Treasures of South America
20 nights / 21 days
Fully Guided
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01 May 2025
07 Aug 2025
16 Oct 2025
This tour of South America will take you on an unforgettable journey through the highlights of this fantastic continent. Embark on the journey of a lifetime, visiting Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro and more.
B Breakfast Included
L Lunch Included
D Dinner Included
Day 1 - Fly to Lima
Fly to Peru's historic and sophisticated capital, Lima. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 2 - Lima
Originally named the City of the Kings, Lima is rich in heritage. Start at the archaeological site of Huaca Pucllana before discovering the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre, Plaza de Armas. Enjoy lunch and then explore the bohemian district of Barranco, popular with Latin American artists. Conclude the day with a Pisco Sour Tasting experience followed by dinner.
Day 3 - To the Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco before transferring to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas, home to hillside citadels and striking foothills. Stop at Manos de la comunidad, a local community who will share their rich heritage and traditions with you. Your last stop will be the archaeological site of a Pisac.
Day 4 - Moray & Maras
Today, journey to Moray, the Inca agricultural laboratory that boasts impressive circular terraces. Continue to Maras, where you will witness the marvelous salt evaporation ponds most famous for producing the pink table salt we all recognise today. Afterwards, go on to Ollantaytambo where we'll visit the preserved Incan houses and explore the old fortress, offering a glimpse into ancient Andean civilization.
Day 5 - Machu Picchu
This morning, you will ascend to the magnificent ancient citadel of Machu Picchu. Long abandoned by the Inca, Machu Picchu came to international attention when it was stumbled upon by Hiram Bingham in 1911 and is now considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Take the train back to Poroy and transfer to Cusco.
Day 6 - Cusco
After breakfast, you'll begin a full tour of Cusco, starting at Koricancha and Santo Domingo Church, once the most sacred Inca site with walls covered in gold. Next, visit Cusco Cathedral to admire its stunning artwork and gold-silver details. You'll then explore the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, famous for its massive stone walls. Take part in a traditional Quechua ritual led by a Shaman, offering a spiritual connection to Andean traditions and Inca heritage.
Day 7 - Travel to Puno
Take the Titicaca train across the Andean altiplano from Cusco to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The train boasts dining cars, a bar car and an observation car.
Day 8 - Uros and Taquile
Journey by boat across Lake Titicaca to the floating islands of Uros, which are constructedentirely from reeds. Spend time exploring and meeting the local Uros people before continuing to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taquile. Once a stronghold of the Inca,you'll find wonderful textiles here. After your tour of the island, head back to Puno.
Day 9 - Sillustani and Lima
En route to the airport visit the archaeological site of Sillustani, located on a protected island reserve. Spend time around the site and enjoy a typical Andean lunch. Fly to Lima and stay overnight.
Day 10 - Fly to Buenos Aires
Bid farewell to Peru and fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina's flamboyant capital city. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 11 - Explore Buenos Aires
An irresistible combination of Latin flair and European elegance, Buenos Aires is a delight to explore and that's exactly what you'll do today on a city tour, discovering the vibrant districts of La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo and Puerto Madero. Today, you will also experience a quintessential part of Argentinian culture, the Tango. Take a Tango class before enjoying dinner with a dance show in the evening.
Day 12 - Day trip to Uruguay
Enjoy a day trip to Uruguay, taking a ferry across the Rio de La Plata to Colonia delSacramento. A picture-perfect colonial town, Colonia was founded by the Portuguese in 1680 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beautiful Barrio Historico, which occupies a small peninsula that juts out into the river, is a maze of old cobbled streets that are a delight to wander. Admire the main square, see the ruins of San Francisco Church and visit the lighthouse amongst much more.
Day 13 - The Pampas
Spend the day just outside the city on the vast, fertile grasslands known as the pampas,on a traditional estancia (ranch). Here you'll get some insight into the life of a gaucho, andafter a typical Argentinian asado lunch, there will be a fun folklore show.
Day 14 - Puerto Iguazu
Say farewell to Buenos Aires and board a plane over to Puerto Iguazu, the town closestto the incredible natural wonder that is Iguazu Falls. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Day 15 - Discover Iguazu
On the border of Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu is the largest waterfall system in the world, with hundreds of cascades pouring off the edge of the Parana Plateau. Today you will wander along the Argentinian side of Iguazu, which offers a fantastic overview of thewhole of the falls and showcases its power and magnificence. This afternoon, learn about the indigenous culture of the Mbororé Aldea people, who open the doors of their community and share fascinating stories of their ancestors, rituals, myths and legends.
Day 16 - Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy your morning on the Brazilian side of the falls - this side offers a completely different experience with paths and boardwalks to wander. These will lead you to some of the numerous smaller cascades that dance their way along gullies and through lush greenery. In the afternoon, hop on a plane to Brazil's 'Cidade Maravilhosa', Rio de Janeiro, where you can enjoy sunset on the world-famous Copacabana Beach.
Day 17 - Christ the Redeemer
Clamber into a jeep to venture to some of Rio's many wonders! Starting at the footof Corcovado, travel up to the peak by cog railway to the spot where the iconic Christ the Redeemer watches over the city. Next, wander through the tropical Tijuca Forest, a rainforest in the heart of the city, before exploring the bohemian neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, and enjoying a traditional Brazilian BBQ lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Day 18 - Rio de Janeiro City Tour
Continue exploring Rio with a morning tour, absorbing the city's vibrant atmosphere asyou enjoy the sights, including the famous Sugarloaf Mountain. Later in the evening, visit a samba club, where you can simply tap your feet to the infectious beat and watch the dancing, or dance the night away yourself!
Day 19 - Fly Rio to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the following day.
Day 20 - Fly Rio to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the following day.
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