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The Great South American Journey–Quito to Fortaleza
About Peru
How do you possibly sum up an epic 73-day adventure throughout the entire continent of South America? From a unique homestay in the Amazon, to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, glittering Buenos Aires nightlife, the majesty of Iguassu Falls, and the mystery of Nazca, this massive tour is the perfect introduction to a whole (and incredibly exciting) portion of the world. Take this South America journey with a group of similar adventurers to yourself and be reminded why you started travelling in the first place.
What's Included
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 Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lago Titicaca
Your Discover Moment: Sucre
Your Discover Moment: Salta
Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires
Your Local Living Moment: Estancia Stay, Colonia La Concordia
Your Discover Moment: Paraty
Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
Your Discover Moment: Rio de Janeiro. Amazon Jungle, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, and Uyuni Salt Flats excursions. Beach time in Mancora, Huanchaco, Ilha Grande, and Jericoacoara. Pachamanca ceremony (Nazca). Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Inca Trail hike with a local guide and cook (4 days). G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products for use on the Inca Trail. Entrance and visit to Iguassu Falls (Argentina and Brazil sides). Orientation walks in Salvador and Fortaleza. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Mingle with the locals at a homestay in the Amazon, conquer the Inca Trail on the way to Machu Picchu, experience traditional life on Lake Titicaca, cross the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 4×4 excursion, stand in awe at Iguassu Falls, sip caipirinhas on world-renowned Brazilian beaches.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
1. The rules and regulations controlling the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu are continually changing. Before embarking on your adventure to Peru it is very important that you familiarize yourself with the Inca Trail booking policies and guidelines as described in a document available on our website, at the following URL address:
2.Please advise at time of booking if you do not wish to hike the Inca Trail. Instead, you will have 2 nights in Cusco, travel by train for a night in Aguas Calientes, and join the hikers for the tour of Machu Picchu.
3. Portions of the Inca Trail will be closed for general maintenance during the month of February each year. Also, closures may occur at various times throughout the year due to inclement weather or other conditions beyond our control. During these periods, any tour affected will hike the Lares Trek.
4. Please note that this tour is a combination of several G Adventures tours. As such, your group CEO and fellow passengers may change between the individual tour sections.
5. All travellers are required to pay the tax on domestic flights in Peru. Foreign travellers are exempt form this, and proving you are indeed a foreign traveller can be done by providing us with your international ticket number (ITN). Travellers who do not submit international ticket numbers at least 30 days prior to Day 1 of their tour will be required to pay the domestic tax on all included flights.
Group Leader Description
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 14.
Meals Included
39 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. 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. On truck trips in Africa, aboard the expedition ship Explorer or our Galapagos yachts, while trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Local bus, boat, truck, motorized canoe, train, hiking, plane, 4×4 truck.
Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Luggage weight restrictions may apply.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hostels/hotels (55 nts, some multi-share), jungle homestay (3 nts), overnight buses (6 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt), basic hotels on Uyuni Salt Flat excursion (2 nts, multi-share), estancia/ranch (2 nts, multi-share).
My Own Room Exceptions
Nights 2-4: Amazon homestay, Nights 11, 13 and 18: overnight buses, Nights 20-21: Colca Canyon, Night 22: overnight bus, Nights 25-27: Inca Trail, Night 32: Lake Titicaca homestay, Night 36: overnight bus, Nights 42-43: Salar de Uyuni, nights 54-55: Estancia, Night 56: overnight bus.
If you have chosen the Cusco Stay you will have a single room for nights 25-27.
About Accommodation
Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Latin America (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
Some accommodation will be in multi-share hostels with 4-6 travellers per room, separated by gender.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
The Quito International Airport is approximately one hour outside of the city centre where your joining hotel is located. There are a number of routes the driver may take depending on time of day and traffic, however, the route often seems long and indirect. The easiest and cheapest way to get there is by organizing a taxi at the desk within the airport (approximately $30 USD). Private transfers generally cost more as the cars will need to drive from Quito, to the airport, and return. Immediately after the customs and immigration area, as you head to the exits, you will find a taxi stand. We strongly recommend you pay for the car at set rates from the taxi stand and therefore won't need to worry about sorting out a ride outside the airport facilities, where the situation tends to get more chaotic with many drivers vying for few clients. The taxis outside the airport area do not belong to the Taxi Airport Union and may charge higher fares.
There is also a shuttle available with the bus company Aeroservicios. Aeroservicios charges 8 USD to board a bus which will take you from the new airport to the old airport. The buses are new, comfortable, and often include wifi. From the old airport, a taxi to get to your hotel would generally cost $5 USD depending on the distance and location.
If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line at 09 99506000. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day during which no activities have been planned.
A G Adventures Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time and your transfer times back to the airport the next day. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Excess luggage can be stored free of charge at the joining hotel during your tour if desired.
Effective January 7, 2013 all US, Canadian and Australian citizens are required to pay a reciprocity tax in order to enter Argentina. This reciprocity tax must be paid in advance online with a credit card. Cash at the border or airport is not accepted.
US citizens: 160USD, valid for 10 years
Australian citizens: 100USD, valid for 1 year
Canadian citizens: 75USD for one entry and re-entries from bordering countries within 3 months; OR 150USD for a multiple entry visa valid for 5 years.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
G Adventures Office Quito, Ecuador
During office hours (Weekdays 9am-6pm Local Time)
From outside Ecuador: +593 2250 6610
From within Ecuador: 022 506 610
After hours Emergency number
From outside Ecuador: +593 999 506 000
From within Ecuador: 0999 506 000
G Adventures Office Lima, Peru.
During office hours (Weekdays, 9-6pm Local Time)
From outside Peru: +51 1 241 1650
From inside Peru: 01 241 1650 or 241 1650 (from payphone within Peru)
After hours Emergency number: +51 99 758 2712.
After house Emergency number from within Peru: 099 758 2712
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
What to Take
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America however the weather varies greatly. Be prepared for rain and thunder storms in the wet season (from December to March), especially in the Amazon. Temperatures of -10C and lower are frequent around Uyuni and the Altiplano (high plateau). It is best to layer clothes rather than wearing a heavy parka. This allows you to accommodate clothing to varying degrees of temperatures and wet/dry/windy weather conditions. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A large daypack is also essential.
In our continued effort to support the rights of the porters on the Inca Trail, we would like ensure that they never exceed the weight limit for their packs as set out by the Peruvian authorities. Porters are allowed to carry no more than 6kg of personal belongings per hiker (for all other Peru treks the limit is 8kg). That means that including your sleeping bag, toiletries, clothing, etc, you are allowed a total weight of 6kg for the hike which will be carried in a duffle bag provided by our local office. Any additional weight must then be carried by you in your day pack. To help achieve this goal we recommend that you carry travel sized toiletries, that you bring sport sandals that can be worn with socks (which are lighter than running/walking shoes) and that you limit electronics to those that you are willing to carry. Any additional baggage can be left in Cusco, but it is advised that you bring anything of value (eg. money, passport, credit cards, camera, etc) with you on the trek.
