Grand Tour Of South America

13 nights/14 Days

Day 01: Lima - International Arrival

Transport with a guide will pick you up from the airport at the agreed time and take you to your hotel. Lima is a modern city full of history, with approximately 10 million inhabitants, which is undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic change. Its gastronomy is one of its principal attractions: the city has three establishments on that famous list of the world's best restaurants, and nine on the list of best restaurants in Latin America. Free day. Stay the night in your chosen hotel in Lima.

Day 02 : Lima City Tour - Cusco - Sacred Valley

Lima City Tour

After breakfast, embark on a tour of Lima's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will visit iconic landmarks, including the Main Square, Lima Cathedral, Presidential Palace, and the Casa Aliaga, a historic colonial mansion.

Larco Museum & Moon Valley

Continue to the Larco Museum, a beautifully restored mansion built on a 7th-century pre-Hispanic pyramid. The museum houses a magnificent collection of pre-Hispanic gold, silver, and erotic art. The tour concludes at Love Park in the Miraflores district, offering a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean.

Flight to Cusco

Transport will be provided to take you to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel in the Sacred Valley for an overnight stay.

Day 03: Sacred Valley - Pisac - Ollantaytambo

Sacred Valley Tour

After breakfast, your tour begins at the Pisac market, where you can find beautiful alpaca textiles and local handicrafts. You will then visit the Pisac archaeological site, a masterpiece of Inca agriculture and the largest complex of terraces in the area.

Ollantaytambo & Local Tradition

After lunch, you'll visit the ruins at Ollantaytambo, a village that is a perfect example of Inca urban development. Many of its residents still uphold ancient traditions. The day concludes with a return to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

Day 04: Sacred - Valley -
Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

After breakfast, you'll travel to the Ollantaytambo station and take the train to Aguas Calientes, the last stop before the renowned Machu Picchu. A short bus ride takes you to this masterpiece of engineering and architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Return to Cusco

After a visit and lunch at Café Inkaterra, you'll take the afternoon train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and transfer to your hotel in Cusco for an overnight stay.

Day 05: Cusco - City Tour And Archaelogical Sites

Cusco City Tour

After breakfast, begin a tour of Cusco with a visit to Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun, which now has the Convent of Santo Domingo built over it. You will also see the imposing Cathedral in the Main Square.

The tour continues to the nearby fortress of Sacsayhuaman, an emblematic Inca construction, followed by visits to the religious complexes of Quenqo, Puca Pucará, and Tambomachay. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore before your overnight stay at your hotel in Cusco.

Day 06: Cusco - La Paz

Breakfast. Transport and a guide will be provided to pick you up from your hotel at the agreed time and take you to the airport. Flight to La Paz. Meeting at the airport with the tourist guide and transfer to Huatajata on the shore of Lake Titicaca.

Day 07: Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca & The Sacred Spring

After breakfast, you will take a hydrofoil cruise on Lake Titicaca to Sun Island. From there, you will take the Great Inca Stairway to the Sacred Spring, whose underground waters are believed to grant youth and eternal happiness. Lunch will be at the agreeable archaeological restaurant, Uma Kollu.

The Moon Island & Copacabana

After lunch, you'll travel to Moon Island to visit the Temple of the Virgins of the Sun, which remains unspoiled. You will then continue to Copacabana to visit the Sanctuary and Statue of the Black Virgin, a powerful symbol of the region's religious fervor. The day concludes with a scenic bus ride to your hotel in La Paz.

Day 08: La Paz

La Paz City Tour & Moon Valley

After breakfast, embark on a one-day city tour of La Paz, passing through its indigenous, colonial, and contemporary areas. You will visit the city's markets, including the famous Witches' Market, a perfect example of Bolivia's cultural traditions. The tour also includes an excursion to Moon Valley, with its unique clay formations that resemble a lunar landscape.

The rest of the day is free to explore before your overnight stay at your chosen hotel in La Paz.

Day 09: La Paz - Buenos Aires

Breakfast. Transport from your hotel to La Paz airport. Includes: transport, bilingual guide, assistance on arrival or departure and transfers. Flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

On arrival you will be met at Ezeiza International Airport by an experienced guide, who will introduce you to one of South America's most exciting cities. A private vehicle will take you to your chosen hotel. Afternoon free for resting and recovering from the flight. Stay the night at your chosen hotel in Buenos Aires.

Day 10: Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires City Tour

After breakfast, embark on an exciting city tour of Buenos Aires. You'll explore the vibrant streets and see a unique blend of European and American elements in its parks, cafés, theaters, and museums.

The tour includes visits to the neighborhoods of Norte, Palermo, and Recoleta, as well as the famous Teatro Colón. You'll also see the Plaza de Mayo, with its Presidential Palace and Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour concludes in the colorful Italian neighborhood of La Boca and the elegant Puerto Madero. You will have an overnight stay at your chosen hotel in Buenos Aires.

Day 11: Buenos Aires - Iguazu

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for the flight to Iguazú. Visit one of the country's most astonishing national parks and its waterfalls at the joint border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Transport to your hotel and time to relax by the pool. Stay the night at your chosen hotel in Iguazú.

Day 12: Iguazu - Rio De Janeiro

Breakfast included.

The native call the gigantic waterfalls on the River Iguazú "Great Water". These waterfalls form one of the most impressive natural sights in South America. During a guided walk on the Brazilian side the great waterfalls are always in view.

Transport to the airport for the flight to Rio. Afternoon flight to Rio.

You will be met by the tourist guide and taken to your hotel.

Overnight stay at your chosen hotel in Río de Janeiro

Day 13: Rio De Janeiro

Welcome to Rio: enigmatic, unruly, lively and cheerful. Here the day merges into night to the rhythm of the samba. The heat makes the beach a constant temptation and a constant source of conversation. The morning starts with a cable car trip to enjoy the impressive view from an altitude of 440 metres. You will see the beaches at Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, the city centre, the cathedral, the opera house and Avenida Rio Branco. Overnight stay at your chosen hotel in Río de Janeiro.

Day 14: Rio De Janeiro - International Flight

Breakfast and transport to the airport.

South america in pictures

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