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South American Explorer (With Inca Trail Trek)

18 days
From Cusco to Rio de Janeiro
4.5
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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
Group Size 8 - 30
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cusco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for artisan jewellery and woodworks
    • Roam the cobblestone streets
    • Browse San Pedro markets
    • Taste cacao buds and sip coca leaf tea
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Cusco to Sacred Valley

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit llama farm (llamas, alpacas, vicuñas)
    • Watch traditional Incan weaving demonstration by local artisans
    • Play traditional game of Sapo
    • Guided tour of Pisac ruins
    • Guided tour of Ollantaytambo ruins
    • Sample homemade Chicha de Jora brew
    • Explore Ollantaytambo town

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for last-minute essentials in Ollantaytambo artisan shops
    Landmarks
    Pisac ruins
    Ollantaytambo ruins
  3. Day 3

    Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes

    Meals
    Lunch (Packed lunch for trekkers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Flower's House Macchu Picchu (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • One-day Inca Trail Trek (13 km, approximately 6 hours)
    • Descent into Machu Picchu site
    • View of Huayna Picchu peak
    • Train journey to/from KM104 or to Aguas Calientes

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Aguas Calientes town (for non-trekkers or afternoon exploration)
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu
  4. Day 4

    Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu including Temple of the Three Windows and Huayna Picchu
    • Free exploration time at Machu Picchu
    • Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Try local Peruvian cuisine including cuy in Cusco
    • Browse local market stalls in Cusco
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Temple of the Three Windows
    Huayna Picchu
  5. Day 5

    Aguas Calientes to Cusco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu site
    • Visit Temple of the Three Windows
    • View Huayna Picchu peak
    • Solo exploration time at Machu Picchu
    • Train journey back to Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cusco market stalls
    • Walk cobbled streets of Cusco
    • Try traditional cuy (guinea pig) dish
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Temple of the Three Windows
    Huayna Picchu
  6. Day 6

    Cusco to Puerto Maldonado

    Meals
    Dinner (Home-cooked dinner at jungle lodge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Included flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado
    • City tour of Puerto Maldonado
    • Boat transfer to jungle lodge
    • Hike to canopy tower
    • Caiman spotting excursion
    • Home-cooked dinner
    Landmarks
    Puerto Maldonado
  7. Day 7

    Cusco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Sleep in and relax at hotel
    • Sip fresh mountain coffee in Plaza de Armas
    • Stroll around town
    • Shop for alpaca sweaters
    Landmarks
    Plaza de Armas
  8. Day 8

    Puerto Maldonado to Lima

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Miraflores (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Miraflores district
    • Visit Parque Kennedy
    • Try fresh ceviche
    • Enjoy pisco sour
    Landmarks
    Miraflores
    Parque Kennedy
  9. Day 9

    Puerto Maldonado - Sandoval Lake

    Accommodation
    Hotel (M Concept Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning canoe cruise on Sandoval Lake
    • Spot hoatzin birds
    • Spot giant river otters

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration activities
    Landmarks
    Sandoval Lake
  10. Day 10

    Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Dinner (Argentine dinner with tango show)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (M Concept Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore La Boca neighbourhood
    • Attend tango show
    • Participate in tango dancing
    • Argentine dinner with tango show
    Landmarks
    La Boca
  11. Day 11

    Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious regional lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (M Concept Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Regional lunch (all options)

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Tigre with boat ride through Tigre Delta
    • Bike ride in Tigre surroundings
    • Swimming in Tigre Delta
    • Kayaking in Tigre Delta
    • Explore Buenos Aires independently
    Landmarks
    Tigre Delta
  12. Day 12

    Buenos Aires

    Accommodation
    Hotel (M Concept Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit world-class museums
    • Browse boutiques and cafes in Palermo
    • Day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
    Landmarks
    Palermo
    Colonia del Sacramento
  13. Day 13

    Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls

    Meals
    Dinner (Authentic Brazilian BBQ dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pietro Angelo Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Brazilian side)
    • Brazilian BBQ dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Optional helicopter ride over Iguassu Falls
    Landmarks
    Iguassu Falls
    Parque Nacional do Iguaçu
  14. Day 14

    Iguassu Falls

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pietro Angelo Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Devil's Throat viewpoint
    • Explore Iguassu Falls Argentine side

    Optional Activities

    • Gran Aventura speedboat ride through falls spray
    Landmarks
    Iguassu Falls
    Devil's Throat
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Copacabana Posto 2 (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Rio de Janeiro

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rio de Janeiro
    Landmarks
    Rio de Janeiro
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Rio de Janeiro

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Copacabana Posto 2 (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro
    • Visit Copacabana Beach
    • Watch live football match
    Landmarks
    Copacabana Beach
  17. Day 17

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner with Contiki crew at a local spot)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Copacabana Posto 2 (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
    • Boat cruise on Guanabara Bay with cocktails and music
    • Included farewell dinner with Contiki crew
    Landmarks
    Christ the Redeemer
    Guanabara Bay
  18. Day 18

    Rio de Janeiro

    Accommodation
    Hotel (M Concept Hotel (or similar))

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4.5
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • 4.7

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  • South American Explorer (With Inca Trail Trek) reviewer 1
    September 3rd, 2022
    The tour was well worth the money, there were a lot of travel days but everything we did was worth it
    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your review. We're delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to travelling with you again in the future.
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  • South American Explorer (With Inca Trail Trek) reviewer 2
    July 7th, 2018
    Abel is the best! Probably my favourite trip so far!
    Traveled in June 2018

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Peru.Uruguay. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Peru.Uruguay. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Peru.Uruguay. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina.Peru.Uruguay. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina Brazil Peru Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Uruguay. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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