Anchorage to Ushuaia

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As far as ultimate American adventures go, this trip from Anchorage to Ushuaia ticks all the boxes. Spanning the length of the entire spine of the Americas, all the way from Alaska down to the tip of Argentina, this 207-day adventure is nothing short of epic. Starting in Anchorage, Alaska, the tour ventures down through Canada, then the USA, Mexico, Guatemala...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the Athabasca Falls, the most magnificent in the Canadian Rockies
    • Uncover geysers in the USA’s Yellowstone National Park
    • Tour of a tequila distillery in Mexico - ole!
    • Be taken on a guided tour of Guatemalan ancient ruins
    • Bask on Belize’s tropical island of Caye Caulker
    • Venture deep into El Salvador’s El Imposible National Park
    • Bathe in the Caribbean waters of Honduras’s Roatan Island
    • Encounter the volcano at Masaya, Nicaragua
    • Discover the Cloud Forest Reserve of Monteverde in Costa Rica
    • Get acquainted with Panama City

What's this trip about?

    As far as ultimate American adventures go, this trip from Anchorage to Ushuaia ticks all the boxes. Spanning the length of the entire spine of the Americas, all the way from Alaska down to the tip of Argentina, this 207-day adventure is nothing short of epic. Starting in Anchorage, Alaska, the tour ventures down through Canada, then the USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and finally ends in Ushuaia, Argentina - the world’s southernmost city. Loaded with culture, history, architecture and bountiful nature, this incredible American adventure will leave you breathless. This exciting itinerary may be full of trekking up volcanoes, exploring vibrant cities, kayaking down emerald rivers, snorkelling over reefs and taking part in all manor of outdoor and cultural activities, but there is also a great balance of down time too, with beaches, forests and unspoilt nature to be enjoyed and relaxed in. So if you’re after a life-affirming, awe-inspiring and never-to-be-forgotten adventure, then this epic trip is it.

Details

Itinerary focusActive
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 22 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAnchorage
End CityUshuaia

Travel Themes

  • Overland Journeys

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada
  • United States
  • New Mexico
  • Central America
  • Belize
  • Costa Rica
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • El Salvador
  • South America
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Ecuador
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Alaska
  • Anchorage
  • Antigua
  • Arches National Park
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Arequipa
  • Arizona
  • Atacama Desert
  • Banff National Park
  • Bariloche
  • Blue Hole
  • Boquete
  • Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Canadian Rockies
  • Canyonlands National Park
  • Caracol
  • Caribbean
  • Cartagena
  • Central America
  • Chichicastenango
  • Copacabana
  • Cuenca
  • Cusco
  • Denali
  • Denali National Park
  • El Calafate
  • Glacier National Park
  • Granada
  • Grand Canyon
  • Inca Trail
  • Jasper
  • Jasper National Park
  • Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Lake Atitlan
  • Lake District
  • Lake Louise
  • Lake Nicaragua
  • Lake Titicaca
  • La Paz
  • Las Vegas
  • Leon
  • Lima
  • Los Glaciares National Park
  • Machu Picchu
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Mendoza
  • Mexico City
  • Moab
  • Montana
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
  • Monument Valley

Activities

  • Land expedition

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Anchorage

Border information: If you are joining in Anchorage, you will most likely enter the USA at Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport (IATA code: ANC). There will be an important group meeting at 10:00am at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception ...

Day 2-3 Seward/Kenai Fjords National Park

Today our journey begins with a short drive to the town of Seward, possibly via a short detour to the Portage Glacier. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion o...

Day 4-6 Denali National Park

Today we will drive to Denali National Park, the home of Denali, the highest mountain in North America. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. On the following day we will have an included trip into Denali National Park. We will take a shuttle bus through the park to the...

Day 7-8 Denali Highway

Today we have a short and scenic drive to our lodge along the Denali Highway, located in an area popular with wildlife spotters and fishermen. Tonight we will stay in rooms at a basic Alaskan lodge - these could be dormitory or private rooms, depending on their avail...

