Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco
You're arriving in Cusco today, so after meeting the group, you'll have the afternoon and evening to get a feel for the city at your own pace. The cobblestone streets are worth wandering, and there's local artisan jewellery and woodworks in the shops if you want to pick up something unique. San Pedro market is worth checking out too if you're curious about cacao buds and coca leaf tea, though that's totally optional.
Optional Activities
- Shop for artisan jewellery and woodworks
- Roam cobblestone streets
- Visit San Pedro markets
- Sample cacao buds and coca leaf tea
Landmarks San Pedro Markets Plaza de Armas 
- Day 2
Cusco to Sacred Valley
You're heading into the Sacred Valley by private coach from Cusco. First stop is a llama farm where you'll get up close with llamas, alpacas, and vicunas, then you'll watch local artisans showing off traditional Incan weaving. After that, a guided tour takes you through the Pisac ruins from the 1400s and Ollantaytambo ruins, with a chance to try homemade Chicha de Jora brew. The evening is open for browsing the town's artisan shops and cafes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit llama farm to see llamas, alpacas and vicuñas
- Watch traditional Incan weaving demonstration by local artisans
- Guided tour of Pisac ruins
- Guided tour of Ollantaytambo ruins
- Taste homemade Chicha de Jora brew
- Play traditional game of Sapo
Optional Activities
- Observe Incan farming technique of terracing
Landmarks Pisac Ruins Ollantaytambo Ruins Urubamba River - Day 3
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
If you're doing the Inca Trail, you'll grab a packed lunch and catch the train to KM104 for a 6-hour trek covering about 13 kilometers before arriving at Machu Picchu. You'll get to see Huayna Picchu peak and then train down to Aguas Calientes. Non-trekkers take the direct train. Either way, you'll spend the evening in this gateway town checking out the bridges and river, getting ready for tomorrow.
- Meals
- Lunch (Packed lunch for trek participants)
Included Activities
- 1-day Inca Trail Trek (KM104 to Machu Picchu) - 6 hours, 13 kilometers
- View Huayna Picchu peak
Optional Activities
- Explore Aguas Calientes town
Landmarks Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu - Day 4
Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu
This morning brings a guided tour of Machu Picchu, the UNESCO site built around 1450 during the height of the Incan Empire. You'll see the Temple of the Three Windows and Huayna Picchu peak, then you'll have free time to wander. The train takes you back to Cusco where everyone debriefs about the experience. Later you can explore the market stalls and cobbled streets again, or try local specialities like cuy.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Temple of the Three Windows
- Visit Huayna Picchu peak
- Free exploration time at Machu Picchu
Optional Activities
- Explore Cusco market stalls and cobbled streets
- Try cuy (local speciality)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Temple of the Three Windows Huayna Picchu 
- Day 5
Cusco
After the past few days of activity, this is a recovery day. You can sleep in at the hotel, then grab fresh mountain coffee in the Plaza de Armas or just walk around town. There's time to look for alpaca sweaters or explore however you want. Optional adventure activities are available if you're not too tired from the trek.
Optional Activities
- Sleep in at hotel
- Sip fresh mountain coffee in Plaza de Armas
- Stroll around town and shop for alpaca sweaters
- Explore Cusco at your own pace
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 6
Cusco to Jungle Lodge
You're leaving Cusco behind for Puerto Maldonado via an included flight over the Andes. After arriving, you'll tour the city to see colorful fruit stalls and open-air markets. Then it's by boat to the rainforest lodge, which you can only reach by water. You'll hike to the canopy tower before dinner, then head out on a night excursion to spot caimans. Your room has open walls so you'll fall asleep to the jungle sounds.
- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner at rainforest lodge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Inka Tower Machupicchu Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Included flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado
- Tour of Puerto Maldonado city
- Boat transfer to jungle lodge
- Hike to canopy tower
- Home-cooked dinner at lodge
- Caiman spotting night excursion
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 7
Jungle Lodge
Wake up early for a morning canoe cruise on Sandoval Lake where you might spot prehistoric hoatzin birds and giant river otters. The jungle birds might wake you up first, but that's part of the experience. The afternoon is yours to relax or rest. You'll return to the lodge for dinner after another wildlife-filled day.
