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Andes to the Atlantic Experience
25 days, La Paz to Rio de Janeiro
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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.
25 days
La Paz to Rio de Janeiro
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Trip Code: SXLR
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1La Paz
Arrive at anytime.
Day 2La Paz/Uyuni
Travel by train and bus to the town of Uyuni, home base for salt flat exploration.
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BreakfastDay 3Uyuni/Salt Flats
Enjoy a three day 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Salt Flats
Continue exploring the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 4x4 excursion. Admire the spectacular scenery while passing red and blue lagoons along the route. Spot wild llamas, alpacas and even flamingos deep within the desert.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Salt Flats/Uyuni
Rise early to cover more ground of the unique landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats. Continue to see incredible scenery, including volcanoes, salt lakes and geysers.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 6Uyuni/Potosí
Journey from Uyuni to Potosí and get a view of the mountain Cerro Rico looming over the city.
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BreakfastDay 7Potosí/Sucre
Continue by bus to Sucre and explore the beautiful colonial city.
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BreakfastDays 8–9Sucre
Free time to explore the city, the former capital of Bolivia. For more active options opt to go hiking in the surrounding area or mountain biking.
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BreakfastDay 10Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Fly to Santa Cruz.
Day 11Santa Cruz de la Sierra/Puerto Suárez
Spend some time exploring Santa Cruz before travelling by overnight train to the Brazilian border.
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BreakfastDay 12Puerto Suárez/Pantanal
Travel into Brazil and straight to the Pantanal on 2-day excursion into the with a local guide. This is a perfect place to experience the wildlife of Brazil.
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Lunch | DinnerDay 13Pantanal
Enjoy a 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 abound.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 14Pantanal/Bonito
Travel to Bonito and spend time here snorkelling in the rivers or exploring nearby caves.
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BreakfastDay 15Bonito
Enjoy a full day in Bonito with optional activities like snorkelling in the crystal-clear rivers or exploring the nearby caves and waterfalls.
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BreakfastDay 16Bonito/Iguaçu Falls
Enjoy the day in Bonito before overnight transport to Iguassu Falls.
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BreakfastDay 17Iguaçu Falls
Spend two full days exploring Iguassu from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Opt to visit a nearby bird park.
Day 18Iguaçu Falls
Cross the border to explore the Argentine side of the falls. Opt for a boat ride at the base of the falls.
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BreakfastDay 19Iguaçu Falls/Paraty
Fly to São Paulo and continue by van to Paraty. Spend a day and a half discovering this town.
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BreakfastDays 20–21Paraty
Enjoy free time to explore Paraty.
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BreakfastDay 22Paraty/Ilha Grande
Continue by van up the coast and take a ferry to Ilha Grande.
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BreakfastDay 23Ilha Grande
Enjoy a free day in Ilha Grande. Opt to hike the island's remote beaches or enjoy free time to relax and explore.
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BreakfastDay 24Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro
Carry on by ferry and van to Rio de Janeiro. With free time, explore the city on an optional city tour.
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BreakfastDay 25Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastReverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse from Rio de Janeiro to La Paz. See Atlantic to the Andes Experience
What's Included
- Your Discover Moment: Sucre
- Your Discover Moment: Bonito
- Your Discover Moment: Paraty
- Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
- 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats (3 days)
- Pantanal wildlife excursion (2 days)
- Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina)
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (18 nts), overnight bus (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt), G Adventures-supported community lodge/basic hotels on Uyuni/Salt Flats excursion (2 nts, multi-share), tented room with hammocks in the Pantanal (2 nts, multi-share).
Meals
21 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Allow USD860-1120 for meals not included.
Transportation
Public bus, plane, ferry, train, van, hiking, 4x4 vehicle.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
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