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Colombia, Andes & Galápagos

62 days, Cartagena to La Paz

Hiker takes a break and enjoys the view of Machu Picchu
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Please note that Tayrona NP is normally closed during the month of February and Minca will be visited instead. See day 9 in the full itinerary for more information.

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Got two months? Want to make the most of them? There can be no better way to do so than one of the most sprawling of all our South American trips. Imagine 60 solid days spent exploring Colombia’s Lost City, ambling around Machu Picchu after conquering the Inca Trail in Peru, enjoying a homestay deep in the Amazon jungle, and snorkeling with sea lions in the Galápagos Islands. With a week of camping in the Galápagos included, there’s no possible way you’ll go home feeling like you missed out on anything in South America.

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Got two months? Want to make the most of them? There can be no better way to do so than one of the most sprawling of all our South American trips. Imagine 60 solid days spent exploring Colombia’s Lost City, ambling around Machu Picchu after conquering the Inca Trail in Peru, enjoying a homestay deep in the Amazon jungle, and snorkeling with sea lions in the Galápagos Islands. With a week of camping in the Galápagos included, there’s no possible way you’ll go home feeling like you missed out on anything in South America.

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Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 18, avg 14

Age requirement: 18-39

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Trees planted for this trip: 62

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Places visited

What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Wiwa Community Visit & Lunch, Gotshezhy Village
  • Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island
  • Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Guesthouse, Floreana Island
  • Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Cartagena
  • Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena
  • Your Discover Moment: Baños
  • Your Discover Moment: Lima
  • Your Foodie Moment: Huacachina Winery Visit, Huacachina
  • Your Discover Moment: Cusco
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
  • Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
  • Lost City of Teyuna trek (5 days)
  • Tayrona National Park excursion (excluding February departures)
  • Overnight desert camping (Tatacoa)
  • San Agustin ruins visit
  • Visit to Otavalo Market
  • Orientation walks in Medellin and Quito
  • Visit to Otavalo Market
  • Highlands visit (Floreana Island)
  • Loberia snorkelling excursion
  • Visit to Flamingo Lagoon and Tortoise Breeding Centre (Isabela Island)
  • Full-day hike of Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Lava tunnels
  • Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters (Galápagos Islands)
  • Beach time in Taganga, Mancora, and Huanchaco
  • Pachamanca ceremony (Nazca)
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Inca Trail hike with a local guide, cook, and porters (4 days)
  • Amazon Jungle and Colca Canyon excursions
  • Lake Titicaca excursion
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Simple hotels (41 nts, some multi-share), camping (7 nts), G Adventures-supported community guesthouse (2 nts), hammock or rustic bunks (4 nts), overnight buses (4 nts), homestays (3 nts).

Meals

42 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 16 dinners
Allow USD1145-1490 for meals not included.

Transportation

Local bus, 4x4, boat, truck, speedboat, van, motorized canoe, train, hiking, plane, minibus.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), CEO/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, local guides.

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.

Colombia, Andes & Galápagos

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