• Knee-length socks
• Loose-fitting, light coloured hiking pants
• Loose-fitting, light coloured long-sleeved shirts
• Pack liners to waterproof bags
Available for Rent:
• Camping mattress/sleep mat (45 soles)
• Sleeping bag (45 soles)
• Walking poles (15 soles each (30 per pair))
Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Inca Trail:
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
• Pack liners to waterproof bags
• Rain gear
• Sleeping bag (Also available for rent)
• Thermal base layer
• Travel pillow
• Walking poles, rubber-tipped (Also available for rent)
• Waterproof hiking boots
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Note: The best clothing for trekking is either wool or synthetic materials in layers, as this is quick-drying and can keep heat in better. We suggest a base-layer, then a mid-layer such as a light fleece jacket or similar, then a windproof and waterproof layer.
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.
Effective January 7, 2013 all US, Canadian and Australian citizens are required to pay a reciprocity tax in order to enter Argentina. This reciprocity tax must be paid in advance online with a credit card. Cash at the border or airport is not accepted.
US citizens: 160USD, valid for 10 years
Australian citizens: 100USD, valid for 1 year
Canadian citizens: 92USD for one entry and re-entries from bordering countries within 3 months
Spending Money
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.
Money Exchange
The currency in Brazil is the Brazilian Real (BRL), in Uruguay the Uruguayan Peso (UYU), in Argentina the Argentine Peso (ARS), in Chile the Chilean Peso (CLP), in Bolivia the Boliviano (BOB), in Peru the Nuevo Sol (PEN), and in Ecuador the US Dollar (USD).
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances. Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Latin America. Check with your bank.
You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money, a combination of US dollar cash and cards is best. Please bear in mind that cost of living in the southern cone countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile) is much higher than the rest of South America, and in the case of Argentina, more comparable with Europe. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
We do not recommend bringing travellers cheques as they are very difficult to change in country.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE TIP: Please be advised that slightly torn notes, notes that have been heavily marked or are faded may be difficult to exchange. It is best to bring notes in fairly good condition, in denominations lower than 100USD (or equivalent).
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Departure Tax
It is customary in Latin America to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $5-10 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Regarding the Inca Trail, if at the end of your trek you felt your trekking guide and support team did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline, we suggest each hiker contributes the following to a collective pool. We suggest a tipping amount of $40 per person for the Inca Trail and $35 per person for the Lares Trek.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
Quito City Tour
This tour of Quito is perfect for seeing fascinating panoramas, churches, and historical architecture of Quito. Learn about colonial art, culture, legends, and traditions.
Quito was designated by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage Site. The trip takes about 3.5 hours including the visit to the lookout point of El Panecillo where you will find one of the best views of Quito.
Trip includes English speaking guide/driver and private transportation)
- Entrance fees for the churches and Panecillo are not included in the price and are approx $ 9 USD p/p.
- Price for 1 person : $ 50 USD – Price for 2+ persons : $40 USD
City Tour + Equator Line
(Combination of City tour and Middle of the World Tour)
After the scenic city tour of Quito (described above) we go to the Equator line museum . Here we visit the Inti Ñan local museum where you can see different experiments to prove that you are at the Centre of the Earth. On the 00°00'00" line at the museum, you will have the opportunity to interact with demonstrations of phenomena that occur in nature, and which can be tested on our magnetic equatorial line.
This trip takes about 5 hours in total and includes English speaking guide/driver and private transportation )
- Entrances fees for City Tour : $ 6 USD (Churches)
- Equator line fees : $ 6 USD (Museums)
- Price for 1 person : $ 60 USD – Price for 2+ persons : $45 USD
The Middle of the world
Driving 25 Kms. (16 miles) north of Quito, marks the exact Middle of the World, latitude 0º. Here you can stand with a foot on each hemisphere. We will visit the Inti ñan site museum (pathway of the sun) which show the diversity of Ecuador's native groups .
On the 00°00'00" line at the museum, you will have the opportunity to interact with demonstrations of phenomena that occur in nature, and which can be tested on our magnetic equatorial line.
Later we head up to Pululahua crater view point , which is one of the two inhabited volcanic caldera in the world. Trip includes English speaking guide/driver and private transportation)
- Entrance fees for the Museums are not included in the price and are approx $9 USD p/p.
- Price for 1 person : $ 50 USD – Price for 2+ persons : $40 USD
Otavalo Market
The Otavalo market is considered one the biggest and best native markets in South America. Here you can find an extremely wide variety of handicrafts made in Ecuador. We head north along the Pan-American highway for 2.5 hours. On the way we visit the village of Calderon to see the bread figures and Cayambe to taste the typical 'biscochos' (local biscuits). After you have explored the Otavalo market, we go to the leather market at Cotacachi or Peguche the weaving town . The busiest Market Day is Saturday with the most vendors, but the market is open daily.
This trip takes about 8 hours and can depart everyday at 08h00 am (trip includes English speaking guide/driver and private transportation )
- Price for 1 person : $ 100 USD – Price for 2+ persons : $70 USD
Mindo Cloud Forest – Full Day
Drive northwest for about 2 hours, enjoy the dramatic change of vegetation as we go down the andes to the cloudforest. Mindo is a tiny town set amidst some of the most beautiful and peaceful countryside in the entire country. It is a centre for both nature and adventure activities.
Go walking through the cloud forest and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the different waterfalls, take time to ride up the cable car with amazing views.
Time for lunch in a local restaurant (not included) and visit a butterfly farm where you will be able to see an array of colorful humming birds for which Mindo is renowned.
In the afternoon there is also the option of an organic chocolate tour which includes a demonstration of the chocolate-making process and of course tasting too!
This trip takes about 9 hours and can depart everyday at 07h00 am (trip includes English speaking guide/driver and private transportation )
Allow : $10 USD for lunch and $ 20 USD for entrance fees.
- Price for 1 person : $ 100 USD – Price for 2+ persons : $70 USD
Cotopaxi Volcano
A spectacular 2-hour drive in private transport takes us to Cotopaxi Volcano National Park , the highest active volcano in the world (5897 m) . We visit a museum in the park and hike around a lagoon at the bottom of the volcano to learn about the flora and fauna found at this altitude. We then continue by car up the volcano to the parking lot, at over 4500m. Then we walk approximately 1.5hrs to the refuge at 4800m, and after a short break, continue to the glacier (if the weather holds out). We head back to the Pan-American highway to have lunch somewhere near Latacunga, or buy a box lunch on the way to have more time in the park. Return to Quito in the afternoon.
