Peru, Chile, Argentina & Brazil in 20 days - Machu Picchu, Iguazu & Capital Cities - Luxury

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Experience the natural wonders and cultural capitals of South America! Explore the Sacred Valley in Peru and tick magical Machu Picchu off your bucket list. Discover the sights of vibrant Santiago, the capital of Chile before heading to Buenos Aires, known as the 'home of Tango'. Experience the thrill of the Iguazu Falls before ending your adventure in flambo...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Santiago de Chile
    • Barrio La Boca
    • Buenos Aires
    • Iguazu Falls, Argentinian side
    • San Telmo
    • Iguazu Falls, Brazilian side
    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Cuzco
    • Lima
    • Machu Picchu

What's this trip about?

    Experience the natural wonders and cultural capitals of South America! Explore the Sacred Valley in Peru and tick magical Machu Picchu off your bucket list. Discover the sights of vibrant Santiago, the capital of Chile before heading to Buenos Aires, known as the 'home of Tango'. Experience the thrill of the Iguazu Falls before ending your adventure in flambouyant Rio de Janeiro.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityLima
End CityLima

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Buenos Aires
  • Copacabana
  • Iguazu Falls
  • Lima
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Sacred Valley
  • Santiago
  • Santo Domingo
  • Sugar Loaf
  • Valparaiso

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Lima, Rio de Janeiro - US.
    • International flights: Lima - Cuzco, Cuzco - Lima, Lima - Santiago, Santiago - Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires - Iguazu, Iguazu - Rio de Janeiro. *
    • Train Journey from Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes on board the Expedition Train. *
    • 19 nights accommodation in Superior and Luxury category hotels.
    • 19 breakfasts.
    • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrive at your US departure airport ready to check in for a flight* to Lima. Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Lima

Arrive in Lima, the capital of Peru, situated on the Pacific Coast. Transfer to the hotel*, and spend the rest of the day exploring the city's colonial streets and magical plazas at your leisure. Overnight stay in Lima. *If your flight arrives in Lima in the early hou...

Day 3: Lima

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy an informative and interesting city tour of Lima, including its Historic Centre and the Santo Domingo Convent. Start by exploring the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro before heading to the Historic Center. Visit the impressiv...

Day 4: Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cuzco. Arrive in Cuzco, the former Inca capital, and transfer to the Sacred Valley, on the way stop at Awanakancha (no guide, only driver) and savour the opportunity to explore this...

Day 5: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu

Breakfast at the hotel. An exciting visit to Machu Picchu awaits you this morning as you set off for the train station to board the Expedition Train to Aguas Calientes, admiring the landscape along the way. Arrive and transfer to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mach...

Day 6: Sacred Valley - Cuzco

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in the Sacred Valley, an area in the Andean Highlands famed as the heart of the ancient Inca Empire. We recommend an optional Sacred Valley Excursion to experience the best of the region. * At the indicated time, tak...

Day 7: Cuzco

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off on a fascinating half-day tour of Cuzco. Begin in the iconic Plaza de Armas, and visit the Cathedral. From here, walk to the Koricancha Temple, an impressive ancient Inca palace, in honour of the Sun God. Today, a Dominican churc...

Day 8: Cuzco - Lima

Breakfast at the hotel. Head back to the Peruvian capital today. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Lima. Arrive, transfer to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure, exploring the atmospheric city plazas or shopping for souvenirs. Overnight stay in Lima.

Day 9: Lima - Santiago

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Peru behind today as you head for Chile! At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Santiago. Arrive in the Chilean capital of Santiago a beautiful city, surrounded by Andean mountains with a charming historic centre. Transfer to the hotel and get some rest ready to discover the city the following morning. Overnight stay in Santiago.

Day 10: Santiago

Breakfast at the hotel. Get out and explore Santiago, a city full of stimulating possibilities, on a fascinating city tour. Begin in the centre, on the main avenue of the city, to learn about its history and landmarks. Descend to the cobblestoned neighbourhood of Last...

Day 11: Santiago

Breakfast at the hotel. The day is all yours to explore and relax at your own pace. Culture vultures will love the city's eclectic collection of museums. The Museum of Pre-Colombian Art is simply amazing, with artefacts and art from all across South America. On the ot...

Day 12: Santiago - Buenos Aires

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for the capital today! At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Buenos Aires. Arrive in Buenos Aires, transfer to the hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to explore this sprawling city, full of colonial architecture and vibrant culture. Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Day 13: Buenos Aires

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy an included tour of the chic city of Buenos Aires. Visit the most emblematic sites and monuments of the capital, such as the Plaza de Mayo filled with soul-stirring history, the colorful district of La Boca, the famous Obelisk, a s...

Day 14: Buenos Aires

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in Buenos Aires. Take advantage of this day to continue to discover the capital and soak up the vibrant atmosphere, admire the architecture of its colonial buildings and sample the delicious national cuisine. Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.

Day 15: Buenos Aires - Iguazu

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Iguazu, home of the mighty Iguazu Falls! On arrival, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. If your arrival time allows, we suggest enjoying a bike ride through the jungle or simply relaxing in this pristine natural setting. Overnight stay in Iguazu.

Day 16: Iguazu

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls on an exciting excursion. Take the train to the 'Devil's Throat' where a lookout area grants the opportunity to watch the water rush from the river and down an 80-meter high sheer drop. Walk acr...

Day 17: Iguazu

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a different perspective of the falls today as you visit the Brazillian side of the Iguazu Falls, one of the 7 Wonders of the Natural World. Stroll along the well-placed viewing trails and enjoy a spectacular panorama of one of the biggest waterfall systems in the world. Overnight stay in Iguazu.

Day 18: Iguazu - Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Rio de Janeiro, the vibrant Brazilian capital in the shadow of Christ the Redeemer. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. We recommend a stroll along Rio's famous beaches, Copacabana and Ipanema. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 19: Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day on an included city tour of wonderful Rio, which includes a trip up to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Visit the famous Corcovado Mountain, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Christ Redeemer is more than ...

Day 20: Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day to discover all the wonderful delights that Rio has to offer. We recommend an optional excursion to Sugar Loaf Mountain for an unforgettable view across the city. * Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro. * Optional Excursion to Suga...

Day 21: Rio de Janeiro - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bring your unforgettable South American adventure to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for the flight back to the US. Night on board.

Day 22: US

Arrive in the US and end your trip.

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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19 nights accommodation in Superior and Luxury category hotels.,

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