The Wonders of South America

Discover some of the world’s most staggering sights on this journey of a lifetime. Experience the energetic city of Rio de Janeiro and the majestic waterfalls of Iguazu. Be spellbound by the Lake District, one of the world's most beautiful and spectacular landscapes. Marvel at the magnificence of Machu Picchu; this is South America at its best.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Rio de Janeiro

    On arrival transfer to the Plaza Copacabana Hotel for three nights.

  • Day 2: Rio de Janeiro

    Morning Corcovado tour. In the afternoon, city and Sugarloaf Mountain tour. B L

  • Day 3: Rio de Janeiro

    At leisure. This evening enjoy a barbeque dinner and samba show. B D

  • Day 4: Rio de Janeiro – Iguazu Falls

    Fly to Iguazu and visit the Brazilian side of the falls. Stay two nights at the Hotel Sheraton. B

  • Day 5: Iguazu Falls

    Tour of the Argentine side of the falls and the famous Devil’s Throat. B

  • Day 6: Iguazu Falls – Buenos Aires

    Fly to Buenos Aires where you stay at the Hotel de las Americas for three nights. B

  • Day 7: Buenos Aires

    Half day city tour. In the evening, dinner and tango show. B D

  • Day 8: Buenos Aires

    Day at leisure to explore this fascinating city. B

  • Day 9: Buenos Aires – Bariloche

    Flight to Bariloche. Stay two nights at the Nevada Hotel. B

  • Day 10: Bariloche

    A half day scenic tour of Bariloche. B

  • Day 11: Bariloche – Peulla

    Sail the Andes lakes and journey by road through the mountains to Peulla. Overnight at the Hotel Natura. B D

  • Day 12: Peulla – Puerto Montt

    Continue the Lakes Crossing to Petrohue. Journey by road to Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt. Overnight at the Hotel Don Luis. B

  • Day 13: Puerto Montt – Lima

    Fly to Lima and overnight at the Hotel Ramada Costa Del Sol Lima Airport. B

  • Day 14: Lima – Cuzco

    Fly to the enchanting city of Cuzco. Stay two nights at the Picoaga Hotel. L D

  • Day 15: Cuzco

    City tour including the surrounding ruins of Sacsayhuaman and Puca-Pucara. B

  • Day 16: Cuzco – Sacred Valley

    Travel by road into the Sacred Valley to visit the famous market of Pisac and the Incan ruins of Ollantaytambo. Overnight at La Casona Yucay Hotel. B L

  • Day 17: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu

    Enjoy a spectacular train journey to Machu Picchu. Tour the site, including lunch. Overnight at El Mapi Hotel. B L D

  • Day 18: Machu Picchu – Cuzco

    Return to Cuzco. Stay overnight at the Picoaga Hotel. B

  • Day 19: Cuzco – Puno

    Travel by road across the Altiplano to Puno. Stay for two nights at the Casa Andina Puno Plaza. B L

  • Day 20: Lake Titicaca

    Full day excursion on Lake Titicaca, visiting the floating reed islands and Taquile Island with ruins dating back to pre-Inca times. B L

  • Day 21: Depart Puno

    Transfer to the airport. B

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Pricing

21 Days / 20 Nights From $5,097*

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Includes: accommodation, meals as indicated, transfers and sightseeing as specified. Excludes airfares Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Bariloche, Puerto Montt to Lima and Lima Cuzco return.

Departs: Daily.

Tour Style: independent Tour

Highlights

  • The vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro

  • The magnificent waterfalls of Iguazu

  • Buenos Aires – Paris of the South

  • The breathtaking Lake District

  • The grandeur of the Amazon

  • The former Inca capital of Cuzco

  • Machu Picchu – perched high in the Andes

  • Beautiful Lake Titicaca