Great South American Journey - Rio to Santiago

From$2949USD
29 days,Rio de Janeiro to Santiago
Trip Code: JRS

Be awed by Iguassu Falls, Explore the lakes, volcanoes, hot springs and forests of the Lake District.

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Fantastic food and remote landscapes highlight this 29-day cross-continent adventure spanning four countries: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.

What's Included

  • Entrance and visit to Iguassu Falls.
  • Simple hotels (24 nts), buses (4 nts). Note: accommodation can be quite basic/multi-share at times.
  • Public bus, ferry, 4X4.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
  • Small group experience; Max 16, avg 10.
Map of the route for Great South American Journey - Rio to Santiago
Places Visited
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Uruguay

Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code JSR.

Day 1 Rio de Janeiro

Arrive at any time.

Day 2-10 Paraty/Ilha Grande/Iguassu Falls

Short bus ride and ferry to Ilha Grande. Free time for hikes and walks around the island to explore the beaches or take an optional boat tour. Continue by ferry and bus to colonial city of Paraty. Optional cachaça distillery visit or boat tour of the bay and nearby beaches. Travel by overnight bus to the Iguassu Falls area. 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.

Day 11-15 Salto/Montevideo/Colonia

Travel by overnight bus to Salto, Uruguay. Optional visit to nearby hot springs. Continue by bus to Montevideo. Optional City Tour, visit the Carnival museum or eat at the Port Market. Travel again by bus to Colonia. Free time to explore the area and relax at a streetside cafe.

Day 16-17 Buenos Aires

Short ferry to Buenos Aires. Optional city tour or free time to explore the many attractions and museums. Optional tango show and dinner.

Day 18-21 Nightbus/Bariloche

Overnight bus to Bariloche. Optional activities include biking, rafting or hiking, or free time to explore the city and sample the local artisan chocolate.

Day 22-23 Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas

Travel by bus across the Andes to Puerto Varas, Chile. Optional boat tours on the lake, day-trips to Chiloé Island or free time to enjoy the scenery and explore.

Day 24-26 Pucón

Bus journey to Pucón. Optional activities include rafting, hiking, hot springs or a climb up the nearby Villarica Volcano.

Day 27-28 Nightbus/Santiago

Travel by overnight bus to Santiago. Optional winery visits, city tour or day trips to Valparaíso or Viña del Mar.

Day 29 Santiago

Depart at any time.

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