About your tour
Embrace the vitality of Latin America, visiting the Peruvian and Bolivian Andes, Argentina, the Iguassu Falls and Brazil's colourful cities and coast.
Holiday highlights
Lima City tour
Cuzco City tour
Sascayhuaman
Tambo Machay
Kenko
Puca Pucara
Machu Picchu By train
Copacabana Catamaran boat across Lake Titicaca to the Island of the Sun
La Paz City tour
Moon Valley
Buenos Aires City tour
Iguassu Falls Argentinian and Brazilian sides
Rio de Janeiro City tour
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Your Price Includes
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Flights: UK - Lima - Cuzco; La Paz - Buenos Aires - Iguassu - Rio de Janeiro - UK
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Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
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Local guide will accompany the tour in each centre
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Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
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Transfers between overseas airports and hotels
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All local and airport taxes/service charges
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Meals on tour 14 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L)
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Travel on tour by coach or minibus
Extend Your Holiday
Buzios Peninsula
Why not stay a little longer to relax in Buzios, a place of great natural beauty? Visit the attractive village of Armacao de Buzios with its narrow cobbled streets, colonial style houses, bars and restaurants, Ossosos with a pretty harbour and pousadas or relax on beautiful beaches, cradled between rocky cliffs, swept by crystal clear waters.
On day 15 of your tour, transfer to your Buzios hotel, Rio Buzios or Colonna Park for the next three nights.
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Your itinerary
Day 1: UK - Lima.
Fly to Lima where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a two night stay.
Day 2: Lima. Included sightseeing.
Immerse yourself in this fascinating city on a morning tour of Lima's historic downtown, with visits to the splendid baroque monasteries of San Francisco and the beautiful Plaza de Armas and San Martin, before exploring the residential district of San Isidro and garden district of Miraflores. The afternoon is free to seek out further sights and perhaps hunt for bargains in the elegant Miraflores shopping district.
(B)
Day 3: Lima - Cuzco. Included sightseeing.
A morning flight to the former Inca imperial capital of Cuzco for three nights. In the afternoon, we have a full round of sightseeing in this beautiful colonial town, soaking up the old town and the unforgettable Plaza de Armas, the epicentre of the Inca empire, before striking out to the city's scenic surroundings to see Sacsayhuaman - Inca ruins, Kenko, Tambo Machay - the bath of the Inca and Puca Pucara, the ruin of a small fort.
(B)
Day 4: Cuzco.
A day at your leisure, so why not take an optional excursion to the spectacular Sacred Valley of the Incas and the famous Pisac Indian Market, where Quechua Indians sell traditional Peruvian handicrafts. After lunch, travel through amazing Inca-terraced valleys to the fortified settlement of Ollantaytambo, before returning to Cuzco.
(B)
Day 5: Cuzco - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu, by train - Cuzco.
A once-in-a-lifetime trip to legendary Machu Picchu awaits you this morning. Machu Picchu is one of the great archaeological treasures of the world, whose purpose is still a mystery. We begin our journey with a bus transfer to Ollantaytambo, where we start our train ride to Aguas Calientes. From here a small bus drives up the steep mountain to the world's most photographed fortified mountain and where you will join the extended guided tour of this spellbinding site. Return to Cuzco in the afternoon.
(B)
Day 6: Cuzco - Puno.
Today we have an inspirational drive through the snow-tipped Andes (by public bus, without guide), climbing to 14,108 feet above sea level and visiting the captivating mountaintop towns of Andahuaylillas and Racchi. See some incredible Inca ruins on the way before descending to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca for an overnight stay.
(B)
(L)
Day 7: Puno - Lake Titicaca boat cruise - La Paz. Included sightseeing.
The day begins with an early morning visit to see the floating reed islands of the famous Uros Indians. This Titicaca tribe has lived on the lake for centuries and still manufacture their own reed boats. Next explore South America's largest lake aboard a catamaran cruise boat, stopping at the sacred 'Island of the Sun'. In the afternoon we continue to La Paz, the world's highest metropolis (11,910 feet above see level). (B,L)
Note:The Uros Indians boat tour may take place on Day 6 of the itinerary.
Day 8: La Paz. Included sightseeing.
A morning tour of La Paz explores its well-preserved colonial old town. Afterwards we follow the La Paz river to view the awesome Moon Valley. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore further La Paz.
(B)
Day 9: La Paz - Buenos Aires.
Today we fly to Buenos Aires arriving in time to get an afternoon taste of this vibrant city.
(B)
Day 10: Buenos Aires. Included sightseeing.
A fantastic morning taking in many of the city's most colourful quarters, from San Telmo, known for its tango houses to La Boca, with its artist community and Palermo, home to many parks and sport's grounds. We drive along the world's widest avenue - the magnificent Avenida 9 de Julio, catching a glimpse of the grandiose Colon Theatre, one of the world's most splendid concert halls. Following a free afternoon, an optional traditional dinner and tango show offer the experience of an unforgettable Argentinian night out.
(B)
Day 11: Buenos Aires.
Spend a free day enjoying the city's boulevards, outdoor cafes and charming shops, or join one of the unforgettable optional escapes from the city. You can choose to travel into the atmospheric Argentinian pampas to spend the day with Gauchos at a traditional 'Estancia' ranch.
(B)
Day 12: Buenos Aires - Iguassu Falls. Included sightseeing.
Fly to Iguassu for an overnight stay close to the Iguassu Falls, one of the world's most spectacular natural phenomena, an extended chain of dramatic waterfalls set in an emerald, wildlife-rich jungle. On arrival, visit the Argentinian side of the Falls to enjoy several close-up views of individual cascades prior to transferring to your hotel on the Brazilian side.
Note: Luggage allowance on the Buenos Aires - Iguassu flight is 15kg. Excess luggage is charged at an extra cost of approximately US$2 per kilo.
(B)
Day 13: Iguassu Falls - Rio de Janeiro. Included sightseeing.
Today we take a stroll to the Falls to enjoy more spellbinding views. A highlight of the morning will be a walk along the catwalk that leads to the base of the Devil's Throat, the Falls most spectacular cascade. Following this visit, fly to vibrant Rio de Janeiro and its world-renowned Copacabana Beach.
(B)
Day 14: Rio de Janeiro. Included sightseeing. Sugar Loaf Mountain by a cable car.
The day starts with an orientation tour of the famous downtown sights, followed by cable car rides to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain to enjoy one of the most inspirational cityscapes in the world. The afternoon is free, so why not join our optional tour, by coach and cog railway, to the 'Christ the Redeemer' statue viewpoint, at the summit of Corcovado Mountain? Towering seemingly miles above the city and commanding an unforgettable 360 degree panorama, the terrace surrounding the statue presents wonderful views of mountains, offshore islands, the entire sweep of Rio de Janeiro's immense bay and the city with its suburbs. Today you can also enjoy an attractive handicraft market at Ipanema.
(B)
Day 15: Rio de Janeiro - UK.
Enjoy last morning in Rio before transferring to the airport for an overnight flight to the UK.
(B)
Day 16: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 14,108ft.
Hotels On Tour
Standard Hotels
Lima: San Agustin; Cuzco: Jose Antonio Cuzco; Puno: Posada del Inca; La Paz: El Rey Palace; Buenos Aires: Conquistador; Iguassu: Continental Inn; Rio de Janeiro: Plaza Copacabana.
De-Luxe Hotels
Lima: Sheraton; Cuzco: Libertador; Puno: Libertador Isla Esteves; La Paz: Europa; Buenos Aires: Americas Towers; Iguassu: Bourbon Cataratas; Rio de Janeiro: Excelsior Copacabana.
Note: Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
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