Itinerary
- Day 1
La Paz
Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, but you've got time before that. If you land early, wander through La Paz's side streets or head out to Moon Valley to see the striking canyon landscape and clay spires. The Witches Market is another option if you want to learn about local traditions and take a cable car ride. After the meeting wraps up, you'll join your group for dinner.
Optional Activities
- Explore side streets of La Paz
- Visit Moon Valley - maze of canyons and clay spires
- Take cable car to Mercado de Hechiceria (Witches Market)
- Group dinner with travel buddies
Landmarks/POIs Moon Valley Mercado de Hechiceria (Witches Market) - Day 2
La Paz to Sucre
You've got the full day to explore La Paz on your own schedule. Check out the Museo de la Coca to learn about the region's coca plant history, or join a food tour if that appeals to you more and try fish from Lake Titicaca and local chocolate. Later in the afternoon, head to the bus station and board an overnight bus to Sucre.
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo de la Coca
- Food tour - taste fish from Lake Titicaca
- Chocolate tasting stop
Landmarks/POIs Museo de la Coca Lake Titicaca - Day 3
Sucre
You'll arrive in Sucre this morning and drop off your luggage at the hotel. After that, the day is yours to explore at your own pace. The 400-year-old Museo de la Recoleta convent offers nice city views and art collections, or you could head to Plaza 25 de Mayo to experience local culture and see the Senora de la Merced church.
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo de la Recoleta
- Explore Plaza 25 de Mayo
- Visit Senora de la Merced church
Landmarks/POIs Museo de la Recoleta Plaza 25 de Mayo Senora de la Merced - Day 4
Sucre
Another free day in Sucre. Wander around the white-washed buildings and medieval churches at your own pace. The Chataquila trek is mostly downhill on a pre-Inca path with good Andes views, if you want something active. Cal Orcko has over 12,000 dinosaur footprints to see. Try local empanadas or fresh juice at the Central Market later.
Optional Activities
- Walk through Sucre's colonial streets and photograph quaint houses
- Hike the Chataquila trek - pre-Inca path
- Visit Cal Orcko dinosaur footprints site
- Eat empanadas at local restaurants
- Visit Central Market for fresh juice
Landmarks/POIs Chataquila trek Cal Orcko Central Market - Day 5
Sucre to Potosi
Take a local bus to Potosi this morning. It's a colonial mining town that was once the wealthiest city in the Americas due to silver from Cerro Rico (Rich Hill). You'll explore the city's history and visit the Santa Teresa Convent Museum to see art and treasures preserved within the convent's original walls.
Optional Activities
- Tour of Cerro Rico (Rich Hill)
- Visit Santa Teresa Convent Museum
Landmarks/POIs Cerro Rico (Rich Hill) Santa Teresa Convent Museum - Day 6
Potosi to Uyuni
Leave Potosi and travel to Uyuni, a remote town on the edge of the high Altiplano above the world's largest lithium reserve. Once you arrive, you'll have free time to rest and settle in before your three-day salt flats excursion starts tomorrow.
Optional Activities
- Explore Uyuni town
Landmarks/POIs Salar de Uyuni - Day 7
Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion Day 1
Your three-day 4WD excursion begins early with a departure from Uyuni. First stop is the Cementerio de Trenes (Train Cemetery) where abandoned locomotives sit engulfed by desert. Then you'll continue to Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flats with blinding white salt and cactus-studded islands. You'll explore Inca Wasi island covered in cacti.
