Latin America Overland Tours
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10 best overland trips in Latin America
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- Cartagena To Rio (19 Weeks) Kingdoms & Carnivals
- Cartagena to Santiago Group Overland Tour
- Santiago to Cartagena Overland Group Tour
- LIMA to SANTIAGO (39 days) The Cordilleras
- RIO to LIMA (95 days) Kingdoms & Carnivals
- Rio To Cartagena (18.5 Weeks) Kingdoms & Carnivals
- RIO to QUITO (115 days) Kingdoms & Carnivals
- RIO to SANTIAGO (59 days) Coast to Coast via Patag
- QUITO to LA PAZ (37 days) Andes & Amazon
- LA PAZ to QUITO (41 days) Andes & Amazon
Two expert crew members lead this overland truck adventure from Caribbean Cartagena through Andean highlands to Rio's beaches. Remote camping spots include Tatacoa Desert and Pantanal wetlands. Groups cook meals together while traveling across 8 diverse countries.
Duration 135 days Destinations Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil Age Range 18 to 69 year olds Operator Oasis Overland From
- NZ$14,382+$7,417 local payments
A specially-designed overland vehicle with high-backed seats and 360° views crosses 5 countries from Colombia to Chile. The route combines scenic camping spots and local guesthouses, featuring Bolivian altiplano's multicolored mountains and Atacama's lunar landscapes. Costs approx. $70 daily.
Duration 84 days Destinations Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina Age Range 18 to 80 year olds Operator Madventure From
- NZ$12,657
A purpose-built overland truck designed for 36 travelers rolls through Latin America. The journey crosses the Bolivian Altiplano, passes Nazca's mysterious lines, and showcases Medellin's street art. Vehicle includes comprehensive toolkit, 400L water capacity, and full camping kitchen.
Duration 84 days Destinations Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia Age Range 18 to 80 year olds Operator Madventure From
- NZ$12,657
Rolling from Peru's coastal desert to Bolivia's Altiplano, this expedition truck tackles remote Andean passes to Potosi at 4000m. The journey features Uyuni's salt flats, Argentina's Route 40, and concludes in Santiago after wine tasting in Mendoza.
Duration 39 days Destinations Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Oasis Overland From
- NZ$4,487
Latin America's diverse terrains unfold from a purpose-built overland truck crossing Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The 95-day expedition includes Uyuni Salt Flats, Patagonian steppes, and Andean passes, combining wild camping and basic lodging across 7 countries.
Duration 95 days Destinations Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Peru Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Oasis Overland From
- NZ$11,234
A rugged overland truck takes you through Latin America, camping at extraordinary locations from Brazilian beaches to Andean peaks. The route includes Uyuni Salt Flats crossing, Amazon jungle exploration from Tena, and beach stays at Playa Blanca. 50% camping, 50% hostels/hotels.
Duration 131 days Destinations Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Oasis Overland From
- NZ$15,732+$7,417 local payments
The rugged overland vehicle winds through Latin American terrain, from Brazilian beaches to Ecuadorian jungle. The route passes through Paraguay's Jesuit ruins, Uruguay's colonial towns, and Bolivia's salt flats. Dramatic elevation changes take you from sea level to 4,000m in Potosi.
Duration 115 days Destinations Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Oasis Overland From $13,482
10% Off- NZ$12,133You save $1,349
Rio's beaches to Patagonia's glaciers unfold from a purpose-built expedition truck. The 59-day route includes Esteros del Ibera's wetlands and Torres del Paine, crossing 5 countries while mixing wilderness camping with hostel stays.
Duration 59 days Destinations Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Oasis Overland From
10% Off- NZ$6,736
A purpose-built expedition vehicle carries travelers from Ecuador's rainforests through Peru's coastal deserts to Bolivia's highlands. The route covers 18 cities across 3 countries, equipped with camping gear and cook-group facilities for authentic overland experience.
Duration 37 days Destinations Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Oasis Overland From
10% Off- NZ$4,937
The specialized overland vehicle powers through Latin American landscapes, from Bolivia's Altiplano to Ecuador's Amazon. This custom truck connects 17 cities, providing unique access to remote camping locations and local communities across three countries.
