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Best of South America with Belmond Andean Explorer Train and Galápagos Cruise Rio de Janeiro → Guayaquil (2027)

31 days
From Rio de Janeiro to Guayaquil
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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 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copacabana Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to hotel
    Landmarks
    Copacabana Beach
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  2. Day 2

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Lunch (Brazilian barbecue fare at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copacabana Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer statue
    • Lunch at local restaurant with Brazilian barbecue
    • Cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain summit
    • Sunset views and drink at Sugarloaf Mountain
    Landmarks
    Christ the Redeemer
    Corcovado
    Sugarloaf Mountain
  3. Day 3

    Rio de Janeiro

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copacabana Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Jeep Tour of Tijuca National Park (open-top jeep exploration)
    • Freedom of Choice - Guanabara Bay Boat Tour (half-day boat tour)
    Landmarks
    Tijuca National Park
    Guanabara Bay
  4. Day 4

    Rio de Janeiro to Iguazú Falls

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iguazú Falls)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Iguazú Falls
    • Panoramic walks between viewing platforms on Brazilian side
    • Freedom of Choice - Jet Boat Safari
    • Freedom of Choice - Helicopter Ride
    • Signature Experience at Gran Melia Iguazú hotel
    Landmarks
    Iguazú Falls
  5. Day 5

    Iguazú Falls

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iguazú Falls)

    Included Activities

    • Rainforest Ecological Train to walkways and viewpoints
    • Walk to Devil's Throat waterfall
    • Signature Experience - Wine Tasting with cheese pairings
    Landmarks
    Iguazú Falls
    Devil's Throat
  6. Day 6

    Iguazú Falls to Buenos Aires

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Buenos Aires)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Buenos Aires
    • Transfer to hotel
    • Signature Experience - Tango Demonstration and Tapas
    Landmarks
    Recoleta District
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  7. Day 7

    Buenos Aires

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Buenos Aires)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city discovery of La Boca
    • Guided exploration of Palermo district
    • Visit to La Recoleta Cemetery
    • Freedom of Choice Dining - Fogón Asado (Argentine barbecue)
    • Freedom of Choice Dining - Fervor (steakhouse with grilled meats and seafood)
    • Freedom of Choice Dining - Dinner and Tango Show
    Landmarks
    La Boca
    Palermo
    La Recoleta Cemetery
  8. Day 8

    Buenos Aires

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Buenos Aires)

    Included Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Tigre Cruise (rivers and canals of Paraná Delta)
    • Freedom of Choice - Parisian Walking Tour (Plaza San Martín, Plazoleta Pellegrini)
    • Freedom of Choice - Teatro Colón Tour
    Landmarks
    Tigre
    Paraná Delta
    Plaza San Martín
    Plazoleta Pellegrini
    Teatro Colón
  9. Day 9

    Buenos Aires to Santiago

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ritz-Carlton)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Santiago
    • Transfer to hotel
    Landmarks
    Andes Mountains
  10. Day 10

    Santiago

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ritz-Carlton)

    Included Activities

    • Guided discovery of Santiago

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice Dining - Liguria Lastarria (Chilean dishes including empanadas, tuna tartare, pichanga with cocktails, wine and beer)
    • Freedom of Choice Dining - Ambrosia (Chilean-French fusion cuisine including ceviche)
  11. Day 11

    Santiago to Valparaíso

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local vineyard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ritz-Carlton)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Valparaíso historic quarter
    • Funicular ride with views of Valparaíso
    • Lunch at local vineyard
    Landmarks
    Valparaíso
  12. Day 12

    Santiago to Lima

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Lima
    • Transfer to hotel
  13. Day 13

    Lima

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional fare at private hacienda)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)

    Included Activities

    • Guided discovery of Lima's World Heritage-listed historic centre
    • Signature Experience - Peruvian Paso Horse Show (private hacienda visit with traditional lunch and horse show)
    • Visit to Pachacamac ruins
    Landmarks
    Pachacamac
  14. Day 14

    Lima to Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at working corn farm in Andean setting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tambo del Inka)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Cusco
    • Signature Experience - Hacienda Sarapampa Lunch (working corn farm visit with farm-to-table lunch)
    Landmarks
    Cusco
    Sacred Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Sacred Valley - Maras - Moray

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch with views of Andes mountains and surrounding valleys at Misminay community), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tambo del Inka)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Traditional Weaving Demonstration (Misminay community visit with traditional lunch overlooking Andes)
    • Guided exploration of Sacred Valley
    • Signature Experience - Salt Mines of Maras and Moray Terraces (World Heritage salt mines and Incan circular terraces)
    Landmarks
    Salt Mines of Maras
    Moray
    Misminay
  16. Day 16

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

    Meals
    Lunch (Gourmet Andean-inspired lunch on Inca Rail First Class train), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Inca Rail First Class Machu Picchu Train (gourmet Andean-inspired lunch on board)
    • Locally guided exploration of Machu Picchu
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Aguas Calientes
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Machu Picchu to Cusco