Included Activities
- Visit Cementerio de Trenes (Train Cemetery)
- Explore Salar de Uyuni (world's largest salt flats)
- Visit Inca Wasi island
Landmarks/POIs Cementerio de Trenes (Train Cemetery) Salar de Uyuni Inca Wasi - Day 8
Altiplano & Andean Desert
After breakfast, travel through the Andean Desert wilderness. You'll pass Chiguana Salt Lake, the active Ollague Volcano, and small lakes in various colours where flamingos hang out. Continue through the Siloli Desert past the seven-coloured mountain and Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree) rock formation. Visit Reserva de Eduardo Avaroa and hike around Laguna Colorada (Red Lake) where you might spot llamas, vicunas and foxes. Reach your accommodation in a local community by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Andean Desert wilderness
- Visit Chiguana Salt Lake
- View Ollague Volcano
- Explore Siloli Desert and see seven-coloured mountain
- Visit Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree) rock formation
- Hike in Reserva de Eduardo Avaroa
- Hike around Laguna Colorada (Red Lake)
Landmarks/POIs Chiguana Salt Lake Ollague Volcano Siloli Desert Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree) Reserva de Eduardo Avaroa Laguna Colorada (Red Lake) - Day 9
Altiplano Geysers & Return to Uyuni
Get up early to catch the sunrise over bubbling geysers, which are most active in the morning. You have the option to visit a hot spring for a morning dip if you want. Drive through barren landscapes to the striking green Laguna Verde, Valle de Rocas (Rock Valley) and San Cristobal mining town. You'll return to Uyuni around 5 pm with time to relax or join an optional dinner.
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise over geysers
Optional Activities
- Visit hot spring for optional morning dip
- Visit Laguna Verde
- Explore Valle de Rocas (Rock Valley)
- Visit San Cristobal mining town
- Group dinner and drinks in Uyuni
Landmarks/POIs Geysers Laguna Verde Valle de Rocas (Rock Valley) San Cristobal mining town - Day 10
Uyuni to Tilcara, Argentina
This is a long travel day crossing into Argentina. You'll depart at 6 am from Uyuni heading to La Quiaca, arriving around 1:30 pm. Walk across the border into Argentina and take a taxi to the bus station. Grab lunch with your group, then board another bus to Tilcara, arriving around 6 pm. Explore on your own or join your group for dinner.
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Tilcara
Landmarks/POIs Tilcara - Day 11
Tilcara
Explore Tilcara, a mountain town in Quebrada de Humahuaca valley with indigenous culture dating back over 10,000 years. Check out the pre-Inca ruins at Pucara de Tilcara, or head to the colourful hills of Purmamarca. Grab authentic empanadas at the vibrant Mercado Municipal de Tilcara for local street food.
Optional Activities
- Visit Pucara de Tilcara pre-Inca ruins
- Explore colourful hills of Purmamarca
- Visit Mercado Municipal de Tilcara for local street food and empanadas
Landmarks/POIs Pucara de Tilcara Purmamarca Mercado Municipal de Tilcara - Day 12
Tilcara to Buenos Aires
Start with a relaxed morning in Tilcara, then transfer to Jujuy for an evening flight to Buenos Aires. Once you land, head to your hotel and settle in. The city combines fiery Latin passion, European elegance and excellent cuisine. You can explore San Telmo's cobblestone streets, visit the Museo Evita, walk through La Recoleta Cemetery, check out La Boca's colourful Caminito street, or head to Palermo's Plaza Serrano. Catch a tango show if you prefer.
Included Activities
- Flight to Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Explore San Telmo's cobblestone streets
- Visit Museo Evita
- Walk at La Recoleta Cemetery
- Visit museums in Recoleta district
- Explore La Boca neighbourhood and Caminito artists' street
- Visit Boca Juniors stadium
- Head to Palermo's Plaza Serrano
- Catch a tango in the evening
Landmarks/POIs San Telmo Museo Evita La Recoleta Cemetery La Boca Caminito Boca Juniors Stadium Palermo's Plaza Serrano - Day 13
Buenos Aires
Free day to explore Buenos Aires at your own pace.
- Day 14
Buenos Aires
Free day to explore Buenos Aires at your own pace.
