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Bolivia to Brazil Adventure

5 amazing countries over 31 unforgettable days

Bolivia to Brazil Adventure Map

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Duration:

31 days

Age Range:

18-39

Group Size:

Max 18

Trip Highlights

  • Soak up the Salar de Uyuni’s surreal scenery on an unforgettable 3-day 4x4 excursion
  • Make like a gaucho in a Uruguayan estancia with horseback riding, and barbecues under the stars
  • Marvel at the power of Mother Nature with a visit to both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the jaw-dropping Iguassu Falls
  • Bliss out on golden beaches, and hike through the jungle on Ilha Grande, Brazil (AKA paradise found)
  • Learn capoeira, sample craft beer, and see a drumming demo in one of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas
  • Dance the night away in Buenos Aires’ vibrant tango saloons
  • Freedom and flexibility: Budget friendly trip with plenty of free time so you can shape your experience with optional activities to suit your budget and travel style

Trip Overview

Thundering waterfalls, Andean Mountains, sugar-white beaches, lush tropical jungle, and party hard nightlife: South America has it all. Spanning five incredible countries, this jam-packed 31-day group tour takes you through its best bits, from Bolivia to Brazil. Explore the cobbled colonial streets of Sucre, head underground in Potosi’s famous silver mines, lose yourself in the dream-like landscape of the Salar de Uyuni, spend the night in a salt bungalow (complete with salt furniture!) in the Santiago de Agencha community, party the night away in Buenos Aires, pinch yourself to check you’re not dreaming at the epic Iguassu Falls, live the beach life in Paraty and Ilha Grande, and round off in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. What are you waiting for amigos?

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  • 30 nights’ accommodation
  • 23 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners
  • Tour guide
  • All on-trip transport (inc 2 short flights)
  • Welcome meeting
  • 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni
  • Jukil mountain hike
  • Santiago de Agencha community experience
  • Salt bungalow stay
  • Estancia stay
  • Horseback riding
  • Empanada making class
  • Barbecue dinners
  • Iguassu Falls
  • Rio favela tour
  • Capoeira lesson
  • Craft beer sampling
  • Help with onward travel
  • 24-hour emergency support

What's Not Included

Accommodation

30 nights of accommodation are included on this trip. You’ll spend 20 nights in simple hotels (twin and triple-share), 4 nights in hostels (multi-share), 2 nights on overnight buses, 2 nights in a community lodge on the Salar de Uyuni excursion (multi-share), and 2 nights on an estancia/ranch (multi-share). Multi-share rooms are same-sex of 4-6 people.

Meals

23 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners are included on this trip. You’ll have to buy the rest of your meals yourself which gives you maximum flexibility. 

Buenos dias Bolivia! Arrive in La Paz and make your way from the airport to our starting accommodation through the bustling streets. Get to know the rest of your group this evening at a welcome meeting, then head out for dinner and drinks with your new mates!

Enjoy a free day in the urban jungle of La Paz. Visit the spooky Witches Market, take a tour of the Valley of the Moon, enjoy a biking adventure on Death Road (if you dare!), or take a guided tour of the city. This evening, snuggle down on the night bus to Sucre.

Arrive in Bolivia's 'White City' today. Take a hike into the countryside, hire a mountain bike, check out the Sunday Tarabuco Market, or visit one of the world's largest collections of dinosaur footprints. This evening, enjoy a few cervezas with the gang.

One day in Sucre just isn't enough, so take another 24-hours to get to know this dazzling city. Visit the Castillo de la Glorieta, marvel at the colonial architecture, hike to Maragua crater, or relax in one of the plazas and watch the world go by.

Hop on a local bus today to the mining city of Potosi. Get out there and explore its impressive churches and ornate architecture before enjoying a night on the town later.

Enjoy a spot of breakfast before getting to know Potosi a little better. Join our optional excursion to the city's silver mines where you'll learn all about the process of extraction, and the working conditions experienced by the miners, as you head deep underground.

Take the private vehicle to Uyuni, jump off point to the mind-bending Salar de Uyuni. There are plenty of interesting eateries and bars on offer, so tank up ahead of our unforgettable 3-day excursion.

Hop into a 4x4 and head into the blinding white expanse of the world's largest salt flat. Visit the vividly coloured Laguna Colorada and spend the night in the Santiago de Agencha community where we'll hike to the top of a sacred mountain, enjoy a communal dinner, and spend the night in a salt-brick bungalow.

Continue into the desert today, soaking up the other-worldly scenery, from red and blue lagoons to active volcanoes and unique rock formations. Keep your eyes peeled for wild llamas, alpacas, and flamingos.

We'll continue our journey through the unearthly landscape this morning. At the border with Chile, climb aboard a local bus to San Pedro de Atacama. Explore the pretty adobe streets or join our optional tour to the Valley of the Moon.

Today's yours to get to know the town. Get your adrenaline pumping with an optional sandboarding session, join a mountain biking expedition, stare up at the desert stars with an observatory tour, or kick back in the San Pedro de Atacama hot springs - bliss!

Adios Chile - we're off to Argentina! We'll be on the road for about 10 hours so sit back, plug in a playlist, and soak up the epic scenery. Arrive in Salta and stretch your travel-weary limbs by dancing the night away at a Peña Folklore show.

