Essence of South America

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 you 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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    Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments

      • five

      The Iguazu Falls extension was amazing and being able to see the falls from both the Argentinean and Brazillian side was spectacular.  This three day extension gave us enough time to fully experience the falls and the local area.  It was a much better option than a fleeting option of a day.

       

      Enjoy the experience, soak up every moment, it is something you will not soon forget.

      – Douglas, , December 16th 2009

      • five

      The most memorable part of the trip - the scenery in Patagonia and the people who were part of our tour group who we hope to keep in touch with.

      – Hayley, , February 3rd 2010

    At A Glance

    Essence of South America
    From USD $3,995*

    Trip Length

    20 days

    Trip Code

    PSSE

    Activities

    Culture (Easy)

    Countries Visited

    Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru

    Start City

    Lima

    End City

    Buenos Aires
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