SAVE $250 off select Classic, Local Living and Marine tours G Adventures

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G Adventures: BOOK by May 31, 2018.

SAVE $250 off select Classic, Local Living and Marine tours G Adventures

Full Price: $4749

Code: 18PA250TRA04
Book by: May 31, 2018
Travel by: December 31, 2018

Itinerary
 

Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Quito/Puerto Ayora
Transfer early to the airport for the flight to the Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival meet the Naturalist Guide, who will assist with the transfer to the Xavier, located in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Visit a tortoise ranch in the Santa Cruz highlands and get up close and personal with these ancient creatures. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3 Chinese Hat/Black Turtle Cove
Visit Chinese Hat for snorkelling opportunities and to observe the birds and sea lions before taking an excursion to Black Turtle Cove to see the marine life. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4 Cerro Dragón/Islas Daphne
Visit Cerro Dragón on the west coast of Santa Cruz Island to see land iguanas and a salt water lagoon frequented by flamingos and other species of birds. Continue to Daphne Island in the afternoon to spot birds and wildlife. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5 Islas Plaza/Santa Fé Island
Land at South Plaza in the morning for wildlife spotting opportunities. Afternoon visit to Santa Fé Island for guided walks to observe the wildlife and plentiful marine iguanas. Opportunities for swimming and snorkelling with the sea lions.Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6 San Cristóbal Island/Quito
Visit the Interpretation Centre on San Cristóbal Island before flying back to Quito. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7 Quito/Lima
Fly to Lima and enjoy the coastal city and wander through the neighbourhood of Miraflores. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8 Lima/Cusco
Hop on a flight to Cusco. Enjoy a free day of shopping and exploring the city. Opt for a city tour.

Exclusive Inclusions: Carte Blanche Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9 Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa community restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).

Exclusive Inclusions:G Adventures for Good Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit|G Adventures for Good Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley  Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10 Inca Trail
Depart Ollantaytambo by van to km 82 where the Inca Trail begins. Ease into things with a straight forward day of hiking, the meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins will give you plenty to look at.

Exclusive Inclusions:Get Active Inca Trail Hike Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11 Inca Trail
Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

Exclusive Inclusions:Get Active Inca Trail Hike Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 12Inca Trail
Cross two more passes and ruins along the way. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through cloud forest on the gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley.

At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the "town above the clouds." Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins ("forever young") located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).

Exclusive Inclusions:Get Active Inca Trail Hike Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 13 Machu Picchu/Cusco
The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the site and free time to explore until noon as permitted by the tourist ticket. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge, if time allows.

Catch the bus to Aguas Calientes to meet any non-hiking members of your group. Eat and relax before your train back to Cusco in the afternoon.

Exclusive Inclusions:Get Active Inca Trail Hike Meals included: Breakfast

Day 14 Cusco
Depart at any time. Meals included: Breakfast

What's Included

  • G Adventures for Good: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
  • G Adventures for Good: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
  • Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Xavier (4 nts)
  • Incredible wildlife encounters
  • Daily opportunities for swimming and snorkelling
  • Flights to and from the Galápagos Islands
  • Snorkelling equipment and wetsuits aboard Galápagos yacht
  • Sacred Valley guided tour
  • Pottery making demonstration
  • Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook, and porters (4 days)
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts), aboard the Xavier in twin-share cabins (4 nts), camping (3 nts).

Meals
13 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners 
Allow USD185-240 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included.

Transportation
Plane, motorized yacht (Xavier), van, train, hiking, public bus, panga.

Staff & experts
CEO/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Lima, Cusco and Quito, specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike.

Terms & Conditions:

Eligible passengers shall receive $250 o  per person on guaranteed departures of select small group Classic, Local Living & Marine tours valued over $2000 CAD as follows: Tour must be booked by May 31, 2018 at 23:59 EST for the G Adventures’ tour portion for travel departing before December 31, 2018. Valid for new bookings only and must quote promo code 18PA250TRA04 at time of booking. This promotion is only open to residents of Canada. Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts and is subject to availability. Does not apply to Private Groups & Departures, MS Expedition, National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures, Private Groups, Expedition, Galapagos boats, SPIT (The Inca Trail), AFMS (Maldives Dhoni Cruise), Cuba land trips, Independent trips, pre- or post-tour accommodation, insurance, international airfare not specified in the itinerary, upgrades, add-ons, “My Own Room” or “My Own Tent,” transfers, theme packs, or other in-country or on-board services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time without prior notice. Any refunds made with respect to products booked under this promotion shall be issued at the discounted rate. G Adventures reserves the right to cancel any booking due to unauthorized, altered, ineligible, or fraudulent use of discount. G Adventures is not responsible for technical or system errors that may interfere with or otherwise prohibit the use of the promotion. All G Adventures’ tours are subject to G Adventures’ full booking conditions, ask me for complete details.
 

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