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South America Cruise - Ushuaia to Guayaquil
28 days, Ushuaia to Guayaquil
Itinerary
Day 1Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia at any time. Arrival transfer included. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world's most southerly city.
There will be a welcome desk in the lobby of the start hotel that will provide more specific information on the G Expedition and your upcoming adventure.
Please note that the first night in Ushuaia is on twin share basis. If you're travelling solo or have an odd number of travellers in your group and have not purchased a private cabin, you will be paired with another solo traveller of the same gender.
Private Vehicle
Included arrival transfer.
Day 2Ushuaia
Free morning to explore Ushuaia. Embarkation on the G Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia.
Today we will embark on the G Expedition. The morning is free to do any last minute shopping, an optional excursion to Tierra Del Fuego National Park or a good hike up to the Marshall Glacier. For a better view, opt for a helicopter ride (weather permitting) to see the port of Ushuaia from the air. Embarkation on the G Expedition is set for 4pm at the port in Ushuaia.
Free Time
Explore the city, do some shopping or take an optional excursion and enjoy lunch ashore.
Embarkation of the Expedition
In the afternoon, join your fellow passengers to take your group transfer and begin your journey on the Expedition. Please refer to your welcome letter or the joining instructions posted in the lobby of the start hotel. Make sure you have your passport handy as you are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Expedition
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Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Martial Glacier Hike
Hike the Martial Glacier, one of the most outstanding natural attractions not only because of the fabulous view it provides, but because it can be visited throughout the year as well. Climb to the top and enjoy the breathtaking view of the islands in the Beagle Channel.
Expedition Lecture Program (South America)
Enjoy lectures on a range of topics including the natural and human history of the region. Learn about photography from the on board photographer, or take a painting class with the Artist in Residence.
Tierra del Fuego National Park Visit
Explore this stunning coastal national park extending 630 sq km. The Tierra del Fuego National Park has many different attractions, like Acigami Lake and Lapataia Bay, where the Pan-American Route ends. This is the southernmost national park of Argentina and the only one that protects mountains, sea, and forests within its limits.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 3South Pacific Ocean
Get to know your Expedition team with a day at sea. Enjoy a few introductory presentations on safety and what we may be seeing throughout the trip.
Spend time out on deck watching the magnificent scenery. Weather permitting, jump into a Zodiac led by one of our expert guides and head out for an expedition cruise.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Zodiac Excursion (South America)
Hop into a Zodiac and explore the area with expert Expedition guides.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Expedition Lecture Program (South America)
Enjoy lectures on a range of topics including the natural and human history of the region. Learn about photography from the on board photographer, or take a painting class with the Artist in Residence.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Punta Arenas
Disembark in Punta Arenas, located on the edge of the Straight of Magellan. Choose between two full-day included options. Opt to visit the 95-year-old Estancia Olga Teresa for a taste of the Patagonian "huasos" daily life. Enjoy a country breakfast and a sheep-shearing demonstration. View a "Chilean rodeo" and savour a barbecue lunch with Chilean wine. If you prefer, opt for a city tour of Punta Arenas with a museum tour to learn more about the history of the area. After, get into the heart of the region with a hike through the Magellan Forest Reserve.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Magellan Estancia Excursion and Shearing Show
Visit the 95-year-old Estancia Olga Teresa and experience the daily life of Patagonian “huasos” or cowboys. Dig in to a homemade country breakfast in the morning and watch a sheep-shearing demonstration. Explore the farm, take in a Chilean rodeo show, and cap off the day with a barbeque lunch complete with delicious Chilean wine.
