Ultimate South America

This is it! It’s the journey of a lifetime, encompassing everything that this fantastic destination has to offer including the world’s biggest party, Rio Carnival. Travel through the entire South American continent all the way from Quito to Caracas, via the stunning Andean mountain range, remote Patagonia, bustling Argentina, the Amazon jungle, northern Brazil, and Caribbean Venezuela. This is your ultimate, once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Itinerary

Day 1 to 1
Arrive Quito (Ecuador)

Day 2 to 3
Otavalo

Day 4 to 6
Misahualli

Day 7 to 11
Baños - Cuenca

Day 12 to 16
Punta Sal/Mancora (Peru) Huanchaco

Day 17 to 19
Huaraz

Day 20 to 22
Lima

Day 23 to 24
Paracas - Nazca

Day 25 to 28
Puerta Inca - Arequipa

Day 29 to 31
Cuzco

Day 32 to 35
Inca Trail or free time in Cuzco

Day 36 to 37
Cuzco

Day 38 to 40
Puno

Day 41 to 43
La Paz (Bolivia)

Day 44 to 48
Free camping – Sucre - Potosi

Day 49 to 50
Uyuni

Day 51 to 54
Free camping (Argentina) - Humahuaca – Salta

Day 55 to 56
Cafayate

Day 57 to 58
Córdoba

Day 59 to 61
Mendoza

Day 62 to 64
Santiago (Chile)

Day 65 to 67
Pucon

Day 68 to 69
Bariloche (Argentina)

Day 70 to 72
Free camping – Fitzroy National Park

Day 73 to 74
El Calafate

Day 75 to 79
Torres del Paine National Park (Chile)

Day 80 to 84
Punta Arenas - Ushuaia (Argentina)

Day 85 to 89
Free camping – Puerto Madryn – free camping

Day 90 to 93
Buenos Aires

Day 94 to 99
Free camping – San Ignacio Mini - Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil)

Day 100 to 102
Free camping – Bonito

Day 103 to 110
Pantanal - Campo Grande – free camping – Parati

Day 111 to 116
Rio de Janeiro

Day 117 to 119
Ouro Prêto – free camping

Day 120 to 121
Porto Seguro

Day 122 to 124
Salvador

Day 125 to 128
Maceio - Olinda

Day 129 to 136
Jericoacoara - Canoa Quebrada - Ubajara National Park - Sete Cidades National Park

Day 137 to 139
Free camping – Belem

Day 140 to 144
Amazon ferry

Day 145 to 151
Manaus – optional jungle excursion – Manaus

Day 152 to 153
Boa Vista - Salto de Karma (Venezuela)

Day 154 to 156
Ciudad Bolivar – option to visit Angel Falls

Day 157 to 160
Puerto la Cruz - Mochima National Park - San Fernando de Apure

Day 161 to 163
Llanos

Day 164 to 167
Merida

Day 168 to 169
Morrocoy National Park

Day 170 to 171
Depart Caracas

Inclusions

• Accommodation: 65% camping, 35% hotels / hostels
• Meals: Most meals while camping, some lunches when travelling on the Tucan Travel vehicle.
• Transport: Modern fully equipped Tucan Travel Mercedes Benz expedition vehicle

Group: Average 15 – 24; max 34. Due to the modular system of our tours some passengers may join or leave the tour at different times. 
Age: Recommended 18 to 35, recommended max 35.
Staff: Tucan Travel tour leader and Tucan Travel driver, local guides

Exclusions

• Local fund
• International flights & departure tax, tips on all excursions plus border taxes, visas, travel insurance, personal items, other tips
• Pre & post tour hotels plus airport transfers
• Spending money - We recommend you allow at least US$150 - 200 per week. This should cover additional meals, snacks, laundry, drinks, some souvenirs and most museum and site entrance fees. This should cover meals when staying in hotels, snacks, laundry, drinks, some souvenirs and most museum and site entrance fees

Important: Whilst visiting Venezuela please be mindful that prices are slightly higher and you will need to budget for the expenses you will need to cover for your time here and have money changed before arrival. This should be approx $60 per day. See our latest news or Venezuela country dossier for further information.

Amazon Ferry: Please note that this excursion is not included in the tour price. You must ensure that you budget for this excursion as it is the only way to travel between Manaus and Belem unless you fly. The Tucan Travel vehicle will also be travelling by ferry. Please see the optional excursions guide for price information for the ferry.