South America Tour: Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina & Brazil

Duration

33D / 32N

Accommodation

Hotels and Selected Lodges

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Tour Type

Adventure / Cultural / Nature

Overview

Experience the ultimate 33-day South America tour through Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. This extraordinary multi-country journey combines vibrant cities, ancient civilizations, high-altitude landscapes, tropical beaches and some of the continent’s most iconic natural wonders.

Begin in Colombia by discovering Medellín, Guatapé, the Cocora Valley and Bogotá. Continue to Peru to explore Lima, Paracas, Huacachina, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu.

The journey then crosses into Bolivia for La Paz and the spectacular Uyuni Salt Flats before continuing to Chile’s Atacama Desert, Santiago, Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. In Argentina, experience Mendoza’s wine region, the Andes, Buenos Aires and the Tigre Delta.

The final part of the adventure includes the magnificent Iguazú Falls and the energy of Rio de Janeiro, with visits to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana and Búzios. This complete South America itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking culture, adventure and unforgettable landscapes across six fascinating countries.

Tour Highlights

  • Discover Medellín, Comuna 13 and the colorful town of Guatapé.
  • Hike through the Cocora Valley and visit a Colombian coffee plantation.
  • Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria, Gold Museum and Monserrate.
  • Visit Lima, Paracas, the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina.
  • Discover Arequipa and observe Andean condors at Colca Canyon.
  • Navigate Lake Titicaca and visit the Uros and Taquile islands.
  • Explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
  • Discover La Paz and the Valley of the Moon.
  • Cross the surreal landscapes of the Uyuni Salt Flats.
  • Visit San Pedro de Atacama, the Valley of the Moon and the Tatio Geysers.
  • Explore Santiago, Valparaíso and Viña del Mar.
  • Experience Mendoza’s vineyards and enjoy regional wine tastings.
  • Admire Aconcagua and the dramatic landscapes of the Andes.
  • Discover Buenos Aires and navigate the Tigre Delta.
  • Explore Iguazú Falls from both Argentina and Brazil.
  • Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Relax on the beaches of Copacabana and Búzios.

Included/Excluded

  • Airport reception and hotel transfers according to the itinerary
  • Domestic and regional flights specified in the confirmed program
  • Tourist transportation between scheduled destinations
  • Hotel accommodation throughout the journey
  • Professional local guides
  • Guided city tours and cultural excursions
  • Entrance tickets to national parks and tourist attractions listed in the itinerary
  • Medellín and Comuna 13 tour
  • Guatapé and El Peñón excursion
  • Cocora Valley and coffee plantation experience
  • Bogotá City Tour
  • Lima, Miraflores and Barranco tour
  • Ballestas Islands boat excursion
  • Huacachina dune buggy experience
  • Arequipa and Colca Canyon tours
  • Lake Titicaca excursion
  • Cusco and Sacred Valley tours
  • Machu Picchu entrance and guided visit
  • La Paz and Valley of the Moon tour
  • Uyuni Salt Flats expedition
  • Atacama Desert excursions
  • Santiago City Tour
  • Valparaíso and Viña del Mar excursion
  • Mendoza winery experience
  • High Andes excursion
  • Buenos Aires City Tour
  • Tigre Delta boat excursion
  • Iguazú Falls tours on the Argentine and Brazilian sides
  • Rio de Janeiro tours
  • Búzios full-day excursion
  • Permanent assistance throughout the trip
  • International flights to the starting point and from the final destination
  • Flights not expressly specified in the final reservation
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the confirmed itinerary
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, tourist taxes or border fees when applicable
  • Optional activities
  • Optional tango show in Buenos Aires
  • Additional mountain, trekking or adventure activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Laundry services
  • Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
  • Services not mentioned in the final program

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival in Medellín|

Upon arrival at José María Córdova International Airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.

The remainder of the day will be free to rest after your journey or begin exploring the surrounding neighborhood.

Accommodation: Hotel in Medellín

Day 02 Medellín and Comuna 13

Explore Medellín and learn how the city has transformed into one of Colombia’s most innovative urban destinations.

Visit Comuna 13, known for its murals, outdoor escalators, music and community-led cultural projects. A local guide will explain the neighborhood’s history and social transformation.

The evening will be free to enjoy Medellín’s restaurants and nightlife.

Accommodation: Hotel in Medellín

Day 03 Guatapé and El Peñón

Travel to Guatapé, a colorful town famous for its decorated houses and beautiful reservoir.

