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Optional Excursions Guide for Budget Expeditions

Our optional excursion guide lists the optional extras you can choose to do on your tour at your own cost. It is designed to be read in conjunction with your tour dossier and will help you to budget for your holiday. Check your Itinerary for details of the cities your tour visits, and then use the guide below to see what optional activities and excursions will be available to you.

For additional sightseeing suggestions and included activities please check your tour dossier. The prices below are current as of the ‘last updated’ date and are subject to change without notice.

All Destinations

Currency - The prices in the guide below are quoted in US$. Please see the relevant exchange rates listed below (current at the time of the ‘last updated’ date and still subject to change) or visit www.xe.com for up-to-date exchange rates.

Tipping - Gratuities are expected on optional excursions. Whilst we fully understand that some nationalities are not accustomed to tipping, gratuities are a normal part of Latin American culture and most workers depend on them to survive. We recommend US$3-5 per passenger for a half/full day excursion.

Health & Safety: It is sometimes difficult to obtain protective helmets of a reliable standard at some destinations, and unfortunately Travel Amazing South America are not able to provide them. If you intend to take part in optional activities such as bike, horse, donkey or camel rides, and would like to wear a helmet, consider bringing one with you.

Argentina

Buenos Aires

• Tango Show $20-$85
  There is no better place than to see this authentic display of colour, dance and vibrancy than Buenos Aires.
• Tigre Delta Excursion $35
  Travel on one of the most modern trains in the country past Argentina's most elegant residential areas to Delta, and then enjoy a modern catamaran cruise of the Parana River Delta.
• City Tour $20
  Discover the wonders of Buenos Aires and see many of its famous sights and attractions, such as the National Congress, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Colon Theatre.

Bariloche

• Mountain Biking Half / Full day $15 -25
• Horse Riding $70
  Horse riding to El tuco in el manso with BBQ lunch
• Kayaking Half Day/ Full day $30 / $60
  Half day kayaking or full day with lunch
• Cerro Otto Cable Car $14
  Cable car rides up some popular peaks around Bariloche
• Cerro Campanario Cable Car $8
• Cerro Catedral cable car US$16
• Rafting $75
  Rafting on the popular Rio Manso

El Calafate

• Los Glaciers (Moreno Glacier) National Park $14
  Visit the National Park and enjoy options for walking around and trekking to admire the fantastic views and scenery.
• Glacier Tour $40
  Enjoy a tour to visit the glacier and admire the views, including a 1/2 hr boat cruise. Make sure your camera batteries are charged for the excellent photo opportunities

El Chalten

• Ice Treking to Cerro Torre $90
  This is a full day hike with the reward of trekking on Torre Glacier
• Viedma Glacier Hike $105 - $120 depending on which option you choose (easy or hard). Take an exciting trip that combines a boat cruise on Viedma Lake and some trekking on the glacier. This is an easier option than the Torre Glacier walk.
• Lago del Desierto Boat Cruise $90
  A scenic boat cruise on Lago del Desierto.

Puerto Iguacu

• Zodiac Nautical Power Boat $20
  Be prepared to get wet!! You'll zigzag down the river in a powerful speedboat and zoom towards the falls, getting so close that you're almost underneath them. You'll be laughing and screaming all the time; this is a fantastic way to experience the sheer enormity of what these falls are all about.
• Eco Tour, 4X4 Drive & power boat ;$40
  Enjoy a guided ecological tour and then a 4x4 drive and thrilling boat ride as the thunderous falls roar above you.
• Iguazu Falls National Park entry $20

Salta

• Rafting Full Day With BBQ Lunch $32
  About 2 ½ hours rafting in 6 – 8 person rafts over grade III rapids
• Rafting / Canopy Combo with BBQ Lunch $48
  A combination of the above 2 activities, You go rafting in the morning, break for lunch. then you head out for the Canopy activity.
• Horse riding Half Day/ Full Day $35 / $57
  7 hours (full) or 3 hours (half) riding horses on a horse ranch including lunch with the family
• Mountain Biking $59
  Descend 45km in mountain bike at Obispo Hill, 100 km's east of Salta.

