Itinerary
- Days 1 - 5
Rio de Janeiro to Parati
Included Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer landmark on Corcovado Mountain
Optional Activities
- Sambadrome Carnival tickets (available for early arrival)
- Sailing trip in traditional schooners around Parati's secluded islands
- Mountain bike exploration of Parati's cobbled streets
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain - Days 6 - 14
Pantanal - Bonito - Iguazu Falls
Included Activities
- Iguazu Falls entrance (Argentina side)
Optional Activities
- Guided treks in Pantanal grasslands
- Horse rides in Pantanal
- Piranha fishing
- Swimming and snorkeling in Bonito's clear rivers
- Forest walks in Bonito
- Sunlit sinkhole and cave exploration in Bonito
- Whitewater rafting at Iguazu Falls (US$price varies)
- Helicopter flights at Iguazu Falls (US$120)
- Mountain bike riding at Iguazu Falls
- Bird Sanctuary visit - Iguazu Falls (US$20)
Landmarks Pantanal Iguazu Falls - Days 15 - 18
Iguazu Falls to Paraguay
Optional Activities
- Jesuit Missions excursion - Trinity (US$10)
Landmarks Jesuit Missions of Trinidad - Days 19 - 26
Paraguay to Uruguay to Argentina
Optional Activities
- Ferry to Uruguay (US$85)
Landmarks Termas del Dayman La Mano Colonia del Sacramento Historic Quarter Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento 
- Day 27
Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Graffiti Tour - Buenos Aires (US$30)
- Tango Show - Buenos Aires (US$100)
- Walking Tours - Buenos Aires (US$10)
- Days 28 - 36
Buenos Aires to Patagonia to Tierra del Fuego
Optional Activities
- Marine sanctuary visit - Puerto Madryn (Penguins, Sea Lions, Sea Elephants, Sea Birds, Whales possible)
- Beagle Channel Boat Trips - Ushuaia (US$50)
- Penguin Island boat trips - Ushuaia
- Hiking trips to Emerald Lagoon - Ushuaia
- Vinciguerra Glacier hiking - Ushuaia
- Fuegian Railway vintage steam train ride - Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Snorkel with Sea Lions - Puerto Madryn (US$140)
- Valdes Peninsula 1 Day Tour - Puerto Madryn (from US$90)
Landmarks Beagle Channel Tierra del Fuego National Park - Days 37 - 42
Tierra del Fuego to Chilean Patagonia
Included Activities
- Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee
Optional Activities
- W-Trek (4 full days) - bookable as add-on, subject to availability
- Shorter day hikes in Torres del Paine National Park
- Horse riding - Torres del Paine (from US$50)
- Boat trip to Magdalena Island
- Camping fee for overnight treks - Torres del Paine (US$10)
- Return Ferry to Main Trekking Route - Torres del Paine (US$30)
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Magdalena Island - Days 43 - 51
Chilean Patagonia to Lake District
Optional Activities
- Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip - El Calafate (from US$50)
- Guided walks with crampons on Perito Moreno Glacier
- Hikes in surrounding mountains around glacier
- Horse rides in nearby Estancias
- Viedma Glacier - El Chalten (US$60)
- Viedma Glacier Ice Trekking or Climbing - El Chalten (from US$150)
- Day hikes in El Chalten mountains including Mount Fitz Roy base camp
- Hikes to Hanging Glacier
- Whitewater rafting in Futaleufu (from available)
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park Perito Moreno Glacier Mount Fitz Roy Hanging Glacier National Park 
- Days 52 - 59
Lake District - Santiago
Optional Activities
- Horse riding - Bariloche (3 hrs, US$95)
- Kayaking - Bariloche (from US$50)
- Paragliding - Bariloche (US$90)
- Whitewater rafting - Pucon (from US$50)
- Water sports - Pucon
- Horse riding - Pucon
- Villarrica Volcano day hike - Pucon
- Villarrica Volcano Climb - Pucon, inc. guide & equipment (US$140)
Landmarks Villarrica Volcano - Days 60 - 70
Santiago to Atacama to Bolivia
Optional Activities
- Valley of the Moon trip - San Pedro de Atacama
- Evening stargazing in the desert - San Pedro de Atacama
- Uyuni Salt Lake 1 Day Tour inc. Lunch (US$55)
Landmarks San Pedro de Atacama Valley of the Moon Uyuni Salt Lake - Days 71 - 76
Bolivia Highlands
Optional Activities
- Potosi Guided Mine Visit (US$20)
- Casa Nacional de Moneda (National Money House) tour - Potosi
- Cretaceous Park visit - Sucre
- La Paz City tours (from US$15)
- Pena club visits with live Andean folk music - La Paz
- Witches Market shopping - La Paz
- Cable car rides - La Paz
Landmarks Potosi Sucre Cretaceous Park La Paz - Days 77 - 81
Lake Titicaca
Included Activities
- Boat tour on Lake Titicaca
- Overnight stay with local family on Lake Titicaca
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Isla Amantani Taquile - Days 82 - 88
Cusco and Sacred Valley
Optional Activities
- Classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu (must be pre-arranged, subject to permit availability)
- Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (alternative, must be pre-arranged)
- Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (alternative, must be pre-arranged)
- Machu Picchu visit by train (must be booked and paid in advance)
- Huayna Picchu summit ticket next to Machu Picchu (must be requested at booking)
- Sacred Valley Tour (US$80)
- Cusco City Tour (US$10)
- Museum entrances - Cusco (from US$3)
- Cusco Museum Day Pass (US$35)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Sacred Valley of the Incas - Days 89 - 91
Cusco to Arequipa
Optional Activities
- Colca Canyon one day excursion (National Park entrance fee and guided overnight tour, from US$65)
Landmarks El Misti Volcano Colca Canyon - Days 92 - 97
Nazca - Lima
Optional Activities
- Nazca Lines Flight (weather permitting, from US$100)
- Chauchilla Cemetery visit inc. guide (US$7)
- Dune Buggies & Sandboarding combo - Huacachina (US$65)
- Sandboarding down sand dunes
- Barbecue and night out under the stars in the desert
- Ballestas Island Boat Trip (US$15)
Landmarks Nazca Lines Chauchilla Cemetery Huacachina Oasis Ballestas Islands - Days 98 - 104
Lima to Northern Peru
Included Activities
- Chan Chan Ruins entrance and guided tour
Landmarks Chan Chan Ruins Temple of Sun and Moon - Days 105 - 110
Peru to Ecuador
Optional Activities
- Hiking to waterfalls including El Pailon del Diablo
- Mountain biking to waterfalls
- Horse riding to waterfalls
- Canyoning/Rappelling/Abseiling (from US$60)
- Entrance to Del Diablo waterfall - Banos (US$5)
- Hot Springs - Banos (from US$5)
- Massages - Banos (from US$20)
Landmarks El Pailon del Diablo - Days 111 - 115
Ecuadorian Amazon to Quito
- Meals
- Multiple (3 night jungle trip includes accommodation and meals)
Included Activities
- 3 night Jungle Trip - accommodation and meals included
Optional Activities
- Jungle Activity Package (from US$30)
- Whitewater rafting on Rio Napo rapids (time permitting)
- Quito old town exploration
- Cable car ride - Quito (for awesome view)
- Cafe culture in Quito
Landmarks Tena Rio Napo Quito
