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BAMBA EXPERIENCE Independent Travel Made Easy!
LATIN AMERICA
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Isla Holbox Isla Mujeres
Chichen Itza Ruins 5
Mexico City
Playa del Carmen
Merida
Xalapa
Cozumel
Tulum
Campeche
Veracruz
Overnight Stop Optional Stop Included Activities Recommended Stop Flight Train Boat
Cancun
Celestun
1 Teotihuacan Pyramids
Sian Ka’an Biosphere Majahual
Puebla
Sumidero 3 Canyon
Pochutla Mazunte
Chetumal
Tikal Tour 9
Yaxchilan & Bonampak
Lanquin
Zipolite
Panajachel
Mayan Home Stay Experience 6
Antigua Pacaya Volcano 7
Caye Caulker
Belize City
Flores San Cristobal Guat emala
Puerto Escondido
2 Hierve el Agua, Mitla
Palenque Ruins Misol-Ha & Agua Azul 4
Palenque
Belize
Villahermosa Oaxaca
Placencia
Semuc 8 Champey
Utila
Roatan
La Ceiba San Pedro Sula
Honduras
Copan Ruins Guatemala City
Tegucigalpa
El Salvador Playa el Sunzal
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Corn Islands
Managua
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“It has never been easier to travel independently in Latin America!”
San Juan del Sur
Ometepe Islands
Liberia
Monteverde La Fortuna
Coco Beach
Canopy Zip-Line 10
San Jose
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San Blas 3D/2N
Puerto Viejo 11 Bocas del Toro San Blas Pan
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“Bamba Experience is �the perfect balance between meeting local people and like-minded travelers.” Your experience starts by traveling in public transportation where you can immerse yourself into the real Latin American culture by interacting with local people, an essential part of traveling abroad. All passes include lots of amazing activities so you can go to off the beaten path destinations to places you never imagined and interact with nature and local communities. During your trip you will meet lots of like-minded travelers from all over the world and share your travel stories.
CENTRAL AMERICA 1
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Colombia Quito Galapagos Islands
Mancora
1 Amazon Experience 3D/2N
Ecuador
Guayaquil
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES CENTRAL AMERICA 5-6
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Brazil Amazon Adventures
Ba単os Cuenca 2 Cajas National Park Trujillo Huaraz 3 Llanganuco Lagoon
Peru Machu Picchu
Puerto Maldonado
Inca Trail Treks
Lima 5
Sand Boarding & Buggy Ride
Ica Nazca
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8 Amantani Home Stay 2D/1N
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Copacabana
Arequipa Colca Canyon Tacna 2D/1N Arica
11 Pantanal Adventure 4D/3N
Santa Cruz
La Paz
Sucre Potosi
Salt Flats Adventure 3D/2N
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San Pedro Atacama
Moon Valley Trip 25
Bonito
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Cafayate & Villages
La Serena
Bike City Trip
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Mendoza
Argentina
Circuito Chico Trip Osorno Volcano Trip 23 18
Rio de Janeiro
Ilha Grande
13 Schooner Boat Trip
PERU INCA TRAIL
10-14
Florianopolis
Porto Alegre
16 Montevideo
Tango Night Experience
Bariloche
Puerto Varas Puerto Montt
Puerto Madryn
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES SOUTH AMERICA 15-16
PERU ECUADOR & PERU
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19 Ruta 40 Adventure 22
Chile
Patagonia Fiords 4D/3N Experience
12 Day Trip to Argentina Falls
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Favela Experience 14
Punta del Este
Wine Experience
Pucon
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Colonia
Buenos Aires
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CENTRAL AMERICA
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Valparaiso
Santiago
Curitiba
Urugu
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Paraty
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Foz do Iguazu Puerto Iguazu
Salta
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COSTA RICA
Campo Grande
Uyuni Day Trip
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MEXICO, GUATE & BELIZE
Pantanal
Puerto Quijarro
10 Active Mine
Iquique
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Peru Amazon Adventures
7 Sacred Valley Trip
Paracas
Ballestas Islands 4
MEXICO
Manaus
Riobamba
20 Alternative Perito Moreno Glacier Trip
Perito Moreno
GALAPAGOS
El Chalten El Calafate
Puerto Natales Punta Arenas
BRAZIL Ushuaia
Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego 21
Bamba Experience has made independent travel easy by offering flexible bus travel passes and multi-day adventure trips in Latin America.
SOUTH AMERICA
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ARG, BRAZIL & URUGUAY
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CHILE & ARGENTINA
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PATAGONIA
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Traveling by local buses in Central and South America can be intimidating, but we make it safe, easy, affordable and fun with our Bamba Experience Hop-on Hop-off Bus Passes! Decide how long you want to stay in each destination. Bamba Experience Hop-on Hop-off Bus Travel Passes Bamba Experience offers a flexible travel pass for Central & South America. The pass includes all your public transportation, amazing activities & flexibility to travel just the way YOU want, with the freedom to decide how long you want to stay in each destination, create your own itinerary and make unlimited changes on the go. Scan for Video: What is Bamba?
With a Bamba Experience pass you can easily book all your pubic transport (buses, trains, boats) and amazing adventure & cultural activities. With our easy to contact English speaking call center you can change your plans while on the go and get reliable and up to date recommendations on the best hostels, extra activities, places to eat and go out for a drink. Design your trip with the peace of mind that you have local friends who will be there to help you make the most of your time.
Bamba Experience Adventure Trips Inca Trail - Galapagos - Amazon Jungle - Trekking the Patagonia - San Blas Islands are just some of the breathtaking multi-day Adventure Trips that we offer in Latin America. You can combine these trips with your Bamba Experience bus travel pass, or you can book them independently. These short trips include great guides, transportation, accommodation and meals. Go through our brochure to learn more about each Bamba Adventure Trip.
Bamba Experience offers travel passes for Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil. 3
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Bamba is your ONE STOP SHOP for all your independent travel needs. Forget about wasted time trying to organize your trip. We are here to help you!
One Stop Shop Bamba Approved. Best Transport, Tour Operators, Hostels & Recommendations
Unknown & Untested Travel Providers
What's Included? • Local Transportation: Public transportation on safe
public buses, shuttle vans, trains, boats and/or flights depending on the route.
• Free Experiences: Get tons of free activities to enhance your travel experience. (Central America page: 5, South America page: 13)
• Backpacker Concierge Service: Free English speaking assistance throughout your travels with online website chat, skype, e-mail, google chat, local phone calls or MSN.
• Flexibility: Daily departures in all routes with adventure
activities and the benefit of making unlimited changes to your schedule on the go.
• Recommendations: Free Bamba travel guide with
reliable and up to date recommendations on the best hostels, things to do, places to eat, where to have fun and maps for each destination.
• Make Friends: Interact with the locals along the way and meet like-minded travelers on your included activities, van transfers and in the hostels.
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INCLUDED EXPERIENCES IN CENTRAL AMERICA Mexico City - Teotihuacan Experience
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Experience some of the most important cultural, spiritual and historical sites of Mexico City! Start your day off with a visit to Plaza de las Tres Culturas, the Basilica de Guadalupe and an Obsidian Craft Workshop. After eating lunch, visit the Teotihuacan Pyramids and see what remains of this ancient and intriguing archaeological site. ed
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Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring Sumidero Canyon on a boat trip to enjoy the sight of impressive waterfalls, enter mystical caves and see the cliff where Chiapanec Warriors committed suicide instead of being forced to surrender to the Spanish Conquistadores. Pass through the colonial town of Chiapa de Corzo on your way back to San Cristobal. ed
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Learn about the ancient ways of life in this well-preserved Mayan citadel with an English speaking guide. Ponder the disappearance of this archaeological site’s former inhabitants while you walk around these pre-Hispanic ruins. Recently added to the list of the 7 World Wonders, this is a site you don’t want to miss!
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Entrance Fees: Hierve el Agua ($5 USD) Mitla ($5 USD)
Palenque - Agua Azul, Misol-Ha, Palenque Ruins
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Panajachel - Maya Home Stay Experience
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1 night's stay with local family, dinner & breakfast.
Transportation ($3 USD), Bottled Water, Gift for Family
Lanquin - Semuc Champey & Kanba Caves
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Hike through the mysterious caves of Kanba, which are filled with extraordinary limestone formations. Enjoy free time to swim in the crystalline waters of Semuc Champey, where you will find natural pools filled with fresh mountain spring water above a 300-meter long limestone bridge immersed in a pristine lush jungle setting.