- Day 15
Buenos Aires Orientation
After a free morning, head out this afternoon for a leader-led orientation walk around the Microcentro district. You'll pass historic buildings along Avenida de Mayo including Casa Rosada (Argentina's government house) and have coffee at the traditional Cafe Tortoni. Stroll through San Telmo's streets and antique markets. The welcome meeting happens at 6 pm tonight.
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around Microcentro district
- Walk along Avenida de Mayo
- Visit Casa Rosada
- Stroll San Telmo and antique markets
Optional Activities
- Coffee at Cafe Tortoni
Landmarks/POIs Microcentro Avenida de Mayo Casa Rosada Cafe Tortoni San Telmo - Day 16
Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento
Free morning to explore Buenos Aires. In the afternoon, cross Rio de la Plata (River Plate) by ferry to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay's oldest and most charming colonial city. Explore the World Heritage-listed Barrio Historico (Old Quarter) with cobblestone streets. Sip yerba mate with locals, listen to parakeets in Plaza Mayor, visit small museums, and climb the 19th-century lighthouse for city views.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing Rio de la Plata to Colonia del Sacramento
Optional Activities
- Explore Barrio Historico (Old Quarter)
- Visit museums
- Climb 19th-century lighthouse
Landmarks/POIs Rio de la Plata (River Plate) Barrio Historico Plaza Mayor Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse - Day 17
Colonia del Sacramento to Estancia
Free morning to continue exploring Colonia del Sacramento. The town was also settled by Swiss immigrants and has unique local Swiss cheese at the market. In the afternoon, transfer to Mercedes village for your estancia stay and meet your hosts.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Mercedes village estancia
Optional Activities
- Explore Colonia del Sacramento
- Try local Swiss cheese at market
Landmarks/POIs Colonia del Sacramento Mercedes - Day 18
Estancia Stay Day 1
Experience life on a Uruguayan estancia (ranch). Get involved with activities like empanada making, football or volleyball, and music around the campfire. Enjoy home-cooked meals including a traditional Asado (BBQ). Ride horses in true gaucho style or simply relax and explore the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Home-cooked meal), Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Asado (BBQ))
Included Activities
- Stay at estancia
- Traditional Asado (BBQ)
- Horse riding
Optional Activities
- Empanada making
- Play football or volleyball
- Music around the campfire
- Explore surroundings at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Mercedes Estancia - Day 19
Estancia Stay Day 2
Spend the day taking in the views across the estancia. Continue exploring at your own pace and perhaps head into nearby Mercedes Town for a river walk and ice cream.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Home-cooked meal), Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore estancia grounds
- River walk in Mercedes Town
- Ice cream in Mercedes Town
Landmarks/POIs Mercedes - Day 20
Estancia to Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Say goodbye to your hosts and travel to the Uruguay/Argentina border (about 1.5 hours). Cross into Argentina and board a 16-hour overnight bus to Puerto Iguazu.
- Day 21
Puerto Iguazu to Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
Arrive at Puerto Iguazu bus station and take a minivan across into Brazil. Head straight to the national park to see Foz do Iguazu/Iguazu Falls. After spending time there, head to your hotel in Foz do Iguazu with the rest of the day free.
Included Activities
- Tour of Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
Landmarks/POIs Foz do Iguazu / Iguazu Falls - Day 22
Argentine Side
Return to Argentina to see Iguazu Falls from a different angle. Follow boardwalks that get you close to the thundering waters. The falls span over two kilometres with 270+ cascades reaching up to 80 metres high. You can take an optional Zodiac boat ride to the base for a more thrilling experience. Return to your accommodation in the afternoon.
Included Activities
- Tour of Argentine side of Iguazu Falls
- Boardwalk experience along falls
Optional Activities
- Optional Zodiac boat ride to base of falls
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls - Day 23
Foz do Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro
Take an included flight to Rio de Janeiro and settle into your hotel. Your leader will take you on an orientation walk, then the rest of the day is free. Head to Copacabana or Ipanema Beach, catch a soccer game at Maracana Stadium, take the tramcar to Santa Teresa neighbourhood, or head up Corcovado Mountain to see Christ the Redeemer.