Day 9-10 Wrangell-St Elias National Park

Today we will canoe back downstream from our wilderness camp to our lodge to rejoin our overland bus. We will then drive to the historic remote outpost of McCarthy, once a thriving copper mining town and the gateway town to the stunning Wrangell-St Elias National Park...

Day 11 Tok

Today we will have a scenic drive day towards the Canadian border, arriving at the small town of Tok. In Tok we will stay in a well-equipped campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.

Day 12-13 Dawson

Border information: Exit the USA at Polar Creek, enter Canada at Little Gold Creek. Today we will travel along the spectacular 'Top of the World Highway' to cross into Canada at North America's northernmost border. We will drive into the famous Klondike area of Canad...

Day 14 Whitehorse

Today we will drive to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon territory. En route we will stop for a tour of one of the incredible original mobile mining rigs near Dawson, Dredge No. 4. In Whitehorse we will camp at a well-equipped campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. INCLUDED ACTIVTIES Visit the famous Dredge No. 4, a massive mobile gold-mining rig built in 1912

Day 15 Watson Lake

Today we will drive into the province of British Columbia and the small town of Watson Lake. On arrival we will have an included visit to the fascinating Sign Post Forest, and in the evening we have the chance to go on an optional visit to see the show at the fantasti...

Day 16-17 Stewart/Hyder

Today we will drive south through the beautiful countryside of British Columbia to the town of Stewart. Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours. On the following day we will have an included day trip over the border to Alaska and the 'ghost town' of Hyder. Here we will vis...

Day 18 Hazelton

Today we will drive to the town of Hazelton and have an included tour of the historical Ksan Indian Village to learn all about the life and history of the Gitxsan people. After our visit we will continue our drive towards the Rocky Mountains and stay at the area of Fr...

Day 19-20 Jasper National Park

Today we will continue our drive into the Canadian Rockies and to the town of Jasper. Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours. On the following day we will have a free day to explore the stunning Jasper National Park or take part in optional activities such as hiking, raf...

Day 21 Jasper/Banff

Today we have a scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway to the town of Banff, travelling through both Jasper and Banff National Parks. En route we will have an included visit to the Athabasca Falls and Lake Louise. In Banff we will stay in dormitory rooms in a centr...

Day 22-24 Banff National Park

If we have not our spare day anywhere else on the trip, then we will have two full days to freely explore the town of Banff, the spectacular National Park, and take part in the myriad of optional activities available here. INCLUDED ACTIVITIES Explore the wonderfully-...

Day 25-26 Glacier National Park

Border information: Exit Canada at Chief Mountain, enter USA at Chief Mountain. Today we will have a full day drive over the US border into the state of Montana and arrive at the eastern side of Glacier National Park, stopping en route at the fascinating Head-Smashed...

Day 27-28 Yellowstone National Park

Today we have a full day drive south into the state of Wyoming and to the famous Yellowstone National Park, home to magnificent landscapes, fantastic treks, and the incredible Old Faithful geyser. Estimated Drive Time - 9-11 hours. On the following day we will have ...

Day 29 Jackson Hole/Grand Teton National Park

Today we will drive south through the stunning Grand Teton National Park and take a stop at the spectacular Jenny Lake, where we'll have some free time to explore the lake and possibly take a short boat trip. We will then continue to the beautiful town of Jackson Hole...

Day 30 Salt Lake City

Today we will drive to Utah's state capital of Salt Lake City, where we will have time for quick free exploration of the city centre and its famous Temple Square. We will then head to the nearby Antelope Island State Park, known for its abundant population of American...

Day 31-33 Moab/Arches National Park/Canyonlands National Park

Today we will have a full day drive to the town of Moab, perfectly located next to the rugged wildernesses of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours. We will spend the next two days exploring and trekking in Arches National Park and ...

Day 34 Monument Valley

Today we will drive to the incredible Monument Valley, the iconic landscape symbolic of the American West. On arrival we will head out on an included jeep tour of the Monument Valley Tribal Park, seeing the stunning rock formations up close and learning about the loca...

