South American Contrasts

Departure on a flight (not included) to Lima. Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel.

MODERATE FIRST: Casa Andina Miraflores Centro or

SUPERIOR FIRST: Casa Andina Select Miraflores

Today we explore the old town of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the visit, we will appreciate the grand architecture of the Spanish Empire: the Parque del Amor in Miraflores, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral, and the Convent of San Francisco, all located in the Plaza Mayor. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to fly (not included) to Cusco. Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel.

MODERATE FIRST: Los Portales or similar

SUPERIOR FIRST:   Casa Andina Plaza or similar

 

Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing by the Pisac Market, where beautiful crafts are made. After the included lunch, we arrive at Ollantaytambo, characterized by its temple, used as a fortress during the Inca resistance. In the afternoon, return to Cusco.

To Aguas Calientes and then ascend the winding road to the citadel of Machu Picchu, a Cultural Heritage of Humanity and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This lost city of the Incas amazes us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, stairways, and urban areas. Time to tour the ruins. Lunch included. In the afternoon, return to Aguas Calientes to board the train that will take you back to Cusco.

 

Visit to the former capital of the Inca Empire. You will see emblematic constructions such as: the Convent of Santo Domingo, the main square where the Cathedral is located, the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, the Sanctuary of the Puma, the Korikancha Temple, and the Temple of the Sun God. At the scheduled time in the afternoon, transfer to the airport. to board our flight via Lima to Rio De Janeiro. (flights not included) Overnight on board.

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro in the morning and transfer to the hotel.

MODERATE FIRST: Augusts Rio Copa or similar

SUPERIOR FIRST:   Grand Mercure Rio Copacabana

Discover why Rio de Janeiro is called the “Marvelous City”. In the afternoon, panoramic tour of the city's famous beaches and visit to its most famous attraction, the “wonder of Rio”, better known as Christ the Redeemer. The view from the summit is heavenly. The ascent to Corcovado is by the train that was inaugurated by Emperor Pedro II, and the ride allows a review of the history of Brazil. In addition to being an ecological refuge, Corcovado is part of the Tijuca Forest National Park, the largest urban forest in the world.

 

This morning, we take a panoramic tour of the city center to appreciate its old and modern architecture. Then, visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, 395 meters above sea level. The mountain is located in the middle of Guanabara Bay. The ascent is done in two stages until reaching the peak and having a wonderful view of the city. Once the excursion is concluded, return to the hotel. Free afternoon in this unique city. In the evening we suggest attending Ginga Tropical, a perfect show to learn about the history of Brazil through its dances and musical rhythms.

Transfer to the airport to depart for Foz do Iguaçu. (flight not included) Arrival and visit to the falls on the Brazilian side, from where you can appreciate a view of almost all the falls. At the end of the visit, transfer to Puerto Iguazu on the Argentine side of the falls. Accommodation in Puerto Iguazu 

MODERATE FIRST: San Martin or suimilar

SUPERIOR FIRST:   Viale or suimilar

In the morning visit to the falls on the Argentine side. The Falls have been declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the Seven Modern Wonders of Nature. During the tour, we cover the three circuits: Devil's Throat (to reach the balcony and viewpoint of the park's most imposing fall), the Upper (allows a vertical view of the falls) and the Lower (provides closer contact with the vegetation and the falls). Return to the hotel. In the afternoon, you may optionally take “the Great Adventure”, an excursion that combines a navigation to some of the falls and an exciting crossing through the jungle.

Transfer to the airport to depart for Buenos Aires. (Flight not included) Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.

MODERATE FIRST: De las Americas or similar

SUPERIOR FIRST:   Kenton or similar

In the evening, we attend a Dinner Show where you will enjoy the magnetism of Tango.

This morning, we take a panoramic tour of the city. We start at Plaza de Mayo, the stage of the country's most important events since 1810, from where we can see the surrounding buildings such as Casa Rosada (Government House), Cathedral, and the Cabildo. Our second stop is La Boca, but on the way, we pass by city icons such as the Obelisk and the Teatro Colón, one of the top five opera theaters in the world. Upon arriving in La Boca, we walk through its colorful streets due to the tenements and its famous Calle Caminito, which we walk to appreciate the work of local artists. We leave the southern part of the city to reach the northern area, consisting of the Palermo and Recoleta neighborhoods, where we make a last stop to enjoy the aristocratic part, famous for containing the Recoleta cemetery. Free afternoon.

 

Free day. Free afternoon at your disposal to enjoy the city or discover the corners of the same, its museums, parks, and bars, where it is possible to enjoy the classic Buenos Aires coffee. Optionally you can attend a traditional Gaucho Party or make the excursion to “Tigre” and the Paraná River delta.

At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to the city of origin

Arrival in the morning and end of the trip.