Itinerary

DAY 01 | Arrive Lima
Lima, Peru
Welcome to your ‘Best of South America’ tour.
On arrival in Lima, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.

None (Meals on your own).

DAY 02 | Lima
Lima, Peru
Embark on a guided city tour of Lima (Seat in coach).
Today, explore the city on a sightseeing tour through Lima. See the Plaza de Armas with the magnificent buildings of the government Palace, the town hall, the Palace of the archbishop and the cathedral are still the most important places in town. Continue with a visit to the beautiful San Francisco monastery which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. The highlight of this convent is the visit of the underground vaults known as “catacumbas” or catacombs.
Proceed through the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores and to the coastline enjoying the view over the beaches of Lima and the Pacific Ocean.
Afterwards enjoy a guided visit of one of the Lima’s most noted museums, the Rafael Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum which houses the world’s largest private collection of Peruvian pre-Columbian Art.
Pickup Duration From Time
Hotel 10:00 hrs 9:00 AM

The rest of the day is at leisure.

None (Meals on your own).

DAY 03 | Lima – Cusco – Yucay
Yucay, Peru
Today, after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
Travel from Lima to Cusco by flight.
Transfer from airport in Cusco to hotel in Yucay, en route enjoy city tour of Cusco (Seat in coach).
On arrival, enjoy a city tour of Cusco. Visit Chinchero community located 28 km away from Cusco. Here are the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui, as well as beautiful colonial temples built on Inca’s foundations. Its main attraction is its Sunday market originally dedicated to the people of the valley to barter their products. This colourful and lively market still fascinates people with its variety of handicrafts and textiles made in true pre Columbian style.
Then, transfer to “El Mirador de Racchi” where you will have a splendid view of the Sacred Valley.
Post lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to your hotel in Yucay and check-in.
Pickup Duration From Time
AIR NA NA

Breakfast at the hotel and lunch at a local restaurant.

DAY 04 | Yucay
Yucay, Peru
Enjoy a half day excursion to Ollantaytambo ruins (Seat in coach).
In the afternoon, visit Ollantaytambo, a typical Inca community. Towering above the town of Ollantaytambo, we will find the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Steep stone terraces rising from the edge of town lead up to the fortress ruins at the top of the hill. A stone stairway leads up through the terrace walls, allowing visitors to step out on them. One of the best-preserved areas lies north of the Hanan Huacaypata square, an area of 15 blocks of houses built on top of carved stone walls.
Pickup Duration From Time
Hotel NA 2:00 PM

The morning is at leisure for independent activities or you can opt for tour to Moray and Maras.

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 05 | Yucay – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Cusco, Peru
Today, transfer from hotel in Yucay to train station in Ollantaytambo for your train to Aguas Calientes.
Travel by train that goes through the fertile plain of the Urubamba valley and on to Aguas Calientes.
Travel by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
On arrival at train station in Ollantaytambo, continue to your hotel in Cusco and check-in.
Enjoy full day excursion to Machu Picchu (Bus).
Arrive Aguas Calientes, from here, small busses drive up the steep mountain to the ruin town Machu Picchu, called the Lost City of the Incas. This cultural heritage of mankind is a beautifully located impressive stone city constructed with a technique incredible for its era and even for present times. Stone upon stone, fitted together perfectly without any cement, with impressive delicacy, exquisite detail and discrimination worthy of the world’s greatest palaces.
Pickup Duration From Time
RLY 02:00 hrs 12:00 PM

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 06 | Cusco
Cusco, Peru
Enjoy a half day city tour of Cusco (Seat in coach).
This morning, enjoy half day city tour of Cusco. Visit the exact centre of the Inca Empire, the Plaza de Armas. See the cathedral built on the ruins of the ancient Inca Palace. The cathedral borders on other churches on both sides. Then, proceed to the old town with its magnificent renovated colonial buildings which are now being used as hotels.
Later, you will be taken to Sacsayhuaman, a ruin located 3 km above Cusco to witness a fabulous view of the city.
Pickup Duration From Time
Hotel NA 9:00 AM

The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 07 | Cusco – Puno
Puno, Peru
Transfer from hotel in Cusco to hotel in Puno, en route visit the town of Andahuaylillas, the ruins of Racchi, and the town of Pucara (Seat in coach).
Today, transfer from Cusco to Puno on a bus journey which leads through the Peruvian highland along snow covered peaks, passes up to 4,300 m above sea level. En route, visit the town of Andahuaylillas, the ruins of Racchi, and the small town of Pucara.
On arrival in Puno, transfer to your hotel and check-in. The beauty and charm of Puno town is made up by its habitant’s kind personality and by its mixture of typical Andean architecture that is to be found all way down from the sides of the hills until the bank of the Titicaca Lake.
Pickup Duration From Time
Hotel NA NA

Breakfast at the hotel and lunch at a local restaurant.