This trip takes about 8 hours and can depart everyday at 07h00 am (trip includes guide/driver in english and private transportation )
- Price for 1 person : $ 100 USD – Price for 2+ persons : $70 USD
- Does not include Cotopaxi Park Entrance fee $40 USD per group ( Park fee cost can be split between travellers)
Two hours drive to the east are the Termas de Papallacta. They are located on the Cinnamon trail, (65km from Quito) which is the same route that Francisco de Orellana took in 1542 when he crossed the Andean mountain range in search of spices and gold, and discovered the Amazon River.
Things to do:
a) Hot springs pools with different temperatures and sizes with views of the Antisana volcano 5750m.
b) Trekking up the river on marked path
c) Horseback rides – extra cost
d) Relax in the new spa recently inaugurated (spa services not Included in entrance fee cost.)
Important Note:
- Lunch not included however restaurant available onsite offering typical Ecuadorian meals with some international options.
- Return to Quito in the afternoon.
- This tour provides transport service only. Your driver will drop you off at the Hot Springs and wait for you when you are ready to leave.
- Full day tour
Tour Price: $100 USD – 1 Person
$50 USD per person for 2+ travellers
$7 USD Entrance fee per person
Bike rental $5
Hoseback riding $25
Whitewater rafting $30
Bridge jumping $15
Canyoning (can be prebooked) $30
Bungee jumping $15
Salsa Lesson $5
Ziplining Bundle $25
City tour $25
Cajas National Park $25 -$50
Ingapirca ruins $30
Surf lessons $18/hour
These tours can be booked locally through our Lima office. Please call (1) 719-8866 to reserve your tour and to find out about other available options. All prices are in USD.
Lima City Tour $39 (Minimum 2): Tour colonial and contemporary Lima. – Approx 3 Hrs
San Francisco Church and catacombs $1.80
Museum of the Nation $3.6
Museum of the Inquisition FREE
Tour colonial and contemporary Lima. – Approx 3 Hrs
Pachacamac $35
Visit the Lost Inca Citadel of Lima. – Approx 3 Hrs
Culinary Tour $55
Visit a local market. Learn how to make Ceviche and Pisco Sours like the experts. – Approx 3 Hrs
Ballestas Islands with Huacachina From $180
Enjoy wildlife and history, have lunch in a winery and visit the Huacachina Oasis. – Full day
City Contrasts $25
Visit the other face of Lima, the shanty towns or Pueblos Jovenes. – Approx 3 Hrs
Lima at Night $55
Visit the Magic Circuit of Water, walk through the centre of Lima and savour an included dinner. – Approx 3 Hrs
Palomina Islands $55
Visit the port area of Lima. Spot wildlife and swim with the sea lions. – Approx 5 Hrs (minimum 2)
Ballestas Island tour $12.5
Flight over the Nazca Lines $90-$100, depending on the airline available.
Santa Catalina Museum $10.5 entrance
Juanita Museum $5.4
Boleto Turistico (tourist ticket) $25-46
City tour $15-20
Sacred Valley $20
Inka Museum $3.5 entrance
Sillustani archaeological site $12
La Paz:
Chacaltaya tour $18
City tour $20
City Tour and Moon Valley $25
Mountain biking $60-100
Tiwanaku ruins $17.5
Tiwanaky museum entrance $13
Museum of Pre-Colombian Precious Metals $1 entrance for ticket to four museums
Casa de Don Pedro Domingo Murillo enterance included in ticket above
Dinosaur Footprints tour $5
Hiking $25-35
Mountain biking $18-35
Silver Mine Tour $21
Casa de la Moneda $3
San Pedro de Atacama:
Tour Moon Valley $20- 25 USD
Mountain biking $20-25 USD
La Serena:
Pisco Distillery tour/Elqui Valley $25-30
Pisco distillery tour $6
Winery tour $8-$10
Snowboarding $45
Mountain Bike rental $2-$8
Volcano Climb $50-$70
Rafting $30-$60
Thermal Baths $10-12
Horseback riding $30
Puerto Montt:
Chiloe transport $10
Tronador excursion $25
Lake Circuit $10-$15
Snowboarding $45
Chairlift tickets $10
Paragliding $80
Bicycle rental $5/hour
Buenos Aires:
Tango Show $45-$60
Coastal train $10
Teatro Colón $5
City Tour $12-15
Scooter rental $5
Ranch excursion $40
Water park entrance $3-5
Spa treatments $20+
City Tour $15
Iguassu Falls:
Bird park $14
Jungle & Falls excursion $40
Boat ride, various tours $20 -$50
Helicopter flight over falls $100
Rio de Janeiro:
Corcovado $20
Sugar loaf $20
Football game $10-$25
Samba show $50+
City tour Rio de Janeiro $60
Favela Tour Rio $30
All prices are per person in US dollars amounts (unless stated otherwise), and are subject to change as services are provided by third party operators. Please note that many optional activities will need to be paid in cash.
Huayna Picchu: Whilst we appreciate that this hike may be may be promoted by others, at this time we cannot verify that this hike meets G Adventures minimum safety standards. For this reason, we do not include the Huayna Picchu hike in any of our itineraries, and our CEO's and support staff are prohibited from providing advice or assistance with booking this activity.
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
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Day 1 Quito
Spend the first day of your trip wandering Ecuador's capital city. Meet the group in the evening at the hotel.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Quito/Tena (1B, 1L, 1D)
Travel overland to the jungle city of Tena, located on the edge of the Amazon. From there, transfer by truck to the local community of Pimpilala. Stay in rustic wooden huts in the community of a Quichua family, enjoy the hospitality of these wonderful people, and experience life in the jungle first-hand.
Included Activities:
Amazon Jungle Experience
Local bus (6.00 hour(s), 189km)
Days 3-4 Tena
Head out on nature walks and learn about uses of traditional plants, their cultural beliefs, and local traditions in the Amazon jungle.
Included Activities:
Amazon Jungle Experience
Day 5 Tena/Baños (1B)
Travel to Baños, the perfect setting to get your adrenaline pumping, try out horseback riding, canyoning, hiking, mountain biking, or rafting in the surrounding mountains.
Pickup truck (0.75 hour(s))
Local bus (3.00-4.00 hours)
Day 6 Baños
Enjoy a free day in Baños, opt to check out the swing at the end of the world, soak in nearby hot springs, or, check out ziplining.