Brag to your friends about trekking a live volcano after hiking up the steep slopes of the Pacaya Volcano to reach a moonlike landscape of dried lava with panoramic views of nearby volcanoes above the clouds. Get up close and personal with a flowing river of lava where you can roast marshmallows and feel the heat of live liquid fire.
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This home stay will give you a genuine insight into the everyday life of a local Guatemalan family from the Kakchiquel Indigenous group in San Jorge La Laguna, near Lake Atitlan. Learn about their unique traditions and customs as you join your host family for dinner and let them show you around town.
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Swim in the refreshing waters of the multi-tiered limestone waterfalls in Agua Azul and take a walk in nature. At Misol-Ha the river plunges 40 meters over the edge of a cliff offering you the chance to walk in the caves behind the stream. Explore the ancient Mayan city of Palenque and climb the pyramids to look out over the lush green jungle setting.
Merida or Cancun - Chichen Itza Ruins
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Explore the amazing petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and go for a swim in the natural pools. Visit a gigantic 2,000 year-old tree in Tule and then gaze at beautiful carved stone structures in the Zapotec ruins of Mitla. Learn the process of making woolen rugs by hand in a local village and sip Mezcal, a popular Mexican liquor, at a local factory.
San Cristobal - Sumidero Canyon
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Flores - Tikal Early Morning Tour Experience the jungle as it comes alive in the early hours of the morning. Learn about this former Mayan citadel, once the largest and most powerful civilization in Meso-America, by exploring this archaeological site and taking advantage of this once-ina-lifetime opportunity to marvel at the majestic pyramids hidden away in the jungle. ed
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Swing through the treetops on a zip line tour along 14 different cables and if you're lucky catch an awesome view of the Pacific Ocean and Lake Nicaragua on a clear day. Catch a glimpse of diverse and beautiful flora and fauna. Fly alongside wild quetzals and native birds on the optional 1 kilometer-long Superman Cable. *This activity is also included in Costa Rica passes.
Entrance Fee ($20 - $25 USD)
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Panama City - San Blas Islands 3D/2N Find your own slice of paradise in the San Blas Islands owned by the Kuna Yala indigenous group. Snorkel around your host island in crystal clear Caribbean waters or take a boat ride to visit the traditional Kuna Yala village where you can learn about their unique way of life and help out by purchasing handicrafts before heading back to the mainland. ed 4x4 Transportation, Boat to Islands, Shared Cabin, 3 Meals a day
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Manuel Antonio - National Park Day Trip
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Superman Cable ($5 USD)
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Drinks, Extra Excursions (Rafting/Kayaking), Tips
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La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Take an adventurous night hike around the base of the active Arenal Volcano to see its colorful displays of ash and lava eruptions. Pass through the artisan town of Sarchi in northern Costa Rica on your way to the therapeutic Baldi Hot Springs where you can soak for hours before returning home. *This activity is available for Costa Rica passes only.
Entry Taxes: San Blas Islands ($10 USD) Kuna Yala Village ($2 USD)
Explore the tranquil white-sand beaches and turquoise-colored bays in this pristine national park. Hike through the mangrove swamps in the rainforest where you can spot monkeys, sloths, crabs, iguanas and over 180 bird species. Escape civilization for a day by lounging on a virgin beach and enjoying a picnic lunch. *This activity is available for Costa Rica passes only.
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MEXICO PASSE
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Start: Mexico City
Chido Ways
PRICE: £ 354
(Via Puerto Escondido)
MEXICO CITY
Poca Madre Ways
CANCUN
Mexico City
Cancun Chichen Itza Ruins 5
Merida
PRICE: £ 314
Isla Mujeres
Playa del Carmen
1 Teotihuacan Pyramids
Tulum
Cozumel
Start: Cancun
Tortilla Ways
PRICE: £ 349
(Via Puerto Escondido)
Puebla
Rico Taco Ways Hierve el Agua, Mitla Pochutla
San Cristobal
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Puerto Escondido
Sumidero Canyon
Mazunte Zipolite
PRICE: £ 309
(*Via Oaxaca) *direct from Oaxaca to San Cristobal
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1 Teotihuacan Pyramids 2 Hierve el Agua 3 Sumidero Canyon 4 Palenque Ruins, Misol-Ha & Agua Azul 5 Chichen Itza Ruins
MEXICO, GUATEMALA & BELIZE PASSES MEXICO CITY
Sunset Mexico
CANCUN
(Via Guatemala & Belize)
CANCUN
ANTIGUA
(Cancun to Antigua via Belize or vice versa)
Cancun Playa del Carmen Tulum Puebla
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Hierve el Agua, Mitla
Puerto Escondido
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Sumidero Canyon
Mazunte Zipolite
Mayan Home Stay Experience 6
Panajachel
Start: Mexico City
Belize City
Flores
San Cristobal
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Belize
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Chetumal Caye Caulker
Tikal Tour
Palenque Ruins Misol-Ha & Agua Azul 4
Chichen Itza Ruins 5
Cozumel
Playa del Carmen Tulum
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Mayan Home Stay Experience 6
Mezkal Ways
Antigua
PRICE: £ 539
Lanquin 8 Semuc Champey
Panajachel
PRICE: £ 574
Belize City
Flores
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(Via Puerto Escondido)
Caye Caulker
Tikal Tour 9
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Isla Mujeres
Chichen Itza Ruins 5
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Mexico City
7 Pacaya Volcano
(*Via Oaxaca) *direct from Oaxaca to San Cristobal
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 22 days Included Activities in Pass:
Start: Cancun
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1 Teotihuacan Pyramids 2 Hierve el Agua 3 Sumidero Canyon 4 Palenque Ruins, Misol-Ha & Agua Azul 5 Chichen Itza Ruins 6 Mayan Home Stay Experience 7 Pacaya Volcano 8 Semuc Champey 9 Tikal Tour
PRICE: £ 589 (Via Puerto Escondido)
Kukulcan Ways
PRICE: £ 554
(*Via Oaxaca) *direct from Oaxaca to San Cristobal
Start: Cancun
Into Guatemala Ways
£ 289
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 12 days Included Activities in Pass:
Start: Antigua
5 Chichen Itza Ruins 6 Mayan Home Stay Experience 7 Pacaya Volcano 8 Semuc Champey 9 Tikal Tour
Into Mexico Ways
£ 289
MEXICO, GUATEMALA & BELIZE LOOPS Cancun Chichen Itza Ruins 5
Merida
Mexico
Cancun
Isla Mujeres
Playa del Carmen Tulum
Cozumel
Chichen Itza Ruins 5
Merida
Isla Mujeres
Playa del Carmen Tulum
Palenque
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Antigua
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Belize City
Big Mayan Ways
Belize
Palenque Ruins Misol-Ha & Agua Azul 4
Sumidero Canyon 3
Caya Caulker
Tikal Tour 9
Lanquin 8 Semuc Champey 7 Pacaya Volcano
Start: Cancun or Antigua Finish: Where you started
PRICE: £ 464
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Start: Cancun Finish: Cancun
Little Mayan Ways
Chetumal
Palenque
Caya Caulker
Tikal Tour 9
Palenque Ruins Misol-Ha & Agua Azul 4
Flores
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 20 days Included Activities in Pass:
3 Sumidero Canyon 4 Palenque Ruins, Misol-Ha & Agua Azul 5 Chichen Itza Ruins 6 Mayan Home Stay Experience 7 Pacaya Volcano 8 Semuc Champey 9 Tikal Tour
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PRICE: £ 329
Belize City
Belize
Chetumal
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 12 days Included Activities in Pass: 4 Palenque Ruins, Misol-Ha & Agua Azul 5 Chichen Itza Ruins 9 Tikal Tour
CENTRAL AMERIC A PASSES SAN JOSE
Mexico City
5
Isla Mujeres
Cancun
Playa del Carmen Cozumel
Tikal Tour
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Hierve el Agua, Mitla
Pochutla
Puerto Escondido
Mazunte Zipolite
Sumidero 3 Canyon
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Antigua 7
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PRICE: £ 944
San Salvador
Monteverde
San Jose
Manuel Antonio
Pura Vida Ways
PRICE: £ 959 (Via Honduras)
Padrisimo Ways
PRICE: £ 944
(Via El Salvador)
Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica -�”Pura Vida”
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Taste of Central America Ways
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San Juan del Sur Monteverde Liberia San Jose Canopy Zip-Line 10
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1 Teotihuacan Pyramids 2 Hierve el Agua 3 Sumidero Canyon 4 Palenque Ruins, Misol-Ha & Agua Azul 5 Chichen Itza Ruins 6 Mayan Home Stay Experience 7 Pacaya Volcano 8 Semuc Champey 9 Tikal Tour 10 Canopy Zip-Line
Caribbean Explorer Ways
Honduras
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Start: Cancun
Roatan
La Ceiba
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Antigua
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 34 - 38 days Included Activities in Pass:
