Accommodation
Comfortable hotels (9 nights).
Transport
First class bus, local flight.
Meals
Continental breakfast daily and lunch with the cooking classes.
Staff
Group tour leader throughout; local guides while visiting wineries, and on optional excursions.
Age Restriction
To travel independently you must be at least 18 years of age. There are no upper age limits on our tours however travellers aged 70 years or older are required to complete a medical questionnaire. This standard (non-family) adventure is open to children aged 12 years or older when accompanied by a parent (max. two children per adult).
Optional Activities
All prices are per person in US dollar amounts.
Santiago:
Pisco distillery tour $6
City tour $20
Mendoza:
City tour $25
Full day mountain trek $70
Whitewater rafting $70
Bike rentals $10/hour
Buenos Aires:
Tango Show $45-$60
Coastal train $10
Teatro Colón $5
What To Bring
We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whatever you find easiest to carry). A good size daypack is also essential.
Checklist:
Passport (with photocopies)
Travel insurance (with photocopies)
Airline tickets (with photocopies)
USD cash and travelers cheques
Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
G.A.P Adventures vouchers and dossier
Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Camera and film
Reading/writing material
Binoculars
Cover for backpacks
Pocketknife
Torch
Moneybelt
Fleece top
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Small towel and swim wear
4 shirts/t-shirts
Sun hat
1 pair of shorts
2 pairs of long trousers
1 pair hiking pants/track pants
Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
Sport sandals
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Toiletries (biodegradable)
Watch or alarm clock
Water bottle
Purification tablets or filter
First-aid kit(should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Immodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Group Size
Maximum 15, Average 10
Other Information
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 itinerary 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.
Operator Remarks
Allow USD300 for meals not included.
A local payment of USD200 is payable on arrival.