About this trip
This 14-day route runs from Santiago across the Andes to Rio de Janeiro, taking in Chile, Argentina and Brazil along the way. It's a broad sweep of the continent's southern half, mixing mountain scenery, colonial towns and two of South America's big city icons.
You start in Santiago, with its backdrop of snow-capped peaks and market streets, then head into the Andes and through desert and salt-flat country before crossing into Argentina. From there it's on to Iguazú Falls and finally Rio, where the trip ends on the coast.
It's pitched as easy-paced and partially guided, so there's a mix of led activities and time to explore on your own, and it suits families as well as groups travelling together.
What you'll do
- Explore Santiago's markets and mountain backdrop
- Cross the Andes through desert valleys and salt flats
- Visit colonial towns en route through Chile and Argentina
- See Iguazú Falls on the Argentina-Brazil border
- Arrive in Rio de Janeiro for its coastline and city life
- Partially guided — expect a mix of led activities and free time
- Easy pace, suited to families and mixed groups
- Runs over the Christmas and New Year period
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 16 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Santiago
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Worth it if you're flexible with logistics and want a solid South America primer. Think twice if you're solo and expect boutique service or guaranteed small groups.
- WhatsApp support genuinely helpful; team went above and beyond during genuine emergencies like theft.
- Group size promises unreliable: one traveller booked small group, arrived to find they'd be alone for 14 days.
- Hotels inconsistent quality; Santiago property had broken AC, non-functional pool, in sketchy area despite 4-5 star billing.
- Frequent travel days packed in nicely, but back-end Rio slower pace helps recovery before trip ends.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Santiago · 9 Aug – 10 Aug
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