The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure
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The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure

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Sometimes the slow road is the way to go. Hit the road from Quito to Rio with other young travellers and experience pretty much everything you can imagine in between. Hike the Inca Trail and discover the thriving Inca culture, cross the Salt Flats of Bolivia, dance the tango in Buenos Aires, and hit the beach in Brazil. This trip offers up lively cities, stunning scenery, and tons of adventure. 65 days, seven countries, three nights in the Amazon, and one adventure you’ll remember forever.

  • Service Level Basic
  • Travel Style 18-to-Thirtysomethings
  • Physical Grading 4 - Demanding
  • Group Size Small Group
Mingle with the locals of a small community in the Amazon, Go sandboarding at the dunes in Huacachina, spot condors at Colca Canyon, conquer the Inca Trail on the way to Machu Picchu, experience traditional life on Lake Titicaca, cross the the world's largest salt flat on a 4x4 excursion, Experience rural life at a working ranch in Uruguay, stand in awe at Iguassu Falls, Explore bustling Rio de Janeiro on your own time, See a tango show or take part in Buenos Aires' bustling nightlife.
Brief Itinerary
Accommodation Simple hotels (38 nts, twin-share), hostels (9 nts, multi-share), jungle homestay (2 nts), Travel There Co-supported community lodge (1 nt), overnight buses (6 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt), Travel There Co-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share), estancia/ranch (2 nts, multi-share).

Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Latin America (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.

Multi-share Accommodation: Multi-share same-sex accommodation is used on this tour, as such, if you are travelling with someone of a different gender you will not be in the same room. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.

Whats included in this tour

Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha
Your G for Good Moment: Favela Experience, Rio de Janeiro
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena
Your Discover Moment: Baños
Your Discover Moment: Lima
Your Foodie Moment: Huacachina Winery Visit, Huacachina
Your Discover Moment: Cusco
Your Foodie Moment: Sacred Valley Brewery, Ollantaytambo
Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
Your Discover Moment: Sucre
Your Discover Moment: Salta
Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires
Your Discover Moment: Paraty
Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
Your Discover Moment: Rio de Janeiro. Amazon Jungle excursion to a local community. Beach time in Mancora. Sunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina). Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca). Colca Canyon excursion. Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Inca Trail hike with a local guide and cook (4 days). Lake Titicaca excursion. Salar de Uyuni excursion. Entrance and visit to the Argentine side of the Iguassu Falls. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meals Included

41 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners

Group Leader

Chief Experience Officer (CEO), specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, local guides.

Group Leader Description

All Travel There Co group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a Travel There Co representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Transport Local bus, boat, truck, motorized canoe, train, hiking, plane, 4x4 truck.

Solo Travellers

We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure

Days:Quito toRio de Janeiro

What's Included

Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha
Your G for Good Moment: Favela Experience, Rio de Janeiro
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena
Your Discover Moment: Baños
Your Discover Moment: Lima
Your Foodie Moment: Huacachina Winery Visit, Huacachina
Your Discover Moment: Cusco
Your Foodie Moment: Sacred Valley Brewery, Ollantaytambo
Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
Your Discover Moment: Sucre
Your Discover Moment: Salta
Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires
Your Discover Moment: Paraty
Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
Your Discover Moment: Rio de Janeiro. Amazon Jungle excursion to a local community. Beach time in Mancora. Sunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina). Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca). Colca Canyon excursion. Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Inca Trail hike with a local guide and cook (4 days). Lake Titicaca excursion. Salar de Uyuni excursion. Entrance and visit to the Argentine side of the Iguassu Falls. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary

Day1Quito

Arrive at any time. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers over a few drinks at a downtown bar. Say cheers with a local craft beer and get excited for the adventure of a lifetime.

Spend the first day of your trip wandering Ecuador’s capital city. Meet the group in the evening at the hotel.

Meet Your CEO and Group
1h

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Optional Activities - Day1
Teleférico
Quito
8.00USD per person

Enjoy spectacular views of Quito from this sky tram up Volcán Pichincha. Choose to go for a hike at the top, or just come along for the ride.

Optional Activities - Day1
Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day Trip
Cotopaxi -Alausí
70.00USD per person

Enjoy a spectacular 2 hour drive to Cotopaxi Volcano National Park to see the highest active volcano in the world (5,897m/ 19,347 ft). Visit a museum in the park and hike around a lagoon at the bottom of the volcano to learn about the flora and fauna found at this altitude. Continue by car up the volcano to the parking lot, at over 4,500m/14,763 ft. Walk for an hour and a half to the refuge and after a short break, continue to the glacier (if the weather holds out). Return to Quito in the afternoon. **Park entrance fee is not included and is split among the number of travellers in the group**

Optional Activities - Day1
Quito City Tour and Equator
Quito
50.00USD per person

Connect With New Friends

Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

ACCOMMODATION
Guesthouse

Casa CarpeDM (or similar)

 

Day2Quito/Tena

Travel overland to the jungle city of Tena, located on the edge of the Amazon. Hop into the back of a pickup truck and head to the local community of Pimpilala where you will stay in rustic wooden huts. Enjoy the hospitality of a Quichua family and experience life in the jungle first-hand.

Local Bus
Quito -Tena

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Amazon Jungle Experience
Tena

Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family in their small village near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life. Take part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH|DINNER

 

Day3Tena

Venture out on nature walks and become immersed in the jungle around you. Learn about uses of traditional plants, and the cultural beliefs and local traditions in the Amazon jungle. You can also choose to go whitewater rafting, or take a tour of an animal rescue and rehabilitation centre.

Amazon Jungle Experience
Tena

Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family in their small village near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life. Take part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.

Optional Activities - Day3
AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre Visit
2h-4h
Tena
25.00USD per person

If opting to do this activity on your own, price includes canoe.

Optional Activities - Day3
Guided Waterfall Walk
Tena

While not overly difficult, this activity does require a moderate level of fitness.

Optional Activities - Day3
Whitewater Rafting
Tena
65.00USD per person

Hit the rapids in the Amazon, and enjoy the thrill of a lifetime! Enjoy amazing scenery as you paddle past rainforests on this wild ride.

ACCOMMODATION
Homestay

Cabanas Pimpilala (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH|DINNER

 

Day4Tena

Wake up and cycle to the nearby community of Shandia and discover the beauty of the Amazon with a member of the community as your guide. Learn about traditional uses of cacao by watching a chocolate-making demonstration, eat meals made of fresh local ingredients, and stay at the G Adventures-supported community lodge.

Shandia Biking & Community Experience
4h-5h
Shandia

Cycle to the Indigenous Shandia community, a rural village surrounded by rivers and lush Amazonian landscapes. With the support of G Adventures and Planeterra, the community has developed new culturally immersive experiences led by the village’s youth. Spend an hour and 45 minutes cycling from Pimpilala village to Shandia stopping along the way to take in the beauty of the Amazon. These cultural tours are seen by the community as a way to rescue their Indigenous culture and provide opportunities for the future. This provides an economic opportunity for youth who traditionally would have left the community to find work. Leave Shandia community knowing your visit is creating opportunities for a new generation in the community and contributing to the preservation of their culture.

Shandia Community Lodge
Shandia

Stay overnight at the Shandia Indigenous lodge located in the Ecuadorian Amazon. With the support of G Adventures and Planeterra, the community has developed new culturally immersive tours led by the village’s youth. The community lodge is seen by the community as a way to rescue their Indigenous culture and provide opportunities for the future. Watch a chocolate making demonstration and learn about their cultivation of cacao and their traditional agriculture practices. Meals of local ingredients grown in the village are prepared by women who were provided with culinary training through the project. Leave Shandia community knowing your visit is creating opportunities for a whole new generation of people in this community to improve their lives, and the lives of their children and grandchildren.

ACCOMMODATION
Homestay

Shandia Lodge (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH|DINNER

 

Day5Tena/Baños

Travel to Baños and get your adrenaline pumping. Try out horseback riding, canyoning, hiking, mountain biking, or rafting in the surrounding mountains.

Optional Activities - Day5
Horseback Riding
4h
Baños
25.00USD per person

Hop in the saddle and explore Baños’ beautiful countryside by horseback. Check out the unique vegetation in the region, and, perhaps, trot over to Tungurahua Volcano for amazing views.

Optional Activities - Day5
Mountain Biking
4h
Baños
10.00USD per person

Hop on your bike and explore the amazing scenery surrounding Baños. Pass by mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and changing vegetation – depending on what path you take. Enjoy the cool wind on downhill stretches, but be sure to bring sunblock; the sun can be strong.

Optional Activities - Day5
Hot Springs
Baños
20.00USD per person

Soak weary muscles in the thermal baths that Baños is famous for. Head to hot springs at the base of Tungurahua Volcano, which means “little hell” in Quichua, or try some of the baths fed by the melt waters of Tungurahua's glaciated flanks. Rise before the sun for an early soak – watching the sun peak over the mountains while relaxing in the warm waters is definitely worth the early start.

Pickup Truck
Tena

Hop into the back and ride along to the next destination.

Local Bus
Tena -Baños

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Free Time
Baños
afternoon

Get out and explore Baños and its beautiful surroundings. (or similar)

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel La Floresta (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day6Baños

The day is yours to explore what Baños has to offer. Check out the swing at the end of the world or relax in nearby hot springs.

Opt to pre-book the "Baños Canyoning Adventure" or "Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
Free Time
Baños
full_day

Get out there and get exploring. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day6
Hiking
3h
Baños
FREE

Head to the mountains for some amazing treks; Baños provides the perfect natural setting for outdoor adventure.

Optional Activities - Day6
Mountain Biking
4h
Baños
10.00USD per person

Hop on your bike and explore the amazing scenery surrounding Baños. Pass by mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and changing vegetation – depending on what path you take. Enjoy the cool wind on downhill stretches, but be sure to bring sunblock; the sun can be strong.

Optional Activities - Day6
Whitewater Rafting
5h
Baños
70.00USD per person

Hit the rapids in the adrenaline capital of Ecuador. Choose a river that suits your experience level; there a number with varying ranges of difficulty. Enjoy amazing Andean scenery and a fun-filled ride!

Optional Activities - Day6
Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle
Baños

Optional Activities - Day6
Horseback Riding
4h
Baños
25.00USD per person

Hop in the saddle and explore Baños’ beautiful countryside by horseback. Check out the unique vegetation in the region, and, perhaps, trot over to Tungurahua Volcano for amazing views.

Optional Activities - Day6
Baños Canyoning Adventure
Baños

Jump, slide, rappel, swim and float your way down the Rio Blanco on this canyoning adventure. Make your way down stream and enjoy the stunning scenery as you head into the heart of Llanganates National Park.

Optional Activities - Day6
Hot Springs
Baños
20.00USD per person

Soak weary muscles in the thermal baths that Baños is famous for. Head to hot springs at the base of Tungurahua Volcano, which means “little hell” in Quichua, or try some of the baths fed by the melt waters of Tungurahua's glaciated flanks. Rise before the sun for an early soak – watching the sun peak over the mountains while relaxing in the warm waters is definitely worth the early start.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel La Floresta (or similar)

 

Day7Baños/Cuenca

Soak up the scenic views en route to the town of Cuenca, Ecuador's third largest town. Explore art galleries, museums, and admire its colonial architecture. Visit national parks, take walks in the breathtaking countryside, or check out the country's only Inca ruin site.

