This adventure packs in some of South America's most important sights. From the coastal city of Lima we climb into the Andes to discover the ancient civilisation of the Incas. We visit their former capital of Cusco and marvel at the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu. We will witness the sunset over stunning Lake Titicaca and explore the backstreets of Bolivia's lofty capital, La Paz. Flying to the Chilean capital of Santiago we enjoy a tour of the city and a nearby winery before continuing to picturesque Puerto Varas in the Chilean Lakes District. Using the 'Lakes Crossing' we come to Bariloche in Argentina and continue on to Buenos Aires, South America's most lively capital. Further north are the stunning Iguazu Falls and finally we come to magnificent Rio de Janeiro, home of the Samba and the sandy beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
(Wed) 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 18-20 |
Afternoon flight to Buenos Aires. City sightseeing tour and free time. |
| Days 21-22 |
Fly to Iguazu Falls and visit both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides. |
| Days 23-25 |
Fly to Rio de Janeiro. City tour including Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. |
| Day 26 |
Our adventure ends after breakfast today (Sun). |