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento Cusco or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Free time to explore Aguas Calientes
    • PeruRail Vistadome train return to Sacred Valley
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Cusco
  18. Day 18

    Cusco

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner at MAP Café, located in Museum of Pre-Columbian Art central courtyard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento Cusco or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided discovery of Cusco and Plaza de Armas
    • Freedom of Choice - Peruvian Cooking Class (hands-on cooking with traditional dishes and ingredients)
    • Freedom of Choice - Sacsayhuamán Citadel Visit (15th-century Incan citadel with dry-stone walls)
    Landmarks
    Plaza de Armas
    Sacsayhuamán
    Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
  19. Day 19

    Cusco to Belmond Andean Explorer Train

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined Peruvian cuisine crafted by acclaimed chefs)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Belmond Andean Explorer Train)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Belmond Andean Explorer Rail Journey (two-night luxury sleeper train with panoramic views, gourmet cuisine, Piano Bar Car with cocktails and live music, onboard spa)
    Landmarks
    Peruvian Highlands
  20. Day 20

    Belmond Andean Explorer Train

    Meals
    Breakfast (Sumptuous breakfast on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Belmond Andean Explorer Train)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing (early risers)
    • Sumptuous breakfast on board
    • Exploration of Lake Titicaca
    Landmarks
    Lake Titicaca
  21. Day 21

    Belmond Andean Explorer Train to Arequipa

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Andina Premium Arequipa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sumbay Caves with ancient rock paintings
    • Lunch on board train
    • Tasting of local beverages paired with ocopa arequipeña
    Landmarks
    Sumbay Caves
    Arequipa
  22. Day 22

    Arequipa

    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Andina Premium Arequipa)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Arequipa historic city centre
    • Visit to Santa Catalina Monastery (16th-century colonial architecture)
    Landmarks
    Santa Catalina Monastery
  23. Day 23

    Arequipa to Lima

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Lima
  24. Day 24

    Lima to Quito

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quito)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Quito
    • Guided city tour of Quito
    • Visit to Independence Square
    • Visit to Carondelet Palace
    • Visit to Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús (Jesuit church)
    • Visit to El Panecillo hill for views and Madonna statue
    Landmarks
    Independence Square
    Carondelet Palace
    Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús
    El Panecillo
  25. Day 25

    Quito

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quito)

    Included Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Otavalo Cultural Tour (local vegetable market, Plaza de los Ponchos Indigenous market with handicrafts and textiles, artisan workshops)
    • Freedom of Choice - Mindo Cloud Forest Nature Tour (butterfly farm, Orchid Garden, hummingbirds and bird species spotting)
    • Freedom of Choice - Cotopaxi National Park (Sangolquí market, Cotopaxi volcano views, birdwatching)
    Landmarks
    Otavalo
    Plaza de los Ponchos
    Mindo
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Cotopaxi Volcano
  26. Day 26

    Quito to Galápagos Islands

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galápagos Islands)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Baltra Island
    • Ferry transfer to Santa Cruz Island
    • Guided exploration of Santa Cruz highlands
    • Lunch on Santa Cruz Island
    • Visit to giant tortoise reserve with lava tunnels
    • Boarding Yacht La Pinta in Puerto Ayora
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
    Santa Cruz Island
    Puerto Ayora
  27. Day 27

    Galápagos Islands

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galápagos Islands)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Eden Islet
    • Observation of blue-footed boobies and reef sharks
    • Snorkeling at Eden Islet
    • Glass-bottom boat ride at Eden Islet
    • Visit to Sombrero Chino Islet
    • Observation of white-tipped reef sharks and Galápagos penguins
    Landmarks
    Eden Islet
    Sombrero Chino Islet
  28. Day 28

    Galápagos Islands

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galápagos Islands)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bartolomé Island
    • Scenic dinghy ride
    • Lunch on board yacht

    Optional Activities

    • Summit trail climb with panoramic volcanic landscape views
    • Beach relaxation at Bartolomé Island
    • Snorkeling at Bartolomé Island
    • Glass-bottom boat exploration of underwater ecosystem
    • Optional panga trip to Sullivan Bay
    Landmarks
    Bartolomé Island
    Sullivan Bay
  29. Day 29

    Galápagos Islands

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galápagos Islands)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island
    • Visit to Prince Philip's Steps on Genovesa Island
    • Bird species observation
    • Swimming opportunities
    • Snorkeling opportunities
    Landmarks
    Genovesa Island
    Darwin Bay
    Prince Philip's Steps
  30. Day 30

    Galápagos Islands to Guayaquil

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Colon Guayaquil)

    Included Activities

    • Return flight to Guayaquil from Baltra Island
  31. Day 31

    Depart Guayaquil

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport

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