This trip is a combination of 2 journeys, Toucans, Temples and Trails (XQC) p65 and Wilds of the Altiplano and Pantanal ( XCR) p73. An awesome journey, coast to coast plus mountains, wetlands and vibrant cities. Get to see all the main highlights of the region and off the beaten track too, generally good road conditions. Climate conditions vary from cold mountainous regions to hot beaches. Great mountain trekking and community involvement.There are 11 trips to still depart in 2007Itinerary Weeks 1-2: Overnight stay in the market town of Otavalo 3 day Amazon Jungle discovery journey 2 nights in Banos area, mountain spa town Overland through Andes of Ecuador Free day in Cuenca to explore this historic city Relax on Pacific beaches Explore Northern Peru's ancient culture of Sipan Guided tour of Moche Pyramids and the Chimu city of Chan Chan Weeks 3: 2 night stay in historic Lima Boat trip to the seals & seabirds on the Ballestas Isles Visit to the Nazca Lines and Chauchilla Cemetery 2 night stay in Arequipa Overland through the High Andes of Peru Weeks 4-5: 2 night stay and guided trip to see Colca Canyon and Condors Quechua Indian homestay and community crafts project 7 nights in and around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley Sacred Valley tour and entrances to all major sites Hike Inca Trails in the Andes above the Sacred Valley Inca Trail community project with local Quechua village Guided visit to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas Traverse the high Altiplano of Peru to Lake Titicaca Time to explore Lake Titicaca and its ancient history Weeks 6-7: 2 night stay in the bizarre city of La Paz Overland to the colonial city of Potosi Take jeeps out onto the dazzling Bolivian Salt Flats Kick back in local Andean village of Tupiza Free day in stunning colonial city of Salta Chaco Desert overland crossing Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio de Mini Missin Weeks 8-9: 2 full days to discover the unbelievable Iguazu Falls Overland to and 2 days exploring the stunning eco area at Bonito 2 night wildlife safari into the Brazilian Pantanal 3 days along Brazil's Emerald Coast around Parati Laid back boat trips to islands off Parati

Trip Information: 40% camping, 60% hotels
Adventure Rating: Moderate
Accommodation: - Hostels/ hotels with some campsites and wildcamps.
Tour staff and support:2 crew, local guides as necessary. Classic Dragoman truck.
Profile: This trip is a combination of 2 journeys, Toucans, Temples and Trails (XQC) p65 and Wilds of the Altiplano and Pantanal ( XCR) p73. An awesome journey, coast to coast plus mountains, wetlands and vibrant cities. Get to see all the main highlights of the region and off the beaten track too, generally good road conditions. Climate conditions vary from cold mountainous regions to hot beaches. Great mountain trekking and community involvement.
General Notes: Optional Galapagos Islands Extension:
5 day Tourist Class (GALAM5)
8 day Tourist Class (GALAM8)
5 day First Class (GALED5)
8 day First Class (GALED8)