Marvels of South America

 

Departures: Until December 15,2019

Places Visited:
Peru: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco. Iguazú & Buenos Aires

PRICE: 

From: 5,250.00 USD per person including international flights departing from NY (JFK), all domestic flights in Peru, new direct flight from Lima to Foz do Iguazu and internal flight in Argentina with LAN airlines.

Please inquire for a custom quote. Prices vary based on final hotel choices, travel dates, and other custom preferences. Prices are per person based on DBL room, subject to availability and may change without notice. Gratuities not included. Please read terms and conditions. Insurance is highly recommended.

Detailed Descriptions

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • International and internal flights
  • 11 nights accommodation in double room accommodations
  • Daily breakfast and local taxes
  • 1 Full day Sacred Valley
  • 1 Full day Machu Pichu
  • 1 Full day Visit to Cuzco and Surrounding Ruins Tour
  • 1 Full day Argentinian Falls private tour and Great Adventure
  • 1 Half day Brazilian Falls 
  • 1/2 day private guided city tour in Buenos Aires 
  • 1 dinner and tango show in Buenos Aires
  • 1 Full day Town of Gauchos

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Meals and drinks other than those mentioned 
  • Tips or personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional tours and experiences 
  • Entrances to the National Parks
  • Any items not mentioned

 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: LIMA- CUZCO – SACRED VALLEY: Arrival to Lima airport and connection to Cusco, private transfer to the Sacred Valley.
Accommodation in Tambo del Inca Hotel

Day 02: SACRED VALLEY:

Sacred Valley (Private tour)
Visit of the village of Pisac, a picturesque town of creole and colonial aspect and its lndian market and craftfair. Lunch provided in the Alhambra restaurant. In the afternoon you'll visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an architectural group that in the days of the Tahuantinsuyo Empire was a gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military complex, then the Chincero market. At the end, return to the hotel.

Day 03: SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU: 
At appropriate time, private transfer to Ollantaytambo train station for your departure on a two-hour journey in the Vista Dome Train to Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Station) you will have to approach the bus station towards the Machu Picchu Citadel 
Accommodation in Sumaq Hotel

Machu Picchu (Private tour)
After checking in, your guide will take you for a full day adventure to discover the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu: the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the real quarters, the temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to give a stroll by citadel!

Day 04: MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO:
Today you will continue discovering Machu Picchu Citadel on your own (entrance and bus fee to Machu Picchu is not included on this day). 
We suggest to go up the Huayna Picchu (if it is not raining) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being at a high distant. Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it must be before 13:00 hours. It is necessary to register in an office at the beginning of the trail. An exciting adventure for the travelers who want to see from the top the nature, and the carved stone emerging from the ground as a geological miracle.
In the afternoon you will be driven to Aguas Calientes to board the Vista Dome Train back to Poroy Station (Cuzco). 
Upon arrival, private transfer from the train station to the Monasterio Hotel

Day 05:CUZCO: 

Visit to Cuzco and Surrounding Ruins Tour (Private tour) 
You will meet your private guide and head out for an interesting Cusco City Tour. This tour includes the Qoricancha (temple of the sun) and the Cathedral. The tour drives along the Circunvalacion Road up to famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman, then to Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay Including the guide. Include Tourist ticket valid for the entrance to many museums and ruins as well. You will also visit 4 archeological ruins!

Day 06:CUZCO – LIMA – IGUAZU: At appropriate time, private transfer to the airport for board your flight to Lima and connection with your flight to Foz Iguazú, Brazil.
Upon arrival, private transfer from the airport to Panoramic Hotel

Day 07: IGUAZU: 

Full Day Argentine Falls with train Departure from the hotel to visit the Argentinean side of the Iguazu Falls, located within the Iguazu National Park, one of the first protected areas in South America. UNESCO declared them Mankind Heritage. From the Visitor's Center, located in the fall area, you will take an open train to make a 15-minute journey up to 'Cataratas Station'. From there you will walk in the paths and lookouts of the superior and inferior paths, admiring really closely the imposing 275 waterfalls which precipitate to the river from a height of 70 mts. and also the amazing variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies. Then you will take the train on to 'Garganta Station' and from there you will descend walking 1200 mts. to the Devil's Throat balcony, to share one of the greatest shows on earth. Return by train to the Visitor's Center. Return to the hotel. (Entrance to the National Park not included)

The Great Adventure
This circuit offers an exciting adventure inside the Argentinean National Park, near the Iguassu Falls area. A trip in specially conditioned 4WD vehicles guided by expert bilingual local guides who will provide lots of information about the jungle environment. The Visitor will be able to apreciate the exuberant and well preserved ecosystem of the region. Next, after a short walk in the middle of the forest, you will reach the Iguazú River to embark onto zodiak boats for 30-minutes navigation that will make possible a unique approach to the San Martín and Bozzetti falls among others, all located in the Argentinian side of the border. An adventure not only to see but also “to experience” the falls! Tour length: 1hr.
Note: The Great Adventure is a one-hour activity that takes part inside the Argentinian National Park and does not include transfers. For these reasons it must be taken the same day Full day Argentinian Falls tour is taken, unless you are accommodated in Sheraton.

