Best of South America Tour 13 Days

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Tour Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro From North to South, from the city of the Incas to the Paris of South America, this 12-day journey will showcase the wide diversity of this incredible continent. Explore Machu Picchu’s ruins, take your first Tango lesson in Buenos Aires, feel the power of water at the immense Iguazu Falls an...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Travel to South America
    • Enjoy Cuzco Tours
    • Experience Amazing Machu Picchu Excursions
    • Travel to Buenos Aires
    • Enjoy the Tour Iguazu Falls
    • Enjoy Rio de Janeiro Tours

What's this trip about?

    Tour Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro From North to South, from the city of the Incas to the Paris of South America, this 12-day journey will showcase the wide diversity of this incredible continent. Explore Machu Picchu’s ruins, take your first Tango lesson in Buenos Aires, feel the power of water at the immense Iguazu Falls and enjoy the paradise beaches of Rio de Janeiro. A trip specially designed for true wanderlusters! Come and see it all… We are committed to creating one-of-a-kind experiences for each type of traveler. That’s why our trips are 100% tailor-made! That means that A) You can choose the exact travel experience you’ve always dreamed of, and B) Our services (excursions and transfers) can be private or semi-private, or a mix of both! If you’d prefer to have a car and a tour guide at your disposal, we can make it happen, and if you don’t care about sharing your transportation and/or your tour, we can put together some experiences where you’ll be able to meet other travelers from around the world. Keep in mind that even our semi-private tours are an intimate group size, so you’ll never be lost in a sea of other tourists.  

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCusco
End CityRio de Janeiro

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • All transfers mentioned in the itinerary in private-
    • 3 nights in Cusco, 1 night in Sacred Valley, 1 night in Aguas Caliente, 2 nights in Buenos Aires, 2 nights in Iguazú and 2 in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.
    • Breakfast and meals mentioned in the itinerary
    • Tours described in the itinerary
    • Tickets to Corcavado & Sugar Loaf
    • Tickets to Qoricancha Templ, Monastery of Santo Domingo, Cusco Cathedral in Cusco, Moray archaeological remains, Maras salt deposits, Awana Kancha, Pisac market Ollantaytambo Fortress in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
    • Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Travel to South America: The Sacred Valley - Cuzco
Transfer from Cuzco airport to your hotel in Sacred Valley – Day at leisure
Your 2-week South America trip starts in Perú in the amazing region known as Sacred Valley. Upon arrival at Cuzco airport, we’ll drive you to your hotel in Sacred Valley and you’ll...
Day 2: Pisac and Ollantaytambo Fortress - Sacred Valley
Full-day tour to Pisac and Ollantaytambo Fortress

Continue exploring the Sacred Valley, and visit Pisac, famous for its craft market where you’ll find the most exquisite pieces of jewelry, ceramic, and textile craftwork. We’ll continue our trip by...
Day 3: Visit the Incredible Machu Picchu
Train to Aguas Calientes, the base town to visit Machu Picchu
Your tour to Machu Picchu begins with a 4-hour train ride to Aguas Calientes. This town is also known as “Machu Picchu Pueblo” and is the last stop before entering the remains of the most import...
Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Day at Leisure - Travel Back to Cuzco
Optional tour: Wayna Picchu hiking
In the morning we suggest that you return to Machu Picchu and continue exploring some of the many attractions of the citadel. On this second visit, you can climb Wayna Picchu (subject to space availability), which means “...
Day 5: City Tour and Archaeological Sites - Cuzco
City tour and archeological sites of Cuzco
In the afternoon, we’ll pick you up at your hotel to start your Cuzco city tour with a visit to the Coricancha, also known as the “Temple of the Sun”, the construction of which was ordered by Inca Pachacútec (1438...
Day 6: Continue With Your Travel Itinerary to South America - Buenos Aires
Transfer from your hotel in Cuzco to the airport
Today,  we’ll pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the airport to take your flight to Buenos Aires (via Lima), your next destination in your South American travel itinerary.

Transfer from Buen...
Day 7: Buenos Aires city tour & tango show
Half-day city tour through Buenos Aires
In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy our 5-hour Buenos Aires city tour—you will be swept away by the highlights of our beloved Buenos Aires! Over the course of a half-day, you will have the cha...
Day 8: Travel Through South America. Time to visit the Falls! - Iguazú Falls
Transfer from your hotel to the Buenos Aires airport
Today you will say goodbye to the big city and fly to the jungle; we’ll bring you to the airport to take your flight to Puerto Iguazú. 