Day 7 Baños/Cuenca
Ecuador's third largest town, Cuenca, retains a pleasant provincial air with its colonial architecture, art galleries, and museums. The surrounding countryside is an outdoor playground. Visit national parks, take walks in the beautiful countryside, and see Ecuador's only Inca ruin site.
Local bus (2.00 hour(s))
Local bus (6.00 hour(s))
Day 8 Cuenca
Enjoy a free day in beautiful Cuenca. Explore the city's sights including cobbled streets, red-tiled roofs, art galleries, flower markets, shady plazas, and museums or opt to visit nearby Cajas National Park or the Inca ruins of Ingapirca. Later, catch an overnight but to Mancora.
Day 9 Máncora
Arrive early into the seaside town of Mancora, a village populated by fishermen and surfers from around Peru and the world. Chill out and breathe in the salty air.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Ecuador – Peru)
Local bus (5.00-6.00 hours)
Local bus (4.00-5.00 hours)
Day 10 Máncora
Opt to relax on the beach, discover Mancora, go horseback riding, or take a surf lesson.
Day 11 Máncora/Huanchaco
Free time in Mancora. Overnight bus to Huanchaco.
Overnight bus
Day 12 Huanchaco
We continue heading south along the coast to Trujillo, the largest city in northern Peru. It is known for its beautiful colonial structures and nearby attractions of Chan-Chan ruins and the resort town of Huanchaco, where we spend the night.
Day 13 Huanchaco/Lima
Full day in Huanchaco before boarding a night bus to Lima.
Overnight bus (8.00 hour(s))
Day 14 Lima (1B)
To get a feel for colonial Lima, take a cab to the Plaza de Armas and watch the changing of the Palace Guard in the afternoon. Walk around the streets surrounding the Jirón de la Unión for great examples of Spanish-colonial architecture and to experience life in a large South American city. There are many fine museums in and around the city, including the Museo Rafael Larco Herrera. An optional city tour visits many of the cities highlights.
Day 15 Lima
Enjoy the day exploring the city. Opt to pre-book the Lima Cooking Class and learn how to cook some classic Peruvian dishes using ingredients from the local market.
Day 16 Lima/Paracas (1B)
Savour a pisco sour while staying in Pisco's neighbouring town of Paracas.
Local bus (4.00 hour(s), 250km)
Minibus (0.50 hour(s))
Day 17 Paracas/Nazca (1D)
There is time in the morning for an optional excursion to the popular Ballestas Islands, which provide an excellent chance to view a lively sea lion colony, pelicans, penguins, and other varieties of birdlife.
Back on land, catch a bus south to Nazca. On the way, pass by the pleasant colonial town of Ica.
Ica enjoys a dry, sunny climate year-round and is known for its huge sand dunes. Located around the nearby oasis of Huacachina, the dunes are perfect as subjects for photographs and for a favourite local past time: sandboarding. Apart from the dunes, Ica is famous for its wines and there are several wineries and distilleries in the area.
Included Activities:
Huacachina Winery Visit
Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s), 175km)
Day 18 Nazca/Arequipa
Opt for a flight over the Nazca Lines. Overnight bus to Arequipa.
Overnight bus (9.00 hour(s))
Day 19 Arequipa
Those with an interest in history and architecture may opt to visit the Convent of Santa Catalina, which offers a brief respite from the outside world and a unique view into a bygone way of life. Other optional excursions include rafting and mountaineering.
For spicy food lovers, checking out one of the "Picanterías" is a must. Arequipa has a variety of regional food: alpaca, shrimp, pork, lots of soups, and spicy sauces.
Day 20 Arequipa/Colca Canyon (1B)
Enjoy an overnight excursion to the impressive Colca Canyon – one of the deepest canyons in the world. Stop in fascinating villages and at "miradors" (scenic lookouts), where, with a little luck, visitors can see Andean condors soaring over the majestic Andes. Other unusual animals that can be spotted in the Andean landscape include three different species of camelids: alpaca, llama and vicuña.
Included Activities:
Colca Canyon Guided Tour
Private Vehicle (2.50-3.00 hours)
Day 21 Colca Canyon/Arequipa (1B)
Get an early start to go on the lookout for flying condors. Travel from Chivay town to a condor viewpoint to admire these magnificent birds in the air. On the way back, stop by some local villages and viewpoints to see old terraces and sections of Colca Canyon, the deepest canyon in the world.
Included Activities:
Colca Canyon Guided Tour
Day 22 Arequipa/Cusco (1B)
In the morning head back to Arequipa and enjoy a free day. Overnight bus to Cusco.
Private Van with Wi-fi (4.50-5.00 hours, 165km)
Overnight bus (10.00 hour(s))
Day 23 Cusco
Free time to explore Cusco. Opt for a city tour or go whitewater rafting, horseback riding or mountain biking.
Day 24 Cusco (1B)
Enjoy another free day in Cusco.
Day 25 Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B)
Ollantaytambo is a major Inca ruin site and a first taste of what lies ahead. For those craving more before they head out on the Trail, opt to take a Sacred Valley tour which includes not only Ollantaytambo and the ruin site of Pisac, but also a visit to a G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op.
Private Vehicle (1.75 hour(s), 94km)
Day 26 Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.
Additional Notes:
A crew of local porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority of the gear so you'll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.
Included Activities:
Inca Trail Hike
Private Vehicle (0.75 hour(s))
Day 27 Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
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.
Included Activities:
Inca Trail Hike
Day 28 Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
Cross two more passes and ruins on today's trek. 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 the cloud forest on a 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).
Included Activities:
Inca Trail Hike
Day 29 Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)
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 for a guided tour of the site and enjoy 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.
Included Activities:
Inca Trail Hike
Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Train (2.00-3.00 hours, 118km)
Private Vehicle (2.00-2.50 hours, 95km)
Day 30 Cusco (1B)
Free day to explore more of Cusco or just relax.
Day 31 Cusco/Puno (1B)
Travel through the high Altiplano region to travel to Puno on Lake Titicaca.
Local bus (7.50 hour(s), 389km)
Day 32 Puno/Lago Titicaca (1B, 1D)
Head out by boat across Lake Titicaca. Visit the community on Taquile Island and enjoy a local lunch with spectacular views.
After, cruise to another village for an overnight homestay on the shores of the lake (the homestay location can vary based on community availability). This experience provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions. Eat with the family, learn some Quecha and Spanish language skills, try on traditional costumes, and help out with daily chores around the village.
Included Activities:
Lake Titicaca Guided Boat Tour Day 1
Lake Titicaca Homestay
Day 33 Lago Titicaca/Puno (1B, 1L)
Leave the homestay families late morning, and visit the Uros Islands on the way back to Puno. A popular optional activity in Puno is a visit to the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site only a short drive away.
