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Ultimate South America With A Santiago Stopover, Arequipa & The Colca Canyon 2024

26 days
From Santiago to Lima
4.9
10,146 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Santiago

  2. Day 2

    Santiago

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Santiago
    • View La Moneda Government Palace
    • Visit Plaza de Armas
    • Visit 18th Century Cathedral
    Landmarks
    La Moneda Government Palace
    Plaza de Armas
    Santiago Cathedral
  3. Day 3

    Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing drive along Leblon and Ipanema beaches
    • Cog railway to Corcovado summit
    • View Christ the Redeemer statue
    Landmarks
    Christ the Redeemer
    Corcovado
    Guanabara Bay
  6. Day 6

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Petropolis
  7. Day 7

    Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls
    • Walk into Devil's Throat Canyon
    Landmarks
    Iguassu Falls
    Devil's Throat Canyon
  8. Day 8

    Argentine Side

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cross border to Argentine side of Iguassu Falls
    • Ride on open-air Ecological Jungle Train
    • Boardwalk viewing of waterfalls

    Optional Activities

    • Optional visit to Bird Park
    Landmarks
    Iguassu Falls
  9. Day 9

    Iguassu Falls to Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10

    Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Argentinean meal with Tango show)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Buenos Aires
    • Visit Teatro Colon Opera House
    • Visit Plaza de Mayo
    • View La Casa Rosada
    • Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Visit La Boca neighborhood
    • Visit San Telmo neighborhood
    • Visit Recoleta Cemetery
    • Argentinean dinner
    • Tango show
    Landmarks
    Teatro Colon
    Plaza de Mayo
    La Casa Rosada
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    La Boca
    San Telmo
    Recoleta Cemetery
  11. Day 11

    Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to local estancia (ranch) with gaucho experience and barbecue lunch
  12. Day 12

    Buenos Aires to Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13

    Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit San Francisco Monastery
    • Visit Plaza Mayor
    • View Government Palace
    • Visit Cathedral
    Landmarks
    San Francisco Monastery
    Plaza Mayor
    Government Palace
    Lima Cathedral
  14. Day 14

    Lima to Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Awanakancha
    • Learn about camelids and weaving techniques
    • Visit Pisac village and Indian market
    Landmarks
    Awanakancha
    Pisac
  15. Day 15

    Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ollantaytambo Inca ruins
    • Visit local home in traditional village
    • Visit Seminario Ceramics Workshop
    • Visit local chicheria for chicha tasting
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
  16. Day 16

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board Vistadome train through Urubamba Valley
    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Aguas Calientes
  17. Day 17

    Aguas Calientes to Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast
  18. Day 18

    Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
    • Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
    • Visit Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
    • Visit Temple of Sacsayhuaman
    • View ruins of Kenko
    • View ruins of Puca Pucara
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Santo Domingo Monastery
    Plaza de Armas
    Sacsayhuaman
    Kenko
    Puca Pucara
  19. Day 19

    Cusco to Puno

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Lake Titicaca
  20. Day 20

    Puno Lake Titicaca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
    • Visit Taquile Island
    • Visit Uros floating islands
    • Learn about tortora reed construction
    Landmarks
    Taquile Island
    Uros floating islands
  21. Day 21

    Puno to Colca Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Chivay)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive to Colca Canyon
    • View Pre-Columbian terraces
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
  22. Day 22

    Colca Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Condors' Cross observation point
    • View Andean condor in flight
    • Visit town of Yanque
    Landmarks
    Condors' Cross
    Yanque
  23. Day 23

    Colca Canyon to Arequipa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Landmarks
    Mount Misti
    Mount Chachani
    Mount Pichu Pichu
  24. Day 24

    Arequipa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Arequipa
    • Visit Plaza de Armas
    • Visit Cathedral
    • Visit Jesuit church
    • Visit Yanahuara district
    • Visit Chilina district
    • View Mount Misti
    Landmarks
    Plaza de Armas
    Arequipa Cathedral
  25. Day 25

    Arequipa to Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast
  26. Day 26

    Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Is there a single person supplement? Also what are the hotels? Eg. 4 start minimum?

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