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South America's "Big Five

25 days
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From Rio de Janeiro to Baltra Island
4.2
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South America's "Big Five - DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in German
Group Size 4 - 12
Age range 5 to 85

Places You’ll See

  • Rio de Janeiro
    Rio de Janeiro
  • Iguazu Falls
    Iguazu Falls
  • Buenos Aires
    Buenos Aires
  • El Calafate
    El Calafate
  • Perito Moreno Glacier
    Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Torres del Paine National Park
    Torres del Paine National Park
  • Cusco
    Cusco
  • Sacred Valley
    Sacred Valley
  • Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu
  • Quito
    Quito
  • Cotopaxi National Park
    Cotopaxi National Park
  • Baltra Island
    Baltra Island
  • Santa Cruz Island
    Santa Cruz Island
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Highlights

  • Explore Copacabana and learn about Bossa Nova
  • Ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Experience the Iguazu Falls from both sides
  • Discover Buenos Aires and taste local cuisine
  • Visit the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in South America
  2. Day 2 Rio de Janeiro: Copacabana
  3. Day 3 Rio de Janeiro: Sugar Loaf Mountain & Corcovado
  4. Day 4 Iguazu - Brazilian side of the falls
  5. Day 5 Iguazu: Argentinian side of the falls - flight to Buenos Aires
  6. Day 6 Buenos Aires: metropolis on the Rio de la Plata
  7. Day 7 Flight to Calafate
  8. Day 8 Perito Moreno Glacier
  9. Day 9 Drive to Chile
  10. Day 10 Torres del Paine NP
  11. Day 11 Patagonia's fjords and glaciers
  12. Day 12 Flight to Santiago de Chile and city tour
  13. Day 13 Santiago de Chile - Cusco
  14. Day 14 Cusco: city tour and ruins
  15. Day 15 Sacred Valley: Pisac and Ollantaytambo
  16. Day 16 Machu Picchu (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  17. Day 17 Flight to Quito
  18. Day 18 Quito: City tour and equatorial monument
  19. Day 19 Hike at the active volcano Cotopaxi
  20. Day 20 Flight to the Galapagos Islands
  21. Day 21 A day under the sign of the turtle
  22. Day 22 The pearl of the north
  23. Day 23 Instagrammable: Pinnacle Rock
  24. Day 24 Seymour: Saving the best for last - Departure
  25. Day 25 Arrival in Germany
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • International Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

457

Age Range

5 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

96%

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    · November 28th, 2024
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Dates & Availability

25 days
South America's "Big Five
From Rio de Janeiro to Baltra Island

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    Donna

    Asked on December 10th, 2024

    How many participants are in the group? Will daily travel be by bus or car? Will I have my luggage with me during the entire trip (including domestic flights)? What about breakfast and lunch? Can the Los Grietas/Tortuga Bay/Charles Darwin excursions be booked separately and what are the approximate costs? Will the Galapagos visit definitely take place? Do I need a backpack, sturdy shoes, and a jacket for the trip? What additional costs might I incur?

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    • DIAMIR ErlebnisreisenOperator•Written December 2024

      The maximum group size is 12 people. Travels are normally done in vans (small buses). You will have your luggage with you during the trip (1x 23kg suitcase and day backpack). Meals are as described in the program. You can also buy and bring items from local stores. Regarding Galapagos excursions, there will be a group tour with cruise ship in September 2026. You should definitely bring a backpack, sturdy shoes, and a jacket. A detailed packing list will be provided upon booking.

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  • Currencies
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    Argentine Peso
    Argentina
    R$
    Brazilian Real
    Brazil
    $
    Chilean Peso
    Chile
    $
    US Dollar
    Ecuador
    S/.
    Sol
    Peru
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type L.

    Type I
    Argentina
    Type L
    Chile
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Brazil, Ecuador and Peru. 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 July 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen. 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 40 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 DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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