13 Days before departure

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Here is our itinerary for the next 3 months:

Depart Brisbane Thursday 24 March, 8.35am

Friday 25 March: Days 1-2 Quito, Ecuador
Explore the two sides of picturesque Quito - the charming Old Town and the elegant New Town.

Sunday 27 March: Days 3-4 Amazon Jungle, Peru
Discover the abundant plant and animal life within the steamy Amazon Jungle.

Tuesday 29 March: Days 5-7 Banos, Peru
There are plenty of opportunities to get active in this town, famous for its therapeutic thermal springs.

Friday 1 April: Days 8-9 Cuenca, Peru
Shop for a Panama hat along Cuenca's cobblestone streets.

Sunday 3 April: Days 10-11 Mancora, Peru
Make friends with the fisherman and surfers of seaside Mancora.

Tuesday 5 April: Days 12-13 Huanchaco, Peru
Travel through the Sechura Desert and onto the resort town of Huanchaco. Enjoy a day trip to nearby Trujillo and take the chance to visit the mud city of Chan Chan.

Thursday 7 April: Days 14-15 Lima, Peru
The cosmopolitan barrios of frenetic Lima are home to fantastic nightlife.

Saturday 9 April: Day 16 Pisco, Peru
Down a Pisco sour in this port town.

Sunday 10 April: Days 17-18 Nazca, Peru
Have an eerie desert adventure with visits to an ancient cemetery and the Nazca Lines.

Tuesday 12 April: Days 19-22 Arequipa/ Chivay/ Colca Canyon, Peru
Be dazzled by the 'White City' before continuing onto Colca Canyon. Hiking is the best way to explore this amazing place. Keep an eye out for condors resting on air currents high above the canyon's floor.

Saturday 16 April: Days 23-24 Cuzco/ Sacred Valley/ Ollantaytambo, Peru
Explore the Sacred Valley, and adjust to the high altitudes in Cuzco.

Monday 18 April: Days 25-28 Lares Trail/ Machu Picchu/ Cuzco, Peru
Machu Picchu is the ultimate goal of this challenging mountain trek.

Friday 22 April: Day 29 Cuzco, Peru
Relax in a cafe or hit the mountain tracks on a daring bike ride.

Saturday 23 April: Days 30-32 Lake Titicaca/ Puno, Peru
Visit the floating Uros islands then learn about life on the world's highest navigable lake during a homestay on Lake Titicaca.

Tuesday 26 April: Day 33 Copacabana, Bolivia
Feast on fresh trout at one of the town's atmospheric restaurants.

Wednesday 27 April: Days 34-37 La Paz, Bolivia
Wander through the steep streets and colourful markets of this city perched on the top of the world.

Sunday 1 May: Days 38-39 Sucre, Bolivia
Get to know the whitewashed architecture of Bolivia's attractive capital.

Tuesday 3 May: Days 40-41 Potosi, Bolivia
Explore this old silver mining town - above or below ground.

Thursday 5 May: Days 42-45 Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Bright blue skies meet the blinding salt plain creating a dazzling effect.

Monday 9 May: Days 46-49 Salta, Argentina
Wander the elegant streets of Salta and perhaps take the cable car to the top of the Cerro San Bernardo - the view of the surrounding mountains is spectacular.

Friday 13 May: Days 50-52 Mendoza, Argentina
Wander through picturesque vineyards and sample the wine this region is famous for, Malbec.

Monday 16 May: Days 53-56 Santiago, Chile
Stroll the elegant boulevards and leafy plazas in cosmopolitan Santiago.
Friday 20 May: Days 57-58 Pucon, Chile
Why not try fly fishing, whitewater rafting or one of the many activities on offer in Pucon?

Sunday 22 May: Days 59-61 Ancud, Chile
Join an optional kayaking trip or penguin-spotting excursion. Be sure to try the super-fresh seafood available at local restaurants, cafes and markets.

Wednesday 25 May: Days 62-64 Bariloche, Chile
The forests surrounding Bariloche are known for their excellent hiking and walking trails.

Saturday 28 May: Days 65-67 Buenos Aires
Learn the steps of the sultry tango in sophisticated Buenos Aires. City tour incl gardens/park, Old quarters of San Telmo, Siga La Vaca (best BBQ in world), Historic Centre, Recoleta Cemetery, Café to learn to dance Tango, Pampas & see Fiesta Gaucha, Museum and Gallery Tour Hotel Splendid
END TOUR Monday 30 May

Tuesday 31 May, 10.00am:
Iguazu, Falls – border of Argentina & Brazil
Argentina side: board “Green Train” and journey through jungle

Friday 3 June:
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Visit Cable car Sugar Loaf Mountain, “Christ the Redeemer statue, Catedral Metropolotana, Sambodrome Cultural Centre, Maracana Stadium, walking tour Old Rio, visit Samba Bar (typical Brazilian dinner), Favelas (shanty towns), travel by jeep to Tijuca Forest & Botanical Gardens.

Monday 6 June:
Salvador, Brazil, & the eastern coast
Thursday 9 June:
Recife/Sao Luiz

Monday 13 June:
Manaus/Amazon river cruise + Amazon village experience

Sunday 19 June:

Tuesday 21-23 June:
Sao Pualo/Santiago/ Aukland/ Brisbane

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