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Day 1: Australia – Lima
Transfer to the Hotel San Agustin Exclusive for two nights.
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Day 2: Lima
Half day tour visiting the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the Cathedral, including the 17th-century San Francisco Monastery. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner and cultural show. (B)(D)
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Day 3: Lima – Cusco
Fly to Cusco, the archaeological capital of the Americas and the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent. Stay two nights at the Novotel Hotel. (B)
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Day 4: Cusco
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)
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Day 5: Cusco – Sacred Valley
Travel by road into the Urubamba Valley to visit the famous market of Pisac and the Incan ruins of Ollantaytambo. Overnight at La Casona Yucay Hotel. (B)(L).
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Day 6: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu
Enjoy the train journey through the spectacular mountain scenery to Machu Picchu. Tour the site, including lunch. Overnight at the Hatuchay Tower Hotel. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 7: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Return to Cusco. Stay overnight at the Novotel Hotel or similar. (B)
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Day 8: Cusco – Puno
Journey by road across the Altiplano to Puno. Stay two nights at the Casa Andina Private Collection Puno. (B)(L)
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Day 9: Puno
Take a boat ride across Lake Titicaca to visit the floating reed islands of the Uros people. (B)(L)
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Day 10: Puno – Lake Titicaca
Travel to Copacabana, Bolivia, to board the catamaran for the overnight crossing of Lake Titicaca. Visit Sun Island and the village of Challapampa. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 11: Lake Titicaca – La Paz
Sail the Tiquina Straight. Continue by road to La Paz. Stay two nights at the Radisson Hotel. (B)
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Day 12: La Paz
Morning tour of La Paz including the colourful markets and a visit to the mysterious Valley of the Moon. (B)
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Day 13: La Paz – Buenos Aires
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Buenos Aires. Stay three nights at the Americas Towers Hotel. (B)
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Day 14: Buenos Aires
Morning tour of Buenos Aires. Evening dinnerand tango show. (B)(D)
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Day 15: Buenos Aires
Day at leisure. (B)
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Day 16: Buenos Aires – Iguazu Falls
Fly to Iguazu where you will see the falls. Visit the Devil’s Throat and cross the border into Brazil. Stay two nights at Das Cataratas Hotel. (B)
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Day 17: Iguazu Falls
Half day tour including the Brazilian side of the falls and Macuco Safari. (B)
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Day 18: Iguazu Falls – Rio de Janeiro
Transfer to the airport. Fly to Rio de Janeiro where you stay at the Excelsior Copacabana for two nights. (B)
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Day 19: Rio de Janeiro
Morning tour to Mount Corcovado. In the afternoon tour of the city and Sugarloaf Mountain. Enjoy an evening barbeque dinner and samba show. (B)(D)
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Day 20: Rio de Janeiro – Australia
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight or extend your stay in this spectacular city. (B)
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Before Tour Option: Galapagos Islands Experience from $12,305*
For a unique experience why not begin your journey in Ecuador discovering the incredible wildlife of the enchanted Galapagos Islands onboard the M/V Legend on a three night cruise. Spend three nights in Quito, one of the finest colonial cities in Latin America before joining the Highlights of South America group in Lima.
Sample Itinerary:
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Day 1: Australia – Quito
On arrival transfer to the Grand Hotel Mercure for two nights.
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Day 2: Quito
Half day tour visiting the old colonial quarter with its narrow cobbled streets. (B)
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Day 3: Quito – Galapagos Islands
Fly to the Galapagos Islands. Transfer to the M/V Legend for your three-night Galapagos cruise. Visit Bachas Beach. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 4: Galapagos Islands
Sail to the islands of South Plaza and Santa Fe. Explore the islands with an expert guide to discover their extraordinary wildlife. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 5: Galapagos Islands
Walk through volcanic terrain in Pitt Point to observe the rare red footed-booby and snorkel in Cerro Brujo. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 6: Galapagos Islands – Quito
Visit the Interpretation Centre and the giant tortoise breeding program on San Cristobal Island. Return flight to Quito and overnight at the Grand Hotel Mercure. (B)
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Day 7: Quito – Lima
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima to meet up with other members of your group for day 1 of the tour. (B)
Departs 2013: 13 Apr, 18 May, 13 Jul, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
Galapagos Islands Experience Includes: additional flights, three nights hotel accommodation, three night M/V Galapagos Legend cruise, transfers and private Quito city tour.
Note: Two different Galapagos itineraries alternate weekly. Contact us for more details.