THE ULTIMATE
SOUTH AMERICA ADVENTURE
THE ITINERARY
BRAZIL
DAY 1
The adventure begins! Welcome to Rio!
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you'll be met at the airport and transfer to an iconic Rio de Janeiro hotel.
Dinner under own arrangements
Overnight: 5* Hotel
DAY 2
Private transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport for your flight to Iguassu
Meet and Greet at Iguassu airport and transfer to your hotel, which is situated right at the edge of the falls.
Lunch and dinner at leisure
Afternoon exploration of the Brazilian Falls
Overnight: 5* Hotel
DAY 3
Today you'll be taken for a full day exploration of the Argentine falls
Lunch is included during the tour
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: 5* Hotel
ARGENTINA
DAY 4
Private transfer to Iguassu airport for your flight to Buenos Aires where you will get connecting flight to El Calafate.
Private transfer from El Calafate to hotel
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: 5* Hotel
DAY 5
A full day exploring, with a visit to Perito Moreno Glacier and Nautical Safari, with a packed lunch for the day.
Overnight: 5* Hotel
DAY 6
A full day exploring the beautiful El Chalten, with a packed lunch for the day.
Overnight: 5* Hotel
CHILE
DAY 7
Private overland transfer to Explora Patagonia.
Stay in the iconic Explora lodge located in the centre of the Torres Del Paine National Park. You will arrive to a warm welcome and will be shown around before spending the afternoon at your own leisure exploring the grounds or spending time in the spa.
Overnight: Explora, Patagonia. Full Board.
DAY 8 & 9
From here you will have your own guide and a choice of over 40 different hikes and horseback rides taking in the breathtaking views of glaciers, lakes and mountains in the National Park. Tours are in small groups with Hotel guests.
Overnight: Explora, Patagonia. Full Board.
DAY 10
Private overland transfer from Explora Patagonia to Punta Arenas Airport
Fly to Santiago
Reception at Santiago airport and transfer to the Hotel
Overnight: 5* Hotel
DAY 11
Transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Calama
Transfer from Calama Airport to your accommodation in San Pedro Atacama - Explora.
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Explora Atacama. Full board.
DAY 12, 13 & 14
Here you'll have a choice of explorations to take you in to this unique environment, all led by bilingual Guides.
Explorations are shared with Hotel guests in small groups.
Overnight: Explora Atacama. Full Board.
BOLIVIA
DAY 15
Transfer from your Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama to Hito Cajon (Border Chile-Bolivia)
From here you will visit the National Park Eduardo Avaroa, Laguna Verde, “Sol de Mañana” Geysers and Laguna Colorada
Pack Lunch for the day.
Stargazing
Dinner and overnight at Deluxe Airstream Camper Full Board
DAY 16
Breakfast and Lunch at the Camper
Full day visit to the salt flat and its surroundings
Afternoon transfer to Coquesa.
Stroll through the village and hike to the cave of the Coquesa Mummies.
Return to Jirira
Cocktails at sunset
Stargazing
Dinner and overnight at Deluxe Airstream Camper Full Board
DAY 17
Transfer to the airport for your flight to La Paz
Welcome and assistance at La Paz airport
Transfer to your Hotel
Half day sightseeing in La Paz and Moon Valley
Lunch and dinner at leisure
Overnight: 5*Hotel
PERU
DAY 18
Private transfer from La Paz to Huatajata at the shores of Titicaca Lake
Visit the Andean Roots Eco-Village & The Altiplano Museum
Overland transfer to Cocotoni and then hydrofoil cruise to Moon Island
Visit the Sun Virgins Temple “Iñak Uyu”
Lunch at the Uma Kollu archaeological restaurant
Hydrofoil cruise to Copacabana
Visit the shrine and the Dark Indian Virgin
Welcome drinks and dinner at your hotel
Overnight: 5* Hotel
DAY 19
In the morning, your guides will take you by car and boat to visit the famed Uros floating islands, near the Titicaca National Reserve.
You will then explore Quechua beliefs and culture through the rich weaving tradition on the island of Taquile.
Picnic lunch during the tour.
Return to the hotel around 5:30pm and enjoy cocktails from 6:30pm and an á la carte dinner around 7:30pm.
Overnight: 5* Hotel
DAY 20
Meet your representative at the hotel and escort to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
Arrive in Cusco, where you'll be met by the team and transferred to hotel.
Overnight: 5* Hotel
DAY 21
Day at leisure exploring Cusco and acclimatising.
You will meet the trekking team in the afternoon to be briefed on the trek.
