South America Highlights

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There’s times when it’s appropriate to dip a toe in, and there’s times when it’s best to dive in head first. Get ready to jump straight into the action on this trip from Lima to Rio, with plenty of time for independent exploring and taking things at your own pace. This trip takes in the very best of the centre of South America – from trekking the Inca Trail to Macchu Pichu to partying in Rio de Janiero. Visit Iguaza Falls, stroll the barrios of Buenos Aires, snap pictures at the incredible Uyuni Salt Flats, look out over the Nazca Lines and explore the histories and cultures of this incredible part of the world at a pace that allows you to do as much as you want.

Activities

Highlights

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 & Laguna Verde
Buenos Aires – Leader-led orientation walk
Tacuarembo – 3-Night Stay on a Working Estancia
Iguazu Falls – Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
Iguazu Falls – Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls

Whether you trek the classic Inca Trail, the Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route, the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu are a majestic destination, no matter how you get there.
The floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca are a marvel of concept, construction and history. Take a boat tour on the lake and spend the night with a local family in a traditional island community.
Salar de Uyuni’s desert landscapes are so unique they’re almost extra-terrestrial. Embark on a three-day adventure via 4WD passing cactus islands, train cemeteries and mineral lakes teeming with flamingos.
Harness your inner gaucho during a three-day stay at a working estancia in Uruguay. Whether it’s getting involved in daily farm chores, working with livestock or simply relaxing, experience a unique way of life and Uruguayan hospitality at its best.
The mighty Iguazu Falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you’ll be able to see it from both sides with your small group.

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 – Overnight 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

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