Day 01
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Upon arrival in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel (check-in time after 12 noon. In the evening enjoy Typical Brazilian dinner and Samba dance show at a local theatre.
Day 02
RIO DE JANEIRO
A full day tour of Rio will take you to Corcovado Mountain for a short train ride to the top. Here at 2,400 feet above the city stands one of the modern wonder of the world, a 125 feet statue of Christ the Redeemer. A cable car takes you to the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain for a panoramic view of the beaches and Guanabara Bay.
Day 03
RIO DE JANEIRO - IGUAZÚ
Transfer to airport for flight to Iguassu Falls (Brazilian side). Arrive and transfer to hotel. Later in the afternoon, visit Iguassu Falls, one of the world’s natural wonders consisting of over 275 separate cataracts across a span of three miles.
Day 04
IGUAZÚ FALLS
In the morning, drive to Argentine border to cross over to Iguassu falls on the Argentine side. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Later visit Iguassu Falls from the Argentine side.
Day 05
IGUAZÚ - BUENOS AIRES
Transfer to airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer to hotel. Enjoy the Tango dance and dinner at a typical Argentine restaurant.
Day 06
BUENOS AIRES
This day, enjoy a full day city tour of Buenos Aires; built in the 19th century during the time of wealthy Gauchos (cowboys) land barons in Argentina, this city with its impressive architecture is called the Paris of the South America. Visit the most famous architectural monuments and the world’s widest boulevard “Avenida 9 de Julio”. Pass by the colonial Italian Boca District, the cathedral and the tomb of General Jose De San Martin. Visit Recoleta cemetery with amazing sculptures and burial ground of Evita Peron and many famous Argentines.
Day 07
BUENOS AIRES
Spend a full day on an Estancia. Estancias, or ranches, play a huge part in Argentina's tourism, culture and economy. This visit gives tourists a rare opportunity to experience the Gaucho (cowboy) ranch culture in beautiful wilderness surroundings of the countryside. Enjoy the horsemanship show of the Gauchos and also enjoy a delicious Argentine style grilled lunch during your stay at this Estancia.
Day 08
BUENOS AIRES - LIMA
Transfer to airport for flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a city tour of Lima- also known as the city of Kings. It is considered to be the colonial capital of South America with its historic downtown area that has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. Visit The Plaza de Aramas, Government Palace, and the Cathedral etc.
Day 09
LIMA - CUSCO
Transfer to airport for flight to Cusco located at an altitude of around 12,000 feet above the sea level. Upon arrival Cusco, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free to adjust and acclimatize to the sudden change in altitude.
Day 10
CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
Drive to Sacred Valley and transfer to hotel. Later, you will tour Sacred Valley of the Incas, undoubtedly an important settlement to the Incas. Explore the bustling market at Pisac, Visit the beautiful Inca village and fortress of Ollantaytambo.
Day 11
SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU
After breakfast you will be driven to Ollantaytambo station to board the panoramic vista dome train to Machu Picchu- the new seven wonders of the world, hidden in the Andean rainforest (approximate train journey one-way is two hours). Arrive Machu Picchu and proceed on sight seeing tour of Machu Picchu. This “Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu, with its architectural perfection of the Inca period will amaze you. The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983, was hidden in the Andean mountains until 1911 when it was discovered by an American Explorer Hiram Bingham. Later in the evening return back by train to your hotel in Sacred Valley.
Day 12
SACRED VALLEY - CUSCO
In the morning visit some more Inca ruins in the sacred valley area and then continue to drive back to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, check in at the hotel.
Day 13
CUSCO
Enjoy a full day of touring in Cusco an ancient capital of the Inca kingdom. It is city with its Spanish colonial charm and a fine example of Inca history and architecture. You will visit the Main Square, the Cathedral, the inca sites of the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha, Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the Sacsayhuaman. In the evening enjoy a typical Peruvian dinner and folklore show at a local restaurant.
Day 14
CUSCO LIMA - ONWARD JOURNEY
Enjoy the rest of the morning to relax, do last minute shopping or explore the city at your own pace. Later in the afternoon you will be transferred to airport for flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima proceed for farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Thereafter, transfer to airport for your flight to onward destination.
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