Start: San Jose
Utila
Granada
PRICE: £ 929
(Via El Salvador)
Flores
Pacaya Volcano 7
Canopy Zip-Line10
Concha Bonita Ways
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Caye Caulker
Belize City
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San Salvador
Ahuevos Ways
Chetumal Tikal Tour 9
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Tulum
Belize City
Pacaya Volcano
Start: Mexico City
Playa del Carmen
Chetumal Caye Caulker
Palenque
Belize
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Palenque Ruins Misol-Ha & Agua Azul 4
Isla Mujeres
Chichen Itza Ruins 5
Tulum
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SAN JOSE
Cancun
Chichen Itza Ruins
Merida
CANCUN
Belize
MEXICO CITY
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Manuel Antonio
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 24 - 28 days Included Activities in Pass:
5 Chichen Itza Ruins 7 Pacaya Volcano 8 Semuc Champey 9 Tikal Tour 10 Canopy Zip-Line
Caye Caulker, Belize - Dive and Snorkel
Pana
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PRICE: £ 614
(Via El Salvador)
Start: San Jose
Bamba Bamba Ways
PRICE: £ 664
(Via Honduras)
Mestizo Ways
PRICE: £ 644 (Via El Salvador)
Belize - Blue Hole Day Trip
PANAMA
San Jose Puerto Viejo Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
Start Panama
Costa Rica Add-on Ways
PRICE: £ 424 Start San Jose
Panama Add-on Ways
PRICE: £ 424
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 8 days Included Activities in Pass: 11 San Blas 3D/2N
San Blas, Panama - Kuna Yala Community
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La Fortuna Monteverde
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
Monteverde
Canopy Zip-Line
Start: San Jose
PRICE: £ 319
Manuel Antonio National Park
San Jose
PRICE: £ 269 Recommended Min. Trip Time: 8 days
La Fortuna Monteverde
La Fortuna Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
Monteverde
Puerto Viejo de Limón & Cahuita
Cloud Forest Ways
Manuel Antonio
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 8 days
Canopy Zip-Line
Start: San Jose
San Jose
Rainforest Ways
Canopy Zip-Line
Start: San Jose
Start: San Jose
Spider Monkey Ways
San Jose
Sea Turtle Ways
PRICE: £ 374
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio National Park
Monteverde
La Fortuna
Monteverde Puerto Viejo de Limón & Cahuita
San Jose
Tamarindo, Conchal & Flamingo
PRICE: £ 304 Recommended Min. Trip Time: 10 days
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
CCanopy Zip-Line
Start: San Jose
La Fortuna
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio
PRICE: £ 419
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 12 days
Tortuguero
Canopy Zip-Line
Tamarindo, Conchal & Flamingo
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
San Jose
Start: San Jose
Pristine Beaches Ways
Tortuguero Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
Canopy Zip-Line
Puerto Viejo de Limón & Cahuita
San Jose
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 10 days
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
Tamarindo & Tortuguero Ways
PRICE: £ 334
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 11 days
Monteverde
La Fortuna
Canopy Zip-Line
Tamarindo, Conchal & Flamingo
Start: San Jose
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
Canopy Zip-Line
Tamarindo, Conchal & Flamingo
San Jose Manuel Antonio National Park
Wondrous Wildlife Ways
Manuel Antonio
PRICE: £ 454
La Fortuna Monteverde
Tortuguero
Tortuguero Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
San Jose
Start: San Jose
Costa Rica Explorer Ways
Puerto Viejo de Limón & Cahuita
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio
PRICE: £ 509
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 13 days
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 14 days
If you are looking to visit different destinations in Costa Rica, you can purchase a Flexi-Pass that includes 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 shuttles plus 2 activities (choose from Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip, Monteverde Canopy Zip-Line or La Fortuna Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs). Travel independently in Costa Rica to experience the amazing natural wonders of this beautiful country.
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Flexi Pass 4
£ 279
Flexi Pass 5
£ 324
Flexi Pass 6
£ 374
Flexi Pass 7
£ 419
Flexi Pass 8
£ 464
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INCA TRAIL to Machu Picchu
4 Days / 3 Nights
Overview: A spectacularly rich experience in the Andean mountains and Inca culture awaits you! Four days of trekking, 50 kilometers through the heart of the Andes, the only trek to take you along the original Inca Trail, an authentic hand-built stone footpath where you will walk in the footsteps of ancient Inca royalty and enter Machu Picchu through the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) at sunrise for awe-inspiring views as the ancient Incas did a thousand years ago. Climb from 2,380 meters to 4,210 meters at Dead Woman's Pass, then pass through unforgettably beautiful jungle scenery and hidden labyrinth-style ruins to reach the most spectacular Inca archaeological site in South America at sunrise. Day 1: Hostel pick-up and transfer to Ollantaytambo for a quick breakfast before continuing to Piscacucho (KM 82), the entrance to the Inca Trail, where you will hike 11 kilometers (6 hours) through the scenic Vilcanota River Valley ending the day at Wayllabamba camp (altitude: 2,980m). Day 2: Today will be a tough 10 kilometer hike (5 hours constant uphill, 2 hours constant downhill) ascending over 1,000 meters to reach Dead Woman's Pass (altitude: 4,215m) followed by an immediate descent through a beautiful valley to Pacaymayo Camp (altitude: 3,660m) where you will camp next to relaxing waterfalls. Day 3: An unforgettable day hiking 14 kilometers (8 hour duration) passing Runquracay archaeological site and crossing over a high pass at 3,850m for breathtaking views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains. Following the rolling hills to Puyupatamarca among other archaeological sites tucked into the mountainside and end the day at Wiñayhuayna High Jungle Camp (altitude: 2,700m). Day 4: An early start at 4:00 am will get you to Inti Punku (the original Inca sun gate) as the sun is rising over the majestic Machu Picchu ruins. (7 kilometers; 2 hours) Explore the majestic Machu Picchu archaeological site with a professional English-speaking guide and enjoy free time to wander through the ruins, truly a once-in-a-lifetime unforgettable experience. Take the return train back to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cuzco. Upon arrival you will need to make your own way to your hostel.
£ 84
NEED A PORTER & EXTRA COMFORT?
Pay an additional 89 Euro for a thermal sleeping bag, inflatable sleeping pad, professional trekking poles, duffel bag & porter to carry 5 kilos of personal items and Day 4 Lunch in Aguas Calientes. INCLUDES: Pre-departure briefing Professional Bilingual Guide Cuzco Hotel Pick-Up Tourist Bus Cuzco - Kilometer 82 Piscacucho (starting point of trek) Tourist Bus Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes Tourist Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (2 hours) Tourist Bus Ollantaytambo – Cuzco Bus Station (1.5 hours) Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Entrance Fees Meals: 3B/3L/3D/3Snacks (Veggie Option Available) All-season 4-man tent for 2 people, Basic sleeping pad Porters and cook to carry all shared camping equipment First aid kit, Emergency oxygen bottle. NOT INCLUDED: Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch, Bottled Water Trekking poles, Sleeping Bag, Inflatable Sleeping Mattress Extra Porter Optional Wayna Picchu Trek ($150 soles in advance) Tips for guides & porters.
DEPARTS: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY
PRICE £ 349
* No Departures in February Bus or Van Hike Train
Day 1:
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Cuzco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba (6 hrs walking approx)
£ 334
Dead Woman’s Pass 4200 m
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Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo (7 hrs walking approx)
Runquracay
Machu Picchu Ollantayambo 2720 m
Cuzco
Wayllabamba 2980 m
Pacamayo 3600 m
Wiñayhuayna 2700 m
Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, Bus to Cuzco
2400 m
Day 3: Aguas Calientes
Pacaymayo - Wiñayhuayna (8 hrs walking approx)
Day 4:
Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu (2 hrs walking approx)
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SALKANTAY to Machu Picchu
5 Days / 4 Nights
Day 1: Hostel pick-up and transfer by bus to Mollepata (altitude: 2,900 meters), the beginning point of the trek where we will get started with a 3 hour walk to Sayllapata for lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay mountains. We will ascend 4 hours to Soraypampa (3,920 meters), the highest and coldest camp of the trip. Day 2: Today we will hike uphill again approximately 4 hours to cross the highest pass of the trek at 4,650 meters where we can see the mighty Salkantay and Tucarhuay peaks on either side of us. After a 2-hour hike, a well-deserved lunch will be served and followed by a downhill 3-hour trek to our campsite at Challhuay or Colcapampa as we near the beginning of the high jungle region at 2,900 meters.
