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South America
Specialist Collection
2017
EXPLORE
The mighty Amazon River
EXPERIENCE
The seductive Tango
DISCOVER
The lost city of Machu Picchu
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Amazon River
PERU
BRAZIL
Machu Picchu
Cusco
Iguazu
CHIL
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Lima
Santiago
Andean Lake
Crossing
Buzios
Rio de Janiero
Sao Paolo
ARGENTINA
Mendoza
Buenos
Aires
Bariloche
Patagonia Region
El Calafate
recommended hotels
BRAZIL
ARGENTINA
CHILE
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Santiago
Augustos Copacabana
3H
Vista Sol Hotel
4H
Galerias
3H
Windsor Excelsior Hotel
4H
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel
5H
Torremayor
4H
Grand Sheraton Rio
5H
JW Marriott
5H
Panoramic Grand Hotel Iguazu
4H
Peru
Belmond Copacabana Palace
5H
Sheraton Internacional Iguazu
4H
Lima
Puerto Iguazu
Mendoza
Buzios
Abracadabra Pousada
3H
Aconcagua
4H
Casa Brancas Pousada
5H
Park Hyatt
5H
Bariloche
Sao Paulo
Estanplaza International Hotel
3H
Edelweiss Hotel
4H
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport
5H
Llao Llao Resort & Spa
5H
José Antonio Miraflores
3H
Double Tree Pardo
4H
Cusco
José Antonio
3H
Sonesta Cusco
4H
Iguassu Falls
Hotel Belmond Das Cataratas
4H
Continental Inn
4H
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Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro
io de Janeiro is probably best known for its flamboyant carnival. This exciting and beautiful city is also home to the famous
Corcovado - the statue of Christ the Redeemer, beaches with songs named after them and the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain.
The city offers excellent regional cuisine and pulsates with nightlife.
memorable Sightseeing Experiences
Half Day Sugar Loaf Tour
The tour begins with a visit downtown including a stop at Metropolitan
Cathedral. Continue to “Praia Vermelha” to take the two-stage car up to
the top of Sugar Loaf (270m), which guards the entrance to Rio’s harbour
and Guanabara Bay. The first stage is Morro da Urca at 170m, with a
restaurant, amphitheatre and helicopter-point. The second takes you to
the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Includes cable car fee.
Plataforma Show & BBQ Dinner
After dining at a Brazilian “Churrascaria” (barbecue restaurant), we head
to the most famous samba show theatre in Rio de Janeiro to enjoy an
unforgettable performance of Brazilian Samba and folklore.
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Half Day Corcovado
After a scenic drive along Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches,
the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the pristine Tijuca Forest, you
arrive at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain. Embark on a cable car
ride which travels up the beautiful mountain to the summit where the
statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooks Rio. The views over Rio and the
ocean are breathtaking.
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Brazil
Buzios
ocated 105 miles from Rio de Janeiro, a short, pleasant 2-hour trip will take you to the peninsula of Búzios. This is home to more
than 20 magnificent beaches with crystal clear waters in perfect harmony with the exotic vegetation. Buzios was nominated one
of the 10 most beautiful areas in the world and is famed for its unique combination of rustic charm and relaxed atmosphere.
Sao Paulo
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ao Paulo is the third largest city in the world. This cosmopolitan city is famous for its ethnic diversity, bustling activity, varied
nightlife and distinct neighbourhoods. It has a fantastic infrastructure with more the 600 hotels and a sophisticated and
refined culinary scene with nearly 1000 restaurants. Shoppers can literally get lost in the vast malls in Sao Paulo.
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Brazil
Amazon
Iguassu Falls
he Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest
in the world and home to the mighty Amazon River.
There is a choice of accommodation in thatch covered
lodges with forest-rustic finishes surrounded by the dense
jungle and water. Fly into Manuas which is situated at the
confluence of the Amazon and Rio Negro Rivers and then take
a boat to the lodge. Cruise to view the amazing ‘meeting of the
waters’ and exotic birds and animals with possible sighting of
the pink dolphin, river otters, freshwater river dolphins, turtles,
piranha and manatees.
