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Ultimate South America

103 days Quito to Belem

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Journey into the depths of the Amazon, Kick back on Peruvian beaches, Marvel at the mysterious Nazca Lines, Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Experience local life on a homestay on Lake Titicaca, Journey through the salt flats of Bolivia, Chill-out on the beach in La Serena, Appreciate the glacial scenery in Puerto Varas, Channel your inner cowboy on a ranch stay, Discover paradise on Ilha Grande, Explore the sand dunes of Brazil

For those who want to do and see it all. Travel overland from Quito to Belem, calling in at the Amazon Jungle, Inca Trail, Salar de Uyuni, Ilha Grande and exploring the cultures of six countries along the way. Feel the Latin party vibe, visit out-of-the-way places, be stunned by the scenery and greeted by friendly locals at every turn.

Physical Rating: 4
Culture Shock Rating: 4
Accommodation: Simple hotels- some are multishare (86 nts), homestay (1 nt), overnight coach (10 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts), camping (3 nts)
Transportation: Train, local bus, walking, overnight coach, minivan
Trip Style: Intrepid Basix
Group Size: Maximum of 16 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $2000 for meals not included.

Call (800) 395-9550 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6601313

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

103 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-2	Quito	Visit the huge statue of the Virgin of Quito.
Days 3-4	Amazon Jungle	Explore lush rainforest.
Days 5-7	Banos	Soak in steaming thermal baths.
Days 8-9	Cuenca	Visit the flower markets in Cuenca.
Days 10-14	Mancora/Trujillo	Travel through the Sechura Desert.
Days 15-16	Lima	Admire the ornate mansions of Lima.
Day 17	Pisco	Try a fresh seafood feast in this port town.
Days 18-19	Nazca Lines	Solve an ancient riddle.
Days 20-22	Arequipa/Colca Canyon	Take a canyon hike.
Days 23-25	Cuzco/Ollantaytambo	Explore a traditional farming area.
Days 26-30	Inca Trail/Cuzco	Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Days 31-33	Puno/Lake Titicaca	Stay with a local family on the lake.
Days 34-37	La Paz	Discover the City of Our Lady of Peace.
Days 38-39	Cochabamba	Hike 1,250 steps to Cerro San Pedro.
Days 40-41	Sucre	White-washed colonial Sucre is a charming interlude.
Days 42-43	Potosi	Visit this silver boom town.
Days 44-46	Salar de Uyuni	Drive through harsh desert landscapes and salt plains.
Days 47-50	San Pedro de Atacama	Stay in this small Spanish-Indian town.
Days 51-52	La Serena	Chill-out at the beach.
Days 53-57	Santiago	Enjoy the hectic nightlife of Santiago.
Days 58-60	Pucon	Swim in the Lago Villarrica.
Days 61-62	Puerto Varas	Take things slow to appreciate the volcanic scenery here.
Days 63-65	Bariloche	Try famous Argentine beef steak in gourmet Bariloche.
Days 66-67	Buenos Aires	It's always tango time in BA.
Day 68	Colonia	Try some Uruguayan mate (tea).
Days 69-70	Montevideo	Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of Montevideo.
Days 71-73	Ranch Stay	Spend time on a local estancia.
Days 74-76	Iguazu Falls	Marvel at 270 cacscading falls.
Days 77-78	Parati	Swim in the warm waters of the bay.
Days 79-81	Island Getaway	Drink caipirinhas on the beach.
Days 82-83	Rio de Janeiro	Party hard in Rio.
Days 84-87	Salvador	Get down to the sounds of samba.
Days 88-89	Olinda	Soak up the bohemian vibe.
Days 90-91	Natal	Explore desert sand dunes.
Days 92-98	Rio Grande do Norte/Ceara	Find paradise on the beaches of the Land of Light.
Days 99-101	Piaui/Maranhao	Uncover the folklore traditions of Brazil.
Days 102-103	Belem	The Amazon meets the Atlantic in beautiful Belem.

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Disclaimer

* The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December 2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates online and in our printed brochures are applicable from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at time of printing/posting, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips. Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid. Please ask your Travel Agent about our full Booking and Cancellation Conditions.