From coastal Peru, climb into the Andes and discover the ancient civilisation of the Incas. Visit their former capital at Cusco and marvel at the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu. Witness a sunset over stunning Lake Titicaca and explore the backstreets of Bolivia's lofty metropolis, La Paz. In Chile, tour the treats of Santiago and a nearby winery, before continuing to picturesque Puerto Varas in the Lakes District. Cross to get amongst the high alpine splendour of Argentina’s Bariloche then continue on to Buenos Aires, South America's most lively city and the world capital of Tango. Further north, the powerful cascades of Iguazu Falls captivate, as do the delights of magnificent Rio de Janeiro, home of the Samba and the sandy beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.
Please note regional flights are not included in the tour price:
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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. |
| 18-20 | Afternoon flight to Buenos Aires. City sightseeing tour and free time. |
| 21-22 | Fly to Iguazu Falls and visit both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides. |
| 23-25 | Fly to Rio de Janeiro. City tour including Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. |
| 26 | Our adventure ends after breakfast today (Sun). |
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