Local Bus
Baños -Riobamba

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Local Bus
Riobamba -Cuenca

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel La Casona (or similar)

 

Day8Cuenca

Choose your own adventure today. Wander through charming cobbled streets to discover the sights and sounds of Cuenca. From colourful homes with red-tiled roofs, to flower markets and picturesque plazas, the photo ops are endless in this town. (Prepare to have your camera roll filled with Cuenca!) Later, catch some z's on an overnight bus to Mancora.

Free Time
Cuenca
full_day

Enjoy free time to explore colonial Cuenca and its surroundings. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day8
Cajas National Park Visit
3h-6h
Cajas National Park
50.00USD per person

Head out for an excursion from Cuenca with a visit to Cajas National Park. Tour this natural outdoor playground that combines stunning scenery and wildlife with excellent areas for hiking. The terrain is quite stark, mostly above 4,000m (13,120 ft) in the páramo (grassy highlands), with many clear lakes. Try some of the variety of treks in the park’s vast 28,000 ha, and keep an eye out for oncillas, wild llamas, pumas, and a wide variety of birds, including toucans!

Optional Activities - Day8
Day Trip to Ingapirca Ruins
Cuenca
50.00USD per person

Visit the ruins of Ingapirca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is approximately an hour and a half drive north of Cuenca, through some of Ecuador's most beautiful countryside. Although it is a major Inca site, not a lot is known about its history.

Optional Activities - Day8
Gualaceo and Chordeleg Day Trip
Cuenca
55.00USD per person

Explore the countryside near Cuenca, visit nearby towns well-known for handicrafts, weaving, and textiles. Learn about the weaving process and pick up a shawl, guitar, or straw hat directly from the people who make them.

Optional Activities - Day8
Cuenca Mud Baths & Hot Springs
Cuenca
30.00USD per person

Slather volcanic muds on your face and body and relax in the natural hot springs.

Overnight Bus
Cuenca -Máncora

Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.

Border Crossing (Ecuador - Peru)
Huaquillas -Aguas Verdes

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Las Olas Day Room (or similar)

 

Day9Máncora

Wake up in the seaside town of Mancora, a village populated by fishermen and surfers. Chill out and breathe in the salty air.

Free Time
Máncora
full_day

Chill out in this Peruvian fishing village, head to the beach or give surfing a try. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day9
Surfing
Máncora

Jump up on a board and catch a wave!

Optional Activities - Day9
Horseback Riding
Máncora

Ride on a beautiful horse and get a new perspective on this area.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Las Olas (or similar)

 

Day10Máncora

A lazy beach day is just what the doctor ordered. Unless you want to go horseback riding, or take a surf lesson. Totally up to you as you enjoy a free day in Mancora.

Free Time
Máncora
full_day

Enjoy a free day to relax or get active. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day10
Surfing
Máncora

Jump up on a board and catch a wave!

Optional Activities - Day10
Horseback Riding
Máncora

Ride on a beautiful horse and get a new perspective on this area.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Las Olas (or similar)

 

Day11Máncora/Trujillo

Didn't get to do everything you wanted yesterday? No worries – more time in Mancora today. Later, relax and get some sleep on an overnight bus to Trujillo.

Free Time
Máncora
full_day

Get out and enjoy this beachside town. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day11
Horseback Riding
Máncora

Ride on a beautiful horse and get a new perspective on this area.

Optional Activities - Day11
Surfing
Máncora

Jump up on a board and catch a wave!

Overnight Bus
Máncora -Trujillo

Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.

 

Day12Trujillo

Bienvenidos a Trujillo! You can visit the impressive Chan Chan sandstone archaeological site today, snap a photo at the yellow colonial church, or head to Huanchaco for some more beach time.

Free Time
Trujillo

Get out and explore the city! (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day12
Chan Chan Ruins Visit
Trujillo

Hop in a taxi and travel to the ruins of Chan Chan, the capital of Peru's largest pre-Inca empire, located 5km (3.1 mi) away from the city of Trujillo. Abandoned in the 1470s after the Inca army overran the city, it is now approximately 5,000 acres of eroded adobe.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel El Frayle (or similar)

 

Day13Trujillo/Lima

Enjoy another full day in Trujillo before boarding a night bus to Lima.

Free Time
Trujillo

Do as much or as little as you'd like before an overnight bus in the evening. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day13
Chan Chan Ruins Visit
Trujillo

Hop in a taxi and travel to the ruins of Chan Chan, the capital of Peru's largest pre-Inca empire, located 5km (3.1 mi) away from the city of Trujillo. Abandoned in the 1470s after the Inca army overran the city, it is now approximately 5,000 acres of eroded adobe.

Overnight Bus
Trujillo -Lima

Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.

 

Day14Lima

Barranco Neighbourhood Visit
Lima

Dubbed Lima's coolest neighbourhood, once full of summer homes for Lima's elite now an area full with art boutiques, trendy bars, converted mansions, and cool vibes.

Optional Activities - Day14
Magic Circuit of Water and Tapas Night
5h
Lima
68.00USD per person

Experience nightlife in downtown Lima with the spectacular "Magic Water Circuit" (Circuito Mágico del Agua) show complete with lights, music and dozens of fountains. Enjoy some tapas and take in the sights with a pisco sour in hand. The perfect night out!

Optional Activities - Day14
Pachacamac and Paso Horse Show
5h
Pachacamac
98.00USD per person

Dive into Peruvian history and explore a famous temple built in honor of Pachacamac or the "Earth Maker", a powerful figure considered amongst gods and worshiped during the Pre Incan era. After you've got your history fix, head out to enjoy a local lunch and Peruvian dancing. After lunch continue on to see the Peruvian Paso Horse and learn more about this majestic beauty.

Optional Activities - Day14
Lima City Tour
4h
Lima
65.00USD per person

Discover Lima’s cultural and culinary highlights on this half-day guided tour. Visit the San Francisco Church and its impressive catacombs, walk around Plaza de Armas, and get to know some of Lima's lovely neighbourhoods. Stop to enjoy some authentic Peruvian tapas and be introduced to pisco sours during a demonstration and tasting before heading back to your hotel.

Free Time
Lima
full_day

Get out and enjoy a first taste of Lima, the capital of Peru. (or similar)

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Gemina (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day15Lima

Enjoy the day exploring the city. Opt to pre-book the Lima Cooking Class and learn how to cook some classic Peruvian dishes using ingredients from the local market.

If you booked the Lima Cooking Class it does not include extra time in Lima and we highly recommend booking pre-trip accommodation. You will be picked up from your hotel at approx 10:00 (10:30 from Aug-Dec) and taken to a local market and restaurant to prepare and enjoy a traditional Peruvian meal. You will return back to your hotel around 13:00.
Free Time
Lima

Get out and get exploring! (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day15
Lima City Tour
4h
Lima
65.00USD per person

Discover Lima’s cultural and culinary highlights on this half-day guided tour. Visit the San Francisco Church and its impressive catacombs, walk around Plaza de Armas, and get to know some of Lima's lovely neighbourhoods. Stop to enjoy some authentic Peruvian tapas and be introduced to pisco sours during a demonstration and tasting before heading back to your hotel.

Optional Activities - Day15
Magic Circuit of Water and Tapas Night
5h
Lima
68.00USD per person

Experience nightlife in downtown Lima with the spectacular "Magic Water Circuit" (Circuito Mágico del Agua) show complete with lights, music and dozens of fountains. Enjoy some tapas and take in the sights with a pisco sour in hand. The perfect night out!

Optional Activities - Day15
Pachacamac and Paso Horse Show
5h
Pachacamac
98.00USD per person

Dive into Peruvian history and explore a famous temple built in honor of Pachacamac or the "Earth Maker", a powerful figure considered amongst gods and worshiped during the Pre Incan era. After you've got your history fix, head out to enjoy a local lunch and Peruvian dancing. After lunch continue on to see the Peruvian Paso Horse and learn more about this majestic beauty.

Optional Activities - Day15
Lima Cooking Class (4hrs)
Lima
79.00USD per person

Get a taste of Peruvian cuisine, visit local markets, sample exotic fruit, select fresh ingredients, and try your hand at preparing unique Peruvian dishes influenced by China, Italy, West Africa, and Japan.

Optional Activities - Day15
Lima Biking Culinary Tour - Bike & Bite
Lima
75.00USD per person

Optional Activities - Day15
Barranco Bohemian Neighbourhood Tour
Lima
45.00USD per person

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Gemina (or similar)

 

Day16Lima/Huacachina

Travel along Peru's breathtaking coast to the oasis of Huacachina where you can sandboard on the desert dunes while watching the sun go down.

Local Bus
Lima -Huacachina

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Sunset Sandboarding & Dune Buggies
Huacachina

Get your adrenaline pumping in a dune buggy on the desert dunes, ride the ups and downs in these desert mountains. Strap on a board and try out sandboarding, just like it sounds like snowboarding, but on sand. Enjoy the softer landings and the warmer temps. After, head back to the oasis of Huacachina through the stunning dunes and watch the sunset in the distance.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Hotel Curasi (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day17Huacachina/Nazca

Wake up and make the most of your time in Huacachina before your adventure continues on to Nazca. There is time in the morning for an optional excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to a lively colony of sea lions, pelicans, and other varieties of birds. Later, catch a bus to Nazca. Stop along the way at a Pisco winery and try the country's national drink!

Huacachina Winery Visit
Huacachina

Learn about the wine and pisco production in the area and enjoy a tasting of different varieties, which are all available for purchase.

Private Vehicle
Huacachina -Nazca

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

San Marcelo Hotel (or similar)


Meals included:DINNER

 

Day18Nazca/Arequipa

Choose to soar over the iconic Nazca Lines today with a pre-bookable flight, or take a tour of the Nazca Desert Cemetery and Potter's Studio. Tonight, catch some z's on an overnight bus to Arequipa.

Free Time
Nazca
full_day

Enjoy some free time during the day. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day18
Nazca Desert Cemetery and Potter's Studio Guided Tour
Nazca
80.00PEN per person

See remains of the Nazca culture during an included tour of the ancient Pre-Inca desert cemetery site of Chauchilla. Spot 1500-year-old mummies, bones, and pottery on the desert floor. The entire desert area was also once home to the ancient Paracas and the Nazca cultures, which preceded the Incas by more than half a millennium. Stop for a visit at an artisan’s workshop, where modern masters create Nazca style pottery.

Optional Activities - Day18
Flight over Nazca Lines
Nazca

The duration of the activity depends on how many are taking the flight. One to four passengers takes from 1 to 1.5 hrs. including transportation from the hotel to the airport. As the number of passengers increases, so does the time of the activity as there is limited space on the plane. Total airtime of the flight is 45 mins. It is strongly recommended to book this activity at least one day in advance.

Overnight Bus
Nazca -Arequipa

Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.

 

Day19Arequipa

Welcome to Arequipa! Take the day to explore what is known as the 'white city.' If you're into history and architecture, visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, where you'll get a unique glimpse into a bygone way of life. For spicy food lovers, visiting one of the 'picanterías' is a must. Satisfy your craving with a variety of local regional foods: alpaca, shrimp, pork, lots of soups, and spicy sauces.

Free Time
Arequipa
full_day

Make the most of your time here. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day19
Juanita Museum
Arequipa
60.00PEN per person

Visit the Museo Santuarios Andinos, also known as the Juanita Museum for the well-preserved mummy of a young Incan girl sacrificed to the Incan Gods in the 1500s. Juanita remained preserved on the top of Mt Ambato until quite recently, she was discovered in the mid-90s and was briefly displayed in the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Optional Activities - Day19
Arequipa City Tour
Arequipa

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Hotel Arequipa Inn (or similar)

 

Day20Arequipa/Colca Canyon

Enjoy a full-day tour of the spectacular Colca Valley and venture to the impressive Colca Canyon — one of the deepest canyons in the world — on an overnight excursion. With a little luck, you'll spot some unusual Andean animals such as vicuñas, and alpacas. Give your body some much needed relaxation by taking an optional dip in the the hot springs.

