Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll arrive in Rio de Janeiro and head to your hotel in Copacabana with those famous beach views right there. This evening you'll join your Travel Director and the group for a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Festive dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Windsor Excelsior Copacabana)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer from airport
- Festive welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
Landmarks/POIs Copacabana Beach 
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
Take the historic cable car up to Urca Hill and then continue to Sugarloaf Mountain's summit where you'll see sweeping views over Guanabara Bay and Copacabana. You'll learn why the mountain got its name from the sugar trade days. After that, you'll drive past Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. The afternoon is yours to do what you like, though there's an optional visit to the colorful Selarón Steps or the Roxy Dinner Show if you're interested this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Windsor Excelsior Copacabana)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain
- Views over Guanabara Bay and Copacabana from Sugarloaf Mountain summit
- Drive past Ipanema and Copacabana beaches
Optional Activities
- Visit to Selarón Steps (colourful mosaic staircase)
- Roxy Dinner Show with Brazilian flavours and performance
Landmarks/POIs Sugarloaf Mountain Urca Hill Guanabara Bay Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach Selarón Steps - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
Head up Corcovado by cogwheel train to see the Christ the Redeemer statue and take in the impressive views of Rio. You'll also visit the shores of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. The rest of the day is free for you. This evening, you'll learn how to mix a caipirinha and then sit down for a sizzling barbecue dinner at a local churrascaria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sizzling barbecue dinner at local churrascaria)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Windsor Excelsior Copacabana)
Included Activities
- Corcovado Railway (cogwheel train) to Christ the Redeemer
- Visit to Christ the Redeemer statue
- Panoramic views from Corcovado summit
- Visit to Copacabana and Ipanema shores
- Caipirinha mixing lesson
- Barbecue dinner at local churrascaria
Landmarks/POIs Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls
Fly from Rio to Iguazu Falls and explore the Brazilian side with a Local Specialist. You'll hike through the park's cascades surrounded by giant clouds and water sprays, walking through the lush subtropical rainforest. Along the way, you'll learn about the diverse fauna and plant species living in this unique environment. Later, you'll cross the border to Argentina and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mercure)
Included Activities
- Flight from Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls
- Exploration of Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls in Iguaçu National Park
- Guided hike to cascading falls with Local Specialist
- Border crossing to Argentina
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls Iguaçu National Park - Day 5
Iguazu Falls
Experience the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls at Devil's Throat, where you'll see the chaotic rush of water. Then you'll visit the ancestral Guarani community of Fortín M'boror é to learn about jungle secrets, natural medicine, songs, dances, crafts, and beliefs. A guided jungle walk takes you to discover the 'Spirit of the Trees' with aboriginal experts. The afternoon has optional boat tours or Argentine cultural dining experiences available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mercure)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Devil's Throat on Argentine side of falls
- Visit to Guarani community of Fortín M'boror é
- Learning about Guarani culture, natural medicine, songs, dances, crafts, philosophy and beliefs
- Guided jungle walk with aboriginal experts to discover 'Spirit of the Trees'
Optional Activities
- Gran Aventura boat tour
- Argentine cultural experience with five-course dinner and four Argentinian wine tastings
Landmarks/POIs Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) Iguazu Falls - Day 6
Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires
Fly from Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires and check into your hotel in the heart of the cultural center at historic Plaza San Martin. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this upscale area. If you're interested, there's an optional wine tasting trip to El Querandi, a historic house in the colonial district that started as a bar back in 1920.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Intercontinental)
Included Activities
- Flight from Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires
- Hotel check-in at Plaza San Martin
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting trip to El Querandi in the historical district
Landmarks/POIs Plaza San Martin 
- Day 7
Buenos Aires
Take a guided city tour visiting the iconic pink Casa Rosada palace, the cathedral, and the vibrant La Boca neighborhood with its colorful buildings and local street art. The afternoon is free for you to relax and explore on your own. This evening, you'll see some of Buenos Aires' most talented tango dancers perform their passionate and precise steps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Tango performance at El Viejo Almacen)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Intercontinental)
Included Activities
- Buenos Aires City Tour with Local Specialist
- Visit to Casa Rosada (pink palace)
- Visit to cathedral
- Exploration of La Boca neighborhood
- Tango performance with talented dancers
Landmarks/POIs Casa Rosada Cathedral of Buenos Aires La Boca El Viejo Almacen - Day 8
San Antonio de Areco
Travel to San Antonio de Areco, where gaucho traditions run deep in the pampas region. You'll walk through its quaint cobblestoned streets lined with over 30 silversmiths. Visit a local workshop where artisans craft traditional alpargatas shoes, then check out a gaucho painter's studio for a drawing demonstration. The day ends with an asado steak dinner at a family-owned gaucho ranch, which includes horseback riding demonstrations, music, dance, and a leather gift.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Asado steak lunch with empanadas, salads, sausages, chicken and beef, and flan with dulce de leche for dessert at family-owned gaucho ranch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Intercontinental)