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guassu Falls, in the south-west, is one of the most
famous attractions in Brazil. These 275 massive
waterfalls are divided between Argentina & Brazil and
provide vastly different views and experiences depending on
what side you view them from. In the “Land of the Falls”, visitors
can relax in the splendour of the natural forests, rivers and
lakes. You can also visit the Itaipu Dam and enjoy the nightlife
in Foz. Adventure Sports such as rappel and rafting in the falls
are also available.
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memorable Sightseeing Experiences
Iguassu Falls (Brazilian side) sightseeing tour
Spend a half day basking in the glory of nature on this tour of Iguassu
Falls Brazil, one of the most epic waterfalls in the world. Starting in Foz
do Iguassu, you take a panoramic 11km bus ride towards the Iguassu
Falls. If you’re lucky, you may spot some wild animals too. You will have
the opportunity to head out on a 1.2km walking trail on the Brazilian
side of Iguassu Falls all the way to the base of the biggest waterfall,
where a catwalk extends out over the brink of the series of falls which
make up the spectacular Devil’s Throat.
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Macuco Safari
Cruise on the river in a boat until you reach the base of the Iguassu Falls
where you have the opportunity to admire them from close up. The
whirlpools, waves and currents created by the falls give an adrenaline
rush that adds to this unforgettable tour which takes place inside the
Iguazu National Park. Take a 3 kilometre ride on an electric wagon and a
500 metre walk in the forest and then board inflatable boats which take
you to experience the emotion of being up close to the base of the falls.
Experienced pilots manoeuvre the boats in the midst of the misty falls.
Brazil
BEST OF BRAZIL (12 day / 11 night)
RIO DE JANEIRO • IGUASSU FALLS • AMAZON • SALVADOR
Day 1 Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your
hotel.
Day 2 Rio de Janeiro
Tour of Corcovado Mountain via the pristine
Tijuca Forest, a national park just 5 minutes from
downtown Rio. Travel via the Rebouças tunnel to
the cogwheel train that climbs to the summit at
670m and the steps reaching the base of Christ
the Redeemer statue.
Our next stop is Sugar Loaf Mountain reached on
a two-stage cable car ride. Take in the view of the
Yacht Club and Botafogo Bay.
Day 3 Rio de Janeiro
Day at leisure to relax on the beach or you can
take one of the several optional tours available.
Day 4 Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls
Fly to the Brazil/Argentine border and transfer to
your hotel overlooking this unforgettable scene.
Iguassu National Park is natural wonder with
vistas of the 275 thundering cascades.
Day 5 Iguassu Falls
Walking tour on the Brazilian side to strategic
view sites and a trail winding to an to a viewing
platform at the foot of the falls.
Day 6 Iguassu Falls / Manaus /
Amazon
Fly to Manaus and transfer to Anavilhanas Jungle
Lodge in the Amazon Jungle by boat. In the
evening alligator spotting. Dinner and overnight
(B, D).
Day 7 Amazon
Based on availability the day may include a jungle
walking tour, a trek in the rain forest visit to the
pink dolphins feeding spot and villages.
Day 8 Amazon
Today may include a sunrise contemplation
and bird watching by canoes, a visit to a Tiririca
community with an introduction to some of
their costumes, a full day tour to the “Meeting
of the Waters”, an optional canoe ride with an
opportunity for Piranha fishing and to learn
about the customs and way of life of these native
inhabitants - descendants of the Indians.
Day 9 Amazon / Manaus / Salvador
Fly to Salvador, where Brazil was born and where
the history lingers in the colonial buildings and
African culture.
Day 10 Salvador
Enjoy a morning tour of historical Salvador, a
city divided by an escarpment with lower and
upper towns joined by a huge elevator - the
Lacerda Lift. Places of interest include the
Barra Lighthouse, the Santa Maria Fortress and
Pelourinho, the magnificent and historic centre
of the upper town with meticulously restored
multi-coloured buildings - a UNESCO World
Monument.
