Enquire About This Tour Code BXSA South American Explorer
Duration: 112 Days Route: Quito to Rio de Janeiro Style: Budget Expeditions Price: US$5,559.00
Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Patagonia, Brazil
Winner of Tour Radar's Most Amazing Tour in South America 2012
Explore authentic South America and discover everything from ancient Inca ruins to cosmopolitan Latino cities. Visit popular attractions and natural wonders, such as the Lost City of Machu Picchu, the world-renowned Iguazu Falls and the Amazon Jungle, and we also take you to some rural, out-of-the-way places to make your experience as ‘real' as possible. If you have the time, we have the means to show you the adventure of your life and a journey you'll never forget!
The tour that we operate in the reverse direction is South American Explorer (BXAS).
Outline Itinerary
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- Day 1 to 1 Arrive Quito
- Day 2 to 5 Otavalo – Misahualli (Optional Amazon Jungle excursion)
- Day 6 to 10 Baños – Cuenca
- Day 11 to 19 Mancora – Huanchaco – Huaraz
- Day 20 to 22 Lima
- Day 23 to 25 Huacachina – Nazca – Puerto Inca
- Day 26 to 31 Arequipa – (Optional Colca Canyon excursion) – Cuzco
- Day 32 to 37 Optional Inca Trail Trek excursion – Cuzco
- Day 38 to 43 Puno – (Optional Lake Titicaca excursion) – La Paz
- Day 44 to 54 Potosí – Sucre – Uyuní – Tupiza – Salta
- Day 55 to 61 Cafayate – Catamarca – Cordoba – Mendoza
- Day 62 to 70 Santiago – Pucón – Bariloche
- Day 71 to 80 En route – El Chaltén – El Calafate – Torres del Paine National Park
- Day 81 to 89 En route – Ushuaia – En route – Puerto Madryn – En route
- Day 90 to 93 Buenos Aires
- Day 94 to 98 San Ignacio Miní – Puerto Iguazú – Foz do Iguaçu
- Day 99 to 105 En route – Bonito – Pantanal (Optional excursion)
- Day 106 to 111 En route – Parati – Rio de Janeiro
- Day 112 to 112 Depart Rio de Janeiro
Inclusions
- Accommodation: 50 night(s) in hotel(s), hostel(s) & guesthouse(s), 53 night(s) camping
- Meals: 60 breakfast(s), 71 lunch(es), 54 dinner(s)
- Transport: Expedition Vehicle, boat, taxi, on foot
- Age: 18-35, max. 35 (recommended)
- Group: Average 15-24
- Staff: Tucan Travel tour leader, Tucan Travel driver, local guides
Exclusions
Sleeping bag & sleeping mat
Local payment
International flights and departure taxes
Domestic flight taxes if applicable
Tips on included excursions, visas, travel insurance, personal items and single rooms.
Airport transfers and pre and post tour accommodation
Spending money – budget for meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips and any extras
Optional excursions - Please see our optional excursions guide on the dossier page for a comprehensive list of optional activities and excursions available on this tour.
