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This is a fantastic budget trip that encompasses South America and Australia.
Your journey starts in the vibrant Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro where you can visit Sugar Loaf Mountain followed by a Caipirinha on either the famous Cococabana or Ipanema Beach watching salsa dancers! You can then join a tour which will take you from Rio de Janeiro along the coastline visiting the beach side resort of Florianopolis before heading inland to visit the famous Iguassu Falls.
Your journey will then head south into Argentina through the winelands and whale watching resorts before arriving into Buenos Aires. Be sure to sample a steak and salsa! Santiago will be your final destination and for those adventurous types you could head south and visit Antarctica.
Auckland will be your next stop to visit the Northland and Bay of Islands and if you're feeling adventurous take a trip to Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park for some adrenaline activities! Then onto Christchurch which is a great base for exploration in the Southern Island including the Mount Cook and the Fox Glacier as well as the famed Milford Sounds. A short flight to Cairns will be your gateway to Queensland and you can take a trip up to Cape Tribulation and visit the tropical rainforest. The next part you can travel independently by hiring a car or joining a tour and travel down the East coast of Australia passing by the Great Barrier Reef, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, Byron Bay before reaching the city of Sydney.
Your final destination is Mumbai in India where you can tantalise your tastebuds and senses before heading home to London.
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Price correct as of: 01 June 08
Rio de Janeiro – 5 days
Rio is an awe-inspiring city where impossibly steep granite mountains rise from the ocean between glorious stretches of golden sand. The city revels in life, with the beach, football, samba and Carnival the principal diversions. High above all this fun and frivolity are Rio's ever-present landmarks - the statue of Christ the Redeemer on the summit of Corcovado Mountain and Sugarloaf with its historic cable car.
We recommend you stay at the Hotel Linda Othon from £33 per person per night and book a G.A.P adventures Great South America Journey Tour from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago 29 days from £885 per person.
Auckland – 5 days
New Zealand is renowned for its magnificent scenery, breathtaking landscape & adrenaline activities. Auckland, the hub of the North Island, is great for museums, trendy bars and its 192 metre bungee jump from the Sky Tower. Auckland is a fantastic starting point to explore all New Zealand has to offer.
We recommend you stay in the Nomads Fat Camel Hostel for po 11.50 per person per night. Then you can book a Kiwi Experience Northern Round-Up Tour from £210 per person from Auckland to Christchurch.
Christchurch – 4 days
The small city is distinctly English in character, and has so many parks and gardens that it is easy to pretend you are in the countryside. Besides the green space, there are beaches; a lively city centre packed with pubs and restaurants, healthy sports scene and several museums.
We recommend you stay at The Elms Hotel from £30 per person per night.
Sydney - 5 days
Sydney is the first port of call for many travellers arriving into Australia. Famous for its beautiful harbour, iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney has plenty to entertain its visitors. Why not visit one Sydney's many beaches and have a surfing lesson, climb the magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge or venture out to the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains and experience one of Australia's natural wonders.
We recommend you book the Nomads Sydney Starts Here Package with 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the Maze Backpackers, a harbour cruise, a full day Oz Experience Blue Mountains Tour including lunch from £150 per person. From Sydney we recommend you book an Oz Experience Bruce Pass from £275 per person for travel to Cairns. You can then book an Oz Experience Cobber Pass from £263 per person from Sydney to Cairns.
Cairns – 5 days
Cairns continues to be one of Australia's most popular destinations and is a fantastic base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. It boasts a fabulous Esplanade which is packed with vibrant restaurants and cafes to satisfy any taste buds!
Mumbai – 2 weeks
The most cosmopolitan city in India, a holiday in Mumbai is an experience of contrasts, from the glitz and glamour of 'Bollywood' to the abject poverty of its beggars and the smog that hangs in the air. A trip to Mumbai will allow you to experience a taste of India; simply soaking up the atmosphere in the streets is sufficient to open the mind and the heart to what this awesome country is all about.
We recommend you take a short flight to Delhi and book the Intrepid Delhi to Delhi Golden Triangle Tour from £320 per person.
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