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Santiago to Rio de Janeiro Group Overland Tour

65 days
From Santiago to Rio de Janeiro
5.0
2 traveler reviews
Santiago to Rio de Janeiro Group Overland Tour - Madventure
  • Overland Truck
  • Group
  • Partially Guided
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 28
Age range 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore vibrant Santiago's cafes and bars
  • Hike and raft in Pucon's stunning landscapes
  • Navigate fjords on the Camino Austral
  • Trek to the Hanging Glacier's viewpoint
  • Witness ancient cave art at Cueva de las Manos

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Days 1 - 11 CHILE
  2. Days 12 - 18 ARGENTINA
  3. Days 19 - 24 CHILE
  4. Days 25 - 36 ARGENTINA
  5. Days 37 - 43 URUGUAY
  6. Days 44 - 48 PARAGUAY
  7. Days 49 - 65 BRAZIL
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Madventure

Number of tours

18

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.6
  • A
    · March 21st, 2023
    My travel experience with Madventure and the...
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    Madventure commented on this review
    Hi Marie, Thank you so much for the lovely review, it was a pleasure to share the wonders of South America with you. We are so pleased you enjoyed your first overlanding experience. It already seems like such a long time ago! Hope we get to see you on... Show more
    Trip date: December 2022
  • A
    · March 21st, 2023
    I had dreamed of overlanding since the 70s when...
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    Madventure commented on this review
    Hi Cathy. Thanks for the great review! It was a pleasure to have Marie and you on the trip. Looking forward to your Cartagena to Santiago trip this year!! I hope all is good with you in Canada. Best regards, William
    Trip date: December 2022

Dates & Availability

65 days
Santiago to Rio de Janeiro Group Overland Tour
From Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

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    Ahmed

    Asked on August 20th, 2024

    Is there an option to take partial tour, from Santiago to Ushuaia?

    Tour Details
    • MadventureOperatorWritten August 2024

      It's not possible to shorten this trip. You can book the full trip and join from Santiago all the way to Rio Carnival.

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    Graham

    Asked on May 28th, 2024

    Can you confirm if the tour already has the minimum number of travelers before I book?

    Tour Details
    • MadventureOperatorWritten May 2024

      Yes, we have hit the minimum number of passengers for the tour to run, but we will not officially confirm that the tour is running until 4 month before departure. It's looking very good for the tour to be confirmed as planned though.

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    Lynne

    Asked on January 31st, 2024

    Are small dogs allowed on this 58 day tour?

    Tour Details
    • MadventureOperatorWritten January 2024

      Unfortunately we don't allow dogs on our tours.

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    Nina

    Asked on January 17th, 2024

    Can you please advise if you have any departures going for this tour later in the year? Preferably in September or October.

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • MadventureOperatorWritten January 2024

      We don't have tours in September or October. The next tour is scheduled for 2nd January 2025, from Santiago to Rio, and the 'reverse' trip, from Rio to Santiago is scheduled to start on March 4th 2025.

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      Nina

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      Those specific months are not good for us for the next two years but we will do it after that, probably three years from now if they are still offering it.

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    Claudia

    Asked on July 8th, 2023

    I was looking to do in Overland trip in South America. I did one with Intrepid across Africa for a few months. It was a good experience how many people have signed up for this trip so far and what are the group dynamics like if there are a lot of couples or solo travelers, and how old and male and female it's always good to get a good idea on the group dynamics. This looks like a fun trip.

    Group size
    Tour Details
    • MadventureOperatorWritten July 2023

      So far there are 7 people signed up for the Rio to Santiago tour. And so far of this 7 there is 1 couple. We always have a good mixture of couples versus singles. Regarding ages, we have no age limits, so we always attract people of all ages. I'd say that the majority of people are in their 40's 50's and 60's though, with a few from other age groups.

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    Carl

    Asked on November 17th, 2022

    Do you supply the camping equipment? sleeping bags, tents etc. ?

    Accommodation
    • MadventureOperatorWritten November 2022

      We don't provide camping equipment, no. For 2 people, we recommend a 3 person tent, so you have plenty of space, and also a roll mat and sleeping bag.

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    Ann

    Asked on October 18th, 2022

    What are local payments please?

    Payments
    • MadventureOperatorWritten October 2022

      Over the years, we have found that lots of costs can only be paid in cash, during a tour, so we split the overall cost of the tour into 'Expedition Payment' and 'Local Payment'. The local payment is just a way of getting cash out to the driver to cover some of the costs along the way that need to be paid in cash (food, accommodation, access to sites, vehicle maintenance, and other fees that we might come across along the way). The expedition payment is paid in advance, and the local payment is paid on the first day of the tour in USD cash, when the group meets.

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      Ann

      TravelerWritten October 2022

      Is this overland trip similar to Dragoman? I have been with them on this same trip and it was excellent - is this comparable to Dragoman as a company? Do you do organise the flights if necessary

    • MadventureOperatorWritten October 2022

      In some ways it's similar, yes. We travel as a group on a converted truck, split into cook groups, etc. Dragoman are much more expensive though. We differ in that we don't run hand-held trips. We know that people have different budgets, and that not everyone will want to do the same activities. Therefore we don't include extras, and then people can just book whatever they want, based on their budget and interests. Passengers can book whatever optional excursions they want, and are free to do whatever they want in their free time. We do not organise flights, no. Again, this is another budget thing. Some people are happy to pay a lot for a direct flight, where others would rather pay half as much and have two or three transfers along the route. People can just book whatever suits their needs and budget, and we don't get involved.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 201248

  • Currencies
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    Argentina
    R$
    Brazilian Real
    Brazil
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    Chilean Peso
    Chile
    Guarani
    Paraguay
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    Peso Uruguayo
    Uruguay
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F.

    Type I
    Argentina and Uruguay
    Type L
    Chile and Uruguay
    Type C
    Paraguay and Uruguay
    Type E
    Paraguay and Uruguay
    Type F
    Paraguay and Uruguay
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. 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 and Paraguay. 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Madventure. 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 135 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Madventure will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Madventure" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.