Overnight: 5* Hotel
DAY 22
CUSCO TO K'AIRAHUIRI ALTO
Your journey begins with an early start. You'll get picked up from the hotel in Cusco and head south through the lush Vilcanota and Pitumarka Valleys. You'll then reach Hanchi Pacha where your hiking adventure begins. After a day full of spectacular views crossing valleys and passing local mountain communities, you'll reach your camping ground for the night at Káihuiri Alto (14925 ft / 4550 m). Here, a warm and exquisite dinner will be waiting for you under the starry sky.
Luxury Camping Full Board
DAY 23
K´AIRAHUIRI ALTO TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TO PUCACOCHA
You’ll have an early breakfast and then begin your hike up towards Vinicunca Pass (17,224 ft /5,250 m), the site of the famous Rainbow Mountains. After a challenging hike up you are rewarded with the amazingly vibrant colours of Vinicunca as well as the majestic views of Ausangate, a snow-capped mountain. After a well-deserved rest at this unique place, you'll continue your journey on to Pucacocha Lake (14,943 ft / 4,556 m) going over two passes: ‘Menos Ponco’(16,076 ft / 4,900 m) and ‘Chillca’ (16,732 ft / 5,100 m). The camp and dinner will be ready when you get there.
Luxury Camping Full Board
DAY 24
PUCACOCHA TO PALOMANI PASS TO CHILLCA
This is a stunning morning’s walk as you hike with the great Ausangate Mountain on your left hand side; you'll pass clear glacial lakes, and, if you're lucky, herds of local alpacas and llamas. The first pass is called Apacheta (15,091 ft / 4,600 m). From here you ascend to the Palomani Pass (17,056 ft / 5,200 m), the highest point of the trek. From the pass you follow the trail into the valley. During the afternoon you can enjoy views of the snow-capped Tres Picos and Puca Punta. You will continue through the broad green valley of Pampa Jutunpata and up the Rio Q'ampa Valley, where you will spend Night 3 of your trek.
Luxury Camping Full Board
DAY 25
Q´AMPA TO PACCHANTA
After passing through the small community of Q'ampa, you'll head northwest to the last pass of this hike, the Q'ampa pass (5000 meters/ 16400 feet). You will see several different colored lakes and lunch beside the beautiful blue-green Lake Q'omercocha (15,429 ft / 4704 m).
You'll then hike for several hours before arriving at the small village of Pacchanta (13,152 ft / 4010 m). This was traditionally a small high-altitude herding village like many others in the region. However, with the arrival of tourism, the village has adapted its activities to include demonstrations of their style of living and creation of weavings for visitors. You will set up camp near Pacchanta and you will have the afternoon free to explore this intriguing Andean village.
Luxury Camping Full Board
DAY 26
PACCHANTA TO CUSCO
Their morning is the last phase of the trek, before taking your private car back to Cusco. The scenic drive winds up and over a pass for a last glimpse of the imposing Ausangate Mountain, where you just spent 5 days trekking on one of the most fantastic trails of Perú! Even more fascinating is the fact that you will be one of the few people in the world who has accomplished the combined Vincunca Rainbow Mountain trek with the Ausangate circuit trek.
Overnight Cusco 5* hotel
CHILE
DAY 27
Flight from Cusco to Lima, connect with the flight to Santiago
Flight to Santiago (4 – 5 hrs Flight)
Reception at Santiago airport and transfer to the Hotel
Dinner at leisure
Overnight: 5* Hotel
DAY 28
Morning private transfer back to Santiago Airport for your flight to Easter Island (5 – 6 hrs flight).
You'll be met at Mataveri Airport and transferred to the Explora Hotel (shared transfer with hotel guests).
Lunch at the Hotel followed by an afternoon excursion of your choice.
Overnight: Explora Easter Island, Full Board.
DAY 29, 30 & 31
Time to explore this fascinating place, with options for full day trips and also half day trips which return to the hotel for lunch.
Explorations are shared with hotel guests in small groups – Bilingual guides can explain the history of the sites.
On the last night you can enjoy a farewell dinner at a local Rapa Nui house.
Overnight: Explora Easter Island. Full Board.
DAY 32
Transfer from your hotel to Mataveri Airport
Midday flight to Santiago for return flight home.
ACCOMMODATION & SERVICE
Included
Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.
Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
Local English speaking guide
Entrances to the mentioned attraction spots in the itinerary.
Permanent assistance by our Operations Department.
Excluded
Tips of any kind
Airport Tax: International
International or domestic Air Tickets
