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Buenos Aires · Argentina
19 Day South America Trip
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The Experience
What your day looks like
We will visit the cities of Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Puerto Iguazu, Rio de Janeiro, Buzios, Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu on a 19 days/18 nights journey. Do not miss this opportunity! The discovering South America travel package includes accommodation, airport transfers, and excursions.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy our guided tour of South America
- Discover the different attractions of South America
- Explore the different cities of South America
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Buenos Aires
Transportation. Day 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to take you to your hotel in downtown Buenos Aires. Check-in and rest of the day free.
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Buenos Aires
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2
Buenos Aires
City/Town Tour. The day starts with a walking tour of the city. We departure from our offices to explore the city, it's the most beautiful and interesting places. The tour is done walking and traveling by public transport, to visit the Centre, San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta, where our tour ends. Ideal walk to take photos and tour areas outside the massive tourist circuit. The tour ends around 5:00pm. approximately
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Buenos Aires
Dancing. At night, between 8 and 8:30pm we will pick you up at your hotel to enjoy a beautiful dinner accompanied by an unforgettable Tango Show. The event will take place in El Querandí, one of the most popular Tanguerías in the neighborhood of San Telmo. You will taste a gourmet three-course dinner with a wide selection of typical dishes and regional wines. Then, witness an incredible show, which reviews the History of Tango with different dance partners and singers. In the end, around midnight, you will be returned to your hotel.
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Buenos Aires
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3
Tigre
Boating. The tour departures from the boat terminal in the luxurious neighborhood of Puerto Madero, where you will have to meet your guide at 9:45 am, from there, sail through the Rio de la Plata and the Delta area, to enjoy the best views of the city. Once in Tigre, there is a bus tour, to get to know the main attractions. Continue with a tour on foot through the famous market of Puerto de Frutos. Finally, we will return to Buenos Aires by train to the Retiro station, where the Tour ends.
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Buenos Aires
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4
El Calafate
Transportation. We will take you from your hotel to the airport. There you will board your flight to El Calafate. Upon your arrival, a driver will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel.
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El Calafate
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5
El Calafate
Boating at Perito Moreno Glacier. Embarking post-breakfast, a professional guide will collect you from your lodgings, initiating a journey toward Los Glaciares National Park via the scenic Route 11, which traces Lago Argentino's main expanse en route to Brazo Rico. Within the park, pause at Curva de los Suspiros for an initial view of the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier, followed by a halt at Muelle Bajo las Sombras for a boat voyage toward the glacier's southern face. Proceed to the glacier's primary catwalks, adorned with balconies offering multi-level perspectives, followed by independent time to witness ongoing ice detachments, with optional lunch available at nearby restaurants adjacent to the walkways.
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El Calafate
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6
Buenos Aires
Leisure. A driver will pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate to take you board your flight to Puerto Iguazu. After your arrival, another driver will be there waiting for you to take you to your hotel.
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Puerto Iguazu
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7
Puerto Iguazu
Transportation. A driver will pick you up at your hotel to take you to board your flight to Puerto Iguazu. After your arrival, another driver will be there waiting for you to take you to your hotel.
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Puerto Iguazu
Sightseeing at Iguazú National Park. After that, you will go on a half-day tour to discover the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls National Park. Upon arrival at the Visitors Center, you'll get on the panoramic buses that begin the tour of the park. After a short ride, you get off the bus to start walking the paths. From the first balcony, you can get a panoramic view of the Argentinean falls. Then after 950 meters with stunning views over the Iguassu river, you'll get to the falls on the Brazilian side. The walkway entering the river next to the Floriano fall gives the visitor a gorgeous panoramic view of the lower Iguassu river and the Devil’s throat Canyon. The Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side is the place to get the best views of the falls.
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Puerto Iguazu
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8
Puerto Iguazu
Sightseeing at Iguazu Falls. The Iguazu Falls tour on the Argentinian side takes you to visit the upper, lower and Devil's throat circuits. You will arrive at the New Visitors Center at the Iguazu Falls where you'll walk to the "Nature Interpretation Center". From there you can go onboard the eco-train that goes to the Cataratas Station (Iguazu Falls Station; it's the train's first stop) in about 8 minutes, or you can take a short walk through the “Green Trail” that leads to the beginning of the path towards the Upper and Lower trails of the Iguazu Falls. Otherwise, you can take the same train to the Garganta Station (the biggest fall of the Iguazu Falls). Once you have finished the circuits, you must go back to the Visitors Center where the vehicles are waiting to take you back to the hotel.
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Puerto Iguazu
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9
Rio de Janeiro
Transportation. We will take you from your hotel to the airport, where you will board your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Once there, a driver will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name, to take you safely to your hotel in downtown.
