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South America Cruise - Santiago to Guayaquil
15 days, Santiago to Guayaquil
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Looking to experience the beauty of coastal South America but want to include some of the region’s most important landmarks along the way? Look no further than this 15-day cruise that begins at sea and takes you 2,430m (7,972 ft) above sea level with an included three-day tour to one of the world’s most important ruins: Machu Picchu. This unique itinerary will have you cruising through Chile’s majestic coastline, exploring colourful coastal towns, taking in the beauty of national parks, and discovering famed archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley. If you’re looking for a tour that will have you checking plenty off your must-do list, we’ve got you covered.
15 days
Santiago to Guayaquil
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Trip Code: XVSGSX
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Travel Style: Marine
Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Age requirement: 10+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Santiago
Arrive at any time. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this unique city.
Day 2Santiago/Valparaíso
It's an early start this morning, as you transfer from Santiago to Valparaiso to join the G Expedition.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 3South Pacific Ocean
Opt to spend this time at sea out on deck or join one of the lectures or painting classes.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Caldera
Enjoy a full day of exploring picturesque Caldera. Choose between visiting local museums or a local mine. Soak in the desert scenery.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5South Pacific Ocean
Another day at sea gives you the opportunity to spend some time out on deck. Keep your cameras and binoculars on hand for scenery or wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Arica
Enjoy a day in Arica. Opt to relax on the beach, or head out on a city tour and visit the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7South Pacific Ocean
Enjoy a day hike along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. Reach the Hongu Taisha Shrine with the largest torii gate in Japan.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8San Juan de Marcona
Enjoy a guided tour of Nazca desert cemetery and the potter's studio. Opt for a flight over the Nazca Lines (available for pre-purchase).
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9San Juan de Marcona
Enjoy getting a closer look at sea lions, penguins and seabirds with a Zodiac cruise to the nearby nature reserve.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Callao/Cusco
Travel from the port in Lima to the airport for a short flight to the colonial city of Cusco set high in the Andes Mountains. Take a tour of the city to learn more about the history, soak in the architecture and the valley's atmopshere. Continue on to a hotel for the night in the Sacred Valley.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 11Ollantaytambo
Spend the day getting to know the Sacred Valley a little better. Enjoy guided visits to the Incan ruins sites of Pisac and Moray with a visit to a local handicraft market. After, meet the women at the G Adventures-supported Ccaccaccollo community and Women’s Weaving Co-op. Learn about their ancient traditions. Stop in the indigenous village of Huchuy Qosco for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious lunch and know that your visit is helping to support a remote community. Later, visit the pre-Incan salt pans of Las Salineras and learn more about the Incas with a tour of Ollantaytambo ruins.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your G for Good Moment Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit| Your G for Good Moment Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred ValleyMeals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Machu Picchu
Rise early and journey to the Ollantaytambo station to catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, at the base of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the Machu Picchu ruins and soak in the famous views. Enjoy free time to explore the ruins on your own before returning to Cusco for the night.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 13Cusco/Trujillo
Fly to Trujillo and return to the Expedition. Opt for a guided visit to the ancient Chimu capital of Chan Chan. Wander this UNESCO site and marvel at the carvings and gain unique insight into the ancient history of the region.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 14South Pacific Ocean
Spend some time on board with your fellow travellers, while enjoying an optional painting class or photography workshop.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 15Salinas/Guayaquil
Disembark the G Expedition and catch a transfer from Salinas to Guayaquil city centre. The perfect launching point for a trip extension to the Galapagos Islands, and with easy connections to Quito, Guayaquil has a charm all of its own that few take the time to explore.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat'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
- 10 nts aboard the G Expedition
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley (3-day land excursion)
- Cusco city tour
- Ollantaytambo ruins guided tour
- G Adventures-supported Women's Weaving Co-op visit (Ccaccaccollo)
- Lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant (Sacred Valley)
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
- Lectures and educational programs on board
- Internal flights
- All transport to/from included activities and between all destinations
Accommodations
Twin-share hotels (4 nts), aboard the G Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (10 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.
Meals
14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners
Allow USD30-40 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included.
Transportation
G Expedition, Zodiac, private bus, plane, train, walking.
