Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de JaneiroIncluded Activities
- Cable car ascent to Sugarloaf Mountain summit
- Private cocktail party with traditional caipirinhas at Sugarloaf Mountain
Landmarks Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Churrascaria feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style)
Included Activities
- Cog railway ride to Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain
- Visit downtown Rio de Janeiro including Sambodromo and Cathedral
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Sambodromo Rio de Janeiro Cathedral - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Petropolis (mountain resort and former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II)
- Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu Falls
Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu Falls- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Rio to Iguassu Falls
- Explore Iguassu National Park (Brazilian side)
- Walking pathways around Iguassu Falls with Local Guide introduction
Landmarks Iguassu Falls Iguassu National Park (Brazilian side) - Day 5
Iguassu Falls
Iguassu Falls- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Iguassu Falls (Argentine side)
- Walk catwalks over Devil's Throat
- Rainforest walk on lower falls trails
Landmarks Iguassu National Park (Argentine side) Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) Devil's Gorge - Day 6
Iguassu Falls to Buenos Aires
Iguassu Falls to Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorcoach transfer to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport
- Flight to Buenos Aires
- City orientation of Buenos Aires
Landmarks Buenos Aires - Day 7
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Argentine steaks and other local specialties at Tango club)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of La Boca district
- Visit San Telmo
- View Plaza de Mayo and La Casa Rosada
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
- View Teatro Colón
- Visit Recoleta Cemetery
- Tango dance lesson at local milonga
- Tango show with professional performances
- Dinner at Tango club with Argentine steaks and local specialties
Landmarks La Boca San Telmo Plaza de Mayo La Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires Teatro Colón Recoleta Cemetery - Day 8
Buenos Aires (Estancia)
Buenos Aires (Estancia)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic feast with world-renowned Argentine beef, salad, desserts, and live music and dance by gauchos)
Included Activities
- Traditional welcome with empanadas and local beverages at estancia
- Carriage ride through the pampas
- Learn about gaucho lifestyle
- Lunch feast with Argentine beef, salad, and desserts
- Live music and dance by gauchos
- Equestrian demonstration by gauchos
Landmarks Argentine Pampas - Day 9
Buenos Aires to Lima
Buenos Aires to Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Lima
Landmarks Plaza Mayor - Day 10
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Larco Herrera Museum's restaurant)
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour of Lima
- Visit San Francisco Monastery with cloisters
- View Government Palace
- Visit Cathedral at Plaza de Armas
- Guided tour of Larco Herrera Museum
- Dinner at museum restaurant
Landmarks San Francisco Monastery Government Palace Lima Cathedral Plaza de Armas Larco Herrera Museum - Day 11
Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley
Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kenko Amphitheater with stone altars and labyrinth of passages
- Visit ancient site of Puca Pucara
- Participate in El Pago a la Tierra (Mother Earth Ceremony) performed by a local shaman
- Visit Pisaq historic mountain village and famous market
- Taste an empanada at Pisaq market
Landmarks Kenko Amphitheater Puca Pucara Pisaq - Day 12
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo
- Visit local home in Sacred Valley to meet families and experience their way of life
- Vistadome train journey through Urubamba Valley
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu including temple remains, holy houses, and aqueduct
- Peruvian cooking demonstration on making Pisco Sour
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Urubamba Valley - Day 13
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Machu Picchu
- Second included entrance to Machu Picchu ruins
- Train return to Sacred Valley
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 14
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner at local restaurant hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit Cathedral
- Visit Koricancha
- Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
- Visit Temple of Sacsayhuaman
- Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director at local restaurant
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Cusco Cathedral Koricancha Santo Domingo Monastery Temple of Sacsayhuaman - Day 15
Cusco to Lima
Cusco to Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning flight from Cusco to Lima
- Stop at local Peruvian food market
- Market sampling of local fruits, vegetables, spices, meats, and seafood
Landmarks Peruvian Food Market (Lima) - Day 16
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
