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Save 20%Lima to Rio: Coast to Coast
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Peru · 51 days · Active
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Dense rainforests, the towering peaks of the Andes, the seemingly endless and reflective salt flats — when we say the range of scenery on this 25-day tour is dizzying we’re not embellishing. Begin in Rio de Janeiro and head west where Iguassu Falls and an array of active activities you can do on your own during free time. Discover the wildlife of the Pantanal wetlands and climb aboard some local buses to see how to get from point A to B South American style. It’s not just where you stop that matters, it’s how many life-changing moments you’ll have along the way.
At a glance
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Argentina, Bolivia & Brazil
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting.
There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting.
Day 2In the morning
In the morning, explore the favela with a local resident on a G Adventures-supported tour to watch a drumming demonstration, get a Capoeira lesson, and sample craft beers with a new perspective of the city. Enjoy a free afternoon to discover all that Rio has to offer.
Day 3Take a bus and ferry to Ilha Grande
Take a bus and ferry to Ilha Grande. Enjoy free time to explore this picturesque, laid-back island, opt to go on a hike to a nearby swimming hole or explore the many beaches.
Day 4Ilha Grande is a car-free island surrounded by…
Ilha Grande is a car-free island surrounded by beautiful nature. Opt to go for a hike, swim, or sit at one of the beach bars.
Day 5Travel up the coast to Paraty and wander…
Travel up the coast to Paraty and wander the cobblestoned streets of this beautiful colonial town.
Day 6Enjoy a free day to explore Paraty
Enjoy a free day to explore Paraty. Optional activities include a Caipirinha boat trip, kayaking and horseback riding.
Day 7Continue to enjoy the slow pace of Paraty
Continue to enjoy the slow pace of Paraty, a colonial town with fantastic architecture, or opt to take a day trip to Trindade to surf and relax on the beach.
Day 8Take a flight to the famous Iguassu Falls
Take a flight to the famous Iguassu Falls. Skip the 19 hour journey by land and hop a flight to Iguassu from São Paulo. Visit the Brazilian side of the falls to get the best panoramic view.
Day 9Experience Iguassu in Argentina by exploring trails and catwalksExplore trails that will bring you directly over the falls of the Devil's Throat—the highest and deepest of the falls. Other trails allow access to the stretch of falls across the forest on the Argentine side. Opt to take an inflatable boat to the base of the thundering falls.
Explore trails that will bring you directly over the falls of the Devil's Throat—the highest and deepest of the falls. Other trails allow access to the stretch of falls across the forest on the Argentine side. Opt to take an inflatable boat to the base of the thundering falls.
Day 10Embark on the long travel journey to Bonito
Embark on the long travel journey to Bonito.
Day 11Spend time in Bonito with optional activities available…
Spend time in Bonito with optional activities available like snorkelling in the rivers or exploring the nearby caves and waterfalls.
Day 12Journey into the PantanalExperience the Pantanal, an immense wetland area famed for its profuse wildlife. A 2-day excursion allows visitors to fully appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
Experience the Pantanal, an immense wetland area famed for its profuse wildlife. A 2-day excursion allows visitors to fully appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
Day 13Full day of exploring the Pantanal
Full day of exploring the Pantanal. Try piranha fishing or horseback riding. Opportunities to spot wildlife such as monkeys, macaws, giant otters and caiman.
Day 14Leave the Pantanal and head for the borderFrom the frontier town of Corumbá, Brazil, cross into Bolivia. From here, an overnight bus heads to Santa Cruz.
From the frontier town of Corumbá, Brazil, cross into Bolivia. From here, an overnight bus heads to Santa Cruz.
Day 15Hop on a flight to Bolivia's colonial gem
Hop on a flight to Bolivia's colonial gem, Sucre. Enjoy a few days in the city to recover from the journey from Brazil, opt to go hiking or take it easy.
Day 16Spend a few days exploring all that Sucre has to offer
Spend a few days exploring all that Sucre has to offer.
Day 17Enjoy free time to explore all that Sucre has to offer
Enjoy free time to explore all that Sucre has to offer.
Day 18Enjoy free time to explore all that Sucre has to offer
Enjoy free time to explore all that Sucre has to offer.
Day 19Journey from Sucre to Potosí. Spend the afternoon exploring the city
Journey from Sucre to Potosí. Spend the afternoon exploring the city.
Day 20Head south to Uyuni, the starting point for the salt flats excursion
Head south to Uyuni, the starting point for the salt flats excursion.
Day 21Enjoy a 3-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar…Travel through the Bolivian landscape to the town of Uyuni. Despite its isolation and challenging climate (cold and blustery most of the year), the town of Uyuni has earned the nickname of Hija Predilecta de Bolivia (Bolivia’s Favourite Daughter). It is also the starting point for our 2-night excursion through the spectacular Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats) in 4x4 vehicles. Settle in to your G Adventures-supported community salt-brick bungalow, complete with salt floors and furniture, after a guided walking tour up to the sacred Jukil mountaintop for sweeping valley views and a dinner of local ingredients prepared by ladies from the community.
Travel through the Bolivian landscape to the town of Uyuni. Despite its isolation and challenging climate (cold and blustery most of the year), the town of Uyuni has earned the nickname of Hija Predilecta de Bolivia (Bolivia’s Favourite Daughter). It is also the starting point for our 2-night excursion through the spectacular Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats) in 4x4 vehicles. Settle in to your G Adventures-supported community salt-brick bungalow, complete with salt floors and furniture, after a guided walking tour up to the sacred Jukil mountaintop for sweeping valley views and a dinner of local ingredients prepared by ladies from the community.
Day 22Continue to discover the Salar de Uyuni…
Continue to discover the Salar de Uyuni on a 4x4 excursion. Last stop for the evening is a G Adventures-supported community lodge in a traditional agricultural village in the heart of a desert oasis.
Day 23Enjoy a final day of exploring the Salar…La Paz
La PazEnjoy a final day of exploring the Salar de Uyuni before boarding an overnight bus back to La Paz .
Day 24Enjoy a free day in the capitalSpend the day exploring and shopping in the many markets of the city -- it is an especially good place to buy textiles and leatherwork. Visit the Witches' Market or take one of the several optional excursions available.
Spend the day exploring and shopping in the many markets of the city -- it is an especially good place to buy textiles and leatherwork. Visit the Witches' Market or take one of the several optional excursions available.
Day 25Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.
Depart at any time.
Traveller reviews
“A fantastic trip, made even better by our excellent guide who made the whole trip a delight.”
“A fantastic tour - saw so many amazing places. The highlights for me were the Pantanel in Brazil and the Salt Flats in Bolivia. Bolivia is a country with so many beautiful landscapes. A place you would never think to go.”
“brillant fun. very good carnival. melaine was fantastic throughout very approachable and enthuastatic”
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