Transfer from the airport to your hotel  in Puer...
Day 9: Iguazú Falls National Park - Argentinian Side
Wander Iguazú Falls National Park and meet The Devil’s Throat
Today you will visit Iguazú Falls, definitely another highlight of this 2-week travel itinerary through South America. In the morning our driver and bilingual guide will pick you up from your ho...
Day 10: Iguazú Falls, Travel to Río - Brazilian Side & Rio de Janeiro
Visit the Brazilian side of Iguazú National Park
Your South America tour also includes a 4-hour visit to the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls National Park. After breakfast, we’ll pick you up from your hotel to start the day. You’ll be crossing borders today...
Day 11: Santa Teresa, Corcovado & Tijuca Forest
Discover Corcovado, Tijuca Forest and Santa Teresa
Today you will travel to the spellbinding Corcovado Hill, home to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, which has achieved celebrity status around the world through each postcard sent by visitors from Rio...
Day 12: Visit to Sugar Loaf - Rio de Janeiro
Half-day Sugar Loaf tour – Discovering the other side of Rio
Today you will discover the other side of Rio de Janeiro, nicknamed Cidade Maravilhosa or “Marvelous City”. We’ll pick you up at your hotel to start a 4-hour city tour through downtown Rio, passi...
Day 13: The End of Your 2-Week Travel Itinerary to South America - Rio de Janeiro
Transfer from your hotel to Rio de Janeiro airport
Time to say obrigado (thanks) for all these precious travel memories! Today we’ll pick you up to drive you to the airport, where you’ll take your flight to your next destination. If you’re not ready to thr...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,225
Price per day$325
Last Updated: 9/26/2023

Prices in US Dollars.

  • Comfort $2,692
  • Superior $3,205

Valid until April 2020 (Not valid in Christmas, New Year and Carnival).

Prices are per person, based on 2 people in double occupancy. Single rates are available on request. Flights are not included in the price, but can be arranged on request.

Please note that this tour is also available in Luxury Category. Ask your Travel Advisor for the details and quotation on this category.

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The indicated prices are based on double occupancy in the INN hotel category. If you prefer a superior category, please let us know to send you a quotation. Solo travelers must pay a single supplement, which is approximately 40% extra.

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Say Hueque Reviews & Ratings

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John

Oct 2022

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There was nothing that didn't live up to our expectations.

The highlights are unquestionably Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls (Argentina side). A trip to the Devil's throat is exhilarating beyond words. The boat journey we expe...

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Karen

Jan 2022

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Fantastic 5-week tour

Say Hueque planned a fantastic 5-week tour across Chile, Argentina, and Peru.

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Michelle

Jan 2021

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There is nothing that did not meet our expectation.

The guide in Machu Piccu is outstanding as his description of the place is interesting and in great details. Unfortunately I didn’t remember his name. Definitely a w...

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Celia

Feb 2019

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Everything was enjoyable and memorable.

We discovered Say Hueque through an online search and opted to work with you after your initial response to my email enquiry. Everything was enjoyable and memorable....

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Matthew

Jan 2019

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The trip exceeded my expectations!

"We really enjoyed Cuzco – such a beautiful place! And our guide was excellent; we had a great day with her (and only one other couple from Puerto Rico). We also lov...

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Susanne & Miles Rowe

Jan 2024

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thank you and your team for a fantastic holiday in Argentina!

Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for a fantastic holiday in Argentina! We loved the country and the people. The highlights for us was ...

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Jackie

Jan 2024

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Nearly all of the guides were wonderful.

Nearly all of the guides were wonderful. I don’t remember the name of the guide who took us to El Chaltén but we appreciated that he took us seriously as trekkers an...

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longtimetraveler

Mar 2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International or Domestic Flights
    • National Park Entrance Fees
    • Travel / Medical Insurance– To get a free quotation please follow this link: World Nomad
    • Visa to enter Brazil: US, Canadian, Japanese and Australian citizens require a visa to enter Brazil (for other nationalities please check requirements). Visa must be obtained online and prior to travel. The processing time of the eVisa is usually 5 business days.

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Cancellation policy

Any changes to the original booking must be confirmed by the person signing the booking form. Any costs or charges, which we incur or which are incurred or levied by our suppliers as a result of the amendment, will be charged to the Client. Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate changes and additional requests, their availability cannot be guaranteed.

The Client may cancel the booking at any time provided that the cancellation is communicated to Say Hueque in writing. Cancellation charges will be applied as shown below calculated from the day written notification is received by Say Hueque. In addition to the charges shown below airlines may impose 100% cancellation charges.

Period before departure written notification is received and Cancellation fee as a percentage of the holiday price

  • 30 days or more: 30%
  • 29-21 days: 40%
  • 20-15 days: 60%
  • 14-9 days: 75%
  • 8 days or less: 100%
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