Tour Best Of South America (2021)

Guide

Travel to Valparaiso for a guided discovery of the historic quarter and a funicular ride Expert tour director

Meals

Enjoy lunch and a Peruvian Paso horse show in Lima at a private hacienda Join PeruRail&rsquo;s Sacred Valley Train to Machu Picchu with lunch in the Dining Car Luxury dining - a total of 28 meals

Others

Sit down to a private tango demonstration before enjoying a selection of tapas Experience a stay within the Iguacu Falls National Park, Brazil

Flights

Internal flights included. *** International flights are not included.

Transport

Coach, Plane, Train

Accommodation

17 nights&rsquo; luxury stays Two Nights, The Singular Santiago Three Nights: Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace Hotel Two Nights, Iguazu Falls, Belmond Hotel das Cataratas Three Nights, Rio de Janeiro, Belmond Copacabana Palace Two Nights, Country Club Lima Hotel Two Nights, Sacred Valley, Tambo del Inka, Luxury Collection by Starwood Machu Picchu, Sumaq Hotel Two Nights, Cusco, JW Marriott Hotel

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Santiago
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Santiago

Welcome to Santiago. We’ll meet and transfer you to your hotel, before a guided discovery of Chile’s capital, wedged between the snow-capped Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Tonight, join a welcome reception.
Day 2 Day 2: Santiago
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Santiago

Travel to the coastal city of Valparaiso, where you’ll find colourful cliffside houses sloping down to the sea. Enjoy a Signature Experience before relaxing over lunch and then returning to Santiago.
Day 3 Day 3: Santiago, Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Santiago, Buenos Aires

Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s elegant capital. On arrival, we’ll transfer you to your hotel in the city’s prominent Recoleta district.
Day 4 Day 4: Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Buenos Aires

Join a guided discovery of the city, which includes the Italian-influenced barrio La Boca, a neighbourhood known for its Latino vibe and brightly painted pedestrian streets. Explore the bohemian district of Palermo, filled with trendy eateries and galleries, before arriving at La Recoleta Cemetery. This is the resting place of Argentine notables such as the nation’s former First Lady Eva Peron.
Day 5 Day 5: Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Buenos Aires

Design your day one of three ways with Freedom of Choice Touring.
Day 6 Day 6: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls

This morning, fly to Iguazu Falls. This natural wonder straddles the Argentina-Brazil border. Arriving on the Argentinian side, set off on the Rainforest Ecological Train to a series of walkways and viewing points, including one to the 80-metre-deep Devil’s Throat. Then continue to your hotel for a Signature Experience.
Day 7 Day 7: Iguazu Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Iguazu Falls

Spanning an area of some 2.7 kilometres, Iguassu Falls is made up of roughly 275 waterfalls waiting to be explored today. Soak up panoramic views of the falls with a leisurely walk between each of the viewing platforms. Later, get up close to the roaring cascades of Iguassu Falls on an included jet boat safari. For a special bird’s-eye-view, soar over the falls on a helicopter flight (additional expense, please enquire for details).
Day 8 Day 8: Rio De Janeiro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Rio De Janeiro

Begin your day with a visit to Parque das Aves bird park, where you’ll see colourful native South American birds. Later, fly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s naturally blessed capital, set between lush forested mountains and sandy shores. On arrival, we’ll meet and transfer you to your hotel on iconic Copacabana Beach.
Day 9 Day 9: Rio De Janeiro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Rio De Janeiro

See Rio from on high with a visit to Corcovado, the mountain famed for its Christ the Redeemer statue, thought to be the world’s largest art deco-style sculpture. From here, enjoy sweeping city views. Towards evening, board a cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain to toast the sunset and incredible views with a drink. Tonight, dine at a local restaurant for Brazil’s famously delicious barbecue.
Day 10 Day 10: Rio De Janeiro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Rio De Janeiro

Today, join a Freedom of Choice Touring activity to experience more of Rio.
Day 11 Day 11: Rio De Janeiro, Lima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Rio De Janeiro, Lima

Today we’ll transfer you to the airport for your included flight to Lima. On arrival, we’ll meet and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Lima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Lima

Discover the Peruvian capital’s World Heritage-listed historic centre with a guide today. Afterwards enjoy a Signature Experience at a private hacienda.
Day 13 Day 13: Lima, Sacred Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Lima, Sacred Valley

After breakfast today, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your included flight to Cusco, the ancient Inca capital of Peru. From here travel to Chinchero, a small village in the Sacred Valley, tucked into the Andean highlands. Enjoy a special welcome from the local Misminay community followed by today’s Signature Experience, which demonstrates a craft passed down through generations.
Day 14 Day 14: Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray

Continue exploring the Sacred Valley with a guide, including today’s Signature Experience. Then enjoy lunch overlooking the Andes.
Day 15 Day 15: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

Today is set aside for a full immersion in the natural setting and incredible heritage of Machu Picchu. Board PeruRail’s Sacred Valley Train for your Signature Experience. On arrival, set off on a locally guided exploration of the lost city of the Incas, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. An eight-hour hike to Machu Picchu is also available at an additional coast (must be pre-booked).
Day 16 Day 16: Machu Picchu, Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Machu Picchu, Cusco

This morning, relax at your hotel and perhaps join a culinary demonstration to learn the secrets of South American cuisine. After a leisurely lunch, board the Vistadome for your return trip to the Sacred Valley. Here, transfer by coach to Cusco and either join a historical tour of Cusco’s Convent of Santo Domingo or enjoy the evening at your hotel.
Day 17 Day 17: Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Cusco

A guided discovery of Cusco takes you to Plaza de Armas, a square at the city’s historic heart. You’ll also visit the sacred sites of Koricancha and Cusco Cathedral. This evening, join a farewell dinner at MAP Cafe, at the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
Day 18 Day 18: Depart Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Depart Cusco

After breakfast, your South America adventure concludes with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of South America (2021)

Day 1: Arrive Santiago

Day 2: Santiago

Day 3: Santiago, Buenos Aires

Day 4: Buenos Aires

Day 5: Buenos Aires

Day 6: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls

Day 7: Iguazu Falls

Day 8: Rio De Janeiro

Day 9: Rio De Janeiro

Day 10: Rio De Janeiro

Day 11: Rio De Janeiro, Lima

Day 12: Lima

Day 13: Lima, Sacred Valley

Day 14: Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray

Day 15: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

Day 16: Machu Picchu, Cusco

Day 17: Cusco

Day 18: Depart Cusco

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