Please contact Peregrine or your travel agent for costs and details of these flights.
South America in Depth
Packed full of highlights, this journey showcases the diversity of wonders across the Andes and Amazon. At Cusco, in the Peruvian Andes, be immersed in the ancient culture of the Incas, visit the Sacred Valley and revel in the magnificent citadel ruins of Machu Picchu. At Lake Titicaca, we visit the floating Uros Islands before continuing to the lofty heights of La Paz. The Chilean capital of Santiago is home to some of Chile's most famous wineries and, further south, the beautiful 'Lakes District', with some of the most stunning mountain scenery in South America. Over the 'Lakes Crossing', lies the stunning alpine surrounds of Bariloche and, later, the lively neighbourhoods and late nights of Buenos Aires. At the border with Brazil, we experience the magnificent might of Iguazu Falls, before finally arriving in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Rio de Janeiro.
Please note regional flights are not included in the tour price: Please contact us or your travel agent for flight details and costs.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | (Tue) Arrive in Quito. City tour. |
| 3-4 | Descend to our Amazon Jungle lodge. Jungle excursions and activities. |
| 5-6 | Drive to the mountain village of Banos. Free day to enjoy some great optional outdoor activities. |
| 7-8 | Continue through the mountains to Cuenca and visit the Inca ruins of Ingapirca. |
| 9 | Cross the Peruvian border to Tumbes for an early evening flight to Lima. |
| 10-11 | Explore the colonial centre of the city and visit some of the great museums. |
| 12-13 | Fly to Cusco. City tour and excursion to Sacsayhuaman and the Sacred Valley, including Ollantaytambo and Pisac. |
| 14-15 | Train to Aguas Calientes. Visit Machu Picchu and return to Cusco. |
| 16 | Free day in Cusco. |
| 17 | Drive to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. |
| 18 | Visit Lake Titicaca, the Uros Indians and the ancient burial chambers at Sillustani. |
| 19 | Enter Bolivia and head to La Paz via the ancient ruins of Tiahuanaco. |
| 20 | La Paz city tour. |
| 21-22 | Fly to Santiago, explore the colonial centre and enjoy a winery tour. |
| 23-24 | South to Puerto Varas, in the heart of the Lakes District, to discover stunning mountain scenery. |
| 25 | The 'Lakes Crossing' by boat and bus to Bariloche in Argentina. |
| 26-28 | Afternoon flight to Buenos Aires. City sightseeing tour and free time. |
| 29-30 | Fly to Iguazu Falls and visit both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides. |
| 31-33 | Fly to Rio de Janeiro. City tour including Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. |
| 34 | Our adventure ends after breakfast today (Sun). |
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Sharen - Brooklyn, NSW, 03 Dec, 2011
Make sure you are fit to achieve the best result.
At A Glance
Trip Length |
34 days |
Trip Code |
PSSI |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy), Wildlife (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 5 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru | |
Start City |
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| Quito | |
End City |
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| Rio de Janeiro | |
