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This tour of South America will take you on an unforgettable journey through the highlights of this fantastic continent. Embark on the journey of a lifetime, visiting Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro and more.
Our Treasures of South America tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.
Explore the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu
Ascend the heights of Sugarloaf Mountain
See the spectacular Iguazu Falls
Walk the colourful streets of vibrant La Boca
Visit the indigenous Uros people, a community who live on floating islands made of reeds on the waters of Lake Titicaca, and spend some time learning about their fascinating culture.
Experience the rhythm at the very heart of Rio's day to day life, with a visit to one of the many atmospheric samba bars, where you can either sit back and enjoy watching the action, or get out on the dancefloor for a whirl yourself.
Visit a traditional Argentinian estancia (ranch) for a lesson in local folklore, including the history of the legendary gauchos, before enjoying a typical asado lunch, deliciously cooked on an outdoor parrilla (grill).
Fly to Peru's historic and sophisticated capital, Lima. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Peruivan welcome dinner.
Originally named the City of the Kings, Lima is rich in heritage. Start at the archaeological site of Huaca Pucllana before discovering the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre, Plaza de Armas. Enjoy lunch and then explore the bohemian district of Barranco, popular with Latin American artists. Conclude the day with a Pisco Sour Tasting experience followed by dinner.
Fly to Cusco and journey into the spectacular Sacred Valley, surrounded by dramatic Andean landscapes. Visit the Quechua community of Ccaccaccollo to experience traditional life and discover the ancient art of hand-weaving, before exploring the fascinating Incan ruins of Pisac and enjoying panoramic views across the valley.
Explore the Sacred Valley’s remarkable landscapes and Incan heritage, from the ancient salt terraces of Maras and mysterious circular terraces of Moray to the historic Incan town of Ollantaytambo. Wander its cobbled streets and explore the impressive fortress before continuing to Aguas Calientes, ready for tomorrow’s visit to Machu Picchu.
This morning, you will ascend to the magnificent ancient citadel of Machu Picchu. Long abandoned by the Inca, Machu Picchu came to international attention when it was stumbled upon by Hiram Bingham in 1911 and is now considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Take the train back to Poroy and transfer to Cusco.
After breakfast, you’ll begin a full tour of Cusco, starting at Koricancha and Santo Domingo Church, once the most sacred Inca site with walls covered in gold. Next, visit Cusco Cathedral to admire its stunning artwork and gold-silver details. You’ll then explore the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, famous for its massive stone walls. Take part in a traditional Quechua ritual led by a Shaman, offering a spiritual connection to Andean traditions and Inca heritage.
Take the Titicaca train across the Andean altiplano from Cusco to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The train boasts dining cars, a bar car and an observation car.
Journey by boat across Lake Titicaca to the floating islands of Uros, which are constructed entirely from reeds. Spend time exploring and meeting the local Uros people before continuing to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taquile. Once a stronghold of the Inca, you'll find wonderful textiles here.
En route to the airport visit the archaeological site of Sillustani, located on a protected island reserve. Spend time around the site and enjoy a typical Andean lunch. Return to Lima for your overnight stay.
Bid farewell to Peru and fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina's flamboyant capital city. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
An irresistible combination of Latin flair and European elegance, Buenos Aires is a delight to explore and that's exactly what you'll do today on a city tour, discovering the vibrant districts of La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo and Puerto Madero. Today, you will also experience a quintessential part of Argentinian culture, the Tango. Take a Tango class before enjoying dinner with a dance show in the evening.
Enjoy a day trip to Uruguay, taking a ferry across the Rio de La Plata to Colonia del Sacramento. A picture-perfect colonial town, Colonia was founded by the Portuguese in 1680 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beautiful Barrio Historico, which occupies a small peninsula that juts out into the river, is a maze of old cobbled streets that are a delight to wander. Admire the main square, see the ruins of San Francisco Church and visit the lighthouse amongst much more.
Spend the day just outside the city on the vast, fertile grasslands known as the pampas, on a traditional estancia (ranch). Here you'll get some insight into the life of a gaucho, and after a typical Argentinian asado lunch, there will be a fun folklore show.
Say farewell to Buenos Aires and board a plane over to Puerto Iguazu, the town closest to the incredible natural wonder that is Iguazu Falls.
On the border of Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu is the largest waterfall system in the world, with hundreds of cascades pouring off the edge of the Parana Plateau. Today you will wander along the Argentinian side of Iguazu, which offers a fantastic overview of the whole of the falls and showcases its power and magnificence. This afternoon, learn about the indigenous culture of the Mbororé Aldea people, who open the doors of their community and share fascinating stories of their ancestors, rituals, myths and legends.
This morning, cross over the border into Brazil, taking in Foz do Iguaçu falls a different perspective before boarding a flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Clamber into a jeep to venture to some of Rio's many wonders! Starting at the foot of Corcovado, travel up to the peak by cog railway to the spot where the iconic Christ the Redeemer watches over the city. Next, wander through the tropical Tijuca Forest, a rainforest in the heart of the city, before exploring the bohemian neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, and enjoying a traditional Brazilian BBQ lunch.
Continue exploring Rio with a morning tour, absorbing the city's vibrant atmosphere as you enjoy the sights, including the famous Sugarloaf Mountain. Later in the evening, visit a samba club, where you can simply tap your feet to the infectious beat and watch the dancing, or dance the night away yourself!
Following on from check out, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward overnight flight home.
Our tours feature hand-picked properties selected for their comfort, modern amenities and convenient location for sightseeing. We occasionally include a stay in a guesthouse or lodge where we feel the character of the property will enhance your tour, or to allow access to a more unique and memorable location. Here is a taster of the type of hotels you will be staying in on your tour.
Places Visited: UK - Lima (2N) - Sacred Valley (1N) - Aguas Calientes (1N) - Cusco (2N) - Puno (2N) - Lima (1N) - Buenos Aires (4N) - Iguazu (2N) - Rio de Janeiro (3N) - UK
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Dedicated Solo departures are available on selected dates for this tour.
These solos-only departures feature smaller group sizes of up to 18, along with free airport lounge access.
There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.
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