Included Activities:
Lake Titicaca Guided Boat Tour Day 2
Day 34 Puno/La Paz (1B)
Enjoy a full-day drive around the lake and through the Altiplano to La Paz. Bolivia is filled with spectacular views of the countryside. La Paz sits nearly 4,000m (13,120 ft) above sea level, so be prepared for cool evenings and mornings.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Peru – Bolivia)
Local bus (2.50 hour(s))
Local bus (3.00 hour(s))
Day 35 La Paz (1B)
Free day in La Paz. Opt to visit Iglesia de San Francisco, the Valley of the Moon, the Witches' Market, or the nearby Tiahuanaco Ruins.
Day 36 La Paz/Sucre (1B)
Enjoy a free day to explore the vibrant markets and winding streets of the city before boarding a night bus to Sucre.
Overnight bus (14.00 hour(s), 416km)
Day 37 Sucre
Travel south to Sucre. Tackle the city as there is a lot to offer during the two days here. Optional activities include a visit to an old tin baron's mansion, mountain biking, and hiking.
Day 38 Sucre (1B)
Enjoy another free day to explore Sucre and surroundings.
Day 39 Sucre/Potosí (1B)
Staying in the Bolivian highlands, we travel south to the city of Potosí. The highest city of its size in the world, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has had a tumultuous history as a silver mining centre during colonial times.
Local bus (2.50 hour(s))
Day 40 Potosí (1B)
Get out and explore Potosí, learn about the history of the city while wandering the streets. Stop at the market and interact with the locals.
Day 41 Potosí/Uyuni (1B)
Travel to Uyuni and get ready for an excursion to the salt flats.
Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s))
Day 42 Uyuni/Salt Flats (1B, 1D)
Travel through the Bolivian landscape to the town of Uyuni. Despite its isolation and challenging climate (cold and blustery most of the year), the town of Uyuni has earned the nickname of Hija Predilecta de Bolivia (Bolivia's Favourite Daughter). It is also the starting point for our 3-night excursion through the spectacular Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats) in 4×4 vehicles.
Spend three days in the stunning landscapes between the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert in Chile. Our groups like to get creative with photography, as the endless white of the salt flats creates some great depth illusions that are fun to play with in photos.
The tour takes us through the impressive large red lagoon of Laguna Colorada and the striking blue-green Laguna Verde at 5,000m (16,404 ft).
Additional Notes:
Note: During the rainy season, the locations visited may change due to some routes being covered by water.
We offer unique accommodation on the Uyuni Salt Flats. Instead of very basic refuges and homestays most operators use, we have upgraded to simple hotels that are equipped with solar panels to provide electricity and hot water. Rooms are multi-share and each has a private bathroom. Meals are made from local ingredients, most of which are grown on-site.
Included Activities:
Salt Flats Excursion
Day 43 Salt Flats (1B, 1L, 1D)
Continue exploring the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 4×4 excursion. Admire the spectacular scenery while passing red and blue lagoons along the route. Spot wild llamas, alpacas and even flamingos deep within the desert.
Included Activities:
Salt Flats Excursion
Day 44 Salt Flats/San Pedro de Atacama (1B, 1L)
After continuing through the Uyuni Salt Flats in the morning, hop on a bus further south to the dry desert regions of Argentina and Chile, where we stop in the little town of San Pedro de Atacama, on the edge of the Atacama desert—the driest place on earth.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Bolivia – Chile)
4×4 (1.00 hour(s))
Local bus (1.50-2.50 hours)
Day 45 San Pedro de Atacama
There are plenty of optional excursions here — biking, exploring nearby ruins, horseback riding, and touring the Valley of the Moon.
Day 46 San Pedro de Atacama/Salta
We make our way to Salta, situated in the Lerma Valley of northern Argentina. Salta is home to empanadas salteñas – the delicious local specialty, and no visit to the town will be complete without giving them a try. In the evening, opt to experience a local celebration at one of the "Peña" folklore shows.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Chile – Argentina)
Local bus (10.00 hour(s))
Day 47 Salta (1B)
Explore the city and enjoy the local cuisine. Opt to take a trip through the scenic Quebrada de las Conchas to Cafayate, or visit the High Mountain Archaeological Museum.
Day 48 Salta/Buenos Aires
When you are done exploring, settle your weary feet and enjoy a drink in one of the many sidewalk cafes and restaurants and begin to understand the contemplative Argentine way of life. Try the succulent bife and parrilladas!
Plane (5.00 hour(s))
Day 49 Buenos Aires
Get out and explore. Consider visiting the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías. Wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets.
Additional Notes:
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Day 50 Buenos Aires
Known as the 'Paris of the Americas,' Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. Visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías. Wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets. Whatever you do, Buenos Aires is sure to leave lasting memories.
Day 51 Buenos Aires/Colonia del Sacramento
Cross the Río de la Plata by ferry to Colonia, Uruguay. Explore on an orientation walk, then enjoy free time to explore the area and relax at a streetside café.
Additional Notes:
In high season, accommodation may be multi-share.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Argentina – Uruguay)
Orientation Walk
Ferry (1.00 hour(s))
Day 52 Colonia del Sacramento/Montevideo (1B)
Spend free time in Montevideo exploring the city and Mercado del Puerto, having a picnic in the park or visiting Estadio Centenario where the first World Cup was played in 1930. Cycle around the coast or head to the beach.
Local bus (2.50-3.00 hours, 177km)
Day 53 Montevideo (1B)
Free time to explore Montevideo.
Day 54 Montevideo/Mercedes (1B, 1L, 1D)
Travel by day through picturesque settlements and pastures finishing in the last Uruguayan stop—a local ranch, known in the region as an estancia.
Included Activities:
Estancia Stay
Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s), 250km)
Day 55 Estancia Stay (1B, 1L, 1D)
Spend a day at the estancia getting into rural life. Learn about the historical roots of the region, lend a hand on the farm, go for a walk, make empanadas or sit back and sip on the wines of the region as you take in local Uruguayan life.
Included Activities:
Estancia Stay
Day 56 Mercedes/Foz do Iguaçu (1B)
In the morning cross the border into Gualeguaychu in Argentina, then begin the long overnight journey to Iguassu Falls.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Uruguay – Argentina)
Overnight bus (16.00-18.00 hours, 868km)
Day 57 Foz do Iguaçu
After a night of travel, our visit to Brazil begins with the magnificent Foz do Iguaçu, or Iguassu falls, bordering Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Argentina – Brazil)
Iguassu Falls (Brazil Side) Guided Tour
Private Vehicle (1.00-1.50 hours)
Day 58 Foz do Iguaçu (1B)
Today enjoy a full day excursion to the Argentinian side of the falls. Wander along the walk paths that connect different view points of the falls. Opt to take a boat tour to see the cascading falls from below.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Brazil – Argentina)
Iguassu Falls Visit
Border Crossing (Argentina – Brazil)
Day 59 Foz do Iguaçu/Paraty
Skipping the long bus ride, we fly to Sao Paulo and head straight to Paraty, a quaint colonial town on the coast renowned for its architecture.
