Overland between Cartagena & Rio... (LEA)

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Overview

83 days between Cartagena and Rio De Janeiro

Travelling from the stunning beaches of the Caribbean through to the wilds of the high Altiplano in Bolivia has always meant a journey through the Andes. But now Dragoman have introduced a new way to make the trip, which involves a massive detour across the width of the Amazon Jungle. We travel across Peru and then descend from the high Andes into the depth of the steamy jungle in Peru. Crossing the border into Brazil, we head for the Pantanal and then the great city of Brasilia.     

From Brasilia we carry on our journey on to Rio where we arrive to experience  the greatest party on earth - an amazing spectacle of colour and costumes set to the sultry sounds of samba music. It's a once in a lifetime experience, joining thousands of Cariocas in a six-day frenzy of dancing and celebration. We arrange much sought after tickets to the Sambadrome and also can arrange optional excursions to Corcovado (the Christ the Redeemer Statue) and to Sugar Loaf Mountain.

 
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  • From only $320 deposit
  • Trip Style: Overlanding
  • Comfort Zone Basic / Adventurous
  • Physical Challenge Strenuous in parts

FactfileTour Code: LEA

  • Vehicle:

    Overland expedition vehicle and local minibus
  • Accommodation:

    Hostels and hotels but also campsites and wildcamps.
  • Route: Cartagena to Rio De Janeiro
  • Crew:

    2 crew, local guides as necessary
  • Extras: Pre and post trip accommodation and transfers

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Whats Included?

Optional Activities

Brazil

  • 2 day safari exploring the backwaters and ranches of the Brazilian Pantanal

  • Full day guided tour of Brasilia

  • 3 Full Days To Explore Chapada Dos Veadeiros National Park

  • Guided tour of the national park

  • Visit the Kalunga community in Cavalcante

  • Meet your fellow travellers at the welcome meeting

  • Ticket to the Sambadrome Parade in sector 13

Colombia

  • 2 nights in vibrant Cartagena

  • Explore Cartagena on a guided walking tour

  • Take a boat trip out to the spectacular San Bernardo islands for the day

  • 2 Nights to explore the vibrant city of Medellin

  • Enjoy a night of traditional live Colombian music

  • Explore Manizales on a city tour

  • Explore a working Colombian coffee plantation

  • Stay On A Coffee Plantation Near Manizales

  • Visit to Sagrada Familia childrens project

  • Overnight in the beautiful old town of Popayan

  • Visit the jaw dropping Santuario La Lajas on the outskirts of Ipiales

Ecuador

  • Overnight stay in the market town of Otavalo

  • Overnight stay in historic Quito

  • Visit the equator at Mitad del Mundo

  • Overnight stay in historic Quito

  • 3 nights, 4 days exploring the deep jungle along the river Panachoca. Jungle walk, bird watching, piranha fishing and all that the deep jungle has got to offer, very far away from any other tourists. A truly unique experience.

  • 2 or 3 nights camping at the stunning Rio Verde

  • Overland around the stunning Quilotoa Loop

  • Trek from Quilotoa to Chugchilan

  • Overnight in colonial Cuenca

Peru

  • 3 night stay on the pacific coast at Punta Sal

  • Explore the northern Peru Desert

  • Guided tour of Moche Pyramids and the Chimu city of Chan Chan

  • Visit to the Lord of Sipan Museum

  • Overnight stay in colonial Lima

  • Overnight stay in colonial Lima

  • Boat trip to see the seals & seabirds on the Ballestas Isles

  • Visit to the Nazca Lines and Chauchilla Cemetery

  • 2 night stay in the beautiful white city of Arequipa

  • 2 night stay and guided trip to see Colca Canyon and condors

  • Quechua Indian homestay and community crafts project

  • Guided visit to the Raqchi ruins

  • 7 nights in and around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley

  • EITHER

    Hike unspoilt Inca Trails and visit Quechua communities in remote stunning Andes scenery away from tourist treks on our exclusive Inca Trails Community Trek

    OR

    Trek the Classic Inca Trail up the Royal Inca Road

    IF YOU WISH TO BOOK THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL THIS MUST BE ADVISED AT TIME OF BOOKING OTHERWISE YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE PUT ON OUR COMMUNITY TREK.

  • Tour of the Sacred Valley, Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo

  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu

  • Train back from Machu Picchu to Cusco

  • 3 night Amazon jungle lodge stay near Puerto Maldonaldo

  • Visit the historic Castillo San Fellipe

  • Visit the mudbaths at the Totumo Volcano

  • Go Diving Or Snorkelling Out To the Islas Del Rosario

  • Day trip to Santa Fe de Antioquia

  • Visit the Catedral Metropolitana in Medellin

  • Visit Medellin's beautiful Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe

  • Relax and unwind on a stroll though the Medellin's gorgeous Botanical Gardens.

  • Cilmb the 644 steps to the top of El Peñón de Guatapé for spectactular views.

  • Waterfall treks around Guatapé

  • Hire kayaks to explore the lakes around Guatapé

  • Rent mountain bikes to explore Guatapé

  • Explore Cali in the evening on a chiva bus

  • Learn to Salsa like a local

  • Enjoy Colombia’s best nightlife in Cali

  • Visit Cali Zoo, probably the best in South America.

  • Get wet at Cali's Water park!

  • Visit Museo Arqueológico la Merced, Cali's best museum.

  • Visit the Museo del Oro in Cali, with it's wonderful gold collection.

  • Horseriding, rafting, biking or village tour around Otavalo

  • Visit the Museo De La Cuidad

  • Take a trip on El Telerifiqo, the world's second highest cable car

  • Explore the beautiful hills surrounding Banos with an abundance of activities on offer

  • Half day rafting at Banos, including lunch

  • Half day canyoning at Banos

  • Rafting and horseback trekking around Rio Verde

  • Go Mountain Biking around Chugchilan

  • Try horse riding, fishing, salsa and surfing at Punta Sal

  • Visit the Gold Museum & Catacombs of Lima

  • Visit the Gold Museum & Catacombs of Lima

  • Dune buggying or boarding in the spectacular sand dunes of Peru Desert

  • Fly over the Nazca lines

  • Guided tour of Arequipa's Santa Catalina convent

  • Visit the thermal springs in Chivay

  • White-water rafting and mountain biking in the Cusco region

  • White-water rafting and mountain biking in the Cusco region

  • Various adventure activities such as canyoning or a canopy tour

  • Abseiling or Canyoning in Chapada dos Veadeiros national park

  • Head underground into the gold mines of Ouro Preto

  • Time to explore unique colonial Ouro Preto and its architectural heritage

  • Take a cable car up Sugarloaf mountain in Rio

  • Visit the world famous statue Christ the Redeemer

  • Half day guided tour of Corcovado mountain and the world famous Christ the Redeemer

  • Half day guided tour of Sugar Loaf Mountain

  • Visit one of Rio's favela's and a community project we support, Project Morrinho.

  • Upgrade to sector 11 in the Sambadrome for a closer view

  • Return to the sambadrome for a second night in sector 13

  • Return to the sambadrome for a second night in Sector 11

  • Be part of the costumed Sambadrome parade, an amazing once in a lifetime experience

  • Dress up and go to the Gay Ball, the most colourful of all the balls

  • Take a tour of colonial Rio and learn about the city's history and heritage

  • Sunset Boat Cruise on Guanabara Bay

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