The Best of South America

Sunset in Rio de Janeiro is spectacular, in the evening, we recommend dining in one of our local finds, we provide you with a short list of restaurants which are personal recommendations, from specialists who are world travelers and now live in Brazil.

*International flights quoted separately from land package, we get you flights at wholesale prices!

Today you will get all the great sites of Rio in one a full day of some of the most amazing views, of one of the most beautiful cities in South America! This morning your tour will begin with a drive through Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, later arriving at the peak of Corcovado Mountain, home to the iconic statue of 'Christ the Redeemer'. High above the city Corcovado offers spectacular views of Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf, the beaches and the ocean. After lunch, you will visit the historical city center in the morning, passing the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Candelaria Church, as well as many more of the city's landmarks, then taken to the base of Sugarloaf Mountain from where you'll ride the famous cable car to the top. Taking passengers way up to the top of Sugarloaf, 300m above the sea, the views over Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach and up to Corcovado are about as spectacular as you can get. The evening is free to enjoy the beaches, boutiques, bars and restaurants at your leisure, our Brazil Specialists have all the local insight so that you find exactly what it is you're looking for after sundown in Rio.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast, Lunch
Superior Package: Breakfast, Lunch
Luxury Package: Breakfast, Lunch

Optional Activities (if you like more than one, add a day!): 
- Day trip to explore Buzios, a pristine string of beaches and islands just north of Rio.
- Day trip to Angra dos Reis, home to 365 islands and 2,000 beautiful beaches, just south of Rio.
- Specialized Jeep Tour to some of Rio's safe Favelas, a humbling look at the other side of Rio.
- Visit to Petropolis, the cool breezy mountain town where the Emperors of Brazil spent summers.
- Fascinating helicopter ride through the skies of Rio, with breathtaking aerials of the magical city.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast
Superior Package: Breakfast
Luxury Package: Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel your guide will meet you for your transfer to the airport for your flight to the spectacular Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian border with Argentina and Paraguay. With over 270 separate falls of all different sized set amidst a verdant jungle of tropical trees and colorful butterflies, Your half day tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls will begin by following a short trail through the Iguazu National Park you'll be treated to a stunning panoramic view of Devil's Throat Gorge. At over 80 meters high this is the most powerful and impressive waterfall of them all.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast
Superior Package: Breakfast
Luxury Package: Breakfast, Lunch

*Internal flights quoted separately from land package, we get you flights at wholesale prices! :)

After breakfast you will be met for your excursion into the Iguazu National Park to spend the day exploring the falls and the surrounding rivers and jungle. The park consists of various trails that take you through the jungle onto wooden walkways built a few meters above the jungle floor and the waterways. These raised platforms protect the natural habitat of the jungle wildlife and allow for spectacular views. Be ready for some adventure in the afternoon, as you'll be taking to the waters to navigate the falls aboard a motor boat, heading through the rapids into the Devil's Throat Canyon.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast
Superior Package: Breakfast
Luxury Package: Breakfast, Lunch

After a relaxed breakfast at your hotel and a morning spent at your leisure you will be transferred to the airport for your afternoon flight to Buenos Aires, where you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure, either relaxing at your hotel, or exploring the city. Ask your Argentina travel specialist about a visit to Recoleta Cemetery, a beautiful historical site surrounded by parks and cafes and a busy arts and crafts market during weekends. In the evening you will attend one of Buenos Aires' finest dinner and tango shows at Esquina Carlos Gardel, a traditional Art Nouveau dining room which first opened its doors in 1893. Here you will experience the very best of Argentine cuisine accompanied by some fabulous wines and followed by a tango show. The tango is a passionate and intense dance and over the course of the evening you will experience one of Argentina's most beloved art forms.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast, Dinner
Superior Package: Breakfast, Dinner
Luxury Package: Breakfast, Dinner

*Internal flights quoted separately from land package, we get you flights at wholesale prices! :)

After breakfast at your hotel you'll be able to head out and explore Buenos Aires. Your local guide/host will show you the capital's most important buildings and neighborhoods, including the city centre where you'll see the Obelisco and the Casa Rosada before continuing on to La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta and Palermo, explaining the various landmarks and buildings and tell you all about the history of each area and its many architectural influences, then later in the afternoon you'll be taken back to your hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to relax.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast
Superior Package: Breakfast
Luxury Package: Breakfast

Alternatively, you can take a morning walk thorough Palermo Woods and the Rose Garden or visit the Evita Museum or the MALBA museum of Latin American art. Another great option is the day trip to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. Just ask your Argentina travel specialist if you would like some advice and suggestions.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast
Superior Package: Breakfast
Luxury Package: Breakfast

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast
Superior Package: Breakfast
Luxury Package: Breakfast

*Internal flights quoted separately from land package, we get you flights at wholesale prices! :)

Your Cusco tour will begin with a visit to the impressive colonial cathedral, followed by a guided tour of the Korikancha (Temple of the Sun). Later to the outskirts of Cusco for a tour of the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman. After your short afternoon excursion you'll be taken back to your hotel to relax for the evening.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast
Superior Package: Breakfast
Luxury Package: Breakfast, Lunch

Today your Peru tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Cusco for your full day visit through the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Your first stop is visiting the local market in a small village of Pisac, after lunch you'll spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the impressive Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo town and ceremonial center, an important archeological site and an Inca stronghold during the Spanish conquest. After a full day of exploration, the evening will be spent at one of our boutique lodges in the Sacred Valley.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast, Lunch
Superior Package: Breakfast, Lunch
Luxury Package: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast you will be picked up for your transfer to the train station for your journey to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will start with a guided tour of the ruins, in which you will learn all about the origins of this archeological wonder with some free time to explore on your own. Lunch can be taken either before or after your excursion, transportation is provided to your hotel where you can spend the evening at your leisure.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast, Lunch
Superior Package: Breakfast, Lunch
Luxury Package: Breakfast, Lunch

Today you may wish to return to the Machu Picchu ruins for sunrise, keep in mind that the second entrance to Machu Picchu can be purchased in advance. For those looking for a spectacular aerial view of the ruins we recommend a short hike to Wayna Picchu (2 departures daily and only 400 visitors per day), which requires approximately four hours to complete, and allows for spectacular views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding area from above. Your return train through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Cusco will depart in the afternoon and arrive just after sundown.

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast
Superior Package: Breakfast
Luxury Package: Breakfast

Meals Included:
Comfort Package: Breakfast
Superior Package: Breakfast
Luxury Package: Breakfast

*Internal flights quoted separately from land package, we get you flights at wholesale prices! :)