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Epic South America
39 Days | See the highlights, then delve a bit deeper, on this immersive journey across South America
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Start
Lima, Peru
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Finish
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Trip Code
GGYPC
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
33 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
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Transport
4x4, Bus, Overnight bus, Plane, Taxi, Van, Boat
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Accommodation
Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Dormitory (2 nights), Amazon Lodge (2 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (26 nights), Overnight bus (2 nights), Estancia (multi-share) (2 nights)
From £5,434(39 days)
Trip Informations
Experience the full spectrum of South America on this epic 39-day adventure. Follow in the footsteps of ancient people on the Inca Trail in Peru, drive past volcanoes, lakes, llamas and flamingos in the Atacama Desert and marvel at the might of Iguazu Falls. Spend nights on a working estancia (farm) in Uruguay and at a homestay on Lake Titicaca, sample Argentinian barbecue in Buenos Aires and roam through the Amazon jungle. With like-minded travel companions and a local leader providing recommendations at every stop, this’ll be a South American expedition like no other.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Head to a local community and rub shoulders with the inhabitants of the Sacred Valley – if you’re lucky, your travel day might even fall on market day where you can pick up some hand-painted beads or a warm poncho.
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Roam the Amazon Jungle by boat at night (with an expert local) and float down the river, keeping an eye out for the glaring eyes of jaguars, anacondas and caimans.
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Embark on a three-day adventure by 4WD across the rocky Atacama Desert in Salar de Uyuni and the largest salt lakes in the world. Pass cactus islands, train cemeteries and mineral lakes teeming with birdlife.
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Spend two nights at a working estancia (farm) in Uruguay, where you can spend your time getting involved in farm work, learning about gauchos, riding horses or simply relaxing in the sun.
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The mighty Iguazu Falls straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you’ll cross the border to see its incredible cascades from both sides.
Is this trip right for you?
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On this trip, you’ll be camping along the Inca Trail and spending the night in a homestay on Lake Titicaca. Bolivia is also the least developed and most challenging country you’ll travel around during this trip. Transportation can be slow and isn’t as easy as it might be in developed countries. Additionally, making your way across the Andean Desert involves long travel days spent in 4WDs on dusty and bumpy tracks. Temperatures in the area can be very cold, especially at night, so bring warm clothes. Meals are simple, toilet facilities are basic, showers can be cold, and the multi-share accommodation is dormitory style. This is all part of the adventure.
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The Amazon Jungle can be very hot and humid. Light cotton clothing is the best way to tackle this. Also, don't forget tropical-strength insect repellent! It’s also important to wear sunscreen and always drink plenty of water.
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This trip involves a lot of hiking and walking, so it does require a moderate level of fitness. There are a few different trail options to suit your interests and physical capabilities. Please bring durable footwear. See the ‘What to Take’ section of the Essential Trip information (ETI) for more information.
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Due to the high altitude of many places, some people can suffer altitude sickness. Some people aren’t affected at all, but if you are, be sure to drink plenty of water and don’t push yourself too hard. If possible, arrive a few days early to allow yourself time to acclimatise. Please see the ‘Health’ section of the Essential Trip information (ETI) for more important information about altitude sickness.
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Travellers who choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means that you may not be able to have photos together overlooking Machu Picchu. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings.
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While at the estancia in Uruguay, you can choose to participate in the day-to-day activities of the farm as much or as little as you like. If you do choose to get involved, prepare for some early morning starts and to get your hands dirty when working directly with animals. The accommodation is multi-share and meals are served family style. Please inform your booking agent if you have any dietary requirements.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Lima
- DAY 2Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle lodge)
- DAY 3Cusco
- DAY 4Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo
- DAY 5Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train Option
- DAY 6Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train Option
- DAY 7Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train Option
- DAY 8Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train Option and Machu Picchu
- DAY 9Cusco
- DAY 10Puno
- DAY 11Lake Titicaca (Homestay)
- DAY 12Puno
- DAY 13La Paz
- DAY 14La Paz
- DAY 15La Paz
- DAY 16Salar de Uyuni
- DAY 17Bolivian Altiplano
- DAY 18Bolivia/Chile Border- San Pedro de Atacama
- DAY 19San Pedro de Atacama
- DAY 20Chile/Argentina border - Salta
- DAY 21Salta
- DAY 22Salta - Buenos Aires
- DAY 23Buenos Aires
- DAY 24Buenos Aires
- DAY 25Buenos Aires
- DAY 26Colonia / Montevideo
- DAY 27Montevideo
- DAY 28Estancia Stay
- DAY 29Estancia Stay
- DAY 30Estancia Stay / Overnight Bus
- DAY 31Iguazu Falls
- DAY 32Iguazu Falls
- DAY 33Paraty
- DAY 34Paraty / Ilha Grande
- DAY 35Ilha Grande
- DAY 36Rio de Janeiro
- DAY 37Rio de Janeiro
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
33 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
4x4, Bus, Overnight bus, Plane, Taxi, Van, Boat
bed Accommodation
Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Dormitory (2 nights), Amazon Lodge (2 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (26 nights), Overnight bus (2 nights), Estancia (multi-share) (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleLima - Leader Led orientation walk of Miraflores
