Brazilian Amazon to Lima Itinerary

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $2,730
      CAD $2,750
      AUD $2,655
      EUR €2,130
      GBP £1,655
      NZD $3,405
      ZAR R18,870
      CHF FR2,145
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      USD $2,020
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $4,750*
      CAD $4,711*
      AUD $4,588*
      EUR €3,539*
      GBP £2,887*
      NZD $5,829*
      ZAR R32,919*
      CHF FR3,742*
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Colourful frog, Amazon jungle

Cable car, Rio

Christ redeemer statue, Rio

Lily pads, Amazon

Local Peruvian girl

Architecture in Lima

Girl in traditional clothing, Cuzco

Day 1 Rio de Janeiro

Explore the dynamic streets of Brazil’s Rio. Perhaps sunbathe with locals on Copacabana Beach or go samba dancing at a pumping nightclub
ACCOM: Hotel - 1

Days 2-3 Ouro Preto

Wander the streets of this old colonial mining town and visit its fascinating Baroque churches and museums.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 2

Day 4 Bush Camp

Get a first taste of bush camping while setting up tents near the wilds of Tres Marias.
ACCOM: Bush camp (no facilities) - 1

Day 5 Cavalcante

Spend a night with the rarely visited Kalunga people, said to be the descendants of runaway slaves.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Days 6-8 Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park

Explore the stunning landscape and wildlife of Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 3

Day 9 Brasilia

Get familiar with the magnificent architecture of Brazil’s capital, Brasilia, on a guided tour.
ACCOM: Hostel - 1

Days 10-11 Central Brazil Bush Camp

An easy-going drive across central Brazil presents a great opportunity to enjoy the area’s diverse sights and beautiful landscapes.
ACCOM: Bush camp (no facilities) - 2

Day 12 Pocone

Arrive in the charming town of Pocono, which will serve as a base for a trip into the remarkable Pantanals.
ACCOM: Hotel - 1

Days 13-15 Pantanal

Journey through the expansive wetlands of Brazil, where horses, boats and canoes are all available to aid exploration.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 2, Hotel - 1

Days 16-19 West Brazil Bush Camp

Take an incredible journey across parts of central Brazil that are rarely visited, and soak in the lush scenery and fascinating landscapes.
ACCOM: Bush camp (no facilities) - 4

Day 20 Puerto Maldonado

Cross the Rio Acre and enter Peru, where a drive to Puerto Maldonado will kick-start a mind-blowing Amazon Jungle trip.
ACCOM: Hotel - 1

Days 21-22 Amazon Lodge

Travel by river for a stay in the Posada Amazonas lodge, which is tucked away within the jungle. Walk through the jungle canopy, spot exotic wildlife, take to the waters of Tres Chimbadas Lake and learn about the jungle’s secrets on a guided ethnobotanical tour.
ACCOM: Jungle Lodge - 2

Days 23-24 Cuzco

Travel to Cuzco, where the trip changes from jungle wilds to archaeological marvels in this amazing, Inca-gateway town.
ACCOM: Hotel - 2

Days 25-28 Inca Trail/Quecha Community Trek

Embark on an unforgettable Andean trek. Follow the steps of the ancient Incas through breathtaking scenery and past remote Quechua villages.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 3, Hotel - 1

Day 29 Machu Picchu/Cuzco

Explore the crumbling ruins of Machu Picchu, the 'Lost City of the Incas'. Find a quiet spot near the Sun Gate to sit back and soak up the magical atmosphere before making the return journey back to Cuzco.
ACCOM: Hotel - 1

Day 30 Cuzco

Enjoy a much-needed recovery day in lovely Cusco. Perhaps wander through cobblestone streets, check out the Spanish-colonial architecture or choose from the myriad of restaurants that line the impressive Plaza de Armas.
ACCOM: Hotel - 1

Day 31 Raqchi

Spend the night in a Quechua Indian homestay – a fantastic local experience.
ACCOM: Homestay - 1

Days 32-33 Chivay/Colca Canyon

Perhaps wash off a day of travel with a soak in the nearby thermal springs at Chivay. Visit the startling Colca Canyon and try to spot condors riding the air-currents high above.
ACCOM: Hotel - 2

Days 34-35 Arequipa

Head to the stunning ‘white city’ of Arequipa, visiting markets, mummies or simply wiling away the day exploring the cobbled streets.
ACCOM: Hotel - 2

Day 36 Puerto Inca

Revel in beach life at a beachside campsite in Puerto Inca.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Day 37 Nazca

Visit the eerie Chauchilla Cemetery and mysterious Nazca Lines, maybe opting to fly over the puzzling lines to see them in detail.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Day 38 Paracas National Reserve

Visit the Paracas National Park museum before pitching a tent in this spectacular location - one of the world's most important marine reserves.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Days 39-40 Ballestas Islands/Lima

A morning boat trip around the Ballestas Islands is a great opportunity to view local wildlife - penguins, sea lions and boobies to name a few - before heading to Lima to explore the many museums, cathedrals, plazas and cafes that are abundant in this intoxicating city.
ACCOM: Hotel - 1