24 days in Asia & South America Itinerary

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Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
— 3 nights
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Aparecida, Brazil
— 1 night
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
— 2 nights
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Montevideo, Uruguay
— 1 night
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
— 3 nights
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Santiago, Chile
— 2 nights
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La Paz, Bolivia
— 1 night
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Arequipa, Peru
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Quito, Ecuador
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Bogota, Colombia
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Caracas, Venezuela
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Dammam, Saudi Arabia — 1 night

Plan a holiday to Dammam for breathtaking views of pristine scenery in a city that bursts with picture-perfect parks boasting patches of lush lawn and vibrant floral displays.
On the 21st (Wed), let little ones run wild at Skyzone and then steep yourself in history at Tarout Castle. On the next day, explore the engaging exhibits at Ithra, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and then look for gifts at Desert Designs.

To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Dammam trip itinerary maker site.

Istanbul, Turkey to Dammam is an approximately 8-hour flight. Traveling from Istanbul in June, expect nights in Dammam to be a bit warmer, around 32°C, while days are much warmer, around 51°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can travel to Rio de Janeiro.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — 3 nights

Marvelous City

Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro.
Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Copacabana Beach and Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer. Get some historical perspective at Ilha Fiscal and Palacete Linneo de Paula Machado. There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Praia de Ipanema, stroll through Parque Lage, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Pedra Bonita, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Jerusalem Cultural Center.

To find traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Rio de Janeiro day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Dammam to Rio de Janeiro. Traveling from Dammam to Rio de Janeiro, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Dammam, expect much colder days and little chillier nights in Rio de Janeiro, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Aparecida.
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Aparecida, Brazil — 1 night

Home to one of Brazil's most famous basilicas, the small city of Aparecida welcomes many times its population in tourists every year.
Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Morro & Torre do Mirante - Santuario Nacional de Aparecida, take in the spiritual surroundings of Campanario De Aparecida, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Matriz Basilica Nossa Senhora Aparecida.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Aparecida trip tool.

Traveling by car from Rio de Janeiro to Aparecida takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in June, expect slightly colder with lows of 16°C in Aparecida. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Sao Paulo.
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Sao Paulo, Brazil — 2 nights

Land of Drizzle

Don't let the city's nickname--"Land of Drizzle"--dampen your spirits during a trip to Sao Paulo.
Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Sao Paulo da Cruz Church, get a dose of the wild on GoApp.pet Dog Park & Pet Shop, then wander the streets of Paulista Avenue, and finally browse the fresh offerings at Mercado Municipal de São Paulo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Parque Ibirapuera and then get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Sao Paulo trip planner.

Traveling by car from Aparecida to Sao Paulo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. June in Sao Paulo sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Montevideo.
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Montevideo, Uruguay — 1 night

With a rich cultural scene and plenty of developed beaches, Montevideo vacations appeal to a growing number of visitors from around the world.
Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): take a stroll through Pocitos, then don't miss a visit to Plaza Independencia, then hunt for treasures at Mercado del Puerto, and finally step into the grandiose world of Castillo Pittamiglio.

For ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Montevideo trip itinerary maker website.

Getting from Sao Paulo to Montevideo by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Sao Paulo in June: high temperatures in Montevideo hover around 19°C and lows are around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Buenos Aires.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina — 3 nights

Queen of La Plata

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.
Get a sense of the local culture at Puerto Madero and Cementerio de la Recoleta. For shopping fun, head to Palermo or El Ateneo Grand Splendid. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Plaza de Mayo, take a stroll through Recoleta, step into the grandiose world of Palacio de Aguas Corrientes, and get to know the fascinating history of Calle Defensa.

To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Buenos Aires trip website.

You can fly from Montevideo to Buenos Aires in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of car and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Buenos Aires can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to fly to Santiago.
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Santiago, Chile — 2 nights

City of the Island Hills

Santiago tourism thrives largely thanks to the city's big selection of cultural and entertainment options, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and giant malls.
Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, examine the collection at La Chascona, then stop by Patio Bellavista, and finally explore the galleries of Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania. Here are some ideas for day two: get a dose of the wild on Husky Point, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at San Cristóbal Hill, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capilla Medalla Milagrosa Virgen De Los Rayos.

To find traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Santiago travel route builder app.

Fly from Buenos Aires to Santiago in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Buenos Aires to Santiago is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to La Paz.
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La Paz, Bolivia — 1 night

City that Touches the Sky

Take a moment to catch your breath as you commence your holiday in La Paz.
Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Iglesia de San Francisco and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Valle de las Animas.

To find ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read La Paz trip planner.

You can fly from Santiago to La Paz in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In July, daytime highs in La Paz are 17°C, while nighttime lows are -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to fly to Arequipa.
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Arequipa, Peru — 1 night

White City

In an area dominated three imposing volcanoes, Arequipa vacations allow visitors to admire well-preserved colonial architecture in a dramatic setting.
On the 7th (Fri), take an in-depth tour of Museo Santuarios Andinos and then see the interesting displays at Santa Catalina Monastery.

To see reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Arequipa journey planning tool.

Traveling by flight from La Paz to Arequipa takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from La Paz to Arequipa. Traveling from La Paz in July, expect nights in Arequipa to be much warmer, around 9°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 24°C. On the 7th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Quito.
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Quito, Ecuador — 2 nights

Light of America

High in the Andean foothills, Quito remains one of the world's most photogenic capital cities, featuring two dramatic mountain ranges as its backdrop.
Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): stroll through Illiniza Ecological Reserve, look for gifts at Yumbos Chocolate, then admire the landmark architecture of Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania, and finally admire the striking features of Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco. On the next day, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Quito trip app.

Traveling by flight from Arequipa to Quito takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Arequipa in July, expect a bit warmer with lows of 17°C in Quito. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can fly to Bogota.
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Bogota, Colombia — 3 nights

Athens of South America

Colombia's heart and soul, Bogota has earned the nickname "Athens of South America" thanks to its abundance of universities, libraries, and lower-level schools.
Visiting Minga Expeditions and Humedal de Cordoba will get you outdoors. Popular historic sites such as Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira and Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de los Dolores are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Bogota: Observatorio de Colibries (in La Calera), Bioparque La Reserva (in Cota) and Centro de Memoria El Cuartico (in Valledupar). Next up on the itinerary: discover the deep blue sea with Dive & Tours and examine the collection at Gold Museum (Museo del Oro).

Discover how to plan a Bogota trip in just a few steps with Klarna Trips's itinerary builder.

You can fly from Quito to Bogota in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Quito in July; daily highs in Bogota reach 21°C and lows reach 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Caracas.
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Caracas, Venezuela — 2 nights

Heaven's Branch on Earth

Tropical weather, great food, and memorable jungle surroundings seem like all the ingredients Caracas needs to become a must-see destination.
Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parque Nacional El Avila.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Caracas attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Bogota to Caracas takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Bogota to Caracas is 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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State of Sao Paulo travel guide

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A trip to State of Sao Paulo reveals one of Brazil's wealthiest regions, considered one of South America's economic powerhouses and known for its high standard of living. The eponymous state capital remains one of the country's most cosmopolitan urban centers, housing almost 20 million residents in its metropolitan region. Beyond this hub of frantic nightlife and thriving commerce, a tour of State of Sao Paulo showcases lively beaches scattered across 600 km (370 mi) of coastline. Farther inland, visitors take advantage of the area's pleasant climate and explore numerous waterfalls, caves, mountains, rivers, spas, parks, and historical buildings dating back to early colonial times.
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