Day 1-9 Venezuela
Arrive in Venezuela at any time on day 1. Begin your journey in cosmopolitan Caracas before heading west through the central higlands to the fishing town of Choroní. Enjoy Mérida's vivid colonial feel and then journey to Coro, one of the oldest towns in the Americas, before crossing into Colombia.
Day 10-22 Colombia
Our Columbian exploration starts with a visit to the country's oldest town, Santa Marta followed by a visit to Tayrona National Park, renowned for its unique combination of coral formations and jungle vegetation. Travelling along the coast, our next stop is Cartagena de Las Indias. Experience the Caribbean charm and beauty of this modern city, while enjoying its fabled past.
Day 23-31 Ecuador
From Quito cross the equator to visit the traditional market at Otavalo followed by the town of Cayambe located at the base of a volcano sharing its name. Return to Quito and then on to the Amazon rain forest before visiting Baños, famous for hot springs and Cuenca, a laid-back colonial gem filled with galleries and museums.
Day 32-56 Peru
Travel from the beach town of Mancora to colonial Trujillo and its coastal neighbour Huanchaco. Explore Lima’s museums, nightlife and cafés. Continue to Pisco, named for the liquor produced here. Fly over the Nazca Lines before reaching colonial Arequipa and excursions to the Colca Canyon. Cuzco, the Inca trail and the ruins of Machu Picchu are next; watching dawn break over Machu Picchu at the end of the 4-day trek is the experience of a lifetime. Last are the shores of Lake Titicaca, with a trip to the Uros floating islands, and an overnight with a local family.
Day 57-68 Bolivia
From fascinating La Paz, travel south to Cochabamba before arriving in Sucre, Bolivia’s “White City.” In World Heritage Potosí, you can crawl down a working mine. Finally spend three days in 4x4 vehicles exploring mountains and blinding white salt flats between Uyuni and the Atacama Desert (Chile).
Day 69-83 Chile
Descend to the desert at San Pedro de Atacama. Travel to beachside La Serena and visit a Pisco factory. Stop in the capital of Santiago, then board a bus to Pucón, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Further south we reach Puerto Montt.
Day 84-89 Argentina
Journey through the Andes to stunning Bariloche, great for hiking and biking. In vibrant Buenos Aires, catch a tango show or sample the legendary nightlife.
Day 90-95 Uruguay
Cross the Rio de la Plata to Uruguay, and explore Colonia before continuing to Montevideo. Relax in the thermal baths of Salto before crossing through northern Argentina on your way to Iguassu.
Day 96-135 Brazil
See magnificent Iguassu waterfalls, stop in Curitiba, and try the surf on Ilha Grande. See Rio, with its world famous beaches and nightlife. Visit Bahía, heart of Afro-Brazilian culture, then follow the coast past historic cities and remote beaches to the mouth of the Amazon, and follow the river to its heart at Manaus.
Day 136-146 Venezuela
Hike Venezuela’s famous Canaima National Park for waterfalls and spectacular scenery. Travel to Ciudad Bolivar for an optional flight over Angel Falls—the tallest in the world—before finishing with Caribbean beaches and Caracas.
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