Brief Itinerary
Please note that our itineraries are not set in stone and can be subject to change.
Days 1 to 7
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro - where folk are raring to party out of their minds and live purely for the moment - Carnival & New Years Eve celebrations are always chaotic, crowded and great fun
Parati - laid back historic coastal village, explore the secluded islands by taking a sailing trip in a traditional schooner.
Days 8 to 15
Pantanal - organise treks out into the vast wetlands, home to hundreds of species of birds & fish, including Piranha!
Bonito - swim & snorkel in crystal clear river and lakes as well as hike into lush forests to look for monkeys, alligators & anaconda.
Days 16 to 20
Iguazu Falls - optional activities include boat trips, helicopter flights and mountain biking - we visit the falls from both the Argentine & Brazilian sides.
Days 21 to 29
Uruguay
Optional 2 hr ferry across the River Plate for a 1 or 2 day visit to the buzzing capital Montevideo & the quieter town of Colonia.
Argentina
San Ignacio - 400yr old Jesuit Missions.
Buenos Aires - a smart cosmopolitan city with plenty to do; museums, horse racing, football matches, shopping, tango dancing & restaurants that serve the best steaks in the world.
Days 30 to 37
Puerto Madryn - this Welsh settlement is the gateway to Valdes Peninsula, where Penguins, Sea Lions, Birds & Whales can be seen - Orca's have been known to beach themselves here to catch Sea Lions (season dependent).
Atlantic Marine sanctuaries - spot penguins, sea lions, sea elephants, birds & whales (season dependent).
Patagonia - vast, sparsely populated treeless plateau.
Ushuaia - most southerly town on earth you are ever likely to travel to.
Tierra del Fuego - an island on the southern tip of the continent - spectacular scenery and seagoing boat trips.
Days 38 to 44
Torres del Paine National Park - another area of outstanding beauty where huge granite cliffs dominate the landscape.
Moreno Glacier - take a boat ride up close to this almost 200ft high glacier.
Los Glaciares National Park - the largest glacier in the world and an option to take a guided glacier hike on one!
Camino Austral - (Open Jan & Feb) - incredible drive past spiralling volcanoes, glaciers & fjords.
Days 45 to 51
Bariloche - popular holiday destination for Argentineans and a top ski resort with great hiking trails and nightlife.
Chile
Andes mountain range
Villarrica Volcano - there is the option to climb this active volcano.
Pucon - Chile's Lake District, our base for the next few days, from where it is possible to organise white water rafting, skiing, horse riding and hikes.
Santiago - Chile's capital, a modern, organised city with great food and nightlife
Day 52
Free Day to explore Santiago.
Day 53
Chile
Pacific Ocean - towns and stunning beaches
Days 54 to 60
May to Sept (via Chile)
Atacama Desert & San Pedro - experience this oasis town & beautiful barren moonscape high in the Andes, plus the option of astronomer guided stargazing.
Valley of the Moon - salt lakes, volcanoes, as well as stone age dwellings.
Pan American Highway and Pacific Ocean coastline with stunning beaches; and the famous 'Hand in the Sand' Sculpture.
Oct to April (via Argentina)
Cafayate and Mendoza, - wine growing region visiting wineries by bicycle in the Andes.
Days 61 to 68
Argentina
Salta - founded over 400 years ago and a great place for live music, mountain biking, mountain trekking, horse riding and river rafting.
Humahuaca Canyon and Purmamarca
Bolivia
Tupiza - follow in the steps of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid.
Uyuni Salt Lake - take a 1 day excursion out onto the vast salt flats.
Potosi - the opportunity to enter a working silver & tin mine where techniques have remained unchanged for centuries.
Altiplano - drive across this wild and barren landscape.
Days 69 to 71
La Paz - highest capital city in the world, visit the colourful witches market!
Peru
Floating reed islands - home to the Uros Indians - explore Titicaca by boat & spend a night with one of the local families.
Puno - Lake Titicaca - the world's highest navigable lake at 3800 metres.

Days 72 to 78
Cuzco (our base for the next week)
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu - 4 day hike on the Lares, Classic or Salcantay trail.
Machu Picchu - finally on day 4 we reach the famous UNESCO World Heritage site - entrance and guide included.
Traverse mountainous passes of nearly 5000 mtrs within sight of active volcanoes
Days 79 to 87
Colca Canyon - accompanied by a local guide, you have the opportunity to view the majestic condors, which can be seen circling lazily on the thermals rising from the canyon floor.
Arequipa - a magnificent colonial city with authentic Peruvian nightlife.
Ascend the Andes mountain range and drive past grazing Llama, Alpaca and Vicuna
Chauchilla Cemetry - ancient eerie tombs.
Nazca Lines - huge figures and shapes carved into the stony desert, best viewed from the air.
Dune Buggies & Sandboarding on the giant dunes out in the desert. BBQ and camp overnight under the stars.
Ica Desert & Oasis of Huacachina - visit a local winery & taste Pisco, the national drink.
Ballestas Islands - a boat trip takes us close to the Islands which are bursting with exotic & rare marine wildlife.
Lima - the capital city with many plazas and museums and great local seafood (Ceviche).