Magnificent wildlife, deafening waterfalls and the serene Salar de Uyuni highlight this adventure. (Days 1-25 of the full Southern Cross itinerary)

Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio at any time.
Day 2-6 Ilha Grande / Curitiba
Leaving the incomparable Rio de Janeiro we head out to Ilha Grande, a picturesque laid back coastal island. Onward inland to Curitiba.
Day 7-11 Iguassu Falls / Bonito
Head inland to the magnificent Iguassu Falls. Next, cross through the vast cattle ranches of Mato Grosso do Sul en route to Western Brazil and outdoor playground of Bonito. Choose from various options including snorkelling in crystal clear rivers with brilliantly coloured fish or visiting spectacular caves and waterfalls.
Day 12-15 Pantanal / Corumba/Santa Cruz (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, caimans and countless other species of fauna. Cross into Bolivia at Corumba, with our first stop in Puerto Suarez. This is the gateway for our overnight train to Santa Cruz, Bolivia's second largest city. Once a backwater frontier town, it has now grown into Bolivia"s second largest city. Fly to Sucre.
Day 16-17 Sucre
This lovely, historic town is the former Bolivian capital and the seat of government. Explore Sucre"s museums, markets and colonial buildings. Optional trips include a visit to view dinosaur tracks!
Day 18 Potosi
The highest city of its size in the world, UNESCO World Heritage Potosi has had a tumultuous history as a silver mining capital during colonial times. Descend into the working mines of Potosi for a real eye-opening excursion.
Day 19-23 Uyuni / Salt Lakes Excursion (3B, 3L, 3D)
Embark on a journey through the impressive Salar de Uyuni. Spend three days exploring the piercing blue skies and blinding white salt flats by four-wheel-drive vehicles. Head to La Paz on night bus/train.
Day 24 La Paz
Although Sucre is the official capital, La Paz is the centre for commerce, finance and industry, and the de facto capital of Bolivia.
Day 25 Depart La Paz
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 1-25 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
Tues-Fri
Group Size
Max 15, Avg 10
Highlights
Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Pantanal Wetlands, Santa Cruz, Sucre, PotosI, Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats, La Paz.
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 SXLR.
StartFinish
Rio de Janeiro to La Paz
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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