Rio to Manaus
Ushuaia to Santiago
STYLE
BASIX
THEME
OVERLAND
TRIP CODE
GDOJC
PHYSICAL
CULTURAL
STYLE
BASIX
THEME
OVERLAND
TRIP CODE
GDOJ
PHYSICAL
CULTURAL
40 days, Rio de Janeiro to Manaus
ITINERARY... Day 1 Rio de Janeiro Why not start this epic Brazilian tour with a lively
night out in intoxicating Rio. Day 2 Petropolis/Teresopolis Explore Petropolis before
making camp at Teresopolis. Days 3-4 Ouro Preto Stroll the tangle of narrow streets and
see churches featuring the work of Aleijadinho. Day 5 Bush Camp Camp overnight in
woodlands. Days 6-7 Brasilia Take a tour of futuristic Brasilia. Days 8-10 Chapada dos
Veadeiros National Park Explore this magnificent national park. Days 11-12 Cavalcante/
Terra Ronca Visit the Kalunga community after a ride through stunning scenery. Day 12
Terra Ronca/Bush Camp Venture through the largest cave system in South America.
Days 13-15 Chapada Diamantina Discover the unique landscape, flora and fauna on a
guided expedition. Days 16-18 Salvador da Bahia Explore the cobbled streets of historic
Salvador. Day 19 Pirambu Pitch a tent while travelling up the Atlantic Coast. Day 20 Olinda
Enjoy the art and history of one of the oldest cities in Brazil. Day 21 Cabaceiras See the
amazing rock formations of Lajedo de Pai Mateus. Day 22 Sousa Marvel at the Vale dos
Dinossauros, where dinosaurs have left footprints from millions of years ago. Days 23-24
Canoa Quebrada Discover tranquil fishing villages. Days 25-27 Jericoacoara Unwind on
some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Days 28-29 Parnaiba Delta Stay in a local
pousada. Day 30 Lencois Maranhenses National Park Take an overnight 4x4 tour of this
stunning national park. Day 31 Sao Luis Experience how this centre of reggae culture in
Brazil has superb restaurants and nightlife. Day 32 Alcantara Hop on a ferry to this quaint
colonial town. Day 33 Belem Arrive at the gate way to the Amazon River. Days 34-38
Amazon River Ferry Spot exotic wildlife and traverse jungle rivers. Days 39-40 Manaus
Get acquainted with Manaus, a delightful port city, on an optional afternoon city tour.
•;Dance a dizzying samba in Rio
•;Relax in warm springs in the
Chapada dos Veadeiros NP
•;Trace dinosaur footsteps in the
Vale dos Dinossauros
•;Bop to reggae in San Luis
•;Cruise the Amazon for five days
BRAZIL
Chapada dos
Veadeiros Brasilia
Ouro Preto Petropolis/
Teresopolis Rio de Janeiro
Terra Roca
Salvador
Olinda
Sao Luis
Manaus Belem
Lencois Maranhenses NP
Canoa
Quebrada
Amazon River
Chapada Diamantina
Pirambu
23 days, Ushuaia to Santiago
ITINERARY... Days 1-2 Ushuaia/Tierra del Fuego Start this epic adventure in Ushuaia, the
world’s southernmost town, and head to Tierra del Fuego National Park and see windswept
plains, forests and swamplands. Day 3 Strait of Magellan Cross the Strait of Magellan and
enter Chile, famous for its wine and seafood. Days 4-8 Torres del Paine National Park
Spend time exploring this rugged expanse of Torres del Paine, punctuated by huge granite
cliffs, piercing barren plains and home to rare guanacos (the llama’s wild Andean cousin)
and flightless rhea birds. Days 9-10 El Calafate/Perito Moreno Glacier Cross back into
Argentina and head to El Calafate for a trip to the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most
incredible sights in Argentina. Days 11-13 El Chalten/Los Glaciaries National Park See
Argentina's stunningly rugged mountains while trekking over glaciers - take in the view of
the remarkable Mt Fitz Roy. Days 14-16 Carretera Austral Camp in the Patagonian wilds
amid the rugged beauty and isolation of one of the world's final frontiers. Day 17 Chaiten
Hugged by Chile's rugged mountains, Chaiten is a humble fishing village surrounded by the
smouldering peaks of the Corcovado and Michinmahuida volcanoes. Day 18 Puerto Montt
Pitch a tent close to the port city of Puerto Montt in the midst of the Chilean Lakes District.
Days 20-21 Pucon Discover the wealth of adventure activities on offer in this volcanic
town with its deep blue lakes flanked by snow-capped peaks. The Pucon Volcano keeps the
thermal springs the perfect temperature for bathing while the slopes of Villarica are ideal for
hiking and horse riding. Day 22 Salto de Laja Travel along the spine of the Andes, passing
Chile's rich agricultural areas and vast sweeping vineyards. This is the heart of Chilean wine
country so try a few of the famed vintages on the journey north. Day 23 Santiago Celebrate
the end of this South American adventure with a final night in Santiago.
•;Spot sea lions in Tierra del Fuego
•;Hike through Torres del Paine NP
•;Watch the creaking ice at the
Perito Moreno Glacier
•;Take in panoramas of Mt Fitz Roy
•;Camp in the wilderness along
the Chilean Fjord Coast
ATLANTIC OCEAN
P A R A G U A Y Río de Janeiro São Paulo
Ilha do Mel Iguassu Falls
Posadas
Calama Antofagasta C ritiba San Pedro de Atacama
CHILE
El Chalten/
Glacier NP
Perito
Moreno
Glacier
Pucon
Salto de
Laja
Chaiten
ARGENTINA
Ushuaia
El Calafate
Torres del
Paine NP
Strait of
Magellan
Chilean Fjord Coast
Puerto Montt
Santiago
Start & Finish Dates Trip runs in reverse. See trip code GDOLC
Start Finish
22 Nov 31 Dec
2013
2012
03 May 11 Jun
23 Feb 02 Apr
24 May 02 Jul
ACCOMMODATION Hotel ( 10 nts), camping with facilities ( 16 nts), bush camp no facilities ( 3 nts),
hostel ( 5 nts), hammock ( 5 nts) TRANSPOR T Overland vehicle, boat, 4x4, ferry GROUP SIZE Max 22
MEALS All meals while camping BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included,
optional activities and personal spending DEPAR TS Selected Thu & Fri GUARAN TEE Subject to min 4
CARBON EMISSIONS OFFSE T 1154 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATING
4. 68 out of 5
Start Finish
2012
16 Jan 07 Feb
28 Jan 19 Feb
02 Mar 24 Mar
15 Mar 06 Apr
06 Oct 28 Oct
11 Nov 03 Dec
22 Nov 14 Dec
30 Dec 21 Jan 2013
09 Jan 31 Jan
17 Feb 11 Mar
Start & Finish Dates Trip runs in reverse. See trip code GDOI
ACCOMMODATION Hotel ( 3 nts), bush camp no facilities ( 7 nts), camping with facilities ( 10 nts),
hostel ( 2 nts) TRANSPOR T Overland vehicle, ferry GROUP SIZE Max 22 MEALS All meals while
camping BUDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities and
personal spending DEPAR TS Selected dates GUARAN TEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMISSIONS
OFFSE T 664 kg pp per trip NO TES This trip gives you the option of hiking the "W" trek in Torres del
Paine. Please refer to the Trip Notes for more information. TRAVELLER RATING
4. 50 out of 5