Duration 41 days Destinations Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Oasis Overland From
10% Off- NZ$5,161
Latin America Overland Tour Reviews
- Santiago to Rio de Janeiro Group Overland Tour
My travel experience with Madventure and the group was like a sunny day. I shared wonderful moments with my travelling companions from differents countries and improved my broken english with them. Will is an excellent driver, Jax, a multi-talented tour leader and Leanne a brilliant administrator. I discovered wonderful landscapes [among others Pucon, Carretera Austral, Perito Moreno Glacier, Parc Torres del Paine, Parc Iberá) and cities (Santiago, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Colonia, Ascension, Rio), observed wild animals (guanacos, rhéas, pycabaras, penguins, sea lions, flamingos), various flowers, did beautiful hikes, campings... and more. I was so happy to live this trip while feeling safe. I came back very enthusiastic and ready for other Madventure experiences. Marie, from Montréal (Québec)
- Rio To Manaus Via The Guianas (62 Days)
Be warned this is a bare bones tour where Oasis provides transportation, a way to group prepare food and money for that food when not in town (but no refrigeration and a tight budget), and minimal accomodations. You will normally stay in dorm rooms, often with people not traveling with you, or stay in gas station parking lots in provided tents, some that leaked. While included activities are included, they are few. Optional and other activities are the responsibility of the passengers to locate and book themselves. Accomodations aren't always in town. An example is where the description talks about Devil's Island and the European Spaceport, the only Oasis affordable accommodation in Kourou was a campground 20 km out of town in a town famous for few taxis. So it was next to impossible to visit both of them without 'leaving the truck' for several days and finding our own transportation and own more expensive accomodations. Which some of us did. We lucked out on Kaieteur Falls because we just happened to have the right number of passengers who wanted to go in order to charter a flight and one of the passengers was willing to organize it. But don't count on seeing the falls unless you 'leave the truck' for many days to catch a scheduled flight with enough passengers. In the future I will likely take busses and book my own accomodations to save money and see more. Or go on all inclusive tours. Some people really like the forced social interaction on a budget and some liked they didn't have to think about the transportation or accomodations, only the rest for a bit more cost than self travel. This trip is for them.
- Rio de Janeiro to Manaus via the Guianas Overland
Madventure offered a really good trip as I was with them for 11 months. I did the Alaska to Rio trip and then the newly introduced Rio to Rio trip. The trips include a combination of camping as well as hostels/guesthouses. The itinerary gave us enough time to see everything that we needed to see on the trip plus some added extras. We camped in some extraordinary locations and the photography was beautiful along the way. When booking your next holiday, look no further than Madventure!!!
What our customers ask about Latin America Overland Tours
What are the must-see highlights of a Latin America Overland Truck tour?
Latin America Overland Truck tours take travelers through some of the continent's most significant sites. The journey includes stops at Peru's ancient Machu Picchu the sprawling Amazon Rainforest in Brazil and the natural border spectacle of Iguazu Falls between Argentina and Brazil. The route covers Bolivia's otherworldly Uyuni Salt Flats and leads through major cities like Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. The itinerary also reaches less-visited spots such as Torres del Paine National Park and the wildlife-rich Pantanal wetlands. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "The diversity of experiences was amazing - from hiking the Inca Trail to spotting wildlife in the Pantanal to exploring vibrant cities like Cartagena every day brought new adventures."
When is the best time to take an Overland Truck tour in Latin America?
The optimal timing depends on your destination within this vast continent. For Machu Picchu and the Andes the dry season from April to October offers the most reliable weather. The Brazilian Amazon is best from July to November when rainfall is lower. Patagonia sees its highest visitor numbers from December to February during the Southern Hemisphere summer. A TourRadar traveler advised: "We went during September and had perfect weather for hiking in Peru though we needed warm clothes for the southern regions like Torres del Paine."
What's the average duration and cost of Latin America Overland Truck tours?
Tour lengths start at 21 days and can extend beyond 130 days with daily costs ranging from USD 64-105. A 56-day expedition from Quito to Santiago typically costs around USD 3,389 while a shorter 21-day segment between Cartagena and Quito runs about USD 1,340. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The longer tours offer better value and a more comprehensive experience especially if you want to cover multiple countries like Brazil Peru and Colombia."