Visit El Peñón de Guatapé and climb its long staircase for panoramic views of the surrounding lakes and green islands.

The experience also includes time in Guatapé and a kayaking activity on the reservoir, subject to weather and operating conditions.

Accommodation: Hotel in Medellín or Guatapé

Day 04 Salento and Cocora Valley

Travel to Colombia’s coffee region and visit a traditional plantation to learn about coffee cultivation, harvesting and preparation.

Continue to the Cocora Valley, home to Colombia’s famous wax palms. Enjoy a guided walk through green mountains and spectacular landscapes before visiting the traditional town of Salento.

Accommodation: Hotel in Salento

Day 05 Bogotá City Tour

Travel to Bogotá and explore La Candelaria, the city’s historic district.

Visit the Gold Museum and discover an impressive collection of pre-Hispanic metalwork. Continue through traditional streets and plazas before ascending Monserrate for panoramic views of the Colombian capital.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bogotá

Day 06 Flight to Lima

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima, Peru.

Upon arrival, our representative will transfer you to your hotel. Later, explore Miraflores and Barranco, two of Lima’s most attractive coastal districts.

Enjoy parks, colorful streets, cultural attractions and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

Accommodation: Hotel in Lima

Day 07 Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina

Depart early for Paracas and board a boat to the Ballestas Islands.

During the excursion, you may observe sea lions, penguins and numerous seabirds in their natural habitat.

Continue to Huacachina, an oasis surrounded by enormous desert dunes. Enjoy an exciting dune buggy ride and optional sandboarding before continuing according to the itinerary.

Accommodation: Hotel according to the confirmed route

Day 08 Arequipa

Travel to Arequipa, known as the White City because of its distinctive volcanic-stone architecture.

Explore the Plaza de Armas, colonial streets and the Santa Catalina Monastery, one of the city’s most fascinating historical attractions.

Accommodation: Hotel in Arequipa

Day 09 Colca Canyon

Travel through high-Andean landscapes toward Colca Canyon.

Visit the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where you may observe Andean condors gliding above one of the deepest canyon systems in the world.

The route may also include traditional villages and scenic viewpoints.

Accommodation: Hotel according to the program

Day 10 Puno and Lake Titicaca

Travel to Puno and board a boat for an excursion across Lake Titicaca.

Visit the floating Uros Islands, built from totora reeds, and continue to Taquile Island to learn about local textile traditions and community life.

Accommodation: Hotel in Puno

Day 11 Cusco City Tour

Travel to Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire.

Explore the Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha and the impressive archaeological complex of Sacsayhuamán. Your guide will explain the city’s Inca and colonial heritage.

Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco

Day 12 Sacred Valley of the Incas

Travel through the Sacred Valley and visit Pisac, known for its terraces, archaeological complex and traditional market.

Continue to Ollantaytambo, one of Peru’s best-preserved Inca towns. Explore its monumental terraces and ceremonial structures.

Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley

Day 13 Machu Picchu

Travel by train through the Sacred Valley toward Aguas Calientes.

Continue by bus to Machu Picchu and explore the famous Inca citadel with an official professional guide. Learn about its architecture, ceremonial spaces and historical importance.

After the visit, return to Cusco according to the confirmed train schedule.

Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco

Day 14 Free Day in Cusco

Enjoy a free day to rest, explore local markets, visit museums or walk through neighborhoods such as San Blas.

Optional excursions or additional cultural activities may be arranged at an extra cost.

Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco

Day 15 Journey to La Paz

Travel from Peru into Bolivia and continue to La Paz.

After arrival, enjoy a guided city tour featuring important plazas, traditional markets and the unusual geological formations of the Valley of the Moon.

A cable-car ride may also be included according to the final program.

Accommodation: Hotel in La Paz

Day 16 Uyuni Salt Flats

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Uyuni.

Begin the expedition with a visit to the Train Cemetery before entering the immense Uyuni Salt Flats. Depending on the season, the landscape may display geometric salt patterns or mirror-like reflections.

Accommodation: Lodge or hotel in the Uyuni region

Day 17 Incahuasi Island and Uyuni Landscapes

Continue exploring the Uyuni Salt Flats and visit Incahuasi Island, known for its giant cacti and panoramic views.

The excursion includes additional salt-flat landscapes and photographic stops according to weather and seasonal access conditions.

Accommodation: Hotel or lodge according to the program

Day 18 Calama and San Pedro de Atacama

Cross into Chile and travel toward San Pedro de Atacama.