San Ignacio Mini

• Jesuit Ruins $4
  San Ignacio Mini was one of the Jesuit missions working at capacity in the 1730's. There were nearly 4000 Indians living and working here.

Ushuaia

• Beagle Channel Cruise$40
  Admire the spectacular scenery that abounds from the most southerly town in the world.
• Tierra del Fuego National Park Entry $10
  Entrance to the stunning Tierra del Fuego National Park just outside of Ushuaia.
  Transport to National park $15
• Scenic Over Flight $45 and up
  Fly above the most southerly town in the world to get a bird's eye view of the rugged streets.
• Horse riding$30
  2 hrs to Monte Susana
• End of the world train $25
  Return train ticket to the 'end of the world'.
• Prison Museum $12
  Visit the famous Ushuaia prison.

Valdez

• Peninsula Boat Cruise $33
  Cruise the Peninsula Valdez. This is a seasonal excursion and its possible to see the amazing Southern Right Whale between Sept and Dec,
• Valdez Peninsula National Park entry $15 / group guide $100
  Entry to Valdez National Park and Group Guide.

Bolivia

La Paz

• City Tour and Moon Valley US$15
  Tour the exciting city of La Paz, be taken to the best sites and attractions, and then visit the eerie Moon Valley.
• Death Road Mountain BikingUS$70
  Cycle down the most dangerous road in the world. Hurtle down this steep road and dodge the traffic with your fellow thrill-seekers.

Potosi

• Mine Tour US$15
  Tour the famous mines where miners work in conditions just as they did hundreds of years ago.

Tiahuanaco

• Tiahuanaco Ruins and Museum entry Entry US$10 / Group guide US$40
  Explore these amazing pre-Inca burial ruins.

Uyuni

• Salar de Uyuni Tour 1 Day US$28
  Explore these stunning salt flats and enjoy an exciting 4WD trip across them. Our excursion also takes us to Fish Island, where giant cacti and llama provide perfect photo opportunities.
• Salar de Uyuni tour 2 Days /1 night US$55
  The opportunity to take in the best the Salar Uyuni has to offer. You will spend the night in a basic hotel, with meals included as well as visiting Fish Island and Tunupa Volcano, see the sun set over the Salar and plenty of time for those wacky photos.

Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

• Carnival Fancy Dress Ball US$50
• Sambadrome Entrance US$37
• Sugarloaf Mountain US$20
• Maracana Stadium Football Match (transport and guide) US$15
• Maracana Stadium Tour US$100
• Favela Half Day Tour US$32
• Hang Gliding US$135
• Corcovado Entrance US$5
• Corcovado Entrance and train trip US$20

Belem

• Amazon Ferry Hammock US$130 -150
• Amazon Ferry Cabin US$400 - 470

Bonito

• Rio Prata SnorkellingUS$80-90 Low/High Season
  Enjoy a snorkelling trip in the warm, clear waters of Rio Prata and view the colourful fish that abound. Includes lunch.
• Rio Mimosa Waterfall TourUS$55
  A walk along a raised walkway above the jungle canopy where you will have time to stop and swim at the 5 waterfalls visited on the circuit. The actual walk takes around 21/2 hrs and the excursion includes lunch.
• Abismo de Anhumas - Rapel and Scuba US$310
  Rapelling and scuba in caves combination.
• Abismo de Anhumas - Rapel and Snorkel US$225
  Rapelling and snorkelling combination.

Canoa Quebrada

• Dune Buggy Ride US$40
  Any roller coaster ride will seem tame after you take a thrill-riding buggy ride across golden sand dunes in Canoa Quebrada.
• Quad Bike on sand dunes US$45

Iguazu

• Helicopter Ride US$100
  There's no better way to spoil yourself and gain an appreciation of the 275 waterfalls forcefully plunging from the 'devils throat' than to take a helicopter ride above them
• Bird Park US$12
  This interactive bird park, set in the subtropical rainforest of Iguazu will introduce you to a variety of rare birds species and many native birds such as toucans and macaws.
• National Park Entry US$11.
• Rafain Show US$40
  Cabaret show and dinner.

Maceio

• Jaganda boat trip US$8
  Sail to the nearby reef in local boats to enjoy snorkelling and swimming in the clear blue waters. Buy food and drinks from the surrounding oats.

