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Highlights
- This itinerary introduces you to some of the highlights of South America in just 18 days, starting in Peru’s capital and finishing in Argentina’s capital.
- You will explore both modern and colonial Lima, the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro and the cosmopolitan and historic city of Buenos Aires.
- You will be introduced to the fascinating history of the Incas as you travel through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu, returning to the old Inca capital of Cusco.
- You will learn more of the culture of Peru as you visit Puno and take a day trip on Lake Titicaca to the Uros reed islands and Taquile Island.
- The itinerary also includes the incredible and mighty Iguazu Falls that straddle the border of Brazil and Argentina.
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- Airport transfers
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- Accommodation with breakfast
- Tours as detailed in itinerary
- Other meals where stated
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On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. This service includes a driver and local English speaking guide, who will provide you with any useful information needed for y...
Lima, the capital of Peru, sits on the country's arid Pacific coast. Founded in 1535, its colonial centre is well preserved, but today Lima is a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. The city is home to the various museums including the Museo ...
Today you will be collected from your hotel for a half day city tour of Lima. First you will visit the modern district of San Isidro and Miraflores, where you will have a view of the Pacific Ocean from the Parque del Amor (Love Park), then you will continue with your ...
You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it. Enroute visit the Cochahuasi Wasi and th...
Morning at leisure to enjoy a range of optional tours. This afternoon continue to the Inca archaeological ruin site of Ollantaytambo, visit the town, the shrines and the fortification with its stairs to the sky.
This morning travel by train from Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.
Due to limited space for luggage storage on trains, luggage restrictions apply: one bag or backpack (carry-on luggage) with a maximum weight of 5.0 kg/11 lb, measuring no more than 62 linear inches/157 linear cm (height + length + width)
Machu Picchu is a 15th century Inca site, located 2,430 metres above sea level on a mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley. It is the most famous of all Inca sites, but it was not until 1911 that it was brought to the world’s attention by the American historian Hiram ...
This afternoon travel by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Due to limited space for luggage storage on trains, luggage restrictions apply: one bag or backpack (carry-on luggage) with a maximum weight of 5.0 kg/11 lb, measuring no more than 62 linear inches/157 linear cm (height + length + width)
Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station in the Sacred Valley to Cusco.
You will be collected from your hotel for a private sightseeing tour through Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire. Visit the fascinating Qorikancha Temple of the Sun, the 12-Angled Rock and the Cathedral, built on the ruins of an Inca Palace. From here head to the arch...
You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to Cusco bus or train station for your onward journey.
This spectacular journey from Cusco to Puno takes you across the Altiplano. This drive will take you through sleepy Andean villages, past spectacular snow-capped mountains, sheer cliffs and rampaging rivers. Stops along the way include the atmospheric towns of Pucara ...
On arrival at Puno bus or train station, you will be met by a representative who will be holding a sign with your name on it, to transfer you to your hotel. Should you have trouble locating him/her, please refer to the front of your itinerary for emergency contact details.
Early this morning you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the port located on Lake Titicaca. Travel by motorboat to the floating reed islands of Uros, situated four kilometres from Puno. Here the locals continue to practice their traditional way of l...
You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
This evening stay at Lima’s premier airport hotel Wyndham Costa del Sol Airport Hotel which is connected by a walkway to the terminal. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Please make your way to the terminal for your departure flight. Please note check in time is 3 hours prior to scheduled departure time.
On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel.
He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it.
Please note this service is with a driver only. Please note,...
After an early pick up from your hotel, this tour makes its way to the bottom of Corcovado Hill, where we ascend the mountain by vehicle. Climbing 4km through the Tijuca Forest, the world’s largest urban National Park, we will arrive at the statue of Christ the Redeem...
Today is a free day for you to relax on one of Rio’s famous beaches such as Ipanema or Copacabana, or explore the city further at your leisure.
You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
After an early morning pick up from your hotel, we travel to the Argentinean side of the Iguazu Falls. Beginning at the visitor’s centre, we take a ride on the Rainforest Ecological train before exploring the upper and lower circuit footbridges. The footbridges, which...
You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. This service includes a driver and local English speaking guide, who will provide you with any useful information needed for your stay. He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it.
Buenos Aires, Argentina’s elegant, historic and cosmopolitan capital, is known as the “Paris of the South” due to its European atmosphere with glamorous avenues lined with fashionable shops and Parisian-style restaurants and cafes. Located on the western shore of the ...
You will be collected from your hotel for your three-hour tour visiting the most important highlights of the city of Buenos Aires. Discover the history of the Plaza de Mayo Square, the site of Argentina’s most important historical events - see its surroundings and the...
This evening you will be collected from your hotel to experience a Tango Show with dinner. This is an intimate & passionate tango show, housed in a cozy wood-panelled 19th century building with a colourful history as a meeting point for poets and students in the h...
Today is free to enjoy the sights and sounds of this world famous city. Why not enjoy a day trip over the River Plate to the beautiful city of Colonia with its UNESCO World Heritage Listed historic centre, perhaps wander the streets of San Telmo antiques district (home to the famous Sunday markets), enjoy some of the world class shopping or soak up some of Buenos Aires’ Parisian atmosphere.
You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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