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Quito to Santiago Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $3,665
      CAD $3,685
      AUD $3,560
      EUR €2,855
      GBP £2,220
      NZD $4,565
      ZAR R28,470
      CHF FR3,305
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $2,190
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $5,855*
      CAD $5,811*
      AUD $5,655*
      EUR €4,383*
      GBP £3,555*
      NZD $7,193*
      ZAR R43,701*
      CHF FR5,037*
      *
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

Trip Validity

  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Tour Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile from Quito to Santiago.

Adventure through South America on a tour encapsulating Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile. Travelling from Quito to Santiago, journey along the spine of the Andes from the heights of Quito to cosmopolitan Santiago. Venture into landscapes of breathtaking beauty and marvel at ancient mysteries as you travel through five counties over 61 unforgettable days. Discover the colonial charm and lush jungles of Ecuador, visit remote Quechua communities while trekking through the Andes, gaze in awe at ancient ruins in Peru, survey vast natural wonders in Bolivia and savour the mouth-watering aromas of a traditional barbecue while staying on an Argentine estancia. This unbelievable Overland adventure will leave you humbled and amazed by the breadth of culture in this spectacular continent.

  • Journey into the depths of the Amazon Jungle
  • Relax on tropical beaches
  • Visit the ancient Temples of the Sun and Moon
  • Delight in Peru's colonial charm in Arequipa
  • Sample traditional Peruvian delicacies in Cuzco
  • Visit Bolivia and explore the desolate landscape of Salar de Uyuni
  • Travel to Argentina and enjoy a night out in lively Salta
  • Channel that inner cowboy on a ranch stay

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Quito to Santiago Summary

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Days 57-59 Mendoza

Famed for its wine and raft of adventure activities, Mendoza is a lovely city to get lost in with its wide streets, excellent eateries and gorgeous plazas.

Days 60-61 Santiago

Set within a circle of snow-capped mountains, Santiago is vibrant, artistic and gourmet - and the gateway to adventures in the snow, sea or desert.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Quito, Ecuador

  • Finish:

    Santiago, Chile

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (2 nts), Camping (with facilities) (20 nts), Guesthouse (4 nts), Homestay (1 nt), Hostel (4 nts), Hotel (25 nts), Lodge (3 nts)

  • Transport:

    Boat, Overland vehicle, Train

  • Included activities:

    3 night/3 day Amazon Adventure, Alternative Inca Trail and Quechua Community trek, Ballestas Island entrance fee, Chan Chan Archaeological Site, Chauchilla cemetery, Isla del Sol boat trip, Jeep tour of Uyuni Salt Flats, Lord of Sipan Museum, Machu Picchu guided tour, Paracas National Park, Pyramids of Sun and Moon, Quilmes Ruins, Raqchi Artisan Centre and ruins, Sillustani Ruins and Museum w/Guide, Tour of the Sacred Valley, Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo, Trek from Quilotoa to Chugchilan, Trekking, Uros Island boat trip on Lake Titicaca, Vineyard Tour, Visit to Banos

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    1760kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    You need to choose whether you wish to hike the Classic Inca Trail or the <a href="http://www.intrepidtravel.com/pdf/inca-advisory/Community_Trek_Peru.pdf&quot;&gt; Quechua Community Trek </a> at the time of booking. If you do not indicate a preference, the <a href="http://www.intrepidtravel.com/pdf/inca-advisory/Community_Trek_Peru.pdf&quot;&gt; Quechua Community Trek </a> will be confirmed automatically.

    Classic Inca Trail permits are sold on a request basis only. Once deposit is paid and passport details provided, Intrepid will endeavour to secure a permit for you. If Classic Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you will be booked on the <a href="http://www.intrepidtravel.com/pdf/inca-advisory/Community_Trek_Peru.pdf&quot;&gt; Quechua Community Trek </a> instead.

    The Classic Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February you will be automatically booked to hike the <a href="http://www.intrepidtravel.com/pdf/inca-advisory/Community_Trek_Peru.pdf&quot;&gt; Quechua Community Trek </a>.

    Should you choose not to hike at all, please let us know in writing at the time of booking so alternative arrangements can be made. Without this prior warning, local fees may apply.

  • Trip price from

    USD $3,665
    CAD $3,685
    AUD $3,560
    EUR €2,855
    GBP £2,220
    NZD $4,565
    ZAR R28,470
    CHF FR3,305
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    Kitty

    USD $2,190
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $5,855*
    CAD $5,811*
    AUD $5,655*
    EUR €4,383*
    GBP £3,555*
    NZD $7,193*
    ZAR R43,701*
    CHF FR5,037*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $95
    CAD $95
    AUD $92
    EUR €71
    GBP £58
    NZD $117
    ZAR R716
    CHF FR82
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About Argentina , Bolivia , Chile , Ecuador , Peru

    • 61
    • GDOAC
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $3,665
      CAD $3,685
      AUD $3,560
      EUR €2,855
      GBP £2,220
      NZD $4,565
      ZAR R28,470
      CHF FR3,305
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $2,190
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $5,855*
      CAD $5,811*
      AUD $5,655*
      EUR €4,383*
      GBP £3,555*
      NZD $7,193*
      ZAR R43,701*
      CHF FR5,037*
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Overland
    • Basix
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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You must check that permits are available for the date you start the Inca Trail. For example, if your trip starts on July 11, and the Inca Trail starts on day 4, you will need your permit on July 14.

This information should be used as a guide only as availability may change by the time we receive your request.

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Inca Trail Availability

Available

Inca Trail permits are available. You can book your trip for this date.

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Inca Trail permits may still be available, please contact us so we can check the current availability and make arrangements for you.

Alternative Routes

Inca Trail permits are now sold out. However, you can opt to hike the Inca Quarry Trail - with spectacular and diverse sceneries this trek is an exceptional alternative to the very busy Inca Trail. Alternatively, travel by train through the picturesque Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes. Both options include a visit to Machu Picchu! Please contact us to arrange the one that suits you best!