Overview: Discover a different side of the great Andes mountain range by taking this alternative route to Machu Picchu ascending to the highest pass at 4,650 meters above sea level for up-close-and-personal views of massive Salkantay and Humantay mountain peaks in the Cordillera Vilcanota range which are among the highest in Peru. This pristine trail is the perfect opportunity to get away from the crowds and get into nature to see abandoned Inca sights little visited by tourists and revel at the wondrous mountain peaks towering overhead as you breathe fresh mountain air.
Day 3: Our hike will descend into the upper jungle region crossing over the Lluskamayo River and winding through streams and waterfalls with tropical flora. Our camp at Santa Teresa town (1,700 meters) is much warmer with nearby hot springs to soak our hard-worked bodies. Day 4: Our last day on the trail will take us from Santa Teresa (1,700m) along a relaxing path for 4 hours to reach the hydroelectric station (1,880m) where a box lunch will be served. From here we will continue our hike for another 3 hours to reach Aguas Calientes (2,010m) where we finally have time to relax and take a dip in the hot springs before recharging our batteries and getting ready for our visit to Machu Picchu. Day 5: Our trek ends with a rewarding guided tour of the much anticipated Machu Picchu archaeological site early in the morning as the mist dissipates at sunrise. Hardy hikers can trek up Wayna Picchu or walk to Inti Punku for postcard photo opportunities of Machu Picchu. The day is free for exploring the site and relaxing in the hot springs in Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon we will return by train to Ollantaytambo and take a tourist bus to Cuzco. Upon arrival you will need to make your own way to your hostel. INCLUDES: Pre-departure briefing Professional Bilingual Guide Cuzco Hotel Pick-Up Tourist bus Cuzco - Mollepata (starting point of trek) Tourist train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo Tourist bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Entrance Fee 1 night hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes Basic Sleeping Pad Meals: 4B/4L/4D/snacks with typical menus 4-man tent for 2 people Mules to carry shared equipment plus 5 kg of personal items per person First Aid kit Emergency oxygen bottle
SALKANTAY 4 Days / 3 Nights Overview: Take a doable four day trek along the alternative (and less traveled) Salkantay route crossing over a 4,650 meter high pass where you can marvel at the Salkantay and Humantay peaks standing over 6,000 meters high. Pass through the villages of Soraypampa and Santa Teresa along this unspoiled trail to discover indigenous mountain communities and prepare your ascent on Machu Picchu from the town of Aguas Calientes with hot water springs that are waiting for you.
NOT INCLUDED: Sleeping bag, Inflatable sleeping mattress Day 1 Breakfast, Day 5 Lunch, Bottled Water Optional Wayna Picchu Trek ($26 soles in advance) Tips for guides & porters.
DEPARTS: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY Bus or Van
Hike Train
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PRICE £ 309
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4D/3N
PRICE * £ 324
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High Pass 4650 m Soraypampa 4000 m
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£ 309
Mollepata - Soraypampa (7 hrs, bus & walking) * What’s wrong here??? The reason the 4 day trek costs more is because it includes more transportation along the way.
Machu Picchu 2400 m
Santa Teresa 1700 m Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, Bus to Cuzco
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Soraypampa - Challhuay (9 hrs walking approx)
Challhuay 2900 m
Mollepata 2680 m
Cuzco
Day 1:
£ 294
Day 3:
Challhuay - Santa Teresa (6 hrs walking approx)
Day 4: Aguas Calientes 2040 m
Santa Teresa - Aguascalientes (7 hrs walking approx)
Day 5:
Aguascalientes - Machu Picchu Cuzco
INCA JUNGLE to Machu Picchu
NEW! Mountain Biki ng, Rafting, Canopy Zip-Line an d Jungle Trekking all in one!
4 Days / 3 Nights
Overview: This 4 day heart stopping adventure is the perfect combination of an adrenaline pumping 3,000 meter mountain biking descent followed by trekking into the backwoods of the Andes and passing through local villages to see the way of life in mountain communities such as Santa Teresa and Santa Maria. The ultimate ending to an excellent trip is the one and only Machu Picchu archaeological site. Day 1: Hostel pick-up and transfer to the Malaga High Pass (altitude: 4,350 meters) for a safety briefing before our adventurous 3,000 meter descent on mountain bikes into the lush and humid jungle visiting Huamanmarka Archaeological site along the way. Cruise through fruit plantations and over rivers before arriving to Santa Maria village (1,500m). Here we will depart on a scenic 3-hour rafting adventure that takes us down class II & III rapids on the Urubamba or Vilcanota River. Enjoy your night at a cozy hostel in Santa Maria. Day 2: Trek through the jungle mountains to observe beautiful pristine landscapes, abundant flora and fauna and friendly local people. In the afternoon we reach Santa Teresa village (1,680 meters) where we can soak in the therapeutic hot springs and stay overnight in a hostel. Day 3: Fly through the treetops on a 2-hour canopy excursion on South America's highest and Peru's first canopy zip-line. Traverse over 2,500 meters of cables with the longest ride covering 400 meters and the highest at 150 meters. Continue your day with a 4-6 hour hike along the train tracks to reach Aguas Calientes town where we will have free time to relax our sore bodies in the hot springs for a well deserved bath.
DEPARTS: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY Bus or Van Hike Train
Malaga High Pass 4350 m
Machu Picchu 2400 m
Santa Teresa 1700 m
Cuzco
Aguas Calientes 2040 m
Santa Maria 1500 m Ollantaytambo
Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, Bus to Cuzco
Day 1: Cuzco - Santa Maria (Mountain Biking & Rafting) Day 2: Santa Maria - Santa Teresa (Jungle Trekking) Day 3: Santa Teresa - Aguascalientes (Canopy Zip-Line) Day 4: Aguascalientes - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
PRICE ÂŁ 314
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Day 4: An early start will take us to the world famous Machu Picchu archaeological site where we will discover the site with an English speaking guide and have free time to walk to Inti Punku or climb Wayna Picchu. Return to Aguas Calientes for your afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo, bus to Cuzco and hotel drop off. INCLUDES: Pre-departure briefing Professional Bilingual Guide Cuzco Hotel Pick-Up Tourist bus Cuzco - starting point of trek Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Entrance Fee, Tourist train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo Tourist bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco 3 nights hostel accommodation (Santa Maria, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes) Meals: 3B/3L/3D/3 snacks with typical menus Mountain Biking equipment (bicycles, helmet and gloves) First Aid kit, Emergency oxygen bottle.
Mountain Biking
NOT INCLUDED: Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch, Bottled Water Optional Wayna Picchu Trek ($26 soles in advance) Tips for guides.
Canopy Zip-Line
Rafting
Jungle Trekking
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INCA TRAIL to Machu Picchu
2 Days / 1 Night
Overview: Get ready for this amazing adventure into the backwoods of the breathtaking Andean Mountains and the impressive hidden Inca citadel of Machu Picchu deep in the Peruvian jungle! This invigorating short trek is a less physically demanding alternative to the traditional Inca Trail, an excellent trek that will take you along the original stone staircases of the Inca Trail that lead to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) rewarding you with astounding views overlooking the magical site of Machu Picchu. Enjoy this unique opportunity to experience one of the world's most amazing archaeological sites.
Day 1: Hostel pick-up and transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station for the journey to KM 104, the beginning point of the trek along the Inca Trail where you will hike 4 hours uphill to the archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna (altitude: 2,700m). After lunch you will continue the trek for 2 hours to reach the Inti Punku (the original Inca sun gate) where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the magical Machu Picchu citadel. End the day in Aguas Calientes and soak in the hot springs to relax your legs. Day 2: Rise early and eat a hearty breakfast before heading back up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour with a professional Englishspeaking guide. Take all the time you want to return to the Inti Punku for amazing photos from a different perspective and explore the site to its fullest. Take the return train back to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cuzco. Upon arrival you will need to make your own way to your hostel.
PRICE £ 299
Student ISIC Card
£ 284
MACHU PICCHU
By Train 2 Days/1 Night Overview: Hop on the Peru Railway for a relaxing and scenic journey from Cuzco all the way to Aguas Calientes where you will have plenty of time to enjoy this quaint mountain town and stretch your legs by walking to Mandor Waterfall or Putucusi Mountain followed by a relaxing dip in the spacious hot springs. The famous Inca citadel and "lost city" awaits you just up the hill from Aguas Calientes where a 2-hour guided tour with an English speaking guide will certainly be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your trip. Prior to Departure: We will give you all of your tickets and detailed instructions for the buses, trains and entry to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site. For the majority of this 2-day trip you will not be accompanied by a guide. You will only have a guide for the Machu Picchu Archaeological Site tour.