Punta Arenas City Tour and Forest Reserve Trek
Discover Punta Arenas on a city tour. Stop at La Cruz Hill for stellar views of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego Island, explore the impressive cemetery, stop at the main square, and visit the Maggorino Borgatello Museum and the Patagonia Institute to learn more about the history of the area. After lunch on the ship, head to the Magallanes National Reserve and enjoy a scenic trek through the diverse forest.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5South Pacific Ocean
Another day at sea gives you the opportunity to spend some time out on deck. Keep your camera and binoculars on hand for scenery or wildlife viewing opportunities.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Expedition Lecture Program (South America)
Enjoy lectures on a range of topics including the natural and human history of the region. Learn about photography from the on board photographer, or take a painting class with the Artist in Residence.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Puerto Natales
From Puerto Natales, a town of brightly coloured corrugated tin houses, enjoy a full-day tour taking in the gorgeous scenery of Torres del Paine National Park.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Torres del Paine National Park Shore Excursion
Take in the gorgeous scenery of Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, on a full-day tour. Marvel at panoramic views throughout the park, snap photos of the famous peaks at scenic stops, and stretch your legs on a 1hr walk. Feeling more adventurous? Opt for 2-3hr hike through the incredible landscape.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Angostura Guía
Located in the Guía Narrows, explore Angostura Guía by Zodiac with expert Expedition guides.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Zodiac Excursion (South America)
Hop into a Zodiac and explore the area with expert Expedition guides.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8South Pacific Ocean
Spend time enjoying the scenery, taking part in lectures, photography and painting workshops, or relaxing on board.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Expedition Lecture Program (South America)
Enjoy lectures on a range of topics including the natural and human history of the region. Learn about photography from the on board photographer, or take a painting class with the Artist in Residence.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Laguna San Rafael
Explore the fjords by Zodiac. With a little luck, we may get to witness the spectacle of a calving glacier as the Zodiacs weave between ice formations. Keep an eye out for birdlife and keep your fingers crossed for whales or dolphins.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Zodiac Excursion (South America)
Hop into a Zodiac and explore the area with expert Expedition guides.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Chacabuco
Enjoy the highlights of spectacular Chacabuco. Visit the colourful market surrounded by the scenic backdrop of the Andes. Take a 45 min drive, soaking in the scenic canyons, rivers and valleys en route to Simpson River National Reserve. Take short walks to experience nature firsthand and hop back on the bus for more scenic driving. Visit Coyhaique, the capital of the Aysen region. Visit the main plaza and handicraft market. Stop at a waterfall on the way back to the port.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Coyhaique and Simpson Valley
Enjoy a scenic drive to the Simpson River National Reserve, passing by canyons, rivers, and valleys en route. Hop out of the bus for short walks to take photos and immerse yourself in the landscape, then climb back in and continue the scenic drive. Visit the main plaza, explore the handicraft market, and stop at a waterfall on the way back to port.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 11South Pacific Ocean
Spend today at sea. Choose to participate in lecture programs on board, or take the day to relax and watch the world sail past from the comfort of the lounge.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Optional Activities - Day 11 HideShow
Expedition Lecture Program (South America)
Enjoy lectures on a range of topics including the natural and human history of the region. Learn about photography from the on board photographer, or take a painting class with the Artist in Residence.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Castro
Step off the ship to the fifth largest island in South America, Isla Chiloe. Explore the area on a full-day tour.
Explore the area on a full-day tour. Choose between two options - a visit to the local villages and churches or a birdwatching excursion. Both are full day excursions.
Chiloe Villages and Historical Churches
Enjoy a full-day tour of some of the villages, historical churches, and museums in the area to learn about the area’s religious history. Travel along the famous PanAmerican Highway, wander through local markets, and visit the UNESCO listed San Francisco Church.
Birdwatching and Botany
Meet a biologist guide at the pier and travel to a nearby wetland for a session of birdwatching. Get those cameras or binoculars ready and try to catch a glimpse of a variety of wild ducks including the Red Shoveler, Cinnamon Teal and Chiloe Widgeon as well as several grebes and coots. Travel on to the Bay of Caulin, a protected bird sanctuary, to view more birds before heading to the Senda Darwin’s Biological Field Station. While at the Station, learn about the scientific studies being conducted there in regards to climate change and migratory birds.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDays 13–14South Pacific Ocean
Spend time on board with your fellow travellers, while enjoying an optional painting class or photography workshop.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Optional Activities - Days 13–14 HideShow
Expedition Lecture Program (South America)
Enjoy lectures on a range of topics including the natural and human history of the region. Learn about photography from the on board photographer, or take a painting class with the Artist in Residence.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 15Valparaíso
Valparaiso. Morning city tour of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Afternoon visit to the Casablanca Valley with winery tour. Some travellers may end their cruise here, while others may join this evening.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 16South Pacific Ocean
Opt to spend this time at sea out on deck or join one of the lectures or painting classes.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Optional Activities - Day 16 HideShow
Expedition Lecture Program (South America)
Enjoy lectures on a range of topics including the natural and human history of the region. Learn about photography from the on board photographer, or take a painting class with the Artist in Residence.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 17Caldera
Enjoy a full day of exploring picturesque Caldera. Choose between visiting local museums or a local mine. Soak in the desert scenery.
Take an tour to the Pan de Azúcar National Park to see sealions, Humboldt penguins and spectacular scenery.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Caldera Excursion
Spend the day exploring Caldera with an included tour. Visit the Copiapo mine where 33 miners were trapped 700 metres underground until being rescued 69 days later.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 18South 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.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Optional Activities - Day 18 HideShow
Expedition Lecture Program (South America)
Enjoy lectures on a range of topics including the natural and human history of the region. Learn about photography from the on board photographer, or take a painting class with the Artist in Residence.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 19Arica
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.
