On arrival in Rio de Janeiro Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rio de Janeiro is best known for its sparkling beaches, carnival with its effervescent samba dancers and it’s well preserved tropical forests. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.
Today enjoy full day tour of Rio de Janeiro. Visit the most famous landmarks of the city and see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from up above. After a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado Hill. Embark on a comfortable train that ascends the mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located 2,300 ft above sea level. The Christ statue, known as the “Wonder of Rio”, was recently elected one of the 7 “New Wonders of the World”. Upon arrival at the top, guests can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statue. There, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the “Marvelous City”. Afterwards, descend the mountain and stop for a delicious Brazilian Barbecue lunch. Later visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’, (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable-car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain and downtown Rio de Janeiro. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.
The day is free at leisure to enjoy this wonderful city and beaches. In the evening we recommend you to take an optional tour of Ginga Tropical Show. An experience of live music, brilliant costumes, rhythmic drumming and dancing! Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.
Early this morning you will be transferred to Rio de Janeiro Airport for flight to Lima. (flight cost not included) On arrival in Lima, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Today enjoy City tour of Lima. Lima is a modern city that has ten million inhabitants. It was built over the capital of the Spanish Viceroyalty and local pre-Inca vestiges. The tour starts at Larcomar, the city’s most exclusive shopping centre located in front of the Pacific Ocean, and will continue to the Pucllana Temple, a pre-Inca pyramid found in the Miraflores district, to mark a contrast. Visit the El Olivar Park, an ancient olive plantation, which is now part of the city, located in the San Isidro district, and from there proceed to Lima’s historical downtown, a World Heritage listed by UNESCO. Stop at the Main Square, located in front of the Presidential Palace, the Lima Municipality and the Archbishops Palace, beautiful colonial buildings that are an important part of its identity. A few blocks away, visit Santo Domingo Convent, one of the most impressive religious architectural complexes of the 17th century. It contains the relics of the three Peruvian saints, Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and San Juan Macías, and a library with a collection of 25 thousand old books. Overnight in Lima.
Today, transfer to Lima Airport for flight to Cusco. (flight cost not included) (Note: The flight from Lima to Cusco should be taken early in the morning in order to allow the passengers to take some rest and acclimatize themselves before starting the excursion during the afternoon) Later in the afternoon, proceed on a City Tour & Archaeological Park. Start the tour by visiting the Coricancha, also known as “The Temple of the Sun” (Quri Kancha ‘Golden Temple’), which was built by the Inca Pachacutec and at the arrival of the Spaniards became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent. Here, during the Inca Empire reverence was surrendered to the sun (“Inti”), and there was a time when it was covered with gold. Continue to visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas. Its construction began in 1560 and ended only in 1654. For this purpose hundreds of stones were extracted and transported from Sacsayhuaman fortress under the command of the Ecclesiastical Council. Tour the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, one of the most emblematic buildings of the Incas (located just minutes from town center) built by the Inca Pachacutec in the fifteenth century. This is a huge fortress built with large stones whose transportation remains still a mystery. Each June 24th, during the winter solstice, the feast of Inti Raymi is recreated here, where the sun is worshipped. Later, continue to Quenqo, located 4 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Quenqo is an archaeological complex of mainly religious use where it is believed agricultural rituals were performed. Finally get to know Puka Pucara, located 7 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Puka Pucara, which means “Red Fortress”, was an architectural complex of alleged military use with multiple spaces, plazas, baths, aqueducts, walls and towers, and it is believed the entourage of the Inca used it while he rested in Tambomachay. Overnight in Cusco.
This morning, visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban centre located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas and display them in their clothes and customs. In Chinchero there are also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. Later proceed to the Living Museum of Yucay. The museum is a centre Andean traditions interpretations, where demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware are carried out in the same way in which they used to in antiquity; an original recreation of Inca traditions. Also, residents of the museum include llamas, sheep and alpacas, and they can be fed! Transfer to Ollantaytambo and some free time. Later, visit the town and local archaeological site, inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca times, and climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain. Overnight in Sacred Valley.
Transfer to the train station. Departure on the Vistadome train to the town of Aguas Calientes. During the journey, we will appreciate the hanging bridge that signals the start of the Inca Trail. The railway follows the course of the Urubamba or Vilcanota River climbing down and entering a canyon until we reach Aguas Calientes, the town that is located at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain. We will board our mini-buses to climb to the remnants of the Sacred Citadel of the Incas, “Machu Picchu“. Visit to this incredible archeological site that keeps indescribable magic and energy for those who haven’t lived this experience before. We will tour the terraces, corridors, temples, the solar clock or “Intihuatana“, and other sacred places kept by this citadel. In the afternoon, ride back to the town of Machu Picchu (former – Aguas Calientes) to catch the return train. Arrival at the station and return to the hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Today you will be transferred to Cusco Airport for flight to Foz do Iguazu, Brazil via Lima. (flight cost not included) On arrival at Foz do Iguazu, you will be met and transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Iguazu.
