When you sign up for a trip we will send you a packing list that will cover your needs for the trip, taking into account the locations, elevations, and activities on your adventure. If you have questions prior to signing on to a trip please contact us.

Our trips are designed for active travelers of varying ability and fitness levels. We realize that many people don’t have the time to exercise daily, while others can’t get enough, so we make all of our trips flexible enough to cater to varying abilities by providing two or more options for most activities.

You will get the most of your experience with Aventouras if you’re reasonably fit. Therefore, we encourage you to engage in some sort of aerobic activity for at least 20 minutes, three times a week. Once you’re comfortable with this pace, you should slowly increase the duration and difficulty of the activity for a few consecutive days until you’re comfortable covering the distances detailed in your trip itinerary. If you’re considering a specific trip, please call us and we can tell you about the exact hikes, bikes rides, rafting, and other activities on that itinerary.

While all Aventouras trips are active and designed for people who want a lively vacation with a variety of activities, the High Andes Trekking Peru trip is considerably more demanding due to the higher elevations, terrain, and length of the hikes on the five-day trek. We are happy to provide more details about the trek or you can visit the High Andes Trekking Peru trip page.

Vacation time is precious, so we provide you with plenty of freedom and flexibility. All of our trips offer various activity options and route lengths, so you can engage in as much, or as little, activity as you’d like. We can also shorten or lengthen our activities to suit your fancy. On an average day, though, you’ll typically spend an average of three to six hours being active.

The High Andes Trekking Peru trip is the one exception. The High Andes Trekking Peru trip is considerably more demanding due to the higher elevations, terrain, and length of the hikes on the five-day trek. During the five-day trek you should be prepared to be on the trail (including lunch and snack stops) for about seven to eight hours.

Your guides will transport your luggage between each evening’s accommodations. You only need to carry a small daypack or fanny pack with snacks, water, and any personal items needed for the day’s activity.

Our trips attract travelers of all ages who represent a diversity of interests and occupations, but share a love for authentic experiences and the great outdoors. Interested in joining a trip? We’ll inform you of the group make up and, whenever possible, the age range of participants.

Our group sizes are always limited to twelve. Therefore, we maintain one of the industry’s best guide to guest ratios for our activities—1:6. By limiting the size of our groups, we can get to know you and ensure that all of your needs are met while providing you with access to small family-run inns and pristine places that are simply not available to larger groups.

Our trip prices are based on double occupancy. If you prefer, single rooms are available for an additional charge as a “single supplement.”

If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we can usually find you a roommate. If you sign up 90 days or more prior to your departure, and we do not find you a roommate, 50% of the single supplement charge will be waived and you’ll have a single room at half of the supplement charge. If you sign up within 90 days or less of trip departure, and we can’t match you with another guest, you will be charged the full single supplement fee. The only exceptions to this single supplement policy is for the High Andes Trekking Peru trip where you will incur the full single supplement even if we are not able to find you’re a roommate, and in the Galapagos. The number of cabins on our smaller, more intimate yachts is limited, and all meals are included. The boats we use are only able to offer double occupancy accommodations. On occasion we are able to accommodate solo travelers to the Galapagos.

Though our days are typically filled with activities, we schedule individual time on all of our trips to explore, shop, or simply relax. Want more free time? You can have as much or as little as you like. This is your vacation, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs, whatever they may be.

To ensure trip availability, we strongly suggest that you make reservations at least 120 days prior to departure. Please note that reservations made within 90 days of trip departure require a full credit card payment at the time of booking. For trips in Peru, we encourage you to book well ahead of time because Inca Trail permits often sell out far in advance.

Aventouras offers a 10% discount to groups of five or more who jointly confirm reservations for the same regularly scheduled trip.

To make your trip with Aventouras even more carefree, we strongly recommend the purchase of a travel insurance plan. Offering comprehensive coverage and peace of mind, a travel insurance plan is designed to protect you in case of trip cancellation for medical reasons, travel delays, medical expenses, accidental death, lost baggage and medical evacuation. Aventouras strictly adheres to our cancellation policies and exceptions to these policies cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies. We’re happy to supply information about travel insurance coverage to you, so contact us at 800-930-2846 with any questions.