With a warm climate year round, Arica is known as the City of Eternal Spring. With some of the best beaches in Chile, spend a relaxing day catching some sun, or opt to explore the San Miguel de Azapa Archeological Museum for some local cultural history.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Arica City and Geoglyphs Excursion
Begin the day with a drive along the coast into the Azapa Valley. View the Geoglyphs in the valley before continuing to the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological and Anthropological Museum. Travel on to Morro de Arica Hill to take in the spectacular panoramas of the area, and finish the day with a trip to Colon Square to visit the San Marcos Cathedral and its Gothic architecture.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 20South Pacific Ocean
Enjoy a day hike along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. Reach the Hongu Taisha Shrine with the largest torii gate in Japan.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Optional Activities - Day 20 HideShow
Expedition Lecture Program (South America)
Enjoy lectures on a range of topics including the natural and human history of the region. Learn about photography from the on board photographer, or take a painting class with the Artist in Residence.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 21San 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).
Travel to Nazca for a guided tour of the Chauchilla desert cemetery and potter's studio. Opt for a flight over the Nazca Lines (available for pre-purchase) before returning to the ship. Along the coast there may be opportunities to spot local wildlife.
Please note: If you choose to book the Nazca lines flight, please be aware that these flights are subject to cancellation in the event that the weather is too bad to safely take off and land. Pilots may also choose not to fly if the visibility is low and there is no possibility of seeing the Nazca lines. All flights are weather permitting.
Nazca Desert Cemetery and Potter's Studio Guided Tour
See remains of the Nazca culture during an included tour of the ancient Pre-Inca desert cemetery site of Chauchilla. Spot 1500-year-old mummies, bones, and pottery on the desert floor. The entire desert area was also once home to the ancient Paracas and the Nazca cultures, which preceded the Incas by more than half a millennium. Stop for a visit at an artisan’s workshop, where modern masters create Nazca style pottery.
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Flight over Nazca Lines
Take to the skies for the best view of the enigmatic Nazca Lines, a series of patterns and pictures etched in the ground, crisscrossing a wide area of flat desert. Marvel at the lines measuring up to 10km (6 mi) in length, yet, remaining perfectly straight. See depictions of birds, insects, and animals only recognizable from the air. Decide for yourself the origin of the lines – who drew the lines, and why, remains a mystery. Current beliefs suggest that they may be part of complex agricultural calendar.
Please note that this activity does not include a tourist ticket fee of S/.47 PEN per person, payable directly by each traveller at the airport in Nazca.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 22San Juan de Marcona
Enjoy getting a closer look at sea lions, penguins and seabirds with a Zodiac cruise to the nearby nature reserve.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Zodiac Excursion (South America)
Hop into a Zodiac and explore the area with expert Expedition guides.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 23Callao/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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Cusco City Tour
Enjoy a half-day tour of Cusco's main sights. Walk around the Plaza de Armas (main square) and explore this city steeped in one of the world's most alluring and ancient cultures. Visit Qenqo, Koricancha, the Cathedral, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, and the archaeological site of Sacsaywaman.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 24Ollantaytambo
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.
Ollantaytambo Ruins Guided Tour
Tour the town and fortress of Ollantaytambo with a local guide. Take a step back in time at this Inca archaeological site; it still shows signs of its former glory, including agricultural terraces, a Temple Hill, and storehouses. Learn how the area, overlooking the Urubamba River Valley, was an important stronghold during warfare between the Spanish and Incas.
Your G for Good Moment: 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.
Your G for Good Moment: 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.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 25Machu 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.
Train
Climb aboard, take 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.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Train
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 26Cusco/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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Chan Chan Archaeological Excursion
Travel to the ruins of Chan Chan, the capital of Peru's largest pre-Inca empire, located 5km (3 mi) away from the city of Trujillo. Abandoned around 1470 after the Inca army overran the city, it is now approximately 5,000 acres of eroded adobe. Explore the ruins and gain valuable insight into the ancient history of the region.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 27South Pacific Ocean
Spend some time on board with your fellow travellers, while enjoying an optional painting class or photography workshop.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Optional Activities - Day 27 HideShow
Expedition Lecture Program (South America)
Enjoy lectures on a range of topics including the natural and human history of the region. Learn about photography from the on board photographer, or take a painting class with the Artist in Residence.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 28Salinas/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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.