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South America Discovery

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From Rio de Janeiro to Cusco
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 52
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Windsor Plaza Copacabana)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Copacabana beach at sunset
    Landmarks
    Copacabana Beach
  2. Day 2

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Dinner (South American-style rotisserie at Carretão Ipanema Churrascaria with traditions rooted in gaucho fireside roasts from the Pampa region)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Windsor Plaza Copacabana)

    Included Activities

    • Board the Corcovado Rack Railway through Tijuca Forest to Mount Corcovado
    • Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
    • Explore Copacabana beach
    • Explore Ipanema beach
    • Dinner at Carretão Ipanema Churrascaria
    Landmarks
    Cosme Velho
    Mount Corcovado
    Christ the Redeemer
    Tijuca Forest
    Copacabana Beach
    Ipanema Beach
  3. Day 3

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Windsor Plaza Copacabana)

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain
    • Samba show at Aquele Abraço at Roxy Dinner Show
    • Visit Tijuca Forest
    • Visit Botanical Park
    • Panoramic city tour exploring colonial landmarks and street markets
    • Beach relaxation at Copacabana or Ipanema
    Landmarks
    Sugar Loaf Mountain
    Tijuca Forest
    Botanical Park of Rio de Janeiro
  4. Day 4

    Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls

    Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viale Cataratas Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Iguazu Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Iguazu Falls

    Iguazu Falls
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viale Cataratas Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit bird park to spot more than 150 different species of birds (Make Travel Matter® Experience)
    Landmarks
    Iguazu Falls
  6. Day 6

    Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires

    Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH City)

    Included Activities

    • Cross Tancredo Neves Bridge (Fraternity Bridge) from Brazil to Argentina
    • Drive through Argentinian Iguazu National Park
    • Visit Iguazu Falls from Argentine side
    • Board Ecological Jungle Train to Devil's Throat
    • Visit Devil's Throat
    Landmarks
    Tancredo Neves Bridge
    Argentinian Iguazu National Park
    Devil's Throat
  7. Day 7

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH City)

    Included Activities

    • Visit 9 de Julio Avenue
    • Visit Colon Theater
    • Visit Plaza de Mayo
    • Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Visit San Telmo district
    • Explore La Boca neighborhood

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at El Querandi
    • Tango lesson
    Landmarks
    9 de Julio Avenue
    Colon Theater
    Plaza de Mayo
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    San Telmo
    La Boca
  8. Day 8

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH City)

    Optional Activities

    • Gaucho culture experience in the pampas with folk music, dancing, and barbecue lunch
    • Tigre Delta tour
    • San Telmo culinary tour with bars and market stops
    • Empanada-making experience with local steak dinner
    • Argentinean Culinary Experience
    Landmarks
    Pampas
    Tigre Delta
    San Telmo
  9. Day 9

    Buenos Aires to Lima

    Buenos Aires to Lima
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Lima)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Parque del Amor to admire Gaudi-style architecture with views over Lima Bay
    • Explore Miraflores neighborhood
    Landmarks
    Parque del Amor
    Lima Bay
    Miraflores
  10. Day 10

    Lima

    Lima
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Lima)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Plaza Mayor
    • Visit Cathedral
    • Visit Government Palace
    • Visit Archbishop's Palace
    • Visit City Hall
    • Visit San Francisco Monastery with catacombs

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour with local expert of Miraflores district highlighting the Boardwalk of Miraflores and Larcomar shopping area
    • Food tour through Barranco
    • Street food tour through Lima's city center
    • Visit Magic Water Fountains of Lima in the evening
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Cathedral of Lima
    Government Palace
    Archbishop's Palace
    City Hall of Lima
    San Francisco Monastery
    Boardwalk of Miraflores
    Larcomar
    Barranco
    Magic Water Fountains of Lima
  11. Day 11

    Lima to Cusco to Sacred Valley

    Lima to Cusco to Sacred Valley
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ava Valle Sagrado Spot)

    Included Activities

    • Explore ornate temples and Incan ruins in Cusco
    • Visit Chinchero Sunday market (Make Travel Matter® Experience)
    • Learn about local produce and Chicha corn drink at Chinchero market
    • View llamas and alpacas

    Optional Activities

    • Taste local fruit at Chinchero market
    Landmarks
    Cusco
    Chinchero
    Sacred Valley
  12. Day 12

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ava Valle Sagrado Spot)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Ollantaytambo
    • Board train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
    • Shuttle to Machu Picchu
    • Explore Machu Picchu archaeological site
    • Visit Mrs. Rosa's home - local Incan architecture example
    • Learn about guinea pig raising and ancient traditions
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    Aguas Calientes
    Machu Picchu
  13. Day 13

