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You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

1. MACHU PICCHU CIRCUITS

Machu Picchu regulations require all visitors to follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to prevent overcrowding. The circuit-specific entrance tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. At the time of booking, you may select your preferred circuit, subject to availability. If no selection is made, we will book a circuit based on availability at the time of booking. All circuits offer the opportunity to enjoy the beauty, history, and impressive ingenuity of this ancient site. TO NOTE: Travellers completing the Inca trail and 1-day Inca Trail will be assigned Circuit 3 for their guided visit of Machu Picchu, but will also have access to the panoramic viewpoint upon arrival via the Sun Gate.

2. MACHU PICCHU REGULATIONS

Current and correct passport details are required at time of confirmation. For more details please see the following page . Please also note that regulations have been implemented for all visitors to Machu Picchu which require that different circuits be followed within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The new circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same route, but be aware that it is possible that members of the same group might be visiting Machu Picchu on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Rest assured that regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site.

3. LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS

Last minute bookings of this trip when choosing the 1-day Inca Trail option will be on an “on request” basis only. To make a booking request of a tour which includes the Inca Trail G Adventures requires your full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number.

4. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM TAX

The Brazilian government has implemented the Taxa de Turismo Sustentável (Sustainable Tourism Tax), effective May 5, 2026. You will be required to pay this fee directly when traveling through Angra dos Reis en route to Ilha Grande in the amount of 55 BRL (approximately 11 USD). Payment can be online in advance on the Viva Angra website or on site via QR code at the Port of Angra dos Reis before boarding the ferry. Please be aware that this fee must be covered directly by travellers prior to embarkation of the ferry.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. This will typically include toast, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options.

Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other’s company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.

For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night.

We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Savour a farm-to-table Andean lunch at the Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosqo. Taste local quinoa, corn, tubers, and seasonal produce prepared by resident chefs trained through a community initiative.

Hear how meal revenues fund micro-enterprises and agricultural projects across the valley. The flavours are fresh and rooted in place; the impact is lasting, with hospitality directly supporting rural livelihoods.

Ride the train to Machu Picchu along the cliff-hugging tracks of the Urubamba gorge. Watch snow peaks give way to cloud forest as the river braids below and Andean hamlets slip past the window.

Glide by terraces and trailheads that hint at ancient routes to the citadel. This relaxed journey is about anticipation—landscapes narrowing and green intensifying as you approach the cradle of the Inca heartland.

Join a guided tour of Machu Picchu, the fabled mountaintop citadel wrapped in cloud forest. Walk among temples and terraces, learning how Inca engineering tamed steep slopes and channelled mountain springs.

Pause to absorb classic views from stone-cut vantage points and decode symbols in shrines like the Temple of the Sun. UNESCO-listed and era-defining, the site’s grandeur lies in its harmony with the surrounding peaks and sky.

Boat across Lake Titicaca to the Uros floating islands, learning how families harvest totora reeds to build homes and boats atop the water. Glide onward to Taquile to meet a community renowned for textile artistry.

Browse cooperatives where Taquile’s textile tradition—recognized by UNESCO—thrives, and take in blue-on-blue horizons at 3,800m. This is high-altitude culture carried by lake breezes and lived with quiet pride.

Travel to the peninsula to visit the Luquina Chico community, meeting Aymara hosts who share traditions, music, and seasonal farming techniques shaped by the lake’s rhythms.

Hear first-hand how community-led tourism supports education and preserves heritage. From lakeside paths to warm conversations, the experience reveals daily life at the world’s highest navigable lake through genuine, small-scale encounters.

Set out on a 4×4 expedition across the Salar de Uyuni, a vast white expanse etched with hexagonal salt crusts. Play with perspective for surreal photos, then traverse the altiplano past flamingo-filled lagoons and steaming fields.

Ranges of active volcanoes and bladed rock formations frame a palette of reds, blues, and alabaster. The silence is profound; the sky, infinite—an elemental journey across one of Earth’s most singular landscapes.

Spend time with the Santiago de Agencha community at the Jukil Lodge, learning about quinoa cultivation, desert oases, and life on the Uyuni fringes. Share meals cooked with local ingredients and time-honoured recipes.

Join a guided walk to the sacred Jukil viewpoint for sweeping vistas of the village and salt flats. Your stay directly supports employment, cultural preservation, and youth opportunities in this remote corner of Bolivia.

