Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll arrive in Rio de Janeiro and get settled into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace, so you can wander around the neighborhood, grab a bite, or just relax after your journey.
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
After sleeping in a bit, you'll meet your tour director at 3:30pm for the drive to Sugarloaf Mountain. From there, the cable car takes you up for views of Rio's coastline and Guanabara Bay. Later, you'll celebrate with a traditional caipirinha cocktail party right there overlooking the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ascent to Sugarloaf Mountain summit
- Cocktail party with traditional caipirinhas at Sugarloaf Mountain
Landmarks Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
The morning starts with a cog railway ride to Corcovado Mountain's summit to see the Christ the Redeemer statue and take in 360-degree views. After that, you'll head downtown to check out the Sambodromo and Cathedral, seeing both the colonial past and modern architecture. The afternoon is free to explore on your own before dinner at a traditional churrascaria where you'll feast on Brazilian barbecued meats.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Barbecued meats at a churrascaria in true Brazilian style)
Included Activities
- Cog railway ascent to Christ the Redeemer statue
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
- Drive through downtown Rio
- View the Sambodromo
- Visit the Cathedral
- Dinner at a churrascaria featuring barbecued meats
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Sambodromo Rio de Janeiro Cathedral - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro
This day is completely yours to do as you wish. You can relax on Rio's beaches, do some shopping, try the fine dining options around the city, or just take things easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Petropolis (mountain resort and former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II) - available for additional cost
- Day 5
Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu Falls
You'll fly to Iguassu Falls and explore the Brazilian side of Iguassu National Park with a local guide. Walking the pathways along the 2-mile-wide torrent of water, you'll watch for toucans, agoutis, giant otters, anteaters, tapirs, and jaguars. The cataracts themselves reach heights of about 250 feet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Rio to Iguassu Falls
- Guided exploration of Iguassu National Park (Brazilian side)
- Walking tour along pathways at Iguassu Falls
Landmarks Iguassu Falls Iguassu National Park (Brazilian side) - Day 6
Iguassu Falls (Argentine side)
After crossing the border by motorcoach to the Argentine side, you'll walk the catwalks above the Devil's Throat and see water plunge over 300 feet below. Then you'll explore the rainforest on the lower falls trails to see smaller cataracts up close. By evening, you're back at your hotel for a relaxed afternoon and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Iguassu National Park (Argentine side)
- Catwalk experience above Devil's Throat
- Rainforest walk on lower falls trails
Landmarks Iguassu National Park (Argentine side) Devil's Throat - Day 7
Iguassu Falls to Buenos Aires
You'll cross into Argentina by motorcoach and head to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Once you land, you can start getting to know the city, walking along its wide boulevards and checking out the outdoor cafes that give it that European feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Cataratas del Iguazu to Buenos Aires
Landmarks Buenos Aires 
- Day 8
Buenos Aires
A guided tour takes you through Buenos Aires' most important neighborhoods. You'll see La Boca's colorful waterfront, browse San Telmo's colonial buildings and artist spaces, visit Plaza de Mayo with La Casa Rosada, and drive past the ornate Teatro Colón. After some free time, the evening includes a tango club with a dance lesson, Argentine steak dinner, and a professional show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Argentine steaks and local specialties at a Tango club)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of La Boca
- Visit to San Telmo district
- Visit to Plaza de Mayo
- View of La Casa Rosada (President's Pink House)
- Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
- Drive past Teatro Colón
- Visit to Recoleta Cemetery
- Tango dance lesson at a Tango club
- Dinner and Tango show at a Tango club
Landmarks La Boca San Telmo Plaza de Mayo La Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral Teatro Colón Recoleta Cemetery - Day 9
Buenos Aires (Pampas Estancia)
You'll head out to a working Argentine estancia in the pampas grasslands. After a traditional welcome with empanadas and local drinks, a carriage ride takes you through the countryside to learn about gaucho life. Lunch features Argentine beef with salad and desserts, all accompanied by live gaucho music and dancing. Before heading back to the city, you'll see an equestrian demonstration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic feast with world-renowned Argentine beef, salad, desserts, and live music and dance by gauchos)
