South America Cruise - Santiago to Cartagena Adventure Tour

A wise soul once said: 'It's not the destination but the journey that counts. Those words certainly ring true with respect to this tour. The moment you board the G Expedition you can expect to sail into a journey you'll remember forever. This 25-day voyage is filled with so many highlights, it would be impossible to list them all; but what we can tell you is that you'll discover the life-changing beauty of South America's western coast. Included trips to Machu Picchu, the Darien Jungle, and the Panama Canal will give you plenty to write home about.

Highlights

Explore the coast of South America on board the G Expedition as you sail from Valparaiso to Cartagena, visit Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, stop in at G Adventures
supported projects, get right into the heart of the Darien Jungle and get to know the locals, transit the Panama Canal before sailing into beautiful Cartagena

What's Included

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. 20 nts aboard the G Expedition. Arrival transfer from airport in Santiago to hotel. Departure transfer from ship to Cartagena. 1 nt accommodation with breakfast in Santiago. 3 day included trip to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. 2 nts accommodation in the Sacred Valley, 1 nt accommodation in Cusco. Cusco City Tour. Ollantaytambo Ruins Guided Tour. Ccaccaccollo Community and Planeterra
Sponsored Women's Weaving Co
op visit. Visit the Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley. Machu Picchu Guided Tour. Flights from Lima to Cusco and Cusco to Trujillo. Isla de la Plata Wildlife Excursion. Darien Jungle and Emberá Tribe Visit. The Shaping of Panama and Miraflores Locks Excursion. Transit the Panama Canal. San Blas Islands Excursion. Pick one of the four included excursions in Bahia Solano. Zodiac excursions with the expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs on board.

Accommodation

Twin
share hotel (4 nts), aboard the G Expedition in quad
, triple
, twin
share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (20 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin
size berths and are ocean
facing. Suites have one queen
size bed.

Meals Included

24 breakfasts, 22 lunches, 23 dinners

Transport

G Expedition, Zodiac, private bus, plane, train.

Group Leader Description

A carefully chosen team will lead our voyage. Our expedition ships boast an international team of professional naturalists and lecturers. Their goal is to provide an informed and balanced interpretation of the destination, accomplished through stimulating lectures, day
to
day briefings, and informal discussions. Your lecturers and Expedition Leader will cover all aspects of the voyage including ornithology, marine biology, geography, geology, history and the environment, as well as practical things like photography. The expedition staff work conscientiously with you on deck and in the field, improving your observational skills to allow you to experience all that the destination has to offer. Their strong sense of ethics and ecological knowledge make for stimulating and mindful conversation whether onshore or at the dinner table. The Expedition Staff will pilot the Zodiac landing craft used for shore landings and Zodiac cruises; they are experienced drivers who operate the Zodiacs in a responsible manner.

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 airlines allow one checked bag and two carry
on per person. To avoid any problems at check
in and with possible excess baggage charges, please consult the airline for specific restrictions. For storage on board the expedition ship soft compactible luggage makes storage much easier. Dress on board is informal. Plan to bring comfortable, casual clothing for all activities. When packing, we suggest that you do not weigh yourself down with too many clothes or too much gear. Select informal, practical attire that can be worn in layers. In the worlds most remote destinations that the G Expedition travels to we cannot offload our plastics, glass or tin waste for recycling. Therefore, we try to reduce what single use items that we use. You will see on the ship that every effort is being used to stop the use of single use plastic containers, bags and other items. In an effort to prevent plastic waste from entering the waste stream, we are asking for your help. We offer exceptional drinking water on the ship with refilling stations for your re
useable water containers. You will be provided a complimentary water bottle to fill up as needed. Plastic Items such as single use shampoo/conditioner plastic containers cannot be recycled, so please plan to bring any plastics back to your home countries for recycling. Please do not bring single use items that you intend to leave behind such plastic bags and throw away razors. Your participating in helping to prevent pollution and promote recycling is greatly appreciated.