World of Wonders of South America

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The Iguazu Falls, located on the border of southern Brazil and northern Argentina, and the ruins of Machu Picchu, nestled in the cloud forest of Peru, have been difficult to combine into a quick South American tour -- until now. These two highlights of South America are readily accessible with a flight direct from Iguazu to Lima. Now a whirlwind tour of South...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Lima, the City of the Kings
    • Cuzco, the former Inca Capital
    • Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
    • Iguassu Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
    • Rio de Janeiro, the Marvelous City

What's this trip about?

    The Iguazu Falls, located on the border of southern Brazil and northern Argentina, and the ruins of Machu Picchu, nestled in the cloud forest of Peru, have been difficult to combine into a quick South American tour -- until now. These two highlights of South America are readily accessible with a flight direct from Iguazu to Lima. Now a whirlwind tour of South America's recently voted New World Wonders is an easy feat and a rewarding one at that. Imagine yourself gazing upon the 275 waterfalls of Iguazu, and then exploring the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu -- all within a week. Then finish this Iguazu Falls and Machu Picchu tour with a visit to Rio de Janeiro, the ""Marvelous City"" of Brazil. Perhaps a one-of-a-kind fully-custom World Wonders of South America Tour or Iguazu Falls and Machu Picchu Tour just is not enough! If that is the case, consider adding on Easter Island on to your Machu Picchu Tour. Have even more time to spare? Also, see the similar Lost City and Cidade Maravilhosa on a tour that includes Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLima
End CityRio de Janeiro

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • All 4* & 5* accommodations
    • All Breakfasts & 1 lunch
    • All Sightseeings and Transfers
    • All Entrance Fees
    • 1st Class Train or Bus Transportation
    • Profesional English-speaking guides

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival In Lima & City Tour

Arrive in Lima, the ""City of Kings"" and the capital of Peru. Your tour guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your Lima hotel.Explore the Peruvian capital on a half-day city tour. Visit its highlights and  take in the quaint colonial buildings in th...

Day 2: Transfer The Sacred Valley & Tour

Rise early to transfer from Lima to Cuzco, the former Inca capital.

Take a full-day excursion to the plentiful and beautiful Urubamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the colonial town of Pisac, famous for the colorful Indian market that t...

Day 3: Train to Machu Picchu

Today, visit the highlight of Peru: Machu Picchu. This Inca city dating back to the 15th and the 16th centuries conserves all its original traits since its location up on a mountain in the middle of a cloud forest kept it safe from the Spanish conquerors.

Take ...

Day 4: Free Day Machu Picchu Tour & Return to Cuzco

Today is a free day. Choose between visiting the markets of Aguas Calientes, explore Machu Picchu and tour the ruins on your own, or relax at the hot springs. In the evening transfer back to Cuzco and check into your hotel.

Day 5: Cuzco City Tour

Wake up in Cuzco, meaning ""navel of the universe"" in Quechua. Inca architecture is still visible in many of the buildings in this city, as well as in the ruins on the outskirts, such as Sacsayhuaman. Spanish colonial architecture is also evident, even admits the mod...

Day 6: Travel to Foz Do Iguaçu

Board an early flight from Cusco to Foz do Iguaçu (with one stop-over in Lima). Foz do Iguaçu is a city located on the Brazilian side of the falls and means ""Great Water"" in the language of the native Guaraní. There are more than 270 waterfalls, including the formid...

Day 7: Iguazu Argentine Falls Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, you will start with the Iguazu Falls exploration - this time to the Argentine side. Explore its Iguazu National Park, which has an ecological train ride, and multiple catwalks and observation decks where you can view the waterfalls from m...

Day 8: Brazilian Iguaçu National Park

The National Park comprises a total area of more than 185 thousand hectares and a length of about 420 km (260 mi) - 300 km (190 mi) of which are bordered by natural bodies of water. The Brazilian and Argentinean sides together comprise around 260,000 hectares. The Nat...

Day 9: Arrival At Rio De Janeiro & Corcovado Tour

Today is time to enjoy what Rio de Janeiro has to offer. With its golden beaches, lush Atlantic Rainforests, friendly Cariocas (locals), and samba music, Rio de Janeiro is a unique and vibrant city. Visit the Christ the Redeemer, who keeps an eye on Rio from an elevat...

Day 10: Rio De Janeiro City Tour

The panoramic view from the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, at 1,296 ft (395 m) above sea-level, is breathtaking. Two sets of cable cars elevate you to the top of Sugarloaf. The first brings you to the top of Urca Mountain, and the second one brings to the summit with...

Day 11: Departure From Rio De Janeiro

Spend your last day in Rio at your leisure before boarding your flight to your next destination in South America.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,655
Price per day$241
Single supplement (single occupancy)$640
Last Updated: 6/4/2019

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Accommodation

  • Lima: Estelar Miraflores
  • Sacred Valley: Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
  • Aguas Calientes: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
  • Cuzco: Novotel
  • Foz do Iguassu: Viale Cataratas
  • Rio de Janeiro: Windsor Leme Hotel
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