Day 35 Page

Today we will continue our drive to the beautiful town of Page near the stunning Lake Powell. In Page we will camp in a well-equipped campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours. INCLUDED ACTIVITIES Visit the ancient Navajo National Monument in Arizona OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Visit the iconic Antelope Canyon on a trip from the town of Page : USD 32

Day 36 Kodachrome Basin State Park

Today we will drive to the wonderful Kodachrome Basin State Park, where we will have free time on arrival to explore the beautiful landscape. In Kodachrome Basin State Park we will camp in a scenic campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.

Day 37 Bryce Canyon National Park/Zion National Park

Today we will drive to the incredible Bryce Canyon National Park, where we will have a few hours here to take some optional treks to its hoodoos (odd-shaped pillars of rock left standing from the forces of erosion). Following this, we will take a very scenic drive to ...

Day 38-39 Las Vegas

This morning we will have free time to explore, trek or take scenic drives through the spectacular deserts and rock formations on Zion National Park. In the afternoon we will drive to the bustling and energetic city of Las Vegas. Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours. On...

Day 40-41 Grand Canyon National Park

Today we will continue south into the state of Arizona and to one of the most spectacular highlights of the USA - the world-famous Grand Canyon. On arrival we will head up to one of the stunning viewpoints over the Grand Canyon for sunset. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 ...

Day 42 Phoenix

Today we start to drive south through Arizona to the area near Phoenix. In the Phoenix area we will most likely stay in a rustic campsite to the north of the city, where we may have the opportunity to take some short horse rides. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.

Day 43 Nogales

Today we will drive south to the border town of Nogales. In Nogales we will camp in a well equipped campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.

Day 44-45 Guaymas/Mazatlan

Border information: Exit USA at Nogales, enter Mexico at Nogales. Today we will cross the border into Mexico, and over the next two days we will drive south along the Pacific coast, staying close to the towns of Guaymas and Mazatlan en route. In Guaymas and Mazatlan we will camp in well-equipped campsites. Estimated Drive Time - 8-11 hours each day.

Day 46-47 Sayulita

Today we will drive to the surfing town of Sayulita on Pacific coast and enjoy some free time on arrival. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. On the following day we will have free time to explore the Playa Los Muertos beach and possibly try your hand at surfing! In ...

Day 48 Tequila

Today we will drive to the town of Tequila, where we will have time for an optional visit to the town's famous distilleries (either today or on the following morning). In Tequila we will stay in a basic hotel. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Take a guided tour of the famous Jose Cuervo tequila distillery : MXN 180

Day 49-50 Angahuan

Today we drive to the town of Angahuan. This village is inhabited by the Purepecha people, who have been indigenous to the area since one thousand years before the Spanish invasion. Angahuan is the gateway to the Paricutín volcano, the only volcano in the world to hav...

Day 51 Mexico City

Today we will have a full day drive to the massive and chaotic Mexican capital of Mexico City. In Mexico City we will stay in a good hotel in the central district of Bellas Artes. Estimated Drive Time - 10-11 hours.

Day 52 Mexico

Border information: if joining in Mexico City, you will most likely enter Mexico at Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (IATA code MEX). There will be an important group meeting at 10:00am at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception for ...

Day 53-54 Oaxaca

Today we head to the wonderful laid-back colonial town of Oaxaca, famous for its cuisine and indigenous cultures. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, ...

Day 55-57 San Cristobal de las Casas

Today we have a full day drive to the stunning old colonial town of San Cristóbal de las Casas, one of Mexico's most beautiful towns. and well known as the heart of the indigenous Tzotzil Maya culture. Estimated Drive Time - 12-14 hours. On the following day we will...

Day 58 Frontera Corozal

Today we will have a full day drive to the remote town of Frontera Corozal, on the Guatemalan border. En route, we may have time for an optional stop at the stunning waterfalls of Agua Azul. In Frontera Corozal we will camp in the grounds of a hotel. Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours.

