Explore the very best that this part of the world has to offer with a trip which takes you all the way from densely bio-diverse Colombia all the way to the Brazilian capital. This trip has something for everyone and offers a real taste of all the different facets that South America has to offer. Along the way pay a visit to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, take in the cultural diversity and extremes of climate that spanning 7 countries will inevitably showcase and see both extremes of city immersion and real remoteness. While there will be long drives and tough camping and cooking conditions this tour gives you a unique opportunity to see the real South America and the possibility to meet people you would never otherwise encounter. Our journey ends in Rio, where you will have the chance to join in the world-renowned festivities of Carnival or New Year's Eve celebrations.
  • Rio de Janeiro - where folk are raring to party and live purely for the moment
  • Explore the vast wetlands in the Pantanal, home to hundreds of species of birds and fish, including Piranha!
  • Take in the enormity of Iguazu Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides
  • Experience the pulsating and cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires
  • Take a boat ride up close to this almost 200ft high glacier, Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Enjoy the outstanding beauty of Torres del Paine National Park, where huge granite cliffs dominate the landscape
  • Tour the local wineries by foot or bicycle in the wine growing region of the Andes
  • Trek through the Sacred Valley of the Incas reaching the famous UNESCO World Heritage site Machu Picchu
  • View the majestic condors, which can be seen circling lazily on the thermals rising from the Colca Canyon floor
  • A boat trip to the Ballestas Islands which are bursting with exotic and rare marine wildlife
  • 3 nights exploring the Amazon Jungle - taking guided walks and view the exotic wildlife by land or river
  • Camping under the stars in the Tatacoa Desert, an arid area of striking eroded cliffs
  • Wander around the historic centre, picturesque buildings and take in a few cafes in Bogota
Camping - Oasis provides tents for those nights you will be camping. Tents are shared (between two people of the same sex from your group unless you are a couple). We spend some nights bush or desert camping, and on some occasions it is necessary to camp at overnight services, which are basic but equipped with showers and other facilities; the rest of the time in campsites. Facilities and standards at campsites vary, some are well equipped and managed and some are very basic. At bush camps you will be living off the truck, so there will be no showers or en-suite facilities! At certain campsites there is the opportunity to upgrade to a private room at your own expense if you are missing your bed. Simple Hotels/Hostels - At some locations we will stay at small locally owned hostels/hotels. These are usually basic places, and often the accommodation will be mixed sex dormitory style. Upgrades may be available on arrival, but cannot be reliably pre- booked. Please be aware that the quality of accommodation can vary quite a lot from area to area and sometimes in a small hotel the standard of rooms can vary even from one room to the next - so there needs to be a level of understanding within the group that your Oasis Crew does not often have power over room allocation or services provided by various hotels and it is unavoidable that they have to rely on the local staff. Please note if you choose to participate on an overnight optional activity, then you will not receive reimbursement for any accommodation or meals that you are missing out on with the rest of the group.