Wedged between Argentina and Brazil, the small nation of Uruguay is often overlooked by travellers on their tours of South America. Whether it’s strolling the cobbled streets of UNESCO listed Colonia, or sipping maté in the cosmopolitan capital Montevideo, the laid-back culture welcomes travellers.

Even further off the “gringo trail”, at the heart of the continent, is the landlocked country of Paraguay. The capital, Asuncion, is the ideal place to learn about the history and culture of the region with its many museums and galleries. Yet just beyond the city, you may feel as though you have stepped back in time, visiting artisans’ workshops set against a rural backdrop. It is a country of contrasts and one that not many of your friends will have visited.

Celebrated for its colourful history, fascinating customs, and jaw-dropping landscapes it’s easy to see why Bolivia and travel are a match made in heaven. Over 60 percent of Bolivia’s population is of indigenous descent, with a further 30 percent from mixed indigenous and European origins, making it the most indigenous country on the continent. There are wonderful Incan ruins to be explored, yet the Spanish colonisation can still be strongly felt: the “white city” of Sucre is a UNESCO-listed site. The phenomenal Salt Flats are a photographer’s dream and must-do experience in Bolivia. So too is the monumental Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable body of water at 3,800 metres, its waters reflecting the Andes ranges.

INCLUDED

• Internal flights; Montevideo - Ascuncion | Ascuncion - Santa Cruz | Santa Crucz - Sucre | Colchani - La Paz
• All ground transportation as per itinerary
• Twin-share accommodation
• All tipping, including drivers and guides
• Group transfers to and from hotels as per itinerary
• Meals as listed on the itinerary
• Entry fees to places of interest as per itinerary
• Experienced English-speaking local tour guide/driver
• Escorted by an Australian host (subject to a minimum number of 10 clients)

NOT INCLUDED

• International flights
• Electronic travel authorisation or tourist visas
• Travel insurance
• Any meals not indicated on the itinerary
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature e.g. drinks, laundry, hotel charges
• Transfers to and from airports if not travelling on group flights

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Tour cost excludes international flights
• Tours depart with a minimum of 4 clients
• No more than 16 clients on any trip
• Tour extensions – before or after tour extensions can be arranged on your behalf
• International flights can be arranged by Blue Dot Travel
• To book and reserve your place on tour, a deposit of $500 and a completed booking form is required

ITINERARY

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