Staff & experts
One Expedition team member per 10 guests.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
Dolphin Watch Cruise - From $None
Cruise the magnificent waters of Port Stephens Harbour to see the friendly resident Bottlenose Dolphins play. Take in the sights of Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands, Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay and the Northern Harbour. Relax on deck with informative commentary from the captain and complimentary tea included. 1.5 hours – Minimal Walking – Great Experience
Field of Light - From $None
Your Field of Light experience begins with a hotel pick up and transfer to a remote desert location. Guests then have time to immersive themselves in the monumental light installation as they walk through Field of Light. As darkness falls and Uluru is thrown into silhouette, Field of Light, art installation by international artist Bruce Munro, illuminates. As far as the eye can see gentle rhythms of colour light up the desert creating several options for you to immerse in Munro's grand-scale experiential artwork taking one of the pathways. Evening Excursion – Moderate Walking – Once in a Lifetime
Kuranda Railway and Skyrail - From $None
A fantastic opportunity to see the Atherton Tablelands. Your first stop this morning will be Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, where you will glide over and through world heritage rainforest, including time at the two rainforest mid-stations. After some free time in the village of Kuranda you will continue on the second part of your tour, the Kuranda Scenic Railway. As part of this unforgettable journey through a tropical paradise, you will spend time viewing the Barron Falls, a wonderful photo opportunity, before arriving at Freshwater Station. Please note that Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will be closed for maintenance for the first few weeks in October. As an alternative, we will visit Rainforestation and take Army Duck tour, followed by a traditional Pamagirri Dance Performance and guided Pamagirri Dreamtime Walk to give you a further inside into Aboriginal traditions and beliefs. Full Day – Scenic
North Stradbroke Island - From $None
Leave busy Brisbane for a full-day tour that showcases the natural beauty of North Stradbroke Island. You’ll start with a cruise across Moreton Bay to Dunwich. Spend your morning at Brown Lake and drive through the Blue Lake National Park to Main Beach. This is perfect stop for swimming, shell collecting and photographs. Later head to Point Lookout’s North Gorge where an abundance of marine life can be easily spotted. Aussie lunch barbecue will keep you going as we’ll continue to Amity in search of the island’s population of wild kangaroos and koalas. Full Day – Moderate Walking - Memorable
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Plus - From $None
Join us on an afternoon into evening excursion to Phillip Island, home to the largest colony of Little Penguins. This area allows you to experience a more personalised wildlife viewing experience. Limited to 150 people, the viewing platform provides a closer viewing of the penguin arrival than the main viewing stands at the Penguin Parade. Rangers are on hand to provide insight into the fascinating life of the world’s smallest penguins. Ideal for those people seeking a closer viewing of the penguins and more in-depth knowledge of their lives and environment. Extended Afternoon Excursion – Nature Interest – Unforgettable
Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb - From $None
Join the Summit climb, the original climb experience and discover 360 degree views of Sydney. The Journey - Latching on in the Climb Base below the Bradfield Highway, you will walk on catwalks below the road-deck until you reach the South-East Pylon. Here you will ascend four ladders to the start of the upper arch, all the while surrounded by the hum and buzz of Sydney's traffic. With the summit in your sight, your journey continues along the Bridge's outer arch on the Opera House side until you hit the top. After a summit celebration with your group, you cross the spine of the Bridge to the Darling Harbour side to make your descent to our Climb Base. Half Day - Day Climb - Unforgettable Please be advised that Sydney Bridge Climb has updated its pre-climb health & safety requirements for climbers over the age of 75. Climbers over the age of 75 can climb with a Certificate of Fitness, signed by your GP. You can get the form (which you need to take with you) and more details on their website on https://www.bridgeclimb.com/things-you-need-to-know-to-climb Please note: You will need to bring photographic identification.
Sydney Harbour Cruise - From $None
The best way to really take in Sydney is from the water, and on this short cruise you will sail in the harbour and look back at the city.
Sydney Opera House Tour - From $None
Step beneath the sails to find out what makes the Sydney Opera House so inspiring. Discover insider secrets and stories of the Opera House artists and performances, and step inside the iconic theatres and foyers that bring 1800 performances to life each year. Explore the building with our knowledgeable guides, learn about how Jorn Utzon’s vision came into existence against impossible odds, and capture photographs from rare vantage points, off limits to the general public. One Hour Tour - Cultural Must See
Sydney Zoo and the Magical Blue Mountains - From $None
You will start today driving through the Blue Mountains to the Three Sisters and along the Jamison Valley (Australia's Grand Canyon), before departing for Scenic World where you will have the chance to ride the world's steepest incline railway, as well as take a ride in the scenic cable car with views of the World Heritage listed Jamison Valley. Later you will continue to Sydney Zoo for the chance to see hundreds of species of Australian wildlife from koalas and kangaroos to primates and reptiles. Full Day – Highly Recommended
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