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South American Encounters: Ecuador, Peru & Argentina 19 Day Tour

19 days
From Quito to Tigre
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 25+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito
    Start point
    Via Collas Tababela, Quito - Pichincha, 1709, Ecuador (International Arrivals )
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Ibis Hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Ibis Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Panecillo viewpoint tour
    • Old city walking tour (approximately 2 hours) visiting San Francisco Church, Compañía de Jesús Church, and Sagrario Church
    • Presidential Palace lobby visit
    • Gothic Church visit with Avenue of the Volcanoes viewpoint
    • Inti Ñan Museum visit at Equator Line

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at typical restaurant (extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Panecillo
    San Francisco Church
    Compañía de Jesús Church
    Sagrario Church
    Presidential Palace
    Inti Ñan Museum
  3. Day 3

    Cotopaxi National Park - Riobamba

    Cotopaxi National Park - Riobamba
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Wanderlot)

    Included Activities

    • Cotopaxi National Park visit
    • Limpiopungo lagoon area exploration with opportunity to hike around lagoon shore
    • Cotopaxi Staging Area visit at 14,850 feet

    Optional Activities

    • Climb to Cotopaxi basecamp
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
    Cotopaxi Volcano
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  4. Day 4

    Ingapirca - Cuenca

    Ingapirca - Cuenca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Victoria Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ingapirca Archaeological Complex visit with approximately 1-hour guided walk through site

    Optional Activities

    • Train ride from Alausi to Sibambe (Wednesday-Sunday, extra cost) - impressive engineering feat with dramatic views and zigzag mountain tracks
    Landmarks
    Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
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  5. Day 5

    Cuenca

    Cuenca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Victoria Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Calderon Park (Central Square) visit
    • Modern and Old Cathedrals visit
    • Flower Market visit
    • Largo Street exploration with colonial houses
    • Tomebamba River and Broken Bridge viewing
    • Ethnographic Museum (Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes) visit
    Landmarks
    Calderon Park
    Catedral Vieja (Old Cathedral)
    Catedral Nueva (New Cathedral)
    Tomebamba River
    Ethnographic Museum
  6. Day 6

    Cajas National Park - Guayaquil

    Cajas National Park - Guayaquil
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Grand Hotel Guayaquil)

    Included Activities

    • Cajas National Park visit
    • Scenic viewpoint stops along route

    Optional Activities

    • Hikes and walking in Cajas National Park (depending on interest and fitness level)
    Landmarks
    Cajas National Park
  7. Day 7

    Guayaquil - Lima

    Guayaquil - Lima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dazzler by Wyndham Miraflores)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Miraflores neighborhood with parks, museums, and local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Miraflores
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  8. Day 8

    Lima

    Lima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dazzler by Wyndham Miraflores)

    Included Activities

    • Plaza de Armas visit including Cathedral
    • Archbishop's Palace viewing
    • Monastery of San Francisco visit including catacombs
    • Old colonial streets exploration
    • San Isidro district visit
    • Miraflores district visit
    • Peruvian Gold Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Plaza de Armas
    Cathedral of Lima
    Archbishop's Palace
    Monastery of San Francisco
    San Isidro
    Miraflores
    Peruvian Gold Museum
  9. Day 9

    Lima - Cusco

    Lima - Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casona Corrales )

    Included Activities

    • Cusco city center exploration
    • Koricancha temple visit
    • Sacsayhuaman temple visit
    • Q'enqo temple visit
    • Tambomachay temple visit
    Landmarks
    Koricancha
    Sacsayhuaman
    Q'enqo
    Tambomachay
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  10. Day 10

    Rainbow Mountain

    Rainbow Mountain
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at Paucarpata community)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casona Corrales )

    Included Activities

    • Buffet breakfast at Paucarpata community
    • Rainbow Mountain hike (approximately 2 hours uphill, 3.5km)
    • Hatun Ritti Glacier viewing
    • Puka Qocha and Qomer Qocha lagoons viewing
    • Return descent hike (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, 3.5km)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Paucarpata (not included)
    Landmarks
    Rainbow Mountain
    Hatun Ritti Glacier
  11. Day 11

    Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes

    Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Vista Macchu Picchu)

    Included Activities

    • Sacred Valley scenic drive to Ollantaytambo
    • Train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes)

    Optional Activities

    • Hot springs in Aguas Calientes town
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley of the Incas
    Ollantaytambo
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  12. Day 12

    Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casona Corrales )

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer to Machu Picchu entrance
    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2.5 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Huayna Picchu mountain trek (limited spaces, must confirm at booking)
    • Machu Picchu mountain trek (limited spaces, must confirm at booking)
    • Lunch at typical restaurants in Aguas Calientes (not included)
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu
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  13. Day 13

    Cusco - Lima

    Cusco - Lima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Andina Standard Benavides)

    Optional Activities

    • Peruvian seafood dining in Miraflores area restaurants
    Landmarks
    Miraflores
  14. Day 14

    Lima - Buenos Aires

    Lima - Buenos Aires
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Up Viamonte Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Argentine steak and wine dining in downtown Buenos Aires
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  15. Day 15

    Buenos Aires - Iguazu

    Buenos Aires - Iguazu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Saint George)
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  16. Day 16

    Iguazu Falls

    Iguazu Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Saint George)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Argentine side Iguazu Falls excursion
    • Green Way path visit
    • Upper Catwalk visit
    • Lower Catwalk visit
    • Devil's Throat path visit using forest train

    Optional Activities

    • Great Adventure boat ride (optional tour around falls with boat passing underneath waterfall)
    Landmarks
    Iguazu Falls
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  17. Day 17

    Iguazu - Buenos Aires

    Iguazu - Buenos Aires
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Up Viamonte Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Bird Park visit (located near Iguazu Falls in Iguazu National Park - more than 800 birds representing 200 species, 16.5 acres of Atlantic Forest, macaws, toucans, endangered species from Brazil and around the world, not included in tour package)
  18. Day 18

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Up Viamonte Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day Buenos Aires city tour
    • Tigre Delta boat cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Tango show with dinner at Esquina Carlos Gardel (not included) - renowned tango venue with singing, dancing, and spectacular meal
    Landmarks
    Tigre Delta
  19. Day 19

    Buenos Aires - Departure

    Buenos Aires - Departure
    End point
    Buenos Aires, Argentina (International Departure)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Can you confirm that all internal flights are included in the price? What are the different prices for train categories on day 10 to Aguas Calientes and how do we select? What is the extra cost for upgrading hotels and how would we do that? What are the baggage allowances and baggage costs for each of the internal flights?

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      Flight to Cusco from Lima is NOT included, this needs to be booked separately as any other tour extra, we charge usd 390 per person. We use expedition train however we can also upgrade to Vistadome of Birmingham, prices are from 90 usd to 500 extra per person. This tour is set in 3* hotels however if you prefer to upgrade hotels it goes as follows: 4* 2500 usd per person, 5* 4200 usd per person. All this is extra charge that we will charge you after you book the trip as shown. All Flights dont cover any bags it is also a personal item included, so price range for each flight 1 checked bag up to 21 kilos bag is from 45 to 70 usd.

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