Spend the day exploring the gorgeous city (don't miss the empanadas salteñas!). We've got tons of great optional activities on offer, including a trip to the Quebrada de las Conchas, a horseback riding and barbecue experience, and a full day tour of pretty Cafayate.

Hop on the short flight to Buenos Aires, where you'll spend the afternoon exploring. Take a guided bike or walking tour of the city with a local or pay a visit to the famous Teatro Colón. This evening, spice up your life with a passionate tango dinner show.

You've got another couple of days in beautiful Buenos Aires. Grab a cafe con leche at the legendary Cafe La Biela, catch a match La Bombonera, or take a tour of the colourful La Boca barrio. Save some energy for evening though, the nightlife here is wild!

Get ready to explore your fourth incredible country as we take a ferry across the Rio de la Plata to Colonia del Sacramento. Enjoy an orientation walk before exploring the cobbled streets at your own pace or save your legs and rent a golf cart!

Hop on a local bus to Montevideo. Take a bike ride along the coast, visit the Estadio Centenario or the Museo del Carnaval, feast at Port Market, and get down with a Candombe drum and dance experience. Tonight, hit the tango saloons for a drink or two.

You've got another day in magical Montevideo. Bum around on the beach, take a coastal walk along the Rambla, enjoy some parrilla at the Mercado del Puerto, or take a day trip to Punta del Este for casinos, mega-cribs, swanky yachts and gorgeous gardens.

Leave the city behind and take a private vehicle to a tranquil rural estancia. Make like a true gaucho over the next couple of days with horseback rides, country walks, an empanada making class, and barbecue dinners under the stars.

We're heading back into Argentina today as we cross the border before taking an overnight bus to the incomparable Iguassu Falls. It's a long drive (16 - 18 hours), but with comfy transport and cracking scenery, it'll fly by. Don't forget the snacks!

A vast string of waterfalls, thundering over a vertigo-inducing drop, the falls are an eye-popping, sensory experience. On day 23, opt to visit the Brazilian side of the falls, and check out Itaipú Dam, or the Iguassu Falls Bird Park. On day 24, we've got a whole day exploring the Argentine side of the falls- amazing.

Take the short flight to São Paulo then head straight for the coast, to gorgeous Paraty. Drop your bags at the hostel and grab a caipirinha or two on the water's edge.

Paraty's your oyster today. Take a boat tour, join a 4x4 tour of the stunning Serra da Bocaina National Park, head underwater with a scuba diving or snorkelling experience, go horse-riding, visit the beach town of Trindade, or sample some 'Brazilian rum' at a cachacha distillery.

We're taking a local bus, followed by a ferry, to paradise on Earth (AKA Ilha Grande). With forest trails, soft white sands and no cars or roads, Ilha Grande has the wow factor in spades. Explore your dreamy new home and spend tonight drinking under the stars.

Spend today exploring the island, or just kick back on the beach and soak up the sun. Join one of our optional hikes, take a boat trip to some of the best beaches around the islandor go scuba diving. Tonight, watch the sun go down over the ocean with a caipirinha in hand.

We're not saying we've saved the best until last, but with golden beaches, lush tropical parks, and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio is a pretty special place. Take an optional tour for a taste of the city's Latin flavours and party it up in Lapa tonight.

Take a tour of a local favela where we'll watch a drumming demo, try Capoeira, and sample some artisanal craft beers. This afternoon, watch a football match, go hang-gliding, or just chill on the beach and watch the beautiful people go by.

Time to pack your bag and say your goodbyes after breakfast. Safe travels!

Everyone's dream trip looks a little different, and this group tour is your chance to explore South America on a budget. Whilst we take care of the accommodation, transport, guide and must-do activities, this trip is designed with maximum flexibility in mind to give you control over the itinerary. You'll have plenty of free time and freedom to shape your own adventures with a wide variety of optional activities available to book during your trip, so you can choose experiences around your preferences and budget.

Whether you're after an action-packed itinerary or want to explore at a relaxed pace, this trip is your chance to do so. This style of trips are some of the most budget-friendly options we offer, making them accessible to a wide range of different travellers.

Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.

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Arrival Information:

This trip begins on day 1 in La Paz. Fly into El Alto International Airport (LPB) and make your own way to our starting hotel (details provided on booking). The easiest way to get there is by taxi, which takes around 30 minutes. No activities have been planned today apart from a welcome meeting in the evening, so arrive at a time that suits you. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel, so you have all the information you need about your meeting time.

Your trip ends on day 31 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There are no activities planned today, so leave any time after breakfast. Your guide can help with your onward travel arrangements and airport transfers. 

Age & Eligibility:

This trip is designed for travellers aged 18-39.

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Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

Matthew

It was a well organised trip with a lot to do regarding activities. Although the final accommodation should be nicer as it is the last stop of the trip

Theo

Very easily organised and so helpful. Tour guides were great. Shout out pedro. I feel some places we stopped at for either too long or seemed not necessary to see at all, that's my only complaint...

Grace

I loved it! I saw so much in just one month, and it allowed me to experience so many things I don't think I would've been able to alone! It's definitely given me the confidence to travel more.

Mollie

Excellent organisation, fab locations and knowledgeable and friendly tour guides that really make the whole experience.

Gemma

This was an amazing experience with great people and the best tour guides.

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