This trip is a combination of 3 journeys, Amazon & the Heart of Brazil XRM p79, Lost Worlds & Jungles XMV p79 and Salsa & the Spanish main SVQ p79 A real overland journey exploring these less frequented countries. Variable road conditions and weather from dry to wet and warm to hot. Loads of local interaction and off the beaten track travel that takes you to the hidden heart.There are 4 trips to still depart in 2007Itinerary Weeks 1-2: 2 full days to explore unique colonial Ouro Preto Overland to the futuristic city of Brasilia 2 full days to explore and hike the remote and beautiful Chapada Dos Veadeiros NP Journey through the heart of Brazil to the Pantanal Matogrosso 3 day wildlife safari into the backwaters and ranches of the Brazilian Pantanal Horse safaris through the swamplands of the Pantanal Weeks 3-4: 4 day jungle exploration houseboat trip into the Amazon Jungle Small boat side trips up Amazon tributaries with village stays and fishing 3 day local river ferry journey up the Rio Madeira to Manaus Explore the unique jungle city of Manaus and its colourful markets Weeks 5-6: Overland across the Gran Sabana one of the oldest plateaus on earth Discover stunning waterfalls and the amazing lanscape of Tepuys Stop over in Ciudad Bolivar for optional expeditions to Angel Falls Explore colonial riverfront area of Ciudad Bolivar Weeks 7-8: 3 day canoe trip and lodge stay in the Orinoco Delta 3 nights to hang out on the unspoilt Caribbean beaches at Playa Colorado Henri Pittier NP and the stunning Caribbean coast at Puerto Columbia Week 9: 3 night jeep and horse trek into Los Llanos pantanal in search of anacondas 3 nights stay in Andean Merida for opt. mountain sports Flight from border town to Cartagena 3 nights in stunning historic Caribbean city of Cartagena Day boat trip out to the beautiful Islas del Rosario for opt. water sports Week 10: Overnight stay in the market town of Otavalo Flight to and overnight in Bogota Overnight trip to beautiful colonial Villa de Leiva Flight from Bogota to border town

Trip Information: 30% camping, 70% hotels
Adventure Rating: Challenging
Accommodation: -

Hotels/ hostels, campsites, wildcamps, hammocks.
Tour staff and support: Dragoman driver, co-driver and local guides as needed. 1 or 2 western crew, local guides as necessary. Classic Dragoman truck, river boats, canoes, minibuses and planes.
Profile: This trip is a combination of 3 journeys, Amazon & the Heart of Brazil XRM p79, Lost Worlds & Jungles XMV p79 and Salsa & the Spanish main SVQ p79 A real overland journey exploring these less frequented countries. Variable road conditions and weather from dry to wet and warm to hot. Loads of local interaction and off the beaten track travel that takes you to the hidden heart.
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)