Day 11 Salvador
Free day to explore the city on your own.
Day 12 Salvador
Transfer back to Salvador airport or you may
extend your stay to one of the beach resorts
nearby.
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Argentina
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Buenos Aires
uenos Aires, the ‘Paris of the South’, is a city where the glamour and elegance of its European roots are interwoven with a
tangible Latin American essence. Enchanting neighbourhood, bustling shopping streets, elegant restaurants, open-air cafés
and of course the tango all contribute to the city’s charm.
memorable Sightseeing Experiences
Gaucho Party (incl. lunch)
During this excursion you will visit a true Argentine Pampa Ranch
located in Los Cardales, about 80km from Buenos Aires. A highlight is a
typical asado (a barbecue) with local wines accompanied by a folk and
tango show and dancing with live music. Then you will witness gaucho
skill performances, such as the sortija horse race followed free time to
enjoy activities like horse and sulky rides.
Evita & Borges Tour
This tour gives you a glimpse of the fabulous life of this icon of the
people who rose from poverty to the first lady of Argentina until her
untimely death at the age of just 33 years. The tour takes you to the
jeweller who produced some of her dazzling jewellery and then to the
Recoleta Cemetery to view Evita’s tomb.
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Half Day Tigre Tour
Visit the residential, northern zone of the City of Buenos Aires and posh
Greater Buenos Aires neighbourhoods such as Vicente Lopez, Olivos
(the private quarters for Argentine Presidents), Martinez, and San Isidro
up to the town of Tigre, along the Rio de la Plata. There we will enjoy
a ride on board a catamaran through the Parana River Delta. We will
return via the Panamericana Highway to the city.
Classic Half Day City Tour
The city tour covers many important places of interest including the
Casa Rosado, 9 de Julio Avenue with views of the Colón Theatre and the
Obelisque, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, the port neighbourhood of
La Boca and the old cobblestoned area of San Telmo. The last stops are
Palermo and the Planetarium.
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Argentina
Puerto Iguazu
guazú Falls is undoubtedly one of the most visited and imposing natural attractions in Argentina - declared a UNESCO Natural
World Heritage Site in 1984. Situated in Iguazú National Park in the north of the country on the border of Brazil, two thirds of
the falls are on the Argentine side of the river where you can also tour Iguazú National Park or take a jungle trail and bird hike.
Plan a full day in the park to fully enjoy the wildlife flora and fauna.
Mendoza
he city of Mendoza is one of the most attractive cities
in Argentina, with clean, well-kept parks and elegant
tree-lined avenues. Excellent wines and the beauty of
the surrounding Andean landscape make it a wonderful place
to spend a few days. The province of Mendoza now boasts 550
wineries, from small boutiques to large-scale exporters, many
of which are included in the recently-created Rutas del Vino, or
Wine Routes, open to the public for tours and wine tasting.
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Mendoza Wine Tour
The tour includes visits to two wineries that employ traditional methods
and one that employs the latest technology. There are guided tours
of the wineries and wine tastings. This is followed by a visit to an
olive processing plant and tasting. Spend time at leisure to enjoy the
dramatic scenery or follow up on special interests in the area.
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Argentina
El Calafate
amed for the berry that, once eaten, guarantees
your return to Patagonia, El Calafate hooks you with
another irresistible attraction: Glaciar Perito Moreno,
80km away in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. The glacier is a
magnificent must-see and growing massive popularity has
seen rapid growth in quaint El Calafate. The main strip is dotted
with cutesy knotted-pine souvenir shops, chocolate shops and
restaurants.
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8 Days Classic Patagonia Tour
Perito Moreno Glacier
The tour takes you to the Glacieres National Park to view the
breathtakingly beautiful Perito Moreno Glacier. During the tour you can
admire the glacier from the walkways at the western wall. The glacier is
a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bariloche
Classic Bariloche Tour
On this tour you will visit Bariloche’s main attractions. The tour
commences in the town centre on the famous Nahuel Huapi Lake. We
pass by Playa Bonita and Campanario Hill where we take the chairlift to
the peak for breathtaking views of the region. We continue via the Llao
Llao peninsula, san Eduardo Chapel and Puerto Panuelo. The return
journey is via Victoria Island and Arrayanes Wood - a magical setting
which once inspired Walt Disney to shoot one of his famous movies,
“Bambi”.
