23 days tour

Latin America Highlights

Latin America Highlights

This tour includes:

Accommodation

20 nights: hotel in double room 1 night: guest house in double room

Meals

Meals: 20ร—F, 2ร—M, 1ร—M (LB), 5ร—A

Transport

all rides in private vehicles train ride with the Andean Railway to Aguas Calientes and back Boat trip on Lake Titicaca

Guide

alternating German speaking tour guide

Flights

Scheduled flight from/to Frankfurt to Quito and back from Rio de Janeiro with LATAM or other airline in economy class (subject to availability; flight surcharge possible) international flights Quito - Cusco, La Paz - Uyuni, Calama - Santiago de Chile, Santiago de Chile - Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazu and Foz do Iguazu - Rio de Janeiro in economy class

Others

all entrance fees according to the program

Not included:

Others

PCR or rapid antigen tests required, if any meals and drinks not mentioned optional excursions tips personal

Insurance

Optional

optional excursions

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Itinerary of your trip Latin America Highlights

  • Day 1 Arrival To Ecuador 1ร—A
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival To Ecuador 1ร—A

      Flight to Quito. The transfer to the small town of Otavalo brings you to the northern hemisphere for the last time for the next three weeks. During a welcome dinner together you will get in the mood for the trip. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Hostal Riviera Sucre


  • Day 2 Otavalo Market And Equator Monument 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Otavalo Market And Equator Monument 1ร—F

      In the morning, explore the lively indigenous market of Otavalo. Afterwards, you will drive to the equator monument "Mitad del Mundo". Here you can stand with one leg on the northern hemisphere and the other on the southern hemisphere. In the afternoon you will reach Quito, the highest capital in the world with 2850 m. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Ikala Quito Hotel


  • Day 3 Quito And The "Road Of The Volcanoes" 1ร—(B/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Quito And The "Road Of The Volcanoes" 1ร—(B/A)

      On a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Quito, you will learn about its turbulent history and discover colonial buildings and impressive churches. Afterwards, you will drive south along the Panamericana into the heart of the central Andes. During an easy hike through the highlands you will get to know the flora and fauna. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Hosteria Papagayo

  • Day 4 Cotopaxi National Park 1ร—(B/M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cotopaxi National Park 1ร—(B/M)

      Along the "Road of the Volcanoes" we head south. In Cotopaxi National Park, the highest active volcano in the world of the same name towers with its classic cone shape and glacial cap. A walk reveals a magnificent view of Cotopaxiโ€™s massive lahar fields. Lunch at an Andean hacienda. Afterwards return to Quito. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Ikala Quito Hotel


  • Day 5 Quito - Peru: Cusco 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Quito - Peru: Cusco 1ร—F

      Transfer to the airport and flight along the Andes Cordillera to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Use the rest of the day for a tour and a first Pisco Sour! Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Amerindia Hotel


  • Day 6 Cusco: City Tour And Ruins 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cusco: City Tour And Ruins 1ร—F

      Today is dedicated to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. You will visit the city center with its numerous buildings and churches from the Inca and colonial times. The ruins of Sacsayhuaman and Kenko will also be visited. Overnight stay as on the previous day.


      Amerindia Hotel


  • Day 7 Sacred Valley 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sacred Valley 1ร—F

      In the morning you will start exploring the Sacred Valley. From the imposing complex of ruins above Pisac, you will have a breathtaking view of the valley. At the colorful market you are sure to find a souvenir or two before you drive to Ollantaytambo. Here you will visit the impressive Temple of the Sun, famous for its upright stone blocks. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Tika Wasi Valley Ollantaytambo


  • Day 8 Machu Picchu (Unesco World Heritage Site) 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Machu Picchu (Unesco World Heritage Site) 1ร—F

      A train ride through the Urubamba Valley and the evergreen rainforest brings you ever closer to your destination, Machu Picchu. By bus you will reach the complex of ruins towering over the valley. Here you will immerse yourself in the history of the place and let yourself be infected by the mysticism of times long past. In the late afternoon you will return to Cusco by train and bus. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Amerindia Hotel


  • Day 9 Cusco - Lake Titicaca 1ร—(B/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cusco - Lake Titicaca 1ร—(B/A)

      In the morning, your drive through the highlands begins. Small and large indigenous villages, herds of llamas and alpacas, and numerous snow-capped peaks adorn the landscape. Your destination is the pilgrimage site of Copacabana on the shores of the legendary Lake Titicaca. In the evening, a culinary experience awaits you: an "aptapi" meal typical of the region. Overnight stay in the guesthouse.


      Perla Del Lago Hotel


  • Day 10 Sun Island - La Paz 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sun Island - La Paz 1ร—F

      By boat you will cross over to Sun Island, where you can take a short hike. Enjoy the beautiful scenery with Lake Titicaca and the snow-capped peaks of the Royal Cordillera in the background! Afterwards, the boat will take you back to Copacabana, from where you will travel to La Paz, the highest seat of government in the world. Arrival in the late afternoon. A short walk through the narrow streets and colorful markets will give you a good impression of the metropolis of millions. The city is overlooked by the mighty Illimani (6438 m). Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Hostal Naira


  • Day 11 La Paz - Salar De Uyuni 1ร—(B/M/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      La Paz - Salar De Uyuni 1ร—(B/M/A)

      Transfer to the airport and flight to Uyuni, the gateway to the worldโ€™s largest salt desert of the same name. With four-wheel drive vehicles you will cross the huge salt lake with and visit, among other things, the salt processing village Colchani as well as the cactus island Incahuasi located in the middle of the Salar. The volcano Tunupa towers majestically above the Salar on the northern shore. In the evening you will experience the unique spectacle of the sunset in the salt desert. Overnight stay at Tayka de Sal.


