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Services of Oasis Crew Guide on Inca Trail Guide in Machu Picchu

Meals

Meals on Inca Trail Pantanal meals Meals - approx. 50%

Others

Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 days trek Entrance to Machu Picchu Boat tour on Lake Titicaca Torres del Paine National Park - park entrance fee included Pantanal - includes accommodation, meals & activities Iguazu Falls - entrance to Argentina side Camping and Cooking equipment

Transport

All transport on Oasis Expedition Truck

Accommodation

Accommodation - approx. 50% camping & 50% simple hostels/hotels Overnight stay with local family on Lake Titicaca

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Others

Visas Airport Taxes & Transfers Drinks Tips Local Payment of USD 2300 (2023) or USD 2400 (2024) payable at the start of the trip

Flights

International flights are not included

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Ballestas Island Boat TripUS$15 Colca Canyon - National Park entrance fee and guided overnight tour, fromUS$65 Dune Buggies & Sandboarding (combo)US$65 Guide & Staff Tips - Inca Trail treksUS$50 Nazca Lines Flight (weather permitting), fromUS$100 Porter on Inca Trail to carry up to 5kg of belongings (recommended!)US$30 Cusco City TourUS$10 Cusco Museum Day PassUS$20 Mountain Biking - Cusco, fromUS$10 Sacred Valley Tour, fromUS$25 La Paz City tours, fromUS$15 Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking, fromUS$115 Potosi Guided Mine VisitUS$20 Uyuni Salt Lake - 1 Day Tour inc. LunchUS$55 Cafayate Bike Hire & Wine TastingsUS$20 Canopy Zip Line - SaltaUS$50 Horse Riding Salta - Incl. Transfers and LunchUS$60 Mendoza Wine TourUS$25 Whitewater Rafting - SaltaUS$45 Beagle Channel Boat Trips - UshuaiaUS$50 Horseriding, Bariloche - 3hrsUS$95 Kayaking, Bariloche, fromUS$50 Moreno Glacier Day Trip - El Calafate, fromUS$45 Paragliding - BarilocheUS$90 Viedma Glacier - El ChaltenUS$60 Viedma Glacier Ice Trekking or Climbing - El Chalten, fromUS$150 Hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park - Ushuaia, fromUS$57 Snorkel with Sea Lions (Puerto Madryn)US$140 Valdes Peninsular - 1 Day Tour - Puerto Madryn, fromUS$90 Walking Tours - Buenos AiresUS$10 Graffiti Tour - Buenos AiresUS$30 Ferry to UruguayUS$85 Tango Show - Buenos AiresUS$65 Boat Trip - Iguazu FallsUS$30 Jesuit MissionUS$10 Funicular de SantiagoUS$6 Santa Catalina Winery TourUS$15 Museo Chileno de Arte PrecolombinoUS$15 Camping fee for overnight treks - Torres del PaineUS$10 Horse Riding - Torres del Paine, fromUS$50 Return Ferry to Main Trekking Route - Torres del PaineUS$30 Villarica Volcano Climb - inc. guide & equipment - PuconUS$110 Whitewater Rafting - Pucon, fromUS$40 Abseil & Dive Trip (need PADI) - Bonito, fromUS$350 Abseil & Snorkel Trip - Bonito, fromUS$240 Bird Sanctuary - Iguazu FallsUS$20 Blue Lake Cave - BonitoUS$30 Boat Cruise - ParatiUS$30 Brasilia Museums - Brasilia, fromUS$2 Boat Trip - Iguazu FallsUS$30 Helicopter Flight - Iguazu FallsUS$120 Iguazu Falls Entrance Fee (Brazil)US$23 Pantanal Activity Package, fromUS$55 Rio da Prata Snorkelling (1 Day) - Bonito, fromUS$75 River Tubing - BonitoUS$30 Favela and/or City Tours - Rio, fromUS$30 Handgliding - Rio, fromUS$180

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1-7: Lima To Colca Canyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1-7: Lima To Colca Canyon

