An amazing trip to South America: Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Brazil

Upon arrival in Lima you will be received by our staff and then transferred to the hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Today you will enjoy a full-day excursion in Lima, from pre-Columbian to contemporary ages. Its main sights are:

• The Historic Center, rich in architectures and urban designs belonging to the Colonial period, old streets with mansions that exhibit Moorish-style balconies;
• Paseo de la República;
• Plaza San Martin and Plaza Mayor, characterized by some distinctive buildings: the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral, City Hall;
• Convent of San Francisco, the largest exhibition of colonial art in America.

At the end of the visit, return to the hotel. En-route it is possible to admire the most traditional residential areas of the capital, ending in Larcomar.

In the afternoon, you will discover the Magic Circuit of Water, the largest fountain complex in the world; here it is possible to admire a wonderful show with water, light, music and images, presented in Parque de la Reserva, one of the most beautiful urban areas in Lima.

After a buffet dinner, you will admire a spectacular show that presents the most important manifestations of dance, music and Peruvian folklore.

Return to the hotel and overnight.

In the morning transfer to the airport and departure to the city of Cusco.

Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel.

In order to acclimatize due to the altitude, the rest of the morning is free.

During the afternoon visit to the city and its surrounding ruins, you will admire the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Inca temple of Koricancha, and then continue to the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman: Kenko, famous for its tunnels and its semicircular amphitheater, Tambomachay, renowned for its aqueducts system, canals and waterfalls. Sacsayhuaman is an imposing evidence of Inca military architecture, it was built by using huge blocks of stone.

Return to hotel and overnight.

Today you will enjoy a full day excursion to the Sacred Valley. Here it is possible to visit the fair of Pisac, a picturesque, colourful, lively and traditional market located at the entrance to the Sacred Valley.

After lunch in a local restaurant, visit to the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, the oldest currently occupied village in the Americas.

Overnight in the area.

In the morning transfer to railway station to board the train Vistadome / Expedition or Economy for the trip to the Lost City of the Incas. 

Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes railway station, you will take a bus and reach the top of the mountain in 30 minutes. Here, it is possible to admire the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu, guided tour of the most important areas, streets, squares and temples.

At the end of the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch at the Hatuchay Tower Hotel restaurant or similar; then you will take the train back to Cusco. Transfer to the hotel and overnight.

In the morning, you will reach the bus station to take your regular tourist bus to the City of Puno. During the trip you will enjoy a variety of archaeological sites, natural and cultural beauties of the Andean people of the Valley of Cuzco and of the Highlands in Puno, inheritors of the Inca and Aymara culture respectively.

En route, it is possible to admire the church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, where it is possible to notice that the simplicity of its exterior contrasts with its Baroque-Colonial altars; the archaeological complex of Raqchi, impressive building, with solid construction in carved stone and adobe walls, it was the sanctuary of the god Viracocha. 

Lunch en route.

On the way you will pass through the highest point called La Raya. Finally, visit to the museum of Pukara. 

Late in the afternoon you will arrive in Puno where you will be received at the bus station. Then, transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Early morning, transfer to Copacabana Sanctuary. Then you will get on board the Catamaran Cruise Ship, snack on board while sailing to Sun Island, the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire. 

Here it is possible to explore the Inca Garden, steps and fountain followed by the Inti Wata Cultural Complex including the Ekako Underground Museum, the traditional medicine center and the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders display centers, the Pachamama agricultural Inca terraces, a handicraft center, the Intica lounge and at the Manco Kapac viewers will be able to see the largest variety of Andean camelids. Also, the Inti Wata Complex at Sun Island includes a unique sailing experience aboard a huge Titikaka traditional vessel for a panoramic visit to the Pilkokaina Inca Palace.

At the end, land transfer to La Paz.

Today you will enjoy a full-day excursion. In the morning, you will picked up from hotel to visit the famous Witch Doctor's Market, San Francisco Colonial Church and the typical handicrafts of the Sagarnaga Street. 

Afterwards, you will explore Plaza Murillo, where the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Congress buildings are located. Then, visit the famous colonial street Jaen where some important museums are clustered together, followed by a visit to the replica of the semi‑subterranean temple of the Tiwanaku Culture. 

The tour continues to the residential areas of Obrajes, Calacoto and La Florida, ending with a visit to the unique Moon Valley, where it is possible to walk around, and visit a ceramic workshop with a pottery art demonstration.

