Rhythms of South America

26 days - from $6295

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 the 'Lakes Crossing' 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 your travel agent for flight details and costs.

Highlights

• Rio de Janeiro
• Bariloche's outdoor activities
• Recoleta Cemetery and Eva Peron’s tomb
• Argentina's capital Buenos Aires
• The 'Devil’s Throat' of Iguazu
• La Paz - the world's highest 'unofficial' capital city
• Tiahuanaco's 'Gateway of the Sun'
• Christ the Redeemer
• The potions of 'Witches’ Market'
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Iguaçu Falls
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre of the Peruvian capital Lima
• Santiago from San Cristobal Hill
• Tasting Chile's wine
• Lakes Crossing from Chile to Argentina
• Puno - a town four kilometres above sea-level
• The 'Lost City of the Incas' - UNESCO World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu
• The towering Inca citadel at Ollantaytambo
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancient Inca capital of Cusco
• The colourful market town of Pisac

Itinerary:

Day 1-3: Lima4-5: Cusco - The Sacred Valley6-7: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Cusco8: Cusco9: Puno10: Lake Titicaca - Sillustani - Puno11: Tiahuanaco - La Paz12: La Paz13-14: La Paz - Santiago15-16: Santiago - Lakes District17: Puerto Varas - Lakes Crossing - Bariloche18: Bariloche - Buenos Aires19-20: Buenos Aires21-22: Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls23-25: Puerto Iguazu - Rio de Janeiro26: Rio de Janeiro
Included:

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour leader in each country, and professional local guides at some sites.

• City tours of Buenos Aires, Lima, Cusco, La Paz, Santiago and Rio de Janeiro (including entrance fees where applicable).
 
• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): the ancient ceremonial ruins of Sacsayhuaman; La Raya; burial towers at Sillustani; 8th century AD ceremonial complex at Tiahuanaco; and Valley of the Moon.

• Full day in the Sacred Valley: Inca citadel at Ollantaytambo; ruins at Qenko; market town of Pisac and Awana Kancha tourist centre to see llama, alpaca, vicuna and guanaco.

• Boat cruise on the highest navigable lake in the world - Lake Titicaca, including the floating reed islands of the Uros people.

• Concha y Toro wine tasting tour in Maipo Canyon.

• ‘Lakes Crossing’ from Chile to Argentina by boat.

• Visit to both the Brazilian and Argentinean Iguazu Falls including a power boat ride to 'Devil's Throat'.

• Return train Cusco-Aguas Calientes-Cusco, and bus to Machu Picchu.

• Free time to explore Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Puno, Santiago, Puerto Varas, Bariloche, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro.

• Arrival transfer.

International and regional flights, 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: 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.

During winter the Lakes Crossing takes 2 days, reducing the stay in Puerto Varas by 1 night. For regional flight details contact Peregrine or your travel agent.