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Visit the highlights of Patagonia from the Atlantic Ocean to the Andes:
Puerto Madryn, one of the most important wildlife reserves where marine
fauna includes whales, elephant seals, sea lions and penguins; the glaciers at
El Clafate ; Ushuaia, an enchanting land situated right at the end of the world.
Includes: • Half day Punta Tambo Tour • Full day Peninsula Valdes City Tour
• Visits to the End of the World Museum • Tierra de Fuego National Park and
a ride on a train “to the end of the world” in Ushuaia • In El Calafate you will
enjoy a full day tour to Puerto Marino Glacier and a visit to Onelli Bay Park.
ocated on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi in one of
the most gorgeous settings imaginable, Bariloche is
the Lake District’s premier destination. Situated in the
foothills of the Andes and surrounded by lakes, it is as famous
for its fruit filled chocolates as it is for being the site of the
biggest ski area in South America. “Beautiful Bariloche” is a
destination for all seasons - the soaring mountain peaks that
ring the town give picture-postcard views in every direction
and whilst excellent snow draws skiers and snowboarders from
all over the world in winter, summertime is reserved for nature
lovers.
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Lake Crossing
Crossing the Andes from Bariloche to Puerto Montt
in Chile is an experience of a lifetime. Not only is it
breathtaking, but the beauty of the Andes Mountains
in Patagonia is indescribable. On one of the most
magnificent mountain ranges on earth, nature
manifests itself in granite peaks and ice fields whose
glacial tongues end in lakes of unequalled beauty.
Begin your journey in Bariloche and travel by road
and lake cruisers to Puerto Montt in Chile. Enjoy the
journey in a day or you can overnight in Puella.
The “Sail the Andes” tour takes you through the most
beautiful natural route to connect Chile & Argentina.
A route that over 400 years ago was utilized by the
Huilliches Indians as a trade route and then Jesuit
priests utilized it to establish the religious missions in
the Nahuel Huapi region. Today after 4 centuries we
invite you to a magical place to fall in love with nature
in its purest form. Discover the secrets of Patagonia
and marvel at the volcanoes, lakes, ancient forests and
the warmth of the people on an unforgettable journey
across a mountain by road and lake.
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Chile
Santiago
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Santiago nestles in a valley with chocolate box views of the snow-capped Andes in the distance. The architecture is a
pleasant mix of neoclassical, art deco, neo-gothic, and contemporary styles with the statue of the Virgin Mary watching over
the city from San Cristobal Hill. The city is surrounded by vineyards and Santiago is within a few hours of both the mountains
for skiing and the Pacific Ocean for a day on the beach.
memorable Sightseeing Experiences
Santiago City Tour
The tour includes the most important highlights of historic and modern
Santiago, including La Moneda (the presidential palace), Club Hipico,
and the Plaza de Armas with a visit to the city including the top of San
Cristobal Hill for a breathtaking view of Santiago. Duration: 3,5 hours.
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Conchay Toro Vineyard & The Maipo Valley
The suburbs of Santiago are home to many vineyards, amongst them
some of the best in the country. A visit to one of these wineries includes
a tour of the vineyards and production areas. Of course the high point
for most visitors is the wine tasting which ends the tour. Duration: 4
hours.
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Peru
Peru
eru is a country of great contrasts. From Lima on the Pacific Ocean coast with its fascinating Spanish influenced architecture
to the Colca Canyon - the deepest in the world, and Lake Titicaca with its floating islands to the amazing mountaintop sight of
the well preserved and previously lost Machu Picchu. You will be entranced by mystical Peru.
memorable Sightseeing Experiences
Inca Trail
From Cusco to Chilca, this trek takes you along the famous Inca Trail with
overnights at camp sites in Wayllabama, Pacaymayo and Winaywayna.
