South American Odyssey: Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Machu Picchu & More
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in available from 2:00 p.m.
Arrive to Rio’s Aeroporto International — Galeão Antônio Carlos Jobim (GIG), about 15 miles (24km) from the program hotel. After completing arrival procedures, exit the baggage claim area. Your Road Scholar Group Leader wi...
Walking up to two miles throughout the day including up and down hill. The Samba night is an outdoor street party with crowded streets, optional steps with no railing, live music; weather dependent, does not take place in heavy rain. Driving, with periodic stops and s...
Walking approximately 2.5 miles, standing up to an hour at a time.
Depart from the hotel with our local expert and private motorcoach to the historic center Rio de Janeiro. We examine architectural style, noting fine examples of Baroque construction as we drive ...
Ascending and descending airplane steps with hand baggage. Walking about 1.5 miles and standing for approximately one hour in a humid and tropical climate. There are paved paths leading to Iguazu Falls and many sets of small steps; wet conditions at Falls.
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Walking up to two miles; humid, tropical climate; paved and unpaved paths, steps. Bring passports today as we cross the border to visit the Argentine side of the Falls. Walking about 0.6 miles (1km) each way to/from viewpoint.
We will ride to the Bird Park where...
Ascending and descending steps with hand baggage. Walking up to two miles on paved city streets. Opportunity to try tango dance steps.
We will check out of the hotel, depart Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, and cross the border into Argentina for our flight to Buenos Aire...
Walking up to two miles and standing for about an hour at a time on paved cobblestone streets.
We will transfer to the Recoleta neighborhood and set out on a a walking field trip with our local expert. High, historic, beautiful, and affluent, Recoleta is one of ...
The drive into the countryside is about 50 miles, approximately 1.5 hours each way. Walking short distances and standing; unpaved ground at the ranch.
We will board a motorcoach for a full day field trip to experience La Pampa, the province of estancias (colonia...
Early transfer to the airport for the flight to Santiago. Walking up to one mile and standing for about an hour on city streets.
We will check out of the hotel and transfer to Ezeiza International Airport to board our flight to Santiago, Chile.
After arriv...
The drive to Valparaiso is about 72 miles (116km), approximately 1.5 hours. Walking up to two miles and standing up to two hours up and downhill.
We will board a motorcoach with our local expert for field trip to Valparaiso. Valparaíso is Chile’s second-largest ...
The drive to the wine estate is about 18 miles (28km), approximately 1/2 hour. Walking about one mile, standing indoors and out approximately one hour; unpaved ground in garden.
We will depart for a full day field trip into Chilean wine country. Riding south of ...
Early transfer to the airport for the flight to Lima. Early transfer for full day trip from Santiago to Cuzco. Cuzco elevation 11,000 feet.
We will have early check out and transfer to the airport for flight check, a mandatory three hours prior to departure. We ...
Cuzco is at an elevation of 11,000 feet. Walking up to .5 miles, standing up to an hour at a time; paved streets, unpaved ground.
During a field trip by motorcoach and walking with our local expert, visit the Almudena Cemetery, constructed in 1845 partly from ru...
Motorcoach travel over winding roads. Walking (distance at personal discretion) at Maras Salt Mine; narrow, paved and unpaved paths. Not recommended for people with vertigo, who may remain at the entry viewing area. Walking up to one mile at Ollantaytambo, climbing ma...
Walking about 2.5 miles and standing up to two hours.
Pisac was founded in the 1570s by Spanish conquistadors where an Inca village once stood. It’s now a rustic Andean village that attracts many visitors, thanks in part to its market that takes place every day ...
The train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes is approximately 1.5 hours. From Aguas Calientes to Cuzco is approximately 3.5 hours. Access to/from Machu Picchu by public bus, 1/2 hour each way, extremely winding mountain road. Walking approximately 2.5 hours. E...
Transfers to the airport for flights home.
Enjoy free time this morning.
Transfer to Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete — Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport of Cuzco (CUZ). Refer to your personal air itinerary for specific flight...
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