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Quito to Ushuaia Overview

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      USD $5,170
      CAD $5,205
      AUD $5,030
      EUR €4,030
      GBP £3,135
      NZD $6,445
      ZAR R40,205
      CHF FR4,665
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      USD $2,860
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $8,030*
      CAD $7,982*
      AUD $7,767*
      EUR €6,026*
      GBP £4,879*
      NZD $9,877*
      ZAR R60,096*
      CHF FR6,927*
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel South America on an adventure from Quito to Rio de Janeiro

Get set for the ultimate South American journey. Covering five countries over 83 amazing days, this adventure incorporates all the highlights of this mighty continent: spectacular scenery, magnificent ruins, fascinating culture and some of the friendliest people on the planet. Start among the glorious colonial buildings of Quito, then penetrate deep into the Amazon jungle before heading south to Peru to follow the footsteps of the Incas. Marvel at the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu, visit the fascinating floating islands on Lake Titicaca, and survey vast Bolivian salt flats. If it's unspoilt nature you're after then this trip has it covered: majestic glaciers, verdant forests, crystal lakes, soaring mountains and more. This unforgettable trip will leave you enchanted by the breathtaking scenery and friendly people of this remarkable continent.

  • Visit Ecuador and admire the ornate buildings of Quito's Old Town
  • Explore South America's lush Amazon jungle
  • Cruise around Peru's Ballestas Islands
  • Experience a Peruvian homestay near the Colca Canyon
  • Reach dizzying heights on the Inca Trail
  • Travel to Bolivia and marvel at Uyuni's vast salt flats
  • Sip on some of Chile's fine wines
  • Go trekking in the Torres del Paine National Park

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Quito to Ushuaia 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 60-62 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.

Day 63 Salto del Laja

With four beautiful waterfalls cascading from the river Laja, Salto del Laja is a celebrated summer holiday destination surrounded by forests and greenery.

Days 64-65 Pucon

With the spectacular Villarrica volcano bubbling away in the background, captivating Pucon is an adventure lover's paradise with outdoor activities galore in a gorgeous natural setting.

Day 66 Puerto Montt/Overnight Ferry

A port city known for its salmon, Puerto Montt sits at the top of Chile's Lakes District and is a busy place with a Germanic heritage.

Day 67 Carretera Austral

A picturesque town with wooden houses, verdant forests and a great reputation for rug making, Puyuhuapi is a beautiful stop along the exceptional Carretera Austral.

Days 68-70 Chilean Fjord Coast

Chile's southern fjord coast is a kaleidoscope of fjords, channels, grassy plains, snow-capped mountains, charming villages, winding roads and virtually-untouched landscapes. Running through the sunburnt Pinturas River Canyon, Rio Pinturas runs through Patagonia and is home to the Cueva de las Manos, a cave filled with pictures of prehistoric hands and animals.

Days 71-73 Los Glaciares National Park/El Chalten

Los Glaciares National Park is resplendent with its 47 glaciers, soaring mountains perfect for climbing, inviting grassy plains and lakes of the deepest blue. The small village of El Chalten, nestled between picturesque mountains within Glacier National Park, is mainly a campsite for visitors, albeit a spectacular one.

Days 74-75 Perito Moreno Glacier/El Calafate

Surrounded by snowy-mountain peaks and endless grass plains, El Calafate is famed for its proximity to the Perito Moreno Glacier. One of the few advancing glaciers in the world, Perito Moreno Glacier is a glorious, electric-blue mass of ice that occasionally breaks dramatically into Lago Argentino. Originally a place for wool traders to gather, El Calafate has grown into a charming town with lots of restaurants and outdoor activities on offer.

Days 76-80 Torres del Paine National Park

Located in the wilds of Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is one of the world's most beautiful landscapes with glaciers, lakes and dramatic mountain peaks.

Day 81 Strait of Magellan

Unpredictable currents and winds, combined with the narrowness of the passage, has made the Straits of Magellan a beautiful yet precarious route for many ships over the centuries.

Days 82-83 Ushuaia

A picturesque town at the end of the world, Ushuaia is the launching pad for many Antarctica trips and is also excellent for hiking and mountain-based activities.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Quito, Ecuador

  • Finish:

    Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (6 nts), Camping (with facilities) (32 nts), Guesthouse (4 nts), Homestay (1 nt), Hostel (5 nts), Hotel (29 nts), Lodge (3 nts), Overnight ferry (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Boat, Ferry, 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, Colgante Glacier, Cueva de las Manos, Isla del Sol boat trip, Jeep tour of Uyuni Salt Flats, Lord of Sipan Museum, Los Glaciaries National Park, Machu Picchu guided tour, Moreno Glacier, Paracas National Park, Pyramids of Sun and Moon, Quilmes Ruins, Raqchi Artisan Centre and ruins, Sillustani Ruins and Museum w/Guide, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, 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, Wine tasting

  • Notes:

    Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.

  • Trip price from

    USD $5,170
    CAD $5,205
    AUD $5,030
    EUR €4,030
    GBP £3,135
    NZD $6,445
    ZAR R40,205
    CHF FR4,665
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    USD $2,860
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  • Total price from

    USD $8,030*
    CAD $7,982*
    AUD $7,767*
    EUR €6,026*
    GBP £4,879*
    NZD $9,877*
    ZAR R60,096*
    CHF FR6,927*
    *     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 $96
    CAD $96
    AUD $93
    EUR €72
    GBP £58
    NZD $119
    ZAR R724
    CHF FR83
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    • 83
    • GDVHC
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $5,170
      CAD $5,205
      AUD $5,030
      EUR €4,030
      GBP £3,135
      NZD $6,445
      ZAR R40,205
      CHF FR4,665
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $2,860
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $8,030*
      CAD $7,982*
      AUD $7,767*
      EUR €6,026*
      GBP £4,879*
      NZD $9,877*
      ZAR R60,096*
      CHF FR6,927*
      *
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    • Overland
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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 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!