Colombia, Andes & Galapagos Adventure Tour

Got two months? Want to make the most of them? There can be no better way to do so than one of the most sprawling of all our South American trips. Imagine 60 solid days spent exploring Colombia's Lost City, ambling around Machu Picchu after conquering the Inca Trail in Peru, enjoying a homestay deep in the Amazon jungle, and snorkeling with sea lions in the Galápagos Islands. With a week of camping in the Galápagos included, there's no possible way you'll go home feeling like you missed out on anything in South America.

Highlights

Trek to the Lost City of Teyuna, Visit the revitalized city of Medellín, Explore Bogota's street art with free time in the capital city, camp out under the stars in the Tatacoa Desert, snorkel with sea lions in the Galápagos, experience local life in a Peruvian and Ecuadorian homestay, conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

What's Included

Your G for Good Moment: Wiwa Community Visit & Lunch, Gotsezhi Village Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products Your Local Living Moment: Indigenous Community Homestay, San Clemente 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 Big Night Out Moment: Cusco Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lago Titicaca. Lost City of Teyuna trek (5 days). Tayrona National Park excursion (excluding February departures). Overnight desert camping (Tatacoa). Visit to Otavalo Market. Orientation walks in Medellin and Quito. San Clemente homestay. Interpretation Centre visit (San Cristóbal Island). Sierra Negra Volcano hike (Isabela Island). Isabela Island highlands camping. Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island). Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters (Galápagos Islands). Beach time in Taganga, Mancora, and Huanchaco. Pachamanca ceremony (Nazca). Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Inca Trail hike with a local guide, cook, and porters (4 days). Amazon Jungle and Colca Canyon excursions. Lake Titicaca excursion. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Simple hotels (39 nts, some multi
share), hostel (4 nts, multi
share), camping (7 nts), hammock or rustic bunks (4 nts), overnight buses (4 nts), homestays (2 nts), G Adventures
supported community lodge (1 nt).

Meals Included

41 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners

Transport

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

About our Transportation

This trip combines a variety of transportation types. At G Adventures, we believe that getting there is half the fun. When it comes to getting around, public transport is often the best and most colourful way to go. You'll be using a combination of public buses, private vans, ferries, boats and taxis to get from here to there.

Group Leader

Chief Experience Officer (CEO). Local naturalist guide for included activities in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Service). Specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike. Local guides.

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!

Solo Travellers

We believe solo 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 solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

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.

What to Take

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. It's best to layer clothes rather than bring a heavy parka so that you can take layers off. 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 and for the Lost City Trek. 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.