    Sacred Valley to Cusco

    Sacred Valley to Cusco
    Meals
    Lunch (Taste local empanadas from workshop)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Agustin Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pisaq local market
    • Learn empanada-making from Mrs. Ernestina at women-owned workshop with seven different flour types
    • Taste empanadas
    • Visit Sacsayhuaman fortress
    • Walking tour of ancient Cusco
    • Visit Twelve-Angled Stone
    • Visit Koricancha - Temple of the Sun
    Landmarks
    Pisaq
    Sacsayhuaman
    Cusco
    Twelve-Angled Stone
    Koricancha - Temple of the Sun
  14. Day 14

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Agustin Plaza)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Moray and Maras to see Incan farming and salt mining techniques
    • Visit 17th century Piquillacta to view the pre-Incan citadel built by the Wari people
    • Visit Choco Museum to learn about Peruvian chocolate making process
    • Tour Cusco after dark learning the secrets of this ancient city
    • Experience Cusco off the beaten track visiting tiny stores and cemeteries
    • All-day rigorous hike to Rainbow Mountain through mountains and lakes
    Landmarks
    Moray
    Maras
    Piquillacta
    Choco Museum
    Rainbow Mountain
  15. Day 15

    Depart Cusco

    Depart Cusco

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  • BARBARA3.0November 2022
    You get what you pay for with these tours.
    Traveled in November 2022
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for your feedback. Our Costsaver itineraries are purposely designed to allow our guests the freedom to undertake independent sightseeing or leisure time, with the opportunity to join our Optional Experience for a more in-depth guided experience as needed. However, our sister brand, Trafalgar, may be of interest for itineraries with more included meals, better-located hotels and Optional Experiences. That said, we still hope that you have taken lots of lasting highlights away from your time in South America.
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    Kenneth

    Asked on April 5th, 2026

    I am interested in a tour in South America and would appreciate more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and the types of accommodations used.

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten April 2026

      As you are a solo traveler, we can offer a single room for you. Please note that international flights are not included in the tour package. The rate applies to land services only, which include daily lodging and meals. Should you wish to include Prepaid Gratuities, international flights, or pre/post-tour accommodations in your booking, please note that these services incur additional charges.

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    Asked on August 13th, 2025

    Can you please advise what some of the optional activities are on this tour and their fees?

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten August 2025

      Optional experiences offered on this tour per day: Day 2: Santa Teresa, including Selarón Steps $40 per adult. Day 3: Half Day City Tour including Sugar Loaf $79 per adult. An Adventure in Rio's Tijuca Forest $75 per adult. Ginga Tropical Show $125 per adult. Day 5: Explore Macuco Safari $135 per adult. Journey through Bird Paradise $44 per adult. Samba, Tango and Brazilian Barbecue $95 per adult. Day 7: Dinner Tango Show $76 per adult. Day 8: Journey to Tigre Delta $118 per adult. Wine Tasting $50 per adult. Tango Dance Lessons $45 per adult. Authentic Argentine Immersion $110 per adult. Day 10: Walking Tour of Miraflores $29 per adult. Food Tour through Barranco $168 per adult. Lima's City Center – Street Food Tour $129 per adult. Experience The Magic Circuit Of The Water $42 per adult. Day 14: Moray and Maras, including a fee $100 per adult. Rainbow Mountain Hike $167 per adult. Visit and Workshop at Choco Museum $47 per adult. Cusco Secrets After Dark $37 per adult. Cusco - Off the Beaten Track $46 per adult.

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    Eva

    Asked on December 31st, 2024

    What are the group sizes for the tour?

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten January 2025

      Group sizes vary but are typically between 10 and 25 people to ensure a personalized and comfortable travel experience.

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    Aurelio

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    Are domestic flights included in the tour price?

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten October 2024

      The tour price includes internal flights only. International airfare to and from the destination is not covered.

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    Can I use my travel credit for this tour?

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, if your travel credit is valid, you can apply it towards this tour.

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten July 2024

      The additional upfront cost covers all planned activities and some meals as detailed in your itinerary. Always check your specific tour details for exact inclusions.

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    Are there any cancellation policies for the tour?

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      Yes, our tours have cancellation policies which you can review in our terms and conditions to understand the potential refunds and charges.

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    What is the age range for participants on this tour?

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten April 2024

      This tour welcomes travelers of various ages, but it is best suited for adults who are comfortable with moderate physical activities.

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    Sean

    Asked on February 2nd, 2024

    Is the South America Discovery tour on 11-25th April confirmed?

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten February 2024

      The trip in South America Discovery on 11-Apr-2024 to 25-Apr-2024 is withdrawn. The available date is on 30-May-2024 to 13-Jun-2024.

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    Leon

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    Can I book a single room, or do I need to share?

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      Single rooms are available on request for an additional fee. Availability can be limited so early booking is recommended.

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