Day 59 Yaxchilan/Palenque

Today we will have an included guided visit to the remote ancient Mayan city of Yaxchilán, which is only accessible via a boat trip down the river. After our visit we will drive to the village of Palenque. In Palenque we will camp in the grounds of a hotel located wi...

Day 60 Palenque

Today we will have an included guided visit to the incredible Mayan ruins of Palenque, which rise out of the thick jungle surrounding them. In the afternoon we will have free time to go on a jungle tour, visit the on site museum, or travel to the nearby waterfall of M...

Day 61 Merida

Today we will drive to the beautiful and artistic colonial town of Mérida, the capital of the Yucatan state. In Mérida we wil stay in a colonial hotel in the heart of the city. Estimated Drive Time - 10-11 hours.

Day 62 Chichen Itza/Tulum

Today we will have an early start to drive to the world-famous Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World - we have an included guided tour around this spectacular site before continuing our drive to the stunning coastal village of Tulum. ...

Day 63 Tulum

This morning we visit the Tulum ruins, one of the last cities built by the Maya and one of the best preserved coastal Maya sites. We will have a free afternoon to explore the beaches or take part in some optional activities. INCLUDED ACTIVITIES Explore the phenomenal...

Day 64-66 Caye Caulker

Border information: Exit Mexico at Subteniente López, enter Belize at Santa Elena. Today we will travel south across the border to Belize City, where we board a speed boat to the island paradise of Caye Caulker. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. We will have two fu...

Day 67-69 San Ignacio

Today we will head back to the mainland and rejoin the Dragoman Bus in Belize City. We then have a short drive to the village of San Ignacio, home to Belize's best archaeological sites and adventure activities! Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. We will have two full...

Day 70 Tikal

Border information: Exit Belize at Benque Viejo del Carmen, enter Guatemala at Melchor de Mencos. Today we will have a short drive across the Guatemalan border to the phenomenal Mayan ruins of Tikal, where we have an included guided tour. In Tikal we will camp at a...

Day 71-72 Poptun

Today we have a short drive to the small town of Poptún, stopping in the colonial town of Flores en route. We will arrive at our fantastic eco-lodge near Poptún and have a free afternoon. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. On the following day we will have free time ...

Day 73-74 Rio Dulce/Livingston

Today we will have a short drive to Rio Dulce in Guatemala's beautiful central region. On arrival we will have a free afternoon to take part in some optional activities. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. On the following day we will have an included boat trip to the...

Day 75 San Andres Itzapa

Today we will drive day to San Andres Itzapa, a small village located in the mountains around Antigua. We will spend one night at the community centre of Manos Amigas, run by the Italian NGO 'Mani Amiche' in support of local women who have been abandoned and abused, a...

Day 76-77 Panajachel/Lake Atitlan/Chichicastenango

Today we will spend the morning at the Manos Amigas project before heading off on a short drive to Panajachel, situated on the shores of the beautiful Lake Atitlan. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. On the following day we will have free time to enjoy some optional ...

Day 78-79 Antigua

Today we will have a short drive to the magnificent city of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated 60 kms from Guatemala City. The rest of the day is free to explore the beautiful colonial city and its dramatic surroundings. In Antigua we will stay in a deli...

Day 80-81 Los Cobanos

Border information: Exit Guatemala at Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado, enter El Salvador at La Hachadura. Today we will drive across the border into El Salvador and head to the Pacific coast and the small fishing village of Los Cobanos. On arrival we will enjoy some free ti...

Day 82 Cerro Verde National Park

Today we will drive to the stunning Cerro Verde National Park, where we will be surrounded by awe-inspiring volcanoes and countryside. On arrival we will have the opportunity to take an optional guided trek up the nearby Santa Ana volcano (approximately 4 hours). In ...

Day 83 Suchitoto

Today we will take a short drive to the beautiful town of Suchitoto, where we will have a free afternoon to explore the town with its cobbled streets and whitewashed houses, and to learn about the incredible work of the Dragoman-supported community centre in which we ...