DAY 08 | Puno – Lima
Lima, Peru
Today morning, travel to Puno’s dock where you will depart towards the Uros Islands on Titicaca Lake.
Transfer from ferry terminal to hotel in Puno.
Later, transfer to the airport in Juliaca for your flight to Lima.
Travel by flight from airport in Juliaca to Lima.
On arrival in Lima, transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Enjoy a full day excursion to Uros Islands and Taquile Island (Boat).
Enjoy a full day excusion of Uros Islands and Taquile Island. The Uros are 40 small floating islands made of packed totora (reed), located within the Titicaca National Reserve. Here, the inhabitants of the lake, the Uros, live just as their ancestors did, maintaining their customs and idiosyncrasies.
After visiting the Uros Islands, continue by boat to Taquile Island. There are no roads or electricity in Taquile and the locals have maintained their traditions and culture and many still wear traditional dresses. The Taquilenos are known for their high-quality handicrafts, especially for the knitting, which is exclusively performed by males.
Enjoy an authentic lunch on this Island.
Pickup Duration From Time
PIR NA NA

Breakfast at the hotel and lunch at Taquile Island.

DAY 09 | Lima – Iguazu (Brazillian side)
Iguazu, Argentina
Today, you will be transferred from to the airport for your flight to Iguazu.
Travel by flight from Lima to Iguazu.
On arrival at Iguazu, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Iguazu Falls is one of the biggest wonders of nature in South America, located amidst a sub tropical forest in the triangle of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, a gigantic row of waterfalls goes down into the river Iguassu.
Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 10 | Iguazu (Brazillian side)
Iguazu, Argentina
Enjoy a visit to the Brazilian and Argentinean side of the falls (Seat in coach).
Today, begin your tour on the Brazilian side and cross the Iguassu National Park towards the Brazilian Falls. Walk along the paths following the cascades and then along the catwalk which leads you very close to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat, where you will enjoy magnificent views. Afterwards, take an elevator to go up back to the road to board the motor coach which will take you to the Argentinean side of the falls.
Make a short stop at the Visitor’s Centre and proceed from there along the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls, to the Superior Circuit and the up-river cascades. The ecological jungle train leads you to the most impressive observation point of the falls, The Devil´s Throat.
Pickup Duration From Time
Hotel NA NA

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 11 | Iguazu – Buenos Aires
Buenos aires, Argentina
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.
Travel by flight from Iguazu to Buenos Aires.
On arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Breakfast at the hotel and dinner at the restaurant.

DAY 12 | Buenos Aires
Buenos aires, Argentina
Enjoy a half day city tour of Buenos Aires (Seat in coach).
Today, visit the most important sites of Buenos Aires on a city tour. Drive to the Plaza de Mayo, with the Casa Rosada, the pink house, seat of the government, the Cabildo (town hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, home of the Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Visit the district of San Telmo, one of the most modern and desired places to live in Buenos Aires, the worker district La Boca is famous for its colourful tin houses and the Barrio Norte called Recoleta is the quarter of the rich of Buenos Aires. Then, proceed to the cemetery of Recoleta, one will find the grave of Eva Duarte who became famous as Evita Peron. As the tour ends you will be transferred back to the hotel.
Pickup Duration From Time
Hotel NA NA

The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city. You can take an optional tour to Tigre Delta or enjoy a Tango Show with dinner at local restaurant in the evening.

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 13 | Buenos Aires – Rio de Janeiro
Rio de janeiro, Brazil
Today, transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Travel by flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro.
On arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
The city is surrounded by natural beauty on all sides, with Christ the Redeemer perched on top of Corcovado blessing the city and Sugar Loaf, one of the most famous postcards of our country.
Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 14 | Rio De Janeiro
Rio de janeiro, Brazil
Enjoy full day city tour of Rio de Janeiro including visit to Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountain (Seat in coach).
Today, proceed on a full day city tour of Rio de Janeiro. Board a 20 minute train ride passing by Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain at 748 m (2,454 ft) high and enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city. Disembark at the top of Corcovado and then take up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands.
The tour proceeds passing by Rio’s world famous beaches as far as Urca District to board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugarloaf Mountain at 390 m (1,280 ft) high. Then proceed along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park as far as downtown.
Later, visit the downtown area, passing by the financial, business centre and other attractions such as the Candelaria Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa Arches, Municipal Theatre, National Library, Fine Arts Museum, and by the Sambadrome, the site of Rio’s famous Carnival parade.
Pickup Duration From Time
Hotel NA NA

The evening is at leisure for independent activities. We recommend you to take an optional tour of Rio de Janeiro by night. Visit a folklore and Carnival show featuring skilled dancers, entertainers, samba bands and see wonderful costumes in a wonderful display of Brazilian folklore and Carnival.

Breakfast at the hotel.

DAY 15 | Depart Rio de Janeiro
Rio de janeiro, Brazil
This morning, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight back home.

Breakfast at the hotel.