Your Guide to Touring South America
30 June, 2022
Designed for the Galápagos, Built Around You.Silver Origin Is Truly Built Around YouOver the years, our guests have asked us for only the most authentic Galápagos experience. Enter the Silver Origin, our very first ship created entirely for a specific destination. We took what we learned from our guests and the singular geography...
30 July, 2019
Why You Need to Book Early to Secure Your Inca Trail Trek PermitHiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is an incredibly special experience and a privilege to undertake. Traversing the mountain passes and cloud forests over four days en route to the fascinatingly beautiful Incan citadel, and reaching it at sunrise, is an experience reserved for a lucky...
15 November, 2018
Inca Trail vs Quarry TrailWhether you’re a history buff, keen trekker or just a traveller up for a challenge and some epic scenery, the dream of hiking to Machu Picchu is a commonly held one. As recently as 2007, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site gained status as one of seven New Wonders of the World and won...
17 October, 2018
Guided Treks You Can Take in South AmericaSouth America boasts diverse cultures and landscapes. Some of the most remote (and stunning!) reaches of this incredible continent are best accessed on foot, so it’s time to lace up the hiking boots and hit the trails! From the icy summits of the Andes to the lush jungles of Colombia, here are...
03 October, 2018
The Path to Machu Picchu - Inca Trail vs Lares TrekWisps of mist curl and weave through stone pillars as the sun finds pockets of cloud and archways to shine through, illuminating Machu Picchu. The ruins stand quietly commanding the mountainside, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. You may not be entirely prepared for the emotion that tugs at...
28 September, 2018
Things to Know About Altitude SicknessAltitude Sickness is a concern for many travellers whose tour takes them to destinations at high altitude. There are so many incredible places to discover that are nestled well above sea level, and while Altitude Sickness need not be a deterrent, there are some things you need to know before...
18 September, 2018
Discover Colombia’s Lost City with G Adventures and the Wiwa CommunityG Adventures and the Indigenous Wiwa community of Colombia’s Lost City have united to open a previously undiscovered trekking route for travellers seeking a new and unique experience. The ancient Lost City of Teyuna in the Sierra Nevada region of Colombia has captivated hikers and adventurers...
04 September, 2018
5 Reasons to Visit AntarcticaIf you need a break from the human race, the wilderness and solitude of Antarctica may be just the place to restore your equilibrium. Here are some good reasons why you should visit Antarctica. The wildlife Penguins, penguins and more penguins! There are four species of penguin that live,...
28 August, 2018
Destination Solitude - Responsible Tourism in AntarcticaAt approximately 13,661,000 km2 Antarctica, including its islands and ice shelves, is nearly twice the size of Australia. It is the highest, driest, windiest and coldest continent in the world and yet despite these challenges, visitor numbers to Antarctica have risen for the seventh season in...
03 September, 2017
Juliet's South American JourneyAs little as five years ago, I thought of South America as a far away land of dramatic landscapes – the Andes, salt flats, Machu Picchu, and llamas. It seemed so far away, and about as likely for me to visit as the moon. So this year when I headed off on my first Trafalgar tour, Impressions of...
