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Recommended duration

4 weeks

Starts/Ends

La Paz/Rio de Janeiro

Travel type

Backpacking

Inclusions

Flights, group tours and accommodation

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On this epic adventure across South America, enjoy the big city vibes of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires alongside the insanely beautiful landscapes of Iguassu Falls and the salt flats of Salar de Uyuni.

This month-long adventure is a combination of some of the best things South America has to offer - vibrant culture, fascinating history and amazing nature. Start the adventure in La Paz, Bolivia, and then slowly make your way down to Argentina. On the way you will admire the Atacama Desert and Salar de Uyuni before continuing to the bustling Argentinean capital of Buenos Aires.

After a few days at leisure to explore the city and its surroundings, it's time to head north to the border with Brazil to admire the magnificent Iguassu Falls before finishing in the pulsating city of Rio de Janeiro.

*From price per person based on shared accommodation

What's included
  • Return economy class flights from the UK to La Paz and back from Rio de Janeiro
  • 3-day arrival package in La Paz
  • 15-day group tour from La Paz to Buenos Aires
  • 3-day accommodation package in Buenos Aires
  • 12-day group tour from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro via Iguassu Falls
  • 2 nights' accommodation in Rio
  • Booking fees
  • Your own personal travel advisor
What's not included
  • Travel insurance (but we can help you with that)
  • Vaccinations (ask us about our discount with Nomad Travel)
  • Meals (other than those included in the tours)
  • Optional activities

Itinerary suggestion: Bolivia, Argentina and Brazil Adventure

Home - La Paz - Sucre - Potosi - Uyuni - San Pedro de Atacama - Salta - Buenos Aires - Iguassu Falls - Rio de Janeiro - Home

This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customised to suit your unique travel plans. Make it longer, make it shorter. Add in the things you want to do. Get in touch with our travel experts to turn this itinerary into your dream trip across South America.

La Paz, Welcome to Bolivia

Your adventure starts in La Paz, the world's highest located capital. You'll be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hostel, where we've arranged a 3-day arrival package for a smooth start to your trip.

On your second day enjoy a trip to the Tiwanaku ruins, located about 1.5 hours from La Paz. The ancient city and culture of Tiwanaku is one of the most important on the American continent as it's believed that the civilisation were even more advanced in pottery, astronomy and math than the neighboring Incas.

La Paz to Buenos Aires, Through the Atacama desert

Next up is a 15-day group tour with G Adventures.

You'll journey across the surreal landscapes of the Atacama Desert in Chile and the salt flats of Salar de Uyuni, traveling all the way from La Paz to Argentina's capital of Buenos Aires.

Along the way there will be stops in the beautiful colonial city of Sucre in Bolivia and the city of Salta in Northern Argentina where you can try traditional empanadas saltenas and take an optional horse riding trip or head to Cafayate to explore the local vineyards.

Buenos Aires, City life and tango

Welcome to Argentina's bustling capital, Buenos Aires!

We've included a 3-day stay in the city, which of course means that your accommodation is taken care of. You'll have plenty of time to explore the city independently, but you'll also take part in a guided tour around the main sights to get the most out of your Buenos Aires experience.

And on your final evening you will also get to enjoy a local Tango show with a 3-course dinner and some drinks. Doesn't sound too bad, does it?

Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, The magical Iguassu Falls

After chilling at the beach for a few days, it's time to return to Buenos Aires and join a group tour that will take you all the way to Rio de Janeiro in neighbouring Brazil. You'll be travelling with a group of like-minded travellers, experiencing some of the most amazing nature and history on the way.

First up is an overnight bus from Buenos Aires to the border with Brazil where the magnificent Iguassu Falls are located. You'll have two full days to admire this breathtaking view. Then you'll jump on another overnight bus to the party capital of Rio de Janeiro!

Enjoy a full day tour of the city including a walk through Tijuca Forest, a visit to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, and a photo stop at the colourful steps Escadaria Selaron, made famous by Snoop Dog in his music video 'Beautiful'.

Rio de Janeiro, Explore the city

Your tour comes to an end in Rio. But we've included an extra two nights of hostel accommodation to allow you to explore the city in more depth.

Take the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, chill at the famous Copacabana beach or head out to a local samba club to dance the night away.

Once you're partied out, jump on a plane back home to the UK.

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