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Southern Divide
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Length
21 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Lima (Peru)
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Ends in
Santiago (Chile)
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Available Tour Start Dates
SEP 25, 2026 to JAN 13, 2028
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).Yes
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
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$3,636.75
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Overview
For those looking to experience the history, culture, and wilderness of South America, this three-week adventure through Peru, Bolivia, and Chile is packed full of some of the continent's most iconic and popular highlights. Explore the Sacred Valley and uncover Incan history high in the Andes at legendary Machu Picchu. Explore incredible landscapes at Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert, and encounter vibrant culture at Lake Titicaca. Because we have years of experience and established operational offices in the region, we'll take care of the hassles so that you can focus on the highlights. Get off the beaten track and embrace the best of this incredible region.
Visited During Tour
Aguas Calientes (Peru) | Cusco (Peru) | La Paz (Bolivia) | Lima (Peru) | Ollantaytambo (Peru) | Potosi (Bolivia) | Puno (Peru) | Salt Flats (Bolivia) | San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) | Santiago (Chile) | Sucre (Bolivia) | Uyuni (Bolivia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Southern Divide tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
There is at least one departure that the vendor is advising is Not Available for the selected year. Click here if you would like such tours to be included below.
Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code SMS-10273
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1Lima
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
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 approximately 9:30am 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.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Meet Your CEO and Group
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.
Accommodations: Lima Wasi Hotel2Optional Activities for Day 1
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2Lima/Cusco
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.
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Free Time
Spend the day shopping and exploring the city.
Accommodations: El Puma Hotel3Optional Activities for Day 2
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3Cusco
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
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Free Time
Don't waste a minute- head out an explore.
Accommodations: El Puma Hotel3Optional Activities for Day 3
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4Cusco/Ollantaytambo
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
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit
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.
Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley
Contribute to sustainable tourism in Huchuy Qosqo, a small village of 65 families in the Sacred Valley, by eating at the Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn how the resident-run restaurant was kickstarted by G Adventures and the Multilateral Investment Fund, to become a successful farm-to-table program that boosts the local economy and several spin-off microenterprises.
Cuyo Chico Pottery Making Demonstration
In the rural village of Cuyo Chico in the Sacred Valley, a group of families joined together to create a small business based on their traditional adobe ceramic crafts. Using clay from their surroundings, they mold bowls, plates, and all manner of decorations. Learn about the ceramics process as well as the traditional adobe brick-making that forms the basis of houses throughout the valley, all while taking in a spectacular view of the Pisac Ruins. After the demonstration, peruse the items for sale directly from the artisans in their shop.
Accommodations: Peru Quechua's Lodge Ollantaytambo1Optional Activities for Day 4
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5Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes
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
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Train
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodations: Hotel Wiracocha Inn2Optional Activities for Day 5
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6Aguas Calientes/Cusco
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
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Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Set off with the local guide to explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Learn about the history and gain insights into this massive mountaintop citadel while wandering through ancient dwellings, stone temples and along sculpted terraces. 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
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: El Puma Hotel -
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7Cusco
Use a free day to explore more of Cusco or relax.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Free Time
Don't waste a minute-get out and explore the landscape on horseback, mountain bike, or explore some of the city's landmarks.
Accommodations: El Puma Hotel2Optional Activities for Day 7
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8Cusco/Puno
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 Amantani and Taquile Islands are stunning. The trip takes the better part of the day, with stark, beautiful scenery en route.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodations: Pukara House -
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9Puno
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Day Trip to Lake Titicaca
Head out for a day on beautiful Lake Titicaca. Travel to Taquile Island to visit the community and check out the spectacular views. Do some shopping at the local weaving cooperatives and learn about the Taquilenos, known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing. Continue on to the floating islands of Uros. Learn about the totora reeds that grow in the shallows of Lake Titicaca used to make everything from the islands themselves to the boats the islanders use for transportation (if constructed well, they last up to six months). Find out from locals how the islands are constructed; as the layers closest to the water start to rot, they are replaced with fresh reeds on top.
Luquina Chico Community Visit
Enjoy a visit to the community of Luquina Chico on Lake Titicaca, where 40 families have been working to preserve their traditions, and with the support of G Adventures and Planeterra, are creating opportunities for future generations to thrive. Connect on a deeper level with the local community members whom call this place home, and learn more fascinating details about their unique ways of adapting to life away from the mainland.
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10Puno/La Paz
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
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Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Border Crossing (Peru - Bolivia)
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
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodations: Hotel Las Brisas -
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11La Paz
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 Hechiceria (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
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Free Time
The day is yours- make the most of it.
Accommodations: Hotel Las Brisas4Optional Activities for Day 11
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12La Paz/Sucre
Fly to Sucre and explore this beautiful colonial city.
Optional activities include mountain biking, hiking, and searching for dinosaur footprints.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Free Time
Don't waste a minute, head out and explore.
Accommodations: Hotel Independencia3Optional Activities for Day 12
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13Sucre
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
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Free Time
Explore the landscape on foot or two wheels.
Accommodations: Hotel Independencia5Optional Activities for Day 13
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14Sucre/Potosi
Travel by bus to Potosi and get a view of the mountain Cerro Rico looming over the city.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free Time
Spend free time learning about local mining production or wandering the city and soaking in the cultural atmosphere.
Accommodations: Hotel Gran Libertador2Optional Activities for Day 14
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15Potosi/Uyuni
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.
During the rainy season the locations visited may change due to some routes being covered by water.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodations: Hotel Samay Wasi -
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16Uyuni/Salt Flats and Desert Crossing
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
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Salt Flats and Desert Crossing Excursion
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
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.