Included Activities
- Morning canoe cruise on Sandoval Lake
- Wildlife spotting - hoatzin birds and giant river otters
Optional Activities
- Afternoon free time at lodge
Landmarks Sandoval Lake - Day 8
Jungle Lodge to Lima via Puerto Maldonado
You're flying from the jungle to Lima for your final night in Peru. The evening has lots of options: head to the trendy Miraflores district, hang out in Parque Kennedy, or grab fresh ceviche somewhere. Before you head to Argentina tomorrow, you'll toast your Peruvian adventure with a pisco sour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Included flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima
Optional Activities
- Explore Miraflores district
- Visit Parque Kennedy
- Enjoy ceviche dinner
- Drink pisco sour
Landmarks Miraflores Parque Kennedy - Day 9
Lima to Buenos Aires
An included flight takes you from Lima to Buenos Aires. After arriving in South America's most cosmopolitan city, you'll get an orientation tour to figure out where everything is. The afternoon is all yours to explore, and since your hotel is right by the beachfront, you might decide to just hang out there. You'll meet other travelers joining for the next 10 days.
Included Activities
- Included flight from Lima to Buenos Aires
- Orientation tour of Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration
- Day 10
Buenos Aires
Today you're experiencing Buenos Aires like a local Porteno. The morning takes you to the colorful La Boca neighborhood. This evening you'll attend a tango show where you can actually try dancing yourself, enjoy Argentine food, and watch professional dancers do their thing.
- Meals
- Dinner (Argentine dinner at tango show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore La Boca neighborhood
- Tango show with dinner
- Tango dancing experience
Landmarks La Boca - Day 11
Buenos Aires
You've got options today. Either take a day trip to Tigre to learn about the islenos inhabitants and explore the Tigre Delta by boat, or do a short bike ride around surrounding areas. Weather permitting, there's swimming and kayaking available. Everyone shares a delicious regional lunch together. If you'd rather stay in Buenos Aires, you can explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious regional lunch)
Included Activities
- Regional lunch (shared group experience)
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Tigre Delta
- Learn about islenos culture and history
- Relaxing boat ride through Tigre Delta
- Bike ride around Tigre area
- Swimming and kayaking (weather permitting)
- Stay in Buenos Aires to explore
Landmarks Tigre Delta - Day 12
Buenos Aires
The day is yours to explore Buenos Aires your way. If you want something structured, there's a day at Polo where you'll learn about this traditional Argentine game, get instruction, and actually participate in a match yourself. Or head to the Palermo neighborhood to check out museums and shops. Options for everyone.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Day at Polo - learn and play traditional Argentine game
- Explore museums
- Shop in Palermo neighborhood
Landmarks Palermo - Day 13
Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls
An included flight takes you from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu, then you'll cross into Brazil for the first time. You're exploring the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls, which has 275 individual waterfalls spanning both countries. You can explore Parque Nacional do Igua u at your own pace, and there are optional helicopter rides for a bird's eye view. The evening features an authentic Brazilian BBQ dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Brazilian BBQ dinner)
Included Activities
- Included flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls
- Exploration of Parque Nacional do Iguaçu
- Authentic Brazilian BBQ dinner
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over Iguazu Falls
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Parque Nacional do Iguaçu 
- Day 14
Iguazu Falls
You're back on the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls for a completely different perspective. You'll hike to Devil's Throat, which is the highest of the 275 falls. Optional speedboat rides through the spray are available if you're feeling adventurous. Spend the full day exploring and figuring out which side of the falls you prefer.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike to Devil's Throat (highest of 275 falls)
- Full day exploration of Iguazu Falls Argentine side
Optional Activities
- Speedboat ride through the spray of falls
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat - Day 15
Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
You're flying from Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro. After you arrive, there's a quick orientation tour to get you oriented in the city. The afternoon is free to do what you want, and with a beachfront hotel location, the beach might be calling your name.
Included Activities
- Included flight from Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
- Orientation tour of Rio de Janeiro
Optional Activities
- Afternoon beach time
Landmarks Copacabana Beach 
- Day 16
Rio de Janeiro
Experience Rio from above with hang gliding and aerial views of the city. The afternoon is yours to relax at Copacabana Beach or however you want to spend it. If a football match is happening during your visit, you can watch Brazil's national sport with the electric atmosphere that comes with it.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Selina Miraflores (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Hang gliding for aerial views of Rio
- Copacabana Beach time
- Watch football match (if available)
Landmarks Copacabana Beach - Day 17
Rio de Janeiro
On your last full day, you'll visit Christ the Redeemer, standing 30 meters high and offering views over the city below. This iconic religious monument is one of the New Wonders of the World. In the afternoon, you'll take a boat cruise with cocktails and music with the group. The day ends with an included farewell dinner celebrating your entire journey together.
- Meals
- Dinner (Included farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer
- Boat cruise with cocktails and music
- Included farewell dinner
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer - Day 18
Rio de Janeiro
This morning marks the end of your 18-day adventure through Peru and South America. You'll hug it out with your new travel family and start planning when you'll all meet up for the next trip together.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M Concept Hotel (or similar))
