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Santiago To Rio (58 Days)
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Highlights
Great hiking trails around the Swiss-alpine town of Bariloche
Journey through endless grasslands, stupendous mountains and glaciers in Patagonia
Take a boat ride up close to this almost 200ft high glacier, Perito Moreno Glacier
Enjoy the outstanding beauty of Torres del Paine National Park, where huge granite cliffs dominate the landscape
See the Magellanic, Gentoo and the odd King penguin in their natural habitat at Tierra del Fuego
Travel to the most southerly town on earth, Ushuaia
Experience the pulsating and cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires
Explore the vast wetlands in the Pantanal, home to hundreds of species of birds and fish,
Travel to the most southerly town on earth, Ushuaia
Experience the pulsating and cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires
Explore the vast wetlands in the Pantanal, home to hundreds of species of birds and fish,
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Itinerary
Tick some action-packed adventures off your bucket list with this once in a lifetime South American overland tour from Santiago to Rio. Begin your journey with a taste of the wonders of Patagonia. Hike to the very top of a volcano in Pucon, tackle vertical ice and trek glaciers in El Chalten and brave the rapids at Futaleufu. Take in more of the stunning sights with a closeup encounter of the Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate, challenge yourself to the famous 'W' Trek at Torres del Paine and explore the world's most southern city, Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego. Continue your trip with a spot of nature watching at Valdes Peninsula, a taste of Argentina's famous steak and red wine at Buenos Aires and revel in the sights and sound of the Iguazu Falls. End your South America tour in Rio for either Carnival or New Year's Eve celebrations!
Note: This is our new route starting from December 2025, adding time travelling through both Uruguay and Paraguay
day 1-8Santiago To Hanging Glacier Np
Leaving Santiago, we pass small villages and deep blue lakes with mountains towering above us as we wind through Chile's Lake District. Pucon, an outdoors centre in its own right, will be our base for the next few nights from where it is possible to organise whitewater rafting, water sports, horse riding and one day hikes up nearby Villarrica Volcano. Ascending the Andes via some spectacular mountain passes we arrive in Bariloche, Argentina. This very popular holiday destination for Argentinians is the top ski resort on the continent and also has several hiking trails and a great nightlife. Crossing back into Chile, we stop at Futaleufu, which sits at the confluence of the Fugaleufu and Espolon river valleys, and has some of the very best river rafting in the world. Those inclined will have the chance to try this out, and enjoy the fast waters, regular rapids, and beautiful turquoise waters and surrounding mountain scenery. We’ll continue driving south through the mountains along Chile’s famous Carretera Austral highway to Hanging Glacier National Park. Weather permitting, you’ll be able to hike to see the spectacular sight of the glacier as it terminates at the end of a rocky mountain valley with a high sheer cliff, waterfall and lake beneath. Note: We don't often run these often, but if you are travelling on a trip that travels through Patagonia from July to September, please be aware it will get very cold at times with temperatures well below zero, and you can expect snowfall. Please be prepared for cold conditions, with thermal clothing and the correct sleeping bag. On any July to September trips in Patagonia, this section of the trip is subject to change en route. Please see our 'Winter in Patagonia' notes for further details.
day 9-14Hanging Glacier To El Chalten & El Calafate
day 15-19Puerto Natales & Torres Del Paine Np
day 20-23Puerto Natales To Ushuaia
day 24-31Ushuaia To Buenos Aires
day 32-38Buenos Aires To Uruguay
day 38-44Esteros Del Ibera Wetlands And Paraguay
day 45-53Iguazu Falls, Bonito And The Pantanal
day 54-58Pantanal To Rio
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58 daysDuration
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24 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 85 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Santiago, Chile
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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