Manaus

• Amazon Jungle Tour US$200 (depending on number of passengers)
  3 night 4 day tour of Amazon Jungle

Pantanal

• Wildlife Trip US$170. Visit one of the largest, most unique wetland savannahs in the world which contain an extremely diverse range of wildlife. This includes meals and excursions.

Parati

• Parati Boat cruise US$30
  Indulge yourself and take a cruise around the stunning bay at Parati surrounded by crystal clear waters and beautiful scenery.

Chile

Santiago

• City Tour US$25
  A 1/2 day walking tour of Santiago's best sights.
• Vineyard Toursapprox. US$50
  Visit a vineyard in Chile's renowned wine region with lunch option.

Pucon

• Villarica Volcano Climb US$100
  Nothing in the world compares to climbing an active volcano; as you reach the top and stand a mere few feet away from the craters edge you're likely to see billowing smoke and smell the strong scent of sulphur.
• Horse riding half day US$40, full day US$60
  Ride through the rustic parts of Pucon.
• RaftingUS$40 - 50
  Raft the upper or lower section of Pucon's Trancura River
• Hot SpringsEntry US$20, not including transport

Torres Del Paine

• National ParkEntry Fee US$30
  Entry to Torres Del Paine National Park.

Lago Pehoe

• Catamaran US$35 round trip
  This catamaran takes you across Pehoe Lake to the start of Grey Glacier or Fraces Valley Walks. A scenic 30 minute boat ride each way across the lake.
• Lago Grey Boat Trip to GlacierUS$85 round trip
  This is an incredible journey by boat along the Grey Lake to within almost arms reach of the spectacular Grey Glacier.

Ecuador

Baños

• Canyoning Half day US$40
  Abseil down one of the many waterfalls in the area and be geared up with all the necessary equipment to look and feel like a true explorer.
• Massage US$25
  Relax after a hard days cycling or horse riding with an indulgent massage
• Thermal Pools US$2-3
  Take a warm spa bath and soothe your muscles in thermal springs surrounded by Bano's stunning mountain and volcano scenery.
• Bridge SwingUS$20
  Take a small bridge swing off the bridges in Banos and plummet towards the ravaging rivers below.
• Salsa DancingUS$5 per hour
• Rafting half day US$30, full day US$70

Cuenca

• Ingapirca Ruins US$6
  Visit these pre Inca burial ruins and discover a place of Ecuador’s cultural history.

Misahualli

• Amazon Jungle Tour US$80
  Enjoy a 2 day excursion into the world's largest rainforest with meals and wildlife walks included.

Peru

Arequipa

• Santa Catalina Monastery US$10
  Visit this famous colourful monastery where once the very privileged lived within the confines of this building and never left the outside. A small population of nuns still live here today.
  
  Juanita Ice Princess US$5
  See the frozen Inca princess, Juanita.

Chivay

• Hot Springs US$4
  Relax in the natural hot springs surrounded by stunning Andean mountain scenery.
• Colca Canyon Over Night excursion US$35
  Take a visit to this vast canyon, said to be the deepest in the world, and watch condors soar and glide majestically. This is an overnight trip including hotel and local guide fees.
• Canyon Entrance Fee US$12
  Fee for entrance to Canyon.

Cuzco

• Inca Trail TrekApprox US$510
  Enjoy the famous 3night/4day trek along the Inca Trail and arrive through the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu as the sun rises. Guides, porters, all meals and camping equipment included.
• Lares Valley TrekApprox US$495
  Single supplements may apply. Take a different route to Machu Picchu and hike along the rustic Lares Valley Trek which still appears as it did 500 years ago. Guides, porters, all meals and camping equipment included.
• Machu Picchu OvernightApprox US$240
  Travel to Aguas Calientes and stay o/night there before taking an early train to Machu Picchu the following morning and exploring the site with a guide at your leasure.
• Cuzco Visitor Ticket$25
  This ticket will give you access to most museums, sites and monuments in and around Cuzco area and is recommended if you wish to visit some of these attractions in Cuzco.
• Sacred Valley Tour- US$30 per person including transport and English speaking guide (price based on a minimum of 4 people booking)
• White Water Rafting $30
  Rafting through the Sacred Valley
• Horse riding$25
  Half day ride in the hills surrounding Cuzco.
• Salt Terraces Maras Moray $25
  Travel to Maray, the site of 3 circular terraces thought to be have used by the Incas as crop experimentation and then visit the pre Inca site of Maray containing hundreds of small salt terraces, used for salt mining for centuries.
• Massages$25/hr
  Enjoy a relaxing massage to help soothe the effects of the Inca Trail or to assist you in adjusting to the altitude.
• Tour T Shirts $12-$15
  Get your group together and make a tour t-shirt to commemorate your trip.

