South America

1 itinerary · 0 open departures · 0 missions

South America is a continent of extraordinary diversity, stretching from the Caribbean coast in the north to the sub-Antarctic tip of Patagonia in the south. It is home to the Amazon rainforest — the world's largest tropical forest — as well as the Andes mountain range, the Atacama Desert, Iguazú Falls, and ancient civilisations like the Inca. Travellers are drawn here for trekking and adventure, wildlife encounters, vibrant cities like Buenos Aires, Medellín, and Rio de Janeiro, and some of the world's richest cultural and culinary scenes. Independent and group travellers alike come for the continent's sheer variety, affordability, and the warmth of its people.

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South America · 65 days

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South America Journey: Quito to Rio — Self-Launched

This self-launched equivalent of Gap360's South America Journey takes you through 7 countries over 65 days — from Quito, Ecuador to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. You'll trek the Inca Trail, sleep in the Amazon, marvel at the Bolivian Salt Flats and Iguazu Falls, and party on Copacabana Beach. By swapping group tour markups for hostels, public buses, overnight coaches and self-booked activities, you can do the entire route for a fraction of the operator price. Costs below are approximate estimates per person based on current budget traveller rates.

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Travel Crew

~£2,800

Missions

Nobody's posted a Mission for South America yet — which, frankly, is an opportunity.

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