Magnificent wildlife, deafening waterfalls and the serene Salar de Uyuni highlight this adventure. (Days 21-45 of the full Southern Cross itinerary.)

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Southern Cross (SXRL)
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive La Paz
Arrive in La Paz at any time.

Day 2-5 Uyuni / Salt Lakes Excursion (3B,3L,3D)
Travel to Uyuni by bus/train from La Paz. Journey through the piercing blue skies and white salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni. Spend three days exploring the remote flats by 4X4 vehicles.

Day 6-7 Potosi
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Potosi, the highest city of its size in the world and a silver mining centre during colonial times. Descend into the working mines for an eye-opening optional excursion.

Day 8-9 Sucre
Sucre is a lovely, historic town with museums and colonial buildings. The Bolivian seat of government, Sucre, enjoys a milder climate than much of the country. Options here include a visit to see dinosaur tracks!

Day 10-11 Santa Cruz / Puerto Suarez
Fly to Santa Cruz, Bolivia's second largest city, located in the foothills of the Cordillera Oriental. Take an overnight train ride to Puerto Suarez, on the border with Brazil.

Day 12-13 Corumba / Pantanal (2B,2L,2D)
Join a 2-day excursion to the immense Pantanal wetlands, famed for its prolific wildlife. Marvel at macaws, Jabiru storks, giant otters, and caimans.

Day 14-19 Bonito / Iguassu Falls
Snorkel in crystal clear rivers, or visit caves and waterfalls in Bonito. Cross through the vast cattle ranches of Mato Grosso do Sul en route to magnificent Iguassu Falls. Sit back and soak in the stunning beauty and raw power that is Iguassu, or take a boat tour into the spray of the falls.

Day 20-24 Curitiba / Ilha Grande/ Rio de Janeiro
Travel to Curitiba and head for one of the laid-back coastal islands. Finally, head north to incomparable Rio de Janeiro. Don't forget Copacabana beach!

Day 25 Depart Rio
Accommodation
Simple hotels (19-20 nts), buses (2-3 nts), camping during the Pantanal excursion (2 nts).
Associated RT Project
Optional visit to Planeterra community projects
Brochure Intro
Magnificent wildlife, deafening waterfalls and the serene Salar de Uyuni highlight this adventure. (Days 21-45 of the full Southern Cross itinerary.)
Brox Budget
Allow USD350 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.
Brox Group Leader
G.A.P leader throughout, local guide while in the Pantanal.
Departure
Departs weekly
Departure GuaranteeDepEnd
Thurs-Sun
Group Size
Max 15, Avg 10
Highlights
La Paz, Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats, Potosi, Sucre, Santa Cruz, Pantanal Wetlands, Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro.
Included Highlights
- 3 day excursion to the Salt Flats of Uyuni
- 2 day wildlife excursion to the Pantanal
- Visit to Iguassu Falls
Local Payment
USD350
Meals Included
Meals while visiting Uyuni Salt Flats and in the Pantanal.
RecommendationReverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code SXRL.
StartFinish
La Paz to Rio de Janeiro
Testimonial
"Probably the most amazing thing i have done in my life. From the big skies of the Bolivian altiplano to the tropical beaches of Brazil." - Thomas Robinson travelled on Southern Cross
Transport
Public bus, local flight, 4x4 vehicle, train when possible, walking, optional hiking.
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