Puno

• Lake Titicaca Overnight Excursion $30
  Overnight excursion to Lake Titicaca with home stay on Amantani Island.
• Sillustani Ruins $2 plus group guide
  Entrance to ruins

Huacachina

• Overnight Sand buggy trip $40
• Sand Buggy Excursion 2 hrs $18
  Take a trip to the vast Huacachina desert and enjoy a taste of sandboarding and dune buggy riding over endless golden sand dunes. Over night or 2 hr excursion.

Huanchaco

• Chan Chan, Pyramids of the Sun & Moon$4/site entrance $4 guide
  These pyramids offer a rare glimpse into ancient Moche civilization. At 45m high the Pyramid of the sun was the largest man-made structure in the western hemisphere before it was partly destroyed by Spaniards during a massive treasure hunt.

Huaraz

• Llananuco Lake Excursion $15
  Full day trip to Llananuco Lake and on a clear day you will be able to see Huaracaran, Peru's highest peak at 6,768m
• Chavin de Huanturus $18
  Take a full day tour to visit this pre-inca temple located approx. 1.5 hrs from Huaraz
• Ice Climbing at Pastoruri & Park Entry  $50
  Take a full day excursion to climb at an altitude of approx. 4,800m It may be hard work but it’s a truly amazing experience with spectacular views.

Nazca

• Senic flight over Nazca Lines $80 (including tax)
  Fly over the Nazca Lines in a small aeroplane. These mysterious lines are etched into shapes such as spider, condor, pair of hands, and even an astronaut! Scientists are still debating their origins today and there are many theories as to why they were drawn, ranging from astronomical calendars to alien airports!
• Chauchilla Cemetery $2
  Visit this open air cemetery and glimpse many well-preserved ancient mummies.

Paracas

• Ballestas Islands $10
  Take a speed boat out to visit these islands, renowned for their many species of birds including Peruvian boobies as well as seals and penguins.

Venezuela

Caracas

• City Tour $45
  City tour of Caracas

Ciudad Bolivar

• 2 night 3 day Angel Falls tour $280 - $295
  Flight to Canaima National Park, including guide, boat trip to falls and meals
• Angel Falls Flight $60
  Take a scenic flight over the legendary Angel falls

Los Llanos

• Los Llanos 4 day tour $240
  Los Llanos (the flatlands) of Venezuela is a vast wetland with plenty of wildlife and excellent bird watching. We spend 3 nights in Los Llanos. You'll enjoy excellent photo opportunities of birds, caiman and capybaras
• Water Rafting $50

Merida

• Teleferico $35 (currently closed as of May 2009)
  Cable car ride up to the high peaks of Merida to enjoy the spectacular views or go hiking.
• Paragliding $45
  Located in the Venezuelan Andes, Merida is the perfect place to go paragliding. Soar over the vast Andean scenery for an adrenaline rush
• Mountain Biking $80
  Full day Includes guide, transport and gear
• Canyoning $45
  Abseil down one of the many waterfalls in the area with all the necessary equipment
• Horse riding $70
  Full day horse riding in the hills outside of Merida

Catatubo

• Lightening Overnight(Price varies on numbers booked)
  Overnight excursion to see this amazing natural phenomenon.

Mochima National Park

• Boat trip $25
  Boat trip to Islands includes snorkelling and tour of caves
• Diving into the caves $70
• Kayaking $25
  Kayaking around the islands includes lunch and snorkelling.

Please note: If you choose an overnight excursion you should take your own daypack as you may be required to leave your main luggage at your accommodation and/or or with the vehicle.