Journey Across South America - 19 Days
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- Machu Picchu – Marvel at the legendary Lost City of the Incas which was hidden from the world for hundreds of years
- Rio de Janeiro – Stroll down Copacabana Beach and enjoy a city tour including a cable car ride to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain
- Iguazu Falls – Admire the thundering falls at the border between Argentina and Brazil.
- Cusco – See highlights of the Incan capital on a guided tour including the bustling Plaza de Armas and Sacsayhuaman
- Lake Titicaca – Cruise on the highest navigable lake in the world to the Uros islands in Peru and the Isla del Sol in Bolivia
- Corcovado Mountain – Enjoy stunning views of Rio de Janeiro and see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue from the peak
- La Paz – Visit the spooky Witches Market and tour highlights of the city including the Government Palace and the Cathedral
- The Sacred Valley – Discover the famous Inca ruins at Pisac and the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo
- Lima – Walk around the colonial centre of the City of Kings on a guided tour of Peru’s capital city
- Asuncion – Explore the capital of Paraguay independently and admire the contrast between old and new
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- 18 breakfasts
- 14 nights 3 star hotels, 3 nights 4 star hotels and 1 night simple lodge
- 3 economy flights: Lima - Cusco, La Paz - Asuncion, Foz do Iguacu - Rio de Janeiro
- Return train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
- Arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 19
- Transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Escorted by an experienced English-speaking local tour leader, with the services of specialist local guides as per itinerary
- Guided tour of Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountain, Iguazu Falls and Machu Picchu
- Guided sightseeing in Cusco, Sacred Valley, La Paz and Rio de Janeiro
- Boat excursions to Sun Island and the Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca
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Wednesday. Welcome to Peru and the beginning of our South American adventure! On arrival at the airport in Lima you’ll be transferred to our hotel in the city where the rest of the day is free to relax or independently explore.
Lima - Cusco. Start the day with a walking tour of the colonial centre with our tour leader. After, a brief 90-minute flight transports us to the renowned city of Cusco in the Andes. The name "Cusco" comes from the Quechua word for navel, reflecting its role as the he...
Today we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Cusco, taking in several important Inca ruins. Visit Q’oricancha, which was once the most important Inca Sun Temple. We also explore the Plaza de Armas and the colossal fortress of Sacsayhuaman, sitting on a hillside above the city.
Cusco - Sacred Valley. Explore the Sacred Valley today, beginning at the impressive Pisac ruins. This ancient Inca citadel is popular with visitors and sits high above Pisac village on the hillside. After our visit we continue to the bustling Pisac markets where you c...
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu. Say goodbye to the Sacred Valley as we enjoy a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes this morning. On arrival we take a short bus journey up the mountain to the magnificent “Lost City” of Machu Picchu. Abandoned by the Incas and never foun...
Machu Picchu - Cusco. There is time today to revisit the ancient citadel if you choose or perhaps explore some of the main trails around the site, rail schedules permitting. Hike up the steep path to Huayna Picchu for incredible views over Machu Picchu or trek to the ...
Today is free to relax or explore Cusco as you please. There are several optional excursions in the surrounding region, which you may wish to join. Perhaps visit the town of Moray, located about an hour from Cusco. The town is home to spectacular Incan irrigation path...
Cusco - Puno. Today we enjoy a scenic drive from Cusco to Puno, on the shore of the majestic Lake Titicaca. Climb through fertile fields of corn and potatoes to the pass at La Raya (4,200m) and then continue across the striking Altiplano, a large and windswept plain dotted with market towns and herds of llamas. We arrive into Puno early this evening.
Puno - Copacabana (Bolivia). This morning we enjoy a motorboat cruise on Lake Titicaca to the famous Uros Islands. The Uros people build these islands entirely from tortora reeds, which grow around the lake. They also use them in the construction of their boats and ho...
Copacabana - La Paz. Explore the Isla del Sol (Sun Island) today as we return to the waters of Lake Titicaca on a boat ride. According to legend, this spot marked the beginning of Inca civilization, when children of the sun god sprung from the depths of the lake. L...
Today we enjoy a guided tour of the La Paz city. Discover highlights including the Government Palace and the Cathedral. Continue to the famous Witches Market, brimming with potions, amulets and ritual offerings. We take a ride on public buses to get a real feel for th...
La Paz - Asuncion (Paraguay). We leave Bolivia today and fly to Asuncion for 2 days, the capital city of Paraguay. Nestled on the banks of the Rio Paraguay River, this old world city feels trapped in history - a legacy of its years in isolation from the outside world ...
Asuncion - Puerto Iguazu (Argentina). Today we drive to Puerto Iguazu, gateway to the mighty Iguazu Falls at the border between Argentina and Brazil. The first evening is at leisure in the city before we explore the Argentinean side of the falls on day 15. Setting off...
Puerto Iguazu - Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). This morning we explore the Brazilian side of the falls and enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the full sweep of the cascades. We then transfer to the airport and fly to Rio de Janeiro. There is an included transfer to our hote...
Enjoy a guided tour of this famous city today, where glamorous apartments and sandy beaches are set against the favelas and shanty towns clinging to the hillside. Our tour visits highlights of the city and includes a ride on the cable car up to the iconic Sugarloaf Mo...
Our final day of sightseeing begins with a ride on the steep rack-and-pinion railway through Tijuca National Park, the largest urban forest in the world and all that remains of the rainforest that once surrounded the city. We reach the summit of Corcovado Mountain and...
Sunday. Our South American adventure comes to an end today with an included departure transfer to the airport. If you’d like to extend your stay in Rio de Janeiro, then we can arrange this for you.
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