Visit Machu Picchu Sanctuary and train back to Cusco. Fixed departures
March to November. Porters carry all camping equipment.
Delfin Amazon River Boat
Departs Fridays: Iquitos - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve – Iquitos.
Cruise the Amazon River on board one of the 3 charming boats in the
Delphin fleet. Witness breath-taking Amazonian sunset views from the
comfort of the top observation deck whilst enjoying cocktails including
the famous Peruvian “PiscoSour”. Fine regional cigars are available.
Prepare yourself for a unique culinary experience, serving the best of
the Amazonian Peruvian cuisine all delicately prepared on board by a
highly qualified Chef and kitchen staff who will spoil you during your
whole journey. Each day you will enjoy a new experience as you board
a well-equipped skiff or your excursions into the rainforest along small
tributaries of the Amazon. You will fish for Piranhas, pass small local
villages and as you reach the formation of the Amazon River you will
search for the most elusive and exotic freshwater pink river dolphin and
experience one of the most spectacular sunsets of your life.
Delfin Amazon Riverboat
The fleet consists of 3 ships all with comfortably furnished cabins, pure
100% high quality cotton sheets, pillow cases and bath robes. The
ships have been beautifully finished with the finest details, hardwood
floors, designer furniture and handmade Peruvian artefacts. Each has
an observation deck, lounge and open air deck protected from the
rain and offering a fully stocked bar, comfortable reclining chairs and
cushioned sofas.
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Peru
Southern Peru Treasures (13 Day / 12 Night)
Day 1 Lima
On arrival in Lima you are transferred to your hotel.
Magical Cusco (4 Day / 3 Night)
Day 1 Lima / Cusco (90 mins flight time)
Meet and greet service on arrival at Cusco Airport is followed by transfer to
your hotel.
Day 2 Cusco - City Tour and Archaeological Sites
Enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Incan
Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large
Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Qoricancha
temple. The next stop is the Plaza de Armas to visit the cathedral. It features
an elaborate Renaissance façade. Other highlights are the fortress of
Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view
of Cusco, the ruins of temple of Qenqo and Puka Pukara or Red fortress, an
Incan military complex located on a prominent hill.
Day 3 Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco (115km – 4 hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Poroy Station to board
the train to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu - a journey
through dramatic Andean landscapes. The ‘Lost City of the Incas’ had lain
abandoned in the heavens for four centuries until American explorer Hiram
Bingham happened upon it in 1911. Machu Picchu is believed to have been
built in the 1450s and was abandoned following the Spanish conquest and
was slowly swallowed up by the jungle. A guided tour explains the origins
behind this awe-inspiring citadel and the most prominent landmarks
including the monumental Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of
the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and the Burial
Grounds. Return to Cusco by train in the afternoon.
Day 4 Cusco / Lima – International departure (90 mins flight time)
Transfer to Cusco Airport for flight to Lima after breakfast at the hotel.
Day 2 City Tour
Explore Lima old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with grandiose
architecture of the Spanish Empire. The tour includes the Larco Museum and
the ‘Love Park’ in Miraflores for spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
Day 3 Lima / Arequipa - City tour and Santa Catalina
Convent (85 mins flight time)
This morning we fly to Arequipa for a tour of the ‘White City’ with elegant
colonial buildings, a neo-Renaissance style cathedral and the sensational
Santa Catalina convent, which for centuries was a forbidden city within a city.
Day 4 Arequipa – Colca Canyon and Valley
Today we drive through the Yura district en route to the Colca Valley. Yura is
characterized by a number of dramatic mountain ranges and canyons.
Day 5 Colca Canyon and Valley Tour
Prepare for a day of high drama with a trip to Condor Cross overlooking
the sheer vastness of the Colca Valley, which is one of the world’s deepest
canyons. The valley floor is home to rustic towns where quaint colonial
churches are as much as part of the scenery as the peaks of the Andes.
