Atlantic to the Andes Experience

From$3499USD
25 days,Rio de Janeiro to La Paz
Trip Code: SXRL

Standing in awe of Iguassu Falls, searching for wildlife in the Brazilian Pantanal, encountering colonial cities and historic cultures in Bolivia, exploring the Uyuni salt flats by 4x4.

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From the sands of Ipanema to the heights of the Bolivian Andes, 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 Salar de Uyuni 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 Brazil and Bolivia —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 USD550-650 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels (17 nts), night bus (1 nt), train (2 nts), very basic hostels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (multi-share) (2 nts), multi-share tented room with hammocks (2 nts).
  • Public bus, plane, 4x4 vehicle, train, walking, optional hiking.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
  • Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10

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Places Visited
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil

Reverse Itinerary

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

Day 1 Rio de Janeiro

Arrive at any time.

Days 2-6 Ilha Grande/Paraty

Bus and ferry to Ilha Grande. Free time for hikes and walks around the island to explore the beaches. Continue by bus to the colonial city of Paraty. Optional cachaça distillery visit or boat tour of the bay and nearby beaches.

Days 7-11 Iguassu Falls/Bonito

Transfer to Sao Paulo and then fly to the Iguassu Falls area. Explore both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the falls, with an optional boat ride near the base of the falls. Continue by bus to Bonito for optional activities like snorkelling in the crystal clear rivers or exploring the nearby caves and waterfalls. *See 'Visas' in Trip Details for more info on the Argentine Reciprocity Fee.

Days 12-15 Pantanal/Corumbá/Santa Cruz (2B,2L,2D)

Two-day excursion into the wetlands of the Pantanal with a local guide. Opportunities to spot wildlife such as monkeys, macaws, giant otters and caiman. Continue by overnight train into Bolivia to Santa Cruz.

Days 16-18 Sucre

Fly to Sucre. Optional visit to the nearby dinosaur tracks, or explore the beautiful colonial city.

Day 19 Potosí

Travel by bus to Potosí. Optional excursion to a working silver mine or free time to explore the city.

Days 20-23 Uyuni/Salt Flats Excursion (2B,3L,2D)

Bus trip to Uyuni, 3-day 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery. On Day 23 travel to La Paz by overnight train.

Day 24 La Paz

Arrive in La Paz. Optional city tour and free time to explore the markets and winding streets.

Day 25 La Paz

Depart at any time.

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