Spotting condors at Colca Canyon, conquering the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, seeing traditional life on Lake Titicaca, spending 3 days crossing by 4x4 into Chile, exploring the Lake District, being awed by Iguassu Falls.
This incredible 67-day odyssey spanning six South American countries provides limitless opportunities for adventure, nature and cultural encounters.
What's Included
- Pachamanca ceremony in Nazca, Colca Canyon excursion, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, 4-day Inca Trail hike with a local guide and cook, Lake Titicaca excursion, Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion (Chile/Bolivia), Entrance and visit to Iguassu Falls.
- 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners. (Allow USD1065-1400 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotels (55 nts), bus (7 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt). Note: accommodation can be quite basic/multi-share at times.
- Public bus, train, hiking, ferry, 4X4.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
Places Visited
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Inca Trail
- Machu Picchu
- Peru
- Uruguay
Inca Trail Advisory
Read our information page about the regulations and booking procedures for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or learn about the annual Inca Trail Closure in February. Are you hiking Lares? View the Lares Trek route information.
Day 1 Lima
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-4 Pisco / Nazca / Night bus (D)
Travel by bus to Pisco. Optional visit to Ballestas Islands before travelling to Nazca. Stop at a winery en route as well as at the Oasis of Huacachina. Optional Sandboarding. In the evening take part in a traditional Pachamanca meal. Optional flight over the Nazca Lines before the nightbus to Arequipa.
Day 5-8 Arequipa / Colca Canyon / Night bus
Free day in Arequipa. Optional Visit of the Catalina Convent. Guided tour to Colca Canyon to spot condors. Optional visit to local hot springs. Drive back to Arequipa on day 8 before taking the night bus to Cuzco.
Day 9-16 Cuzco / Ollantaytambo / Inca Trail (3B, 3L, 3D)
Free time to explore Cuzco or take an optional city tour. Active options include whitewater rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking. Travel to Ollantaytambo through the Sacred Valley. 4-Day, guided Inca Trail hike with visit to Machu Picchu. Optional visit to the Inca Bridge before returning to Cuzco.
Day 17-19 Puno / Lake Titicaca
Travel by bus to Puno. Visit the floating Islands of Uros and take a guided tour of Lake Titicaca with a homestay in a small village. Optional visit to Sillustani burial site.
Day 20-22 La Paz
Travel by bus and cross the border into Bolivia, arriving to La Paz. Optional excursion to the Valley of the Moon or explore the city's winding streets and lively markets.
Day 23 Night bus
Free day in La Paz before boarding an overnight bus to Sucre.
Day 24-25 Sucre
Free time for an optional excursion to nearby dinosaur tracks, explore the city or optional hiking or mountain biking.
Day 26-27 Potosí
Travel by bus to Potosí. Optional tour to a working mine, or explore the city and visit the Casa de la Moneda museum.
Day 28-30 Uyuni / 4x4 Desert Crossing Excursion (2B,2L,2D)
Travel to Uyuni by bus. Embark on a three day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery.
Day 31-33 San Pedro de Atacama
Cross by 4x4 into Chile and descend by bus to San Pedro de Atacama. Optional excursions to nearby ruins, mountain biking, or a visit to the Valley of the Moon.
Day 34-36 Night bus / La Serena
Travel by overnight bus to La Serena. Enjoy the beach or optional excursions to the Elquí Valley and vinyars or visit a nearby astronomical observatory.
Day 37-39 Santiago
Continue by bus to Santiago. Optional winery visits, city tour or day trips to Valparaíso or Viña del Mar.
Day 40-43 Night bus / Pucón
Overnight bus journey to Pucón. Optional activities include rafting, hiking, hot springs or a climb up the nearby Villarica Volcano.
Day 44-45 Puerto Montt/ Puerto Varas
Travel by bus to Puerto Varas. Optional boat tours on the lake, day-trips to Chiloé Island or free time to enjoy the scenery and explore.
Day 46-48 Bariloche
Travel by bus across the Andes to Bariloche, Argentina. Optional activities include biking, rafting or hiking, or free time to explore the city and sample the local artisan chocolate.
Day 49 Night bus
Travel by overnight bus to Buenos Aires.
Day 50-51 Buenos Aires
Free time for individual exploration to visit the many attractions and museums or take an optional city tour. Optional tango show and dinner.
Day 52-57 Colonia / Montevideo / Salto
Cross the Rio de la Plata by ferry to Colonia, Uruguay. Free time to explore the area and relax at a streetside cafe. Continue by bus to Montevideo. Optional city tour, visit the Carnival museum or eat at the Port Market. Travel by bus to Salto. Optional visit to nearby hot springs.
Day 58-65 Iguassu Falls / Paraty / Ilha Grande
Arrive to the Iguassu area by overnight bus. Explore both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the falls, with and optional boat ride near the base of the falls or visit the nearby bird park. Continue by overnight bus to colonial Paraty. Optional cachaça distillery visit or boat tour of the bay and nearby beaches. Travel by bus and ferry to Ilha Grande. Free time for hikes and walks around the island to explore the beaches or take an optional boat tour.
Day 66 Rio de Janeiro
Travel to Rio de Janeiro by ferry and bus for free time to explore the city using our centrally-located hotel in Copacabana as a base. Optional city tour.
Day 67 Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time.
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