Accommodations: Jukil Lodge -
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17Salt Flats and Desert Crossing
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
Exclusive Inclusions:
Salt Flats and Desert Crossing Excursion
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.
Accommodations: Laguna Colorada -
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18Salt Flats and Desert Crossing/San Pedro de Atacama
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
Exclusive Inclusions:
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Border Crossing (Bolivia - Chile)
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
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodations: Hostal Puritama -
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19San 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.
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Valley of the Moon Visit
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.
Accommodations: Hostal Puritama4Optional Activities for Day 19
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20San 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 cafes, and San Cristobal Hill with its views of the city and the surrounding area.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Local Van
Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Accommodations: Hotel Nippon Santiago2Optional Activities for Day 20
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21Santiago
Depart at any time.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
3Optional Activities for Day 21
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Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Southern Divide tour:
Cusco
El Puma Hotel
Location
Av. Garcilaso 806
Jajapunco
Cusco, Peru-0000
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
La Paz
Hotel Las Brisas
Location
Ave Illampu 742
Zona Rosario
La Paz, Bolivia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Lima
Lima Wasi Hotel
Location
Av. Armendariz 375
Miraflores
Lima, Peru
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Machu Picchu
Hotel Wiracocha Inn
Location
Machu Picchu, Peru
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Ollantaytambo
Peru Quechua's Lodge Ollantaytambo
Location
740 camino a Willoq
Ollantaytambo, Peru-08676
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Potosi
Hotel Gran Libertador
Location
Potosi, Bolivia
Other Details
- Laundry, Restaurant, 24-hour Front Desk, Conference Room, Wifi, Parking
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Puno
Pukara House
Location
Puno, Peru
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
San Pedro de Atacama
Hostal Puritama
Location
Caracoles 113
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile-1410000
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Santiago
Hotel Nippon Santiago
Location
Barón Pierre de Coubertin 62
Santiago, Chile
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Sucre
Hotel Independencia
Location
Sucre, Bolivia
Other Details
- Laundry, Restaurant, 24-hour Front Desk, Conference Room, Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Uyuni
Hotel Samay Wasi
Location
Uyuni, Bolivia
Other Details
- Restaurant, Smoke Free, Parking
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Laguna Colorada
Location
Uyuni, Bolivia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Jukil Lodge
Location
Uyuni, Bolivia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
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G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Southern Divide tour:
Group Size
Max 16, avg 12
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, CcaccaccolloYour G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, LamayYour G for Good Moment: Luquina Chico Community Visit, Lake TiticacaYour G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de AgenchaYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: CuscoYour 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.
Highlights
Explore the Sacred Valley, Marvel at the views from the train to Machu Picchu, Witness traditional life on Lake Titicaca, Encounter colonial cities and historic cultures in Bolivia, Cross the world's largest salt flat by 4x4 at the Salar de Uyuni
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Lima- Lima Cooking Class (4hrs)- Lima City Tour (40USD per person)Cusco- Cusco Cooking Class- Inka Museum (10PEN per person)- Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person)- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day TripOllantaytambo- Ollantaytambo Storehouse Ruins and HikeAguas Calientes- Hot Springs Visit (6USD per person)Inca Trail- One-Day Inca Trail HikeLa Paz- Death Road Biking Adventure- La Paz City Tour (35USD per person)- Valley of the Moon Tour (15USD per person)- Witches' Market VisitSucre- Hiking- Mountain Biking- Sucre Dinosaur Tracks Excursion- Casa Ancestral- Rewilding Yampara: Walks Through Culture and ForestPotosi- Casa de la Moneda (40BOB per person)- Potosi Mine VisitSan Pedro de Atacama- Observatory Tour (50000CLP per person)- San Pedro de Atacama Hot Springs (45000CLP per person)- Sandboarding (45000CLP per person)- Mountain Biking (1500-5000CLP per person)Barrio Bellavista- Bellavista Neighbourhood Visit (Free)Isla Negra- Day Trip to Isla NegraValparaiso- Day trip to ValparaisoSantiago- Santiago City Tour
What are the mandatory travel insurance requirements for this trip?
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.
Accommodation Summary
Hotels/guesthouses (18 nts), G Adventures-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share).
Meals Included
18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. A typical breakfast may include toast, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options. 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. 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.
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
What is the role of the group leader during this trip?
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures 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.
International Flights
No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour. However, on some tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details. In addition, 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.
Transportation
Plane, train, boat, public bus, 4x4 vehicles, hiking.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Notes
Machu Picchu regulations require all visitors to follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to prevent overcrowding. The circuit-specific entrance tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. At the time of booking, you may select your preferred circuit, subject to availability. If no selection is made, we will book a circuit based on availability at the time of booking. All circuits offer the opportunity to enjoy the beauty, history, and impressive ingenuity of this ancient site. TO NOTE: Travellers completing the Inca trail and 1-day Inca Trail will be assigned Circuit 3 for their guided visit of Machu Picchu, but will also have access to the panoramic viewpoint upon arrival via the Sun Gate.
Checklist
Cold Weather:o Long-sleeved shirts or sweatero Scarfo Warm gloveso Warm hato Warm layerso Warm waterproof jacketDocuments:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Footwear (required) (Closed toe suggested)o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso 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)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Light Hiking:o Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoeso Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)o Walking poles Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
What are the packing guidelines and luggage restrictions?
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. 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.
Service Level
Standard: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
What are the tipping guidelines for this trip?
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.Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures 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.
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