Andes to the Atlantic Experience Adventure Tour

From the heights of the Bolivian Andes to the sands of Ipanema, this incredible 25-day journey will introduce you to the diverse landscape and people of South America. Explore the wetlands of the Pantanal, the bizarre landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats and revel in the mists of thundering Iguassu Falls. Gain greater insight into the culture on the region's public buses and meet locals from the rural towns along the way for an immersive experience that few travellers get to know. Get off the beaten path and experience Bolivia and Brazil'a vibrant cross-section of South America.

Highlights

Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats on a three
day 4x4 excursion, discover colonial cities and historic cultures in Bolivia, search for wildlife in the Brazilian Pantanal, marvel at the power of Iguassu Falls

What's Included

Your Discover Moment: Sucre Your Discover Moment: Bonito Your Discover Moment: Paraty Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande. 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats (3 days). Pantanal wildlife excursion (2 days). Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina). Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Hotels (18 nts), overnight bus (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt), G Adventures
supported community lodge/basic hotels on Uyuni/Salt Flats excursion (2 nts, multi
share), tented room with hammocks in the Pantanal (2 nts, multi
share).

Meals Included

21 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

Public bus, plane, ferry, train, van, hiking, 4x4 vehicle.

Group Leader

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Emergency Fund

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!

Solo Travellers

We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

What to Take

Most airlines allow two checked bags and one carry
on per person. To avoid any problems on check
in and with possible excess baggage charges, please consult the airline for specific restrictions. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential. Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. It can be very cold in the Andean highlands, temperatures of
10C and lower are frequent around Uyuni and the Altiplano (high plateau). It is best to layer clothes rather than wearing a heavy parka. This allows you to accommodate clothing to varying degrees of temperatures and wet/dry/windy weather conditions.