Essential South America Independent Tour

Experience the grandeur and spectacle of South America, crossing this magical continent from Peru to Buenos Aires in only two weeks, the glorious mountain stronghold of Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro – a city with one of the most beautiful settings in the world, Buenos Aires – the Paris of the Americas, as well as breathtaking Iguazu Falls.

Essential South America Independent Tour

More

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Lima

    Arrive at Lima and overnight at the Hotel Ramada Costa Del Sol Lima Airport.

  • Day 2: Lima – Cuzco

    Fly to Cuzco, the archaeological capital of the Americas and the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent. Overnight at the Picoaga Hotel. (B)

  • Day 3: Cuzco – Sacred Valley

    Travel by road into the Sacred Valley to visit the famous market of Pisac and the Incan ruins of Ollantaytambo. Overnight at La Casona Yucay Hotel. (B, L)

  • Day 4: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu

    Enjoy the train journey through the spectacular mountain scenery to the magnificent Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Tour the site, including lunch. Overnight at El Mapi Hotel. (B,L, D)

  • Day 5: Machu Picchu – Cuzco

    Return to Cuzco. Stay overnight at the Picoaga Hotel. (B)

  • Day 6: Cuzco

    Your tour today shows you the city that was known by the Incas as the navel of the world. Also view the surrounding ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca – Pucara and Tambomachay. (B)

  • Day 7: Cuzco – Lima

    Fly to Lima and overnight at the Hotel Ramada Costa Del Sol Lima Airport. (B)

  • Day 8: Lima – Rio de Janeiro

    Fly to Rio de Janeiro. Stay three nights at the Plaza Copacabana Hotel. (B)

  • Day 9: Rio de Janeiro

    Half day city and Sugarloaf Mountain tour. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf and enjoy breathtaking views. Enjoy an evening barbeque dinner and samba show. (B, D)

  • Day 10: Rio de Janeiro

    Morning tour to Mount Corcovado for spectacular views from Rio's most famous landmark, the 38 metre high Statue of Christ the Redeemer. (B)

  • Day 11: Rio de Janeiro – Iguazu

    Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Sheraton. (B)

  • Day 12: Iguazu – Buenos Aires

    Tour of the falls and the famous Devil’s Throat. Fly to Buenos Aires and stay two nights at the Hotel de las Americas. (B)

  • Day 13: Buenos Aires

    Half day tour to introduce you to the city known as the Paris of the South. Enjoy an evening dinner and tango show. (B, D)

  • Day 14: Buenos Aires

    Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

14 Days/13 Nights From $3,878*

Enquire Online

Includes: accommodation, meals as indicated, transfers and sightseeing as specified. Excludes airfares Lima to Cuzco, Cuzco to Lima, Lima to Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls and Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires. (Add $1109 to include domestic flights: Lima to Cuzco, Cuzco to Lima, Lima to Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls and Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires.)

Departs 2011: Daily.

Tour Style: independent Tour

Highlights

  • The former Inca capital of Cuzco

  • Machu Picchu – perched high in the Andes

  • The vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro

  • Magnificent Iguazu Falls

  • Buenos Aires – Paris of the South