Tour Southern Divide | Visit Peru, Chile

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Meals

18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Cusco Your Discover Moment: Sucre. Sacred Valley guided tour. Pottery making demonstration. Train to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu guided tour. Floating islands of Uros visit. Lake Titicaca guided tour. 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni (3 days). Tour of Valley of the Moon (San Pedro de Atacama). Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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Accommodation

Hotels/guesthouses (18 nts), G Adventures-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share).

Transport

Plane, train, boat, public bus, 4x4 vehicles, hiking.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

1. MACHU PICCHU REGULATIONS Current and correct passport details are required at time of confirmation. For more details please see the following page . Please also note that regulations have been implemented for all visitors to Machu Picchu which require that different circuits be followed within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The new circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same route, but be aware that it is possible that members of the same group might be visiting Machu Picchu on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Rest assured that regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site. 2. LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS Last minute bookings of this trip when choosing the 1-day Inca Trail option will be on an "on request" basis only. To make a booking request of a tour which includes the Inca Trail G Adventures requires your full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number. 3. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Lima - Lima Cooking Class (4hrs) - Lima City Tour (40USD per person) Cusco - Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person) - Cusco Cooking Class - Inka Museum (10PEN per person) - Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo Storehouse Ruins and Hike Inca Trail - 1-Day Inca Trail Hike Aguas Calientes - Hot Springs Visit (6USD per person) Puno - Sillustani Burial Towers Entrance (59PEN per person) La Paz - Valley of the Moon Tour (15USD per person) - Witches’ Market Visit - Death Road Biking Adventure - La Paz City Tour (35USD per person) Sucre - Hiking - Mountain Biking - Sucre Dinosaur Tracks Excursion Potosí - Silver Mine Tour (150BOB per person) - Casa de la Moneda (40BOB per person) San Pedro de Atacama - Sandboarding (45000CLP per person) - Mountain Biking (1500-5000CLP per person) - Observatory Tour (50000CLP per person) - San Pedro de Atacama Hot Springs (45000CLP per person) Isla Negra - Day Trip to Isla Negra Barrio Bellavista - Bellavista Neighbourhood Visit (Free) Valparaíso - Day trip to Valparaiso Santiago - Santiago City Tour

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Lima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Lima

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Lima Cooking Class (4hrs)

Additional Notes: We suggest arriving early to experience everything Lima has to offer. A full day tour will be available to book during your trip check-out process.

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.

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.
Day 2 Day 2: Lima/Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Lima/Cusco (1B)

Hop a flight to Cusco. Enjoy a free day for shopping and exploring the city. Choose to pre-book an optional Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring this fascinating city, and getting used to the altitude.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane: Lima to Cusco 01:00 - 01:30 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Cusco Cooking Class

Additional Notes: 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.
Day 3 Day 3: Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cusco (1B)

Spend a full day enjoying optional activities in the area.
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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip
Day 4 Day 4: Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B, 1L)

Stop at the G Adventures-supported women’s weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).
Travel through the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting a G Adventures-supported women’s weaving co-op. Meet the women and learn about traditional weaving and dyeing used in the Ccaccaccollo community. Opt to pick up some handmade souvenirs and textiles directly from the women who made them.

Have lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn about the G Adventures for Good project and eat a delicious buffet-style lunch. Proceeds of this meal go directly back to the remote community.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit
- Cuyo Chico Pottery Making Demonstration
- Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley
Day 5 Day 5: Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes (1B)

Catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. Opt to visit the local hot springs or shop in the local market.
Board a morning train that winds through the spectacular Sacred Valley to the end of the line: the village of Aguas Calientes, a frontier town nestled in the hills beneath Machu Picchu.

Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the butterfly house, botanical gardens or hot springs. Opt for a day hike to Mandor Gardens to see orchids and a waterfall, enjoying the lush, green scenery en route.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Train 01:30 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- 1-Day Inca Trail Hike
Day 6 Day 6: Aguas Calientes/Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Aguas Calientes/Cusco (1B)

Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco in the evening.
Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. Enjoy a guided visit of the ruins then take a train back to Cusco.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 00:15 Hr(s)
- Train 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Day 7 Day 7: Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Cusco (1B)

Use a free day to explore more of Cusco or relax.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip
Day 8 Day 8: Cusco/Puno (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Cusco/Puno (1B)

Travel day by bus from Cusco to Puno. Spend some time on arrival wandering the small city.
Travel through the high Altiplano region from Cusco to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Titicaca is also the largest lake in the world above 3800m, and the views from both Amantaní and Taquile Islands are stunning. The trip takes the better part of the day, with stark, beautiful scenery en route.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 07:30 Hr(s)
Day 9 Day 9: Puno (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Puno (1B)

Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca including a visit to Uros and Taquile islands.
Head out by boat across Lake Titicaca. Visit the community on the Taquile Islands and enjoy a local lunch with spectacular views. Visit the floating islands of Uros before returning to Puno. Opt to visit to Sillustani burial site.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Day Trip to Lake Titicaca
Day 10 Day 10: Puno/La Paz (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Puno/La Paz (1B)

Travel by bus and cross the border into Bolivia, arriving in La Paz.
Enjoy the full-day drive around the lake and through the altiplano to La Paz. Bolivia is filled with spectacular views of the countryside. La Paz is at nearly 4000m (13,120ft) above sea level, so be prepared for cool evenings and mornings.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Peru - Bolivia)
Day 11 Day 11: La Paz (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: La Paz (1B)

Enjoy a free day in La Paz. Opt to visit the Witches’ Market, the city’s museums or the Valley of the Moon.
Explore the city’s many fine museums or its historic structures, like the Iglesia de San Francisco. The city is also renowned for its many markets, including the Mercado de Hechicería (Witches’ Market).