Included Activities
- Flight to Rio de Janeiro
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Copacabana or Ipanema Beach
- Watch soccer at Maracana Stadium
- Take tramcar to Santa Teresa neighbourhood
- Head up Corcovado Mountain to Christ the Redeemer
Landmarks/POIs Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach Maracana Stadium Santa Teresa Corcovado Mountain Christ the Redeemer - Day 24
Rio de Janeiro Orientation
Welcome to Brazil. Your experience begins at 1 pm with a leader-led orientation walk around Rio. At 6 pm, there's an important meeting to discuss your Brazilian adventure details. Rio's residents say 'God made the world in six days, the seventh he devoted to Rio'. Consider joining an optional welcome dinner with your group after the meeting.
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around Rio
Optional Activities
- Optional welcome dinner with group
Landmarks/POIs Rio de Janeiro - Day 25
Rio de Janeiro to Paraty
Take a shared transfer from Rio to Paraty (approximately 4.5 hours). You'll have the rest of today and all of tomorrow to explore. Wander along the town's cobbled, pedestrian-only streets that become partly covered in seawater at high tide. Explore rainforest trails nearby with wildlife and waterfalls, take a boat trip on the island-studded bay, or visit Trindade village.
Optional Activities
- Wander Paraty's cobbled pedestrian streets
- Explore rainforest trails and waterfalls
- Boat trip on island-studded bay
- Excursion to Trindade village and beaches
Landmarks/POIs Paraty Trindade - Day 26
Paraty
Free day to continue exploring Paraty at your own pace.
- Day 27
Paraty to Ilha Grande
Jump on a shared transfer to Angra followed by a ferry to Ilha Grande (approximately 5 hours total). This paradise has pristine beaches and rainforest with minimal development. The island has a fascinating history as a former pirate's lair, leper colony and prison where the ruins are still visible. Once you arrive, head to the beach.
Optional Activities
- Explore island and get bearings
- Visit beach
- See prison ruins
Landmarks/POIs Ilha Grande Angra dos Reis - Day 28
Ilha Grande
Wake up in paradise with two full free days exploring Ilha Grande. Wander rainforest trails to beautiful remote beaches like Lopes Mendes and Aventureiro Beach. Book an optional boat trip to the Blue Lagoon for beach-hopping through Ilha Grande Bay. Stop for fresh seafood, swim and snorkel. Or simply relax on the beach. In the evening, meet travel companions for a caipirinha at a restaurant or bar in Vila do Abraao.
Optional Activities
- Wander rainforest trails to remote beaches
- Visit Lopes Mendes Beach
- Visit Aventureiro Beach
- Optional boat trip to Blue Lagoon with beach-hopping
- Eat fresh seafood
- Swim and snorkel
- Relax on beach
- Evening caipirinha and dinner in Vila do Abraao
Landmarks/POIs Lopes Mendes Beach Aventureiro Beach Blue Lagoon Vila do Abraao - Day 29
Ilha Grande
Continue exploring Ilha Grande at your own pace with a second full free day on the island.
- Day 30
Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro
Say goodbye to this island and board a boat to Mangaratiba. Take a minivan back to Rio de Janeiro (total journey approximately 3.5 hours, arriving early to mid-afternoon). The rest of the day is free to explore the city or relax at Copacabana. Tonight, get together with your travel crew for food, drinks and samba.
Optional Activities
- Explore Rio de Janeiro
- Relax at Copacabana
- Group dinner, drinks and samba
Landmarks/POIs Mangaratiba Copacabana - Day 31
Rio de Janeiro Departure
No activities are planned today, so you're free to leave your accommodation at any time following check-out policies. Your adventure doesn't have to end here. If you want to stay longer in Rio, additional accommodation can be arranged subject to availability.