Day 08: IGUAZU – BUENOS AIRES:

Half day Brasilian falls (Private tour). Departure from the hotel. You will continue along Das Cataratas Avenue towards the Foz do Iguacu National Park, one of the largest vegetation reserves in Brazil. Walking along the paths on the Brazil Side you will get startled by the panoramic view of San Martin Island and the most imposing falls situated on the other side of the border like: the Bozzeti, Two Sisters, San Martin and the Three Musketeers, among others. Near the end of the path you will reach the outlook that offers an astonishing view of the Devil's Throat, situated only 150mts away at this point. This wonderful scenery is rendered even more beautiful by the permanent rainbows that appear on the falls. The path ends near Floriano Fall, where there is a small gift shop and the panoramic elevator, which can be optionally boarded. At the end of the path a long stairway will take you to the place where the bus will be waiting to start the way back to the hotel. (Entrance to the National Park not included)

At appropriate time, private transfer to the airport for board your flight to Buenos Aires.
Upon arrival, private transfer from the local airport to Madero Hotel

Day 09: BUENOS AIRES: 

Classic City Tour. (Private tour)
3 hours at Sightseeing of Buenos Aires, a cosmopolitan city that shows the influence of the numerous herds of immigrants that formed it. The tour starts at the historic Plaza de Mayo Square, scenery of resonant politic manifestations. It is surrounded by the Government House, best known as the "Pink House; the Cabildo (the old City Hall) and the Cathedral. Southwards, we reach the picturesque and colorful port neighborhood of La Boca with its famous street, "Caminito", whose architectonic characteristics and customs reflect the influence of the European citizens that came to these shores in the last years of the 19th century, especially Genoese sailors. The visit continues towards San Telmo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, which was also a center of immigrant settles and which keeps most of its architectonic patrimony untouched: its colonial houses, its cobbled streets. The visit then goes on towards the modern and well-off district of Puerto Madero; Palermo neighborhood with its elegant residences framed by wide green areas; reaching finally the district of Recoleta, the most sophisticated neighborhood in Buenos Aires.

Dinner & Show at Tango Porteño (with a complimentary Tango Lesson)
Tango Porteño recreates the golden age of the forties, which is unquestionably known as the reign of the tango, the great Argentinean passion. Here you will travel through time in the glory days of Buenos Aires when tango was enjoyed and breathed in every corner of the city. Tango Porteño is a marvelous space where all the stars of the Golden Age of Tango live together. During the magical decade the great orchestras of Canaro, Fresedo, Piazzolla, De Caro, Gobbi, Biagi, De Angelis, Di Sarli, D´Arienzo, Lomuto, D´Agostino, and of course the unforgettables both Troilo and Pugliese developed to their full potential in a wholesome but demanding rivalry and challenged each other at the Chanteclair, Marabú, Tabaris, Tibidabo and many other ballrooms. The meticulous scenery and costumes at the Tango Porteño create the ultimate framework to transport you to that enchanting time when all Buenos Aires was Tango - an unforgettable experience.

Day 10: BUENOS AIRES: 

Full Day “Town of Gauchos” (Town & Estancia)
This is the most complete and original experience in the Pampas. "Nestled in lush farmlands, San Antonio de Areco is probably the prettiest town in the pampas.…" (Lonely Planet Guide). In the morning, we will discover the argentine traditions being in contact with locals, artisans and gauchos, in a unique tour through this colonial town. From the midday on, in a typical argentine Estancia we will enjoy the countryside, an asado, folclore music, horse and carriage riding, gauchos´ skills on horseback, and the famous gaucho´s hospitality. The program: 9hs. pick up from the hotel, 18hs drop off in the hotel. Visit to Workshop and Museum of Creole Silversmith, walking tour in the colonial historical neighborhood, 200 years old gauchos´ bar ("pulperías"), leather and silversmith artisans. Exclusive and authentic "Estancia" (working old ranch): Horse and carriage riding, lunch of Argentina "asado", folclore music, gauchos´ skills on horseback.

Day 11: BUENOS AIRES: Day at leisure.

Day 12: BUENOS AIRES: At appropriate time, private transfer to Ezeiza international airport to take your flight back home.

Tour descriptions and approximate times are for informational purposes only.

Some places described may be substituted and/or approximate times may be subject to change, due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions.

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