Tour Cost
Based on twin share – per person, from London, in UK£
Prices from regional airports available on request.
- Economy Class
- £9,675
- Premium Economy Class
- £10,045
- Business Class
- £12,145
- First Class
- £13,935
- Land/Cruise Only (Join Buenos Aires after dinner Day 2, depart Buenos Aires after breakfast on Day 19)
- £8,795
- Single Room Supplement (Single rooms at this price may be limited)
- £1,255
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Important Note: Cuzco is located 3,500m above sea level. If you are concerned about travelling to high altitudes please speak to your doctor.
20 days
- We Visit:
- Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Galapagos Islands - extension
- Costs:
- from £9,675 (details below)
- Departure Dates
- 28 September 10
- * denotes departed trips
- Trip Summary:
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- Stylish Buenos Aires
- Vibrant Rio de Janeiro
- Spectacular show in the spirit of Carnivale
- Iguassu Falls
- La Paz
- Lake Titicaca
- Cuzco and the magnificent lost city of Machu Picchu
- The remote Amazon
- Plus optional Galapagos Cruise extension
South America is a vibrant continent, renowned for its pulsating cities, great beaches, the world’s greatest waterfalls, the incredible Incan ruins of Machu Picchu and Cuzco high in the Andes, the remote Amazon and the Galapagos Islands – like nowhere else on earth, a paradise of evolution located 1,000km off the coast of Ecuador. Our tour features the great citiesof Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, La Paz (built in a cauldron high in the Andes), sacred Lake Titicaca, the amazing Incan cities of Cuzco and Machu Picchu, a remote jungle lodge in the Amazon Basin region and Lima (the capital of Spanish South America). Enjoy the highlights of South America in a little over two weeks or stay on for five days and cruise the unique Galapagos Islands aboard a superb cruise ship. Created by volcanic eruption, the islands host many different species of flora and fauna unique in the world – giant tortoise, land and marine iguanas, penguins, boobies and thirteen species of finches, famous in Darwin’s studies for his theory of evolution. The ship has spacious suites, fine cuisine, single sitting dining (served with complimentary wine at dinner), and knowledgeable naturalist guides. Landings take place twice a day at some of the world’s most amazing locations. This incredible tour of South America, including the Galapagos Cruise Option, is fully escorted and all inclusive.
- Day 1Depart the UK
Tuesday 21 or 28 September
Join our overnight flight to Buenos Aires.
- Day 2Arrive Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Wednesday 22 or 29 September
We arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to the luxurious Park Tower Hotel for a three night stay. Buenos Aires is a wonderful introduction to Latin America.
- Day 3Buenos Aires
Thursday 23 or 30 September
Our morning tour of this elegant city includes the Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the beautiful Colon Theatre, the famous ornate tombs in Recoletta Cemetery and the colourful Boca District. After lunch on the coast we drive to Tigre for a cruise on the canals of the Tigre Delta. This evening we will enjoy a spectacular Tango Show and a traditional Argentine steak dinner.
- Day 4Buenos Aires
Friday 24 September or 1 October
Enjoy a free day for independent exploration of the city or choose from two activities today – take a trip into the Pampas to see the gauchos (cowboys) with a spectacular horse show and Argentine barbecue; or enjoy a massage at the Hotel Spa.
This evening is a dine-around dinner, choose from a selection of restaurants.
- Day 5Buenos Aires - Iguassu Falls
Saturday 25 September or 2 October
A short flight takes us to Iguassu Falls on the Argentine side. The roar of the torrent and the view of the falls, spread over several kilometres, is an awe inspiring sight.
You will have the option to take an exhilarating boat trip, skimming over the rapids, to the base of the falls (additional cost).
We stay overnight at the Sheraton Iguassu Resort & Spa.
- Day 6Iguassu Falls - Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Sunday 26 September or 3 October
We cross to the Brazilian side to walk at leisure through the rainforest to the base, which provides a new perspective of the falls.You may wish to take a helicopter flight over the falls (additional cost).
Later we fly to Rio de Janeiro for three nights at the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro, near Copacabana Beach.
