South America Encompassed

60 days Quito to Rio de Janeiro

Travel through the Sechura Desert to the ruins of Chan Chan, Unravel the mystery of the ancient Nazca Lines, Hike the historic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Bargain hard in the markets of La Paz, Visit the wetlands of Pantanal, Dance to a Carnaval beat in Rio

Take a fascinating overland adventure through the spectacular parts of South America that few visitors experience. Travelling from the volcanic landscapes of Ecuador to the lush Amazon rainforest, the desert coast of Peru and through the ancient Incan Empire to the vast landscapes of Bolivia and the wilds of Brazil, this odyssey has South America covered.

Physical Rating: 4
Culture Shock Rating: 4
Accommodation: Simple hotels (46 nts), jungle lodge (3 nts), overnight coach (5 nts), camping (5 nts)
Transportation: Train, 4WD, boat, local bus, walking, overnight coach, minivan, plane
Trip Style: Intrepid Basix
Group Size: Maximum of 16 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $900 for meals not included.

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

60 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-2	Quito	Visit El Panecillo for great views.
Days 3-4	Amazon Jungle	Encounter exotic flora and fauna.
Days 5-7	Banos	Experience volcanic landscapes on foot, by bike or from the hot springs.
Days 8-9	Cuenca	Stroll cobblestone streets and chill-out in a shady plaza.
Days 10-14	Mancora/Trujillo	Visit the mud city of Chan Chan.
Days 15-16	Lima	Check out the heart of Spanish colonial America in Peru's City of Kings.
Day 17	Pisco	Visit the Ballestas Islands.
Days 18-19	Nazca	See the Nazca Lines and visit an ancient burial ground.
Days 20-22	Arequipa/Colca Canyon	Travel to dramatic Colca Canyon and spot condors.
Days 23-30	Cuzco/Inca Trail	Explore Cuzco and hike the Inca Trail to stunning Machu Picchu.
Days 31-33	Puno/Lake Titicaca	Experience a homestay on the world's highest navigable lake.
Days 34-37	La Paz	Browse through the weird and wonderful stalls selling potions at the Witches' Market.
Days 38-40	Salar de Uyuni	Explore surreal landscapes of Salar de Uyuni.
Days 41-42	Potosi	Perhaps descend deep into the mines of Cerro Rico.
Days 43-44	Sucre	Step back to colonial days in elegant Sucre.
Days 45-46	Santa Cruz	Head to Bolivia's border-lowlands.
Days 47-48	Pantanal	See the abundant wetlands wildlife of Pantanal.
Days 49-51	Bonito	Find a natural paradise among the rivers and caves.
Days 52-53	Iguazu	Head to the thundering Iguazu Falls.
Days 54-55	Curitiba	Enjoy the vibe in this university town.
Days 56-58	Island Getaway	Travel to Brazil's southern coast and spend time on one of these islands.
Days 59-60	Rio de Janeiro	Finish this odyssey in colourful Rio.

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

* The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.

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