15 Days / 14 Nights SOUTH AMERICA

Peru, Bolivia, Argentina & Brazil

Upon arrival, our representative offer a welcoming reception and will transfer you to the hotel. A documentation kit, detailed program explanation plus luggage and hotel registration assistance is offered. Overnight in Lima.

In the morning, a trip to the essential Lima, “The City of Kings” including the most important architectural icons of the city, such as the Main Square, where you can find the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Then, we continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city, we will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro, the new financial heart of the city, to take a look at pre-inca Huaca Huallamarca. Finally, we conclude our circuit in Miraflores, where we will visit the “Parque del Amor” (Love Park) an excellent spot to
enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Lima.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception by our representatives and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the morning is free to rest and get acclimatized to the altitude. In the afternoon, we will visit the Imperial City, living example of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures. We start our trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha, and ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Later, we will stop at the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral and the beautiful Church of La Compañía. Going on with the tour, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city. Finally, we will take a look at the archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, located north east of the city.Overnight in Cusco.

Day at leisure. Overnight in Cusco.

Optional
Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo (B/L)
We will drive towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We will stop on the way to have a classic view of the Urubamba valley, with crops dressing the mountains like carpets. We will arrive to the colorful market of Pisac, where we will have free time to interact with the local craftsmen, or to purchasetheir hand-made souvenirs. We will continue to the town of Urubamba for a buffet lunch. Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, attractive town of Inca origin with remarkable channels and stone streets. In its high part one rises to an impressive ceremonial center of cult to the water and a fortress that guarded the access to the
inferior part of the valley.

You will visit one of the most important energetic centers of the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion will be by train and during the trip we will have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, our representatives will assist you to board the bus which will take you to the citadel. It will be an unforgettable experience, where a professional tour guide will transmit us the history around this mysterious and charming place. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the zone on your own, relax and meditate. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will board the train
that will take you back. On arrival, our collaborators will be waiting in the train station, from where we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

We will leave from the station to start our trip by bus to Puno, so you can enjoy the wonderful scenery of the South Valley of Cusco. We will visit Andahuaylillas, a town where a precious church from the 17th century boasts an amazing organ decorated with angels and cherubs. We will continue with a visit to the Racchi ruins,known as “The Temple of God Wiracocha”. Lunch will be served in a restaurant on route. Stop at Pucara andthen at La Raya, highest point on the road between Cusco and Puno, from where we will get excellent photoopportunities. The arrival to Puno is in the afternoon and then, you will be taken to your hotel. Overnight in Puno.

Early in the morning, transfer by bus to the Copacabana Sanctuary in order to board the catamaran that will take you to the Sun Island, where legend says the Inca Empire was born. In this legendary island you can visit the Garden, the Stairs and the Inca Fountain. Later, the itinerary includes a visit to the Cultural Complex Intiwata, which includes the underground museum of Ekako and other attractions. This visit also considers the chance to sail in a huge typical totora boat, from where we will get a scenic view of the Inca palace of Pikokaina. Later, we will board again the catamaran to go to Chua, where we will take the bus to our hotel. Overnight in La Paz.

Day-08 La Paz – City Tour and Visit to the Valley of the Moon (B)
In the morning we will make a city tour of La Paz, declared by UNESCO as the Cultural Patrimony of Mankind. We will visit the Murillo Square, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Parliament. The trip goes on through one of the residential zones, ending up with a visit to the Valley of the Moon, an amazing number of geological figures. Free afternoon to rest or do some other activity such as visiting the Tiahuanaco ruins, where you can see the temples and constructions of one of the most ancient cultures in America, such as the “Puerta del Sol” (Sun Gate). Overnight in La Paz.

