Revelling in Rio with a caipirinha on the beach, wandering colonial Paraty, standing in awe of Iguassu Falls, encountering wildlife in the Brazilian Pantanal.
Experience South American spirit in Brazil on your way to the dizzying heights of La Paz. Trade the cosmopolitan rhythms of Rio for golden sands on the coast before heading into the interior. Experience awe-inspiring Iguassu Falls and then explore the remote and magnificent Pantanal wetlands in search of monkeys, anacondas and other incredible wildlife. Your expert CEO will lead you through this land of hard-to-reach landscapes but leave you with plenty of time to explore at your own pace. Take the path less travelled between two great cities and discover the wild heart of South America.
What's Included
- 2-day wildlife excursion to the Pantanal, Visit to Brazilian and Argentine side of Iguassu Falls.
- 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners. (Allow USD450-500 for meals not included.)
- Hotels (11 nts), night bus (2 nts), train (1 nt), multi-share tented room with hammocks (2 nts).
- Public bus, plane, 4WD vehicle, train, optional hiking, ferry.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) day 1-15, local rep in La Paz, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
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Places Visited
- Bolivia
- Brazil
Day 1 Rio de Janeiro
Arrive any time
Days 2-5 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 colonial city of Paraty. Optional cachaça distillery visit or boat tour of the bay and nearby beaches.
Days 6-11 Iguassu Falls (Brazil)/Bonito
Travel by overnight bus 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.
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.
Day 16 La Paz
Fly to La Paz. Optional city tour and free time to explore the markets and winding streets.
Day 17 La Paz
Depart at any time.
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