Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and check into your contemporary beachfront hotel for a two-night stay. The city has a serious food reputation, with restaurants and galleries throughout, plus plenty of museums to explore when you're ready.
- Day 2
Lima
A local guide takes you through Lima's mix of old and new. You'll walk past colonial architecture, stop at cathedrals and convents, check out the San Isidro financial district, then head to the Larco Museum. Lunch happens during the tour, so you won't need to hunt for a place to eat.
- Meals
- Lunch (Welcome lunch during city tour)
Included Activities
- City tour of Lima
- Visit to Larco Museum
- Tour of colonial cathedrals and convents
- San Isidro financial district visit
Landmarks Larco Museum San Isidro District 
- Day 3
Lima to Sacred Valley
From Lima you'll fly to Cuzco, then travel through mountain landscapes to your hotel beside the Urubamba River in the Andes. The evening brings a tapas dinner with local performance, so pack some energy for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Tapas Dinner with local performance)
Included Activities
- Tapas Dinner with local performance
Landmarks Urubamba River - Day 4
Sacred Valley
Your guide leads a walking tour of Ollantaytambo, where Manco Inca fought Spanish conquistadors centuries ago. At Hacienda Huayoccari you'll have an Andean meal and watch weaving demonstrations while locals share their stories. Later in the afternoon, you can wander around Urubamba at your own pace.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Andean feast at Hacienda Huayoccari)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ollantaytambo
- Authentic Andean feast at Hacienda Huayoccari
- Weaving demonstrations
- Leisure time in Urubamba village
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Urubamba - Day 5
Sacred Valley
Pick what calls to you today. Either tour the 15th-century Pisac ruins and markets, or see Moray's architecture and the Incan salt ponds. Dinner features five different meat preparations from an organic garden, giving you plenty to try.
- Meals
- Lunch (Culinary extravaganza featuring five tantalising meats, each prepared in a unique style using ingredients sourced from Tambo's own organic garden)
Included Activities
- Culinary extravaganza featuring five prepared meats from organic garden
Optional Activities
- Explore Pisac ruins and vibrant markets
- Visit Moray and Incan salt pans
Landmarks Pisac Moray Incan salt pans - Day 6
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
The Vistadome train takes you through spectacular mountain scenery to Machu Picchu. Expert guides show you around this 15th-century citadel, explaining the engineering and history as you explore. You'll spend the night at a hotel right in Machu Picchu.
Included Activities
- Vistadome train journey
- Guided exploration of Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 7
Machu Picchu to Cuzco
Another train ride brings you back to Cuzco, the old Incan capital sitting at 3,399 meters high. Your hotel is inside a 500-year-old mansion in the city's heart, where you'll have two nights to settle in and get comfortable.
Landmarks Cuzco - Day 8
Cuzco
On foot through Cuzco's cobblestone streets, you'll see ancient Incan walls next to colonial whitewashed buildings and Baroque palaces. The tour ends at Sacsayhuamán fortress with its massive carved stones arranged like a puma's head. There's also a stop at a local school supported by the tour company, if school schedules allow.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cuzco
- Visit to Sacsayhuamán fortress
- Scenic Enrich: Visit to local school supported by Scenic
Landmarks Sacsayhuamán - Day 9
Cuzco to Amazon
You'll fly to Iquitos on the Amazon River, then board the Delfin III, a small luxury ship that's your home for four nights. Your suite has floor-to-ceiling windows facing the river, giving you constant views of what's ahead.
Included Activities
- Embarkation on Delfin III ship
Landmarks Iquitos Amazon River - Day 10
Amazon
From the ship, small excursions take you into the rainforest and along tributaries. Trek jungle trails with naturalist guides, visit Indigenous communities, and look for wildlife. Some days involve boat rides on waterways, other days walking deeper into the forest.
Included Activities
- Amazon rainforest excursions
- Remote tributary exploration
- Jungle trail treks
- Indigenous community visits
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 11
Amazon
More time exploring the Amazon's remote corners and untouched areas. You'll glide quietly along narrow waterways while guides share stories about the river and forest. Each spot has different habitats, from mangrove swamps to bamboo thickets, with nature guides pointing out how it all connects.
Included Activities
- Amazon tributary exploration
- Pristine habitat exploration
- Expert-guided river journeys
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 12
Amazon
Wake to rainforest sounds and choose how to spend your day. Track wildlife, kayak on calm water, paddleboard, fish for giant catfish, or listen for over 1,500 bird species including the rare pink dolphin. By evening you'll return to the ship, where the river's sounds help you drift off.
Included Activities
- Wildlife tracking
- Kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding
- Amazon catfish fishing
- Bird watching
- Pink dolphin spotting
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 13
Amazon to Buenos Aires
You'll leave the Amazon and fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital city. Walk through neighborhoods like Recoleta with its upscale streets and shops, see the pink Casa Rosada (the president's office), visit Recoleta Cemetery, and explore La Boca's colorful Caminito area with painted houses.
Included Activities
- City exploration of Buenos Aires
- Casa Rosada visit
- Recoleta exploration
- Recoleta Cemetery visit
- La Boca Caminito visit
Landmarks Casa Rosada Recoleta Recoleta Cemetery La Boca Caminito - Day 14
Buenos Aires
A four-hour city tour hits the major historic spots including Casa Rosada and Recoleta Cemetery. That evening, you'll catch an Argentine tango performance with dinner and local wine, experiencing the passion that defines the city.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sumptuous dinner with Argentinian wine at Gala Tango show)
Included Activities
- Four-hour city tour of Buenos Aires
- Gala Tango show with dinner and Argentinian wine
Landmarks Casa Rosada Recoleta Cemetery - Day 15
Buenos Aires
After breakfast, choose your own path through Buenos Aires. Either join a local artist exploring street art and galleries, or take a food tour visiting restaurants, traditional steakhouses, and learning about Argentine wine and cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Buenos Aires Street Art tour with local artist
- Buenos Aires Culinary Delight tour
- Day 16
Departure
Your South American journey ends today. You leave with memories of Lima's food scene, the Sacred Valley's history, Machu Picchu's heights, Amazon adventures, and Buenos Aires' style and culture.
