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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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This tour billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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| Overview |
This popular tour travels from Ecuador's bustling capital city, all the way to the tropical climates of the party town of Rio. Crossing the equator we travel south through the Andean mountain range. Along the way we'll discover jungles and towering volcanoes, colonial towns and arid deserts, ancient cultures and Pacific-lapped beaches. Heading south, the landscapes change to reveal snowcapped peaks and glaciers, ancient forests and gleaming lakes of the wild region of Patagonia. As we continue up the east coast of Argentina, we go in search of wildlife out on the Valdes Peninsula and discover Tango in Buenos Aires. The landscape, climate and people change again as we cross the border into Brazil at the might Iguazu falls: we'll discover beautiful beaches and a different rhythm of life. So if you are looking to gain an insight into the many faces, cultures and landscapes of South America, this is the tour. Please note that the 07 Oct 09 departure includes a 4 day Navimag cruise from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, and excludes Punta Arenas and Seno Ottaway penguin colony (ferry schedule permitting). Please note that the initial Patagonia itinerary may be subject to modification depending on the ferry schedule.
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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Tour Type
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Number of Days
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114 |
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Quito
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Returning to
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Rio de Janeiro |
Max Tour Size
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Countries Visited
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Ecuador - Peru - Bolivia - Argentina - Chile - Uruguay - Brazil |
Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (or
dossier).
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Departure Availability
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| Overview |
This popular tour travels from Ecuador's bustling capital city, all the way to the tropical climates of the party town of Rio. Crossing the equator we travel south through the Andean mountain range. Along the way we'll discover jungles and towering volcanoes, colonial towns and arid deserts, ancient cultures and Pacific-lapped beaches. Heading south, the landscapes change to reveal snowcapped peaks and glaciers, ancient forests and gleaming lakes of the wild region of Patagonia. As we continue up the east coast of Argentina, we go in search of wildlife out on the Valdes Peninsula and discover Tango in Buenos Aires. The landscape, climate and people change again as we cross the border into Brazil at the might Iguazu falls: we'll discover beautiful beaches and a different rhythm of life. So if you are looking to gain an insight into the many faces, cultures and landscapes of South America, this is the tour. Please note that the 07 Oct 09 departure includes a 4 day Navimag cruise from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, and excludes Punta Arenas and Seno Ottaway penguin colony (ferry schedule permitting). Please note that the initial Patagonia itinerary may be subject to modification depending on the ferry schedule.
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Ecuador
Otavalo Markets, Amazon Jungle Trip, Banos, Cuenca
Peru
Northern Beaches of Punta Sal, Chan Chan Mud City, Huaraz, Ballestas Islands Marine Park, Huacachina Oasis, Chauchilla Cemetery, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, condors, Cusco, Inca Trail or Lares Trek, Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca and Floating Reed Islands, Amantani Family Homestay
Bolivia
Rurrenabaque Jungle Trip, Salt Flats Excursion, Tupiza
Argentina
Salta, Cafayate, Talampaya National Park, Moon Valley National Park, Puente del Inca, Mendoza Wineries, Alpine Bariloche, El Calafate (for Moreno Glacier), Ushuaia, Valdes Peninsula, Buenos Aires, Jesuit Ruins at San Ignacio, Iguazu Falls
Chile
Pucon, Patagonian Lake District, Punta Arenas Penguin Colony, Torres del Paine National Park
Uruguay
World Heritage Site of Colonia, Salto Thermal Springs
Brazil
Bonito, Wildlife at the Pantanal, Schooner Boat Trip Parati, Rio
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| Accommodation |
- 35%hotel,43%camping,11%hostel,10%lodge,1%homestay (113 Nights)
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- Fully Escorted Tour, Kumuka Tour Leader and Driver
- All Activities, Sightseeing and Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary
- All National Park and Reserve Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary
- All Meals Whilst Camping Included
- All Meals Included on Amazon Jungle Trip, Inca Trail or Lares Trek, Lake Titicaca Family Homestay, Rurrenabaque Jungle Trip and Salt Flats & Altiplano Crossing
- Amazon Jungle Trip
- Guided Visit to Chan Chan Mud City
- Ballestas Islands Excursion
- Chauchilla Cemetery
- Colca Canyon Excursion
- Cusco Tourist Ticket
- Sacred Valley Tour
- Inca Trail or Lares Trek to Machu Picchu & Guided Visit to Machu Picchu
- Lake Titicaca Family Homestay
- Rurrenabaque Jungle Trip
- Bolivian Salt Flats Excursion
- Talampaya National Park
- Moon Valley National Park
- Wineries Excursion Mendoza
- Torres del Paine NP
- Los Glaciares NP
- Penguin Colony Punta Arenas
- Guided Tour Valdes Peninsula
- Salto Thermal Springs
- Jesuit Ruins
- Iguazu Falls
- Pantanal Trekking
- Parati Schooner Boat Cruise
- Return Flight La Paz to Rurrenabaque
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Week 1
Quito, Otavalo, Amazon Jungle,
Week 2
Banos & Rio Verde, Cuenca, Punta Sal
Week 3
Beaches of Punta Sal, Sechura Dessert, Huanchaco, Chan Chan Ruins, Huaraz, Lima
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Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Oasis, Nazca Lines, Puerto Inca, Arequipa, Chivay, Colca Canyon
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Arequipa, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail or Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Week 6
Puno, Lake Titicaca, Floating Reed Islands, Amantani & Taquile Islands, La Paz
Week 7
La Paz, Rurrenabaque Jungle Trip, Potosi
Week 8
Uyuni, Salt Flats, Tupiza, Humahuaca Canyon, Salta, Cafayate
Week 9
Moon Valley National Park, Talampaya National Park, Mendoza, Santiago
Week 10
Santiago, Pucon, Bariloche* (Bariloche not included on departures which include Navimag cruise)
Week 11
El Chalten, Los Glaciares NP, El Calafate, Moreno Glacier, Torres del Paine NP
Week 12
Torres del Paine NP, Punta Arenas, Magellan Straits, Beagle Channel, Ushuaia
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Valdes Peninsula, Puerto Madryn, Buenos Aires
Week 14
Buenos Aires, Colonia, Montevideo, Salto, San Ignacio, Jesuit Ruins
Week 15
Iguazu, Bonito
Week 16
Pantanal Wetlands, Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro
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