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Peregrine Adventures

Highlights of South America (23 Days)

Our adventure starts in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. We visit Sugar Loaf Mountain, take in the views from the statue of Christ the Redeemer and swim at Copacabana or Ipanema beach. Further south we enjoy the natural beauty of the Atlantic rainforests, the magnificent Iguazu Falls and then there are the crumbling edifices of the old Jesuit missions. Midway through our journey we arrive in magnificent Buenos Aires – birthplace of the exuberant tango. A flight across the continent brings us to Lima and then to Cusco where we have time to explore this ancient city before heading off on an amazing camping trek along old Inca pathways to the 'lost city' of Machu Picchu.

Itinerary

Days 1-3 (Tue) Arrive in Rio and transfer to hotel. Visit Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacanba Beach.
Day 4 Fly to Curitiba, gateway to the Atlantic rainforest.
Day 5 Serra Verde Express, Itupava Trail and rainforest. Overnight in Porto de Cima.
Day 6 Visit Pau Oco State Park, Fortuna Waterfall and Morretes. Return to Porto de Cima.
Day 7 Drive to Paranagua. Boat to Superagui National Park and Ilha das Pecas. Overnight on Honey Island.
Day 8 Relax on Honey Island before returning to Curitiba. Overnight deluxe bus to Iguazu.
Days 9 - 10 Exploration of both the Brazilian and Argentinean side of the Falls.
Day 11 San Ignacio and Loreto Jesuit Missions. Overnight sleeper bus to Buenos Aires.
Days 12 - 13 City tour of Buenos Aires including Recoleta, Palermo, Plaza San Martin, Plaza de Mayo and the colourful La Boca.
Days 14 - 15 Fly to Lima and enjoy a city tour of Lima's colonial centre.
Days 16-17 Morning flight to Cusco. Afternoon walking tour. Day excursion to the Sacred Valley and Pisac town.
Days 18-20 Camping hike along Inca trails, reaching a height of 4200 metres.
Day 21 Explore magnificent Machu Picchu and Pisac town before catching the train back to Cusco.
Day 22 Free day in Cusco with time for optional activities or souvenir shopping.
Day 23 Fly to Lima where your trip ends on arrival (Wed).

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Trip Highlights

  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Atlantic Rainforest
  • Itupava Colonial Trail
  • Superagui National Park
  • Honey Island
  • Iguazu Falls
  • Aguas Calientes
  • San Ignacio Mission
  • Buenos Aires
  • Colonial Lima
  • Cusco
  • The Sacred Valley
  • Inca Trail Trek
  • Machu Picchu

Countries Visited

Trip Facts

Code PSHS
Starts In Rio de Janeiro
Ends In Lima
Start Day Tuesday
End Day Wednesday
Grade

Cultural adventure
With focus on local cultures and historic sites, these trips have the perfect mix of discovery, exploration, comfort and relaxation. Some trips may include a little walking or a night or two ‘roughing’ it. Check the itinerary for details.

Moderate trek
A good level of fitness is required for these trips. These trekking adventures may involve walking for up to six hours per day and are likely to cover between six and 15 kilometres, over hilly terrain, on well-defined trails. The trips involve multi-day walking.
Valid From 17 March 2009
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