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South America Highlights (from Lima to Rio de Janeiro)

44 days
From Lima to Rio de Janeiro
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

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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 Buenos Aires
  33. Day 33 Buenos Aires
  34. Day 34 Buenos Aires
  35. Day 35 Buenos Aires
  36. Day 36 Colonia del Sacramento
  37. Day 37 Colonia del Sacramento / Estancia Stay
  38. Day 38 Estancia Stay
  39. Day 39 Estancia Stay
  40. Day 40 Overnight Bus - Iguazu Falls
  41. Day 41 Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
  42. Day 42 Iguazu Falls (Argentinian side)
  43. Day 43 Rio de Janeiro
  44. Day 44 Rio de Janeiro
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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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9 hours

Response rate

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  • Currencies
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    Brazilian Real
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    Peso Uruguayo
    Uruguay
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    Boliviano
    Bolivia
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type I
    Argentina and Uruguay
    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.
  • 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 December 9th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 9th, 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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