After arrival, visit the Valley of the Moon and admire its dunes, salt formations and dramatic desert landscapes during sunset.

Accommodation: Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama

Day 19 Tatio Geysers

Depart before sunrise for the Tatio Geysers, one of the highest geothermal fields in the world.

Observe steam columns, bubbling pools and volcanic activity in the cold morning atmosphere. Depending on operating conditions, you may also enjoy a thermal bathing area.

Return to San Pedro through high-altitude landscapes.

Accommodation: Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama

Day 20 Altiplano Lagoons

Explore the high-altitude landscapes surrounding the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons.

These deep-blue lakes are surrounded by volcanoes, grasslands and wildlife habitats. The excursion may also include the Atacama Salt Flat and flamingo observation areas.

Accommodation: Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama

Day 21 San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago

Transfer to Calama Airport for your flight to Santiago.

Upon arrival, enjoy a guided city tour featuring Santiago’s historic center, important plazas, cultural districts and panoramic viewpoints.

Accommodation: Hotel in Santiago

Day 22 Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

Travel to Chile’s Pacific coast and explore Valparaíso, known for its colorful hills, historic elevators and street art.

Continue to Viña del Mar to visit its waterfront, gardens and main attractions before returning to Santiago.

Accommodation: Hotel in Santiago

Day 23 Mendoza and Wine Experience

Travel across the Andes to Mendoza, Argentina.

Visit selected wineries and learn about the production of Malbec and other regional wines. The experience may include guided tastings and a tour of vineyard facilities.

Accommodation: Hotel in Mendoza

Day 24 High Andes, Aconcagua and Puente del Inca

Travel through the spectacular Andes toward Puente del Inca, a colorful natural rock formation associated with mineral-rich waters.

Continue toward viewpoints of Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside Asia. Enjoy panoramic stops surrounded by high mountain scenery.

Accommodation: Hotel in Mendoza

Day 25 Buenos Aires

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.

Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour featuring historic plazas, elegant avenues and neighborhoods such as La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta and Puerto Madero.

An optional tango show may be arranged in the evening.

Accommodation: Hotel in Buenos Aires

Day 26 Tigre and Paraná Delta

Travel north of Buenos Aires to Tigre.

Board a boat for a journey through the channels and islands of the Paraná Delta. Learn about the distinctive lifestyle of local residents and visit artisan markets or riverside areas.

Accommodation: Hotel in Buenos Aires

Day 27 Iguazú Falls: Argentine Side

Fly to Puerto Iguazú and transfer to Iguazú National Park.

Explore the Argentine side of the waterfalls through walking circuits and observation platforms. The visit may include the dramatic Devil’s Throat viewpoint, subject to current access conditions.

Accommodation: Hotel in Puerto Iguazú

Day 28 Iguazú Falls: Brazilian Side

Cross into Brazil and visit the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls.

Follow panoramic trails offering spectacular views of the numerous waterfalls and surrounding Atlantic rainforest.

Return to your hotel after the excursion.

Accommodation: Hotel in the Iguazú region

Day 29 Flight to Rio de Janeiro

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro.

After arrival, visit Sugarloaf Mountain and enjoy panoramic views of Guanabara Bay and the city. Continue to the famous Copacabana beachfront.

Accommodation: Hotel in Rio de Janeiro

Day 30 Christ the Redeemer and Rio City Tour

Travel to Corcovado Mountain to visit Christ the Redeemer, one of Brazil’s most recognizable landmarks.

The excursion continues through traditional districts and cultural attractions. Depending on the confirmed route, the tour may include Santa Teresa, Lapa and the Selarón Steps.

Accommodation: Hotel in Rio de Janeiro

Day 31 Free Day in Rio de Janeiro

Enjoy a free day to relax on the beaches of Copacabana or Ipanema.

You may also explore local markets, enjoy Brazilian cuisine, go shopping or book an optional excursion.

Accommodation: Hotel in Rio de Janeiro

Day 32 Búzios Full-Day Excursion

Travel to Búzios, a beautiful coastal destination known for its beaches and relaxed atmosphere.

Explore the town, enjoy free time by the sea and participate in a boat excursion, subject to weather and maritime conditions.

Return to Rio de Janeiro in the evening.

Accommodation: Hotel in Rio de Janeiro

Day 33 Departure from Rio de Janeiro

At the scheduled time, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport.

This marks the end of your unforgettable 33-day South America adventure through Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil.

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