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The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure

Summary:

Sometimes the slow road is the way to go. Hit the road from Quito to Rio with other young travellers and experience pretty much everything you can imagine in between. Hike the Inca Trail and discover the thriving Inca culture, cross the Salt Flats of Boli...

Duration
65 Days
Countries
7
Next Departure
31-Mar-2024
Starting at
USD 9,449.00
Price per day
USD 145.00

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Operator
G Adventures
Tour
The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
1 - 12
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Summary

Sometimes the slow road is the way to go. Hit the road from Quito to Rio with other young travellers and experience pretty much everything you can imagine in between. Hike the Inca Trail and discover the thriving Inca culture, cross the Salt Flats of Bolivia, dance the tango in Buenos Aires, and hit the beach in Brazil. This trip offers up lively cities, stunning scenery, and tons of adventure. 65 days, seven countries, three nights in the Amazon, and one adventure you’ll remember forever.

Map: The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure (G Adventures)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Quito
Day 2
Quito/Tena
Day 3
Tena
Day 4
Tena
Day 5
Tena/Baños
Day 6
Baños
Day 7
Baños/Cuenca
Day 8
Cuenca
Day 9
Máncora
Day 10
Máncora
Day 11
Máncora/Trujillo
Day 12
Trujillo
Day 13
Trujillo/Lima
Day 14
Lima
Day 15
Lima
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Day 50
Buenos Aires
Day 51
Buenos Aires/Colonia
Day 52
Colonia/Montevideo
Day 53
Montevideo
Day 54
Montevideo/Estancia Stay
Day 55
Estancia Stay
Day 56
Estancia Stay/Iguassu Falls
Day 57
Iguassu Falls
Day 58
Iguassu Falls
Day 59
Iguaçu Falls/Paraty
Day 60
Paraty
Day 61
Paraty/Ilha Grande
Day 62
Ilha Grande
Day 63
Ilha Grande/Rio De Janeiro
Day 64
Rio De Janeiro
Day 65
Rio De Janeiro

Travel Countries (7): Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay

Travel Cities (31): Arequipa, Banos, Buenos Aires, Cafayate, Colca Canyon, Cuenca, Cusco, Gualeguaychu, Iguazu Falls (Argentina), Iguazu Falls (Brasil), La Paz, La Plata, Lima, Machu Picchu, Montevideo, Nazca, Ollantaytambo, Paracas, Pisco, Potosi, Puno, Punta del Este, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Salar de Uyuni, Salta, San Pedro De Atacama, Sao Paulo, Sucre, Trujillo

Highlights

  • Mingle with the locals of a small community in the Amazon, Go sandboarding on the dunes of Huacachina, spot condors at Colca Canyon, conquer the Inca Trail on the way to Machu Picchu, experience traditional life on Lake Titicaca, cross the the world's largest salt flat on a 4x4 excursion, Experience rural life at a working ranch in Uruguay, stand in awe at Iguassu Falls, Explore bustling Rio de Janeiro on your own time, See a tango show or take part in Buenos Aires' buzzing nightlife.
  • Sometimes the slow road is the way to go. Hit the road from Quito to Rio with other young travellers and experience pretty much everything you can imagine in between. Hike the Inca Trail and discover the thriving Inca culture, cross the Salt Flats of Bolivia, dance the tango in Buenos Aires, and hit the beach in Brazil. This trip offers up lively cities, stunning scenery, and tons of adventure. 65 days, seven countries, three nights in the Amazon, and one adventure you’ll remember forever.

Included in Price

  • 43 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
  • Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
    Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
    Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
    Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
    Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha
    Your G for Good Moment: Favela Experience, Rio de Janeiro
    Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
    Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena
    Your Discover Moment: Baños
    Your Discover Moment: Lima
    Your Foodie Moment: Huacachina Winery Visit, Huacachina
    Your Discover Moment: Cusco
    Your Foodie Moment: Sacred Valley Brewery, Ollantaytambo
    Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
    Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
    Your Discover Moment: Sucre
    Your Discover Moment: Salta
    Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires
    Your Discover Moment: Paraty
    Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
    Your Discover Moment: Rio de Janeiro. Amazon Jungle excursion to a local community. Beach time in Mancora. Sunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina). Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca). Colca Canyon excursion. Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Inca Trail hike with a local guide and cook (4 days). Lake Titicaca excursion. Salar de Uyuni excursion. Entrance and visit to the Argentine side of the Iguassu Falls. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Quito

Arrow Going To

Rio de Janeiro

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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