Eclipse Travel Blog

The Chilean government has agreed to pledge an additional 10 million acres on top of  the Tompkins Foundation one million acre donation. This expansion will create five brand new national…

One of the biggest icebergs on record, weighing 1 trillion tonnes has broken away from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica. It is so large that it will require…

From July 1st, 2017 the “Reciprocity Fee” will no longer be required for Australian Citizens to enter Argentina. A valid ordinary passport (we recommend at least 6 months validity from…

PeruRail has announced the launch a new service for the Cusco-Puno-Cusco route by May, 31st 2017. The train has a capacity of 132 passengers and boasts four dining carriages and…

Introducing South America’s first luxury sleeper train, the Belmond Andean Explorer. The train crosses through breathtaking cities on its way from Cusco to Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Arequipa, and exploring…

New Regulations to Machu Picchu Start July 1st The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has decided to change the rules for visiting Machu Picchu, these changes will impact all upcoming trips.…

The Rwandan Development Board announced that effective immediately the cost of a single Gorilla Permit will increase from USD $750 to USD $1,500. Ms. Clare Akamanzi, the Chief Executive Officer…

As of February 2017, any person who enters the Ecuador as a tourist must have public or private health insurance for the duration of his/her stay in Ecuador. A migration…

We have been advised that international travellers visiting Botswana will be required to pay a USD$30 tourism levy on arrival at international borders in the short term future. The Botswana…