Explore the Valley of the Moon, where wind and time have carved dunes, ridges, and salt-crusted plains into otherworldly forms. Stroll viewpoints that show the Atacama Desert meeting the Andes.

As late light slides across the wind-sculpted dunes, the landscape shifts from gold to copper and rose. The stillness, textures, and alien beauty make this one of Chile’s most photogenic natural amphitheatres.

Join a guided city tour through classic barrios and civic plazas, then visit the Museum of Memory and Human Rights for a sobering lens on Chile’s recent past.

Cap it off at the Mercado Central to sample local flavours and, time permitting, try a cheeky Terremoto—the pineapple-ice-cream wine concoction beloved by santiaguinos. It’s a day that blends history, daily life, and taste.

Head into cool-climate wine country for a Casablanca Valley winery tour. Walk vine rows brushed by Pacific breezes and taste Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay noted for bright acidity and citrus-mineral lift.

Peek into barrel rooms and learn how soil, fog, and latitude shape style. A guided tasting ties the terroir to your glass, showcasing one of Chile’s most celebrated modern appellations.

Settle in for a scenic drive through the Seven Lakes District, tracing the Andean foothills past mirror-calm lakes, lenga and coihue forests, and snow-rimmed horizons.

Photo stops reveal sapphire waters like Lácar, Espejo, and Nahuel Huapi linked by Route 40. The journey is a moving postcard of Patagonia’s lake country—crisp air, evergreen scent, and mountain light bouncing off glassy surfaces.

Visit a working ranch to ride with a Gaucho across Patagonian meadows, picking up horsemanship tips and stories from the saddle. Pause to share the mate ritual and sweet alfajores.

Gather for a traditional Patagonian asado—beef or lamb slow-roasted over embers—paired with salads and rustic sides. It’s a cultural immersion that tastes as good as it feels, set to mountain backdrops and open-sky quiet.

Experience the power of Iguacu/Iguazú Falls from both countries. On the Argentine side, walk catwalks over racing rivers to the brink of Devil’s Throat; on the Brazilian side, embrace sweeping panoramic platforms perfect for photos.

Butterflies, mist rainbows, and the roar of 275 cascades fill the subtropical air. Trails are well-maintained and interpretive signs illuminate the falls’ geology and rainforest ecology.

Shop a local market with a Peruvian chef to discover Amazonian fruits, Andean peppers, and herbs before a hands-on class preparing ceviche, lomo saltado, and a pisco sour.

Pick up techniques behind Peru’s world-acclaimed cuisine and enjoy your creations together. This optional culinary experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; availability may vary by date.

Join a chef at San Pedro or a similar market to select Andean produce, then learn to prepare regional dishes spotlighting native potatoes, quinoa, and rocoto peppers.

Discover how altitude and heritage shape flavours in the former Inca capital. This enriching workshop is at additional cost and bookable on tour, typically offered in small groups.

Hike to Rainbow Mountain to see the famed striped mineral bands sweeping across a high Andean ridge. Expect thin air, big skies, and herds of alpaca against glaciated massifs.

Guides set a steady pace with ample photo stops and coca tea breaks. This challenging trek is at additional cost and bookable on tour; acclimatization is essential.

Descend from icy La Cumbre to the lush Yungas on the legendary Death Road mountain biking route. Ride past waterfalls, cloud forest cliffs, and condor-patrolled valleys.

Support vehicles, safety briefings, and quality gear help manage the adrenaline. This full-day adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour; weather and conditions may affect operations.

Head south of the city to wander Valley of the Moon (La Paz), a maze of eroded clay spires, honeycombed gullies, and desert blooms set against Altiplano skies.

Easy walking paths reveal textures and forms that shift with the light. This short nature outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour, pairing well with a city orientation.

Visit Cal Orck’o to see thousands of dinosaur footprints stamped into a dramatic, near-vertical limestone wall. Explore Cretaceous Park’s exhibits to decode species, strides, and fossilization.

The site brings deep time to life just outside Bolivia’s colonial gem. This paleontology-focused experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Swap boots for a board and sandboard the dunes of Valle de la Muerte near San Pedro. Learn technique on forgiving slopes, then carve lines as sunset paints the desert.

Transport, boards, and instruction are included. This active desert adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour, weather permitting.

