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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. EXPEDITION › SOUTH AMERICA South America Cruise — Guayaquil to Cartagena EXPEDITION CRUISING Highlights › Sail the spectacular the South American coastline on the G Expedition › Cruise through the Panama Canal › Get up-close-and-personal with the Darien Jungle › Relax on white-sand beaches › Stroll through colonial Cartagena What's Included 10 nts aboard the G Expedition. Arrival and departure transfers. Isla de la Plata wildlife excursion. Darien Jungle and Emberá tribe visit. The Shaping of Panama and Miraflores Locks excursion. Transit the Panama Canal. San Blas Islands excursion. Excursion in Bahia Solano. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs on board. All transport to/from included activities and between all destinations. ACCOMMODATIONS Twin-share hotels (1 nt), aboard the G Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (10 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed TRANSPORT G Expedition, Zodiac, private bus, motorized canoe, walking GROUP LEADER One Expedition team member per 10 guests MEALS 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners. Allow USD20-30 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included. ITINERARY Hoping to sail the turquoise waters of the Caribbean without going on a massive cruise ship? This 12-day South American cruise is just the ticket. Start your journey in Ecuador and sail to its secluded island: Isla de la Plata. Get inside the heart of the Darien Jungle and make meaningful connections with the Emberá tribe. Transit through the Panama Canal and sail towards the famed San Blas Islands. Finally, end this magical expedition in Cartagena, Colombia's Caribbean coastal town. Uncover South America's tropical beat aboard the G Expedition . DAY 1 GUAYAQUIL Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. DAY 2 GUAYAQUIL/SALINAS Transfer to the port of Salinas. Enjoy lunch on board. Opt to relax on the beach or check out some other activities in the area. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 3 ISLA DE LA PLATA Take a full-day wildlife tour on Isla de la Plata. Prepare to see blue- and red-footed boobies, Peruvian pelicans, frigatebirds, and waved albatrosses. Explore more of the area on easy hikes. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 4 AT SEA Enjoy the lecture program on this day at sea. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 5 BAHIA SOLANO Dock in Bahia Solano just after lunch. Included excursion options include hikes through the jungle to see waterfalls, visits to a nearby fishing village or free time to wander the town and relax on gorgeous beaches. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 6 DARIEN JUNGLE Transfer to a motorized canoe to meet the Emberá Indian Tribe in the Darien Jungle. Navigate up the Mogue River to this community of the indigenous people, wander the village and get to know your hosts. Enjoy a presentation of traditional dances. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 7 PEARL ISLANDS Take the Zodiacs to stunning snorkelling areas, beautiful beaches or opt to spend time in the sleepy town. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 8 PANAMA CITY Explore the Panama Canal before transiting through. Enjoy an included visit to the Miraflores Locks Observation Center to learn more. Walk through the old French Quarter of Panama City to the coast and learn about the area's history. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 9 PANAMA CANAL With an understanding of the history of the canal and how it works, see it all firsthand as the ship navigates through the canal. Enjoy your first views of the Caribbean on the other side. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 10 SAN BLAS ISLANDS Arrive on the San Blas Islands – full of white-sand beaches, palm trees, and crystal-clear blue waters. Relax on the beach, go snorkelling, or swimming. Enjoy a visit to a local market and a small town to learn more about the life of the local Kuna Indians. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 11 CAPURGANÁ Visit the locals, walk through the jungle, and enjoy a traditional meal with your new friends. Take an included walk through the Eco Reserve El Cielo. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 12 CARTAGENA Transfer to a centrally located hotel where the tour ends on arrival. ( 1B ) Guaranteed Departures This tour has one IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | special departure. April 16 - April 27, 2016 12 DAYS—GUAYAQUIL TO CARTAGENA FROM $ 5999 Based on Category 1a cabins. For triple and twin cabins, as well as suites, see page 59. TRIP CODE: XVGCSX IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 134 PHYSICAL DEMAND: AVERAGE E C U A D O R C O L O M B I A P A N A M A Cartagena Bahia Solano Isla de la Plata Darien Jungle Panama City San Blas Islands Capurganá Panama Canal Pearl Islands Guayaquil South America Cruise — Santiago to Guayaquil EXPEDITION CRUISING Highlights › Cruise the spectacular the South American coastline › Check out the Nazca Lines › Explore Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley › Savour lunch at the G Adventures- supported Parwa restaurant What's Included 10 nts aboard the G Expedition. Arrival and departure transfers. Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley (3-day land excursion). Cusco city tour. Ollantaytambo ruins guided tour. G Adventures-supported Women's Weaving Co-op visit (Ccaccaccollo). Lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant (Sacred Valley). Machu Picchu guided tour. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs on board. Internal flights. All transport to/from included activities and between all destinations. ACCOMMODATIONS Twin-share hotels (4 nts), aboard the G Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (10 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed TRANSPORT G Expedition, Zodiac, private bus, plane, train, walking GROUP LEADER One Expedition team member per 10 guests MEALS 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners. Allow USD15-25 for meals not included. Drinks and tips aboard the Expedition not included. ITINERARY Looking to experience the beauty of coastal South America but want to include some of the region's most important landmarks along the way? Look no further than this 15-day cruise that begins at sea and takes you 2,430m (7,972 ft) above sea level with an included 3-day tour to one of the world's most important ruins: Machu Picchu. This unique itinerary will have you cruising through Chile's majestic coastline, exploring colourful coastal towns, taking in the beauty of national parks, and discovering famed archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley. If you're looking for a tour that will have you checking plenty off your must-do list, we've got you covered. DAY 1 SANTIAGO Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. DAY 2 VALPARAISO Transfer early this morning from Santiago to Valparaiso to join the G Expedition . ( 1B, 1D ) DAY 3 AT SEA Spend this time at sea out on deck or join one of the lectures or painting classes. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 4 CALDERA Enjoy a full day of exploring picturesque Caldera. Visit local museums and a local mine. Soak in the desert scenery. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 5 AT SEA Spend some time out on deck. Keep your cameras and binoculars on hand for scenery or wildlife viewing opportunities. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 6 ARICA Enjoy a day in Arica. Relax on the beach or head out on a tour to explore the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 7 AT SEA Grab a book from the library and enjoy some quiet down time. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAYS 8-9 SAN JUAN DE MARCONA Visit the Nazca desert cemetery and potter's studio. Head to a nearby nature reserve to spot wildlife. Opt to pre-book a flight over the Nazca Lines. ( 2B, 2L, 2D ) DAYS 10-13 SACRED VALLEY AND MACHU PICCHU Fly from Lima to Cusco. Visit the Sacred Valley and G Adventures-supported projects. Visit Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. Fly to Trujillo. Opt to visit Chan Chan before embarking the ship. ( 4B, 4L, 4D ) DAY 14 AT SEA Spend some time on board with your fellow travellers. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAY 15 SALINAS/GUAYAQUIL Disembark the G Expedition and catch a transfer from Salinas to Guayaquil city centre. ( 1B ) Guaranteed Departures This tour has one IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | special departure. April 03 - April 17, 2016 15 DAYS—SANTIAGO TO GUAYAQUIL FROM $ 7599 Based on Category 1a cabins. For triple and twin cabins, as well as suites, see page 59. TRIP CODE: XVSGSX IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TRAVEL STYLE: MARINE TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 134 PHYSICAL DEMAND: AVERAGE Caldera P E R U E C U A D O R Arica Puerto San Juan de Marcona Callao/Lima Trujillo C H I L E Guayaquil Santiago Valparaiso Cusco Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu THIS TOUR VISITS A G ADVENTURES FOR GOOD PROJECT SEE PAGE 8 57