Day 84-85 Copan

Border information: Exit El Salvador at Anguiatú, enter Guatemala at Anguiatú. Exit Guatemala at El Florido, enter Honduras at El Florido. Today we will have a full day drive to return to Guatemala and then onwards to Honduras, arriving at the small village of Copán....

Day 86-88 Roatan Island

Today we will take a short drive to the town of San Pedro Sula and board a short local flight to Roatán, the largest of the famous tropical Bay Islands. On arrival we will transfer to the area of the West End Bay, where we base ourselves for our stay. Estimated Driv...

Day 89 Lake Yojoa

Today we will start early to transfer back to Roatán's airport and catch our flight back to the mainland, rejoining the Dragoman Bus! We will then continue our journey east through Honduras to the beautiful countryside of Lake Yojoa In Lake Yojoa we will camp for the night in the grounds of a lodge and brewery. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.

Day 90-91 Leon

Border information: Exit Honduras at Las Manos, enter Nicaragua at Las Manos. Today we will have a a full day's drive across the border into Nicaragua and to the university town of León. Estimated Drive Time - 9-11 hours. On the following day we will have free time...

Day 92-93 Granada/Masaya National Park

Today we will take a short drive to Nicaraguas's oldest city of Granada, a beautiful town which oozes with colonial charm! En route we will have an included visit to the traditional markets in the small town of Masaya, and witness the incredible active caldera of the ...

Day 94-95 Ometepe Island

This morning we drive to the small town of San Jorge on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, Central America's largest lake. Here we will board a ferry to the stunning volcanic island of Ometepe, where we base ourselves in the port village of Moyogalpa and enjoy free time to...

Day 96-97 La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano National Park

Border information: Exit Nicaragua at Peñas Blancas, enter Costa Rica at Peñas Blancas. Today we will take an early morning ferry back to San Jorge and drive to La Fortuna in Costa Rica, a stunning town under the shadow of the mighty Arenal volcano. Estimated Drive...

Day 98-99 Monteverde

Today we will leave our overland vehicle behind and transfer by taxi and boat into the dense cloud forests and coffee plantations of Monteverde, a stunning area offering an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. On the following d...

Day 100-101 Manuel Antonio National Park

Today we will continue by taxi to the small town of Tilarán, where we will rejoin our overland vehicle and drive to the spectacular beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours. On the following day we will have an i...

Day 102-103 Boquete

Border information: Exit Costa Rica at Paso Canoas, enter Panama at Paso Canoas. Today we will drive across the Panama border into the Chiriqui highlands, arriving at the town of Boquete. Estimated Drive Time - 3-5 hours. On the following day we will have a free da...

Day 104 Santa Clara

Today we will drive to the small coastal town of Santa Clara on our way towards Panama City. In Santa Clara we will camp in the grounds of a guesthouse, about 10 minutes' walk from the beach. Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours.

Day 105-106 Panama City

Today we will drive to the Miraflores Visitor Centre at the world-famous Panama Canal, learning all about its controversial history and incredible role in shaping trade and world politics in the 20th century. After our included visit we will complete the drive to the ...

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Our group size has an average of just ten travellers, which allows us to get off the beaten track, use local accommodation and transport, and really get to know the culture. It also ensures we are contributing to the local economy; by choosing local suppliers we were able to keep AUD 60 million in local economies in 2012. We’re also working hard to reduce our carbon footprint and were the first in our sector to introduce carbon offset trips. This, along with our many corporate sustainability activities, has meant we’re one of the travel industry’s leaders in responsible travel.