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Rio de Janeiro
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10
Rio de Janeiro
Sightseeing at Sugarloaf Mountain. Our journey begins with a pickup from your hotel towards Corcovado Hill, where the impressive statue of Christ the Redeemer stands, located at an altitude of 710 meters in the Tijuca Forest National Park, the largest urban forest in the world. From its summit, you will admire a panoramic view encompassing Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the city to the north, and several beaches. Then, we will head to the Maracanã Stadium for an exterior view. We will continue with stops at Carnival Avenue, the Sambadrome, and the Apoteosis Square. After lunch at a churrascaria or buffet restaurant, depending on your choice, we will visit the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, ascending in a glass cable car for a 360° panoramic view. We will explore the Historic Center with stops at the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Selarón Steps, and the Arcos da Lapa. After a day full of activities, we will take you back to your hotel for you to rest and relive this unforgettable experience.
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Rio de Janeiro
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11
Rio de Janeiro
Sightseeing at Sugarloaf Mountain. Through this historical and touristic journey, we will take you on a cruise that will border the Guanabara Bay, crossing points of great beauty and cultural significance. Our tour will lead you to sail among the beaches of Flamengo, Botafogo, and Urca, the Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar), the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, Enxadas Island, and the Monument to the Fallen in the Second World War, just to mention a few of the places to visit.
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Rio de Janeiro
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12
Rio de Janeiro
Leisure. Free Day to spend as you please.
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Rio de Janeiro
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13
Lima
According to your flight itinerary, a driver will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the airport to board your flight. Once you arrive in Lima, your driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
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Lima
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14
Lima
City/Town Tour. The Lima city tour starts at the impressive Larco Museum, founded by Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926, located in the traditional neighborhood of Pueblo Libre. The museum houses a stunning collection of over 5000 pieces of pre-Columbian art, including gold and silver artifacts, ceramics, and erotic art, providing a chronological journey through ancient Peruvian civilizations. The tour then continues in Lima's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, where we'll explore charming squares, colonial mansions, and a rich history. Notably, Casa de Aliaga, a colonial house from 1536 filled with priceless art and history, and the Main Square, where Lima was founded in 1535 and Peru's independence was declared in 1821, showcase significant colonial landmarks. The Cathedral of Lima, constructed in the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors, is a final highlight of the tour.
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Lima
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15
Cusco
Transportation. According to the chosen means of transport (bus or plane), your driver will pick you up at your hotel to transfer you to the bus terminal or to the airport. Once you arrive in Cusco, your transportation will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Check-in and rest of the day free.
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Cusco
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16
Cusco
Sightseeing. We will visit the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman: start the tour by visiting the fortress of the same name. We will continue with Q'enqo, ancient temple where you can see an altar for sacrifices, and then with Tambomachay, sacred fountain of life and health. To finish, we will go to the Plaza de Armas to enter the Cathedral, which keeps invaluable colonial works and paintings, like the Cross that arrived with the first Europeans.
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Cusco
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 17
Machu Picchu Town
Trains. Transfer to the train station. We will travel with the Vistadome train to the town of Aguas Calientes. The route follows the course of the Urubamba or Vilcanota river descending more and more and entering a canyon until arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes, located at the foot of the mountain of Machu Picchu. We will board our mini buses to ascend to the vestiges of the Sacred citadel of the Incas "Machu Picchu". We will visit its terraces, passages, temples, the solar clock or "Intihuatana", and other sacred places that this citadel guards. In the afternoon, we go back to the town to take the return train. Arrival to the station and return to the hotel.
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Cusco
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 18
Cusco
Sightseeing. On our last day in Cusco, we will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The tour starts at the traditional Pisac Market, and have some free time to look around and buy local crafts. We will have lunch at a traditional restaurant in the area. In the afternoon, continue to Ollantaytambo, a picturesque village that has been inhabited since the Inca times, where we will visit the temple that was used as a fortress during the Inca resistance.
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Cusco
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 19
Cusco
Transportation. Depending on the chosen option, you will be transferred to the bus station or airport, to continue your journey or return to your home. End of Services
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Tours And Transfers As Specified In Itinerary Accommodation in Standard Room at Selected Hotels (3-Stars) Entrance fees to Larco Museum Train ticket and Entrance to Machu Picchu Taxes
Not Included
Airfare Entrance fees and any unspecified extras Meals unless otherwise stated Personal expenses
What to Bring
You MUST check if you need a Visa to enter Brazil and/or Perú, confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler. U.S., Canadian, and Australian passport holders are obligated to obtain an eVisa by applying through the following official website: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/.
Restrictions
Rates are NOT applicable for Holidays and Special Events
Meeting & Pickup
Our drivers will be waiting for you at the designated locations during the transfers. Please note that the exact waiting times may vary.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please provide the following information for each guest: - Full name - Date of birth - Nationality - Passport number & expiration date
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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