This epic trip takes you right the way across South America from Quito to Rio, from steaming jungle to icy mountain passes, from sparkling salt flats to Brazil's beautiful beaches. Starting in Ecuador's capital, overlanding through the Andes then down Peru's Pacific Coast, you’ll visit the colonial town of Arequipa and the dramatic Colca Canyon before heading inland to Machu Picchu. Crossing the Altiplano, you’ll head through Bolivia, visiting the surreal Uyuni Salt Flats before crossing into Argentina's Lake District. We ride out with gauchos on a unique-to-Dragoman estancia (ranch) stay before overlanding across the pampas to Buenos Aires. Going north, to one of South America’s must-sees, the mighty Iguazu Falls, you’ll cross the Brazil border to explore the Emerald Coast beaches before ending our trip in the vibrant city of Rio.
Overland expedition vehicle and local minibus
Hostels and hotels but also campsites and wildcamps.
2 crew, local guides as necessary
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12 Dec - 28 Feb 2014 Quito > Rio De Janeiro |
$4750 | BOOK |
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06 Mar - 23 May 2014 Rio De Janeiro > Quito |
$4750 | BOOK |
Visit the Jesuit ruins at San Ignacio de Mini
Explore cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the coolest city in South America
Spend 3 unique days staying at an Anglo-Argentinian estancia to ride pure-bred horses
Visit the Quilmes ruins
Take jeeps out onto the dazzling Uyuni Salt Flats
Overnight stay in the Andean community of Livichuco.
Free time to explore the vibrant city of La Paz
Stay in the pretty lakeside colonial town of Copacabana
Take a boat to Lake Titicaca's Isla del Sol
Discover the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro
3 days on Brazil's Emerald Coast
Boat Trip Out To Islands And Beaches
2 night wildlife safari into the Pantanal
2 full days to enjoy Bonito, Brazil's ecotourism capital
2 full days to discover the unbelievable Iguazu Falls
Explore the dramatic landscape of the Moon Valley
Overnight in colonial Cuenca
Overland around the stunning Quilotoa Loop
Trek from Quilotoa to Chugchilan
2 or 3 nights camping at the stunning Rio Verde
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.
Boat trip to the floating islands on Lake Titicaca
Tour of the Sacred Valley, Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo
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
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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
7 nights in and around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley
Tour of the Sacred Valley, Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo
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.
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Train back from Machu Picchu to Cusco
Quechua Indian homestay and community crafts project
Guided visit to the Raqchi ruins
Overnight stay in Chivay and guided trip to the Colca Canyon and Condors
2 night stay in the beautiful white city of Arequipa
Visit to the Nazca Lines and Chauchilla Cemetery
Visit to Paracas National Park, coastal wildlife reserve.
Boat trip to see the seals & seabirds on the Ballestas Isles
Overnight stay in colonial Lima
Guided tour of Moche Pyramids and the Chimu city of Chan Chan
Explore the northern Peru Desert
Visit to the Lord of Sipan Museum
Guided tour of Moche Pyramids and the Chimu city of Chan Chan
3 night stay on the pacific coast at Punta Sal
Take a cable car up Sugarloaf mountain in Rio
Visit the world famous statue Christ the Redeemer
Horseriding or mountain biking around Parati
Time for optional adventure activities at Brotas
Caving, rafting and snorkeling in the waters of Bonito
Boat trips, forest hikes and helicopter over Iguazu Falls
Practice your dance steps in the birthplace of Tango
Head over to Montevideo, Uruguay's capital, for the day
Watch a football game at La Bombonera
Enjoy a free city tour of Buenos Aires
Head over to Montevideo, Uruguay's capital, for the day
Enjoy a free city tour of Buenos Aires
Discover the bodegas and stock up on wine in Cafayate
Get the adrenaline pumping with some white water rafting in Salta
Observe the night skies at a Chilean observatory
Exploration of Bolivia’s high Altiplano, Laguna Colorado and Verde
Head down into the tunnels of the Potosi silver mine
2 nights in Potosi, the world's highest city
Overland across the stunning Altiplano to the colonial city of Potosi
Visit the famous Casa de la Moneda museum in Potosi.
Downhill "gravity assisted" mountain biking from La Paz to Coroico
Guided tour to explore Tiahuanaco Inca Ruins
Downhill "gravity assisted" mountain biking from La Paz to Coroico
Guided tour to explore Tiahuanaco Inca Ruins
White-water rafting and mountain biking in the
White-water rafting and mountain biking in the
Visit the thermal springs in Chivay
Guided tour of Arequipa's Santa Catalina convent
Fly over the Nazca lines
Dune buggying or boarding in the spectacular sand dunes of Peru Desert
Visit the Gold Museum & Catacombs of Lima
Visit the Gold Museum & Catacombs of Lima
Try horse riding, fishing, salsa and surfing at Punta Sal
Time exploring the historic city of Cuenca
Hire kayaks on Lake Quilotoa
Go Mountain Biking around Chugchilan
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
Overnight stay in historic Quito