Rio to Santiago Coast to Coast

This overland adventure from Rio to Santiago is perfect for outdoor lovers, adrenaline junkies and party animals alike.

Travel overland from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to Santiago in Chile and view the spectacular mountains and glaciers of Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks and the vast wilderness of Patagonia. Try your hand at whitewater rafting, ice trekking or volcano hiking and join in the Rio's festivities during the Carnival or New Year's Eve celebrations.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Please note that our itineraries are not set in stone and can be subject to change.

Days 1 to 7
Brazil
• Rio de Janeiro - where folk are raring to party out of their minds and live purely for the moment - Carnival & New Years Eve celebrations are always chaotic, crowded and great fun
• Parati - laid back historic coastal village, explore the secluded islands by taking a sailing trip in a traditional schooner.

Days 8 to 15
• Pantanal - organise treks out into the vast wetlands, home to hundreds of species of birds & fish, including Piranha!
• Bonito - swim & snorkel in crystal clear river and lakes as well as hike into lush forests to look for monkeys, alligators & anaconda.

Days 16 to 20
• Iguazu Falls - optional activities include boat trips, helicopter flights and mountain biking - we visit the falls from both the Argentine & Brazilian sides.

Days 21 to 29
Uruguay
• Optional 2 hr ferry across the River Plate for a 1 or 2 day visit to the buzzing capital Montevideo & the quieter town of Colonia.
Argentina
• San Ignacio - 400yr old Jesuit Missions.
• Buenos Aires - a smart cosmopolitan city with plenty to do; museums, horse racing, football matches, shopping, tango dancing & restaurants that serve the best steaks in the world.

Days 30 to 37
• Puerto Madryn - this Welsh settlement is the gateway to Valdes Peninsula, where Penguins, Sea Lions, Birds & Whales can be seen - Orca's have been known to beach themselves here to catch Sea Lions (season dependent).
• Atlantic Marine sanctuaries - spot penguins, sea lions, sea elephants, birds & whales (season dependent).
• Patagonia - vast, sparsely populated treeless plateau.
• Ushuaia - most southerly town on earth you are ever likely to travel to.
• Tierra del Fuego - an island on the southern tip of the continent - spectacular scenery and seagoing boat trips.

Days 38 to 44
• Torres del Paine National Park - another area of outstanding beauty where huge granite cliffs dominate the landscape.
• Moreno Glacier - take a boat ride up close to this almost 200ft high glacier.
• Los Glaciares National Park - the largest glacier in the world and an option to take a guided glacier hike on one!
• Camino Austral - (Open Jan & Feb) - incredible drive past spiralling volcanoes, glaciers & fjords.

Days 45 to 51
• Bariloche - popular holiday destination for Argentineans and a top ski resort with great hiking trails and nightlife.
Chile
• Andes mountain range
• Villarrica Volcano - there is the option to climb this active volcano.
• Pucon - Chile's Lake District, our base for the next few days, from where it is possible to organise white water rafting, skiing, horse riding and hikes.
• Santiago - Chile's capital, a modern, organised city with great food and nightlife

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Accommodation Details

A mixture of free camping, campsites and basic hotels/hostels