Optional Activities - Day20
Hot Springs
Chivay
15.00PEN per person

Soak your weary bones in steaming hot water pouring from the earth and relax.

Private Vehicle
Arequipa -Colca Canyon

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Colca Canyon Guided Tour
2h-3h
Colca Canyon

Spot condors on this guided tour, and keep your eyes peeled for other unusual animals. Look for three different species of camelids: alpaca, llama, and vicuña, which are all typical of Peru.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Casa de Lucila (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day21Colca Canyon/Arequipa

Get an early start to be on the look out for condors. Travel from Chivay town to a condor viewpoint to get a glimpse of these magnificent birds in the air. On the way back, stop in local villages, and see old terraces. Later, head out for a drink in the Calle Zela area – restaurant, bar, or club, there's something for everyone!

Colca Canyon Guided Tour
Colca Canyon

Spot condors on this guided tour, and keep your eyes peeled for other unusual animals. Look for three different species of camelids: alpaca, llama, and vicuña, which are all typical of Peru.

Private Vehicle
Colca Canyon -Arequipa

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Hotel Arequipa Inn (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day22Arequipa/Cusco

Explore Arequipa – take a city tour if you want or check out a monastery or museum. Later, sit back and relax on an overnight bus to Cusco.

Free Time
Arequipa
full_day

Get out and explore more of this beautiful colonial city. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day22
Santa Catalina Monastery Visit
Arequipa
60.00PEN per person

Optional Activities - Day22
Juanita Museum
Arequipa
60.00PEN per person

Visit the Museo Santuarios Andinos, also known as the Juanita Museum for the well-preserved mummy of a young Incan girl sacrificed to the Incan Gods in the 1500s. Juanita remained preserved on the top of Mt Ambato until quite recently, she was discovered in the mid-90s and was briefly displayed in the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Optional Activities - Day22
Arequipa City and Area Panoramic Bus Tour
Arequipa
20.00USD per person

Get to know "the White City" and the surrounding area on a panoramic bus tour. Stop at picturesque viewpoints to capture the surrounding volcanoes, marvel at the white volcanic sillar rock architecture, and fall in love with Arequipa's cityscapes.

Overnight Bus
Arequipa -Cusco

Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day23Cusco

Explore the city on your own today or choose from a variety of activities that will help you discover the magic of Cusco. You can go horseback riding or whitewater rafting, or choose to take a half-day tour of the city. Or, pre-book the Cusco cooking class if you want to learn to prepare local specialties!

Please note: if you pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class you will be picked up from your hotel at approx 12:30 and taken to a local market and restaurant to prepare and enjoy a traditional Peruvian meal. Return back to your hotel around 16:00.
Free Time
Cusco
full_day

Make the most of your time in Cusco. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day23
La Merced Visit
Cusco

Enjoy a visit to this historic church and convent, first built in 1536 and rebuilt in 1675 (it was destroyed in the 1650 earthquake). Take in the wonderful architecture here, including Baroque Renaissance cloisters and beautiful wood carvings. There's also an ornate monstrance on display; made of gold and covered with gemstones, it's a must see.

Optional Activities - Day23
Cusco City Tour
Cusco
45.00PEN per person

Tour runs from 2:00PM. All of it is done by car, with walks around the visited ruins. Clothing depends on the weather, sunblock and a hat are recommended.

Optional Activities - Day23
Inka Museum
Cusco
10.00PEN per person

Get ready to explore the artifacts from the Inca Empire, including mummies, jewelry, skulls, and ceramics at this museum of archaeology.

Optional Activities - Day23
Cusco Tourist Ticket
Cusco
130.00PEN per person

This ticket allows admission at 16 sights of the city of Cusco including many popular museums and cathedrals, the ticket also provides entrance to Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, and sights in the South Valley of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Optional Activities - Day23
**Whitewater Rafting Urubamba
9h
Urubamba
165.00PEN per person

Rise for an early morning pick up and drive to Chuquicahuana for a safety briefing. Enjoy a full day of rafting on the Upper Vilcanota River (about 2.5 hrs on the water). Be thrilled by fast rapids that are a constant Class III and IV for around 11km (9 mi), and don’t forget to take in the gorgeous scenery. Rehash all the excitement afterward over a riverside picnic lunch.

Optional Activities - Day23
Cusco Cooking Class
Cusco -Cuzco

Channel your inner chef with a Peruvian cooking class. Take a trip to the market with your teacher and learn about regional flavours as you pick out the freshest ingredients. Head back to the kitchen for a hands-on lesson and learn to prepare local Peruvian specialties.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Milhouse Hostel Cusco (or similar)

 

Day24Cusco

Today is another free day to explore all that Cusco has to offer. Go horseback riding, mountain biking, or whitewater rafting. Too wiped out from the trek? Take it easy with a visit to the Inka Museum.

Opt to visit and hike the famed Rainbow Mountain, pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Please note: if you pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class you will be picked up from your hotel at approx 12:30 and taken to a local market and restaurant to prepare and enjoy a traditional Peruvian meal. Return back to your hotel around 16:00.
Free Time
Cusco

Make the most of your time in Cusco. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day24
Inka Museum
Cusco
10.00PEN per person

Get ready to explore the artifacts from the Inca Empire, including mummies, jewelry, skulls, and ceramics at this museum of archaeology.

Optional Activities - Day24
Cusco City Tour
Cusco
45.00PEN per person

Tour runs from 2:00PM. All of it is done by car, with walks around the visited ruins. Clothing depends on the weather, sunblock and a hat are recommended.

Optional Activities - Day24
Cusco Tourist Ticket
Cusco
130.00PEN per person

This ticket allows admission at 16 sights of the city of Cusco including many popular museums and cathedrals, the ticket also provides entrance to Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, and sights in the South Valley of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Optional Activities - Day24
Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip
Cusco

Activity duration: From 6am to 5 pm - 11 hours Hike duration : 2hours to reach the highest point & another 2 to go back. - 14KM/7 each way.

Optional Activities - Day24
Cusco Cooking Class
Cusco -Cuzco

Channel your inner chef with a Peruvian cooking class. Take a trip to the market with your teacher and learn about regional flavours as you pick out the freshest ingredients. Head back to the kitchen for a hands-on lesson and learn to prepare local Peruvian specialties.

Optional Activities - Day24
**Whitewater Rafting Urubamba
9h
Urubamba
165.00PEN per person

Rise for an early morning pick up and drive to Chuquicahuana for a safety briefing. Enjoy a full day of rafting on the Upper Vilcanota River (about 2.5 hrs on the water). Be thrilled by fast rapids that are a constant Class III and IV for around 11km (9 mi), and don’t forget to take in the gorgeous scenery. Rehash all the excitement afterward over a riverside picnic lunch.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Milhouse Hostel Cusco (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day25Cusco/Ollantaytambo

Head into the Sacred Valley today to visit the G-Adventures supported women's weaving co-op in the Ccaccaccollo community. Learn about weaving, and meet the adorable resident llamas. If you see a knitted item you like, buy it — a perfect keepsake from your journey. Stop and sample some craft beer at a brewery on your way to Ollantaytambo.

Private Vehicle
Cusco -Ollantaytambo

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit
Ccaccaccollo

Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers' donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management.

Sacred Valley Brewery
Ollantaytambo

Delight your tastebuds and sample high-quality beer with the breathtaking Sacred Valley as a backdrop. This craft brewery uses local ingredients to make award-winning brews and gives back to the surrounding communities. What's not to like?

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Las Orquideas Ollantaytambo (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day26Inca Trail

Depart Ollantaytambo by van to km 82 where your trek begins. Hike through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons. You'll see several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.

A crew of local porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority of the gear so you’ll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.
Private Vehicle
Ollantaytambo -Inca Trail

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Inca Trail Hike
5h-6h
Inca Trail KM 82 -Wayllabamba Camp

Get your blood pumping on this first day of hiking the Inca trail. The trekking is fairly easy and serves as good training for the next few days. Pass rambling rivers and a small village, and enjoy scenic mountain views; it’s just a taste of what’s to come.

Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products

Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products, for use on our treks. This G Adventures for Good project empowered local Cusqueña women to start their own business in order to reduce the environmental impact of treks in the region. Planeterra provided $10,000 of seed funding for two young entrepreneurs to register their biodegradable products in order to sell them to the tourism industry. "Esencia Andina" is now a successful business that produces biodegradable soaps, detergents, and natural products for travellers, guides, porters, and cooks on our treks.


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH|DINNER

 

Day27Inca Trail

Get an early start today to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, known as Dead Woman's Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with some much needed R&R.

Inca Trail Hike
6h-7h
Wayllabamba Camp -Paqaymayo Camp

Trek over progressively spectacular and steeper terrain on your way to Warmiwañusca (aka Dead Woman’s Pass), the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769ft). Be prepared to face strong Andean weather (blazing sun or cold winds) around the pass. Take the hike slow, and drink lots of water along the way – amazing views are waiting as a reward. Enjoy some ample time to rest and relax after reaching the camp; most campers arrive around early afternoon.


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH|DINNER

 

Day28Inca Trail

Cross two more passes and ruins along the way. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, you can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through cloud forest on the gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley. At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the "town above the clouds." Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins (""forever young"") located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).

Inca Trail Hike
9h
Paqaymayo Camp -Wiñaywayna

Cross two passes and more ruins along the Inca Trail on the last full day of hiking. Traverse Runquraway at 3,950m (13,113 ft), and then reach the second pass at 3,700m (12,136 ft). Spot the gorgeous Cordillera Vilcabamba and the Urubamba Valley in the distance on a clear day. Camp at either the Phuyupatamarca ruins or the Wiñay Wayna ruins.


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH|DINNER

 

Day29Machu Picchu/Cusco

The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Wake up around 03:30 and walk to the checkpoint. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the site. Catch the bus to Aguas Calientes before your train back to Cusco in the afternoon. Tonight, dance the night away at a popular night club.

Inca Trail Hike
2h-3h
Wiñaywayna -Machu Picchu

Wake around 03:30 to reach the Sun Gate as early as possible. Head to the checkpoint and join the lineup to wait for the gate to open. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu (fingers crossed for a clear day). Hike down to Machu Picchu (about 45 mins) for a 1.5 hr guided tour of the site, and free time to explore. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge (a 15-min walk one way) for no additional charge, if time allows. Catch the bus outside the Machu Picchu gate after your visit for a 25-min downhill ride to Aguas Calientes. Eat and relax before the train ride back to Cusco this evening.

Machu Picchu Guided Tour
2h-2h
Machu Picchu

Rise and shine – the best time to see the Lost City of the Incas is in the early morning light. Follow the local guide to Machu Picchu to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Gain local insight into the Inti Mach’ay cave, Inti Watana, the Temple of the Water, the Temple of the Condor, and the Room of the Three Windows. Take time to sit and feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (in a worldwide Internet poll).

Train
Aguas Calientes -Ollantaytambo

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Private Vehicle
Ollantaytambo -Cusco

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Big Night Out
Cusco

Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Milhouse Hostel Cusco (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day30Cusco

Today is another free day to explore all that Cusco has to offer. Go horseback riding, mountain biking, or whitewater rafting. Too wiped out from the trek? Take it easy with a visit to the Inka Museum.