Additional Notes:
In high season, accommodation in Paraty may be multi-share.
Plane (1.50 hour(s))
Shared van (5.00-6.00 hours)
Day 60 Paraty (1B)
Paraty is a quaint colonial town renowned for its architecture—the pace might be slow but there's a lot to choose from. Considered one of the world's most important examples of Portuguese colonial architecture by UNESCO, the historic centre is a well-preserved national historic monument, and today has been closed to vehicles to preserve its laid-back colonial ambiance. Opt to take a boat tour of the bay, go on a kayak tour, or a jeep tour.
Day 61 Paraty/Ilha Grande (1B)
Tavel to the port in Angra dos Reis and catch a boat over to Ilha Grande not far from the coast.
Additional Notes:
In high season, accommodation in Ilha Grande may be multi-share.
Local bus (2.00 hour(s), 100km)
Ferry (1.50 hour(s))
Days 62-63 Ilha Grande
Free time to explore the beaches of Ilha Grande. Opt to hike the remote trails, take a boat trip around the island, play in the waves or go snorkelling.
Day 64 Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro
Leaving the port after returning from Ilha Grande, a dramatic road then takes us north along the coast through superb scenery before rounding the cliffs at Vidigal. Get a first glimpse of one of the most memorable cities in the world, Brazil's ocean-side jewel, Río de Janeiro.
Enjoy any free time by exploring the wonders that this city has to offer from the centrally located hostel in Copacabana.
Additional Notes:
The hostel has private rooms with private bathrooms for travellers, but its common areas are shared with other guests of the hostel.
Ferry (1.50 hour(s))
Local van (3.00-3.50 hours)
Day 65 Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a free day to soak up the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro.
Day 66 Rio de Janeiro/Salvador (1B)
Fly up the coast to the capital of Bahia and enjoy an orientation walk around the Pelourinho or old city centre complete with brightly painted colonial buildings.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Plane (5.00 hour(s))
Day 67 Salvador
Enjoy free time to explore town. Hit the beach, take a capoeira lesson, or learn how to samba.
Day 68 Salvador/Fortaleza
Cover the long distance with another flight to the vibrant city of Fortaleza. Enjoy an orientation walk upon arrival.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Plane (3.00 hour(s))
Day 69 Fortaleza/Jericoacoara
Spend the day travelling further north past beaches and sand dunes to reach Jericoacoara, a tranquil slice of beachside paradise.
Local bus (8.00 hour(s))
Day 70 Jericoacoara
Affectionately known as 'Jeri' to locals, Jericoacoara is a small fishing village where the streets are made of sand. Surrounded by sand dunes, and stunning coastline there are plenty of activities to choose from during the day. At night, the town lights up with its many restaurants and fun nightlife.
Day 71 Jericoacoara
Explore the small town, take a stroll along the endless beach and watch windsurfers ride the waves. Opt to take a surf lesson, rent a stand up paddle board or soak up the sun.
Day 72 Jericoacoara/Fortaleza
Transfer back to Fortaleza and after leaving behind the chill town of Jeri enjoy the hustle and nightlife of the city.
Local bus (8.00 hour(s))
Day 73 Fortaleza
Depart at any time.
Included Activities:
Departure Day


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Here's some pics from Pt. Emery Tuesday when Flash Austin and the Windwing crew came out to ride, show some kites and have a beer afterwards. The pics aren't of him riding, but I was out at the same time as him...sorry.
Disclaimer: I am sponsored by Windwing and am stoked about their kites and have a blast flying them. With that said, know that it doesn't make this a Windwing-centric forum. Equal representation among all brands is encouraged to better serve the community and all are welcome; that is what this site is all about. Just a reminder!
I was stoked to see Flash ride as I've heard so much about what a cool, humble and mellow guy he is, but also about his legendary riding. L.M.G. said it all as reposted here from iKite:
"I look forward to seeing Flash again. He is the original "super competitor". For a while he won almost every major contest held in the world. His riding is stylish, diverse and masterfull. BUT his trickery in combination with awesome power is what makes him legendary to me. He still holds the record for highest/narlyest air I've ever seen. 60 plus feet( straight up!)- doulble forward roll (one going up-one coming down)- buttered landing at amazing speed. GET THIS: At two points in this jump his kite must have been less them 30 degrees over head (massive sweeps) WHILE he rolled at least 40 feet up! How would you like to be 40 feet high and look to the horizon only to see your 8m kite traveling by at 50mph? WHOA WEE!! Top competitors were in total AWE!!!
It was uncertain if the wind was going to cooperate, but it showed promise around 2pm, so by 3pm or so, we had a great turnout as folks started showing up and left the parking lot fuller than I've ever seen it, with some people parking wherever they could.
Here's a pic of Flash rigging up with Joe Cool looking pretty comfortable on the beach. We all headed out on 12's and 14's and had a solid 2 hour session. Flash spent the first half hour or so throwing down so very stylish moves close-in to the launch before heading out to do some sailing.
As you can see, not a lot of room here! Instant and strong upwind capabilities are a must. Much of the challenge often lies in getting out. Once you're out, providing that the wind doesn't die off (The Berkeley Shutdown), it's can be pretty good.
The wind did lighten up a bit and we all came in, but Flash was still way, way upwind and somehow managed to shoot downwind about a mile and land on the beach as if it was no trouble at all. Sometimes it's fight to get back, but he made it look as if it was still windy.
Afterwards, most people hung out for a bit and had a beer or two and enjoyed the view. It was lots of fun, thanks to everyone who came out, and special thanks to Flash Austin and John B. from Windwing! Flash will likely be in town for a few more days, so keep an eye out, you may see him if it gets windy.


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Low Elo Podcast EP. 5 - Ban Shyvana to Win
In this, the latest episode of Low Elo, Jeff, Dave and Christian discuss the revolutionary strategy employed by CLG.eu to defeat the Russian M5 in the Kings of Europe competition. We also cover the new yordle, Ziggs the Hexplosives Expert, who happens to be a blast to play (see what I did there?). We also touch on the evolving jungle meta-game, some tips for new summoners and how much we hate Wukong.


