Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago and head to your hotel to settle in. This evening you're joining a welcome dinner with fellow travelers and your tour director, so you'll get to know the group right away.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Santiago to Valparaíso to Santiago
Today you're traveling to Valparaiso on the coast. The city's known for its colorful clifside houses and strong art scene. You'll walk through the historic quarter, take a funicular ride for views of the vibrant buildings and port, then have lunch at a local vineyard before heading back to Santiago.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local vineyard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Valparaíso historic quarter
- Funicular ride with views of Valparaíso
Landmarks Valparaíso Historic Quarter - Day 3
Santiago
A guided tour takes you through Chile's capital this morning, with views of the snow-capped Andes and Pacific in the distance. After that, you have the afternoon free to explore on your own. For dinner, you'll choose from two featured restaurants in the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santiago)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Santiago
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Liguria Lastarria - Traditional Chilean dishes including empanadas, tuna tartar and Chilean-style pichanga, accompanied by cocktails, wine and beer
- Dinner at Ambrosia - Chef Carolina Bazán's fusion of Chilean and French cuisine featuring ceviche in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere
Landmarks Andes Mountains - Day 4
Santiago to Buenos Aires
You're flying to Buenos Aires today. After transferring to your hotel in the upscale Recoleta district, you'll see the area's beautiful parks and grand mansions. Later in the evening, you'll catch a tango demonstration and try some authentic tapas to get a feel for local culture.
- Meals
- Dinner (Tango demonstration and tapas)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Tango demonstration and tapas
Landmarks Recoleta 
- Day 5
Buenos Aires
A guided tour walks you through Buenos Aires' iconic neighborhoods this morning. You'll see the Italian-influenced La Boca with its colorful streets, the bohemian Palermo district full of eateries and galleries, and La Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Perón is buried. For dinner, you have three restaurants to choose from.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of La Boca neighborhood
- Guided exploration of Palermo neighborhood
- Visit to La Recoleta Cemetery
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Fogon Asado - South American barbecued meats
- Dinner at Fervor - Old-world steakhouse with Argentine cuisine featuring grilled meats and seafood
- Dinner and Tango Show - Argentine dishes accompanied by a passionate tango show
Landmarks La Boca Palermo La Recoleta Cemetery - Day 6
Buenos Aires
You get to pick how you spend your day with three options. Either cruise through the rivers and canals of the Paraná Delta in the island town of Tigre, visit Plaza San Martin and other landmarks to explore Buenos Aires' Parisian side, or tour the iconic Teatro Colón opera house.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buenos Aires)
Optional Activities
- Tigre Cruise - Cruise over the rivers and canals of the Paraná Delta
- Parisian Walking Tour - Discover the Parisian character of Buenos Aires, visiting Plaza San Martin and Plazoleta Pellegrini
- Teatro Colón Tour - Tour of the iconic Teatro Colón opera house, noted for its impeccable acoustics
Landmarks Tigre Paraná Delta Plaza San Martin Teatro Colón - Day 7
Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls
Flying to Iguazu Falls today, you'll arrive on the Argentine side where the falls straddle the border with Brazil. You'll board the Rainforest Ecological Train to reach walkways and viewing points, including one overlooking the 80-metre-deep Devil's Throat. Your hotel, Gran Melia Iguazu, is the only one actually inside the national park.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Rainforest Ecological Train experience
- Viewing points including Devil's Throat
Landmarks Iguazú Falls Devil's Throat Iguazú National Park 
- Day 8
Iguazú Falls
You'll spend the day taking in views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side with leisurely walks between viewing platforms. Later, pick your own adventure either a jet boat safari to get close to the cascades or a helicopter ride for aerial views. The evening wraps up with a sommelier-led wine tasting and cheese pairings at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Wine tasting with cheese pairings)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iguazú Falls)
Included Activities
- Leisurely walks on Brazilian side viewing platforms
- Wine tasting and cheese pairings at Gran Melia Iguazú
Optional Activities
- Jet Boat Safari - Close-up experience of Iguazú Falls' roaring cascades
- Helicopter Ride - Scenic aerial views of Iguazú Falls
Landmarks Iguazú Falls - Day 9
Iguazú Falls to Rio de Janeiro
You have some free time to explore at leisure this morning before flying to Rio de Janeiro. After transferring to your art deco hotel across from Copacabana Beach, you'll have dinner at the hotel and can take in views of the golden sand and ocean.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copacabana Palace)
Landmarks Copacabana Beach 
- Day 10
Rio de Janeiro
Starting early, you'll head up to Corcovado mountain to see the Christ the Redeemer statue, an art deco sculpture that dominates Rio's skyline with sweeping city views. Lunch features Brazilian barbecue at a local restaurant. By evening you're taking a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain's summit to watch the sunset and toast the incredible views with a drink.