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Camping ( 93 nights ),hotel / hostel / lodge / cabin ( 113 nights ),

Transportation & Flights

Overland expedition vehicle,US style school bus,4x4,Private bus,Local bus,Boat,Ferry,Flight,Train,

Transportation & flights

Overland expedition vehicle,US style school bus,4x4,Private bus,Local bus,Boat,Ferry,Flight,Train
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Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. USA TOURIST VISA: Australia: No - ESTA required Belgium: No - ESTA required Canada: No - not required Germany: No - ESTA required Ireland: No - ESTA required Netherlands: No - ESTA required New Zealand: No - ESTA required South Africa: Yes - in advance Switzerland: No - ESTA required UK: No - ESTA required Entrance requirements to the USA have changed in recent years so please read the following instructions carefully, even if you have travelled to the USA before. Many countries now operate under a visa waiver program (meaning a visa isn't required) however you still need to obtain an authorisation which confirms that you have been approved to travel. This authorisation must be obtained in advance of travel. Many citizens from Visa Waiver Program countries can travel to the USA without a visa for a 90 day stay, if they meet certain requirements. Travellers from all Visa Waiver Program countries must present a machine-readable, biometric passport (which meets US requirements) at the port of entry to enter without a visa, otherwise a US visa is required. You can get further information from the US Department of State website: - http://travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors.html Also please note, all travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries must obtain an electronic travel authorization prior to their flight from the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov All ESTA registration applications or renewals require a US$14.00 fee paid by credit or debit card. You should apply for your visa waiver authorisation at least 1 week prior to travel to avoid any last minute delays. You will require your passport details and your address in the US (you can use the starting point hotel/hostel address). Please note that if there is any discrepancy between the name on your ESTA, your passport, your tickets and even your frequent flyer membership, you may be detained at Immigration and subject to a secondary inspection which could take a few hours. If you have recently changed your name, please check that your details have been updated everywhere. If you are from a country eligible for the visa waiver program but are a dual citizen of Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan, or if you have travelled to Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan since 1 March 2011, you will not longer be eligible for the visa waiver program and will instead need to apply for a non-immigrant visa. Please see the Department of State website for more information: http://travel.state.gov//content/travel/en.html CANADA Most nationalities except South Africans do not need a visa for Canada, but will need to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). See http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp for details and to apply. There is a fee of CA$7 for this service. Travellers will need an eTA before they can board a flight to Canada. If you are crossing the border by road, then you do not need to apply for an eTA. Please note, if you hold dual Canadian citizenship, then from 30 September 2016 you won't be able to apply for an eTA and will instead need to enter Canada using your Canadian passport. If you do not have a Canadian passport, you'll need to apply for one in advance of travel. As always, please check your individual requirements with your local embassy/consulate or a visa service. MEXICO: Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Yes - in advance Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required USA: Not required BELIZE: Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Not required Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required USA: Not required GUATEMALA: Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Yes - in advance Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required USA: Not required EL SALVADOR: Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Yes - in advance Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required USA: Not required Whilst for most nationalities a visa is not required, you may be required to purchase a tourist card on arrival, costing approximately US$10. If you do require a visa, please obtain this in advance from your local embassy or consulate. HONDURAS: Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Not required Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required USA: Not required NICARAGUA: Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Not required Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required USA: Not required Please note that although a visa is not required, holders of British, US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, and most EU passports are now required to pay US$10 for a tourist card on arrival. COSTA RICA: Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Yes - in advance Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required USA: Not required PANAMA: Australia: Yes - on arrival Belgium: Not required Canada: Yes - on arrival Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Yes - on arrival South Africa: Yes - in advance Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required USA: Yes - on arrival The cost of a tourist card on arrival varies by nationality. COLOMBIA: Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Not required Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required United States: Not required ECUADOR TOURIST VISA Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Not required Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required United States: Not required Citizens of the Republic of China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Somalia, require an appropriate visa to enter Ecuador.. PERU TOURIST VISA Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Not required Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required United States: Not required BOLIVIA VISA: