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Chile to Brazil: Road Trippin’ Lake District & Beyond

28 days
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From Santiago to Rio de Janeiro
4.7
14,118 traveler reviews
  • People enjoying a beach during sunset with mountains in the background.
  • A grand cathedral with palm trees and a vibrant city atmosphere.
  • Skyline of a city with mountains in the background.
  • Famous pink government building with a statue in front.
  • Couple dancing tango in front of a historic building.
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  • Government building with a dome.
  • Busy beach with people enjoying the sun.
  • Scenic view with a cable car overlooking a city and mountains.
  • Crowded beach with mountains and buildings in the background.
  • Aerial view of Christ the Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro.
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 14 - 18
Ages 18-39

Places You’ll See

  • Puerto Varas
    Puerto Varas
  • Buenos Aires
    Buenos Aires
  • Montevideo
    Montevideo
  • Puerto Iguazu
    Puerto Iguazu
  • Paraty
    Paraty
  • Ilha Grande
    Ilha Grande
  • Rio de Janeiro
    Rio de Janeiro
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Highlights

  • Chill in lakeside towns like Pucón and Puerto Varas with volcanoes and waterfalls all around, Feel the rhythm of Buenos Aires with dance music and late-night energy, Live the gaucho life during a day at a working ranch in Uruguay, Get misted at the jaw-dropping Iguassu Falls before heading to the beach, End on a high in Rio with caipirinhas and coastal views

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Santiago
  2. Day 2 Santiago & Overnight bus to Pucón
  3. Day 3 Pucón
  4. Day 4 Pucón
  5. Day 5 Pucón/Puerto Varas
  6. Day 6 Puerto Varas
  7. Day 7 Puerto Varas/San Carlos de Bariloche
  8. Day 8 San Carlos de Bariloche
  9. Day 9 San Carlos de Bariloche
  10. Day 10 San Carlos de Bariloche/Overnight Bus to Buenos Aires
  11. Day 11 Buenos Aires
  12. Day 12 Buenos Aires
  13. Day 13 Buenos Aires
  14. Day 14 Buenos Aires/Colonia
  15. Day 15 Colonia/Montevideo (1B)
  16. Day 16 Montevideo (1B)
  17. Day 17 Montevideo/Estancia Stay (1B, 1L, 1D)
  18. Day 18 Estancia Stay (1B, 1L, 1D)
  19. Day 19 Estancia Stay/Iguassu Falls (1B)
  20. Day 20 Iguassu Falls
  21. Day 21 Iguassu Falls (1B)
  22. Day 22 Iguassu Falls/Paraty (1B)
  23. Day 23 Paraty (1B)
  24. Day 24 Paraty/Ilha Grande (1B)
  25. Day 25 Ilha Grande (1B)
  26. Day 26 Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro (1B)
  27. Day 27 Rio de Janeiro (1B)
  28. Day 28 Rio de Janeiro (1B)
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What's Included

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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

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Pariwana Santiago

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Hostal Mahuida

    Hostel
    Days 3, 4

  • Casa Kalfu

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6

  • Soft Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Milhouse Avenue Hostal

    Hostel
    Days 11, 12, 13

  • Royal Hotel

    Hotel
    day 14

  • Dazzler Hotel Montevideo

    Hotel
    Days 15, 16

  • Estancia El Copihue

    Hotel
    Days 17, 18

  • Hotel Mirantes

    Hotel
    Days 20, 21

  • Refron du Mar Pousada Paraty

    Hotel
    Days 22, 23

  • Pousada Bugio

    Hotel
    Days 24, 25

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Number of tours

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Customer Reviews

  • Pradipta
    · August 14th, 2025
    The itinerary was good. However, it should have included one night more at La Paz for appreciating the city and the surrounding.
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  • Maxime
    · June 19th, 2025
    It was a really good trip
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  • VahniBajnathRagoo
    · May 10th, 2025
    Itinerary was good with enough activity and personal time, excellent guide who was very helpful!
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Dates & Availability

28 days
Chile to Brazil: Road Trippin’ Lake District & Beyond
From Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

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Tour ID: 318378

  • Currencies
    $
    Argentine Peso
    Argentina
    R$
    Brazilian Real
    Brazil
    $
    Chilean Peso
    Chile
    $
    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
    Uruguay
    Type E
    Uruguay
    Type F
    Uruguay
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina and Brazil. 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. 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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