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South America Highlights

Trip Type: Explorer

44 Days
| 1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $12,045.00 /Person
There are times to dip a toe in, and there are times to dive in headfirst – and this 44-day adventure is just that …
South America Highlights

There are times to dip a toe in, and there are times to dive in headfirst – and this 44-day adventure is just that. Travelling through five countries, this trip will have you trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, swaying to samba in Rio, seeing the mighty Iguazu Falls, and experiencing life on traditional ranches and floating islands. And the food? Get ready to feast on everything from Uruguayan barbecue and pachamanca (earth oven meals) to crispy empanadas and Pisco sours. Explore this incredible part of the world at a pace that allows you to do as much as you want.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lima

Day 2: Lima

Day 3: Paracas

Day 4: Nazca

Day 5: Arequipa

Day 6: Arequipa

Day 7: Colca Canyon

Day 8: Arequipa

Day 9: Arequipa - Bus to Cusco

Day 10: Cusco

Day 11: Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option

Day 12: Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option

Day 13: Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option

Day 14: Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option and Machu Picchu / Ollantaytambo

Day 15: Sacred Valley / Cusco

Day 16: Cusco

Day 17: Puno - Lake Titicaca

Day 18: Puno

Day 19: Puno

Day 20: La Paz

Day 21: La Paz

Day 22: La Paz

Day 23: Sucre

Day 24: Sucre

Day 25: Potosi

Day 26: Uyuni

Day 27: Salar de Uyuni

Day 28: Salar de Uyuni

Day 29: Uyuni

Day 30: Uyuni – Tilcara

Day 31: Tilcara

Day 32: Buenos Aires

Day 33: Buenos Aires

Day 34: Buenos Aires

Day 35: Buenos Aires

Day 36: Colonia del Sacramento

Day 37: Colonia del Sacramento / Estancia Stay

Day 38: Estancia Stay

Day 39: Estancia Stay

Day 40: Overnight Bus - Iguazu Falls

Day 41: Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)

Day 42: Iguazu Falls (Argentinian side)

Day 43: Rio de Janeiro

Day 44: Rio de Janeiro

Trip Inclusions

Meals

38 breakfasts and 9 dinners are included

Transport

4x4, Bus, Coach, Ferry, Minibus, Overnight bus, Plane, Taxi, Van

Accomodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Dormitory (2 nights), Estancia (3 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (31 nights), Overnight bus (3 nights)

Included Activities

  • Lima - Leader-led walking tour
  • Colca Canyon - Guided tour
  • Colca Canyon Condor Visit
  • Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
  • 3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
  • Machu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visit
  • Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
  • Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay
  • Salt flats - Visit to 'Fish Island/Inca Wasi'
  • Uyuni - Colchani Salt Factory Visit
  • Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Altiplano tour including Laguna Colorada
  • Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Estancia Stay - 3-Night Stay on an Estancia
  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
Trip Highlights
  • Choose your own adventure to Machu Picchu – whether you trek the classic Inca Trail, the quieter Quarry Trail or take the scenic train, seeing this ancient Inca citadel is unforgettable.
  • Take a boat tour of Lake Titicaca, visit the Floating Islands of Uros and spend the night with a local family in a traditional island community.
  • Embark on a three-day 4WD adventure across Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, passing cactus islands, train cemeteries and mineral-rich salt lakes teeming with flamingos.
  • Harness your inner gaucho (cowboy) during a stay at an estancia (traditional ranch) in Uruguay. Get involved in daily activities, explore the land on horseback or simply relax and enjoy Uruguayan hospitality.
  • See the mighty Iguazu Falls – the world’s largest waterfall system which straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil – from both sides, and maybe get even closer on a Zodiac boat ride.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: GGBZC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Lima, Peru
Trip Ends: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Countries Visited: Argentina

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Destination Details

Argentina
| 44 Days
| 1 - 16 People