Departing Lima our next stop is the Ballestas Islands in the Paracas National Reserve. By boat, you have the opportunity to visit the rare and exotic sea birds and mammals that inhabit these islands. An hour's drive inland in the heart of the Ica Desert is the Oasis of Huacachina; if its an adrenaline rush you're after, you have the option to head out on a custom made dune buggy & roar across the desert sands to the top of enormous dunes & then sandboard down them - headfirst on a greased-up plank of wood! Then, after an unforgettable desert sunset, we sit around the campfire while our guides cook up a storm, followed by a night sleeping out under the stars. In the morning we make our way to one of the world's great archaeological mysteries The Nazca Lines. These huge figures and shapes, carved into the desert floor are best viewed from the air - South American travel is not complete until you have seen these unbelievable ancient mysteries. Still heading south we visit Chauchilla Cemetery with its well-preserved mummies, on our way to Puerto Inca, at this ancient Inca harbour we camp at the beach and enjoy our last night at sea level before beginning our climb back into the towering Andes. The next two nights are spent in Arequipa at 2325m, giving us time to acclimatise, and enjoy this beautiful colonial city with its impressive El Misti Volcano in the background. Arequipa is also the gateway to one of the deepest canyons in the world. Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, Colca Canyon is an awesome sight. Here, if you get up early, Condors can be seen circling lazily on the thermals rising from the canyon floor.
Day 2 Day 8-14: Colca Canyon To Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8-14: Colca Canyon To Cusco

Widely considered to be the most interesting city for South American travel, our next stop Cusco is surrounded by the Sacred Valley of the Incas and offers a wide range of activities to explore the region. We will base ourselves here for 6 days giving us enough time for the Inca Trail trip, which is regarded by many to be the highlight of their South America tour. There are several treks which you can take in Machu Picchu. When permits are still available, we will organise the Classic Trail trek, but great alternative Inca Trail treks, like the Lares or Salkantay, can be arranged when the Classic is not available or by your choice (must be pre-arranged at time of booking). These alternatives mean that you still get to visit Machu Picchu. Tours to Machu Picchu are unbelievable; a trip to this City in the Clouds is an ancient and awe-inspiring part of our South America travel tour. Besides seeing Machu Picchu, you can enjoy the architectural uniqueness of Cusco and explore some of the colourful surrounding markets. Please note that for all those visiting Machu Picchu there is now the option to buy a ticket to go up the summit next to Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu. Tickets for this must be requested at the time of your booking with us, and payment made in advance in the UK. You will have the option to add the tickets to go up to Huayna Picchu when you make your booking online, be sure to add them if you would like them.
Day 3 Day 15-19: Cusco To La Paz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15-19: Cusco To La Paz

Bordering Peru and Bolivia at 3800m lies Lake Titicaca, the home of the Uros Indians who have made their dwellings on floating reed islands. By boat, we visit the floating islands during the day and then we go that one step beyond the average tourist and spend the night with one of the Indian families on the lesser-known islands Isla Amantani or Taquile. Spending some time during South America travel in these local communities will provide a unique opportunity to learn more about the traditional lifestyle of the Andean people and their customs. From here it is a day drive to the capital of Bolivia - La Paz. This is a great place to visit a club, dedicated to Andean folk music, and perhaps buy some souvenirs in one of the authentic markets such as the witches market.
Day 4 Day 20-25: La Paz To Uyuni
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20-25: La Paz To Uyuni

Leaving La Paz we enter real Bolivia, where the Aymara and Quechua Indians scrape a living from their small plots of land in the harsh climate and paved roads are virtually non-existent. A days drive brings us to Potosi. At over 4000m it is the highest city of its size in the world and 400 years ago it was the largest city in all the Americas. Vast amounts of silver were extracted from Potosi and shipped to Spain in years gone by. The adventurous who have undertaken South American travel will appreciate the opportunity to go down one of these mines where mining techniques have remained unchanged for centuries. Visiting the ancient mint or having a tour around the Casa Nacional de Moneda (National Money House) also provides a good look into Potosi's and Bolivia's past. Leaving the bleak Altiplano we arrive at the shimmering white Salt Flats of Uyuni.
Day 5 Day 26-29: Uyuni To Salta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 26-29: Uyuni To Salta

