The Explorer

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 18 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-35 yrs
max group size 48
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-20704
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Operated in English

Starts Cusco, Peru
Ends Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Cusco: Graze on cancha or cacao nibs as you browse the local wares and see historical sights.
Sacred Valley: See this former heartland of the Incan Empire and hike around the Pisac ruins.
Sacred Valley: The sleepy town will give you a taste of local life in the Sacred Valley. Don’t forget to pick up some mementos at the market.
Cusco: AKA ‘corn beer’. This ceremonial bevvy was the drink of choice for Incan nobility.
Machu Picchu: Feel the goosebumps of excitement as you glide into Aguas Calientes and get ready to start this life-changing experience.
Machu Picchu: It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Time to explore the Incan citadel with your new Contiki fam. #travelgoals
Lima: Cameras ready. It’s not every day you get a bird’s eye view of the Amazon rainforest
Puerto Maldonado:
Puerto Maldonado:
Puerto Maldonado: Ride on a canoe over the serene waters of the Sandoval Lake, surrounded by lush greenery. Who knows? You might spot giant river otters sticking their head out to give you a show.
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The "The Explorer" trip starts in Cusco and ends in Rio de Janeiro. The "The Explorer" trip is a trekking and hiking trip that takes 18 days. You will travel through Peru, Brazil and Argentina and visit Iguazu Falls, Cusco, Lima and 5 other destinations. This is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Want a taste of Peru, Argentina & Brazil? This colorful collision of cultures follows Incan footsteps in Machu Picchu, dives into some jungle adventures in the Amazon, teaches you the tango and tastes empanadas in Buenos Aires and gets the party started in the home of Carnival: Rio. Forget just getting a taste - this 18 day odyssey is a feast for the senses.

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Day 1: Start Cusco
Day 2: Cusco to Sacred Valley
Day 3: Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes via Inca Trail Trek
Day 4: Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu
Day 5: Cusco
Day 6: Cusco to Jungle Lodge
Day 7: Jungle Lodge
Day 8: Jungle Lodge to Lima via Puerto Maldonado
Day 9: Lima to Buenos Aires
Day 10: Buenos Aires
Day 11: Buenos Aires
Day 12: Buenos Aires
Day 13: Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls
Day 14: Iguassu Falls
Day 15: Iguassu Falls to Rio De Janeiro
Day 16: Rio De Janeiro
Day 17: Rio De Janeiro
Day 18: End Rio De Janeiro

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals

Breakfast (x17)
Dinner (x6)
Lunch (x2)

Accommodation

Selina Saphi (or similar) hotel
Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar) hotel
Inka Tower Machupicchu Hotel (or similar) hotel
Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar) hotel
Selina Miraflores (or similar) hotel
Unique Palacio San Telmo (or similar) hotel
Foz Plaza Hotel (or similar) hotel
Selina Copacabana (or similar) hotel

Transport

Travel by coach

Guide

Experienced Driver Guide

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Cusco and from Rio de Janeiro are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this The Explorer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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