BEST OF SOUTH AMERICA

Day 1 Lima
Arrival in Lima and hotel transfer. Lima is known as the gastronomical capital of the Americas, providing a mix of Spanish, Andean and Asian culinary traditions.  

Day 2  Lima - Cusco - Yucay
Flight to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. On the way visit the sanctuary Cochauasi Wasi, the authentic market “Mercado de Urubamba” and have lunch in a typical restaurant.  

Day 3  Yucay
Morning at leisure. Optional excursions like visit of the traditional Pisac Market, rafting on the Urubamba river, Biking tour in the Sacred Valley or Hiking from Ollantaytambo to Cachicata. In the afternoon visit of the ruins of Ollantaytambo.

Day 4  Yucay - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Visit to Machu Picchu. This “Lost City” of the Incas lay hidden from the world in dense jungle covered mountains until 1911 and is one of the world’s archaeological jewels. Explore the mystery of this awe-inspiring place. In the afternoon return to Cusco.

Day 5  Cusco
The contrasts of indigenous styles and the modern western world give this city its rare beauty. Half day city tour inclusive visit some ruins around Cusco, e.g. Sacsayhuaman. The beauty and monumental scale of this magnificent Inca fortress does not fail to impress its visitors.

Day 6 Cusco - Puno
 Full day panoramic drive to Puno on the shores of magnificent Lake Titicaca (seat-in). This amazing deep blue lake is the largest lake in South America and the largest in the world above 2000 m. On the way visit the Andahuaylillas with its Sistine Chapel of America, the temple of Wiracocha Racchi and Puka Pukara en route incl. lunch.  

Day 7 Puno - Lima
Day tour to the manmade islands of Uros and the unique   culture of the Taquile Island (seat-in). Many of the inhabitants of the Uros islands still practice the old traditions of fishing, trapping birds and living on the lake plants. The narrow island of Taquile is home to numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins and Inca terracing. Lunch included. Transfer to Juliaca and flight to Lima.

Day 8 Lima
City tour inclusive visit to Larco Herrera Museum. This unique museum contains a large collection of pottery from Inca and pre-Inca civilizations as well as erotic art pieces.  

Day 9 Lima - Iguassú
Flight to Iguassú and hotel transfer. The Iguazu falls are made up of 275 separate waterfalls, providing a sensational sight! Producing vast sprays of water, it is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world.  

Day 10 Iguassú
Visit the Argentinian side of the Iguazu National Park, including the Devil’s Throat with the highest continuous fall.      Wonderful sights include rainbows straddling clouds of spray, screeching green parrots flying across the waters. In the afternoon, optional visit to the Brazilian side of the falls with views of the full scale of the cascades.  

Day 11 Iguassú - Buenos Aires
 Flight to Buenos Aires and hotel transfer.  

Day 12 Buenos Aires
City Tour of Buenos Aires, the “Paris” of South America. Visit the colourful La Boca district, the famous May Square, modern Puerto Madero, and beautiful Recoleta Cemetery. Optional: tango show.  

Day 13 Buenos Aires - Rio de Janeiro
Flight to Rio de Janeiro and hotel transfer.  

Day 14 Rio de Janeiro
Full day excursion to the city’s most important sights. Enjoy a scenic drive to the bottom of Corcovado Hill and amazing views at the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Optional: Rio by night - Samba Show.

Day 15 Rio de Janeiro
End of the roundtrip and homebound flight or post-tour.