It is possible to venture out into the salt lakes for a 1-day excursion. With no roads and only vague tracks to follow it makes for an unforgettable experience. Our descent through the Andean passes is spectacular as we cross into Argentina towards the colonial city of Salta where we have a couple of free days.
Day 6 Day 30-35: Salta To Santiago
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 30-35: Salta To Santiago

After Salta, we head south winding around lakes and weaving through baked cliffs until we reach Cafayate, the first wine region of Argentina. Famous for its white wines, you can explore some of the wineries on foot or by bicycle. Continuing south we join route 40, the longest route in Argentina, to Mendoza, the biggest wine region in Argentina. Here you can indulge in more wine and a good steak! From here we head for Chile as we cross the Andes past the Inca Bridge and San Martin's pass and into the modern capital, Santiago.
Day 7 Day 36: Santiago
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 36: Santiago

We have a free day to explore Santiago, with famous Chilean Steak houses, Casillero del Diablo winery, Skiing available in the winter, you will find it easy to pass the days away.
Day 8 Day 37-42: Santiago To Bariloche
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 37-42: Santiago To Bariloche

If you are travelling on a 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 our 'Winter in Patagonia' notes below for further details. Leaving Santiago, we pass small villages and deep blue lakes with mountains towering above us as we wind through Chile's Lake District. Pucon, an outdoors centre in its own right, will be our base for the next few days from where it is possible to organise whitewater rafting, water sports, horse riding and one-day hikes up nearby Villarrica Volcano. Ascending the Andes via some spectacular mountain passes we arrive in Bariloche, Argentina. This very popular holiday destination for Argentinians is the top ski resort on the continent and also has several hiking trails and great nightlife.
Day 9 Day 43-58: Bariloche To Ushuaia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 43-58: Bariloche To Ushuaia

Heading further down through Argentina into the deep south on a good dirt road we enter the vast wilderness of Patagonia. The perpetual wind makes it difficult for trees and plants to grow, so for a while, we are faced with endless grassland. However, our long drive will soon be rewarded with the stupendous views that Los Glaciares National Park provides - it also has the largest glacier in the world and here we have the option to take a boat ride up close to Perito Moreno Glacier, almost 200 ft high. Torres del Paine NP is another area of outstanding beauty where huge granite cliffs dominate the landscape. A good way to explore the area is either hiking or by horseback. Here there is the option to complete the famous W-Trek (bookable as an Add on). Please note that spaces on this trek are subject to availability. For those who do not want to complete the W-Trek, there are options of shorter day hikes in the park that do not need to be booked ahead and you are free to do as you choose once there. We continue south towards the wild and hauntingly beautiful land at the world's end, the island of Tierra del Fuego. We cross by ferry to the most southerly town in the world Ushuaia, from where you can view the green waters of the Beagle Channel and the snow-clad peaks beyond. Winter in Patagonia - Please note that the trips which travel through this part of Patagonia between July and September will coincide with winter in Patagonia. This will allow us to see the Andes at their most impressive, driving past towering snow-capped peaks and experiencing this rugged wilderness at a time of year that not many other travellers get to see! We will hopefully have the chance to ski or snowboard in Bariloche and Ushuaia, ice-climb across glaciers in El Chalten, and hike in national parks at the most dramatic time of year. However, weather conditions can be unpredictable, and there is a chance that certain roads will not be passable, so we cannot guarantee following our planned itinerary to Tierra del Fuego; changes may have to be made with little or no notice. But if this is required we will make a new plan and find a different route that will be sure to offer its attractions and experiences, so come prepared for an adventure!
Day 10 Day 59-67: Ushuaia To Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 59-67: Ushuaia To Buenos Aires