Free Time
Cusco
full_day

Get out there and see it all – or just chill out to your heart's content. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day30
**Whitewater Rafting Urubamba
9h
Urubamba
165.00PEN per person

Rise for an early morning pick up and drive to Chuquicahuana for a safety briefing. Enjoy a full day of rafting on the Upper Vilcanota River (about 2.5 hrs on the water). Be thrilled by fast rapids that are a constant Class III and IV for around 11km (9 mi), and don’t forget to take in the gorgeous scenery. Rehash all the excitement afterward over a riverside picnic lunch.

Optional Activities - Day30
Inka Museum
Cusco
10.00PEN per person

Get ready to explore the artifacts from the Inca Empire, including mummies, jewelry, skulls, and ceramics at this museum of archaeology.

Optional Activities - Day30
Cusco City Tour
Cusco
45.00PEN per person

Tour runs from 2:00PM. All of it is done by car, with walks around the visited ruins. Clothing depends on the weather, sunblock and a hat are recommended.

Optional Activities - Day30
Cusco Tourist Ticket
Cusco
130.00PEN per person

This ticket allows admission at 16 sights of the city of Cusco including many popular museums and cathedrals, the ticket also provides entrance to Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, and sights in the South Valley of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Milhouse Hostel Cusco (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day31Cusco/Puno

Sit back, relax, and soak in the impressive views as you travel by bus through the Altiplano on your way to Puno on Lake Titicaca.

Local Bus
Cusco -Puno

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Hostal Helena´s House (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day32Puno/Lake Titicaca

This morning, you will board a boat on Lake Titicaca and head to Taquile Island. Opt to have lunch in a local restaurant and shop in the afternoon at the local weaving cooperatives. Later, cruise to another village for an overnight homestay to live like a local on the shores of the lake. Learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and create unforgettable memories with the family and fellow travellers.

Lake Titicaca Guided Boat Tour Day 1
Lake Titicaca

Board a boat on Lake Titicaca and head to Taquile Island for a delicious Peruvian lunch at a restaurant followed by some shopping at the local weaving cooperatives. (Taquileños are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing, men are taught how to knit around age five and they create the majority of the textiles.) After, enjoy an overnight stay with a host family and a chance to learn about life on the islands.

Lake Titicaca Homestay
Lake Titicaca

Accommodation on the islands may be multi-share.

ACCOMMODATION
Homestay

Amantani Homestay (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST|DINNER

 

Day33Lake Titicaca/Puno

Say goodbye to your homestay family and stop at the Uros Islands on your way back to Puno. If you want, you can check out the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site. Or kayak on Lake Titicaca.

Lake Titicaca Guided Boat Tour Day 2
Lake Titicaca

Spend the morning with the homestay families, then depart after lunch. Visit the floating islands of Uros on the way back, and learn about the unique lifestyle of the locals. Meet residents and learn how they built the islands with totora reeds, which are also used to make their homes, boats, crafts (and are also edible!).

Optional Activities - Day33
Sillustani Burial Towers Entrance
Puno
45.00PEN per person

1/2-day excursion. Can be done in the morning and the afternoon. Done on a pooled service unless booked as a large group. Transport time from Puno to the ruins is 45 minutes (one way). Guided time about 1 hr. No type of experience needed. Take warm clothing and a jacket or a fleece, hat and sunglasses. Sun screen (sun block) very important.

Optional Activities - Day33
Lake Titicaca Kayaking
Lake Titicaca

Take to the waters of the highest navigable body of water in the world, Lake Titicaca, and paddle out to Laquina Island. Get a glimpse into local island life before heading back across the lake to Puno.

Free Time
Puno
afternoon

Make the most of one last afternoon in Puno. (or similar)

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Hostal Helena´s House (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH

 

Day34Puno/La Paz

Today, enjoy a full-day drive around the picturesque lake and through the Altiplano to La Paz. Cross over into Bolivia and catch your breath before a night out in the highest city of the trip. Check out the area of Sopocachi for cool bohemian vibes.

Optional Activities - Day34
Witches' Market Visit
La Paz

Learn more about the pre-Columbian Aymara beliefs at the Witches' Market. You can witness locals buying products such as dried frogs, potions, and talismans for use in rituals and offerings.

Optional Activities - Day34
Valley of the Moon Tour
La Paz
150.00BOB per person

Optional Activities - Day34
La Paz City Tour
La Paz
90.00BOB per person

Explore the city on a guided tour. Check out stunning cathedrals, impressive museums, and lively markets, learning more about the history of this fascinating city. Look for majestic Mt Illimani in the background.

Local Bus
Puno -Yunguyo

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Border Crossing (Peru - Bolivia)
Desaguadero

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Local Bus
Copacabana -La Paz

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Las Brisas (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day35La Paz

If you didn't have time yesterday to do everything you wanted in La Paz — no worries! Today is another day to explore the city as you wish. If you're an adrenaline junkie, make sure to experience the Death Road Biking Adventure.

Opt to pre-book the "Death Road Biking Adventure" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
Optional Activities - Day35
Valley of the Moon Tour
La Paz
150.00BOB per person

Optional Activities - Day35
Witches' Market Visit
La Paz

Learn more about the pre-Columbian Aymara beliefs at the Witches' Market. You can witness locals buying products such as dried frogs, potions, and talismans for use in rituals and offerings.

Optional Activities - Day35
Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos

You may be a seasoned pro at group travel by now, but there will likely be some new travellers joining the group. Sit in on the welcome meeting to meet the newest members of your group and learn about the next leg of your tour.

Optional Activities - Day35
Death Road Biking Adventure
La Paz

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Las Brisas (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day36La Paz/Sucre

Get to know La Paz with a free day to wander through the city's winding streets and vibrant markets before boarding a night bus to Sucre.

Free Time
La Paz
full_day

Get out and explore this high altitude city. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day36
Valley of the Moon Tour
La Paz
150.00BOB per person

Optional Activities - Day36
Witches' Market Visit
La Paz

Learn more about the pre-Columbian Aymara beliefs at the Witches' Market. You can witness locals buying products such as dried frogs, potions, and talismans for use in rituals and offerings.

Optional Activities - Day36
La Paz City Tour
La Paz
90.00BOB per person

Explore the city on a guided tour. Check out stunning cathedrals, impressive museums, and lively markets, learning more about the history of this fascinating city. Look for majestic Mt Illimani in the background.

Optional Activities - Day36
Death Road Biking Adventure
La Paz

Overnight Bus
La Paz -Sucre

Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day37Sucre

Discover the beauty of Sucre, known as Bolivia's "White City" at your own pace with a free day to explore. Set in a valley surrounded by mountains, you can choose to go hiking or mountain biking to admire this city from a different point of view.

Free Time
Sucre

Get out and explore beautiful tranquil Sucre. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day37
Hiking
Sucre

Head out of town, take in some fresh air, and explore this scenic area by foot.

Optional Activities - Day37
Mountain Biking
Sucre

Take a guided mountain biking trip on the outskirts of Sucre and explore more of this beautiful region.

Optional Activities - Day37
Sunday Tarabuco Market
Sucre
40.00BOB per person

On a Sunday morning, the Tarabuco market offers a glimpse into daily Bolivian life and the diversity of its people. Where indigenous groups from the surrounding area gather on Sundays to sell their goods.

Optional Activities - Day37
Sucre Dinosaur Tracks Excursion
Sucre

Get ready to get up close and personal with the prehistoric times: Sucre is home to one of the world's largest collections of dinosaur footprints made some 68 million years ago. Discover more than 5,000 footprints perfectly preserved footprints in the Cal Orck’o cliff just outside the city centre. See the world's longest trail -- 347m (1138 ft) -- left by a baby Tyrannosaurus Rex now affectionately known as 'Johnny Walker'.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Independencia (or similar)

 

Day38Sucre

One day in Sucre isn't enough, so take another free day to explore! Try optional activities such as hiking, mountain biking, a visit to the Textile Cooperative, or get up close and personal with real dinosaur tracks.

Free Time
Sucre
full_day

Get out and explore beautiful tranquil Sucre. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day38
Hiking
Sucre

Head out of town, take in some fresh air, and explore this scenic area by foot.

Optional Activities - Day38
Sucre Dinosaur Tracks Excursion
Sucre

Get ready to get up close and personal with the prehistoric times: Sucre is home to one of the world's largest collections of dinosaur footprints made some 68 million years ago. Discover more than 5,000 footprints perfectly preserved footprints in the Cal Orck’o cliff just outside the city centre. See the world's longest trail -- 347m (1138 ft) -- left by a baby Tyrannosaurus Rex now affectionately known as 'Johnny Walker'.

Optional Activities - Day38
Mountain Biking
Sucre

Take a guided mountain biking trip on the outskirts of Sucre and explore more of this beautiful region.

Optional Activities - Day38
Sunday Tarabuco Market
Sucre
40.00BOB per person

On a Sunday morning, the Tarabuco market offers a glimpse into daily Bolivian life and the diversity of its people. Where indigenous groups from the surrounding area gather on Sundays to sell their goods.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Independencia (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day39Sucre/Potosí

Venture south to Potosí, the highest city of its size in the world.

Staying in the Bolivian highlands, we travel south to the city of Potosí. The highest city of its size in the world, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has had a tumultuous history as a silver mining centre during colonial times.

Local Bus
Sucre -Potosí

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Gran Libertador (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day40Potosí

Wake up, get out, and explore Potosí. Meander the streets, stop at the market and meet some locals!

Free Time
Potosí

Get out there and explore. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day40
Silver Mine Tour
Potosí
150.00BOB per person

Take the opportunity to visit a working silver mine and learn more about the process of extraction and working conditions faced by as much as half of the people who live and mine in Potosí. Bring a bandana and wear protective gear (boots, helmet and headlamp) as you head deep into the bowels of Cerro Rico (Rich Hill).

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Gran Libertador (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day41Potosí/Uyuni

It's off to Uyuni today. Breathe in the beautiful scenery while relaxing in a private vehicle. Take it easy today because your next adventure is right around the corner!

Private Vehicle
Potosí -Uyuni

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Samay Wasi (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day42Uyuni/Salt Flats and Desert Crossing

Embark on a three-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni. Get your camera ready because the endless white of the salt flats creates the perfect backdrop for mindbending photo ops. Take a guided walking tour to the top of the sacred Jukil mountaintop for sweeping valley views and a dinner prepared with local ingredients by local ladies. Settle in to your G Adventures-supported community salt-brick bungalow — complete with salt floors and salt furniture.

Note: During the rainy season, the locations visited may change due to some routes being covered by water. We offer unique accommodation on the Salar de Uyuni. Instead of very basic refuges and homestays most operators use, we have upgraded to simple hotels that are equipped with solar panels to provide electricity and hot water. Rooms are multi-share and each has a private bathroom. Meals are made from local ingredients, most of which are grown on-site.
4x4
Uyuni -Salt Flats

Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.

Salt Flats and Desert Crossing Excursion
Salt Flats

Spend three days in the stunning landscape between the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert in Chile. Enter a world unlike anything else as we drive across the salt flats; the piercing blue sky contrasts against the blinding white of the flat salt beds. Take memorable photos of the unusual landscape complete with mountains and active volcanoes. Visit the coloured lagoon of Laguna Colorada and enjoy the uniqueness of this region.

