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Ultimate South America

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From Rio de Janeiro to Lima
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rio de Janeiro

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  2. Day 2

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour along Leblon and Ipanema beaches
    • Cog railway journey to Corcovado summit (2,300 feet)
    • Visit to Christ the Redeemer statue and viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Christ the Redeemer
    Corcovado
    Guanabara Bay
    Leblon Beach
    Ipanema Beach
  3. Day 3

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to historic city of Petropolis
  4. Day 4

    Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Iguassu Falls Brazilian side
    • Walk through Devil's Throat Canyon
    Landmarks
    Iguassu Falls
    Devil's Throat Canyon
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  5. Day 5

    Iguassu Falls - Argentina Side

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cross Brazilian border to Argentine side of Iguassu Falls
    • Ecological Jungle Train ride through rainforest
    • Boardwalk exploration above the falls

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Bird Park
    Landmarks
    Iguassu Falls Argentine Side
    Bird Park
  6. Day 6

    Iguassu Falls to Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  7. Day 7

    Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires landmarks
    • Visit to Teatro Colón Opera House
    • Visit to Plaza de Mayo and La Casa Rosada
    • Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Visit to La Boca neighborhood
    • Visit to San Telmo neighborhood
    • Visit to Recoleta Cemetery

    Optional Activities

    • Argentinean meal with Tango show
    Landmarks
    Teatro Colón
    Plaza de Mayo
    La Casa Rosada
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    La Boca
    San Telmo
    Recoleta Cemetery
  8. Day 8

    Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to local estancia (ranch) with gaucho experience and barbecue lunch
  9. Day 9

    Buenos Aires to Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  10. Day 10

    Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Lima's colonial heritage
    • Visit to San Francisco Monastery
    • Visit to Plaza Mayor
    • Visit to Government Palace
    • Visit to cathedral with Pizarro's remains
    Landmarks
    San Francisco Monastery
    Plaza Mayor
    Government Palace
  11. Day 11

    Lima to Cusco to Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Cusco
    • Visit to Sacred Valley of the Incas
    • Education on camelids and their role in Inca culture
    • Close-up viewing of llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco
    • Visit to Pisaq market and village
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley
    Pisaq
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  12. Day 12

    Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ollantaytambo Inca ruins
    • Exploration of archaeological site and temple area
    • Visit to local traditional home
    • Visit to Seminario Ceramics Workshop
    • Visit to local chichería for traditional Inca drink tasting
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    Seminario Ceramics Workshop
  13. Day 13

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vistadome train journey through Urubamba Valley
    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins
    • Mountainside ascent through tropical forest
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Urubamba Valley
    Aguas Calientes
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  14. Day 14

    Machu Picchu to Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Aguas Calientes local market
    • Browse local boutiques in Aguas Calientes
    • Walk nearby trails in Aguas Calientes area
    Landmarks
    Aguas Calientes
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
    • Visit to Santo Domingo Monastery
    • Visit to Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
    • Visit to Sacsayhuaman fortress
    • Participation in tree-planting project
    Landmarks
    Santo Domingo Monastery
    Plaza de Armas
    Cathedral
    Sacsayhuaman
  16. Day 16

    Cusco to Puno

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Route of the Sun
    • Visit to Sistine Chapel of America
    • Visit to Temple of Wiracocha
    Landmarks
    Lake Titicaca
    Temple of Wiracocha
  17. Day 17

    Puno - Lake Titicaca Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
    • Visit to Taquile Island
    • Visit to Uros floating islands
    • Learn about tortora reed construction techniques
    • Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director
    Landmarks
    Lake Titicaca
    Taquile Island
    Uros Floating Islands
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  18. Day 18

    Puno to Juliaca to Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Sillustani pre-Incan burial grounds
    • View chullpas (above-ground tombs)
    • Visit to local home
    • Flight to Lima
    Landmarks
    Sillustani
  19. Day 19

    Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 21 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    3.8
  • 4.9