- Day 7Rio de Janeiro
Monday 27 September or 4 October
This morning we travel on a spectacular rack railway to the summit of Corcovado Mountain, with its imposing statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking Guanabara Bay and the city. After enjoying the view we will rejoin our coach and tour along Rio’s beaches before lunching at a delicious Brazilian barbecue restaurant. This afternoon we will take a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for another stunning view over Rio de Janeiro.Enjoy a dine-around dinner this evening, where you select from a choice of restaurants.
- Day 8Rio de Janeiro
Tuesday 28 September or 5 October
A Select day to relax and enjoy one of the world’s great vibrant cities. Enjoy shopping for Brazil’s fine jewellery and handicrafts; join the ‘cariocas’ on the beach; visit a ‘favela’ (shanty town); or visit the historic town of Petropolis.
This evening we go into the hills for a view of Rio’s lights by night, then enjoy dinner at a Brazilian Churrascaria. The evening ends with a Samba Show, in the spirit of Carnivale.
- Day 9Rio de Janeiro - La Paz (Bolivia)
Wednesday 29 September or 6 October
A morning flight takes us to La Paz, Bolivia, located over 3,000m above sea level. Check in to our centrally located five star hotel and relax as you become accustomed to the high altitude.
- Day 10La Paz
Thursday 30 September or 7 October
La Paz is a unique city surrounded by the higher peaks of the Andes. We will tour it this morning and later see the unique lunar landscape of the Valley of the Moon. This afternoon is free to explore on your own.This evening is a dine-around dinner.
- Day 11La Paz - Lake Titicaca (Peru)
Friday 1 or 8 October
We travel by coach to the sacred Lake Titicaca. We explore the lake by boat this afternoon before spending the night in Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
- Day 12Lake Titicaca - Cuzco
- Saturday 2 or 9 October
Today we join our train for the spectacular journey to Cuzco. The glass walled observation car aboard the ‘Andean Explorer’ provides a comfortable way to enjoy the amazing scenery. We arrive into the ancient Incan capital of Cuzco late this afternoon where we will enjoy three nights at the superb Libertador Hotel. We will enjoy a special dinner with local entertainment this evening.
- Day 13Cuzco
Sunday 3 or 10 October
This morning we will visit the famous Pisac Indian market in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Lunch will be served before touring the many Incan remains around Cuzco including the fortresses of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay and Kenko. We also take a walking tour of this pleasant city with its Spanish colonial influences.
- Day 14Machu Picchu
- Monday 4 or 11 October
We travel by train along a zig-zag railway, climbing above Cuzco then descending beside the raging Urubamba River to the Lost City of the Incas – Machu Picchu. The city, located on a remote mountaintop, is still intact (except for the straw roofs) and we will explore a maze of empty chambers, palaces and stairways carved from solid rock. We return to Cuzco by train late this afternoon.
- Day 15Cuzco - Amazon Basin
Tuesday 12 October
A morning flight takes us to Puerto Maldonado. We transfer by boat to our lodge, the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, located in the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve, where the Madre de dios River meanders through the Southern Peruvian rainforest region. Over the next two days you are offered a range of land and river excursions, introducing you to the magic of the Southern Amazon rainforest.
- Day 16Amazon Basin
- Wednesday 6 or 13 October
A full day of exploring by foot and by boat. We may visit one of the nearby Indian villages or take an Inkaterra Canopy Walk. After dark we search for caiman (alligators) and other nocturnal animals by motorised canoe along the Tambopata River. All meals are served at our lodge.
- Day 17Amazon Basin - Lima
Thursday 7 or 14 October
This morning we join our riverboat back to Puerto Maldonado for our flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima we drive to a delightful seaside restaurant for lunch before taking a tour of Lima. We will see the Cathedral, the Plaza de Armas, the Gold Museum and the elegant modern suburbs of Miraflores and San Isidro. We have our Farewell Dinner this evening before our group disperses tomorrow.
- Day 18Lima - Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- Friday 8 or 15 October
Passengers taking the Galapagos Islands Cruise Option please refer to itinerary on page 79 of our main brochure. Main tour passengers take a morning flight to Buenos Aires.
- Day 19Depart Buenos Aires
Saturday 9 or 16 October
A relaxing morning before our mid day flight back to the UK.
- Day 20Arrive UK
Sunday 10 or 17 October
Arrive into London early this morning.