D6 Colca / Puno
Depart for Puno on the shore of Lake Titicaca.
D7 Puno - Tour to the Uros Islands & Taquile on Lake
Titicaca (35 km - 7 hrs)
Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Titicacato. There are more than 40 floating
islets, which are made entirely from reeds. Learn all about the making of the
islands, their lifespan and upkeep.
D8 Puno / Cusco (390km – 10hrs)
Travel through the jaw-dropping landscapes of the highland plateau. Stop
at Andahuaylillas, a picturesque town famed for the beautiful 16th century
Church of St Peter the Apostle with frescoes so delicate that it is known as
the ‘Sistine Chapel of America’.
D9 Cusco - City tour and Archaeological Sites
Enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Incan
Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent and the
cathedral with an elaborate Renaissance façade.
D10 Cusco – Sacred Valley: Awanakancha – Pisac -
Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Depart for the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first stop is a farm-cum-zoo
where endemic Andean camelids are bred for their wool, used to weave
ponchos, chullos, and other garments. Continue to Pisac, a historic town on
the valley floor, to wander through its market and fortress.
D11 Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu (115 km)
Embark on a guided journey through dramatic Andean landscapes to the
‘Lost City of the Incas’ which lay abandoned in the heavens for four centuries
until re-discovered in 1911.
D12 Machu Picchu – Cusco (110 km)
Wake early today and make your way to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu
and in the afternoon return by train to Cusco.
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D13 Cusco / Lima – International Departure (90 mins flight)
Transfer to Cusco Airport for flight to Lima.
Brazil & Peru
Highlights of Brazil and peru (9 Day / 8 night)
DAY 1 Lima.
On arrival you will visit the urban centre of the
city which was declared a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO. You will visit the most renowned
places of the city: Love Park in Miraflores, the
Main Square where the Government Palace and
the Cabildo are located, the Cathedral and San
Francisco Covent.
DAY 2 Lima / Cusco.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco. In
the afternoon, you will visit the most relevant
sites of the city: the Archaeological Park of
Sacsayhuaman, Puma’s Sanctuary, Korikancha
Temple, God Sun Temple, Santo Domingo
Church and the Main Square with the Cathedral.
DAY 3 Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco.
A train trip to visit one of the New 7 Wonders
of the World. You will arrive in Aguas Calientes’
train station to ascend through the winding way
up to Machu Picchu. This lost city of the Incas
will astonish you with its terraces, ceremonial
sanctuaries, stairs and urban zones.
DAY 4 Cusco / Lima / Iguazu.
Transfer to the airport to take the scheduled
fiight to Iguazu.
DAY 5 Iguazu.
Departure for Iguazu National Park, one of the
largest reserves in Brazil. During the walk along
the paths it is possible to get a panoramic view
of San Martin Island and Bossetti, San Martin and
Los Tres Mosqueteros waterfalls.
NOTE: we suggest taking the excursion to visit
the Argentine Side of the Iguazu Falls. Please
kindly check the visa requirements as per your
nationality.
DAY 6 Iguazu / Rio
We transfer to Rio and in the evening we
suggest taking the optional tour: Rio by night.
Enjoy a spectacular Samba Show with singers
and dancers wearing beautiful costumes
representing rich folk traditions and capturing
the famous carnival rhythm.
DAY 7 Rio de Janeiro.
Today we will travel through the pristine Tijuca
Forest to the base of Corcovado Hill in order to
ascend to the top and enjoy a panoramic view
of the city. The statute of Christ Redeemer was
declared one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
After lunch you will continue towards the famous
Sugar Loaf Mountain which has become into an
icon of the city. Cable cars will carry you to the
top of the mountain. A 360 degree view of Rio
de Janeiro will surprise you, including Botafogo
and Copacabana beach, Corcovado Hill and the
centre of Rio de Janeiro.
DAY 8 Rio de Janeiro.
Day at leisure to get to know to Rio de Janeiro.
DAY 9 Rio de Janeiro.
Transfer to the International Airport to board
your flight.
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