MACHU PICCHU By Train Day Trip
Overview: This is a trip you cannot miss! Make an express visit to Machu Picchu from Cuzco in a one-day tour departing Cuzco and passing through the Andes into the rainforest reaching Aguas Calientes town by tourist class train on the Peru Railway. Discover the legendary Inca citadel, Machu Picchu with a local guide and have free time to explore on your own before returning to Cuzco where you will end the day in the comfort of your hotel. Prior to Departure: We will give you all of your tickets and detailed instructions for the buses, trains and entry to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site. For the transportation portions of this day trip you will not be accompanied by a guide.
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DEPARTS: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY * No Departures in February Wiñayhuayna 2700 m
Bus or Van Hike
Machu Picchu 2400 m
Train Aguas Calientes 2040 m
Km 104
Cuzco Ollantaytambo 2800 m
Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, Bus to Cuzco
INCLUDES: Pre-departure briefing, Professional Bilingual Guide, Cuzco Hotel Pick-Up, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Entrance Fees, Tourist Bus Cuzco - KM 104 (starting point of trek) & Backpacker Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo, Tourist Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco, Meals: 1B/1L/1D/snacks with typical menus, Tourist Bus Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Day 1, Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Day 2, 1 night hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes, Day 2 Breakfast. NOT INCLUDED: Day 1 Breakfast, Day 2 Lunch, Bottled Water, Optional Wayna Picchu Trek ($150 soles in advance), Tips for guides. Day 1: Hostel pick-up and transfer by car to Ollantaytambo for the journey to Aguas Calientes by train. Wander through the quaint town of Aguas Calientes on your own and have a fulfilling lunch at a touristic restaurant. Go for a relaxing afternoon dip in the hot springs or take an optional 1.5-hour round trip walk up to the Mandor Waterfalls before returning to town for a typical dinner at a local restaurant on your own. At 6:00pm your guide will meet you at your hotel for a quick briefing and to specify the meeting time at Machu Picchu Archaeological Site. Day 2: Your English Speaking guide will meet you at the entrance to Machu Picchu for a guided visit to the archaeological site (approximately 2 hours). After your tour, your guide will return to Aguas Calientes and you will be on your own with plenty of free time to explore the hidden corners of this ancient Inca city. Choose from the optional treks to climb Huayna Picchu (additional 26 soles at least 2 weeks in advance) or walking to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for panoramic views of the site. The rest of your trip will be on your own to return to Aguas Calientes by bus, have lunch, take the return train back to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cuzco. Upon arrival you will need to make your own way to your hostel.
Your English Speaking Guide will meet you upon arrival in Aguas Calientes and accompany you during your Machu Picchu Archaeological Site tour. Day Trip: Hostel pick-up and transfer to Ollantaytambo by car for the journey to Aguas Calientes by train with amazing views of the Andean mountains on the way. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will be met by your English Speaking Guide who will take you by tourist class bus up to the marvelous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Here you will explore the site on a 2-hour guided tour with plenty of free time afterward to visit the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds followed. If you are feeling up to it, hike to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for spectacular views of Machu Picchu from above and take all the time you need to return to Aguas Calientes as you please. In the afternoon you will return on your own by train to Ollantaytambo and take a tourist bus to Cuzco. Upon arrival you will need to make your own way to your hostel.
INCLUDES: Pre-departure briefing, Professional Bilingual Guide only for Machu Picchu Archaeological Site Tour, Cuzco Hotel Pick-Up, Tourist Bus Cuzco Ollantaytambo - Cuzco, Tourist Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo, Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Entrance Fee, 1 night hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes. NOT INCLUDED: Guide for transfers by car, bus and train (these portions are on your own), Hot Springs Entrance Fee (10 soles), Day 1 Breakfast, Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (26 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance, Tips
PRICE £ 294
Student ISIC Card
£ 279
INCLUDES: Professional Bilingual Guide only for Machu Picchu Archaeological Site Tour, Cuzco Hotel Pick-Up, Tourist Bus to Ollantaytambo, Tourist Class Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo, Tourist Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco, Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Entrance Fee. NOT INCLUDED: Guide for transfers by car, bus and train (these portions are on your own), Meals, Water, Tips.
PRICE £ 224 Student ISIC Card
£ 209
MANU NAT IONAL PARK 4 Days / 3 Nig
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LE N JUNG AMAZO o d a to Maldon Puer hts 4 Days / 5 Nig
Overview: Immerse yourself in the lush jungle of Manu National Park camping alongside the river in the jungle and walking through the pristine Palotoa Ecological Reserve to see pre-historic birds such as the Hoatzin and other wildlife thriving in this beautiful area. Fish for caiman and watch the sunset over the magnificent Salvacion Lake for an amazing escape into nature.
Overview: Take a 4-day excursion to Puerto Maldonado and the Madre de Dios River to experience the true lush Amazon jungle in person. Awe at hundreds of macaws and parrots congregating at a riverside clay lick and see a wild variety of native flora and fauna. Watch for caiman on a night hike, listen for distinctive bird calls and learn about medicinal plants with your local guide, the experience of a lifetime.
Day 1: Depart Cuzco on a private bus and begin your trip at the Ninamarca pre-Inca burial towers, then visit the folkloric town of Paucartambo before continuing up to Acjanaco at the entrance of Manu National Park. Take an hour walk in San Pedro through the cloud forest and watch for views of the "Cock-of-the-Rock" Peru's national bird and sleep in a lodge in Pilcopata town.
Day 1: Hostel pick-up in Cuzco and night bus to Puerto Maldonado where you will be transferred to the port of Rio Madre de Dios for a one-hour boat ride to admire the lush jungle scenery. Upon arrival to the lodge you will be welcomed with a tropical fruit drink before heading off on your first jungle hike. At night get ready for a caiman tour to search for crocodiles along the river.
Day 2: Admire panoramic views of the jungle from a viewpoint along the road to Atalaya where we will take a motorized boat to Aguas Calientes town where we can relax in the hot springs. In the afternoon we will return upriver to Palotoa, for a nature walk in the jungle to learn about the eco-systems and camp next to the Alto Madre de Dios River.
Day 2: Hike to a 40-meter tall canopy viewpoint to see colorful native birds like toucans and macaws flying in the trees. We will visit monkey island by jeep to see different species of monkeys and then continue by boat to the Tambopata National Reserve for a 5 kilometer hike to reach Sandoval Lake. A boat trip will give us the chance to glimpse endangered giant otters and some of the largest crocodiles in South America.
Day 3: Continue by boat to the community of Shintuya for another walk in the jungle where we can see birds such as eagles and kingfishers. Our day ends in Soga de Oro where we will visit Salvacion Lake and look for the pre-historic Hoatzin bird and caimans while watching the sunset. Camp on raised platforms near the lake.
Day 3: Start your day with an early morning hike in the tropical jungle to see more wildlife and stop at a river to fish for piranhas. After lunch, walk through the jungle canopy on a series of exciting bridges 30 meters high before retiring to the lodge for your last night.
Day 4: Today we will say goodbye to the jungle and return to Atalaya to hop on our bus passing through the cloud forest as we make our way back to Cuzco.
Day 4: Have breakfast early in the morning and then return with the group towards Puerto Maldonado totake a quick tour to the town marketplace if time allows and transfer to the bus station for your night bus back to Cuzco. INCLUDED: Round trip bus (Cuzco - Puerto Maldonado), Round trip transfer Puerto Maldonado airport - Amazon jungle lodge, River transportation on Madre de Dios River, Taricaya Project Canopy Walk, Bungalow-style accommodation (double rooms with private bathroom, single supplement available at an extra charge), All meals at lodge (vegetarian option), Bottled water and typical natural beverages, Excursions with expert English-speaking Jungle Guide, Life vest, rubber boots. NOT INCLUDED: Tambopata National Reserve Entrance Fee ($15 USD), Extra snacks and drinks, Tips for guides.
PRICE £ 374 INCLUDED: Private bus and boat, Rubber boots and rain poncho, All camping equipment, Native Guide, Mineral water, First aid kit, Cook, 3 meals per day, Sleeping Bag, Entrance to Aguas Calientes Natural Hot Springs, Entrance to Palotoa Ecological Reserve, 1 night hostel accommodation in Pilcopata, All Campsites. NOT INCLUDED: Extra snacks and drinks, Tips for guides.
