Listed below are organised tours for Gringo Trail provided by some of the leading tour companies in the industry. Choose the route of interest from the list below and browse the available options. For further details and to book your tour, click "details & booking" to visit the tour company website.

Quito - Rio (southern route) (5)

Quito - Rio (central route) (0)

Quito - Buenos Aires (1)

Lima - Rio (southern route) (6)

Lima - Rio (central route) (2)

Lima - Buenos Aires (4)

La Paz - Rio (southern route) (0)

La Paz - Rio (central route) (2)

La Paz - Buenos Aires (2)

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Rio - Lima (central route) (reverse)

Cutting directly across the continent from west to east, the central route from Lima to Rio incorporates many of the great destinations in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil, including the historic ruins at Machu Picchu, the wildlife of the Pantanal, the natural wonder of Iguazu Falls and the party city of Rio de Janeiro. See full tour highlights




Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences. Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character. Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience. All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.

The trips we've build our reputation on. Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.

Southern Cross Westbound - Rio to Lima

39 days       from  £3789 excl. flights*
Tour Map of Southern Cross Westbound - Rio to Lima

From the sands of Copacabana to the heights of the Bolivian Andes, this incredible 39-day journey will introduce you to the diverse landscape and people of South America. Explore the wetlands of the Pantanal and the bizarre landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats, and revel in the mists of thundering Iguassu Falls. Gain greater insight into the culture on the region’s public buses and meet locals from the rural towns along the way for an immersive experience that few travellers get to know. Get off the beaten path and experience Peru, Brazil and Bolivia —a vibrant cross-section of South America.

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