Exotic South America Tour
1
Arrival- Lima
- Welcome to Peru and the beginning of our South American adventure!
- On arrival at the airport in Lima you’ll be transferred to our hotel in the city where the rest of the day is free to relax or independently explore.
- Return to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Lima
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Lima - Cusco. This morning we enjoy a walking tour of the colonial centre of Lima. Known as the “City of Kings”, Lima was formerly the heart of Spanish America and remnants of this glorious past can still be seen in the grand colonial churches and splendid wooden balconies of the city centre.
- After the tour we transfer to the airport for our flight to Cusco.
- Take some time to adjust to the altitude in this remarkable Andean city.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay.
3
Cusco
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Today we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Cusco, taking in several important Inca ruins.
- Visit Q’oricancha, which was once the most important Inca Sun Temple.
- We also explore the Plaza de Armas and the colossal fortress of Sacsayhuaman, sitting on a hillside above the city.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
4
Sacred Valley
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Cusco - Sacred Valley. Explore the Sacred Valley today, beginning at the impressive Pisac ruins.
- This ancient Inca citadel is popular with visitors and sits high above Pisac village on the hillside.
- After our visit we continue to the bustling Pisac markets where you can barter with the local merchants for souvenirs and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
- This afternoon we continue to the famous and well preserved Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, which once guarded the valley from invasions by nearby jungle tribes.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
5
Machu Picchu
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu.
- Say goodbye to the Sacred Valley as we enjoy a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes this morning.
- On arrival we take a short bus journey up the mountain to the magnificent “Lost City” of Machu Picchu.
- Abandoned by the Incas and never found by the conquering Spanish, Machu Picchu lay hidden until its rediscovery in 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the stunning site, including the Main Plaza and the famous Sacred Sun Dial.
- After our tour we return to Aguas Calientes for the evening. Fancy hiking some of the Inca Trail without interrupting your tour, We can arrange for you to walk the mini Inca Trail today whilst still enjoying a guided tour of the ruins and staying with the group this evening.
- Return back to hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
6
Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- There is time today to revisit the ancient citadel if you choose or perhaps explore some of the main trails around the site.
- Hike up the steep path to Huayna Picchu for incredible views over Machu Picchu or trek to the Inca Bridge, carved into the steep cliff face.
- Alternatively, you can relax at the hotel before we return to Cusco by train this afternoon.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
7
Cusco
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Today is free to relax or explore Cusco as you please.
- There are several optional excursions in the surrounding region, which you may wish to join. Perhaps visit the town of Moray, located about an hour from Cusco.
- The town is home to spectacular Incan irrigation paths, which form circular depressions in the ground.
- From here it’s a short walk to Maras, a town famous for its terraced salt pans high in the mountains.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
8
Puno
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Today we enjoy a scenic drive from Cusco to Puno, on the shore of the majestic Lake Titicaca.
- Climb through fertile fields of corn and potatoes to the pass at La Raya (4,200m) and then continue across the striking Altiplano, a large and windswept plain dotted with market towns and herds of llamas.
- We arrive into Puno early this evening.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay.
9
Puno
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- This morning we enjoy a motorboat cruise on Lake Titicaca to the famous Uros Islands.
- The Uros people build these islands entirely from tortora reeds, which grow around the lake. They also use them in the construction of their boats and houses.
- Meet the islanders and perhaps purchase some of their handicrafts before we say goodbye to Peru and cross into Bolivia and Copacabana.
- The pretty town of Copacabana is a religious sanctuary and is home to an iconic whitewashed Basilica, frequented by pilgrims who bring flowers and other gifts to be blessed by the 16th century Dark Virgin of the Lake.
- We see this site and there is also free time if you wish to climb into the hills for incredible views over Lake Titicaca.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
10
La Paz
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Explore the Isla del Sol (Sun Island) today as we return to the waters of Lake Titicaca on a boat ride.
- According to legend, this spot marked the beginning of Inca civilization, when children of the sun god sprung from the depths of the lake.
- Later, leave Copacabana and travel across the Altiplano to La Paz, one of the highest cities in the world at over 3,500 metres.
- The evening is free to relax or begin to discover the city independently, under the gaze of the colossal snow-capped Mount Illimani.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
11
La Paz
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- On the first of our two full days in La Paz we enjoy a guided tour of the city.
- Discover highlights including the Government Palace and the Cathedral.
- Continue to the famous Witches Market, brimming with potions, amulets and ritual offerings. We take a ride on public buses to get a real feel for the city and then ride above La Paz with wonderful aerial views from the Telefericos (cable cars), which zig zag the city.