Tackle an iconic Andean peak on a guided ascent of Villarrica, an active stratovolcano with glacier fields and panoramic lake views. Crampons, ice axes, and expert guides keep the pace steady.

On clear days, peer into a fuming crater before sliding down snowfields. This demanding, weather-dependent climb is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a paddle crew for whitewater rafting on the Trancura’s Class III–IV rapids. Navigate bouncy waves, swift channels, and basalt-lined bends beneath the volcano’s watch.

All gear and safety briefings provided. This splashy half-day is at additional cost and bookable on tour; water levels shape the route and difficulty.

Settle into a classic salón for a tango show and dinner that blends orchestra, singers, and dancers moving with porteño passion. Sip Malbec as footwork snaps and melodies swell.

From historic milonga roots to stage-lit elegance, the performance traces a century of urban soul. This evening outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour; upgrades and lessons may be available.

Lift off for a helicopter flight that sweeps above jungle canopies and the churning horseshoe of Devil’s Throat. The view compresses scale into a single epic tableau.

Flights are short and weather-dependent, with limited seats. This scenic add-on is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride an open zodiac for a spray-soaked dash to the base of major curtains on the Brazilian side. Expect drenched grins and thunder in your chest as the river surges.

Dry bags provided; bring quick-dry clothing. This high-energy experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk tropical pathways at Parque das Aves to meet toucans, macaws, and harpy eagles up close. Learn about Atlantic Forest conservation and rescue initiatives that protect endangered species.

Shaded trails and immersive aviaries make for easy, family-friendly viewing. This visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cast off on a classic schooner to cruise emerald coves and snorkel over fish-filled shallows near colonial Paraty. Bask on deck between swims as the crew mixes onboard caipirinhas.

Stops vary with tides and weather. This relaxed coastal outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour; masks and fins typically included.

Head into the hills to tour a traditional engenho where cachaca is distilled in copper stills from fresh-pressed sugarcane. Learn about aging in native woods and sample artisanal styles.

The visit connects colonial trade routes to today’s small-batch revival. This flavorful experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Follow forest trails through Atlantic rainforest to reach Lopes Mendes, a crescent of powder-fine sand and turquoise surf often cited among Brazil’s best beaches.

The hike is moderate with shady stretches and coastal lookouts; return by trail or boat as available. This nature outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Tick off Rio’s icons on a guided tour to Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado for sweeping bay views, then ride the cable car to Sugarloaf for sunset light over Copacabana and Urca.

Hear stories that weave football, samba, and carioca life into the skyline. This classic city experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided city tour of Cusco, exploring the Plaza de Armas and the sacred precinct of Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun). Learn how Inca stonework underpins colonial facades.

Tours often include nearby archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuamán, depending on timing and ticket choice. This cultural outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore the Sacred Valley on a guided tour through Andean villages and the fertile Urubamba River corridor. Learn how terraced slopes, maize fields, and age-old irrigation shaped Inca agriculture and settlement patterns.

Hear stories of Inca ingenuity while pausing at scenic viewpoints and traditional hamlets. The valley’s living culture—markets, Quechua language, and family farms—brings the past into the present in a landscape framed by snow-clad peaks.

Visit a community-run project in Ccaccaccollo to see traditional backstrap weaving and natural dyeing in action. Meet the Quechua artisans whose work sustains households and preserves techniques passed down for generations.

Discover how cochineal, indigo, and native plants create vivid hues, and how fair, direct sales support education and entrepreneurship. This is a tactile, respectful exchange that connects craft to culture and community resilience.

Stop in the village of Cuyo Chico for a pottery making demonstration using local clay and time-honoured firing methods. Watch forms emerge by hand and learn how adobe brick-making shapes homes across the Andes.

Gain insight into daily life as artisans explain techniques and motifs inspired by nature and Inca legacy. Enjoy valley views that take in distant Inca terraces and the highland light that bathes this creative corner of the Sacred Valley.

Start your adventure by meeting your CEO and group for a friendly trip briefing, safety overview, and logistics check. Get answers to your questions and pick up insider tips on local food, customs, and currency.

Build camaraderie from the outset as you learn how the journey flows and discuss optional activities you can add along the way. This relaxed session sets the tone for a smooth, sociable trip and helps you make the most of every stop.