Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and head to your hotel to settle in. After relaxing through the morning until noon, you'll take a city tour through Colonial Lima's UNESCO sites including Plaza de Armas, Casa de Pizarro, and the Church and Monastery of San Francisco. Later you'll tour the Armano private museum and National Museum of Popular Art and Archaeology before returning to your hotel in Miraflores District.
- Meals
- Lunch (Typical Peruvian restaurant)
Included Activities
- City tour of Colonial Lima
- Visit Plaza de Armas and government palace
- Visit Casa de Pizarro
- Visit Church and Monastery of San Francisco with catacombs
- Visit Armano private museum specializing in pre-Inca culture
- Visit National Museum of Popular Art and Archaeology
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel facilities
- Explore Miraflores District on your own pace
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Government Palace Casa de Pizarro Church and Monastery of San Francisco Armano private museum National Museum of Popular Art and Archaeology - Day 2
Lima
Late breakfast at your hotel gets the day started, then you'll head out to explore modern Lima districts in the afternoon. Lunch happens at Cala Restaurant where you can try their Mediterranean-Peruvian fusion cuisine with Pacific Ocean views. The afternoon includes walking through Miraflores and San Isidro, spending time at the Pacific shores, then heading to Hacienda Mamacona for a show featuring Peruvian step horses followed by Creole dinner and traditional regional dances.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Tasting lunch at Cala Restaurant with Mediterranean and Peruvian fusion cuisine and stunning Pacific Ocean views)
Included Activities
- Late breakfast at hotel
- Visit modern districts of Miraflores and San Isidro
- Visit Pacific Ocean shores
- Hacienda Mamacona show featuring Peruvian step horses
- Ride one of the unique step horses
- Tasting dinner with Creole food at Hacienda Mamacona
- Spectacle with traditional regional dances
Optional Activities
- Rest at hotel facilities
- Walk around hotel and visit handicraft shops
Landmarks/POIs Miraflores District San Isidro District Cala Restaurant Hacienda Mamacona Pacific Ocean - Day 3
Lima to Cuzco
You'll transfer to Lima airport and fly to Cuzco. After arriving, head to your hotel and grab lunch. In the afternoon, a city tour takes you through Kori-Cancha (the Temple of the Sun), the Monastery of Santo Domingo, Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and the old town with its distinctive 12-angle stone work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- City tour of Cuzco
- Visit Kori-Cancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Visit Monastery of Santo Domingo
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit cathedral
- Visit old town with stone of 12 angles
Landmarks/POIs Kori-Cancha Monastery of Santo Domingo Plaza de Armas Cuzco Cathedral - Day 4
Cuzco to Sacred Valley
After breakfast you'll visit the ruins surrounding Cuzco including Sacsay Huaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambo Machay. Back in the city, you'll head toward the Sacred Valley of the Incas. At Awanakancha you'll learn about llama, alpaca, and vicuna fiber and traditional weaving techniques. Stop at Pisac's artisan market, have lunch at El Parador de Moray, and visit the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo before settling into your accommodation in the Sacred Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at El Parador de Moray in the Sacred Valley of the Incas)
Included Activities
- Visit ruins of Sacsay Huaman
- Visit Qenqo
- Visit Puca Pucara
- Visit Tambo Machay
- Visit Awanakancha to learn about South American camelids fiber and ancient weaving techniques
- Visit Pisac artisan market
- Visit Ollantaytambo Inca fortress
Landmarks/POIs Sacsay Huaman Qenqo Puca Pucara Tambo Machay Awanakancha Pisac El Parador de Moray Ollantaytambo - Day 5
Machu Picchu
After breakfast you'll transfer to Ollantaytambo Station and board the Vista Dome train to Aguas Calientes. A 25-minute bus ride takes you to Machu Picchu's citadel where you'll get a guided tour of the Inca site. Free time lets you explore on your own before lunch at Machu Picchu Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. You'll return to Cuzco via train with free time for personal activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at Machu Picchu Belmond Sanctuary Lodge with Peruvian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Train journey on Vista Dome train to Aguas Calientes
- Bus transfer to Machu Picchu citadel
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu citadel
- Free time to walk around the archaeological site
- Return train journey to Cuzco via Ollantaytambo
Optional Activities
- Private activities in Cuzco after returning
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo Station Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu Belmond Sanctuary Lodge - Day 6
Cuzco to Puno
After breakfast, a private bus takes you about 400 km to Puno. Along the way you'll visit the Church of Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, the Temple of Viracocha, and the Necropolis of Sillustani near Puno. Lunch happens en route, and if weather cooperates you'll see the snowy Andes peaks. You'll arrive in Puno and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the way)
Included Activities
- Visit Church of Andahuaylillas
- Visit Raqchi