Jukil Community Experience & Lodge
Santiago de Agencha

Visit the Santiago de Agencha community, located two hours across the salt flats from Uyuni, a rural village surrounded by towering cacti and part of a small desert oasis. The community-owned salt lodge was renovated and expanded through a major project in 2016 funded by G Adventures’ foundation, Planeterra. With many of the village’s younger residences fleeing for economic opportunities, this lodge is seen by the community as a way to rescue their indigenous culture and provide opportunities for the future. Learn about their traditional agricultural practices, including their specialization in quinoa production, and take a guided walk with a community member to the sacred Jukil mountaintop for a beautiful view of the village below and the salt flats beyond. Meals of local ingredients grown in the village are prepared by ladies who were provided culinary training through the project. Leave Jukil Community Lodge knowing your visit is creating opportunities for a whole new generation of people in this community to improve their lives, and the lives of their children and grandchildren.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Jukil Lodge (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST|DINNER

 

Day43Salt Flats and Desert Crossing

Continue crossing the desert today, admiring the scenery while passing red and blue lagoons and intriguing rock formations along the route. Keep an eye out and you might spot wild llamas, alpacas, and even flamingos deep within the desert.

Salt Flats and Desert Crossing Excursion
Salt Flats

Spend three days in the stunning landscape between the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert in Chile. Enter a world unlike anything else as we drive across the salt flats; the piercing blue sky contrasts against the blinding white of the flat salt beds. Take memorable photos of the unusual landscape complete with mountains and active volcanoes. Visit the coloured lagoon of Laguna Colorada and enjoy the uniqueness of this region.

ACCOMMODATION
Lodge

Quetana (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH|DINNER

 

Day44Salt Flats and Desert Crossing /San Pedro de Atacama

Get a head start on your day by rising early to cover more ground on your journey through the unique landscape of the Salar de Uyuni. Soak in the views of unimaginable scenery including volcanoes and salt lakes. Travel to the border then kick back and relax on your descent by bus to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

Optional Activities - Day44
Valley of the Moon Visit
4h
San Pedro de Atacama
15000.00CLP per person

The sunset brings out a variety of colours over this majestic valley that experts say is the area on Earth that most closely resembles moon's surface. Explore the incredible formations created by wind and rain over millennia in this unique location between the Andes mountains and one of the world's driest deserts.

4x4
Salt Flats -Estación Avaroa

Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.

Local Bus
Hito Cajon -San Pedro de Atacama

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Border Crossing (Bolivia - Chile)
Hito Cajon -San Pedro de Atacama

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hostal Puritama (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH

 

Day45San Pedro de Atacama

Today is full of possibilities. Explore San Pedro de Atacama on a mountain bike, cruise down the dunes on a sandboard, or chill out in the hot springs. Or visit the Valley of the Moon, an area on Earth that resembles the moon's surface. (How cool is that?)

Free Time
San Pedro de Atacama

Get out and explore the area. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day45
Sandboarding
4h
San Pedro de Atacama
17000.00CLP per person

Hit the dunes and experience the rush of surfing down.

Optional Activities - Day45
Valley of the Moon Visit
4h
San Pedro de Atacama
15000.00CLP per person

The sunset brings out a variety of colours over this majestic valley that experts say is the area on Earth that most closely resembles moon's surface. Explore the incredible formations created by wind and rain over millennia in this unique location between the Andes mountains and one of the world's driest deserts.

Optional Activities - Day45
Mountain Biking
1h-8h
San Pedro de Atacama
1500.00CLP per person

Work up a sweat while exploring this scenic destination on the seat of a mountain bike.

Optional Activities - Day45
Observatory Tour
San Pedro de Atacama
20000.00CLP per person

Gaze at the impressive desert stars from one of the best places to see them in the world and be guided on a planetary journey with an expert astronomer.

Optional Activities - Day45
San Pedro de Atacama Hot Springs
San Pedro de Atacama
10000.00CLP per person

Relax in large geothermal pools surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and scenery.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hostal Puritama (or similar)

 

Day46San Pedro de Atacama/Salta

Say "Adios!" to Chile because you're heading to Argentina today. Relax on the bus en route to Salta, home to empanadas salteñas—and no visit to the town is complete without trying them! Unwind at the hotel or liven it up with a visit to a Peña Folklore show to dance the night away and sip delicious Argentine red wine.

Optional Activities - Day46
Peña Folklore Show
3h
Salta
400.00ARS per person

Enjoy a combination of local musical, dancing, wine and food at a peñas folklóricas. The performances can take place in restaurants, open-air squares or music halls and are usually very casual. While dancing the chacarera or zamba, any guitarist can jump on stage or start to sing. Dance the night away, try some delicious Argentine red wine and enjoy the great music.

Local Bus
San Pedro de Atacama -Salta

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Border Crossing (Chile - Argentina)
San Pedro de Atacama -Salina de Jama

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

La Candelaria Hotel (or similar)

 

Day47Salta

Tantalize your tastebuds with the local cuisine today as you explore freely. Choose to saddle up and admire the scenery on horseback. Or, if you'd prefer, take a visit to the town of Cafayate to roam vineyards and sample some of the white wine produced at insanely high altitudes.

Free Time
Salta
full_day

Get out and explore scenic Salta and surrounds. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day47
Quebrada de las Conchas
Salta

Wind your way through valleys to the impressive layered red rock walls of the Quebrada de las Conchas, carved into high walls over time by the Las Conchas River. This is a spectacular sight, so be sure to take a few photos.

Optional Activities - Day47
Horseback Riding and BBQ
Salta
4000.00ARS per person

Admire the scenery while your ride slowly carries you across hills and along trails in the countryside.

Optional Activities - Day47
Cafayate Full Day Tour
8h
Salta
1250.00ARS per person

Travel along beautiful valleys and stop by the Quebrada de las Conchas, a beautiful red rock gorge with unique shapes eroded into its walls by wind and water. Continue on to the town of Cafayate, home to several vineyards and wineries that produce the torrontes grape. Be sure to sample some of this white wine that is produced at remarkably high altitudes. Salud!

Optional Activities - Day47
Museum of High Altitude Archeology
2h
Salta
200.00ARS per person

The Museum of High Altitude Archeology offers a peek into Inca culture in the Andes, with a focus on child sacrifices. The mummified remains of one such sacrifice is on display in the museum.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

La Candelaria Hotel (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day48Salta/Buenos Aires

Skip the long bus journey with a quick flight to Buenos Aires. Spend the afternoon exploring the city. Cruise around on a bike with a local or dine on a traditional Argentine meal while experiencing the art of the tango.

Opt to pre-book the "Buenos Aires Tango Experience" on the checkout page ahead of time to include it on your tour.
Optional Activities - Day48
Teatro Colón Tour
Buenos Aires
800.00ARS per person

Explore this stunning opera house on a guided tour and find out why it is voted one of the best acoustic venues in the world.

Optional Activities - Day48
Buenos Aires Bike Tour
Buenos Aires

Optional Activities - Day48
Tango Dinner Show
5h
Buenos Aires

Discover the passion of tango. Watch the pros step and slide around the dance floor while you dine on a traditional Argentine dinner. Get lost in the music, savour the sensuality, and see why this traditional dance continues to ignite the senses of locals and visitors alike.

Optional Activities - Day48
Buenos Aires Guided City Tour
4h
Buenos Aires

Enjoy a guided tour exploring beautiful, vibrant Buenos Aires. Be introduced to historic sites and districts, including Plaza de Mayo where Eva Peron's famed balcony presides over the square. See La Boca and San Telmo's colourful street life, painted houses, and the famed Recoleta Cemetery.

Plane
Salta -Buenos Aires

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Free Time
Buenos Aires
afternoon

Get out and explore beautiful Buenos Aires. (or similar)

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Milhouse Avenue Hostal (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day49Buenos Aires

Discover why this city is known as the "Paris of the Americas." From the hidden patios of trendy Palermo to bohemian vibes in San Telmo, it is impossible not to fall in love with Buenos Aires. Don’t miss out! Today is your last chance to experience a guided tour of the city and to immerse yourself in the passion of the tango.

Get out and explore. Consider visiting the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías. Pre book an optional city bike tour, and get a local's eye view of your surroundings! Wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets.

Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Free Time
Buenos Aires

Get out and explore! (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day49
Buenos Aires Guided City Tour
4h
Buenos Aires

Enjoy a guided tour exploring beautiful, vibrant Buenos Aires. Be introduced to historic sites and districts, including Plaza de Mayo where Eva Peron's famed balcony presides over the square. See La Boca and San Telmo's colourful street life, painted houses, and the famed Recoleta Cemetery.

Optional Activities - Day49
Tango Dinner Show
5h
Buenos Aires

Discover the passion of tango. Watch the pros step and slide around the dance floor while you dine on a traditional Argentine dinner. Get lost in the music, savour the sensuality, and see why this traditional dance continues to ignite the senses of locals and visitors alike.

Optional Activities - Day49
Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos

You may be a seasoned pro at group travel by now, but there will likely be some new travellers joining the group. Sit in on the welcome meeting to meet the newest members of your group and learn about the next leg of your tour.

Optional Activities - Day49
La Boca Neighbourhood Visit
3h
Buenos Aires

Visit La Boca to soak in the vibrancy of the barrio’s brightly coloured buildings and El Caminito (a cobblestone street lined with artist studios that’s often used as an impromptu setting for tango performances). Or, if lucky, catch a match at fabled La Bombonera, the home stadium of the Boca Juniors’ fútbol club (the crowd's excitement is electric!).

Optional Activities - Day49
Teatro Colón Tour
Buenos Aires
800.00ARS per person

Explore this stunning opera house on a guided tour and find out why it is voted one of the best acoustic venues in the world.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Milhouse Avenue Hostal (or similar)

 

Day50Buenos Aires

Discover why this city is known as the "Paris of the Americas." From the hidden patios of trendy Palermo to bohemian vibes in San Telmo, it is impossible not to fall in love with Buenos Aires. Don’t miss out! Today is your last chance to experience a guided tour of the city and to immerse yourself in the passion of the tango.

Opt to pre-book the "Buenos Aires Bike Tour" or "Buenos Aires Tango Experience" activities on the checkout page ahead of time to include these optionals on your tour.
Free Time
Buenos Aires
full_day

Get out and explore Argentina's beautiful capital city. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day50
La Boca Neighbourhood Visit
3h
Buenos Aires

Visit La Boca to soak in the vibrancy of the barrio’s brightly coloured buildings and El Caminito (a cobblestone street lined with artist studios that’s often used as an impromptu setting for tango performances). Or, if lucky, catch a match at fabled La Bombonera, the home stadium of the Boca Juniors’ fútbol club (the crowd's excitement is electric!).

Optional Activities - Day50
Buenos Aires Tango Experience
Buenos Aires

Let professional dancers enchant you with this passionate dance. Once banned for its sensuality, tango is now an icon of Buenos Aires and a must-see when visiting this vibrant city. Enjoy a delicious multi-course meal paired with Argentine wine while taking it all in.

Optional Activities - Day50
Buenos Aires Bike Tour
Buenos Aires

Optional Activities - Day50
Buenos Aires Guided City Tour
4h
Buenos Aires

Enjoy a guided tour exploring beautiful, vibrant Buenos Aires. Be introduced to historic sites and districts, including Plaza de Mayo where Eva Peron's famed balcony presides over the square. See La Boca and San Telmo's colourful street life, painted houses, and the famed Recoleta Cemetery.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Milhouse Avenue Hostal (or similar)

 

Day51Buenos Aires/Colonia

Hop aboard a ferry and cruise across the Río de la Plata to Colonia, Uruguay. Wander through the colourful streets of this quaint seaside retreat on an orientation walk before free time to explore (and relax!) at your own speed.

