Rhythms of South America
26 days - from $5595
A holiday adventure packed full of highlights, from Lima to Rio de Janeiro
From coastal Peru, climb into the Andes and discover the ancient civilisation of the Incas. Visit their former capital at Cusco and marvel at the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu. Witness a sunset over stunning Lake Titicaca and explore the backstreets of Bolivia's lofty metropolis, La Paz. In Chile, tour the treats of Santiago and a nearby winery, before continuing to picturesque Puerto Varas in the Lakes District. Cross to get amongst the high alpine splendour of Argentina’s Bariloche then continue on to Buenos Aires, South America's most lively city and the world capital of Tango. Further north, the powerful cascades of Iguazu Falls captivate, as do the delights of magnificent Rio de Janeiro, home of the Samba and the sandy beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.
Please note regional flights are not included in the tour price:
Please contact us or you travel agent for flight details and costs.
Highlights
- Bariloche
- Buenos Aires
- Eyeball the Devil at Iguazu
- Recoleta Cemetery
- Steak and chimmichurri in Buenos Aires
- Try out tango in Buenos Aires
- Check out La Paz (slowly)
- Chewing coca, Bolivia
- Tiahuanaco, Bolivia’s iconic ruins
- Witches’ Market, La Paz
- Christ on Corcovado, Rio
- Iguacu Falls
- Learn Samba in Rio
- Sip on cachaça cocktails in Rio
- Take in sunset atop Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Get your bearings from San Cristobal, Santiago
- Sample Santiago’s wines
- The lakes crossing - by water into Argentina
- Cusco Fiestas
- Ollantaytambo
- Pisac Market
- Puno
- Sample ceviche in Lima
- Take in Machu Picchu
- The perfect pisco sour?
Itinerary:
Day 1: (Wed) Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel. City tour of colonial centre.2-3: Explore the colonial centre of the city and visit some of the great museums.4-5: Fly to Cusco. City tour and excursion to Sacsayhuaman and the Sacred Valley including Ollantaytambo and Pisac.6-7: Train to Aguas Calientes. Visit Machu Picchu and return to Cusco.8: Free day in Cusco.9: Drive to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.10: Visit Lake Titicaca, the indigenous people of the Uros Islands and the ancient burial chambers at Sillustani.11: Enter Bolivia and head to La Paz via the ancient ruins of Tiahuanaco.12: La Paz city tour.13-14: Fly to Santiago, explore the colonial centre and enjoy a winery tour.15-16: South to Puerto Varas, in the heart of the Lakes District, to discover stunning mountain scenery.17: The 'Lakes Crossing' by boat and bus to Bariloche in Argentina.18-20: Afternoon flight to Buenos Aires. City sightseeing tour and free time.21-22: Fly to Iguazu Falls and visit both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides.23-25: Fly to Rio de Janeiro. City tour including Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches.26: Our adventure ends after breakfast today (Sun).
Included: Local tour leader in each country visited, local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing.
Not Included:
Airport departure taxes, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Please note the following regional flights are not included in the price: Lima - Cusco
La Paz - Santiago
Santiago - Puerto Montt
Bariloche - Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires - Iguazu Argentina
Iguazu Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
These flights are best booked in conjunction with you International Air Ticket. This is the most economical way to purchase these flights. LAN Chile offer an Airpass which provides discounted fares within South America and can be booked when your international flights into South America are with the following One World airlines Airlines: Lan Chile, Qantas, British Airways, American Airlines, Iberian airlines or any airline who is a member of the One World Alliance. The majority of these flights can be purchased on this airpass.
Please contact us or you travel agent for flight details and costs.
Meals: 25 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Valid From: 07 Jan 09
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Notes: During winter the Lakes Crossing takes two days, reducing the stay in Puerto Varas by one night. For regional flight details contact Peregrine or your travel agent.
Starts/Ends: Lima to Rio de Janeiro
Trip Reference: PSRS