Rhythms of South America 26 days

What's Included

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour leader in each country, and professional local guides at some sites.

• City tours of Buenos Aires, Lima, Cusco, La Paz, Santiago and Rio de Janeiro (including entrance fees where applicable).
 
• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): the ancient ceremonial ruins of Sacsayhuaman; La Raya; burial towers at Sillustani; 8th century AD ceremonial complex at Tiahuanaco; and Valley of the Moon.

• Full day in the Sacred Valley: Inca citadel at Ollantaytambo; ruins at Qenko; market town of Pisac and Awana Kancha tourist centre to see llama, alpaca, vicuna and guanaco.

• Boat cruise on the highest navigable lake in the world - Lake Titicaca, including the floating reed islands of the Uros people.

• Concha y Toro wine tasting tour in Maipo Canyon.

• ‘Lakes Crossing’ from Chile to Argentina by boat.

• Visit to both the Brazilian and Argentinean Iguazu Falls including a power boat ride to 'Devil's Throat'.

• Return train Cusco-Aguas Calientes-Cusco, and bus to Machu Picchu.

• Free time to explore Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Puno, Santiago, Puerto Varas, Bariloche, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro.

• Arrival transfer.

Highlight of Highlights - Pick of the trip

Full Day in the Sacred Valley

See evidence of the Inca's engineering skills in the ruins of ancient aqueducts, explore the ruins at Quenko and enjoy a great view into the Sacred Valley from the top of the towering Inca citadel at Ollantaytambo. Visit the colourful market town of Pisac, exploring its vibrant narrow streets, garlanded with multicoloured textiles and traditional handicrafts, and bursting with busy traders!

Accommodation, Transport & Meals

Transport

• Boat
• Bus
• Private vehicle
• Taxi
• Train

Accommodation

• 25 nights Comfortable hotel

Meals

• 25 breakfasts
• 1 lunch

Not Included

International and regional flights, airport departure taxes, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.

Please note the following regional flights are not included in the price:

Lima - Cusco
La Paz - Santiago
Santiago - Puerto Montt
Bariloche - Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires - Iguazu Argentina
Iguazu Brazil - Rio de Janeiro

These flights are best booked in conjunction with you International Air Ticket. This is the most economical way to purchase these flights. LAN Chile offer an Airpass which provides discounted fares within South America and can be booked when your international flights into South America are with the following One World Airlines: Lan Chile, Qantas, British Airways, American Airlines, Iberian airlines or any airline who is a member of the One World Alliance. The majority of these flights can be purchased on this airpass.

Please contact us or you travel agent for flight details and costs.

Vaccinations

Yellow Fever required for Peru, Bolivia, Argentina (Misiones Province) & Brazil

Yellow Fever: These days the only compulsory vaccine is for yellow fever.  It should be done at least 10 days before travel and must be recorded in an official certificate book. You may need to show this certificate book when entering the destination, and also to immigration/customs on returning to your home country. 

Remember, it is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain any vaccinations or preventative medicines for the countries you are visiting – or any which may be required by your home country upon your return.

For travellers from Australia and New Zealand, we recommend the Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics (see www.traveldoctor.com.au or phone 1300 658 844 for an appointment in Australia). Travellers from countries other than Australia and New Zealand should contact similar organisations or their travel doctor for advice. General health and vaccination information is available to all travellers at
www.traveldoctor.com.au/travelreport. Some vaccines require more than one dose, so arrange for your visit at least 4-6 weeks before you travel.

Malaria: There is no vaccination against malaria, which is transmitted by mosquito bites and is a risk in many less-developed tropical areas in Africa and Latin America. Protection against mosquito bites is essential and where the risk is considered high, anti-malarial medications are recommended. Anti-malarial medications should be discussed with experts as there are different medications available and not all medications suit all people or all destinations. Where malaria is considered prevalent in mountainous regions we prefer that trekkers to altitude try to avoid the use of mefloquine (Lariam) if possible.