Day-09 Buenos Aires (B)

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Buenos Aires. At arrival, reception and transfer to you hotel. Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Day-10 Half Day City Tour in Buenos Aires (B)

Get acquainted with Buenos Aires during this tour highlighting the city’s major neighborhoods and attractions. Among the points of interest you will see the Main Square Plaza de Mayo surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Presidential Headquarters Office), the Cabildo (Colonial Town Hall) and the Cathedral. You will also drivethrough the charming streets of San Telmo and down the colorful roads of La Boca, famous for its multicolor tin houses. Later, drive through elegant Barrio Norte on your way to the Recoleta Cemetery, an amazing aboveground cemetery lined with mausoleums and statues. Finally, visit Palermo and its magnificent mansions and parks. Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Day-11 Free Day – Explore the City on your Own! (B)

Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Optional

Full Day Gaucho at Santa Susana (beverages included)

This is a visit to a typical "estancia" of the Argentine wet pampas, one of the most fertile natural prairies of the world and famous for its meat and cereal production. The guest will be received with "empanadas", "asado", good Argentine wines, and will be able to enjoy folkloric songs, dances and show of Creole. Enjoy the flavour of our “pampas” at a touristy ranch located 110 km away from down-town Buenos Aires. You will be welcomed with meat pies (typical “empanadas”), a glass of wine or juices by the owners and served an argentine B.B.Q. After lunch, a folkloric Gaucho’s Show will be performed and you will have the possibility of appreciating the typical “Ring Race” (Carrera de Sortijas) or ride on horseback. Regular Venue at the Ranch - Transfers could be private or regular.

Night Tour – Dinner & Tango Show
The various Tango Houses, located in San Telmo, offer the possibility of admiring all qualities of tango in its different expressions. First category of tango dancers and singers as well as a tango orchestras, will let you enjoy and feel this particular Buenos Aires music at its utmost while having a drink or a wonderful dinner. Andean music, as well as typical argentine folk music, will also be performed to fulfill your expectations. Born around 1880, the tango was the vulgar dance and music of the capital’s "arrabales" or lower class neighborhoods, blending gaucho verse with Spanish and Italian music.

Day-12 Iguassu: Visit the Argentinean Side of the falls (B)

At schedule time, transfer to the airport to take your fight to Iguassu. In the Northeast of Argentina a dense forest, inhabited by over 400 different varieties of birds, marks one of the most beautiful landscapes of theworld, Iguazu Falls. It is here that Iguazu River hurls itself down to a rocketed in 257 falls over 70 meters high. Crashing at the bottom the water shatters to a fine spray which, rising up forms a multitude of rainbows. Visit one of the wonders of the world. Catwalks and observatories will let us enjoy the magnificent falls, one of the wonders of the world, which culminates in the impressive Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), where the Iguazu River crashes down almost 80 meters offering a breathtaking experience. Overnight in Iguassu.

Day-13 Visit the Brazilian Side of the falls / Rio de Janeiro (B)

Departure in vehicle heading to the National Park of the Brazilian Falls. The tour starts with a visit to the Main Center of the park, where the participants will have the opportunity to get some hints about the local ecosystem. From there the tour follows with a walking time through the most important track of the park where the participants could enjoy an astonishing view of the waterfalls. From the local belvedere the participants will have a privileged sight of the both parks of the waterfalls, Return to the main point via the panoramic elevator. At schedule time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Rio de Janeiro. At arrival,meet and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

Day-14 Rio de Janeiro: Sugar Loaf Tour (B)

Pão de Açucar (The Sugar Loaf), another classical postcard of Rio de Janeiro, is a mandatory spot to visit. The city tour will allow you to see some important structures in the central downtown. After this, the tour continues its way passing by the seashore avenues of the Flamengo and Botafogo beaches, just before finally arriving at the Praia Vermelha cable car station, the initial spot to ascend the Sugar Loaf. The cable car rolls over strong iron cables, tracked by a cogwheel system, and has a 70 paxs capacity. The ascent is made in two stages. The first from Praia Vermelha to the Urca´s Station, and then from Urca to the Sugar Loaf´s top (at 396 meters).At the top, the view of the center downtown, beaches and the meeting of Guanabara´s bay and the ocean waters is simply superb. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

Optional
Corcovado Tour (B)
Leaving the hotel and driving up the participants to Cosme´s Velho district to the station of the cog-wheel train of the Corcovado Mountain. On the way up, the participants will arrive at the statue of the Christ Reedemer,placed in the Corcovado mountain top at 710 meters high. This giant statue of 40 meters high and with 1.100 tones of weight, known all over the world, have the best view of the city, with full 360 degrees vision of the Ocean, the surrounding beaches, the city downtown and the Guanabara Bay . Return to the hotel along the seashore avenues of Copacabana an Ipanema beaches.

Day-15 International Departure (B)

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your international departure flight.