Highlights of South America

Overview

This tour is a unique opportunity to see the highlights of Peru, Argentina and Brazil, visiting iconic places like the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls and the amazing cities of Lima, Cusco, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy the culture, scenery, wildlife, natural beauty and iconic highlights of these amazing countries. This enthralling 16-day tour offers superior hotels, all transfers, touring and most meals and excursions.

Itinerary

DAY 1: LIMA
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your HOTEL, in Lima, with the remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 2: LIMA
This morning explore Lima, starting in Lima’s historic downtown district. The tour concludes in the modern area of Miraflores offering spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight at your HOTEL. (B, L)

DAY 3: LIMA – SACRED VALLEY
After breakfast you will fly to Cusco, (additional cost) where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. En route you will visit Chinchero and a local weaving community. Two nights at your HOTEL. (B, L, D)

DAY 4: SACRED VALLEY
Today you will be taken on a tour of the Pisac Market, then continue to Ollantaytambo. Visit the Inca fortress, one of the most impressive architectural complexes of the Incan Empire. (B, L)

DAY 5: SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU
This morning you will embark on a train journey to Aguas Calientes. On arrival, you will be met by a local guide who will join you on a bus trip to the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins, with free time to explore on your own. Overnight at your HOTEL. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
This morning is at leisure, before you board the afternoon train from Aguas Caliente to Cusco. Two nights at your HOTEL in Cusco. (B)

DAY 7: CUSCO
After breakfast, you will be taken on a city tour of Cusco visiting both Inca and Colonial landmarks including Coricancha. Continue to the archaeological park of the fortress temple, Sacsayhuaman. Tonight, experience a night tour of Cusco and finish at a well-known bar to learn how to make the traditional Pisco Sour drink. (B)

DAY 8: CUSCO – LIMA
Today you will fly to Lima (additional cost). In the afternoon enjoy a tour of the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum. Two nights at your HOTEL in Lima. (B, D)

DAY 9: LIMA – BUENOS AIRES
Today you will fly to Buenos Aires (additional cost). On arrival, you will be transferred to your Buenos Aires HOTEL for your ttree-night stay. (B, D)

DAY 10: BUENOS AIRES
After breakfast, you will be taken on a city tour, starting with a drive along 9 de Julio Avenue, through San Telmo, and La Boca before concluding with a visit to the cemetery of Recoleta. In the evening, you will be taken for dinner and a tango show. (B, D)

DAY 11: BUENOS AIRES
Today is at leisure for you to explore Buenos Aires. (B)

DAY 12: BUENOS AIRES – IGUAZU
Today you will board your flight to Iguazu Falls (additional cost), where on arrival, you will be met and transferred to your HOTEL for your two-night stay. (B)

DAY 13: IGUAZU FALLS
This morning, enjoy a tour of Iguazu Falls. At the visitor centre, you will board a train to the upper falls circuit which offers the most impressive observation point. Explore pathways along the Iguazu river canyon via the lower and upper circuit best known for its flora and fauna. (B, L)

DAY 14: IGUAZU FALLS – RIO DE JANEIRO
After breakfast, you will be taken to the Brazilian side of Iguazu National Park, where you will enjoy a walking tour of the Iguazu Falls. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro (additional cost). You will be met on arrival and transferred to your HOTEL. (B, L)

DAY 15: RIO DE JANEIRO
Today you will be taken on a full day tour of Rio de Janeiro. Experience the downtown area before a visit to Sugar Loaf Mountain where a cable car ride to the top offers views of Guanabara Bay and surrounds. In the evening enjoy a typical Brazilian barbecue meal at a local restaurant, followed by a samba extravaganza. (B, L, D)

DAY 16: RIO DE JANEIRO
Today you will be transferred to Rio de Janeiro airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your tour. (B)

Includes

• 15 nights accommodation in superior hotels on a twin share basis
• All transfers
• Excursions and tours as detailed
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu
• Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
• Meals as indicated (B, L, D)
• Entrance fees
NOTE: Internal flights NOT included Based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together.

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