[{"title":"Day 1: Quito","name":"Quito","description":"Arrive at any time. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers over a few drinks at a downtown bar. Say cheers with a local craft beer and get excited for the adventure of a lifetime.<p>Spend the first day of your trip wandering Ecuador’s capital city. Meet the group in the evening at the hotel.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.</p>","lat":"-0.180653","lng":"-78.467838"},{"title":"Day 3: Tena","name":"Tena","description":"Venture out on nature walks and become immersed in the jungle around you. Learn about uses of traditional plants, and the cultural beliefs and local traditions in the Amazon jungle. You can also choose to go whitewater rafting, or take a tour of an animal rescue and rehabilitation centre.<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family in their small village near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life. \r\n\r\nTake part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.</p>","lat":"-0.996297","lng":"-77.813604"},{"title":"Day 6: Baños","name":"Banos","description":"The day is yours to explore what Baños has to offer. Check out the swing at the end of the world or relax in nearby hot springs.<p><strong>Additional Information: </strong> Opt to pre-book the \"Baños Canyoning Adventure\" or \"Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle\" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.</p><p><strong>FREE TIME: FULL DAY</strong> Get out there and get exploring.</p>","lat":"-1.392834","lng":"-78.426876"},{"title":"Day 8: Cuenca","name":"Cuenca","description":"Choose your own adventure today. Wander through charming cobbled streets to discover the sights and sounds of Cuenca. From colourful homes with red-tiled roofs, to flower markets and picturesque plazas, the photo ops are endless in this town. (Prepare to have your camera roll filled with Cuenca!) Later, catch some z's on an overnight bus to Mancora.<p><strong>FREE TIME: FULL DAY</strong> Enjoy free time to explore colonial Cuenca and its surroundings.</p><p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list. </p>","lat":"-2.900129","lng":"-79.005896"},{"title":"Day 12: Trujillo","name":"Huanchaco","description":"Bienvenidos a Trujillo! You can visit the impressive Chan Chan sandstone archaeological site today, snap a photo at the yellow colonial church, or head to Huanchaco for some more beach time.<p><strong>FREE TIME: </strong> Get out and explore the city!</p>","lat":"-8.08844","lng":"-79.087279"},{"title":"Day 14: Lima","name":"Lima","description":"<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Dubbed Lima's coolest neighbourhood, once full of summer homes for Lima's elite now an area full with art boutiques, trendy bars, converted mansions, and cool vibes.</p><p><strong>FREE TIME: FULL DAY</strong> Get out and enjoy a first taste of Lima, the capital of Peru.</p>","lat":"-12.046373","lng":"-77.042754"},{"title":"Day 18: Nazca/Arequipa","name":"Nazca","description":"Choose to soar over the iconic Nazca Lines today with a pre-bookable flight, or take a tour of the Nazca Desert Cemetery and Potter's Studio. Tonight, catch some z's on an overnight bus to Arequipa.<p><strong>FREE TIME: FULL DAY</strong> Enjoy some free time during the day.</p><p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.</p>","lat":"-14.83098","lng":"-74.93895"},{"title":"Day 19: Arequipa","name":"Arequipa","description":"Welcome to Arequipa! Take the day to explore what is known as the 'white city.' If you're into history and architecture, visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, where you'll get a unique glimpse into a bygone way of life. For spicy food lovers, visiting one of the 'picanterías' is a must. Satisfy your craving with a variety of local regional foods: alpaca, shrimp, pork, lots of soups, and spicy sauces.<p><strong>FREE TIME: FULL DAY</strong> Make the most of your time here.</p>","lat":"-16.409047","lng":"-71.537451"},{"title":"Day 20: Arequipa/Colca Canyon","name":"Colca Canyon","description":"Enjoy a full-day tour of the spectacular Colca Valley and venture to the impressive Colca Canyon — one of the deepest canyons in the world — on an overnight excursion. With a little luck, you'll spot some unusual Andean animals such as vicuñas, and alpacas. Give your body some much needed relaxation by taking an optional dip in the the hot springs.<p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Spot condors on this guided tour, and keep your eyes peeled for other unusual animals. Look for three different species of camelids: alpaca, llama, and vicuña, which are all typical of Peru.