Nationals from the United States need a visa to enter Bolivia and you we highly recommend you obtain this visa in advance from your nearest Bolivian consulate or Embassy. Not obtaining the visa in advance is likely to cause long delays at the border. This visa has a validity of 30 days from first day of entry. In order to apply for this visa, you will need to provide the following documentation: A – Original passport valid for a minimum of 6 months. B – One passport photo (color, 4cm x 4cm) C - Evidence of a hotel reservation in Spanish (Intrepid can provide this upon request) D - A copy of the voucher and trip notes that you receive after purchasing this trip. E- Proof of economic solvency (credit card, cash, or a current bank statement) F- International Vaccination Certificate for yellow fever This Visa can be obtained in Peru (Lima or Cuzco) and is usually processed withing the day, providing all paper work as mentioned above is in order annd payment has been made. We only recommend this option if you simply dont have enough time to get the visa prior to leaving the U.S. For more information please visit the following website: http://bolivia.usembassy.gov/information-on-bolivian-visas.html CHILE RECIPROCITY TAX: Australians, Americans, Canadians, New Zealanders or British do not currently require a visa for Chile. For all other nationalities please reconfirm your visa requirements with your travel agent. If you are entering Chile at Santiago International Airport as a tourist, some nationalities are required to pay a reciprocity fee (Australians US$117). The fee does not apply to travellers arriving at other airports or entering the country via land borders. ARGENTINA: Australians, Americans, British, Canadians and New Zealanders, do not currently require a visa for Argentina. For all other nationalities please reconfirm your visa requirements with your travel agent. Please note that when entering Argentine Territory, the following citizens must pay a "reciprocity fee": Australians - US$100, Canadians - US$92, and Americans - US$160. The fee will be valid for multiple re-entries within a set period from the date of first entry. Payment must be made entirely ONLINE and fees can no longer be paid on arrival at any airport. This fee also needs to be paid online if you are crossing the border into Argentina by land. This price is subject to change and the price on the below website will have the up-to-date costs. How to pay the reciprocity fee online: - Visit www.migraciones.gov.ar or www.provinciapagos.com.ar and register to start the process - Fill out the form with the corresponding personal and credit card information - Print the payment receipt - Present the printed receipt at Immigration Control on arrival in Argentina. The receipt will be scanned by the Immigration officials, the information will be checked, and entry to the country will be registered
Health & Safety
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas your itinerary covers. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. Your leader will accompany you on all included activities, however during your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your leader will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your Leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns. For more details on the type of conditions and safety standards you can expect on your trip, please refer to Intrepid's operational safety policy on our website. We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/contact-us/safety TRAVEL ADVISORY: Where we use a local partner to fully operate one of our itineraries, we use the travel advisory of the country where that operator is based rather than the Australian DFAT advisory. This itinerary is operated by our local partners Dragoman, and as such will follow the British Government (FCO) Travel Advice. To view these travel advisories please log on to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/ PETTY THEFT AND PERSONAL SAFETY: While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair or on the floor and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing. The vehicle has fully lockable doors and windows, which is an obvious advantage, but it will probably be necessary to guard it at times and everyone should be prepared to share in this responsibility. In most areas there is very little to fear from the point of view of violence. But in all areas 'tourists' are a tempting target for pickpockets and con-men. Always be aware of this and be especially careful when leaving banks or money-changers, in any crowded areas, etc. NEVER leave things lying around - they will almost certainly get stolen. We cannot emphasise enough how important it is to always be security conscious and to take all necessary precautions. Great inconvenience and distress can be caused by having your documents or possessions stolen. A few of our past group members have had the unhappy experience of having their belongings stolen before the trip starts. Beware of carrying your passport and other valuables around with you in cities. We strongly suggest you deposit your valuables in your hotel safe on arrival. UNFENCED CAMP SITES: On some trips you will at times stay in unfenced camp sites within national parks. While this is a fantastic experience, there are a few safety rules to follow. While staying in national parks it's important that you listen to any advice given by your tour leader and the park rangers regarding responsible and safe behaviour. BALCONIES: Some hotel balconies don't meet western standards in terms of the width of the balcony fence being narrower than 10cm. FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Please be aware that local laws governing tourism facilities in this region differ from those in your home country and not all the accommodation which we use has a fire exit, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms. HORSE RIDING: Horse riding is an option available to groups on this trip. Please note however that horse riding is usually not covered by your travel insurance and helmets are not always available. If riding without a helmet is a concern then you should bring our own.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point Hostal Los Cormoranes Kamshen 788, esquina Alem Ushuaia ARGENTINA
Trip ID
intrepid-SDOBC

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