      Hotel Tayka de Sal


  • Day 12 Highlands Of Bolivia 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Highlands Of Bolivia 1ร—(B/M (Lb)/A)

      In the morning you will drive again through the endless expanses of the salt desert and past the active volcano Ollague. After lunch you will drive to the lagoons, which are lined up like a ribbon. On their shores you can observe flamingos searching for food in this seemingly inhospitable area. Afterwards you will dive into the fantastic surreal desert landscape of the Siloli. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Tayka del Desierto Hotel


  • Day 13 Drive Across The Vastness Of The Altiplano To Chile 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive Across The Vastness Of The Altiplano To Chile 1ร—F

      The drive through the Bolivian highlands takes you past lonely salt deserts, smoking volcanoes and herds of llamas. You will cross the border into Chile. In the evening you will reach the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Hotel La Casa de Don Tomas


  • Day 14 Atacama Desert 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Atacama Desert 1ร—F

      The morning is at your leisure. Optionally, there are various excursions to choose from: Why not take an excursion to the hissing geysers of El Tatio or to the Salar de Atacama with its numerous flamingos. In the afternoon, visit the Moon Valley and enjoy the sunset against the picturesque backdrop of the Andes. Overnight stay as on the previous day.


      Hotel La Casa de Don Tomas


  • Day 15 Atacama Desert - Santiago De Chile With City Tour 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Atacama Desert - Santiago De Chile With City Tour 1ร—F

      In the morning transfer to the airport in Calama and flight south to the capital of Chile. After a short stopover at the hotel, you will get to know the center of the Latin American metropolis. You will visit the famous Mercado Central and discover the artistsโ€™ quarter around Cerro Santa Lucia. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Almacruz Hotel


  • Day 16 Optional Excursion To Valparaiso 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Optional Excursion To Valparaiso 1ร—F

      Today is at your leisure. Optionally, you can take a full-day excursion to the Pacific coast to Valparaiso and Viรฑa del Mar. The historic city center of Valparaiso with its colonial buildings and the many colorful wooden houses is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way back you can visit a winery in the Casablanca Valley. Overnight stay as on the previous day.


      Almacruz Hotel


  • Day 17 Santiago De Chile - Buenos Aires With City Tour 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Santiago De Chile - Buenos Aires With City Tour 1ร—F

      Transfer to the airport and flight over the Andes Cordillera to the tango metropolis Buenos Aires. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon you will take a 4-hour city tour through the "Paris of South America". You will visit the Plaza de Mayo, scene of the revolution that led to Argentinaโ€™s independence in 1810. In the evening you should not miss the visit of a tango show. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Principado Downtown


  • Day 18 Optional Excursions In Buenos Aires 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Optional Excursions In Buenos Aires 1ร—F

      The day is at your leisure. Take an optional excursion to the Tigre Delta or to a typical Argentine estancia. Here you will be transported back to the past century with a delicious asado, a barbecue. Overnight stay as on the previous day.


      Principado Downtown


  • Day 19 Iguazu Waterfalls - Argentine Side 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Iguazu Waterfalls - Argentine Side 1ร—F

      Transfer to the airport and flight to Puerto Iguazu, which is located in the middle of the tropical rainforest. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon you will visit the Argentine side of the famous waterfalls. The overwhelming natural spectacle of the 270 waterfalls and the islands lying between them in the spraying water is at your feet. Overnight stay at the hotel.


      Hotel Jardin de Iguazu


  • Day 20 Brazil: Iguazu Waterfalls - Rio De Janeiro 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Brazil: Iguazu Waterfalls - Rio De Janeiro 1ร—F

      Today you will visit the impressive Brazilian side. At the "Devilโ€™s Gorge" you have a spectacular view into the gorge, on whose walls the water falls down up to 82 m deep. Optionally, you can marvel at the panorama during a helicopter tour - a unique experience. The flight can be organized directly on site. Afterwards you will drive to the airport and fly to Rio de Janeiro. Transfer and overnight at the hotel.


      Atlantis Copacabana Hotel


  • Day 21 Rio De Janeiro: Corcovado And Christ Statue 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rio De Janeiro: Corcovado And Christ Statue 1ร—F

      Your destination is The Christ Statue on Corcovado. Take a leisurely cogwheel train up to the top. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the city - all of Rio de Janeiro is at your feet. The afternoon is free for your own wanderings. Overnight stay as on the previous day.


      Atlantis Copacabana Hotel


  • Day 22 Rio De Janeiro: Sugar Loaf Mountain - Departure 1ร—F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rio De Janeiro: Sugar Loaf Mountain - Departure 1ร—F

      Sugarloaf Mountain, a famous postcard motif, is also one of Rioโ€™s most beautiful viewpoints. Look down on the bay with its various beaches and the Atlantic rainforest. Optionally, take a helicopter tour (5-20 min, from about โ‚ฌ80). Your tour takes you through the colonial influenced old town in Rioโ€™s past. Afterwards transfer to the airport and journey home.



  • Day 23 Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival

      Arrival in Germany.



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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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