Southern Cross Westbound - Rio to Lima
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Safari
- Wildlife
- Explorer
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 39 days
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 12-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-5266
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Rio de Janeiro, Brazil/ Lima, Peru
- Explore the Vidigal favela on a resident-led tour.
- Stare in awe at Iguassu Falls.
- Search for wildlife in the Brazilian Pantanal.
- Spend three days exploring Salar de Uyuni by 4x4.
- Settle in with the locals at a homestay on Lake Titicaca.
- Conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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From the sands of Copacabana to the heights of the Bolivian Andes, this incredible 39-day journey will introduce you to the diverse landscape and people of South America. Explore the wetlands of the Pantanal and the bizarre landscape of Salar de Uyuni, and revel in the mists of thundering Iguassu Falls. Gain greater insight into the culture on the region’s public buses and meet locals from the rural towns along the way for an immersive experience that few travellers have. Get off the beaten path and experience Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia — a vibrant cross-section of South America.
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Day 1: Rio de Janeiro
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Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
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Day 3: Rio de Janeiro/Ilha Grande
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Day 4: Ilha Grande
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Day 5: Ilha Grande/Paraty
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Day 6: Paraty
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Day 7: Paraty
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Day 8: Paraty/Iguaçu Falls
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Day 9: Iguaçu Falls
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Day 10: Iguaçu Falls/Bonito
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Day 11: Bonito
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Day 12: Bonito/Pantanal
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Day 13: Pantanal
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Day 14: Pantanal/Santa Cruz de la Sierra
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Day 15: Santa Cruz de la Sierra/Sucre
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Day 16: Sucre
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Day 17 - 18: Sucre
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Day 19: Sucre/PotosÃ
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Day 20: PotosÃ/Uyuni
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Day 21: Uyuni/Salt Flats
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Day 22: Salt Flats
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Day 23: Salt Flats/Uyuni
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Day 24: La Paz
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Day 25: La Paz
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Day 26: La Paz
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Day 27: La Paz/Puno
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Day 28: Puno/Lake Titicaca
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Day 29: Lake Titicaca/Puno
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Day 30: Puno/Cusco
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Day 31: Cusco
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Day 32: Cusco/Ollantaytambo
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Day 33: Inca Trail
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Day 34: Inca Trail
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Day 35: Inca Trail
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Day 36: Machu Picchu/Cusco
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Day 37: Cusco
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Day 38: Cusco/Lima
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Day 39: Lima
- Hotels (26 nts), overnight buses (4 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt), basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share), tented room with hammocks in the Pantanal (2 nts, multi-share).
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33 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners
Note: Allow USD1145-1490 for meals not included.
- Public bus, plane, 4x4 vehicle, train, walking, hiking.
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, local guides.
- Your G for Good Moment: Favela Experience, Rio de Janeiro
- Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha
- Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
- Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
- Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
- Your Discover Moment: Paraty
- Your Discover Moment: Bonito
- Your Discover Moment: Sucre
- Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
- Your Discover Moment: Cusco
- Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina)
- Pantanal wildlife excursion (2 days)
- 4x4 excursion to Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats) (3 days)
- Floating islands of Uros visit
- Lake Titicaca guided tour
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Ollantaytambo storehouse ruins and hike
- Inca Trail guided hike with cooks and porters (4 days)
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Internal flights
- Any international flights to Rio de Janeiro and from Lima 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 Southern Cross Westbound - Rio to Lima tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Southern Cross Westbound - Rio to Lima tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceSouthern Cross Westbound - Rio to Lima tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Southern Cross Westbound - Rio to Lima tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Does this trip suit me?This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
- This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.