Highlights of South America
• Buenos Aires • Iguazu Falls • Rio de Janeiro • Lima • Cuzco & the Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu, Lost City of the Incas • Lake Titicaca
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$11,985
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20
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19
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$11,985
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20
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19
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Introduction
South America is simply magical, overflowing with ancient history and packed with culture.
On this journey through Argentina, Peru and Brazil, you’ll tick off most of the must see sights. Begin in stylish Buenos Aires with a wonderful tango show, continuing on to the world’s most spectacular waterfalls at Iguazu. Beautiful Rio de Janeiro with ‘Christ the Redeemer’ precedes the rich history and culture found in Peru, including the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ at Machu Picchu. End your journey with a cruise on the beautifully reflective waters of Lake Titicaca.
Let us tailor-make your itinerary to include travel arrangements before and/or after this journey.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel.
Days 2 : Buenos Aires
Explore Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital, known for its European atmosphere and passionate tango. Visit colourful La Boca, the Italian quarter and see art vendors and tango dancers before continuing onto the opulent suburbs of Palermo and Recoleta. Here, you will visit the mausoleum of Evita Peron which is situated in the amazing cemetery ‘city’. This evening, enjoy a superb dinner and tango show.
Day 3 : Buenos Aires
The day is yours to explore, shop or relax. Perhaps visit the opera house or a take an optional day trip to historic Colonia, situated a one hour ferry ride across the River Plate in Uruguay.
Day 4 : Buenos Aires > Iguazu Falls
Fly to the mighty Iguazu Falls, a natural wonder with more than two hundred cascades thundering over an 80m cliff. Transfer to the Melia Iguazu, your 5 Star hotel situated within the National Park and walking distance from the falls.
Days 5 : Iguazu Falls
Morning guided tour to the famous Devil’s Throat cataract on the Argentine side.
Day 6 : Iguazu Falls > Rio de Janeiro
Visit the Brazilian side of the falls and see a wonderful wildlife park before flying to Rio. Transfer to your hotel at the famous Copacabana Beach.
Day 7 : Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a full day private sightseeing tour of this wonderful city. Visit the famous ‘Statue of Christ’ sitting atop Corcovado and admire the sensational views. Later visit the top of Sugarloaf and see the famous beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. A memorable day.
Day 8 : Rio de Janeiro
Day at leisure to enjoy a swim at one of the iconic beaches or perhaps shop in the fashionable boutiques at Ipanema.
Day 9 : Rio de Janeiro > Lima
Morning at leisure before transferring to the airport to fly via Sao Paulo to Lima. On arrival transfer to your hotel situated in the stylish suburb of Miraflores.
Day 10 : Lima
Enjoy a full day sightseeing in this historic city, including the wonderful Larco Herrera Museum, considered by many to have the best collection of Inca and pre-Inca artefacts and weavings in the world.
Day 11 : Lima > Sacred Valley Of The Incas
A short flight to Cuzco and then transfer to the beautiful Urubamba Valley, best known as the ‘Sacred Valley of the Incas.’ En-route from Cuzco to your hotel you will visit the famous market town of Pisac.
Days 12 : Sacred Valley Of The Incas
A full day of sightseeing includes the ingenious Inca botanical experiment at Moray, the amazing salt mines of Maras and the incredible fortress at Ollantaytambo, scene of the last great battle between the Spanish Conquistadors and the Inca armies.
Day 13 : Sacred Valley Of The Incas > Machu Picchu
Travel on a very scenic 90 minute train journey from the Sacred Valley of the Incas to spend overnight in Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of the mountain on which Machu Picchu sits. Spend some time exploring the markets this afternoon.
Day 14 : Machu Picchu > Cuzco
Transfer to the ruins and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of this amazing ‘Lost City of the Incas’. Lunch will be included at a restaurant situated very close to the ruins. Later in the afternoon, return by train to Cuzco.
Day 15 : Cuzco
Enjoy a tour of historic Cuzco including the amazing Inca Temple of the Sun, the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the San Pedro market and the beautiful Cuzco Cathedral.
Day 16 : Cuzco
A day free to explore the shops and markets of Cuzco and soak up the wonderful history in what was the ‘centre of the world’ for the Inca.
Day 17 : Cuzco > Puno > Lake Titicaca
An interesting day travelling by road to Lake Titicaca with stops at Andean villages and the fascinating ruins at Raqch’i which has in addition to an excellent local market, over 200 circular storehouses dating from the Inca times.
Day 18 : Lake Titicaca
Discover two of Lake Titicaca’s famous islands. Taquile Island, where knitting is performed exclusively by males,starting at the age of eight while the women make yarn and weave. Visit the Uros floating islands which are made from tortora rushes and the people predate the Incas.
Day 19 : Puno > Juliaca > Lima
Transfer to Juliaca Airport. Fly to Lima and overnight at an airport hotel.
Day 20 : Lima
Depart Lima. Extensions are available to other parts of South America including the Galapagos Islands.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), AUD
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2025
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Twin: from $11985
Single: from $ 18935
Departs
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Included
- Tailor-made journey
- 19-nights’ accommodation
- 19 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
- Meet & Greet at all airports
- Private transfers as per itinerary
- Shared transfers to/from the Tango show
- Shared shuttle Aguas Calientes > Machu Picchu > Aguas Calientes
- English-speaking local guides
- Private sightseeing as per itinerary
- Shared sightseeing Cuzco > Puno & in Puno
- Shared Tango show and Lake Titicaca cruise
- Entrance fees including National parks as per the itinerary
- Economy class flights Buenos Aires > Iguaza Falls > Rio de Janeiro > Lima > Cuzco
- Economy class flight Juliaca > Lima
- PeruRail’s Vistadome train Ollyantambo > Aguas Calientes > Ollyantambo
Not Included
Gratuities
Important Notes
- Pricing is based on travel taking place in March
- Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing
- Please enquire about pricing for alternative date periods or to upgrade your accommodations
- Please also enquire about pricing to upgrade to PeruRail’s Titicaca train Cuzco > Puno on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- Surcharges may also apply during festivals and National/religious holidays
- The price of the included flights are subject to change
- If you are interested in a small group (18 max) hosted journey, please enquire about our Grand Tour of South America
Please refer to World Journeys terms & conditions
