This three week adventure travels from Lima - the 'City of Kings', all the way to the giant metropolis of Buenos Aires. It's a journey jammed packed with sights and activities along the way. Colonial cities, ancient Inca monuments, dramatic mountain scenery, traditional music and dance, wineries, volcanoes, picturesque lakes and warm friendly people are just some of what awaits you on this journey of discovery. It's a holiday of contrasts that includes Peru and the ancient civilisation of the Incas, the land locked nation of Boliva with its large and colourful indian population, the stunning Andean scenery of dynamic Chile and the vast expanses of Argentina with its dramatic landscape, big cities and lively culture.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel. City tour of colonial centre. |
| Days 2-3 |
Explore the colonial centre of the city and visit some of the great museums. |
| Days 4-5 |
Fly to Cusco. City tour and excursion to Sacsayhuaman and the Sacred Valley including Ollantaytambo and Pisac. |
| Days 6-7 |
Train to Aguas Calientes. Visit Machu Picchu and return to Cusco. |
| Day 8 |
Free day in Cusco. |
| Day 9 |
Drive to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. |
| Day 10 |
Visit Lake Titicaca, the indigenous people of the Uros Islands and the ancient burial chambers at Sillustani. |
| Day 11 |
Enter Bolivia and head to La Paz via the ancient ruins of Tiahuanaco. |
| Day 12 |
La Paz city tour. |
| Days 13-14 |
Fly to Santiago, explore the colonial centre and enjoy a winery tour. |
| Days 15-16 |
South to Puerto Varas, in the heart of the Lakes District, to discover stunning mountain scenery. |
| Day 17 |
The 'Lakes Crossing' by boat and bus to Bariloche in Argentina. |
| Days 18-19 |
Afternoon flight to Buenos Aires. City sightseeing tour and free time. |
| Day 20 |
Our adventure ends after breakfast today (Mon). |