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 G Adventures 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 G Adventures 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.
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.
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.
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.
Packing List
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.
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.
Optional Activities
Quito
- Teleférico (8$ per person)
- Quito City Tour and Equator (50-60$ per person)
Cotopaxi
- Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day Trip (70-100$ per person)
Tena
- AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre Visit (25$ per person)
- Guided Waterfall Walk
- Whitewater Rafting (65$ per person)
Baños
- Horseback Riding (25$ per person)
- Mountain Biking (10$ per person)
- Hot Springs (20$ per person)
- Hiking (Free)
- Whitewater Rafting (70$ per person)
- Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle
- Baños Canyoning Adventure
Cajas National Park
- Cajas National Park Visit (50$ per person)
Cuenca
- Day Trip to Ingapirca Ruins (50$ per person)
- Gualaceo and Chordeleg Day Trip (55$ per person)
- Cuenca Mud Baths & Hot Springs (30$ per person)
Máncora
- Surfing
- Horseback Riding
Trujillo
- Chan Chan Ruins Visit
Lima
- Magic Circuit of Water and Tapas Night (68$ per person)
- Lima City Tour (65-85$ per person)
- Barranco Bohemian Neighbourhood Tour (45$ per person)
- Lima Cooking Class (4hrs) (79$ per person)
- Lima Biking Culinary Tour - Bike & Bite (75$ per person)
Pachacamac
- Pachacamac and Paso Horse Show (98$ 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 (20$ 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 (18$ 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 (70$ 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)
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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.
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO), specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, local guides.