In high season, accommodation may be multi-share.
Optional Activities - Day51
Golf Cart Rental
1h
Colonia La Concordia
18.00USD per person

Rent golf cart and jostle your way around the Old Town in Colonia.

Ferry
Buenos Aires -Colonia del Sacramento

Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Border Crossing (Argentina - Uruguay)
Buenos Aires -Colonia La Concordia

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Orientation Walk
1h-1h

Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Free Time
Colonia del Sacramento

Get out and explore quaint Colonia. (or similar)

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Esperanza & Artemisa Spa (or similar)

 

Day52Colonia/Montevideo

Your journey continues in the morning as you travel from Colonia to Montevideo. The afternoon is yours for the taking — so explore as you wish! You can wander through the vibrant streets of old town searching for street art or visit an iconic soccer stadium that was host to the first World Cup. Hungry? Bring your appetite to Port Market where you will find an endless bounty of delicious meats. (And fruits and veggies, too.)

Optional Activities - Day52
Cycle the Coast
8h
Montevideo
550.00UYU per person

Rent some wheels and head to the Rambla. This 22km (13.6 m) long avenue runs along the water and is great for cycling, running and enjoying the views. Head east from Punta Carretas to the city’s scenic suburbs. Bring water and snacks, slather on the sunscreen and enjoy the journey.

Optional Activities - Day52
Estadio Centenario Visit
1h
Montevideo
150.00UYU per person

Pull on your jersey and don your cleats to channel your inner football (soccer) player in Montevideo’s Centenario Stadium. Built to host the 1930 FIFA World Cup, and to commemorate the country’s first constitution, it continues to host Uruguay’s national team (who maintain a winning record against visiting European players). A parade of pop stars, including Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, Enrique Iglesias and Luciano Pavarotti have also performed here.

Optional Activities - Day52
Museo del Carnaval
2h
Montevideo
100.00UYU per person

Step inside the Carnival Museum and learn the history behind Montevideo’s 40-day celebration filled with costumes, masks, music and more. Located near the port market, colourful exhibits trace the evolution of this festival from the 18th Century masters who allowed their slaves one day to celebrate their African culture. Candome music – merging African and Uruguayan drum rhythms – is one result.

Optional Activities - Day52
Port Market
3h
Montevideo

Meat. Meat. Meat. Oh, and you’ll also find fruits and vegetables, leather goods, spices and souvenirs. Inaugurated in 1868, the historic Port Market comes alive at mealtimes with the smoky smells of grilled steak, chorizo, pork and chicken. Bring an appetite and savour the sights and tastes of this meeting place in Montevideo. Outside, enjoy the rhythms of the Afro-Uruguayan “candombe” drums and dance along if you dare.

Optional Activities - Day52
Viven Museum (Museo Andes 1972)
Montevideo

Learn more about the fascinating story of the famous plane crash carrying a Uruguayan rugby team and how 16 of the passengers survived for 72 days in extraordinary circumstances.

Optional Activities - Day52
Candombe
Montevideo

Experience the UNESCO recognized, Candombe. Originating originally from slavery in Uruguay, slaves would gather to perform drum and dance performances, practiced largely today as an apology for times past, this unique performance is worth a watch.

Local Bus
Colonia del Sacramento -Montevideo

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Free Time
Montevideo
afternoon

Explore Montevideo, spend the afternoon cruising along the coast on a bike, visiting the iconic soccer stadium, or search for street art in the old town. (or similar)

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Dazzler Hotel Montevideo (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day53Montevideo

Wake up ready to take on another day in Montevideo. Hop on a bike and cruise down the Rambla, soaking up sun and gorgeous views from this coastline avenue. Take a day trip to glamorous Punta del Este to admire the upscale neighbourhoods and gardens. Or if you prefer to relax today, kick back and chill in the park like a local.

Free Time
Montevideo
full_day

Take as much time as you'd like to explore Montevideo. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day53
Cycle the Coast
8h
Montevideo
550.00UYU per person

Rent some wheels and head to the Rambla. This 22km (13.6 m) long avenue runs along the water and is great for cycling, running and enjoying the views. Head east from Punta Carretas to the city’s scenic suburbs. Bring water and snacks, slather on the sunscreen and enjoy the journey.

Optional Activities - Day53
Day Trip to Punta del Este
Punta del Este
1400.00UYU per person

Take a two hour road trip to Punta del Este, South America’s “Monaco”. Visit upscale neighbourhoods to see colourful homes and gorgeous gardens. Head to Playa Brava, watch surfers and take photos of the famous “Fingers” sculpture which shows a giant hand protruding from the sand. Check out Playa Mansa on the calm side of the peninsula, then visit Casa Pueblo, a Mediterranean-styled villa, museum and art gallery designed by local painter/sculptor Carlos Páez Vilaró.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Dazzler Hotel Montevideo (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day54Montevideo/Estancia Stay

Today, let the scenery of picturesque settlements and pastures guide you to Mercedes, your last Uruguayan stop at a local ranch, known in this region as an estancia.

Private Vehicle
Montevidéo -Mercedes

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Full-day Estancia excursion with lunch
San Carlos de Bariloche

Be an Argentinian Gaucho for the day and immerse yourself in the culture of these traditional Patagonia cowboys. Head out on an easy horseback ride through the beautiful scenery of Bariloche and learn about the area's history from a real live Gaucho. Stop along the way to try Mate, the national beverage of Argentina and some alfajores, a delicious dulce de leche cookie sandwich. Finish it all off with a traditional Patagonian barbeque.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Estancia La Sirena (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH|DINNER

 

Day55Estancia Stay

Live like a local today as you experience life on an Uruguayan ranch. Walk through the serene countryside, learn how to make empanadas, and fish in the nearby river. End your estancia stay in the best way possible — with a local barbecue.

Free Time
Mercedes
full_day

Participate in as much or as little as you'd like at the estancia. Dive in and help out or put your feet up. (or similar)

Full-day Estancia excursion with lunch
San Carlos de Bariloche

Be an Argentinian Gaucho for the day and immerse yourself in the culture of these traditional Patagonia cowboys. Head out on an easy horseback ride through the beautiful scenery of Bariloche and learn about the area's history from a real live Gaucho. Stop along the way to try Mate, the national beverage of Argentina and some alfajores, a delicious dulce de leche cookie sandwich. Finish it all off with a traditional Patagonian barbeque.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Estancia La Sirena (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST|LUNCH|DINNER

 

Day56Estancia Stay/Iguassu Falls

Cross the border into Gualeguaychu in Argentina today. Unwind, relax and reflect on your travels as you begin your overnight journey to Iguassu Falls.

Border Crossing (Uruguay - Argentina)
1h
Fray Bentos -Gualeguaychú

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Overnight Bus
Mercedes -Puerto Iguazú

Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day57Iguassu Falls

Welcome to Iguassu Falls where your next adventure awaits. Choose to visit the Brazilian side of the falls and experience unforgettable panoramic views. Reach new heights with the option to take a helicopter ride over the falls, or check out a bird park.

Optional Activities - Day57
Itaipú Dam Visit
3h-4h
Iguaçu Falls
100.00BRL per person

Prepare to be wowed by this impressive feat of engineering. Voted by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the modern Wonders of World, the Itaipú Dam is the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world. Go behind the scenes to see how water from the Paraná River is converted into electricity to power Paraguay and 25% of Brazil.

Optional Activities - Day57
Iguassu Falls Bird Park Visit
Iguaçu Falls
60.00BRL per person

Grab a camera and get up and close and personal with macaws, parrots, parakeets, and 150 other species of birds. Located on the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls, the bird park is on 12 acres of native subtropical forest. Enter a huge aviary to see the birds free from cages and nets. Check out other exhibits to view butterflies, alligators, and snakes (boas and anacondas).

Optional Activities - Day57
Iguassu Falls (Brazil Side) Guided Tour
3h-4h
Iguaçu Falls

Visit the Brazil side of the falls to get a panoramic view of Iguaçu, one of the world's largest and most impressive waterfalls. In total, there are over 275 individual falls spread out over 3km (2 mi). Find the best spot to take jaw-dropping photos of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Private Vehicle
Puerto Iguazú -Iguaçu Falls

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Border Crossing (Argentina - Brazil)
1h-3h
Puerto Iguazú -Iguaçu Falls

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Free Time
Iguaçu Falls
afternoon

Get out and explore the area! (or similar)

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Cassino (or similar)

 

Day58Iguassu Falls

Enjoy a full day excursion to the breathtaking Argentine side of the falls. Don't forget to take pictures as you wander along paths to experience the falls from each exhilarating vantage point. You can also take a boat tour to see the cascading falls from below.

Border Crossing (Brazil - Argentina)
2h-2h
Iguaçu Falls -Puerto Iguazú

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Optional Activities - Day58
Iguassu Falls Visit
1h-2h
Puerto Iguazú
70.00USD per person

Enter the jungle from the “Sendero Yacaratía” and enjoy the panoramic view. Board motorboats that pass through the Lower Canyon of the Iguassu River, and continue onto the falls. After enjoying the view from San Martin Island, sail to “Tres Mosqueteros” to the "Devil's Throat." Sail along the shore before and enjoy the splendour of the San Martin waterfall, a wonderful and unforgettable experience.

Iguassu Falls Visit
Puerto Iguazú

Spend the whole day on the Argentine side of Iguassu, exploring the paths over the falls or experience the UNESCO World Heritage site from a boat tour. Tours utilize trails and catwalks adapted to the landscape of the area, and walking is easy for all ages; guided tours of the complex are available several times a day.

Border Crossing (Argentina - Brazil)
2h-2h
Puerto Iguazú -Iguaçu Falls

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel

Hotel Cassino (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day59Iguaçu Falls/Paraty

Wheels up! Take a quick flight to São Paulo today then head straight to the coast. Take some time to explore the colonial town of Paraty, then hit the beach.

In high season, accommodation in Paraty may be multi-share.
Plane
Iguaçu Falls -São Paulo

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Shared Van
São Paulo -Paraty

Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Geko Hostel (or similar)

 

Day60Paraty

Do as much or as little as you want today. Go swimming, snorkelling, or explore the islands on a boat tour. Or, simply recharge your batteries by immersing yourself in the laidback vibes of Paraty.

Paraty is a quaint colonial town renowned for its architecture—the pace might be slow but there's a lot to choose from. Considered one of the world's most important examples of Portuguese colonial architecture by UNESCO, the historic centre is a well-preserved national historic monument, and today has been closed to vehicles to preserve its laid-back colonial ambiance.

Opt to pre-book the "Paraty Caipirinha Boat Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
Free Time
Paraty
full_day

You made it to the beach! Enjoy it by exploring the area or blissing out by the water. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day60
Paraty Bay Boat Tour
5h
Paraty

Optional Activities - Day60
4x4 Tour
6h-8h
Paraty
100.00BRL per person

Hop in the back of a jeep and hang on for this tropical tour. Enter the Serra da Bocaina National Park, visit waterfalls (great for photos and swimming), and step back in time along the Gold Trail road, constructed by African slaves to transport gold mined inland and transported to Paraty port bound for Portugal.