- Visit Temple of Viracocha
- Visit Necropolis of Sillustani
Landmarks/POIs Church of Andahuaylillas Raqchi Temple of Viracocha Necropolis of Sillustani - Day 7
Puno to Isla del Sol
After breakfast you'll cross the border to Bolivia and head to Copacabana, an important Catholic shrine with a 16th-century Virgin Mary image built by Spanish conquistadors. You'll cruise to Moon Island to visit the Temple of the Sun Virgins Inaku Uyu, then continue to Isla del Sol to see the Temple of the Sun Pilcocaina. Walking with llamas brings you to Posada del Inca Eco Lodge for lunch, then an evening walking tour shows you the community and hilltop for a sunset over Lake Titicaca.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch after registration at Posada del Inca Eco Lodge), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Copacabana shrine
- Cruise to Moon Island
- Visit Temple of the Sun Virgins Iñak Uyu
- Visit Isla del Sol
- Visit Temple of the Sun Pilcocaina
- Light walk with llamas to Posada del Inca Eco Lodge
- Guided walking tour of the island
- Sunset viewing from hilltop overlooking Lake Titicaca
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore surroundings or relax
Landmarks/POIs Copacabana Moon Island Temple of the Sun Virgins Iñak Uyu Isla del Sol Temple of the Sun Pilcocaina Lake Titicaca - Day 8
Isla del Sol to La Paz
After breakfast, you'll head toward La Paz by crossing the Straight of Tiquina, the narrowest part of Lake Titicaca, by boat. Two more hours of driving brings you to La Paz where you'll check into your hotel and have free time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat crossing of the Straight of Tiquina
Optional Activities
- Free time in La Paz
Landmarks/POIs Straight of Tiquina Lake Titicaca - Day 9
La Paz
After breakfast, a guided walking tour takes you through craft markets with clothing, musical instruments, souvenirs, and witchcraft items. You'll continue to the Church of San Francisco and Plaza de Armas surrounded by the Government Palace, Parliament, and Metropolitan Cathedral. Colonial architecture on Calle Jaen gets explored, then you'll head south to the Valley of the Moon with its distinctive erosion formations. Cable cars help you travel between districts including a stop at Killi Killi Viewpoint before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through craft markets
- Visit Church of San Francisco
- Visit Plaza de Armas (Plaza Murillo)
- Visit Valley of the Moon
- Cable car rides between districts
- Visit Killi Killi Viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Church of San Francisco Plaza de Armas Government Palace Parliament Metropolitan Cathedral Calle Jaén Valley of the Moon Killi Killi Viewpoint - Day 10
La Paz to Salar de Uyuni
Early breakfast comes before transferring to the airport for your flight to Uyuni. Your guide picks you up and starts exploring the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat covering over 12,000 km2. A short lunch break happens during exploration, then you'll visit Incahuasi Island surrounded by salt surface and giant cacti reaching over 10 meters tall. After resting at your hotel, you'll head to the Salar's banks for sunset before returning for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Short break for lunch during Salar de Uyuni exploration), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Salar de Uyuni
- Visit Incahuasi Island
- Sunset viewing at the banks of Salar de Uyuni
Landmarks/POIs Salar de Uyuni Incahuasi Island - Day 11
Salar de Uyuni to Los Flamencos
Leaving at 8:00 am, you'll head south returning to the salt flats with their unusual landscapes. Continuing toward the municipality of San Juan you'll see views of the active Ollague volcano. Local communities get visited, then you'll explore Laguna Canapa and Laguna Hedionda. You'll check into Los Flamencos Ecohotel, take a short break, then walk along the lagoon shores where three species of flamingos can be spotted just meters away before returning for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Return to salt flats
- Visit municipality of San Juan
- View Ollague volcano
- Visit local communities (comunarios)
- Visit Laguna Cañapa
- Visit Laguna Hedionda
- Walk along lagoon shores to view three species of flamingos
Landmarks/POIs Ollague volcano Laguna Cañapa Laguna Hedionda - Day 12
Los Flamencos to San Pedro de Atacama
After breakfast you'll reach the highest point of this adventure viewing Licancabur Volcano at 5930 m, Laguna Blanca, and Laguna Verde. You'll explore the geysers Sol de Manana, mud pools, and fumaroles, then visit the emerald Laguna Colorada. Continuing to Hito Cajon, the border village between Bolivia and Chile, you'll complete immigration and customs before heading by bus to San Pedro de Atacama and checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Licancabur Volcano viewpoint
- Visit Laguna Blanca
- Visit Laguna Verde
- Visit geysers Sol de Mañana
- Visit mud pools and fumaroles
- Visit Laguna Colorada
- Border crossing at Hito Cajon
Landmarks/POIs Licancabur Volcano Laguna Blanca Laguna Verde Sol de Mañana Laguna Colorada Hito Cajon - Day 13
San Pedro de Atacama
In the morning you'll visit the Atacama Salt Lake and Laguna Chaxas, then explore Quebrada de Jere. Lunch happens in San Pedro de Atacama. The afternoon takes you to Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountain) and the Valley of the Moon where you'll experience an unusual sunset in this lunar-like valley with its bright colors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at San Pedro de Atacama)
