Best of South America

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Quito

Explore the two sides of picturesque Quito - the charming Old Town and the elegant New Town.

Days 3-4 Amazon Jungle

Discover the abundant plant and animal life within the steamy Amazon Jungle.

Days 5-7 Banos

There are plenty of opportunities to get active in this town, famous for its therapeutic thermal springs.

Days 8-9 Cuenca

Shop for a Panama hat along Cuenca's cobblestone streets.

Days 10-13 Mancora/Trujillo

Stop by the busy port city of Trujillo, where it is possible to visit the ruined mud city of Chan Chan or to call by the resort town of Huanchaco.

Days 14-15 Lima

The cosmopolitan barrios of frenetic Lima are home to fantastic nightlife.

Day 16 Pisco

Down a pisco sour in this port town.

Days 17-18 Nazca

Have an eerie desert adventure with visits to an ancient cemetery and the Nazca Lines.

Days 19-21 Arequipa/Colca Canyon

Hiking is the best way to explore this amazing canyon. Keep an eye out for condors resting on air currents high above the canyon's floor.

Days 22-24 Cuzco/Ollantaytambo

Explore the Sacred Valley, and adjust to the high altitudes in Cuzco.

Days 25-29 Inca Trail/Cuzco

Machu Picchu is the ultimate goal of this challenging mountain trek.

Days 30-32 Puno/Lake Titicaca

Visit the floating Uros islands then learn about life on the world's highest navigable lake during a homestay on Lake Titicaca.

Days 34-37 La Paz

Wander through the steep streets and colourful markets of this city perched on the top of the world.

Days 38-39 Sucre

Get to know the whitewashed architecture of Bolivia's attractive capital.

Days 40-41 Potosi

Explore this old silver mining town - above or below ground.

Days 42-46 Salar de Uyuni/Tupiza

Bright blue skies meet the blinding salt plain creating a dazzling effect.

Days 54-57 Santiago

Stroll the elegant boulevards and leafy plazas in cosmopolitan Santiago.

Days 58-60 Pucon

Why not try fly fishing, whitewater rafting or one of the many activities on offer in Pucon?

Days 61-62 Puerto Varas

Stroll along the beaches or visit the lakeside villages of Frutillar.

Days 63-65 Bariloche

The forests surrounding Bariloche are known for their excellent hiking and walking trails.

Days 66-67 Buenos Aires

Learn the steps of the sultry tango in sophisticated Buenos Aires.