Important Note:
The Regional flights in conjunction with this tour are not included in the trip price.
Please contact Peregrine or your travel agent for costs and details of these flights.
Please contact Peregrine or your travel agent for costs and details of these flights.
Essence of South America
20 days from US $4,695 pp twin share
This three week adventure travels from Peru’s 'City of Kings' all the way to the giant boulevards and lively nights of Argentina’s famed metropolis. Jam-packed with sights and activities, you’ll explore colonial cities, ancient Inca monuments, dramatic mountain scenery, wineries, volcanoes, picturesque lakes, traditional music, dance, wine and warm friendly people. Experience the contrasts of this truly kaleidoscopic continent and delve through the ancient civilisation of the Incas, the indigenous splendour of Bolivia, beautiful dynamic Chile and the vast pampas and dramatic peaks of Argentina.
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 | (Wed) Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel. City tour of colonial centre. |
| 2-3 | Explore the colonial centre of the city and visit some of the great museums. |
| 4-5 | Fly to Cusco. City tour and excursion to Sacsayhuaman and the Sacred Valley including Ollantaytambo and Pisac. |
| 6-7 | Train to Aguas Calientes. Visit Machu Picchu and return to Cusco. |
| 8 | Free day in Cusco. |
| 9 | Drive to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. |
| 10 | Visit Lake Titicaca, the indigenous people of the Uros Islands and the ancient burial chambers at Sillustani. |
| 11 | Enter Bolivia and head to La Paz via the ancient ruins of Tiahuanaco. |
| 12 | La Paz city tour. |
| 13-14 | Fly to Santiago, explore the colonial centre and enjoy a winery tour. |
| 15-16 | South to Puerto Varas, in the heart of the Lakes District, to discover stunning mountain scenery. |
| 17 | The 'Lakes Crossing' by boat and bus to Bariloche in Argentina. |
| 18-19 | Afternoon flight to Buenos Aires. City sightseeing tour and free time. |
| 20 | Our adventure ends in Buenos Aires after breakfast (Mon). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
20 days |
Trip Code |
PSSE |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
|
| 5 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
|
| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru | |
Start City |
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| Lima | |
End City |
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| Buenos Aires | |
