Highlights of South America Small Group Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive Lima

  Transfer to the Jose Antonio Executive Hotel for two nights.

• Day 2: Lima

  Half day tour visiting the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the Cathedral, including the 17th century San Francisco Monastery. Continue to the Gold Museum with its extraordinary collection of gold artefacts.

• Day 3: Lima – Cuzco

  Fly to Cuzco, the archaeological capital of the Americas and the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent. Stay two nights at the Picoaga Hotel.

• Day 4: Cuzco

  Your tour today shows you the city that was known by the Incas as the Navel of the World. Also view the surrounding ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca – Pucara and Tambomachay.

• Day 5: Cuzco – Yucay

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

• Day 6: Yucay – Machu Picchu

  Enjoy the train journey through the spectacular mountain scenery to Machu Picchu. Tour the site, including lunch. Overnight at the Hatuchay Tower Hotel.

• Day 7: Machu Picchu – Cuzco

  Return to Cuzco. Stay overnight at the Picoaga Hotel.

• Day 8: Cuzco – Puno

  Journey by road across the Altiplano to Puno. Stay two nights at the Eco Inn Hotel.

• Day 9: Puno

  Take a boat ride across Lake Titicaca to visit the floating reed islands of the Uros people.

• Day 10: Puno – Lake Titicaca

  Travel to Copacabana, Bolivia, to board the catamaran for the overnight crossing of Lake Titicaca. Visit Sun Island and the village of Challapampa.

• Day 11: Lake Titicaca – La Paz

  Sail the Tiquina Straight. Continue by road to La Paz. Stay two nights at the Radisson Hotel.

• Day 12: La Paz

  Morning tour of La Paz including the colourful markets and a visit to the mysterious Valley of the Moon.

• Day 13: La Paz – Buenos Aires

  Transfer to the airport for the flight to Buenos Aires. Stay three nights at the Pestana Hotel.

• Day 14: Buenos Aires

  Morning tour of Buenos Aires. Evening dinner and tango show.

• Day 15: Buenos Aires

  Day at leisure.

• Day 16: Buenos Aires – Iguazu Falls

  Fly to Iguazu where you will see the falls. Visit the Devil’s Throat and cross the border into Brazil. Stay two nights at Das Cataratas Hotel.

• Day 17: Iguazu Falls

  Half day tour including the Brazilian side of the falls and Macuco Safari.

• Day 18: Iguazu Falls – Rio de Janeiro

  Transfer to the airport. Fly to Rio de Janeiro where you stay at the Excelsior Copacabana for two nights.

• Day 19: Rio de Janeiro

  Morning tour to Mount Corcovado. In the afternoon tour of the city and Sugarloaf Mountain. Enjoy an evening barbeque dinner and samba show.

• Day 20: Depart Rio

  Transfer to the airport for your onward flight or extend your stay in this spectacular city.

Galapagos Islands 'Add On' Experience

Extend your trip to 26 Days / 25 Nights from $10687*

Includes: Three nights hotel accommodation three night MV Galapagos Legend cruise, transfers and private Quito city tour.

Departs: 14th April, 19th may, 7th July, 8th September and 6th October 2012.

Note: Excludes the following airfares; Quito to Lima, Lima to Cuzco, La Paz to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Iguazu and Iguazo to Rio de Janiero.

• Day 1: Quito

  On arrival transfer to the Grand Hotel Mercurefor two nights.

• Day 2: Quito

  Half day tour visiting the old colonial quarter with its narrow cobbled streets. B

• Day 3: Quito – Galapagos Islands

  Fly to the Galapagos Islands. Transfer to the M/V Legend for your three-night Galapagos cruise. Visit Bachas Beach. B, L, D

• Day 4: Galapagos Islands

  Sail to the islands of South Plaza and Santa Fe. Explore the islands with an expert guide to discover their extraordinary wildlife. B, L, D

• Day 5: Galapagos Islands

  Walk through volcanic terrain in Pitt Point to observe the rare red footed-booby and snorkel in Cerro Brujo. B, L, D

• Day 6: Galapagos Islands - Quito

  Visit the Interpretation Centre and the giant tortoise breeding program on San Cristobal Island. Return fl ight to Quito and overnight at the Grand Hotel Mercure. B

• Day 7: Quito - Lima

  Transfer to the airport for your fl ight to Lima tomeet up with other members of your group. B

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.