Optional Activities - Day60
Swimming
Paraty
FREE

Grab your bathing suit and towel, sturdy walking shoes and lots of sunscreen (the sun is intense here) and head to one of the many beaches and fishing villages found in quiet bays near Paraty. Most are accessible by local bus or taxi or boat shuttle.

Optional Activities - Day60
Diving Paraty
Paraty

Brazil is a diver’s paradise. Its waters include a rich variety of fish, mammals, kelp and coral. Spot brilliantly coloured fish accented against the white sand ocean floor. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, sea turtles and nurse sharks. Paraty boasts at least 10 locations recommended for SCUBA diving. Explore the waters off islands with exotic names – Cocos, Meros, Deserta – and add an unforgettable underwater adventure to your list of most memorable moments.

Optional Activities - Day60
Horseback Riding Paraty
3h-6h
Paraty
120.00BRL per person

Throw on some long pants, grab the reins and hop up on a well-trained horse. Trail ride through the Atlantic rainforest in the mountains around Paraty. Cross rivers and follow trails lined with tropical trees. Reach a lookout and see the village and the water below. Stop at a waterfall and jump in! Let the rushing water massage your muscles then hop back on the horses and gallop home.

Optional Activities - Day60
Trindade Day Trip
Trindade
5.00BRL per person

Located about 25km (15.5 mi) away from the town of Paraty is the small beach town of Trindade. Walk along the sandy beach, play in the water and opt to go surfing.

Optional Activities - Day60
Snorkelling
Paraty

Book a special boat trip or simply rent a mask and fins and float in the waters near Paraty. Ask your CEO for the best snorkel sites. Ilha Comprida is known locally as “nature’s aquarium”; the waters are filled with fish. Other spots include Trinidade and Sao Gonçalo. Bring an underwater camera if you’ve got one. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to document the aquatic life teeming in these clear turquoise waters.

Optional Activities - Day60
Cachaça Distillery Visit
6h
Paraty
90.00BRL per person

Tour a cachaça distillery where sugarcane juice is used to create the most popular distilled spirit in Brazil. If it tastes familiar, that's because it's the main ingredient in a Caipirinha, the country’s national cocktail. Often called “Brazilian rum,” cachaça is so popular, it’s produced by 40,000 micro-companies across the country. The blend from Paraty is sweet and salty; taste the sea as you sip this local liquid.

Optional Activities - Day60
Paraty Boat Tour
Paraty
100.00BRL per person

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

Geko Hostel (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day61Paraty/Ilha Grande

Continue up the coast today and hop aboard a ferry to where your island paradise awaits.

In high season, accommodation in Ilha Grande may be multi-share.
Local Bus
Paraty -Angra dos Reis

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Ferry
Angra dos Reis -Ilha Grande

Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Free Time
Ilha Grande
afternoon

You made it to an island paradise! Go explore it. (or similar)

ACCOMMODATION
Guesthouse

Pousada Bugio (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day62Ilha Grande

The day is yours to explore Ilha Grande. Break a sweat hiking remote trails to experience jaw dropping views, or choose to relax on a boat tour through turquoise waters to some of the island's most beautiful beaches to swim and snorkel.

Free Time
Ilha Grande
full_day

You made it to an island paradise! Go explore it. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day62
Lopes Mendes Hike
3h-4h
Ilha Grande

Optional Activities - Day62
Swimming
Ilha Grande
FREE

Dive in and enjoy the beautiful water of this island paradise.

Optional Activities - Day62
Hike to Pico do Papagaio
6h-7h
Ilha Grande
130.00BRL per person

Enjoy a guided hike from Abraão to Pico do Papagaio, soaking in the scenery along the way. It will take roughly 4 hours to hike up and about 2 hr to hike back down. The 360 degree views from the top are well worth the effort.

Optional Activities - Day62
Ilha Grande Boat Excursion
4h-5h
Ilha Grande
120.00BRL per person

From the main village of Vila do Abraão, take a boat tour to some of the best beaches around the island. See tropical fish and cool off in the salt spray of the turquoise waters. Stop to swim and snorkel and pinch yourself for being lucky enough to partake in this tropical piece of paradise. Enjoy the scenery while drinking a caipirinha, Brazil's national drink.

Optional Activities - Day62
Snorkelling Ilha Grande
Ilha Grande

Rent a mask and snorkel, pull on some fins and get set to enter the underwater world of colourful tropical fish, shells and all things seaworthy. November through May is Ilha Grande’s best time to snorkel. Hotspots include the Blue Lagoon, Green Lagoon and Abraãzinho Beach. Luxuriate in the warm salt water, look down and, in some cases, see to a depth of 15m (50 ft).

Optional Activities - Day62
Ilha Grande Diving
Ilha Grande

Explore one of the world’s largest concentrations of underwater shipwrecks, many lost during pirate battles in the 16th-18th centuries in the waters off Ilha Grande. Dive to see the Pinguino cargo ship as well as the remains of a helicopter near Laja do Mataríz. Discover massive underwater caves, swim with schools of tropical fish and admire the colours of corals and reefs, in the warm salt water where visibility varies from 6-20m (20-66 ft).

ACCOMMODATION
Guesthouse

Pousada Bugio (or similar)

 

Day63Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro

Say goodbye to island life and head north along a dramatic coastal road with sweeping views. Round the cliffs at Vidigal to catch a first glimpse of your next destination and one of the most memorable cities in the world — Rio de Janeiro. Take a city tour to experience the sights of Rio, like the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, or take a stroll along Copacabana beach.

Optional Activities - Day63
Rio de Janeiro City Tour
5h-6h
Rio de Janeiro
240.00BRL per person

There’s so much to see and do in this vibrant city pulsing with passion, music and the waves of the sea. Take a city tour and visit some of Rio’s hot spots. Visit the art deco statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain, the colourful Lapa Steps and the Rio Cathedral. Ride a cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain and marvel at the magnificent views of the bay, city and beaches beyond.

Ferry
Ilha Grande -Angra dos Reis

Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Local Van
Angra dos Reis -Rio de Janeiro

Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

CabanaCopa Hostel (or similar)

 

Day64Rio de Janeiro

In the morning, explore the favela with a local resident on a G Adventures-supported tour to watch a drumming demonstration, get a Capoeira lesson, and sample craft beers with a new perspective of the city. Enjoy a free afternoon to discover all that Rio has to offer.

Free Time
Rio de Janeiro
full_day

Spend the day exploring this vibrant city. Take a guided tour, catch a local football game, or relax on one of Rio's world famous beaches. (or similar)

Optional Activities - Day64
Rio Football Game
Rio de Janeiro
150.00BRL per person

If it's a game day, catch a football match (or some call it soccer). Watch the local cheers for their team and join in the celebrations.

Favela Experience
3h-4h
Rio de Janeiro

Explore dynamic communities and support social enterprises on a tour led by residents of the Vidigal favela. Participate in a Capoeira session, visit an innovative community green space, sample artisanal beer made in the favela, and purchase unique handicrafts. With support from G Adventures, entrepreneurial organizations and members of the community are connected with people, ideas, and resources from around the world to grow their businesses.

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel

CabanaCopa Hostel (or similar)


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Day65Rio de Janeiro

Depart at any time.

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Optional Activities - Day65
Rio Hang Gliding
Rio de Janeiro
750.00BRL per person

Glide like a bird on this exhilarating and inspiring air adventure. Get all the guidance you need to go airborne with your instructor, and take to the skies for an unbeatable experience and amazing views of this incredibly picturesque city. Careful – you may become addicted to the freedom of flying!

Optional Activities - Day65
Rio Football Game
Rio de Janeiro
150.00BRL per person

If it's a game day, catch a football match (or some call it soccer). Watch the local cheers for their team and join in the celebrations.


Meals included:BREAKFAST

 

Highlights

Mingle with the locals of a small community in the Amazon, Go sandboarding at the dunes in Huacachina, spot condors at Colca Canyon, conquer the Inca Trail on the way to Machu Picchu, experience traditional life on Lake Titicaca, cross the the world's largest salt flat on a 4x4 excursion, Experience rural life at a working ranch in Uruguay, stand in awe at Iguassu Falls, Explore bustling Rio de Janeiro on your own time, See a tango show or take part in Buenos Aires' bustling nightlife.

Dossier Disclaimer

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary Disclaimer

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Important Notes

1. INCA TRAIL AND MACHU PICCHU REGULATIONS
The rules and regulations controlling the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu are continually changing. Before embarking on your adventure to Peru it is very important that you familiarize yourself with the Inca Trail booking policies and guidelines as described in a document available on our website, at the following URL address:

http://www.travelthereco.com//terms-conditions/inca-trail-booking-policies/

2. MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN - OPTIONAL
Please advise at time of booking if you do not wish to hike the Inca Trail. Instead, you will have 2 nights in Cusco, travel by train for a night in Aguas Calientes, and join the hikers for the tour of Machu Picchu.

3. INCA TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Portions of the Inca Trail will be closed for general maintenance during the month of February each year. Also, closures may occur at various times throughout the year due to inclement weather or other conditions beyond our control. During these periods, any tour affected will hike the Lares Trek.

4. COMBO TRIP
Please note that this tour combines with other Travel There Co tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with Travel There Co, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another Travel There Co tour, after your trip concludes.

5. In our continued effort to support the rights of the porters on the Inca Trail, we would like ensure that they never exceed the weight limit for their packs as set out by the Peruvian authorities. Porters are allowed to carry no more than 6kg of personal belongings per hiker (for all other Peru treks the limit is 7kg). That means that including your sleeping bag, toiletries, clothing, etc, you are allowed a total weight of 6kg for the hike which will be carried in a duffle bag provided by our local office. Any additional weight must then be carried by you in your day pack. To help achieve this goal we recommend that you carry travel sized toiletries, that you bring sport sandals that can be worn with socks (which are lighter than running/walking shoes) and that you limit electronics to those that you are willing to carry. Any additional baggage can be left in Cusco, but is advised that you bring anything of value (eg. money, passport, credit cards, camera, etc) with you on the trek.

If at the end of your trek you felt your trekking guide and support team did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, please see the Tipping section for guidelines.

6. All travellers are required to pay the tax on domestic flights in Peru. Foreign travellers are exempt form this, and proving you are indeed a foreign traveller can be done by providing us with your international ticket number (ITN). Travellers who do not submit international ticket numbers at least 30 days prior to Day 1 of their tour will be required to pay the domestic tax on all included flights.

7. YELLOW FEVER
It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area.

8. WET SEASON
Please be advised during the wet season (Jan - April) if there are periods of severe rain some of the campsites on the Inca Trail may become unusable. In the interest of your safety, there may be changes made locally to the trekking itinerary if the conditions of the campsites are assessed to be unsafe. 

9. GROUP DYNAMICS
Please note, in most cases, the entire group will not be hiking the Inca Trail together. Members of the group may choose to hike the Lares Trek or spend additional time in Cusco and the Sacred Valley instead of hiking. If you have chosen the Lares Trek or Cusco Stay you may be paired with members of other Travel There Co groups for the trek, transportation, and activities included.

LUGGAGE
Please Note: Aerolineas Argentinas allows 1 piece of luggage that weighs up to 15kg on internal flights. If luggage is overweight, the airline charges 850 ARS at check-in (approx. 15-20 USD).

Group Leader Description

All Travel There Co group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a Travel There Co representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes

Max 18, avg 14.

Meals Included

41 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners

Meals

Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with Travel There Co you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. On truck trips in Africa, aboard the expedition ship Explorer or our Galapagos yachts, while trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. The above information applies to Travel There Co group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

Transport

Local bus, boat, truck, motorized canoe, train, hiking, plane, 4x4 truck.

