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Rio to Lima Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $3,630
      CAD $3,650
      AUD $3,530
      EUR €2,830
      GBP £2,200
      NZD $4,525
      ZAR R28,210
      CHF FR3,275
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $2,600
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $6,230*
      CAD $6,174*
      AUD $6,018*
      EUR €4,644*
      GBP £3,786*
      NZD $7,645*
      ZAR R46,293*
      CHF FR5,331*
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Trip Validity

  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Journey Overland from Brazil to Peru via Argentina and Bolivia.

Taking off from Rio, this colossal Overland tour from Rio de Janeiro to Lima is for travellers wanting to really peel back the layers of South America. It's got everything - bewitching Buenos Aires, Machu Picchu and Inca trekking along ancient pathways and the mysterious Nazca Lines. You will experience some of the most diverse, dramatic and captivating terrain the world has to offer including verdant Brazilian forests, the thundering Iguazu Falls, vast Bolivian salt flats, soaring Andean mountains and the moonlike Valle de la Luna. Along the way, learn about this regions fascinating, varied history, rub shoulders with chatty locals and try to find one reason not to fall in love with South America.

  • Be charmed by Cuzco
  • Be immersed in the colour of La Paz
  • Experience traditional life on Lake Titicaca
  • Explore the wetlands of the Pantanal
  • Sample Argentinean wine
  • Savour the aromas of a traditional Argentine barbecue
  • Stay at a working cattle ranch
  • Watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu

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Rio to Lima Summary

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Day 57 Nazca

Rebuilt completely after a devastating earthquake in 1996, Nazca is home to the mysterious Nazca Lines and a city of colourful houses with a pretty main square.

Day 58 Paracas National Reserve

Home to a large number of birds and wildlife species, Paracas National Reserve helps preserve Peru's marine ecosystem and the cultural heritage of the Paracas people.

Days 59-60 Ballestas Islands/Lima

With birds circling ahead, a dramatic coastline with stone arches and caves, and animals galore lazing on rocks and beaches, the Ballestas Islands are a visual feast. Lima is a large, fascinating hotchpotch of architectural styles, coastal scenes, world cuisines, impressive museums, traditional culture and modern arts and nightlife.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Finish:

    Lima, Peru

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (3 nts), Camping (with facilities) (24 nts), Hacienda (2 nts), Homestay (2 nts), Hostel (1 nt), Hotel (27 nts)

  • Transport:

    Boat, Jeep, Overland vehicle, Train

  • Included activities:

    Alternative Inca Trail and Quechua Community trek, Ballestas Islands boat trip, Boat trip, Chauchilla cemetery, Cuzco Visitor Ticket, Isla del Sol boat trip, Jeep tour of Uyuni Salt Flats, Jesuit Mission ruins and museum, San Ignacio de Mini, Machu Picchu guided tour, Paracas National Park, Quilmes Ruins, Raqchi Artisan Centre and ruins, Sillustani Ruins and Museum w/Guide, Tour of the Sacred Valley, Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo, Trekking, Two night Pantanal adventure, Uros Island boat trip on Lake Titicaca, Valle de la Luna Excursion, Vineyard Tour, Visit Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls (entrance fee included), Visit Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls (entrance fee included)

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    1673kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. 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.

    2. 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 $3,630
    CAD $3,650
    AUD $3,530
    EUR €2,830
    GBP £2,200
    NZD $4,525
    ZAR R28,210
    CHF FR3,275
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    USD $2,600
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $6,230*
    CAD $6,174*
    AUD $6,018*
    EUR €4,644*
    GBP £3,786*
    NZD $7,645*
    ZAR R46,293*
    CHF FR5,331*
    *     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 $103
    CAD $102
    AUD $100
    EUR €77
    GBP £63
    NZD $127
    ZAR R771
    CHF FR88
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    • 60
    • GDOSC
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $3,630
      CAD $3,650
      AUD $3,530
      EUR €2,830
      GBP £2,200
      NZD $4,525
      ZAR R28,210
      CHF FR3,275
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $2,600
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $6,230*
      CAD $6,174*
      AUD $6,018*
      EUR €4,644*
      GBP £3,786*
      NZD $7,645*
      ZAR R46,293*
      CHF FR5,331*
      *
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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

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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!