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How to Smuggle Booze onto a Cruise Shipby Paul Motter
How to sneak liquor onto a cruise ship - the full story from an authoritative source
How to sneak booze upon a cruise ship is still the most common question we ever get, by email and in our forums, most often by first-time cruisers. Why shouldn't they ask? A cruise ship is little more than a floating hotel and you can bring your own liquor there. Well, we plan to give you the whole story because we know you will find it anyway, and we prefer that you read it where you can get the complete picture beyond "how" to do it.
Cruise ships are different from hotels - they are also nightclubs which do not allow you to bring your own liquor. Still, some lines do allow a limited amount of alcohol brought onboard, such as one bottle of wine per person. You can see our entire list of alcohol policies by cruise lines here.
Still, every cruise line will x-ray your luggage for security purposes and confiscate anything that appears as an unauthorized bottle of liquor. Some cruise lines will even check your water bottle to make sure it isn't vodka and your Listerine bottle to make sure it isn't crème de menthe. Most will give any liquor found in luggage back to you at the end of the cruise, if you insist.
While sneaking liquor into all kinds of places is a commonly accepted pastime; church picnics, nightclubs, sporting events, your senior prom... In fact, sneaking booze onto cruise ships is not a great idea. It often leads to the kind of undesirable results that happen when you drink too much.
But if you found this article by doing a search on Google we know you are going to find out what you want to know anyway, so rest assured we will give you the full low down and dirty on cruise ship alcohol procedures and policies. We already know how easy it is to find this information.
Google has an "auto-suggest" feature to complete what you are about to type. If you type in "smuggle liquor onto a crui..." the suggested phrase "how to smuggle liquor onto a cruise ship" pops right up. Even Google has it memorized and that's how easy it is, so let's click on that and see what we find - I'm feeling lucky.
In fact Google has nearly two full pages of listings on how to sneak liquor onto a cruise ship. The first listing reads like this:
1. How to Smuggle Forbidden Booze Onto a Cruise Ship First, you need a non-obvious vessel. A bottle of water will not do, because they may confiscate unsealed water bottles.
This web site knows one of the more common tricks, but not foolproof. They take a bottle of golden colored mouthwash, rinse it out and replace the contents with a clear spirit such as vodka or gin. Next they add yellow food coloring until it is the right shade. The author recommends eight drops and some mild shaking and you have just saved $150 in drinks - according to the author.
In the comments section below one person calls the author a dips**t and a probable alcoholic. Another person asks "Do you really think the security doesn't realize that is far more mouthwash than one needs for a single trip?" But does a cruise line really have the right to tell you not to bring booze onto a cruise ship?
Yes, they do - just like nightclubs, football stadiums, rock 'n roll concerts, casinos, college dorms and high school proms. You do not have a constitutional right to drink just because you are a paying guest. Nightclubs are in the business of being the sole supplier of liquor on the premises. The same is true of cruise ships.
There are also articles on how to sneak alcohol into those other places. Moving past the "how to smuggle booze onto a cruise ship" listings we saw an article called "10 Ways to Smuggle Booze into Events." This shows various hollow flasks disguised as commonly carried objects you can buy.
One is called "The Wine Rack" which fits under a lady's bra. Combined with a loose fitting shirt this "rack" can carry quite a bit of booze. A similar device called "The beer belly" fits under a man's shirts. It makes you look a little tubby but unlike the real thing it's a lot easier to take the weight off.
There are hollow canes, shoes, fake cell phones and more. There is the "Dear Diary" which is nothing more than a hollowed out book. The beauty of making it look like a diary is that it has a lock on it, and what kind of inspector would break into your personal diary? But if you are looking to get enough booze onboard for an entire 7-day cruise you need to get your head in the game.
Another article addresses the entire Zen of cruise booze smuggling. There are six important steps in this article:
Step number one is purely about frame of mind. It says, "Remember, there are no consequences if you are caught." Well, that is not exactly true. I personally witnessed a cruise line thoroughly embarrassing a couple who had a bottle of tequila folded into their suitcase clothes. When it showed up on the x-ray the security screener asked the couple to get out of line, loudly announcing "Please stand aside while I call security to take the bottle of tequila in your luggage" in front of hundreds of people.
Time wasting embarrassment is a consequence to expect if you get caught. These people stood aside for 10 minutes while hundreds of people gave them the evil eye. The couple recovered nicely, though. The man said, "Oh, we just bought it on a trip to Mexico. We didn't know we weren't allowed to bring it on the ship." They weren't trying to smuggle anything - they were just on vacation in Mexico pre-cruise. Um, but the cruise was leaving from Miami.
What was the couple's mistake? Since the cruise lines x-ray your luggage you can't just stick a bottle of champagne, Courvoisier or any other immediately recognizable bottle of booze in your luggage. Look to specially made containers that don't appear as recognizable shapes. Also avoid all metal as it is clearly defined on an x-ray.
We are talking about seven days so size counts. One of the simplest, but not exactly most elegant solutions involves the boxes of wine you can buy in grocery stores. Now, the wine is not the greatest, but inside the box is a plastic bladder. This can be filled with anything, placed in your luggage and should not show up on an x-ray at all. If you are really cheap - you can drink the wine. Otherwise just pour it down the drain and keep the container to fill with your favorite booze.
Even better is a special bladder called the Rum Runner Flask that is clear plastic with no metal parts at all. They come in a number of sizes and quantities.
Okay - there it is. Now please let us put in our two cents. In reality, very few regular cruisers ever sneak alcohol onto a cruise ship. If you get caught you will be embarrassed at the very least, but even worse, we have heard too many stories about people who sneak alcohol onto ships getting far too drunk and into trouble. Cruise ships are not parties at sea, they are generally family oriented.
Many of the most famous stories of people getting into trouble on cruise ships involve smuggled alcohol although we won't go into the details here. If you break the ship rules while intoxicated you may have your cruise terminated at your own expense. Cruise ships have a zero tolerance policy for fist fights, for example.
Drinking a little alcohol is enjoyable, but getting so drunk you don't know where you are defeats the whole purpose of being on a cruise. You want to enjoy your trip, not suffer through a horrible headache the next day when landed in a beautiful port of call.
There are ways to drink inexpensively on cruise ships. You can buy the strongest beer onboard - Foster's Ale on Carnival Corp. ships and Royal Caribbean's own brew called Royal Belgian Ale. Many cruise lines (other than Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and NCL) allow you to bring one bottle of wine per person on board. You can buy "six packs" onboard all ships - a bucket of six beers on ice for the price of five.
Please drink responsibly on your cruise - have fun and don't overdo it. We promise you will have a much more memorable time.


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Whew! Eighteen hours of travel and we're in Florida. Sorry this is late today, I've got a fabulous guest post lined up for tomorrow that you won't want to miss. Love this free wi-fi!