About our Transportation

Local Flights

All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.

Please Note: Aerolineas Argentinas allows 1 piece of luggage that weighs up to 15kg on internal flights. If luggage is overweight, the airline charges 850 ARS at check-in (approx. 15-20 USD).

Solo Travellers

We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Accommodation

Simple hotels (38 nts, twin-share), hostels (9 nts, multi-share), jungle homestay (2 nts), Travel There Co-supported community lodge (1 nt), overnight buses (6 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt), Travel There Co-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share), estancia/ranch (2 nts, multi-share).

About Accommodation

Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Latin America (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.

Multi-share Accommodation: Multi-share same-sex accommodation is used on this tour, as such, if you are travelling with someone of a different gender you will not be in the same room. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.

Joining Hotel

For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the Travel There Co App or contact your travel agent.

Joining Instructions

The Quito International Airport is approximately one hour outside of the city centre where your joining hotel is located. There are a number of routes the driver may take depending on time of day and traffic, however, the route often seems long and indirect. The easiest and cheapest way to get there is by organizing a taxi at the desk within the airport (approximately $30 USD). Private transfers generally cost more as the cars will need to drive from Quito, to the airport, and return. Immediately after the customs and immigration area, as you head to the exits, you will find a taxi stand. We strongly recommend you pay for the car at set rates from the taxi stand and therefore won't need to worry about sorting out a ride outside the airport facilities, where the situation tends to get more chaotic with many drivers vying for few clients. The taxis outside the airport area do not belong to the Taxi Airport Union and may charge higher fares.

There is also a shuttle available with the bus company Aeroservicios. Aeroservicios charges 8 USD to board a bus which will take you from the new airport to the old airport. The buses are new, comfortable, and often include wifi. From the old airport, a taxi to get to your hotel would generally cost $5 USD depending on the distance and location.

If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a Travel There Co representative will be at the airport to meet you. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.

Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time.

A Travel There Co Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.

Arrival Complications

We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.

Emergency Contact

Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the Travel There Co Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our Travel There Co Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.

AIRPORT TRANSFER 
If you have purchased an arrival through Travel There Co or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:

Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel. 

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
Travel There Co Office Quito, Ecuador
During office hours (Weekdays 9am-6pm Local Time)
From outside Ecuador: +593 2250 6610
From within Ecuador: 022 506 610

After hours Emergency number
From outside Ecuador: +593 999 506 000
From within Ecuador: 0999 506 000

Travel There Co Office Lima, Peru.
During office hours (Weekdays, 9-6pm Local Time)
From outside Peru: +51 1 241 1650
From inside Peru: 01 241 1650 or 241 1650 (from payphone within Peru)
After hours Emergency number: +51 99 758 2712.
After house Emergency number from within Peru: 099 758 2712

If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.

Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999

What to Take

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America however the weather varies greatly. Be prepared for rain and thunder storms in the wet season (from December to March), especially in the Amazon. Temperatures of -10C and lower are frequent around Uyuni and the Altiplano (high plateau). It is best to layer clothes.

We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.

Checklist

Amazon:
• Knee-length socks
• Loose-fitting, light coloured hiking pants
• Loose-fitting, light coloured long-sleeved shirts
• Pack liners to waterproof bags

Available for Rent:
• Camping mattress/sleep mat (45 soles)
• Sleeping bag (45 soles)
• Walking poles (15 soles each (30 per pair))

Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)

Essentials:
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (required)
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Rubber gloves

Inca Trail:
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
• Pack liners to waterproof bags
• Rain gear
• Sleeping bag (Also available for rent)
• Thermal base layer
• Travel pillow
• Walking poles, rubber-tipped (Also available for rent)
• Waterproof hiking boots

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Note: The best clothing for trekking is either wool or synthetic materials in layers, as this is quick-drying and can keep heat in better. We suggest a base-layer, then a mid-layer such as a light fleece jacket or similar, then a windproof and waterproof layer.

Please note for trekking rentals credit cards are the preferred method of payment.

Laundry

Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.

Visas and Entry Requirements

All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Money Exchange

The currency in Brazil is the Brazilian Real (BRL), in Uruguay the Uruguayan Peso (UYU), in Argentina the Argentine Peso (ARS), in Chile the Chilean Peso (CLP), in Bolivia the Boliviano (BOB), in Peru the Nuevo Sol (PEN), and in Ecuador the US Dollar (USD).

Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances. Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Latin America. Check with your bank.

You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies.

Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money, a combination of US dollar cash and cards is best. Please bear in mind that cost of living in the southern cone countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile) is much higher than the rest of South America, and in the case of Argentina, more comparable with Europe. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.

We do not recommend bringing travellers cheques as they are very difficult to change in country.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE TIP: Please be advised that slightly torn notes, notes that have been heavily marked or are faded may be difficult to exchange. It is best to bring notes in fairly good condition, in denominations lower than 100USD (or equivalent).

As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com

Emergency Fund

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!

Departure Tax

USD $36

Tipping

It is customary in Latin America to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $5-10 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.

If at the end of your trek you felt your trekking guide and support team did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline, we suggest each hiker contributes the following to a collective pool.

Inca Trail:
Head guide: 10-25 USD
Assistant guide: 5-12 USD
Your trekking crew: 40 USD

Lares Trek:
Head guide: 10-25 USD
Assistant guide: 4-10 USD
Your trekking crew: 35 USD

Also at the end of each trip if you felt your Travel There Co CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.

Optional Activities

Quito
- Teleférico (8USD per person)
- Quito City Tour and Equator (50-60USD per person)

Cotopaxi
- Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person)

Tena
- AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre Visit (25USD per person)
- Guided Waterfall Walk
- Whitewater Rafting (65USD per person)

Baños
- Horseback Riding (25USD per person)
- Mountain Biking (10USD per person)
- Hot Springs (20USD per person)
- Hiking (Free)
- Whitewater Rafting (70USD per person)
- Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle
- Baños Canyoning Adventure

Cajas National Park
- Cajas National Park Visit (50USD per person)

Cuenca
- Day Trip to Ingapirca Ruins (50USD per person)
- Gualaceo and Chordeleg Day Trip (55USD per person)
- Cuenca Mud Baths & Hot Springs (30USD per person)

Máncora
- Surfing
- Horseback Riding

Trujillo
- Chan Chan Ruins Visit

Lima
- Magic Circuit of Water and Tapas Night (68USD per person)
- Lima City Tour (65-85USD per person)
- Barranco Bohemian Neighbourhood Tour (45USD per person)
- Lima Cooking Class (4hrs) (79USD per person)
- Lima Biking Culinary Tour - Bike & Bite (75USD per person)

Pachacamac
- Pachacamac and Paso Horse Show (98USD per person)

Nazca
- Nazca Desert Cemetery and Potter's Studio Guided Tour (80PEN per person)
- Flight over Nazca Lines

Arequipa
- Juanita Museum (60PEN per person)
- Arequipa City Tour
- Santa Catalina Monastery Visit (60PEN per person)
- Arequipa City and Area Panoramic Bus Tour (20USD per person)

Chivay
- Hot Springs (15PEN per person)

Cusco
- La Merced Visit
- Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person)
- Inka Museum (10PEN per person)
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (130PEN per person)
- Cusco Cooking Class
- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip

Urubamba
- **Whitewater Rafting Urubamba (165PEN per person)

Puno
- Sillustani Burial Towers Entrance (45PEN per person)

Lake Titicaca
- Lake Titicaca Kayaking

La Paz
- Valley of the Moon Tour (150BOB per person)
- Witches' Market Visit
- La Paz City Tour (90BOB per person)
- Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
- Death Road Biking Adventure

Sucre
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Sunday Tarabuco Market (40BOB per person)
- Sucre Dinosaur Tracks Excursion

Potosí
- Silver Mine Tour (150BOB per person)

San Pedro de Atacama
- Valley of the Moon Visit (15000CLP per person)
- Sandboarding (17000CLP per person)
- Mountain Biking (1500-5000CLP per person)
- Observatory Tour (20000CLP per person)
- San Pedro de Atacama Hot Springs (10000CLP per person)

Salta
- Peña Folklore Show (400ARS per person)
- Quebrada de las Conchas
- Horseback Riding and BBQ (4000ARS per person)
- Cafayate Full Day Tour (1250ARS per person)
- Museum of High Altitude Archeology (200ARS per person)

Buenos Aires
- Teatro Colón Tour (800ARS per person)
- Buenos Aires Bike Tour
- Tango Dinner Show
- Buenos Aires Guided City Tour
- La Boca Neighbourhood Visit (300-400ARS per group)
- Buenos Aires Tango Experience

Colonia La Concordia
- Golf Cart Rental (18USD per person)

Montevideo
- Cycle the Coast (550UYU per person)
- Estadio Centenario Visit (150UYU per person)
- Museo del Carnaval (100UYU per person)
- Port Market
- Viven Museum (Museo Andes 1972)
- Candombe

Punta del Este
- Day Trip to Punta del Este (1400UYU per person)

Iguaçu Falls
- Itaipú Dam Visit (100BRL per person)
- Iguassu Falls Bird Park Visit (60BRL per person)
- Iguassu Falls (Brazil Side) Guided Tour

Puerto Iguazú
- Iguassu Falls Visit (70USD per person)

Paraty
- Paraty Bay Boat Tour
- 4x4 Tour (100BRL per person)
- Swimming (Free)
- Diving Paraty
- Horseback Riding Paraty (120-150BRL per person)
- Snorkelling
- Cachaça Distillery Visit (90BRL per person)
- Paraty Boat Tour (100BRL per person)

Trindade
- Trindade Day Trip (5BRL per person)

Ilha Grande
- Lopes Mendes Hike
- Swimming (Free)
- Hike to Pico do Papagaio (130BRL per person)
- Ilha Grande Boat Excursion (120BRL per person)
- Snorkelling Ilha Grande
- Ilha Grande Diving

Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro City Tour (240BRL per person)
- Rio Football Game (150-200BRL per person)
- Rio Hang Gliding (750BRL per person)

Health

Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.

You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. Travel There Co reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.

Please note your Adventure travels to high altitude. This is medically defined as anything over 8,000 feet (2,440 meters). Most people can travel to 8,000 feet with minimal effects. However, everyone reacts to altitude differently and altitude sickness can on set with some people irrespective of fitness and age. For details on how to best prepare and what to do in the unlikely event you are effected on your Adventure, please consult your physician.

Safety and Security

Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.

Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.

Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).

Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.

We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:

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Trip Specific Safety

Medical Form

A Couple of Rules

Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.

A Word of Warning

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.

Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation

Planeterra International Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to turning travel into impact by helping local communities earn an income from tourism. Planeterra connects underserved local communities to the benefits of tourism by developing and supporting small community-owned businesses. These businesses support Indigenous people, empower women, grant youth access to employment opportunities, and protect the environment. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating their projects into Travel There Co’ itineraries globally.
Travel There Co is Planeterra’s largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs, so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.

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Local Dress

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Minimum Age

Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.

International Flights

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.

Simple hotels (38 nts, twin-share), hostels (9 nts, multi-share), jungle homestay (2 nts), Travel There Co-supported community lodge (1 nt), overnight buses (6 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt), Travel There Co-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share), estancia/ranch (2 nts, multi-share).

Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Latin America (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.

Multi-share Accommodation: Multi-share same-sex accommodation is used on this tour, as such, if you are travelling with someone of a different gender you will not be in the same room. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.

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