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Epic South America (74 destinations)

39 days
From Lima to Rio de Janeiro
4.5
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Ages 18-35
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Highlights

  • Head to a local community and rub shoulders with the inhabitants of the Sacred Valley – if you’re lucky, your travel day might even fall on market day where you can pick up some hand-painted beads or a warm poncho.
  • Roam the Amazon Jungle by boat at night (with an expert local) and float down the river, keeping an eye out for the glaring eyes of jaguars, anacondas and caimans.
  • Embark on a three-day adventure by 4WD across the rocky Atacama Desert in Salar de Uyuni and the largest salt lakes in the world. Pass cactus islands, train cemeteries and mineral lakes teeming with birdlife.
  • Whether you trek the Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route, you'll be travelling responsibly with a company that cares about balancing profit and purpose. Intrepid is the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail and we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all.
  • The mighty Iguazu Falls straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you’ll cross the border to see its incredible cascades from both sides.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Lima
  2. Day 2 Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle lodge)
  3. Day 3 Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle lodge)
  4. Day 4 Cusco
  5. Day 5 Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo
  6. Day 6 Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train Option
  7. Day 7 Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train Option
  8. Day 8 Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train Option
  9. Day 9 Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train Option and Machu Picchu
  10. Day 10 Cusco
  11. Day 11 Puno
  12. Day 12 Lake Titicaca (Homestay)
  13. Day 13 Puno
  14. Day 14 La Paz
  15. Day 15 La Paz
  16. Day 16 La Paz
  17. Day 17 Salar de Uyuni
  18. Day 18 Bolivian Altiplano
  19. Day 19 Bolivia/Chile Border- San Pedro de Atacama
  20. Day 20 San Pedro de Atacama
  21. Day 21 San Pedro de Atacama
  22. Day 22 Chile/Argentina border - Salta
  23. Day 23 Salta
  24. Day 24 Salta - Buenos Aires
  25. Day 25 Buenos Aires
  26. Day 26 Buenos Aires
  27. Day 27 Buenos Aires
  28. Day 28 Colonia / Montevideo
  29. Day 29 Montevideo
  30. Day 30 Estancia Stay
  31. Day 31 Estancia Stay
  32. Day 32 Estancia Stay / Overnight Bus
  33. Day 33 Iguazu Falls
  34. Day 34 Iguazu Falls
  35. Day 35 Paraty
  36. Day 36 Paraty / Ilha Grande
  37. Day 37 Ilha Grande
  38. Day 38 Rio de Janeiro
  39. Day 39 Rio de Janeiro
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Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,998

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

88%

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type I
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    Type C
    Uruguay
    Type E
    Uruguay
    Type F
    Uruguay
    Type L
    Uruguay
  • 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.
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    • 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 December 17th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 17th, 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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