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64-Nights The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure - 18-to-Thirtysomethings

G Adventures
Offer ID: 1602519 | Prices from $8,584

Available Dates
9/28/2025 – 12/1/2025 : Call for pricing
10/3/2025 – 12/6/2025 : Call for pricing
10/5/2025 – 12/8/2025 : Call for pricing
10/10/2025 – 12/13/2025 : Call for pricing
10/12/2025 – 12/15/2025 : Call for pricing
11/7/2025 – 1/10/2026 : Call for pricing
11/9/2025 – 1/12/2026 : Call for pricing
12/2/2025 – 2/4/2026 : Call for pricing
12/6/2025 – 2/8/2026 : Call for pricing
12/27/2025 – 3/1/2026 : Call for pricing
1/3/2026 – 3/8/2026 : Call for pricing
1/13/2026 – 3/18/2026 : Call for pricing
1/17/2026 – 3/22/2026 : Call for pricing
2/7/2026 – 4/12/2026 : Call for pricing
2/10/2026 – 4/15/2026 : Call for pricing
2/14/2026 – 4/19/2026 : Call for pricing
3/14/2026 – 5/17/2026 : Call for pricing
3/21/2026 – 5/24/2026 : Call for pricing
3/28/2026 – 5/31/2026 : Call for pricing
4/11/2026 – 6/14/2026 : Call for pricing
4/18/2026 – 6/21/2026 : Call for pricing
4/25/2026 – 6/28/2026 : Call for pricing
5/2/2026 – 7/5/2026 : Call for pricing
5/9/2026 – 7/12/2026 : Call for pricing
5/16/2026 – 7/19/2026 : Call for pricing
5/30/2026 – 8/2/2026 : Call for pricing
6/13/2026 – 8/16/2026 : Call for pricing
6/27/2026 – 8/30/2026 : Call for pricing
7/11/2026 – 9/13/2026 : Call for pricing
7/18/2026 – 9/20/2026 : Call for pricing
7/25/2026 – 9/27/2026 : Call for pricing
8/1/2026 – 10/4/2026 : Call for pricing
8/8/2026 – 10/11/2026 : Call for pricing
8/15/2026 – 10/18/2026 : Call for pricing
8/22/2026 – 10/25/2026 : Call for pricing
9/29/2026 – 12/2/2026 : Call for pricing
10/3/2026 – 12/6/2026 : Call for pricing
10/10/2026 – 12/13/2026 : Call for pricing
10/31/2026 – 1/3/2027 : Call for pricing
11/3/2026 – 1/6/2027 : Call for pricing
11/7/2026 – 1/10/2027 : Call for pricing
11/10/2026 – 1/13/2027 : Call for pricing
12/1/2026 – 2/3/2027 : Call for pricing

Inca Trail
Parati
Iguazu Falls (Iguacu Falls)
Mercedes, Uruguay
Uyuni Salt Flats
Lake Titicaca (Peruvian Coast)
Inca Trail
Huacachina
Mancora
Tena
Rio de Janeiro
Ilha Grande
Montevideo
Colonia del Sacramento
Buenos Aires
Salta
San Pedro de Atacama
Uyuni
Potosi
Sucre
La Paz, Bolivia
Puno
Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo
Cuzco
Colca Canyon
Arequipa
Nazca
Lima
Trujillo (Salaverry), Peru
Cuenca
Banos
Quito
The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure
Sometimes the slow road is the way to go. Hit the road from Quito to Rio with other young travellers and experience pretty much everything you can imagine in between. Hike the Inca Trail and discover the thriving Inca culture, cross the Salt Flats of Bolivia, dance the tango in Buenos Aires, and hit the beach in Brazil. This trip offers up lively cities, stunning scenery, and tons of adventure. 65 days, seven countries, three nights in the Amazon, and one adventure you’ll remember forever.

Highlights
Mingle with the locals of a small community in the Amazon, Go sandboarding on the dunes of Huacachina, spot condors at Colca Canyon, conquer the Inca Trail on the way to Machu Picchu, experience traditional life on Lake Titicaca, cross the the world's largest salt flat on a 4x4 excursion, Experience rural life at a working ranch in Uruguay, stand in awe at Iguassu Falls, Explore bustling Rio de Janeiro on your own time, See a tango show or take part in Buenos Aires' buzzing nightlife.

Accommodation
Simple hotels (38 nts, twin-share), hostels (9 nts, multi-share), jungle homestay (2 nts), G Adventures-supported community lodge (1 nt), overnight buses (6 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt), G Adventures-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share), estancia/ranch (2 nts, multi-share).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer), specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, local guides.

Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 14.

Meals Included
44 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 11 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Your G for Good Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha
Your G for Good Moment: Guaraní Community Experience, Puerto Iguazú
Your G for Good Moment: Favela Experience, Rio de Janeiro
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena
Your Discover Moment: Baños
Your Discover Moment: Lima
Your Foodie Moment: Pachamanca, Nazca
Your Discover Moment: Cusco
Your Foodie Moment: Sacred Valley Brewery, Ollantaytambo
Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
Your Discover Moment: Sucre
Your Discover Moment: Salta
Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires
Your Discover Moment: Paraty
Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
Your Discover Moment: Rio de Janeiro. Amazon Jungle excursion to a local community. Beach time in Mancora. Sunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina). Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca). Colca Canyon excursion. Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Inca Trail hike with a local guide and cook (4 days). Lake Titicaca excursion. Salar de Uyuni excursion. Entrance and visit to the Argentine side of the Iguassu Falls. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.