- We ride up to El Alto for magnificent views of our surroundings. Day 12 is at leisure in the city or there is an optional visit to the ruins of Tiwanaku, some of South America’s most important pre-Colombian ruins.
- Explore the site and learn more about the ruins in the museum, home to more than 100 different artifacts.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
12
La Paz
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- On the first of our two full days in La Paz we enjoy a guided tour of the city.
- Discover highlights including the Government Palace and the Cathedral. Continue to the famous Witches Market, brimming with potions, amulets and ritual offerings.
- We take a ride on public buses to get a real feel for the city and then ride above La Paz with wonderful aerial views from the Telefericos (cable cars), which zig zag the city.
- We ride up to El Alto for magnificent views of our surroundings. Day 12 is at leisure in the city or there is an optional visit to the ruins of Tiwanaku, some of South America’s most important pre-Colombian ruins. Explore the site and learn more about the ruins in the museum, home to more than 100 different artifacts.
- Return back to Hotel.
13
Asuncion
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- We leave Bolivia today and fly to Asuncion, the capital city of Paraguay.
- Nestled on the banks of the Rio Paraguay River, this old world city feels trapped in history - a legacy of its years in isolation from the outside world under a series of dictators.
- The city is finally beginning to emerge and the contrast between the old and the new is striking. This afternoon is free to explore the vibrant city as you please. You may wish to stroll down the tree lined avenues, browse the dubious electrical goods on offer at the markets or relax with a beer in the 1950s Lido Bar.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
14
Iguazu Falls (Argentina)
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Today we drive to Puerto Iguazu, gateway to the mighty Iguazu Falls at the border between Argentina and Brazil.
- The first evening is at leisure in the city before we explore the Argentinean side of the falls on day 15. Setting off into the lush rainforest from the National Park Visitor Centre, we take a natural-gas powered train to Cataratas Station, where our walk begins. Pass dozens of tiny basalt islands and cross over some of the many streams that feed the falls.
- We then continue on the train to The Devil’s Throat, where the fourteen falls drop away over the cliff in a thunderous, foaming torrent. A permanent spray is thrown up by the water as it crashes onto the rocks below. There is an optional boat trip at the base of the falls, which takes you to within touching distance of this incredible natural feature - prepare to get wet!
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
15
Iguazu Falls (Argentina)
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Today we drive to Puerto Iguazu, gateway to the mighty Iguazu Falls at the border between Argentina and Brazil.
- The first evening is at leisure in the city before we explore the Argentinean side of the falls on day 15. Setting off into the lush rainforest from the National Park Visitor Centre, we take a natural-gas powered train to Cataratas Station, where our walk begins.
- Pass dozens of tiny basalt islands and cross over some of the many streams that feed the falls.
- We then continue on the train to The Devil’s Throat, where the fourteen falls drop away over the cliff in a thunderous, foaming torrent. A permanent spray is thrown up by the water as it crashes onto the rocks below. There is an optional boat trip at the base of the falls, which takes you to within touching distance of this incredible natural feature - prepare to get wet!
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
16
Rio De Janeiro
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- This morning we explore the Brazilian side of the falls and enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the full sweep of the cascades.
- We then transfer to the airport and fly to Rio de Janeiro.
- There is an included transfer to our hotel, which is located near the famous Copacabana Beach.
- You may wish to take a stroll on the beach as you enjoy the rest of today at leisure.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
17
Rio De Janeiro
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Enjoy a guided tour of this famous city today, where glamorous apartments and sandy beaches are set against the favelas and shanty towns clinging to the hillside.
- Our tour visits highlights of the city and includes a ride on the cable car up to the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain.
- From this incredible vantage point you can enjoy views of the sprawling city, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and mountains on the other.
- There's a lovely nature walk around the foot of the mountain, or perhaps go for a drink in the nearby neighborhood of Urca, the leafy home to Rio’s rich and famous.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
18
Rio De Janeiro
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Enjoy a guided tour of this famous city today, where glamorous apartments and sandy beaches are set against the favelas and shanty towns clinging to the hillside.
- Our tour visits highlights of the city and includes a ride on the cable car up to the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain.
- From this incredible vantage point you can enjoy views of the sprawling city, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and mountains on the other.
- There's a lovely nature walk around the foot of the mountain, or perhaps go for a drink in the nearby neighborhood of Urca, the leafy home to Rio’s rich and famous.
- Return back to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
19
Fly Back Home
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Check-out From Hotel, Transfer to Airport for your onward Journey.
Inclusions
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SIC (Seat in Coach)
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English speaking tour guide
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Return airport transfers
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