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Trip Overview

PRICE STARTING FROM DURATION IDEAL AGE

€4,438 105 days 18 to 69 year olds

STARTS IN → ENDS IN
Quito → Rio de Janeiro

STYLE
Overland Truck

OPERATOR TOUR CODE

Oasis Overland #922

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Itinerary

Introduction
For those of you who enjoy a challenge, join us for an overland expedition which takes you to
some of the most remote places you will ever be privileged to visit. Discover the true South
America with a trip that is tough but extremely rewarding! Endure bumpy rides, back to basics
camping and cooking in extreme conditions whilst experiencing the beautiful landscapes and
getting to know the amazing people you meet along the way. As we reach our final destination
why not reward yourself by joining in with Rio’s carnival spirit, in time for their legendary carnival
or New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Days 1 to 8

Quito,
Start Point
Ecuador

Ecuador Depart Quito, the capital & cross the Equator. Otavalo - a small market town famous for
its colourful arts & crafts. Amazon Jungle - journey to our jungle camp where we spend two or
three nights to view the exotic wildlife - our guide will show us examples of medicinal, edible and
hallucinogenic plants.

Days 9 to 18
Banos - a spa town where Ecuadorians go to relax in the thermal baths and hike the various
mountain trails by foot or horseback plus the opportunity to go canyoning! Cuenca - UNESCO
World Heritage site. Peru Pacific Ocean coast - Punta Sal/Mancora, chill out by the beach and
try your hand at surfing. Chan Chan & Temple of Sun and Moon - built by the pre-Inca Chimu
Kings, the largest mud brick city in the world. Lima - the capital city with many plazas, museums
and great local seafood (Ceviche).

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Days 19 to 26
Peru Ballestas Islands - a boat trip takes us close to the Islands which are bursting with exotic &
rare marine wildlife. Ica Desert & Oasis of Huacachina Optional Dune Buggies & Sandboarding
on the giant dunes out in the desert. BBQ and camp overnight under the stars. Nazca Lines -
huge figures and shapes carved into the stony desert, best viewed from the air. Chauchilla
Cemetery - ancient eerie tombs. Ascend the Andes mountain range and drive past grazing
Llama, Alpaca and Vicuna Arequipa - a magnificent colonial city with authentic Peruvian
nightlife. Colca Canyon - accompanied by a local guide, you have the opportunity to view the
majestic condors, which can be seen circling lazily on the thermals rising from the canyon floor.

Days 27 to 33
Traverse mountainous passes of nearly 5000m within sight of active volcanoes Cusco (our base
for the next week) Sacred Valley of the Incas Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu - 4 day hike on the
Lares, Classic or Salkantay trail. Machu Picchu - finally on day 4 we reach the famous UNESCO
World Heritage site - entrance and guide included.

Days 34 to 37
Puno - Lake Titicaca - the world's highest navigable lake at 3800 metres. Floating reed islands -
home to the Uros Indians - explore Titicaca by boat & spend a night with one of the local
families. Bolivia La Paz - highest capital city in the world, visit the colourful witches market!

Days 38 to 45
Altiplano - drive across this wild and barren landscape. Potosi - the opportunity to enter a
working silver & tin mine where techniques have remained unchanged for centuries. Uyuni Salt
Lake - take a 1 day excursion out onto the vast salt flats. Tupiza - follow in the steps of Butch
Cassidy & The Sundance Kid. Argentina Humahuaca Canyon and Purmamarca Salta - founded
over 400 years ago and a great place for live music, mountain biking, mountain trekking, and
horse riding.

Days 46 to 52
Argentina Cafayate and Mendoza, - wine growing region visiting wineries by bicycle in the
Andes.

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Day 53
Santiago - Chile's capital, a modern, organised city with great food and nightlife.

Day 54
Free Day to explore Santiago.

Days 55 to 60
If you are travelling on the 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 our July to September trips in Patagonia, this section of the trip is subject to change en
route. Please see detailed itinerary for further details. Chile Pucon - Chile's Lake District, our
base for the next few days, from where it is possible to organise white water rafting, skiing,
horse riding and hikes. Villarrica Volcano - there is the option to climb this active volcano. Andes
mountain range Argentina Bariloche - popular holiday destination for Argentinians and a top ski
resort with great hiking trails and nightlife.

Days 61 to 75
Patagonia – endless grasslands leading to stupendous mountains and glaciers Los Glaciares
National Park - the largest glacier in the world and an option to take a guided glacier hike on
one! Perito Moreno Glacier - take a boat ride up close to this almost 200ft high glacier. Torres
del Paine National Park - another area of outstanding beauty where huge granite cliffs dominate
the landscape. Option to complete the W-Trek - adviseable to be booked in advance

Day 76
Tierra del Fuego - an island on the southern tip of the continent - spectacular scenery and
seagoing boat trips. Ushuaia - most southerly town on earth you are ever likely to travel to.

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Days 77 to 84
Patagonia - vast, sparsely populated treeless plateau. Atlantic Marine sanctuaries - spot
penguins, sea lions, sea elephants, birds & whales (season dependent). Puerto Madryn - this
Welsh settlement is the gateway to Valdes Peninsula, where Penguins, Sea Lions, Birds &
Whales can be seen - Orcas have been known to beach themselves here to catch Sea Lions
(season dependent).

Day 85
We follow the coast to Buenos Aires.

Days 86 to 87
Buenos Aires - a smart cosmopolitan city with plenty to do; museums, horse racing, football
matches, shopping, tango dancing & restaurants that serve the best steaks in the world.
Uruguay Optional 2 hr ferry across the River Plate for a 1 or 2 day visit to the buzzing capital
Montevideo & the quieter town of Colonia.

Days 88 to 93
Buenos Aires - Leaving Buenos Aires we head north towards Brazil Iguazu Falls - optional
activities include boat trips, helicopter flights and mountain biking - we visit the falls from both
the Argentine & Brazilian sides.

Days 94 to 99
Brazil Bonito - swim & snorkel in crystal clear river and lakes as well as hike into lush forests to
look for monkeys, alligators & anaconda. Pantanal - organise treks out into the vast wetlands,
home to hundreds of species of birds & fish, including Piranha!

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Days 100 to 105

Rio de Janeiro,
End Point
Brazil

Parati - laid back historic coastal village, explore the secluded islands by taking a sailing trip in a
traditional schooner. Rio de Janeiro - where folk are raring to party out of their minds and live
purely for the moment - Carnival & New Years Eve celebrations are always chaotic, crowded
and great fun

What’s Included
Accommodation
Accommodation is included.

Guide
An expert guide is included.

Transport
Transport is included.

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Departure Dates
STARTING IN ENDING IN
Quito Rio de Janeiro

17 September 2019 30 December 2019

08 November 2019 20 February 2020

17 September 2020 30 December 2020

30 October 2020 11 February 2021

17 September 2021 30 December 2021

12 November 2021 24 February 2022

17 September 2022 30 December 2022

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2 Reviews
Overall rating ★★★★★ Guide ★★★★★

Transportation ★★★★★ Accommodation ★★★★★

Meals ★★★★★ Value for money ★★★★★

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Question & Answers

If I suffer from altitude sickness and I am unable to complete the hike, am I able to
join this tour?

Altitude affects everyone differently, and there seems to not be affected by someone's
health or general fitness, it can be quite random. The best thing to do to prepare yourself
is to ascend gradually and ensure you do not over-exert yourself for the first day or two. On
this trip we spend three nights in Arequipa, which is 2400m above sea level, before then
moving on to Cusoc at 3400m, from where you do the Inca Trail. This means by the time
you are trekking you have already been at altitude for almost a week.

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