Quito<- ->Rio de Janeiro

79 days - from $4575

This epic trip takes you right the way across South America from Quito to Rio, from steaming jungle to icy mountain passes, from sparkling salt flats to Brazil's beautiful beaches. Starting in Ecuador's capital we overland through the Andes then down Peru's Pacific Coast, visiting Arequipa and the dramatic Colca Canyon before heading inland to Machu Picchu. Crossing the Altiplano we make for Bolivia, through the surreal Uyuni Salt Flats, and crossing into Argentina's Lake District. There's a chance to ride out with some gauchos as we stay on a working estancia and overland across the pampas to Buenos Aires. Going north we stop at Iguazu Falls, crossing into Brazil and exploring the beaches of the Emerald Coast before ending our trip in the vibrant city of Rio.

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Itinerary:

This epic trip takes you right the way across South America from Quito to Rio, from steaming jungle to icy mountain passes, from sparkling salt flats to Brazil's beautiful beaches. Starting in Ecuador's capital, overlanding through the Andes then down Peru's Pacific Coast, you’ll visit the colonial town of Arequipa and the dramatic Colca Canyon before heading inland to Machu Picchu. Crossing the Altiplano, you’ll head through Bolivia, visiting the surreal Uyuni Salt Flats before crossing into Argentina's Lake District. We ride out with gauchos on a unique-to-Dragoman estancia (ranch) stay before overlanding across the pampas to Buenos Aires. Going north, to one of South America’s must-sees, the mighty Iguazu Falls, you’ll cross the Brazil border to explore the Emerald Coast beaches before ending our trip in the vibrant city of Rio.

Details:

Group Size: Approx. 24.
Notes: Which Inca Trail? When you book this trip, you will have a choice of either the Community Inca Trail or the Classic Inca Trail. The costs for each are included, but you must tell us when you book, if you want to book the Classic Inca Trail. If you do not tell us this you will automatically be booked onto the Community Inca Trail. Take a look at our guide to the Inca Trails and Machu Picchu. If you would rather not trek at all, we can arrange a non-trekking package instead, including an overnight stay in the Sacred Valley and a whole day at Machu Picchu. Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels. Because of its nature, this itinerary may vary: occasionally road conditions are too adverse during the rainy season (Jan. & Feb.) to make the crossing from Uyuni to Argentina and we may have to change the route.

Trip Reference: LQR