With streets lined with market stalls and vendors, the pace on the street and the vibrant atmosphere is an incredible experience.

To the south of the city is the Valley of the Moon, with crater-like formations made of sand.

Thrill seekers can pre book a Death Road mountain biking adventure.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Death Road Biking Adventure
Day 12 Day 12: La Paz/Sucre (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: La Paz/Sucre (1B)

Fly to Sucre and explore this beautiful colonial city.
Optional activities include mountain biking, hiking, and searching for dinosaur footprints.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane 01:00 Hr(s)
Day 13 Day 13: Sucre (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Sucre (1B)

Free time to explore the city, the former capital of Bolivia. For more active options opt to go hiking in the surrounding area or mountain biking.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 14 Day 14: Sucre/Potosí (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Sucre/Potosí (1B)

Travel by bus to Potosí and get a view of the mountain Cerro Rico looming over the city.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local bus: Sucre to Potosí 02:30 Hr(s)
Day 15 Day 15: Potosí/Uyuni (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Potosí/Uyuni (1B)

Travel through the Bolivian landscape to the town of Uyuni, the jumping off point for the three day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local bus: Potosí to Uyuni 07:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: During the rainy season the locations visited may change due to some routes being covered by water.
Day 16 Day 16: Uyuni/Salt Flats And Desert Crossing (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Uyuni/Salt Flats And Desert Crossing (1B, 1L, 1D)

Enjoy a three-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery. Today you will be heading into the Salar de Uyuni. Our groups like to get creative with photography, as the endless white of the salt flats creates some great depth illusions that are fun to play with in photos. Last stop for the evening is a G Adventures-supported community lodge in a traditional agricultural village in the heart of a desert oasis.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Salt Flats and Desert Crossing Excursion
- Jukil Community Experience & Lodge
Day 17 Day 17: Salt Flats And Desert Crossing (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Salt Flats And Desert Crossing (1B, 1L, 1D)

Explore the desert altiplano on a 4x4 excursion. Admire the spectacular scenery while passing red and blue lagoons and interesting rock formations along the route. Spot wild llamas, alpacas and even flamingos deep within the desert.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Salt Flats and Desert Crossing Excursion
Day 18 Day 18: Salt Flats And Desert Crossing/San Pedro De Atacama (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Salt Flats And Desert Crossing/San Pedro De Atacama (1B, 1L)

Rise early to cover more ground of the unique landscape of the Salar de Uyuni. Continue to see incredible scenery, including volcanoes, salt lakes and geysers. Travel to the border and descend by bus to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. It’s a long but scenic drive.
From the high Bolivian altiplano descend almost 2000m to the edge of the Atacama Desert, arriving at the small desert oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, just across the Chilean border. Said to be one of the driest places on the planet, this little town is an oasis in an otherwise barren, dry landscape.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- 4x4: Salar de Uyuni to Estación Avaroa 01:00 Hr(s)
- Local Bus 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Bolivia - Chile)
Day 19 Day 19: San Pedro De Atacama
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: San Pedro De Atacama

Enjoy an Included excursion to the Valley of the Moon. In San Pedro, opt to go sandboarding or mountain biking.
Enjoy an included excursion to the Valley of the Moon to learn about and appreciate the beautiful uniqueness of the landscape.

There are plenty of optional excursions in San Pedro de Atacama, including biking, exploring nearby ruins, and horseback riding. Despite its size, San Pedro offers some great restaurants as well as numerous handicrafts and artisan stores for those looking for souvenirs.

Included Activities:
- Valley of the Moon Visit
Day 20 Day 20: San Pedro De Atacama/Santiago
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: San Pedro De Atacama/Santiago

Drive to Calama and fly to Santiago, a vibrant capital city.
From the nearby city of Calama, fly to Santiago, the capital of Chile. The city is surrounded by mountains, and there are both internationally recognized vineyards and Andean ski resorts within a couple of hours from the city centre.

Explore the city’s many museums and parks and visit the vibrant neighbourhood of Bellavista with its handicrafts, trendy cafés, and San Cristobal Hill with its views of the city and the surrounding area.

Transport:
- Local van: San Pedro de Atacama to Calama 03:00 Hr(s)
- Plane: Calama to Santiago 05:00 Hr(s)
Day 21 Day 21: Santiago (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Santiago (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Divide

Day 1: Lima

Day 2: Lima/Cusco (1B)

Day 3: Cusco (1B)

Day 4: Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B, 1L)

Day 5: Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes (1B)

Day 6: Aguas Calientes/Cusco (1B)

Day 7: Cusco (1B)

Day 8: Cusco/Puno (1B)

Day 9: Puno (1B)

Day 10: Puno/La Paz (1B)

Day 11: La Paz (1B)

Day 12: La Paz/Sucre (1B)

Day 13: Sucre (1B)

Day 14: Sucre/Potosí (1B)

Day 15: Potosí/Uyuni (1B)

Day 16: Uyuni/Salt Flats And Desert Crossing (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 17: Salt Flats And Desert Crossing (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 18: Salt Flats And Desert Crossing/San Pedro De Atacama (1B, 1L)

Day 19: San Pedro De Atacama

Day 20: San Pedro De Atacama/Santiago

Day 21: Santiago (1B)

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