Included Activities
- Carriage ride through the pampas
- Traditional welcome with empanadas and local beverages
- Lunch at the estancia featuring Argentine beef, salad, and desserts
- Live music and dance performance by gauchos
- Equestrian demonstration by gauchos
- Day 10
Buenos Aires to Lima
The morning is free to explore Buenos Aires however you want. Later, you'll fly to Lima on Peru's arid Pacific Coast. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is yours to wander this modern city and get a feel for its food, fashion, and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Buenos Aires to Lima
Landmarks Lima - Day 11
Lima
A guided tour covers Lima's colonial history and modern side. You'll see the 18th-century San Francisco Monastery with its unique cloisters, the Government Palace, and the Cathedral around Plaza de Armas. In the evening, you'll visit the Larco Herrera Museum, which holds the world's largest private collection of Pre-Columbian Peruvian art, and have dinner at the museum's restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Larco Herrera Museum's Peruvian café)
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Lima
- Visit to San Francisco Monastery
- Visit to Government Palace
- Visit to Cathedral at Plaza de Armas
- Guided tour of Larco Herrera Museum
- Dinner at Larco Herrera Museum's restaurant
Landmarks San Francisco Monastery Government Palace Plaza de Armas Lima Cathedral Larco Herrera Museum - Day 12
Lima to Sacred Valley
You'll fly to Cusco, the former Inca capital, then travel into the Sacred Valley. The day includes stops at the Kenko Amphitheater with its stone altars and passages, plus the ancient site of Puca Pucara. A local shaman leads an El Pago a la Tierra ceremony. Later, you'll reach the mountain village of Pisaq to browse the market for alpaca sweaters, jewelry, and crafts, and try authentic empanadas. You'll stay overnight in the Sacred Valley with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel in Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lima to Cusco
- Visit to Kenko Amphitheater
- Visit to Puca Pucara ancient site
- Participation in El Pago a la Tierra (Mother Earth Ceremony) with a local shaman
- Visit to Pisaq historic mountain village
- Browse Pisaq market for local wares
- Taste empanada at Pisaq market
Landmarks Cusco Kenko Amphitheater Puca Pucara Pisaq - Day 13
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Starting with the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo, you'll then visit a local family home to see traditional weaving practices and community life. The Vistadome train takes you through the lush Urubamba Valley up to Machu Picchu, where your guide explains the ruins, temples, and the mile-long aqueduct. Later, you'll learn to make a Pisco Sour at a cooking demonstration before dinner at the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner featuring innovative Peruvian cuisine with local ingredients from Andean communities)
Included Activities
- Visit to Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo
- Visit to local family home in Sacred Valley
- Train journey (Vistadome) through Urubamba Valley
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Peruvian cooking demonstration - Pisco Sour preparation
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Urubamba Valley - Day 14
Machu Picchu
Wake up early to see Machu Picchu at its quietest before the crowds arrive. You'll watch the sunrise over the ruins and use your second included entrance to explore more thoroughly. You might even spot local llamas or alpacas. After lunch, the train takes you back through the Sacred Valley to Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sunrise experience at Machu Picchu
- Second included entrance to Machu Picchu ruins
- Train return journey from Machu Picchu to Sacred Valley
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 15
Cusco
A guided tour shows you Cusco's Inca and Spanish influences. You'll start at Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral (started in 1550, finished 100 years later), see how the Koricancha Temple of the Sun and Santo Domingo Monastery merged into one complex, and check out the Temple of Sacsayhuaman perched on a hillside with its gigantic 350-ton stones. The afternoon is free to explore before a farewell dinner hosted by your tour director.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Koricancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Visit to Santo Domingo Monastery
- Visit to Temple of Sacsayhuaman
- Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Cusco Cathedral Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) Santo Domingo Monastery Temple of Sacsayhuaman - Day 16
Cusco to Lima
A short morning flight gets you back to Lima. You'll stop at a local food market to sample unique Peruvian fruits and vegetables, browse spices and seafood, and pick up souvenirs. The rest of the day is free for exploring Lima on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Cusco to Lima
- Stop at local Peruvian food market
- Day 17
Departure
Your trip concludes after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
