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Best of South America (30 destinations)

51 days
From Lima to Rio de Janeiro
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Best of South America (30 destinations) - Intrepid Travel
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Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Max group size:
16
Age range:
15 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
101904

Highlights

  • Explore Lima's historic center on foot
  • Witness wildlife on the Ballestas Islands
  • Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines
  • Trek the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
  • Boat across Lake Titicaca and stay with locals
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Lima
  2. Day 2 Lima
  3. Day 3 Paracas
  4. Day 4 Nazca
  5. Day 5 Arequipa
  6. Day 6 Arequipa
  7. Day 7 Colca Canyon
  8. Day 8 Arequipa
  9. Day 9 Arequipa - Overnight Bus to Cusco
  10. Day 10 Cusco
  11. Day 11 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option
  12. Day 12 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option
  13. Day 13 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option
  14. Day 14 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option and Machu Picchu / Ollantaytambo
  15. Day 15 Sacred Valley / Cusco
  16. Day 16 Cusco
  17. Day 17 Puno - Lake Titicaca
  18. Day 18 Puno
  19. Day 19 Puno
  20. Day 20 La Paz
  21. Day 21 La Paz
  22. Day 22 La Paz
  23. Day 23 Sucre
  24. Day 24 Sucre
  25. Day 25 Potosi
  26. Day 26 Uyuni
  27. Day 27 Salar de Uyuni
  28. Day 28 Salar de Uyuni
  29. Day 29 Uyuni
  30. Day 30 Uyuni – Tilcara
  31. Day 31 Tilcara
  32. Day 32-34 Buenos Aires
  33. Day 35 Buenos Aires
  34. Day 36 Colonia del Sacramento
  35. Day 37 Estancia Stay
  36. Day 38-39 Estancia Stay
  37. Day 40 Overnight Bus - Iguazu Falls
  38. Day 41 Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
  39. Day 42 Iguazu Falls (Argentinian side)
  40. Day 43 Rio de Janeiro
  41. Day 44 Rio de Janeiro
  42. Day 45-46 Paraty
  43. Day 47 Paraty – Ilha Grande
  44. Day 48-49 Ilha Grande
  45. Day 50 Rio de Janeiro
  46. Day 51 Rio de Janeiro
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What's Not Included

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  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,300

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

96%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Kayleigh
    · September 27th, 2024
    This was a once in a lifetime tour - you get to see the very best of Bolivia and the stunning landscapes it has to...
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  • Rosanne
    · August 10th, 2024
    It was better than what i expected. Daniel was very caring and made sure everyone was okay all day long. The itinary...
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  • Giacomo
    · May 20th, 2024
    Once again a dream that I realize Gorgoeous trip. This trip will not so fantastatic without Carmen our tour leader....
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51 days
Best of South America (30 destinations)
From Lima to Rio de Janeiro

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
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    Argentine Peso
    Argentina
    R$
    Brazilian Real
    Brazil
    S/.
    Sol
    Peru
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    Peso Uruguayo
    Uruguay
    Bs.
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    Bolivia
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I, L. As a traveller from England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I, A, B, L. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, A, B, L.

    Type C
    Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia
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    Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia
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    Type B
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    Uruguay
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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