16 DAYS TRIP HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH AMERICA

DAY 01: Lima – Peru
Reception at Lima airport. Transfer to hotel.
Free day

DAY 02: Cusco - Peru
Morning flight to Cusco. Reception and transfer to hotel.

Activity:
Cusco City Tour
In the afternoon, we will visit the City of Cusco on a guided sightseeing tour visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Then, we drive out of the City to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco, famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9 m / 30 ft high and weighing over 350 tons.
Duration : 4 Hours
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

DAY 03: Sacred Valley - Cusco – Peru
Early morning excursion to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the picturesque Indian Pisac Market held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, the shopping paradise of the Andes where barter is still practiced. Enjoy the unique atmosphere during a typical lunch.
In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle. You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good idea of what this Strategic Military, Religious, and Agricultural Centre was like during the era of the Inca Empire. On our way back to Cusco we stop of at the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero to visit the ruins of the Royal Hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui. We will admire a well-preserved Inca Wall in the Main Square, and visit the beautiful Colonial temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes in the portico.
Late afternoon return to your selected Hotel for overnight.
Evening free. We suggest strolling around the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying a delicious Pisco Sour in some of the many pubs around the Square.
Note: The visit to the Village of Chinchero depends on the time available.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch: Restaurant Alhambra Valle
Duration: 8 hours

DAY 04: Machupicchu – Peru
The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a 3 ½ hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Arrive at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we'll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes Town. Overnight at Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch: Hotel Hatuchay Tower or Inca Wasi

DAY 05: Machupicchu – Peru
Leisurely breakfast. Excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy with a beautiful sunrise as well as stroll by the Town of Aguas Calientes and visit its Hot Springs Thermal waters. Then, you will have time to perform some of the following activities: (not included in the overall tour price).
1. Visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu for the second time.
2. For the most adventurous people, we suggest to go up the Huayna Picchu (if it is not raining) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant. Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it must be before 13:00 hours. It is necessary to register in a office at the beginning of the trail. An exciting adventure for the travellers who want to see, from the top, the nature and the carved stone emerging from the ground as a geological miracle
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch box Restaurant at Hatuchay Tower Hotel

DAY 06: Cusco - Peru
Open morning in Cusco and afternoon flight to Lima. Reception and transfer to hotel, take late night or early morning (next day) flight to Rio.

DAY 07: Río de Janeiro – Brazil
Arrival at Rio
Reception at the airport and transfer to Hotel
Activity:
Pm tour to Sugar Loaf - Drive to “Praia Vermelha” (Red beach), to take the two stage car up to the top of Sugar Loaf (270 meters-high), which grants the entrance to Rio’s harbour and Guanabara Bay. The Italian made cable car holds 80 passengers and each of the two stages takes two minutes.
Duration: 4 hrs.
Lodge at Hotel

DAY 08: Río de Janeiro (Brazil)
Breakfast
Lodge at hotel
Activity: Morning tour of Petropolis, located 40 miles from Rio, this beautiful and picturesque city is a monument to Pedro II, former Emperor of Brazil. It is located in the mountains east of the City of Rio and offers crisp and refreshing mountain air. Tour of this magnificent city with our expert guide. Afternoon return to your Rio Hotel
In the evening, transfer to the Platform Nightclub for magnificent Brazilian SAMBA SHOW performed for the audience. (B)

DAY 09: Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Breakfast
Lodge at hotel
Free day

DAY 10: Rio de Janeiro – Foz de Iguassu (Brazil)
Breakfast
Transfer to airport and to flight to Iguassu Falls, Situated in the Misiones Province at the north east along the Brazilian border.
Transfer and lodge at Hotel

DAY 11: Iguazu Falls
Breakfast
Lodge at hotel
Activity: “Visit to the Brazilian side of the Falls in excursion and Macuco Safari”
Located inside the Brazilian side of National Iguaçu Park, a walk is undertaken inside the sub-tropical forest during 45 minutes reaching the bottom of Salto Floriano, as from there an elevator goes up to the top of the falls.
Description:
Excursion to Iguassu National Park, Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1984. is part of
a large plateau formed by basaltic lavas during the Mesozoic Era, more than 135 million years ago. The park is rich in fauna and includes 68 species of mammals, 422 of birds, 38 of reptiles, and 18 of amphibians, a large number of which are threatened or vulnerable. The first inhabitants in the area were the Caingangues Indians.

