Andes to the Atlantic Experience

From$3449USD
25 days,La Paz to Rio de Janeiro
Trip Code: SXLR

Exploring the salt flats of Uyuni on a 3-day 4x4 excursion, Discovering colonial cities and historic cultures in Bolivia, Searching for wildlife in the Brazilian Pantanal, Marvelling at the power of Iguassu Falls.

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From the heights of the Bolivian Andes to the sands of Ipanema, this incredible 25-day journey will introduce you to the diverse landscape and people of South America. Explore the wetlands of the Pantanal, the bizarre landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats and revel in the mists of thundering Iguassu Falls. Gain greater insight into the culture on the region’s public buses and meet locals from the rural towns along the way for an immersive experience that few travellers get to know. Get off the beaten path and experience Bolivia and Brazil—a vibrant cross-section of South America.

What's Included

  • 3-day 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats, 2-day wildlife excursion to the Pantanal, Visit to Iguassu Falls.
  • 4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners. (Allow USD430-565 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels (18 nts), overnight bus (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt), very basic hostels on Uyuni Salt Flats excursion (2 nts, multi-share), tented room with hammocks in the Pantanal (2 nts, multi-share).
  • Public bus, plane, ferry, train, van, hiking, 4x4 vehicle.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
  • Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
Map of the route for Andes to the Atlantic Experience
Places Visited
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil

Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in reverse from Rio de Janeiro to La Paz. See Atlantic to the Andes Experience

Day 1 La Paz

Arrive at any time.

Day 2-5 Uyuni/Salt Flats Excursion (2B,3L,2D)

Travel by train and bus to the town of Uyuni. 3-day 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding desert Altiplano with spectacular scenery.

Day 6 Potosí

Bus journey from Uyuni to Potosí. Optional excursion to a working silver mine or free time to explore the city.

Day 7-9 Sucre

Continue by bus to Sucre. Optional visit to the nearby dinosaur tracks or explore the beautiful colonial city.

Day 10-11 Santa Cruz/Puerto Suarez

Fly to Santa Cruz. Travel by overnight train to the Brazilian border at Puerto Suarez.

Day 12-13 Corumbá/Pantanal (2B,2L,2D)

2-day excursion into the wetlands of the Pantanal with a local guide. Opportunities to spot wildlife such as monkeys, macaws, giant otters and caiman.

Day 14-18 Bonito/Iguassu Falls

Travel by van to Bonito. Optional snorkelling excursions in the crystal clear rivers. Continue by overnight bus to Iguasu Falls, for two full days of exploration from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Optional boat ride at the base of the falls or visit a nearby bird park. **See 'Visas' section of Trip Details for information on the Argentine Reciprocity Fee.

Day 19-24 Paraty/Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro

Fly to Sao Paulo and continue by van to Paraty. Optional cachaça distillery visits or take a boat excursion in the bay to some of the nearby islands and beaches. Continue by bus up the coast and take a ferry to Ilha Grande. Optional hikes and beach time. Carry on by ferry and public bus for free time to explore the city using our centrally located hotel in Copacabana as a base. Optional city tour.

Day 25 Rio de Janeiro

Depart at any time.

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