SOUTH AMERICAN ADVENTURE
Description
Operational Notes: Day 4: During the months of December to March (rainy season), salt flats are not visited. Day 9: The ascent to Christ the Redeemer is on the Corcovado Train. Day 1 Lima. Arrival in Lima. Transfer to your hotel. Day 2 Lima B Today, we explore the old town of Lima, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. During the visit, we can admire the grand architecture of the Spanish Empire and visit the Larco Museum, which boasts a comprehensive pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects. Day 3 Lima / Cusco. B Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to what was once the capital of the Inca Empire, visiting iconic structures such as the Convent of Santa Domingo, the Cathedral, and the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, among others. Day 4 Cusco. B Departure through the Sacred Valley to the archaeological site of Moray and the Maras, where the salt ponds create a dazzling scenery. Day 5 Cusco / Aguas Calientes. B L Check-out from the hotel and transfer to Km. 104 of the train line, where the hike begins, to ascend to the magnificent archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna. From there, we visit Inti Punku or the Sun Gate, where you can appreciate an impressive panoramic view of the Machu Picchu citadel. Accommodation in Aguas Calientes. Day 6 Aguas Calientes / Cusco B L In the morning, we ascend to the Machu Picchu citadel to explore the different sectors of this wonderful Inca legacy, considered a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. At the end, return to Aguas Calientes to board the train that will take you back to Cusco. Day 7 Cusco/ Rio de Janeiro B At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Rio De Janeiro. Overnight on board. Day 8 Rio de Janeiro. B Arrival in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to the hotel for immediate accommodation. In the afternoon, discover why Rio de Janeiro is called the "Marvelous City" by visiting Sugarloaf Mountain, from whose summit you can appreciate yet another one of the best panoramic views of the city. Day 9 Rio de Janeiro. B In the morning, we visit Corcovado Hill and its Christ the Redeemer statue. After the descent, you have free time to continue exploring the city. Day 10 Rio de Janeiro / Puerto Iguazú. B Transfer to the airport. Arrival in Foz do Iguaçu and visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls, from where you can appreciate a view of almost all the waterfalls. Accommodation in Puerto Iguazu. Day 11 Puerto Iguazú. B In the morning, we will explore the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine side, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Day 12 Puerto Iguazú / Buenos Aires. B D In the morning, transfer to the airport. Arrival in Buenos Aires, free time in the afternoon, and in the evening, enjoy a tango show dinner. Day 13 Buenos Aires. B Today, we tour the city through its historic center and the neighborhoods of La Boca, Palermo, and La Recoleta with its cemetery. Free afternoon to explore the city. Day 14 Buenos Aires. B At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your flight.
Highlights
Exclusions
- Needed transfers;
- Accommodation: 12 nights Lima (2) – Cusco (3) –)- Buenos Aires (2)- El Calafate (3)- Puerto Iguazu (2) ;
- Tours: Lima: City tour Cusco: City tour with Larco Museum – Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu Río: Corcovado – Sugarloaf Mountain Puerto Iguazú: Argentinian - Brazilian Falls Buenos Aires: City tour with Recoleta – Dinner and Tango Show ;
- Meals: 12 breakfasts - 2 lunch – 1 dinner;
- Entrances to reserves and museums required;