Macuco Safari
Ecological paths, a canyon, wild animals and an excellent view of the Iguassu waterfalls are just some of the attractions this unforgettable excursion keeps for you in the heart of the Iguassu National Park.
The grand adventure begins at the entrance gate to the Macuco Safari, set at the 25 Km. of the Waterfalls Road, within the Iguassu National Park, where the visitors get on open vehicles that allow a wide view of the natural scenery along the path. During this 3 Km. itinerary across the forest, polyglot guides introduce the flora and fauna species of the Park: Orquids, bromeliaceous, palms, and centennial trees, besides the wild animals that very often happen to cross the path.
Walking along the path, the second stage, which takes 600 meters (optional), leads the group to the cascade called Macuco Fall. This fall –perfect for a pleasant refreshing shower on hot days, falls down from a height of 20 meters. The access is followed over a stairway made of millennial rocks. The last stop is the Macuco Safari quay, on the Brazilian margins of the Iguassu River.
On the water, the inflatable motor-powered boats, made in accordance with the needs of the tour, are safe and efficient. Before getting on them passengers are provided with life vests and plastic bags to protect filming and photographing items. The boat goes up the river through the canyon, among rapids, and always at an average speed that allows appreciating the landscape.
Rocks, animals and much lush paint the picture up to the base of the grand waterfalls, next to the huge “horseshoe” known as “Devil’s throat”. Cascades bath – Rainbow, blue sky, mist and drizzling water create the spectacle that has its peak in the falls (cascades) named “Três mosqueteiros”. Once there the pilot drives the boat close enough to them to give a quick and funny “bath” to the passengers. And as at the end of the “game” usually everybody gets wet, those who feel very easily cold must not forget to bring with them extra clothing.
Another important tip: wear comfortable shoes and cloths.

DAY 12: Foz de Iguassu (Brazil)
Breakfast
Lodge at hotel
Activity: “Visit to Argentinean side of the falls”
Description:
Located inside Argentina's side of National Park. Transport takes visitors across the Argentinean border and ends up into the Parque National del Iguassu, 40 km away from the Brazilian border. Once in Argentina side, a walking tour on the falls. The view is magnificent, specially the one right on top of the Devil`s Throat, reached by little boats leaded through a plotted water corridor on the edge or the basaltic plateau.

DAY 13: Foz de Iguassu (Brazil) Puerto Iguazú (Arg) – Buenos Aires (Arg)
Breakfast
Transfer to airport at the Argentinean side to get flight to Buenos Aires.
Reception at Aeroparque Airport in Buenos Aires – Argentina and transfer to Hotel
Lodge at hotel
Activity: “Afternoon City Tour in Buenos Aires”

Description:
Sightseeing tour in the afternoon at Buenos Aires (Plaza del Congreso, Avenida de Mayo, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Cabildo, Metropolitan Cathedral (indoor!), Manzana de Las Luces (indoor!), Avenida 9 de Julio, drive on the Florida hill at the evening) overnight at
Welcome dinner with Tango Show
Return to hotel

DAY 14: Buenos Aires (Arg)
Breakfast
Lodge at hotel
Activity: Tigre excursion in the morning, visiting the handcraft stores and having sailing for 1.5 hour over “Rio de la Plata”.
Lunch in a restaurant (For your Own)
Return in the afternoon to Buenos Aires.
Free late time to have a walk at downtown.

DAY 15: Buenos Aires (Arg)
Breakfast
Lodge at hotel
Free day

DAY 16: Buenos Aires
Breakfast
Transfer to Airport to flight to U.S or flight back to Lima to take connection flight.

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