circleAmazon Jungle - Jungle Lodge Stay and Activities
circleCusco - Orientation Walk
circleSacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
circle3 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)
circleMachu Picchu - Guided tour
circleLake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay
circleLa Paz - Visit to the 'Witches Market'
circleLa Paz - Orientation Walk
circleUyuni - Salt flats tour
circleSalt flats - Visit to 'Fish Island/Inca Wasi'
circleUyuni - Orientation Walk
circleUyuni - Colchani Salt Factory Visit
circleEduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Altiplano tour including Laguna Colorada
circleSalta - Orientation walk
circleBuenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
circleEstancia Stay - 2-Nights on a Working Estancia
circleIguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
circleIguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
circleRio de Janeiro - Cinelandia
circleRio de Janeiro - Selaron Stairs
circleRio de Janeiro - Ruins Park
circleRio de Janeiro - Orientation Walk of Santa Teresa via the Lapa Aqueduct
museum Add on activities
circleLima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - PEN15
circleLima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery, including The Catacombs Admission Fee - PEN20
circleLima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
circleLima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
circleLima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
circleLima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
circleLima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
circleLima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
circleLima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52
circleLima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
circleLima - Museum of the Inquisition (entrance fee) - Free
circleLima - Gold Museum (entrance fee) - PEN35
circleLima - Museo de la Nacion (entrance fee) - PEN10
circleLima - Banco Central de Reserva Museum (entrance fee) - PEN5
circleCusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40
circleCusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
circleCusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
circleCusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
circleCusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
circleSacred Valley - Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
circleCusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
circleCusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
circleCusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
circleSacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
circleCusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
circleCusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
circleLa Paz - Guided City Tour - USD40
circleLa Paz - Tiawanaku tour (min. 2 participants) - USD50
circleLa Paz - City Tour & Moon Valley (min. 2 participants) - USD40
circleLa Paz - Coca Museum - USD3
circleBolivian Altiplano – Polques Thermal Baths - USD1
circleSan Pedro de Atacama - Bike Rental - CLP10000
circleSan Pedro de Atacama - Astronomic Tour - USD35
circleSan Pedro de Atacama - Sandboarding - USD60
circleSan Pedro de Atacama - Meteorito Museum - CLP5000
circleSalta - Archaeological Museum - USD2
circleSalta - Cerro San Bernardo Chairlift - USD3
circleBuenos Aires - Tango Show and Dinner - USD120
circleBuenos Aires - Football game (subject to availability) from - USD120
circleBuenos Aires - Polo day - USD185
circleBuenos Aires - Recoleta Cemetery - USD7
circleBuenos Aires - Ateneo Bookshop - Free
circleBuenos Aires - Caminito Street - Free
circleBuenos Aires - Recoleta Cemetry - USD5
circleColonia - Lighthouse visit - UYU35
circleIguazu Falls - Helicopter ride - BRL610
circleIguazu Falls - Bird Park Entrance - BRL80
circleIguazu Falls - Guarani community visit - USD15
circleIguazu Falls - Zodiac ride up to the falls - USD90
circleParaty – Bike Hire (3 hours) - BRL85
circleParaty - Camino del Oro Trek (min. 4 participants) - BRL290
circleIlha Grande - Boat trip to the Blue Lagoon - BRL220
circleRio de Janeiro - Maracana football game (schedule dependent) - BRL400
circleRio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car (entrance) - BRL160
circleRio de Janeiro - Botanical Gardens admission fee - BRL67
circleRio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer (entrance) - BRL82
circleRio de Janeiro - Santa Teresa tramcar - BRL20
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Important notes
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1. At the time of booking, please advise whether you would like to hike the classic Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the train. When available, the Inca Trail will be booked as the default option. Fees may apply to changes made after the time of booking, and availability on other options cannot be guaranteed.
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2. While hiking the four-day Inca Trail or the three-day Inca Quarry trail portion of this trip you may be joined by other Tuuur travellers.Trail permits are sold on request basis only. Once deposit is paid and passport details provided, Tuuur will endeavour to secure a permit for you. If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Quarry Trail instead. The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February you will be automatically booked to hike the Inca Quarry Trail.
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3. Nationals from the United States need a visa to enter Bolivia and you we highly recommend you obtain this visa in advance from your nearest Bolivian consulate or embassy. Not obtaining the visa in advance is likely to cause long delays at the border. Please see the 'Passport and Visas' section of the Essential Trip Information.
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4. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 2 and 3 (Amazon Jungle), Days 6, 7 and 8 (Camping), Day 12 (Lake Titicaca, Homestay), Days 17 and 18 (Dormitory), Day 22 (Overnight bus), and and Days 30 and 31 (Estancia Stay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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5.Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for bus, train, or flights tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
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6. As you can choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), there is a small chance you may be the only traveller on your selected option.
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7. We highly recommend you take US Dollars with you to Argentina and change it locally. While ATMs are widely available, there is a daily limit for withdrawals and the exchange rate does fluctuate.
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