Included Activities
- Tour of San Antonio de Areco with quaint streets and silversmiths
- Visit to local workshop for traditional alpargatas shoe making by artisans with special abilities
- Visit to gaucho painter's studio with drawing demonstration
- Asado steak lunch with empanadas, salads, sausages, chicken and beef at family-owned gaucho ranch
- Gaucho horseback riding demonstrations and lively show
- Leather accessory gift typical of the region
- Learn how to grill asado
Landmarks/POIs San Antonio de Areco - Day 9
Lima
Arrive in Lima, Peru's capital and the 'City of Kings'. Meet your local host and head to your hotel in the upscale Miraflores shopping district. This evening you'll join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer from airport
- Arrival dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
Landmarks/POIs Miraflores - Day 10
Lima
Explore Lima's UNESCO-listed Historic Centre with a Local Specialist and see the colonial heritage. You'll admire the ornate baroque facades of the Church of San Francisco and explore its hidden catacombs. Next, you'll meet Chef Ignacio Barrios and visit a local market to learn about Peruvian ingredients. From there, you'll head to his cooking school for a demonstration on preparing popular Peruvian dishes, followed by a Be My Guest lunch where you'll taste the food. The afternoon is yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Be My Guest lunch at Chef Ignacio's cooking school with sampling of prepared Peruvian dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lima's UNESCO-listed Historic Centre
- Visit to Church of San Francisco with exploration of catacombs
- Visit to local market with Chef Ignacio Barrios
- Cooking school demonstration on preparing Peruvian dishes
- Be My Guest lunch at cooking school with sampling of prepared dishes
Landmarks/POIs Lima Historic Centre Church of San Francisco - Day 11
Lima to Sacred Valley
Fly from Lima to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. You'll visit Manos de la Comunidad Weaving Centre to learn about local textile traditions and the four Andean camels. Meet master Quechua weaver Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, who preserves ancient pre-Columbian weaving techniques. You'll stay overnight at a former 18th-century colonial-style monastery hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Exclusive lunch at Manos de la Comunidad in outdoor space near the Weaving Centre), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lima to Cusco
- Visit to Manos de la Comunidad Weaving Centre
- Meeting with master Quechua weaver Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez
- Learning about pre-Columbian weaving techniques and Andean traditions
Landmarks/POIs Manos de la Comunidad - Day 12
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Start with the famous Ollantaytambo hilltop fortress built from massive stone blocks in the Sacred Valley. Board the Vistadome train for a scenic journey to Machu Picchu with a light snack included. Once there, explore this UNESCO-listed fortress with a Local Specialist, visiting the Temple of the Sun, House of the Priest, Sacred Plaza, and Intihuatana stone. You'll dine at your hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Light snack on Vistadome train), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El MaPi)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ollantaytambo Inca fortress
- Guided tour of Ollantaytambo ruins
- Vistadome train journey to Machu Picchu with light snack included
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins with Local Specialist
- Visit to Temple of the Sun
- Visit to House of the Priest
- Visit to Sacred Plaza
- Visit to Intihuatana stone
Landmarks/POIs Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun Sacred Plaza Intihuatana - Day 13
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Return to Machu Picchu this morning for a final chance to explore the mythical fortress at your own pace. Head back toward Cusco, stopping along the way at a local chichería to taste chicha, a traditional Peruvian corn beer. Local women will show you how this historic Incan favorite is brewed and share its rich heritage dating back centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cusco)
Included Activities
- Return visit and independent exploration of Machu Picchu
- Stop at local chichería
- Tasting of chicha (Peruvian corn beer)
- Learning about chicha brewing from local women
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu - Day 14
Cusco
Explore the sacred city of Cusco this morning with a Local Specialist. You'll admire the 16th-century Spanish colonial buildings built on former Inca temple foundations. See the baroque Cathedral on Plaza de Armas and the 17th-century Church of Santo Domingo. Visit the Sacsayhuaman fortress ruins and nearby storage warehouses where the Incas kept grain. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco with Local Specialist
- Visit to baroque Cathedral on Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Church of Santo Domingo
- Visit to Sacsayhuaman fortress ruins
- Visit to Inca grain storage warehouses
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Cathedral of Cusco Church of Santo Domingo Sacsayhuaman Koricancha - Day 15
Cusco to Lima
Leave Cusco late this morning and return to Lima with the afternoon at leisure. This evening, explore the Larco Museum with a Local Specialist and discover the world's largest private collection of pre-Columbian Peruvian art plus extensive gold and silver artifacts from ancient times. You'll finish with a memorable Farewell Dinner in the museum's garden.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner in Larco Museum garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima)
Included Activities
- Flight from Cusco to Lima
- Evening tour of Rafael Larco Herrera Museum with Local Specialist
- Exploration of pre-Columbian art collection
- Exploration of Peruvian gold and silver collection
- Farewell Dinner in museum garden
Landmarks/POIs Larco Museum - Day 16
Lima
Say goodbye to Lima and head to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in this vibrant South American capital if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer to airport
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Lima