MANU NATIONAL PARK 5 Days / 4 Nights
Stay an extra day and spend more time immersed in nature! Visit Manu National Park for an adventurous 5 day / 4 night trip which will give you the chance to traverse the Inchipato River and be one with the jungle. More information upon request. Prices shown below.
PRICE £ 359 AMAZON JUNGLE
Puerto Maldonado 3 Days / 4 Nights
Immerse yourself in the Peruvian jungle on a short trip to Puerto Maldonado where you will navigate the Madre de Dios river and discover thousands of different native animal and plant species with a local guide. See monkeys, turtles, giant otters and more native wildlife on this 3 day trip that you will surely never forget.
PRICE £ 404
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INCLUDED EXPERIENCES IN SOUTH AMERICA Tena - Amazon 3D / 2N Cotococha Lodge
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Cuzco - Sacred Valley Day Tour
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Uyuni - Salt Flats Adventure 3D/2N
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Paracas - Ballestas Islands Boat Tour
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Arequipa - Colca Canyon 2D/1N
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Potosi - Cerro Rico Active Mines Day Trip
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Take a 3-hour tour to visit the local workers in the active mine of Cerro Rico (at 4,400m) and learn the history of Potosi. Descend approximately 2 or 3 levels to visit "El Tio", the god of the mine, and to get a feel for the harsh working conditions. Experience the Potosi mines just like the local workers. t No ded lu Inc
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The Pantanal is the world's largest freshwater floodplain, comparable in size with countries like Great Britain. Fish for piranha, walk next to alligators, go horseback riding and take a night safari by jeep. Immerse yourself in the remote and natural beauty surrounded by abundant flora and fauna in this spectacular region of Brazil.
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Spend the night with an indigenous family on the remote island of Amantani. Get to know local Aymara and Quechua-speaking families and experience their unique way of living. Admire awe-inspiring views of Lago Titicaca and the Cordillera Real Mountain Range.
An unforgettable 3-day expedition through the vast and blinding-white salt flats of Uyuni into the desert of southwest Bolivia to visit tiny villages lost in the desert, multi-colored lakes filled with flamingos, Sol de Mañana geyser at 5,000m and thermal hot-springs. Visit one of the world's highest deserts and largest salt flats on this once-in-a-lifetime journey. Inc
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Observe giant Andean condors and vicuña, colorful traditions and music. Get a taste for the unique flavors of the region by enjoying Andean cuisine and dancing with locals in traditional dress. Rise early to take a nature walk among steep majestic canyon walls and spend your evening relaxing at the therapeutic hot springs.
With an ideal climate and millions of opportunities to take amazing photos, this is a day trip that you cannot miss from Cuzco. Pass through the villages of Pisaq, Calca, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero to see ancient Inca archaeological sites and indigenous marketplaces with high quality alpaca wool products and handicrafts. Inc
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Take a boat tour to see Peruvian Boobies (native bird), penguins and abundant marine life. Check out the impressive Candelabra geoglyph, sea lions, Humboldt Penguins, Peruvian Pelicans as well as other impressive varieties of sea bird species. Feeling lucky? Watch the waters for dolphins.
Cruise to the top of 500m high sand dunes and go rocketing down the slopes in a sand buggy. Let go of your fears and sandboard down the steep sandy slopes with a few pointers from your local guide. Admire the breathtaking sunset over the vast desert landscape and take photos in the golden twilight before racing back to Huacachina. Inc
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Explore the natural beauty of Cajas National Park, right outside of Cuenca, one of Ecuador’s most beautiful cities. Take a guided tour throughout the park to see awe-inspiring views of the many lakes, lagoons, flora and fauna that the park has to offer.
Experience Peru on an exciting trip from Huaraz to the Llanganuco Lagoon. On this journey you will stop at several small traditional towns where you can taste local homemade ice cream and buy handmade crafts. Once you arrive at Llanganuco Lagoon you can take a tour of the lake on boat, or sit back and relax while taking in the beautiful atmosphere. Inc
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Learn about true Brazilian society from locals in the largest favela in the country. This experience takes you into the heart of the Vila Canoas and Rocinha favelas, to show you a close-up look at the complex architecture, developing commerce and warm, friendly people.
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Experience a once in a lifetime ferry journey along the Chilean coast weaving in and out of the Patagonian Fiords where you will cross through narrow passes surrounded by massive mountain peaks. Along the way you will see breath taking views of glaciers spilling into the sea, icebergs floating nearby and marine life like seals, dolphins and possibly whales.
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Ushuaia - Tierra Del Fuego National Park
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Travel 65 km along Lake Nahuel Huapi on a jaw dropping excursion passing by Playa Bonita and Huemul Island, eventually arriving at the foot of Cerro Campanario. You will ascend the mountain by chairlift to reach the summit, where you will have time to admire one of the most magnificent views of the region and grab a hot cocoa from the mountaintop cafe.
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Enjoy the great scenery of Patagonia with an exciting 3 day / 2 night journey between Bariloche and El Chalten stopping along the way to visit the famous Cueva de Las Manos where you will take a guided tour to view ancient cave paintings that are over 9,000 years old. Relax and take in the panoramic views of this vast region along the way! Inc
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Your journey begins in Mendoza where you will take a guided tour of the principal wine making area in the country. Here you will visit both industrial and artesanal wineries to see how some of the world’s best wine is created. You will also have the pleasure of tasting many different wines while enjoying the great atmosphere of the region.
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Buenos Aires - Tango Night Experience
Visit some of the most breathtaking scenery in Salta, La Quebrada de las Conchas and the ancient picturesque villages along the way. Let yourself awe at the beautiful colors and impressive rock formations such as the Devil’s Throat, and visit a prestigious winery to learn the secrets of the region’s wine.
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Experience the beauty that Brazil has to offer you. On this trip you will enjoy island hopping while sailing on a shared boat within the bay of Paraty. Your boat will stop at several relaxing and beautiful sandy beaches where you can go for a swim, or grab your snorkel gear to discover the tropical marine life off of the rocky shorelines.
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San Pedro Atacama - Moon Valley Trip 25 See abstract natural formations, salt caves and the Licancabur Volcano in one of the world's driest deserts. Watch the landscape turn brilliant shades of red as the awe-inspiring sun set sinks over the horizon.
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PERU & BOLIVIA PASSES
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Peru
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Ica Huacachina
6 Nazca
PRICE: £ 314 Start: Cuzco
4 Ballestas Island 5 Sand Boarding & Buggy Ride 6 Colca Canyon 2D/1N 7 Sacred Valley Trip 8 Amantani Home Stay 2D/1N
Magical Inca Ways
PRICE: £ 279
PRICE: £ 364 Start: Lima
Full Peru & Bolivia Ways (Lima - La Paz + Bolivia Pass)
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 18 - 25 days Included Activities in Pass:
PRICE: £ 669 Start: La Paz
4 Ballestas Island 5 Sand Boarding & Buggy Ride 6 Colca Canyon 2D/1N 7 Sacred Valley Trip 8 Amantani Home Stay 2D/IN 9 Salt Flats Adventure 3D/2N 10 Active Mine Day Trip
Pachamama Ways
(La Paz - Lima + Bolivia Pass)
PRICE: £ 669
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Bolivia
La Paz
7 Sacred Valley
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8 Amantani Home Stay 2D/1N Copacabana
Potosi
La Paz Start: Cuzco
10 Active Mine Day Trip Sucre Potosi
Into Bolivia Ways (Cuzco - La Paz)
PRICE: £ 119 Start: La Paz
10 Active Mine Day Trip
Salt Flats Adventure 3D/2N 9
Start: La Paz Finish: la Paz
PRICE: £ 139 Start: Cuzco
Buenazo Ways
(Cuzco - La Paz + Bolivia Pass)
PRICE: £ 399 Start: La Paz
Recommended Min. Trip Time:
(La Paz - Cuzco + Bolivia Pass)
7 Sacred Valley Trip 8 Amantani Home Stay 2D/1N 9 Salt Flats Adventure 3D/2N 10 Active Mine Day Trip
Salt & Mines Ways PRICE: £ 309
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PRICE: £ 429
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Ceviche Ways
Uyuni
Salt Flats Adventure 3D/2N 9
Super Inca Ways (La Paz - Lima)
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 12 days Included Activities in Pass:
Mystical Inca Ways
10 Active Mine Day Trip
PRICE: £ 364 Start: La Paz
Colca Canyon 2D/1N
Sucre Potosi
Andean Ways (Lima - La Paz)
Amantani Home Stay 2D/1N
Arequipa
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Copacabana
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Recommended Min. Trip Time: 9 days Included Activities in Pass:
9 Salt Flats Adventure 3D/2N 10 Active Mine Day Trip
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 5 days Included Activities in Pass: 9 Salt Flats Adventure 3D/2N
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Ecuador
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Alpaca Ways
PRICE: £ 649
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Lima
Beaches & Mountains Ways
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 9 - 17 days Included Activities in Pass:
PRICE: £ 279 Start: Lima Finish: Guayaquil
1 Amazon Experience 3D/2N 2 Cajas National Park 3 Llanganuco Lagoon
Start: Quito Finish: Quito
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 13 days Included Activities in Pass:
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Into Ecuador Ways
PRICE: £ 279
1 Amazon Experience 3D/2N 2 Cajas National Park
PRICE: £ 479
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AGOS P A L A G T E BUDG LAND ISABEL4ADaIS ys / 3 Nights
BUDGET GA LAPAGOS SANTA CR U Z ISLAND 4, 5 or 6 Days DAY 1: Hotel pick-up and transfer to airport in Quito or Guayaquil.
