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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Andes to the Atlantic Experience CLASSIC Highlights › Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 3-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 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats (3-day). Pantanal wildlife excursion (2-day). Bonito stay. Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil & Argentina). Beach time on Ilha Grande. Rio de Janeiro stay. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (18 nts), overnight bus (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt), basic hotels on Uyuni Salt Flats excursion (2 nts, multi-share), tented room with hammocks in the Pantanal (2 nts, multi-share) TRANSPORT Public bus, plane, ferry, train, van, hiking, 4x4 vehicle GROUP LEADER CEO throughout, local guides MEALS 22 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners. Allow USD850-1105 for meals not included. ITINERARY 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. DAY 1 LA PAZ Arrive at any time. DAY 2 UYUNI Leave early for the long journey to Uyuni, the starting point for the salt flats excursion. ( 1B ) DAYS 3-5 UYUNI/SALT FLATS A major highlight in South America is the three-day 4x4 excursion into the Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding desert altiplano. Gaze out across the vast white desert of the salt flats and marvel at the red and blue lagoons within the altiplano. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, including volcanoes, salt lakes and geysers. ( 3B, 2L, 2D ) DAY 6 POTOSÍ Journey from Uyuni to Potosí. Spend the afternoon exploring the city. ( 1B ) DAYS 7-9 SUCRE Continue by bus to Sucre. Optional visit to the nearby dinosaur tracks or explore the beautiful colonial city. ( 3B ) DAYS 10-11 SANTA CRUZ/PUERTO SUÁREZ Fly to Santa Cruz. The following day, travel by overnight train to the Brazilian border at Puerto Suárez. ( 2B ) DAYS 12-13 PANTANAL Travel into the wetlands of the Pantanal for a two-day excursion with a local guide. Opportunities to spot wildlife such as monkeys, macaws, giant otters and caiman. ( 1B, 2L, 2D ) DAYS 14-18 BONITO/IGUASSU FALLS Travel by van to Bonito. Optional snorkelling excursions in the crystal-clear rivers. Continue by overnight bus to Iguassu Falls for two full days of exploration from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Opt to get a little wet and take a boat ride at the base of the falls. ( 4B ) DAYS 19-24 PARATY/ILHA GRANDE/RIO DE JANEIRO Fly to São Paulo and continue by land to Paraty. Opt to visit a cachaça distillery or take a boat excursion in the bay and explore the nearby islands and beaches. Continue up the coast and take a ferry to Ilha Grande. Spend free time relaxing and exploring the island. Carry on to the exciting city of Rio and opt to explore on a city tour. ( 6B ) DAY 25 RIO DE JANEIRO Depart at any time. ( 1B ) ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE SOUTHERN CROSS EASTBOUND — LIMA TO RIO: Why not start your journey in Lima so you can hike the Inca Trail? See tour SXMR on page 296. IGUASSU FALLS BOAT RIDE: Experience the power of Iguassu Falls on this adventure-filled boat ride. See page 294. r ATLANTIC TO THE ANDES EXPERIENCE 25 DAYS RIO DE JANEIRO TO LA PAZ • TRIP CODE: SXRL FROM $ 3999 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 749 For details, itinerary and departures, check online or with your travel agent. Guaranteed Departures Number of IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departures / month. 4 2 1 3 2 3 2 3 3 4 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ J F M A M J J A S O N D TOP SELLER 25 DAYS—LA PAZ TO RIO FROM $ 3999 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 799 TOUR CODE: SXLR IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 16, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: AVERAGE B O L I V I A C H I L E Potosi Salt Flats Uyuni La Paz B R A Z I L A R G E N T I N A Rio de Janeiro Paraty Ilha Grande Iguassu Falls Bonito Pantanal Sucre Santa Cruz Sao Paulo ˜ SOUTH AMERICA › ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL 295

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