Included Activities
- Visit Atacama Salt Lake
- Visit Laguna Chaxas
- Visit Quebrada de Jere
- Visit Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountain)
- Visit Valley of the Moon
- Sunset viewing at Valley of the Moon
Landmarks/POIs Atacama Salt Lake Laguna Chaxas Quebrada de Jere Cordillera de la Sal Valley of the Moon - Day 14
San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago
After breakfast you'll transfer early to the airport for your flight to Santiago, Chile's capital. After arriving you'll transfer to your hotel and have lunch. An afternoon sightseeing tour passes Club Hipico, Parque O'Higgins, and Palacio Cousino palace built 1870 to 1878. You'll drive through the city center viewing La Moneda government palace, Universidad de Chile, Church of San Francisco, National Library, and Santa Lucia Mountain. The tour follows the Alameda, crosses Rio Mapocho to the artistic Bella Vista district, then ascends Cerro San Cristobal for city views. Modern residential districts Vitacura and Las Condes get passed through before you return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour of Santiago
- Drive past Club Hípico
- Visit Parque O'Higgins
- View Palacio Cousiño palace
- View La Moneda government palace
- View Universidad de Chile
- Visit Church of San Francisco
- View National Library
- View Santa Lucia Mountain
- Drive along the Alameda
- Cross Río Mapocho
- Visit Bella Vista district
- Visit Cerro San Cristobal for city views
- Pass through Vitacura and Las Condes residential districts
Landmarks/POIs Club Hípico Parque O'Higgins Palacio Cousiño La Moneda Universidad de Chile Church of San Francisco National Library Santa Lucia Mountain Alameda Río Mapocho Bella Vista Cerro San Cristobal Vitacura Las Condes - Day 15
Santiago to Buenos Aires
After breakfast you'll transfer early to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital. You'll get a welcome and check into your hotel. An afternoon city tour teaches you about the city's neighborhoods including the city center with Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the bohemian San Telmo district, the port district of La Boca, and upscale Recoleta. An evening tango show with dinner finishes the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Typical tango show with dinner)
Included Activities
- City tour of Buenos Aires
- Visit Plaza de Mayo
- Visit Government Palace
- Visit Casa Rosada
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit San Telmo district
- Visit La Boca port district
- Visit Recoleta district
- Tango show with dinner
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Mayo Government Palace Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral San Telmo La Boca Recoleta - Day 16
Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls
After breakfast you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls. You'll get a welcome at the airport and drive to your hotel on the Argentine side. In the afternoon you'll explore the waterfalls on the Argentine side where you can walk very close between individual waterfalls, culminating at the Devil's Throat where water falls 82 m with deafening noise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Afternoon excursion to Argentine side waterfalls
- Walk close between individual waterfalls
- Visit Devil's Throat
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat - Day 17
Iguazu Falls
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll visit the Brazilian side of the falls to enjoy magnificent panoramic views offering the best impression of this unique natural spectacle's overall extent. You'll return to the hotel to use its facilities or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
- Panoramic viewing of waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Enjoy hotel facilities
- Relax at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls - Day 18
Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. You'll get a welcome and check into your hotel. In the evening you have the option to see a samba show if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Samba show in the evening
- Day 19
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll visit Corcovado mountain featuring the city's 38-meter high Christ Redeemer statue including base. Next comes Sugar Loaf at 395 meters high on the peninsula in Urca Botafogo Bay where Guanabara Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. A fully-glazed funicular takes you to the top. Lunch happens at a barbecue restaurant. In the afternoon you'll visit the colonial town before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a barbecue restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Corcovado
- Visit Christ Redeemer statue
- Visit Sugar Loaf (Pão de Açúcar)
- Funicular ride to Sugar Loaf summit
- Visit colonial town
- Lunch at barbecue restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Corcovado Christ Redeemer Sugar Loaf Guanabara Bay Atlantic Ocean - Day 20
Rio de Janeiro
This day is entirely at your leisure. You'll have the superb beach in front of your hotel available. If interested in optional excursions, your partner is ready to help arrange them.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at the hotel beach
- Optional excursions (available through partner)
- Day 21
Rio de Janeiro
You'll spend time enjoying Rio until it's time to transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Rio de Janeiro until departure