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  • Ultimate South America reviewer 1
    May 1st, 2026
    Very nice, well paced tour. Very professional tour director and local guides. Lots to learn about local cultures,...
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    Traveled in April 2026
  • Ultimate South America reviewer 2
    December 7th, 2025
    We paid money, we got excellent take care and very warm service. It has value , worth the price.
    Traveled in November 2025
  • A
    September 30th, 2023
    Very good tour however some of the guides were very knowledgeable and just too much information. But they were all...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    September 30th, 2023
    A wonderful trip,fabulous guide ,accommodation and experience.
    Traveled in August 2023
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  • A
    September 30th, 2023
    On a daily basis we knew exactly where we were going and what to expect.
    Traveled in August 2023
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  • A
    September 17th, 2023
    This tour was all I hoped it would be and more
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    September 17th, 2023
    Best tour director all tourist were well looked after Local tour guides are all very good
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    September 16th, 2023
    Friendliness and very accomodating both the tour director and tour guide
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    September 11th, 2023
    Our 19 day South America trip with Cosmos was a wonderful experience. My wife and I and two daughters went and had a...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    September 10th, 2023
    Our recent trip to South America with Cosmos Tours exceeded all expectation. It was a wonderful 4 weeks and made all...
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    Traveled in August 2023
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    Ross

    Asked on February 16th, 2026

    Is this tour available in June this year

    Price / Availability
    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2026

      There are no dates in June. However, there is a departure on May 22nd 2026. Would this work for you?

      If not, I can look at alternative tours. When in June were you looking to travel?

    • R

      Ross

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      We arrive in Santiago in the 7th June and need to finish our Latin America leg of pur trip by 30 June.
      Do you have any other tours of South America that meet these dates?

    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2026

      Unfortunately we do not offer any South America tours that will align with your travel dates. I will forward your inquiry to a Tour Radar agent to check if another operator may accommodate your preference.

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    Mary

    Asked on January 5th, 2026

    Do you have room for one more in Jan? I'm trying to book it for my mom who's 67

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2026

      The requested departure date has been cancelled. We space available on our April 10, 2026, May 22, 2026 and July 3, 2026. Will one of these departures dates work for your travel plans?

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    Samuel

    Asked on January 1st, 2026

    If i want to travel solo and join your tour, is there a shared room available instead of paying for a private room? I don't mind sharing with other guests. If so, how much does it cost?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2026

      We no longer offer our single guest to share accommodations, this was changed during COVID for the guest protection and safety.

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    Stephen

    Asked on August 26th, 2025

    are there any available places on this tour? How many people are on this tour?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten August 2025

      This is one of our small group departures. The maximum number of guest on this tour will be 21 guest. We do have space available on this departure.

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    Erika

    Asked on July 9th, 2025

    Are the optional activities selected and paid for during the tour or while we pay for the tour? How do I choose the optional activities online?

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      Erika

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Does Cosmos assist in booking the flights from / to Sydney or should I go ahead and book them myself?

    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2025

      We don't offer any flights with our tours, so you are free to book flights yourself when you're ready to.

    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2025

      Optional tours are pre bookable from 90days, up until 4 prior to the tour starting. If you would like to pre book any tours, you will need to create an account at globusfamily.com.au. You can also book and pay while on tour as well, this will be done with the Tour Director.

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    Maria

    Asked on June 1st, 2025

    Can I ask some question? About the rate of the tour. Example I am booking for South America tour , the duration is 19 days the rate is from 3,569 US dollars , there is additional upfront costs 1,651 upfront costs. (I don't understand the exact meaning of upfront costs here) My question is will I pay this 3,569 US dollars and 1,651 upfront , so the total should I pay is 5,220 US DOLLARS? Please let me know, Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you.

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten June 2025

      The base cost of the tour is $3,569 USD. You would also need to pay the additional cost of $1,651 USD for the Intra-Vacation air. Please be advised if you are traveling as a solo traveler there is an additional $980 USD Single Supplement fee.

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    Bettina

    Asked on February 22nd, 2025

    How do I handle travel insurance for the tour?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2025

      Travel insurance can be arranged through us or independently, but it is recommended for all travelers.

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    Dean

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    Could we go to the Amazon for 3 days?

    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2025

      We are unable to make any changes to our published itinerary. We do have other tours that does include that Amazon. Please feel free to look over those tours.

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    Patricia

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    What is the age range of travelers on this tour?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2025

      The average age is 55-years.

  • S

    Sophia

    Asked on January 29th, 2025

    Looking for South American tour with Brazil, Peru and Galapagos. Please suggest best offers from Sydney.

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2025

      TourRadar specializes in helping book organized adventures from around the world, but these often don't include international airfare. Travelers can join trips from many different countries. We recommend searching flight prices through our website, but travelers are responsible for booking their own flights for trip start and end.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Peru.Bolivia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Peru.Bolivia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Peru.Bolivia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina.Peru.Bolivia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Brazil.Peru.Bolivia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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