Today enjoy full day visit to the Falls, Argentine Side. Depart from the hotel to visit the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls, located within the National Park Iguazu. With an extension of 67.000 hectares the park has been declared a Natural Patrimony of Humanity by the UNESCO. The Falls are integrated by 275 waterfalls that fall from an average altitude of seventy meters. The starting point is the “Central Station“, from which visitors can choose to take the train that goes to “Falls Station” or the one that goes to “Devil’s Throat Station“. Overnight in Iguazu.
Today proceed in a half day Excursions to falls, Brazilian Side. Depart from the hotel crossing the bridges Puente Tancredo Neves and Juan D. Perón that join the Argentinian city of Puerto Iguazu with the Brazilian city of Foz de Iguazu. The trip continues towards the National Park do Iguaçu, one of the biggest vegetation reserves in Brazil, until arriving at the visitors’ centre. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Isla San Martín and of the most majestic waterfalls: The Bossetti, The San Martín and the Three Musketeers. Towards the end of the walk is the viewpoint, from which you can appreciate a unique view of the Devil’s Throat, which, at this point, is only about 150 meters away. At the end of the walk there is a long stairway which leads to the place from which visitors get their transfer back to the hotel. Later transfer to Iguazu International Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival at Buenos Aires Airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Buenos Aires.
Today enjoy orientation city tour, see the first historical monument of the city – Pyramid de Mayo, visit different city squares Plaza de Mayo, Avenida de Mayo and ride along the several avenues. Visit Historical Centre, La Boca and San Telmo as well as the elegant Palermo and Recoleta (Cemetery visit not included). In the evening, fuel your passion with a Night of Tango in Buenos Aires, complete with a beginner’s tango lesson, Argentinian dinner and some magnificent dance show. (No Guide services). Overnight in Buenos Aires.
The day is free Or take an optional half day excursion to Tigre Delta Area. Ride along Costanera Avenue, parallel to the Rio de la Plata, and head out of the city center to San Isidro. See its cathedral and the many mansions inhabited by old aristocratic families before continuing onto Tigre. Here, board a catamaran for a 40 minutes cruise through the delta. See how people live on the islands and interact with floating services. At the end of the boat ride, return to port to re-board your coach. Overnight in Buenos Aires.
This morning, you will be transferred to Buenos Aires Airport to board your flight back home.
| CITIES | NTS | STANDARD | FIRST CLASS | DELUXE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio De Janeiro | 3 | Ibiza Copacabana (Standard Room) |
Windsor Excelsior (Standard Room) |
Hilton Copacabana (Standard Ocean View Rooms) |
| Lima | 1 | El Tambo II (Standard Room) |
Casa Andina Select Miraflores (Standard Room) |
Casa Andina Premium Miraflores (Standard Room) |
| Sacred Valley | 1 | Augustos Valle Urubamba (Standard Room) |
Posada Del Inca Yucay (Standard Room) |
Sol & Luna (Standard Room) |
| Cusco | 2 | Los Portales (Standard Room) |
Casa Andina Cusco Catedral (Standard Room) |
Aranwa Boutique (Standard Room) |
| Foz Do Iguazu | 2 | San Martin Hotel (Standard Room) |
Viale Hotel (Luxury Room) |
Mercure hotel (Standard Room) |
| Buenos Aires | 3 | De Las Americas (Standard Room) |
Kento (Classic Room) |
Intercontinental (Deluxe Room) |
| CITY | SIGHTSEEING | SIC TOURS | PVT TOURS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADULT | CHILD | ADULT | CHILD | ||
| Rio De Janeiro | Rio- by Night with Ginga Tropical Show & BBQ Dinner (Operates on Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat) |
155 | 155 | NA | NA |
| Great Adventure - Optional with the Argentine Side of the falls | 155 | 155 | NA | NA | |
| Buenos Aires | HD Tigre and Delta Del Parana Tour by Regular Boat in North Area | 40 | 40 | 105 | 105 |
| PERIOD | PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF BOOKING | BALANCE PAYMENT | AMENDMENT CHARGES | CANCELLATION CHARGES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Days Prior to departure | 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 10% of the Tour Price. | 35 days prior to departure | - | - |
| 60 Days Prior to departure | 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 25% of the Tour Price. | 35 days prior to departure | USD 50 per booking / amendment | 25% |
| 45 Days Prior to departure | 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 50% of the Tour Price. | 35 days prior to departure | USD 50 per booking / amendment | 50% |
| 35 Days Prior to departure | 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 100% of the Tour Price. | 35 days prior to departure | USD 50 per booking / amendment | 100% |
The above price is based on minimum 2 adults travelling together.
