Day 1 Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio at any time.
Day 2-5 Ilha Grande / Curitiba
Leaving the incomparable Rio de Janeiro we head out to Ilha Grande, a picturesque laid back coastal island. Cross back to the mainland for a night in Paraty.
Day 6-11 Iguassu Falls / Bonito
Travel overnight and wake up in Foz de Iguaçu home of the Brazilian side of the magnificent Iguassu Falls. Next, cross through the vast cattle ranches of Mato Grosso do Sul en route to Western Brazil and outdoor playground of Bonito. Choose from various options including snorkeling in crystal clear rivers with brilliantly coloured fish or visiting spectacular caves and waterfalls.
Day 12-15 Pantanal / Corumbá/Santa Cruz (2B, 2L, 2D)
Join a 2-day excursion to the immense Pantanal wetlands, famed for its prolific wildlife. Marvel at macaws, Jabiru storks, giant otters, caimans and countless other species of fauna. Cross into Bolivia at Corumbá, with our first stop in Puerto Suarez. This is the gateway for our overnight train to Santa Cruz, Bolivia's second largest city. Once a backwater frontier town, it has now grown into Bolivia’s second largest city. Fly to Sucre.
Day 16-17 Sucre
Sucre is a fascinating, historic town with plenty of opportunity to explore a variety of museums and colonial buildings. Options include a short side trip to the site of 60 million year-old dinosaur tracks!
Day 18 Potosí
The highest city of its size in the world, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has had a tumultuous history as a silver mining centre during colonial times. Take an option to descend into a working mine for a close-up look at methods basically unchanged in decades, if not centuries.
Day 19-23 Uyuni / Salt Lakes Excursion (3B,3L,3D)
Embark on a journey through the impressive Salar de Uyuni in some of the most isolated and dramatic geography in South America. Spend three days exploring the remote flats by four-wheel-drive vehicles, between piercing blue skies and blinding white salt flats.
Day 24 Night Bus / Train To La Paz
Return to Uyuni and take a bus/train trip that brings us back to La Paz by midday the following day.
Day 25 La Paz
Relax and take the afternoon to explore the highest capital city in the world. Highlights include museums and widely varying local markets.
Day 26-28 Puno / Taquile (B,L,D)
Enjoy spectacular views of the Altiplano countryside on a travel day from La Paz, around Lake Titicaca and on to Puno. Take a boat trip to visit the Uros , Amantani and Taquile islands, then immerse yourself in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small village.
Day 29-32 Cuzco
Enjoy spectacular views on a full day of travel through the high Altiplano region as we travel from Puno to Cuzco. With a friendly, colonial atmosphere, Cuzco offers nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and churches.
Day 33 Ollantaytambo
Travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley to Pisac and the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Day 34-37 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3B,3L,3D)
Begin a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient trail of the Incas with a morning trip to km 82, where our hike starts. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free, and fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco on day 13.
Day 38 Arequipa
Fly this morning to Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city. Explore its delightful colonial past or make an optional visit to the peaceful Santa Catalina Convent.
Day 39-41 Colca Canyon / Arequipa / Night bus
The Colca Canyon is the deepest canyon on the planet. Spend one night in the canyon area, with an option to relax in the thermal pools just outside of town. Return to Arequipa and visit the local cafés, go for one more night on the town or rest up before the night bus to Nazca.
Day 42 Nazca
Nazca sits in the heart of the coastal desert and ancient Paracas culture. Take an optional flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, then visit a fascinating Pre-Inca cemetery in the Nazca desert with 1500 year-old mummies, bones and pottery.
Day 43 Pisco
Travel along the Pacific Coast by bus en route to Pisco. Once there, enjoy the city's renowned local cocktail, the Pisco Sour.
Day 44 Lima
There is time in the morning for an optional excursion to the Ballestas Islands, site of a lively sea lion colony, pelicans, penguins and other varieties of bird life. Arrive in Lima late afternoon for one last night on the town and a final Pisco Sour.
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