</p>","lat":"-15.609329","lng":"-72.089623"},{"title":"Day 22: Arequipa/Cusco","name":"Cusco","description":"Explore Arequipa – take a city tour if you want or check out a monastery or museum. Later, sit back and relax on an overnight bus to Cusco.<p><strong>FREE TIME: FULL DAY</strong> Get out and explore more of this beautiful colonial city.</p><p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.</p>","lat":"-13.53195","lng":"-71.967463"},{"title":"Day 25: Cusco/Ollantaytambo","name":"Ollantaytambo","description":"Head into the Sacred Valley today to visit the G-Adventures supported women's weaving co-op in the Ccaccaccollo community. Learn about weaving, and meet the adorable resident llamas. If you see a knitted item you like, buy it — a perfect keepsake from your journey. Stop and sample some craft beer at a brewery on your way to Ollantaytambo.<p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers' donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management. \r\n</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Delight your tastebuds and sample high-quality beer with the breathtaking Sacred Valley as a backdrop. This craft brewery uses local ingredients to make award-winning brews and gives back to the surrounding communities. What's not to like? </p>","lat":"-13.258369","lng":"-72.264268"},{"title":"Day 29: Machu Picchu/Cusco","name":"Machu Picchu","description":"The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Wake up around 03:30 and walk to the checkpoint. 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. Catch the bus to Aguas Calientes before your train back to Cusco in the afternoon. Tonight, dance the night away at a popular night club.<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Wake around 03:30 to reach the Sun Gate as early as possible. Head to the checkpoint and join the lineup to wait for the gate to open. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu (fingers crossed for a clear day). Hike down to Machu Picchu (about 45 mins) for a 1.5 hr guided tour of the site, and free time to explore. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge (a 15-min walk one way) for no additional charge, if time allows. \r\n\r\nCatch the bus outside the Machu Picchu gate after your visit for a 25-min downhill ride to Aguas Calientes. Eat and relax before the train ride back to Cusco this evening.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Rise and shine – the best time to see the Lost City of the Incas is in the early morning light. Follow the local guide to Machu Picchu to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Gain local insight into the Inti Mach’ay cave, Inti Watana, the Temple of the Water, the Temple of the Condor, and the Room of the Three Windows. Take time to sit and feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (in a worldwide Internet poll).</p><p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.</p><p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.</p>","lat":"-13.163141","lng":"-72.544963"},{"title":"Day 31: Cusco/Puno","name":"Puno","description":"Sit back, relax, and soak in the impressive views as you travel by bus through the Altiplano on your way to Puno on Lake Titicaca.<p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.</p>","lat":"-15.840222","lng":"-70.021881"},{"title":"Day 32: Puno/Lake Titicaca","name":"Lake Titicaca","description":"This morning, you will board a boat on Lake Titicaca and head to Taquile Island. Opt to have lunch in a local restaurant and shop in the afternoon at the local weaving cooperatives. Later, cruise to another village for an overnight homestay to live like a local on the shores of the lake. Learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and create unforgettable memories with the family and fellow travellers.<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Board a boat on Lake Titicaca and head to Taquile Island for a delicious Peruvian lunch at a restaurant followed by some shopping at the local weaving cooperatives. (Taquileños are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing, men are taught how to knit around age five and they create the majority of the textiles.) After, enjoy an overnight stay with a host family and a chance to learn about life on the islands. \r\n\r\n</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Accommodation on the islands may be multi-share.</p>","lat":"-15.9254","lng":"-69.3354"},{"title":"Day 35: La Paz","name":"La Paz","description":"Depart at any time.<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure. </p>","lat":"-16.489689","lng":"-68.119294"}]