Today you will move from Bolivia to Argentina: Buenos Aires is your next destination!

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be received by a member of our staff and transferred to your hotel.

After breakfast, you will enjoy a city tour.

The tour starts around the center of the city, where the most attractive places are located: Av. 9 de Julio, Colón Theatre and the Obelisk “the symbol of Buenos Aires”. Then, it continues towards Plaza de Mayo and later to the south of the city passing through San Telmo with its “tanguerías”, La Boca and Caminito.

Afterwards, you will move to Puerto Madero, the famous port of the city as well as an important gastronomic area. During the itinerary you also visit the biggest green space of Buenos Aires, Palermo, with its parks and buildings and last Recoleta, a neighborhood where culture and elegance live together.

Overnight at the hotel.

In the evening it is possible to take part in an optional tour: SHOW VIEJO ALMACEN. It consists in a dinner and a tango show in the famous local Viejo Almacen which boasts a 31-year of experience. El Viejo Almacén is in a position to offer several tango shows, regarding structure and duration, which can be adapted according to the setting where performed.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can enjoy free time to discover Buenos Aires according to your own style or take part in the optional tour.

Optional tour: fiesta gaucha. It is a full day excursion which includes lunch. You will visit a typical "estancia" of the Argentinian wet pampas, one of the most fertile prairies of the world and well known thanks to its meat and cereal production. You will stay at “Estancia Santa Susana” located in Los Cardales.
Upon arrival you will be invited to taste "empanadas", a typical appetizer and later the "asado", which will be served with good Argentinian wines. Then, you will enjoy a show of folkloric songs and dances.

Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu by airplane. Upon arrival a member of our staff will welcome you, then, transfer to the hotel.

Afterwards, you will move from the hotel to the railway station in the Argentinian Park, board on an open train for a nice tour until the Devil Throat (about 1 hour) or “Garganta do Diabo” the biggest jump in volume of water of the falls, it marks the boundary between the Brazilian and Argentinean Falls.

It boasts an unique and indescribable beauty and energy that fascinates everyone, providing a wonderful mix of sounds and scenery. Though this walkway until you reach the top of the Garganta do Diabo, you will enjoy a view of the power of the water. 

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Cataratas National Park, where you will enjoy a guided walking tour to the Brazilian side of the falls.

Their immense semicircular formation divides Brazil from Argentina. Visitors are treated to views of between 150 and 300 cascades, depending on the seasonal height of the Iguaçu River. There are walkways over the slope, providing many perfect points from which admiring and standing in awe of the falls. After the visit, private trasfer back to the hotel.

At proper time transfer to the airport, departure to Rio de Janeiro, where you will spend your night

Breakfast at the hotel.

Then, the tour in Rio starts. First, you will have a panoramic visit along of the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon ending at Praia Vermelha beach to visit de Sugarloaf Mountain. The height and unmistakable outline of Sugarloaf make it - together with Christ the Redeemer one of the two main attractions offering breathtaking views of Rio.

This famous sight is reachable by cable car in two stages: first to the top of Urca Hill, where visitors catch the second car to their final destination. From the Sugarloaf, the endless beaches of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói stretch to the horizon. Set against the lush Atlantic Rainforest, the scene is dotted with historical buildings such as the Santa Cruz Fort and the miniature palace on Fiscal Island.

Free time during the afternoon and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can enjoy free time to discover Rio de Janeiro according to your own style or take part in the optional activity.

Optional tour to Corcovado & Christ Redeemer: you will be picked-up from your hotel and reach the Corcovado Mountain at a height of 710 meters, where Christ the Redeemer is located. The statue is certainly one of the world's best-known and most-visited monuments. This excursion begins driving through the Cosme Velho District. At a little station, aboard a miniature train that runs through the steep Atlantic Rainforest up to the foot of the statue, providing amazing glimpses of Rio from many different angles. From the top, it is possible to admire: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botanical Gardens, the Jockey Club, the Lagoon, the Guanabara Bay, and Niteroi. The entire city spread out in a magnificent panorama during the day, glittering and magic after dark and always protected by Christ the Redeemer, who blesses visitors and residents from above.

It is also possible to enjoy a lunch Barbecue at restaurant ( buffet with many different salads, a buffet with hot dishes is also available. On the table the waiters serve on the spit a great variety of cuts of meat - additional charge).

Free time during the afternoon.

Overnight at hotel.

Today is your last day. At scheduled time, transfer to the airport.