The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure

64 nights from $8895

64 nights

The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure

From Quito to Rio, this 65-day, seven-country small-group adventure for 18-to-Thirtysomethings mixes the Inca Trail, Bolivia’s salt flats, beaches, and vibrant cities with inspiring local experiences.

$11119 pp
$8895 pp excluding flights $139 per night
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From Quito to Rio, this 65-day, seven-country small-group adventure for 18-to-Thirtysomethings mixes the Inca Trail, Bolivia’s salt flats, beaches, and vibrant cities with inspiring local experiences.
  • Explore the Amazon with Quichua hosts near Tena’s rainforest rivers.
  • Hike the Inca Trail to sunrise at Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate.
  • Sail Lake Titicaca to Taquile and Uros reed islands.
  • Cross Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats to flamingo-filled colored lagoons.
  • Explore San Pedro de Atacama’s Valley of the Moon landscapes.
  • Experience ranch life and horseback riding on a Uruguayan estancia.
  • Witness thundering panoramas on Argentina’s side of Iguassu Falls.
  • Explore Rio’s Vidigal favela with residents, Capoeira and community enterprises.
Accommodation is varied throughout, with some multi-share nights where 4–6 travellers of the same sex share a room, and most stays featuring shared bathroom facilities. In multi-share hostels, rooming requests cannot be taken. For those seeking private rooms, consider tours in the Classic Travel Style.
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