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Best of South America (including Sacred Valley)

51 days
From Lima to Rio de Janeiro
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 15+

Highlights

  • Explore Lima's historic center on foot
  • Witness wildlife on the Ballestas Islands
  • Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines
  • Trek the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
  • Boat across Lake Titicaca and stay with locals
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Lima
  2. Day 2 Lima
  3. Day 3 Paracas
  4. Day 4 Nazca
  5. Day 5 Arequipa
  6. Day 6 Arequipa
  7. Day 7 Colca Canyon
  8. Day 8 Arequipa
  9. Day 9 Arequipa - Bus to Cusco
  10. Day 10 Cusco
  11. Day 11 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option
  12. Day 12 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option
  13. Day 13 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option
  14. Day 14 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option and Machu Picchu / Ollantaytambo
  15. Day 15 Sacred Valley / Cusco
  16. Day 16 Cusco
  17. Day 17 Puno - Lake Titicaca
  18. Day 18 Puno
  19. Day 19 Puno
  20. Day 20 La Paz
  21. Day 21 La Paz
  22. Day 22 La Paz
  23. Day 23 Sucre
  24. Day 24 Sucre
  25. Day 25 Potosi
  26. Day 26 Uyuni
  27. Day 27 Salar de Uyuni
  28. Day 28 Salar de Uyuni
  29. Day 29 Uyuni
  30. Day 30 Uyuni – Tilcara
  31. Day 31 Tilcara
  32. Day 32-34 Buenos Aires
  33. Day 35 Buenos Aires
  34. Day 36 Colonia del Sacramento
  35. Day 37 Estancia Stay
  36. Day 38-39 Estancia Stay
  37. Day 40 Overnight Bus - Iguazu Falls
  38. Day 41 Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
  39. Day 42 Iguazu Falls (Argentinian side)
  40. Day 43 Rio de Janeiro
  41. Day 44 Rio de Janeiro
  42. Day 45-46 Paraty
  43. Day 47 Paraty – Ilha Grande
  44. Day 48-49 Ilha Grande
  45. Day 50 Rio de Janeiro
  46. Day 51 Rio de Janeiro
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Number of tours

1,531

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Branda
    · June 17th, 2025
    The guide was very professional and great, but there was no heat and no electricity sometimes in the hotel that made the experiences bad.
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  • Olivier
    · May 18th, 2025
    I particularly enjoyed working with the local people and our tour leader!
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  • Dora
    · May 9th, 2025
    Overall, it was a great experience—I truly enjoyed it. While the accommodations and restaurant options could use some improvement, the tour guides were exceptional. As a solo traveler, I felt very well taken care of throughout the trip. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.
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    Heather

    Asked on February 19th, 2025

    how many country is this in total ? is this a separate tour group on each country or a full on 51 days tour with the same group of people ? and if i travel alone, is there an extra charge ? how safe it is to travel there as a single female ? also is there extra cost for going to some of the tourist place / doing activity ?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      This trip will cover 5 countries: Peru, Bolivia. Argentina. Uruguay, and Brazil. While it is 51 days it is a combination trip so it is not guaranteed to be the same group or same leader in every country. There is no additional cost for being a solo traveler unless you want to purchase a single supplement. Travel within these countries as a female are fairly safe, just exercise your precautions as you normally would traveling to any country.

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      Heather

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      which month is better to go between april may or september october ? i just realized this tour doesnt go to patagonia, right ? can you let me know , how many different group tour is this on 51 days ? can you send me the link of each tour ? how many hiking trips total in this trip ( the one where we staying in a camp ) also when we're moving city to city, there will be a tour leader with us,right ? and is it mostly with public bus ?

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We generally recommend traveling during spring (September to November) or fall (March to May). These seasons offer the most comfortable weather—mild temperatures and fewer crowds. This trip does not include Patagonia. This journey is made up of three separate group tours. When moving from city to city, there will always be a tour leader accompanying you to ensure everything runs smoothly.

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    Jeff

    Asked on December 7th, 2024

    Could you please if for the South America Highlights with Intrepid starting also Jan 4 is there a spot?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Unfortunately the 4th January 2025 departure is fully booked for the South America Highlights as well. Is there any other tour that you are interested in?

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    Jean

    Asked on July 25th, 2023

    is the inca train available for october 21st?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2023

      Inca Trail permits are sold on request basis only. Once deposit is paid and passport details provided, Intrepid will endeavour to secure a permit for you. If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Inca Quarry Trail instead.

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Type E
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    Type F
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    Type L
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Bolivia. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uruguay. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Brazil, Peru and Bolivia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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