51 days tour

Santiago To Rio (51 Days) Coast To Coast Via Patagonia

Santiago To Rio (51 Days) Coast To Coast Via Patagonia

This tour includes:

Guide

Services of 2 Oasis Crew

Accommodation

Accommodation is included All accommodation fees - approx 60% camping & 40% simple hotels/hostels Camping equipment

Others

Torres del Paine National Park - entrance fee included Pantanal region - includes accommodation, meals & activities Iguazu Falls - entrance to Argentina side Meals prepared by group or provided - approx 50% Cooking equipment

Meals

Approx. 50% of meals included

Transport

All transport on Oasis Expedition Truck

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Optional Excursions as listed in the pre-departure information

Insurance

Travel Insurance is compulsory but not included

Others

Visas Local Payment of USD 1250 (2022), USD 1250 (2023) or USD 1325 (2025) payable at the start of the trip Airport Taxes and Transfers Meals while in hotels Drinks Tips

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Santiago To Rio (51 Days) Coast To Coast Via Patagonia

  • Day 1 Day 1-6: Santiago To Bariloche
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1-6: Santiago To Bariloche

      If you are travelling on the trip that travels through Patagonia from July to September, please be aware it will get very cold at times with temperatures well below zero, and you can expect snowfall. Please be prepared for cold conditions, with thermal clothing and the correct sleeping bag. On our July to September trips in Patagonia, this section of the trip is subject to change en route. Please see our โ€™Winter in Patagoniaโ€™ notes below for further details. Leaving Santiago, we pass small villages and deep blue lakes with mountains towering above us as we wind through Chileโ€™s Lake District. Pucon, an outdoors centre in its own right, will be our base for the next few days from where it is possible to organise whitewater rafting, water sports, horse riding and one day hikes up nearby Villarrica Volcano. Ascending the Andes via some spectacular mountain passes we arrive in Bariloche, Argentina. This very popular holiday destination for Argentinians is the top ski resort on the continent and also has several hiking trails and a great nightlife.

  • Day 2 Day 7-22: Bariloche To Ushuaia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7-22: Bariloche To Ushuaia

      Heading further down through Argentina into the deep south on a good dirt road we enter the vast wilderness of Patagonia. The perpetual wind makes it difficult for trees and plants to grow, so for a while we are faced with endless grassland. However our long drive will soon be rewarded with the stupendous views that Los Glaciares National Park provides - it also has the largest glacier in the world and here we have the option to take a boat ride up close to Perito Moreno Glacier, almost 200 ft high. Torres del Paine NP is another area of outstanding beauty where huge granite cliffs dominate the landscape. A good way to explore the area is either hiking or by horseback. Here there is the option to complete the famous W-Trek (bookable as an Add on). Please note that spaces on this trek are subject to availability. For those who do not want to complete the W-Trek there are options of shorter day hikes in the park which do not need to be booked ahead and you are free to do as you choose once there. We continue south towards the wild and hauntingly beautiful land at worlds end, the island of Tierra del Fuego. We cross by ferry to the most southerly town in the world Ushuaia, from where you can view the green waters of the Beagle Channel and the snow clad peaks beyond. Winter in Patagonia - Please note that the trips which travel through this part of Patagonia between July and September will coincide with winter in Patagonia. This will give us the opportunity to see the Andes at their most impressive, driving past towering snow-capped peaks and experiencing this rugged wilderness at a time of year that not many other travellers get to see! We will hopefully have the chance to ski or snowboard in Bariloche and Ushuaia, ice-climb across glaciers in El Chalten, and hike in national parks at the most dramatic time of year. However, weather conditions can be unpredictable, and there is a chance that certain roads will not be passable, so we cannot guarantee following our planned itinerary to Tierra del Fuego; changes may have to be made with little or no notice. But if this is required we will make a new plan and find a different route that will be sure to offer its own attractions and experiences, so come prepared for an adventure!

  • Day 3 Day 23-31: Ushuaia To Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23-31: Ushuaia To Buenos Aires

      We now cross to the Atlantic coast of Patagonia and visit one of the marine sanctuaries. Penguins, Sea Lions, Elephant Seals, Sea Birds and sometimes Whales can be seen. Following the excellent paved roads north along the coast we pass through some quite affluent towns. One, Puerto Madryn, was the landing place over a century ago for the first group of Welsh settlers that subsequently colonised and now farm the surrounding area. We traverse the vast Pampas grasslands, South Americaโ€™s cowboy country, where gun-toting gauchos on horseback look after vast herds of cattle. Travel to Argentina is not complete without a visit to the countryโ€™s capital, and so we follow the coast to Buenos Aires.

  • Day 4 Day 32-33: Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 32-33: Buenos Aires

      Renowned for itโ€™s steaks, fine wines, tango dancing, ice cream and great nightlife! A few days in this smart cosmopolitan city and you could be forgiven for thinking you were back in Europe. From here you will also have the opportunity to travel across the Rio Plata by ferry to Montevideo & Colonia de Sacramento to visit Uruguay.

  • Day 5 Day 34-39: Buenos Aires To Iguazu Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 34-39: Buenos Aires To Iguazu Falls

      We depart Buenos Aires and start making our way north towards Brazil. Continuing through Argentina, we visit the region between Argentina and Paraguay that is home to many Jesuit Missions built in the 16th century to convert the Guarany Indians. We visit the ruins of San Ignacio before crossing the border into Brazil, where we also cross from Spanish to Portuguese, and it is time to get our tongues around a new linguistic challenge! The Iguazu Falls form the natural border between Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, higher than Niagara and wider than Victoria Falls they are an awe-inspiring place to spend the next three days before we continue on with travel to Brazil. The lush tropical forest surrounding the falls has many walking trails leading to smaller hidden falls, ideal to refresh from the steaming heat and abounding with parrots, toucans, woodpeckers and colourful plants. Here you can also undertake a number of optional activities such as rafting, helicopter flights and mountain bike riding.

  • Day 6 Day 40-45: Iguazu Falls To Pantanal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 40-45: Iguazu Falls To Pantanal

      Next stop is Bonito where we can swim and snorkel in some of the clearest rivers and lakes in the world. Spectacular walks in the mountainous forests may reveal wildlife that includes monkeys, alligators and anaconda. We begin our travel to Brazil in earnest as we journey on to the Pantanal region where we organise treks and horserides out into the vast wetlands which is home to over 600 species of birds and 350 kinds of fish, piranha being common, as well as an abundance of reptiles and animals. Try your hand at Piranha fishing too!

  • Day 7 Day 46-50: Pantanal To Parati
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 46-50: Pantanal To Parati

      We now head to the coastal village of Parati. This unspoilt and picturesque town has remained fundamentally unaltered for three centuries. Cars have been banned from its cobbled streets that run down to the seashore, instead mountain bikes are used and are a good way to get around. Another great way to explore the secluded islands of this pristine coastline is taking a sailing trip in one of the traditional schooners.

  • Day 8 Day 51: Parati To Rio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 51: Parati To Rio

      Our final drive takes us to the hedonistic playground of Rio de Janeiro, where the folk are raring to party out of their minds and live purely for the moment. Your adventure finishes on arrival into Rio. The Carnival and New Years Eve celebrations are always chaotic, crowded and fun and a must during any stint of travel to Brazil!

+5
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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 69

Age range allowed for this experience.

Select a country to define if the visa is required

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to