Fly to Baltra Island where you will be transferred to Puerto Ayora. Take the afternoon to enjoy walking through the Charles Darwin Scientific Station to learn about giant Galapagos turtles and other endemic species of flora and fauna found in these beautiful islands. Shop through the stores on the pier in Puerto Ayora.
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DAY 2: Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Galapagos after breakfast by snorkeling
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with sea lions, sharks and sea iguanas. Bird watch for marine birds on your hike to Estrada Point. Cross through lava tunnels in Bellavista and hike to a scenic overlook point for panoramic views of Galapagos in its beautiful natural state.
DAY 3: Free Day. Choose from a wide variety of optional activities such as snorkeling in beautiful turquoise waters with abundant marine life, trekking to scenic overlook points, visiting different islands and relaxing at your hotel. Take the day to explore Galapagos just the way you want. (If you purchase the 5 Day or 6 Day trip, these days are also free to do any optional activity you choose).
DAY 4: Free Day. Choose from a wide variety of optional activities such as snorkeling in beautiful turquoise waters with abundant marine life, trekking to scenic overlook points, visiting different islands and relaxing at your hotel. Take the day to explore Galapagos just the way you want. (If you purchase the 5 Day or 6 Day trip, these days are also free to do any optional activity you choose). Say goodbye to Galapagos as you take a transfer from Puerto Ayora back to Baltra Island and hop on your return flight to Quito or Guayaquil. Upon arrival you will be dropped off at your hostel.
INCLUDED
Roundtrip airfare to Galapagos from Quito or Guayaquil Ground transportation & boat transfers Roundtrip Transfers: Baltra - Puerto Ayora Shared Hotel Accommodation Breakfasts Bilingual National Park Guide
NOT INCLUDED
Galapagos National Park Entry Fee ($100 USD) Galapagos Migratory/Transit Control Card ($10 USD) Use of snorkeling equipment (snorkel, mask and fins) Extra Excursions and Optional Activities Lunches & Dinners Tips for guide & crew members
ISABELA ISLAND ADD-ON: *Add a roundtrip boat transfer to Isabela Island and 2 nights at a Budget Hotel with breakfast for an extra 189 Euro per person. Isabela
PRICES Hotel Quality
4D/3N
5D/4N
From Quito or Guayaquil
6D/5N
Budget Hotel Single
£ 754
£ 814
£ 864
Budget Hotel Double
£ 744
£ 809
£ 854
3* Hotel Single
£ 979
£ 1104
£ 1219
3* Hotel Double
£ 814
£ 874
£ 929
4* Hotel Single
£ 1044
£ 1179
£ 1319
4* Hotel Double
£ 929
£ 1029
£ 1134
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Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island where you will be welcomed by your bilingual naturalist guide and transferred to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island for lunch at a local restaurant. At 2:00pm we will hop on a public boat taxi for a 2-hour ride to Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island. Here we will visit Flamingo Lagoon to see these beautiful birds in their natural habitat.
miles from Puerto Villamil (45 minute bus ride) where we can hike this massive 6-mile wide and 300 feet deep crater, the second largest in the world. On our visit to Chico Volcano we can feel the warm temperature of the ground, a reminder that we are walking on an active volcano. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to snorkel at Concha Perla to see bright tropical fish, starfish, sea lions and possibly sea turtles.
DAY 3: Visit the Giant Turtle Breeding Center and the famous “Muro de las Lagrimas” on Isabela Island which served as a prison from 1946 to 1959. After lunch, take a trip to Tintoreras Island, named for the “Tintoreras” white finned sharks that inhabit the waters here. Watch for Galapagos penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and sea turtles. Snorkel with vividly colored fish and if you’re lucky see manta rays and possibly sharks.
DAY 4:
Pass by “Los Gemelos”, two giant sinkholes created by subterranean lava flows on your way back to Puerto Ayora and Baltra Airport for your return flight to Quito or Guayaquil where your trip comes to an end.
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Roundtrip airfare to Galapagos from Quito or Guayaquil All excursions, ground transportation & boat transfers Roundtrip Transfers: Baltra - Puerto Ayora – Isabela Hotel Accommodation All Meals During Trip (B/L/D) Bilingual National Park Guide Use of snorkeling equipment (snorkel, mask and fins)
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($100 USD) Migratory Control Card ($10 USD) Isabela dock fee ($5 USD) Beverages (soft drinks and alcohol) Tips for Guides
PRICES Hotel Quality Budget Hotel Single
From Quito or Guayaquil
4D/3N
£ 979
Budget Hotel Double £ 929 3* Hotel Single
£ 1019
3* Hotel Double
£ 969
4* Hotel Single
£ 1139
4* Hotel Double
£ 1074
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Begin your long-awaited adventure with a flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island where an English speaking guide will welcome you and take you to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island for a delicious lunch. Enjoy the scenery on a 3-hour speedboat ride to reach Isabela Island where you will visit Flamingos Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon in the Galapagos and one of the most important Flamingo breeding grounds in the region. Relax at your hotel in the evening and recharge your batteries for a big day ahead.
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DAY 2 Start your day off early with breakfast before departing to Sierra Negra Volcano, the world’s second largest volcanic crater located 13 miles from Puerto Villamil, where you can hike to the crater at 1,124 meters for panoramic views of the beach below. Continue your expedition to the active Chico Volcano where you can warm your feet on the surrounding ground. In the afternoon, you will have the chance to go snorkeling in the protected Concha de Perla bay (snorkel, mask and fins provided).
DAY 3 Take an interesting morning visit to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and “Wall Of Tears”, a lava brick wall built by prisoners that once inhabited the island. Explore a small tunnel made from volcanic rock and continue to another flamingo nesting lagoon before lunch. Sail to Tintoreras Islet to snorkel in clear, calm water with colorful tropical fish and white-tip sharks known as “Tintoreras” as they rest on the ocean floor. Watch for penguins, sea lions, and marine iguanas while enjoying the beaches of Isabela (snorkel, mask and fins provided).
DAY 4 An early 6:00am speedboat will take you to Puerto Ayora, where a guide will welcome you and take you to see giant turtles in their natural habitat in the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. After lunch, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the 100-year-old Lonesome George giant turtle, the last living Pinta Island tortoise.
DAY 5 After breakfast we will travel 2.5 hours by speed boat to Floreana Island to snorkel in the the turquoise waters at the Floreana Lobery. In the afternoon we will visit the Floreana Highlands to see old pirate caves, the Asylum of Peace scenic overlook point and the ancient habitat of Wittmer, one of the earliest inhabitants of the island. Watch locals extract fresh spring water from the island and take a refreshing drink, then return to Puero Ayora.
