Discover South America’s big 5 in one epic trip

Discover South America’s big 5 in one epic trip

Chimu Adventures’ has today released a new Big 5 Explorer journey, allowing travellers to tick off five of the world’s most sought-after adventure experiences in one itinerary.

For the first time South America’s big bucket list sights are now on sale together from $11,999 per person, twin share.

As part of the new 27-day itinerary you will travel to Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Patagonia, the Andes Mountain Range, the Amazon jungle and cruise the Galapagos Islands.

Book-ended by stays in two of the continent’s most exciting capital cities – Buenos Aires in Argentina and Quito in Ecuador – you’ll see:

Machu Picchu

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Discover Peru’s mysterious, ancient Incan citadel in the Andes.

 

The Galapagos Islands

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See wildlife found nowhere else on the planet as you cruise to four different islands to swim, snorkel and explore this biologically diverse natural zoo.

 

Rio de Janeiro

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Walk its famous beaches, climb to world famous mountain-top statue Christ the Redeemer and revel in its vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene.

 

Iguassu Falls

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Get up close to the world’s largest waterfalls from both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the Iguassu River.

 

Amazon

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Stay in an eco-friendly lodge located in a 200ha private riverside reserve and discover the wildlife of the rainforest.

 

Chimu co-founder Chad Carey said “South America is filled with an array of bucket list locations and once you get a taste of this enigmatic continent it’s a hard thirst to quench until you’ve had all five big experiences.”

Includes accommodation, internal flights, breakfast and tours. Full itinerary here.

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