We now cross to the Atlantic coast of Patagonia and visit one of the marine sanctuaries. Penguins, Sea Lions, Elephant Seals, Sea Birds and sometimes Whales can be seen. Following the excellent paved roads north along the coast, we pass through some quite affluent towns. One, Puerto Madryn, was the landing place over a century ago for the first group of Welsh settlers that subsequently colonised and now farm the surrounding area. We traverse the vast Pampas grasslands, South America's cowboy country, where gun-toting gauchos on horseback look after vast herds of cattle. Travel to Argentina is not complete without a visit to the country's capital, and so we follow the coast to Buenos Aires.
Day 11 Day 68-69: Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 68-69: Buenos Aires

Renowned for its steaks, fine wines, tango dancing, ice cream and great nightlife! A few days in this smart cosmopolitan city and you could be forgiven for thinking you were back in Europe. From here you will also have the opportunity to travel across the Rio Plata by ferry to Montevideo & Colonia de Sacramento to visit Uruguay.
Day 12 Day 70-75: Buenos Aires To Iguazu Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 70-75: Buenos Aires To Iguazu Falls

We depart Buenos Aires and start making our way north towards Brazil. Continuing through Argentina, we visit the region between Argentina and Paraguay that is home to many Jesuit Missions built in the 16th century to convert the Guarany Indians. We visit the ruins of San Ignacio before crossing the border into Brazil, where we also cross from Spanish to Portuguese, and it is time to get our tongues around a new linguistic challenge! The Iguazu Falls form the natural border between Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, higher than Niagara and wider than Victoria Falls they are an awe-inspiring place to spend the next three days before we continue with travel to Brazil. The lush tropical forest surrounding the falls has many walking trails leading to smaller hidden falls, ideal to refresh from the steaming heat and abounding with parrots, toucans, woodpeckers and colourful plants. Here you can also undertake several optional activities such as rafting, helicopter flights and mountain bike riding.
Day 13 Day 76-81: Iguazu Falls To Pantanal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 76-81: Iguazu Falls To Pantanal

The next stop is Bonito where we can swim and snorkel in some of the clearest rivers and lakes in the world. Spectacular walks in the mountainous forests may reveal wildlife that includes monkeys, alligators and anaconda. We begin our travel to Brazil in earnest as we journey on to the Pantanal region where we organise treks and horse rides out into the vast wetlands which are home to over 600 species of birds and 350 kinds of fish, piranha being common, as well as an abundance of reptiles and animals. Try your hand at Piranha fishing too!
Day 14 Day 82-86: Pantanal To Parati
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 82-86: Pantanal To Parati

We now head to the coastal village of Parati. This unspoilt and picturesque town has remained fundamentally unaltered for three centuries. Cars have been banned from its cobbled streets that run down to the seashore, instead of mountain bikes are used and are a good way to get around. Another great way to explore the secluded islands of this pristine coastline is by taking a sailing trip in one of the traditional schooners.
Day 15 Day 87: Parati To Rio
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 87: Parati To Rio

Our final drive takes us to the hedonistic playground of Rio de Janeiro, where the folk are raring to party out of their minds and live purely for the moment. Your adventure finishes on arrival in Rio. The Carnival and New Year's Eve celebrations are always chaotic, crowded and fun and a must during any stint of travel to Brazil! We have Carnival and New Year packages available if you would like to join us for the celebrations.

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Lima To Rio (87 Days) Kingdoms & Carnivals

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Itinerary of your trip Lima To Rio (87 Days) Kingdoms & Carnivals

Day 1-7: Lima To Colca Canyon

Day 8-14: Colca Canyon To Cusco

Day 15-19: Cusco To La Paz

Day 20-25: La Paz To Uyuni

Day 26-29: Uyuni To Salta

Day 30-35: Salta To Santiago

Day 36: Santiago

Day 37-42: Santiago To Bariloche

Day 43-58: Bariloche To Ushuaia

Day 59-67: Ushuaia To Buenos Aires

Day 68-69: Buenos Aires

Day 70-75: Buenos Aires To Iguazu Falls

Day 76-81: Iguazu Falls To Pantanal

Day 82-86: Pantanal To Parati

Day 87: Parati To Rio

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