DAY 6 Our last stop in the Galapagos Islands is at “Los Gemelos”, huge twin craters formed by an underground lava river, where we will stop on our way to Baltra Airport. Enjoy your return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
PRICES
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Flight tickets from Quito or Guayaquil Hotel Accommodation (Single or Double) All meals (B/L/D), Naturalist English Speaking guide Snorkel, mask & fins on Isabela & Floreana Islands Horses on Isabela Island Transfer: Puerto Ayora - Floreana - Puerto Ayora Isabela - Puerto Ayora (by speed boat) Transfer: Baltra - Puerto Ayora – Baltra
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NOT INCLUDED
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($100 USD) Migratory Control Card ($10 USD) Isabela dock fee ($5 USD) Beverages (soft drinks and alcohol) Tips for Guides
Hotel Quality
5D/4N
6D/5N
Budget Hotel Single
£ 1189
£ 1294
Budget Hotel Double
£ 1119
£ 1204
3* Hotel Single
£ 1234
£ 1379
3* Hotel Double
£ 1164
£ 1294
4* Hotel Single
£ 1379
£ 1514
4* Hotel Double
£ 1294
£ 1419
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Beaches & Falls Ways
Carioca Ways
PRICE: £ 464 Start: Foz
PRICE: £ 304 Start: Foz
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 13 days Included Activities in Pass:
Pele Ways
PRICE: £ 374
12 Day Trip to Argentina Falls 13 Schooner Boat Trip 14 Favela Experience
PRICE: £ 464
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PRICE: £ 664
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Recommended Min. Trip Time: 13 days Included Activities in Pass:
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Recommended Min. Trip Time: 10 days Included Activities in Pass:
Falls & Beaches Ways
Buenos Aires Tango Night Experience 16
Start: Buenos Aires La Boca Ways
PRICE: £ 589 Start: Rio
Pao De Queijo Ways
PRICE: £ 544 Recommended Min. Trip Time: 10 days Included Activities in Pass:
12 Day Trip to Argentina Falls 13 Schooner Boat Trip 14 Favela Experience 16 Tango Night Experience
Capoeira Dancing Brazil
Favela Day Trip Experience
Favela Funk Party
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Mendoza
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Bike City Trip
Buenos Aires 16
Argentina
Chorizo Express Ways PRICE: £ 304
Tango Night Experience
(via Mendoza)
Wine & Mountain Ways PRICE: £ 344 Wine & Mountain Express Ways PRICE: £ 319
Chile
BUENOS AIRES
Buenos Aires
24
Pucon
Argentina
16 Tango Night Experience
Circuito Chico Trip 18
Patagonia Roots Ways PRICE: £ 1184
Chile
Perito Moreno
Note: Patagonia Fiords 4D/3N departs only 1 day a week.
BARILOCHE Bariloche
Puerto Varas Puerto Montt
Puerto Madryn
22 Patagonia Fiords 4D/3N Experience
Puerto Natales El Chalten El Calafate
Alternative 20 Perito Moreno Glacier Trip
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 23 days Included Activities in Pass:
16 Tango Night Experience 18 Circuito Chico Trip 19 Ruta 40 Adventure 20 Alternative Perito Moreno Glacier Trip 22 Patagonia Fiords 4D/3N Experience 23 Osorno Volcano Day Trip 24 Bike City Trip
BARILOCHE
Argentina
Osorno Volcano Trip 23
Chile
Patagonia Explorer Ways PRICE: £ 1204
19 Ruta 40 Adventure
Puerto Natales
Start: Santiago
Start: Buenos Aires
Bariloche
22 Patagonia Fiords 4D/3N Experience
12 Day Trip to Argentina Falls 15 Cafayate & Villages 16 Tango Night Experience 17 Wine Experience
Chile
Santiago
Puerto Varas Puerto Montt
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 13 days Included Activities in Pass:
(via Mendoza)
SANTIAGO
Osorno Volcano Trip 23
Tango Night Experience
Start: Buenos Aires
PATAGONIA
PRICE: £ 784
16
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16 Tango Night Experience 17 Wine Experience 24 Bike City Trip
Bike City Trip
Buenos Aires
17 Wine Experience
Start: Buenos Aires Finish: Buenos Aires
Iguazu & North West Ways
Cordoba Mendoza
Start: Buenos Aires
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 5 - 7 days Included Activities in Pass:
Trip to 12 Day Argetina Falls
Brazil
Argentina
Start: Santiago
17 Wine Experience
Puerto Iguazu
15 Cafayate & Villages
Start: Bariloche Finish: Bariloche
Patagonia Loop Ways PRICE: £ 1224 (Runs all Year)
El Calafate Alternative 20 Perito Moreno Glacier Trip
Ushuaia Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego 21
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 17 days Included Activities in Pass: 20 Alternative Perito Moreno Glacier Trip 21 Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego 22 Patagonia Fiords 4D/3N Experience 23 Osorno Volcano Day Trip
*This route runs all year. Patagonia Fiords 4D/3N Experience departs only one day a week.
Ruta 40 Adventure operates from November 15 - March 31 only. Patagonia Fiords 4D/3N Experience departs only 1 day a week. Please be sure to book in advance.
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Mendoza - Aconcagua Valley El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier
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Tango Night 16 Experience
Santiago Buenos Aires
Bike City Trip 24
Glacier & Fiords South Ways
PRICE: £ 854
Circuito Chico Trip 18
Puerto Varas
Start Santiago
(Santiago - Ushuaia) Recommended Min. Trip Time: 16 days
Pucon
Osorno Volcano Trip 23
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Start Bariloche
Patagonia Fiords South Ways (Bariloche - Ushuaia) Recommended Min. Trip Time: 14 days
Bariloche
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PRICE: £ 834
Puerto Montt
Start Buenos Aires
Fiords & Lakes South Ways
Chile
22 Patagonia Fiords 4D/3N Experience
(B. Aires - Ushuaia) Recommended Min. Trip Time: 16 days
PRICE: £ 1104
El Calafate
Puerto Natales
Alternative 20 Perito Moreno Glacier Trip
Ushuaia Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego 21
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PATAGONIA W TREK DAY 1 - Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park
Begin your exciting 5 day adventure to Torres del Paine National Park by departing at 14:30 hrs. on a 2-hour bus from Puerto Natales to the Laguna Amarga Entrance of the park. Upon arrival you will purchase your ticket and take a shuttle to the Las Torres sector where you will stay overnight in the Refugio Torre Central. (3 Hours; Easy)
DAY 2 - Trekking to Base Torres
Start your amazing trek at 9:00 am with fantastic views of lake Nordenskjöld and Almirante Nieto Mountain, featuring a hanging glacier. After passing through an ancient Lenga forest you will reach “The Moraine”, a challenging 45-minute ascent to reach the impressive lookout at the Torres del Paine base with amazing views of the glacier lake and the 3 monumental towers rising over 2,600 meters in height. Spend the night at the cozy Refugio El Chileno. (6-8 Hours; Difficult)
DAY 3 - Trekking from El Chileno to Los Cuernos Refugio
Hit the trail by 9:00 am and follow the trail to Refugio Los Cuernos, passing through the base of Almirante Nieto Mountain, a sector of the Paine Massif with great views of Nordenskjöld Lake. In December, look for vibrantly colored flora like the Ciruelillo (Fire Bush) with vivid red flowers. Spend the night at Refugio Los Cuernos, one of the most charming sites in the whole park. (4-5 Hours; Medium)
DAY 4 - Trekking to French Valley and Pehoe
Wake up early for a long day of scenic ups and downs. Hike for 2 hours along a rolling trail to reach Campamento Italiano with picturesque views of Nordenskjöld Lake. From here, the ascent continues to Paine Grande lookout where you can see a hanging glacier and some small avalanches. At Mirador Valle del Francés you can admire panoramic views of the valley with it’s breathtaking mountains. End your day in the Pehoé sector of the park. (10-12 hours; Difficult)
DAY 5 - Trekking to Grey Glacier
Take a morning walk along Grey Lake with spectacular views of the mountains and the Grey Glacier in the distance. Hike through a Beech tree forest to reach the main lookout right in front of the glacier. Return to Pehoe Lake in time to take the Catamaran at 18:30 to the Pudeto sector, where your bus will be waiting to take you back to Puerto Natales by 21:00 hrs. (8-9 Hours; Medium) *From March 16 - April 30 travelers will stay at Torre Central for two nights, as El Chileno Lodge closes on March 15, 2012. *If you miss the catamaran, you may have to spend an additional night at Paine Grande Lodge at an additional cost.
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Includes: All meals at the Refugios (4 Breakfasts / 4 Lunch Boxes / 4 Dinners). Day 1 Dinner only & Day 5 Breakfast and Lunch box only.
PRICE
(per person)
£ 579
NOT INCLUDED
Meals 4 Nights of accommodation at Refugios (Mountain Lodges) with Entrance Fee to Torres del Paine National Park ($28 USD) sleeping bags. Medical insurance Transportation in regular buses from Puerto Natales–Torres del Paine–Puerto Natales. Shuttle from the main entrance of Laguna Amarga to Las Torres sector. Catamaran Pehoé (Lake crossing from Pehoé sector to Pudeto sector to (per person) connect with transportation to Puerto Natales).
PRICE
£ 374
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