Grand Tour of South America for Young Travellers
Truly discover the best of South America on this epic two-month long tour to the iconic highlights of the continent, including Machu Picchu, Iguassu Falls and Lake Titicaca.
Hit the road from Quito to Rio with other young travellers and experience pretty much everything you can imagine in between. Hike the Inca Trail and discover the thriving Inca culture, cross the Salt Flats of Bolivia, dance the tango in Buenos Aires, and hit the beach in Brazil. This trip offers up lively cities, stunning scenery, and tons of adventure. 65 days, seven countries, three nights in the Amazon, and one adventure you’ll remember forever.
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
Simple hotels (38 nights, twin-share)
Hostels (9 nights, multi-share)
Jungle homestay (2 nights)
Community lodge (1 night)
Overnight buses (6 nights)
Camping (3 nights)
Homestay (1 night)
Lodge/basic hotels on salar de uyuni excursion (2 nights, multi-share)
Estancia/ranch (2 nights, multi-share)
EXPERIENCES
Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha
Favela Experience, Rio de Janeiro
Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena
Huacachina Winery Visit, Huacachina
Sacred Valley Brewery, Ollantaytambo
Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
Amazon Jungle excursion to a local community
Beach time in Mancora
Sunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina)
Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca)
Colca Canyon excursion
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Inca Trail hike with a local guide and cook (4 days)
Lake Titicaca excursion
Salar de Uyuni excursion
Entrance and visit to the Argentine side of the Iguassu Falls
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
FOOD & DRINK
41 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
Trip Pace
Challenging
Day 1 Quito
Meals included: None
Day 2 Quito to Tena
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3 Tena
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4 Tena
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 Tena to Baños
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 Baños
Meals included: None
Day 7 Baños to Cuenca
Meals included: None
Day 8 Cuenca
Meals included: None
Day 9 Máncora
Meals included: None
Day 10 Máncora
Meals included: None
Day 11 Máncora to Trujillo
Meals included: None
Day 12 Trujillo
Meals included: None
Day 13 Trujillo to Lima
Meals included: None
Day 14 Lima
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 15 Lima
Meals included: None
Day 16 Lima to Huacachina
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 17 Huacachina to Nazca
Meals included: Dinner
Day 18 Nazca to Arequipa
Meals included: None
Day 19 Arequipa
Meals included: None
Day 20 Arequipa to Colca Canyon
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 21 Colca Canyon to Arequipa
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 22 Arequipa to Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 23 Cusco
Meals included: None
Day 24 Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 25 Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 26 Inca Trail
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 27 Inca Trail
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 28 Inca Trail
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 29 Machu Picchu to Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 30 Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 31 Cusco to Puno
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 32 Puno to Lake Titicaca
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 33 Lake Titicaca to Puno
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 34 Puno to La Paz
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 35 La Paz
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 36 La Paz to Sucre
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 37 Sucre
Meals included: None
Day 38 Sucre
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 39 Sucre to Potosí
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 40 Potosí
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 41 Potosí to Uyuni
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 42 Uyuni to Salt Flats And Desert Crossing
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 43 Salt Flats And Desert Crossing
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 44 Salt Flats And Desert Crossing to San Pedro De Atacama
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 45 San Pedro De Atacama
Meals included: None
Day 46 San Pedro De Atacama to Salta
Meals included: None
Day 47 Salta
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 48 Salta to Buenos Aires
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 49 Buenos Aires
Meals included: None
Day 50 Buenos Aires
Meals included: None
Day 51 Buenos Aires to Colonia
Meals included: None
Day 52 Colonia to Montevideo
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 53 Montevideo
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 54 Montevideo to Estancia Stay
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 55 Estancia Stay
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 56 Estancia Stay to Iguassu Falls
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 57 Iguassu Falls
Meals included: None
Day 58 Iguassu Falls
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 59 Iguaçu Falls to Paraty
Meals included: None
Day 60 Paraty
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 61 Paraty to Ilha Grande
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 62 Ilha Grande
Meals included: None
Day 63 Ilha Grande to Rio De Janeiro
Meals included: None
Day 64 Rio De Janeiro
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 65 Rio De Janeiro
Meals included: Breakfast
