4-Week South America Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 4-week South America tour itineraries

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• 25 Day South America Itinerary, incl. La Paz and Rio de Janeiro

  Rich landscapes unfold over 25 days across 11 destinations from La Paz to Rio. The route encompasses Bolivia's salt flats, Chile's Atacama Desert, Argentina's colonial cities, and Brazil's tropical islands. Guided tours of Iguazu Falls from both countries and traditional estancia stays included.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    La Paz, Bolivia

    Welcome to the world's highest capital city at 3,500m. The fascinating Witches' Market (Mercado de Hechiceria) is a must-see, where local shamans sell traditional remedies and ceremonial items. Pack lots of warm layers since La Paz gets quite cold at night. Take an overnight bus to Uyuni - you'll get blankets and reclining seats for the journey.

    
  • Days 3-5

    Salar de Uyuni & Atacama Desert

    The otherworldly Salar de Uyuni salt flats start with a visit to the Train Cemetery. Next up is Chile's Atacama Desert, where you'll find the red waters of Laguna Colorada full of flamingos. Expect basic facilities and very cold desert nights. One traveler shared: "The salt flats at sunrise were incredible, but bring warm socks and layers - I wasn't prepared for how cold it would be at dawn."

    
  • Days 6-8

    San Pedro de Atacama & Salta

    Take time to explore San Pedro's old town square and try an astronomy tour under the clear desert sky. The drive to Salta, Argentina is long but beautiful. They call it "La Linda" (the beautiful) for good reason. You can climb 1,070 steps up Cerro San Bernardo or take the cable car for amazing valley views.

    
  • Days 9-13

    Buenos Aires & Uruguay

    A quick flight takes you to energetic Buenos Aires. Walk through colorful La Boca and the historic San Telmo market. Take a boat to Uruguay's Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO site. Visit Montevideo before staying at a traditional estancia (ranch) for a real gaucho experience. A past guest wrote: "The estancia stay was a highlight - learning to ride horses and sharing meals with the local family gave us real insight into Uruguayan culture."

    
  • Days 14-17

    Iguazu Falls

    See the world's biggest waterfall system from both sides. Brazil offers wide-open views while Argentina gets you up close to the cascades. You can take a Zodiac boat ride if you don't mind getting wet. Go early in the morning to avoid the biggest crowds.

    
  • Days 18-20

    Paraty & Ilha Grande

    Head to historic Paraty then take a ferry to beautiful Ilha Grande. You can hike through rainforest to quiet beaches like Lopes Mendes or take a boat to the Blue Lagoon for snorkeling. Stay in Vila do Abraao where the seafood is fresh and the caipirinhas are perfect at sunset.

    
  • Days 21-25

    Rio de Janeiro

    Your trip ends in stunning Rio. Get to Christ the Redeemer early to avoid crowds and spend time in artsy Santa Teresa. Relax on Copacabana Beach and maybe take a guided walk through Tijuca National Park. Watch your last sunset from Sugarloaf Mountain before dinner in lively Lapa.

    

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• Ultimate Brazil, Patagonia & the Chilean Fjords

  This 28-day route through Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile takes you to Rio's Sugarloaf Mountain, colonial São Francisco do Sul, and Punta del Este's 'La Mano' sculpture. You'll see World Heritage Punta Piramides, cruise the 64-kilometer Cockburn Channel past glaciers, and reach Cape Horn where the Atlantic meets Pacific.

  

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  • Rio de Janeiro Brazil

    85 mi

  • Buzios Brazil

    148 mi

  • Vila do Abraao Brazil

    3 mi

  • Ilha Grande Brazil

    31 mi

  • Paraty Brazil

    58 mi

  • Ilhabela Brazil

    264 mi

  • São Francisco do Sul Brazil

    707 mi
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  • Punta Del Este Uruguay

    70 mi

  • Montevideo Uruguay

    126 mi

  • Buenos Aires Argentina

    126 mi

  • Montevideo Uruguay

    686 mi

  • Puerto Piramides Argentina

    792 mi

  • Punta Arenas Chile

    21 mi

  • Magdalena Island Chile

    126 mi

  • Alberto de Agostini National Park Chile

    72 mi

  • Beagle Channel Chile

    16 mi

  • Ushuaia Argentina

    1,474 mi

  • Buenos Aires Argentina

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• Treasures of South America: Chilean Fjords to the Iguazu falls - Cruise & Land Journey

  This 27-day voyage through Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil passes Cape Horn where two oceans meet. You'll see Punta Arenas as gateway to Torres del Paine, visit Magellanic penguin colonies at Isla Pingüino near Puerto Deseado, and spot southern right whales at UNESCO-listed Punta Piramides.

  

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  • Buenos Aires Argentina

    1,474 mi

  • Ushuaia Argentina

    91 mi

  • Hornos Island Chile

    91 mi

  • Beagle Channel Chile

    72 mi

  • Alberto de Agostini National Park Chile

    126 mi

  • Magdalena Island Chile

    126 mi

  • Alberto de Agostini National Park Chile

    111 mi
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  • Punta Arenas Chile

    792 mi

  • Puerto Piramides Argentina

    16 mi

  • Valdes Peninsula Argentina

    673 mi

  • Montevideo Uruguay

    126 mi

  • Buenos Aires Argentina

    665 mi

  • Iguazu Falls Argentina

    740 mi

  • Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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