Happy March everyone--spring is just around the corner. Kind of. At least that's what they tell me. This month's topic really has nothing to do with anything but it just kind of came to me and I thought that it would work. Curious? The topic is "The next twenty years." Kind of different, huh? You can take it from various angles and I'm looking forward to what you'll come up with.
If you'd like to participate (and I'm hoping you do!) here are the rules:
1. Write a post or find one in your archives on the topic, "The next twenty years," and email your post's permalink to me at: scribbit at gmail.com any time through Wednesday March 19th. If you fail to meet the March 19th deadline I will still happily publish the link to your post and include it in the list of entries but it will not be judged. I reserve the right to reject submissions if they fail to meet the topic or if they contain objectionable content.
2. Publish a link to the contest page here at Scribbit in either your entry post or in a separate post.
3. Check back here on Friday March 21st when I will post a complete list of the entries along with the Write-Away Winner and any honorable mentions our judge sees fit to award.
Our guest judge this month is Melissa from Woolgatherings if you haven't met Melissa yet I look forward to introducing you to her later this month, I've enjoyed her blog for over a year now.
This month's prize is an Alaskan ulu which is a Native cutting tool used for all sorts of things: skinning beavers, slicing muktuk, filleting salmon--but if you're running short of beavers or whale blubber it's also popular as an all-around chopping tool in the kitchen. If you don't have one of these yet you'll love it.
But besides this the winner and all runners-up or honorable mentions (I leave that up to the judge to award them) will also get to take home this attractive Write-Away Winner button which he or she may display in their sidebar if they wish.
Good luck, I look forward to reading your entries.
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Sioux Falls Shoplifting Turns into Robbery
A 16-year-old Sioux Falls boy was locked up early Wednesday after police say an attempted shoplifting at a grocery store turned into a robbery.
Officer Sam Clemens says police were called after midnight to the Hy-Vee store at 10th and Kiwanis, where he says two juveniles allegedly were attempting to shoplift. He says one got away and the other was detained by store employees, who said he had two bottles of liquor with him.
Clemens says the teen punched a female employee several times, but other employees intervened and the 16-year-old was taken to the office where police took him into custody.
Clemens says the teen, who had been drinking, was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center and charged with second-degree robbery, simple assault, underage consumption and a curfew violation.
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I had to laugh at the way Slavoj Žižek so masterfully ended his Guardian op ed piece, "Who is responsible for the US shutdown? The same idiots responsible for the 2008 meltdown."
Žižek's subtitle is "In opposing Obamacare, the radical-populist right exposes its own twisted ideology" and in the essay, he poses a provocative question that I've been wondering about a lot myself recently: "Barack Obama is accused of dividing the American people instead of bringing them together. But what if this, precisely, is what is good about Obama?"
I'd like to read Žižek—or Jonathan Chait, Brian Beutler, Alex Pareene, Michael Tomasky, Charles Hugh Smith, Frank Rich or the great Charles P. Pierce—taking on this topic in further detail once the dust has cleared.
The conclusion Žižek draws at the close, though, is simply sublime:
One of the weird consequences of the 2008 financial meltdown and the measures taken to counteract it (enormous sums of money to help banks) was the revival of the work of Ayn Rand, the closest one can get to an ideologist of the "greed is good" radical capitalism. The sales of her opus Atlas Shrugged exploded. According to some reports, there are already signs that the scenario described in Atlas Shrugged – the creative capitalists themselves going on strike – is coming to pass in the form of a populist right. However, this misreads the situation: what is effectively taking place today is almost the exact opposite. Most of the bailout money is going precisely to the Randian "titans", the bankers who failed in their "creative" schemes and thereby brought about the financial meltdown. It is not the "creative geniuses" who are now helping ordinary people, it is the ordinary people who are helping the failed "creative geniuses."
John Galt, the central character in Atlas Shrugged, is not named until near the end of the novel. Before his identity is revealed, the question is repeatedly asked, "Who is John Galt?" Now we know precisely who he is: John Galt is the idiot responsible for the 2008 financial meltdown, and for the ongoing federal government shutdown in the US.
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New Orleans set up its own citizens alert network after Hurricane Katrina. In a city under assault of hurricanes and toxic oil disasters, federal and local authorities have reasoned the system could save lives and help conserve emergency responder resources.
Living downstream from cancer alley's many toxic and volatile refineries, and in a region that frequently experiences deadly and freakish weather, having such a system in place is wise. New Orleanians might be surprised, however, to learn what the system is actually being used for. On October 13, for example, a NOLAReady alert landed in the inboxes and cellular devices of thousands across Orleans Parish.
Was it life-threatening weather?
A highly disruptive road shutdown?
Evacuation or Shelter in Place information?
A boil water notice?
Did the Shell Oil plant blow up? Had the river crevassed? Did a chemical tanker spill its cargo near the French Market?
The grave threat to public safety on October 13 was none other than two women stealing baby formula. According NOPD Officer Gary Flot's alert message sent far and wide at 2:46 pm;
"Members of The New Orleans Police Department are requesting the public's assistance in locating and identifying two female suspects wanted in connection with a shoplifting. The offense occurred October 8, 2010, approximately 6:30 P.M., in the Ideal Market in the 200 block of South Broad Street.
According to investigators, the suspects entered the store and concealed 18 cans of Enfamil baby formula under a baby blanket and exited the store. Both suspects entered a dark green Dodge Intrepid and fled south on Palmyra Street then unknown."
This dire warning to the people ends with the assurance that "First District Detective Kris Vilen is actively working the case and following up on leads given by our citizens."
Please forgive me for proposing a different kind of alert for New Orleans. Maybe the NOPD would kindly send it out through NOLAReady? It goes like this:
Warning: The people of New Orleans are suffering after five years of failed and misguided reconstruction policies. The poverty rate remains 1 in 4 for the general population. 35 percent of our children endure poverty. The city lacks affordable housing, and yet the politicians and real estate companies barrel ahead to demolish public housing. A quarter of our homes are vacant, while 1 in 25 of us is homeless. The public hospital remains shuttered. Lower-Mid City is evicted. The city has lost 20% of its pre-Katrina population. Some neighborhoods never came back at all. Half of workers in New Orleans earn less than $35,000 a year, and many earn considerably less, enduring frequent spells of un and underemployment. Government remains corrupt. The cops still brutalize, and now apparently have nothing better to do than chase impoverished mothers who are just trying to feed their kids. Displaced and dispossessed after the flood, now the people of New Orleans struggle through the Great Recession. Interpersonal violence has worsened. Women and children suffer from family and institutional abuse. Young men are killing each other in the streets. Trauma and mental illness have worsened and there are few resources to help one another. The people of New Orleans have caught hell.
I'd be interested in hearing from others what you might write as an alert for the city of New Orleans.