- Meals
- Lunch (Brazilian barbecue at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copacabana Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit to Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer statue with panoramic views
- Lunch at local restaurant with Brazilian barbecue
- Cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain summit for sunset and drinks
Landmarks Corcovado Christ the Redeemer Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 11
Rio de Janeiro
You have a Freedom of Choice activity today to see more of Rio. Either explore the Tijuca Rainforest by open-top jeep or take a boat tour along Guanabara Bay to see Rio's beautiful coastline from the water.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copacabana Palace)
Optional Activities
- Jeep Tour - Discover the beauty of the Tijuca Rainforest by open-top jeep
- Guanabara Bay Boat Tour - Half-day boat tour of Rio de Janeiro's beautiful coastline through tranquil waters
Landmarks Tijuca Rainforest Guanabara Bay - Day 12
Rio de Janeiro to Lima
Early this morning you're transferring to the airport for your flight to Lima. Your guide meets you and you'll have lunch at Café del Museo before visiting the Larco Museum. Later you'll head to your hotel to settle in.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Café del Museo)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Country Club Lima Hotel), Hotel (InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Café del Museo
- Visit to Larco Museum
Landmarks Larco Museum 
- Day 13
Lima
You're exploring Lima's World Heritage historic centre with a guide today. After that, you'll travel to a private hacienda for a signature experience with traditional South American cuisine and a Peruvian Paso horse show. The day ends with a visit to the ruins of Pachacamac.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional South American fare at private hacienda)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Country Club Lima Hotel), Hotel (InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Lima's World Heritage-listed historic centre
- Lunch at private hacienda with traditional South American fare
- Peruvian Paso horse show
- Visit to ruins of Pachacamac
Landmarks Lima Historic Centre Pachacamac - Day 14
Lima to Sacred Valley
After breakfast you're flying to Cusco, the ancient Inca capital. From there you head to the Sacred Valley where you'll have a signature experience at a working corn farm. You'll enjoy farm-to-table lunch and learn about local cuisine traditions before arriving at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at working corn farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Explora Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Flight to Cusco
- Visit to working corn farm at Hacienda Sarapampa
- Farm-to-table lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa
Landmarks Cusco Sacred Valley 
- Day 15
Sacred Valley
You're visiting a small community in the Sacred Valley where locals will welcome you. Watch a traditional weaving demonstration to see how Peru's colorful textiles are made by hand, then enjoy traditional lunch with views of the Andes. After that, you'll explore the glistening Salt Mines of Maras and the fascinating circular terraces at Moray before having dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch with Andes mountains and surrounding valleys views), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Explora Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Welcome by local Misminay community
- Traditional weaving demonstration
- Traditional lunch with Andes views
- Visit to Salt Mines of Maras
- Visit to Moray archaeological site with Incan circular terraces
- Guided exploration of Sacred Valley
Landmarks Misminay Community Salt Mines of Maras Moray Andes Mountains 
- Day 16
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
You're boarding Inca Rail's First Class train today for a journey through forested landscapes to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. You'll have a gourmet Andean-inspired lunch on board while taking in the views. After arriving, you have free time before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Gourmet Andean-inspired lunch on Inca Rail First Class train), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Inca Rail First Class Machu Picchu Train
- Gourmet Andean-inspired lunch on board train
Landmarks Aguas Calientes 
- Day 17
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
This morning a local guide takes you through Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. You'll spend time exploring this heritage site and natural setting. Later you board the PeruRail Vistadome train for the return trip to Sacred Valley, then transfer by coach to Cusco for the evening at your hotel in the historic city center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cusco)
Included Activities
- Locally guided exploration of Machu Picchu
- PeruRail Vistadome Machu Picchu Train return journey
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 18
Cusco
A guided tour takes you through Cusco starting at Plaza de Armas in the historic centre. This afternoon you choose your own activity either a cooking class to learn traditional Peruvian dishes or visit the 15th-century dry stone Sacsayhuamán citadel. Tonight you're having dinner at MAP Café in the courtyard of the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at MAP Café in the central courtyard of the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Cusco
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
Optional Activities
- Peruvian Cooking Class - Learn to prepare traditional Peruvian dishes and discover traditional ingredients
- Sacsayhuamán Citadel Visit - Explore the 15th-century dry stone archaeological site
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Sacsayhuamán Museum of Pre-Columbian Art - Day 19
Cusco to Amazon (Iquitos)
You're boarding an early flight to Iquitos in the Peruvian Amazon. Your coach takes you through the rainforest region with commentary and a boxed lunch along the way. At Nauta you board the boutique Delfin III vessel. After meeting your naturalist guides and settling into your cabin, you'll take a skiff exploration along the Marañón River as dusk falls, looking for wildlife. Dinner is a three-course meal back on board.
- Meals
- Lunch (Boxed lunch en route to Nauta), Dinner (Three-course dinner on board Delfin III)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon River)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer through rainforest with commentary
- Skiff exploration along Marañón River at dusk
- Three-course dinner on board Delfin III
Landmarks Iquitos Peruvian Amazon Marañón River 
- Day 20
Amazon River Cruise
This morning you're meeting a local Shaman to learn about rainforest plant uses for medicine and what it takes to become a Shaman. After lunch on board, you'll take to the water by kayak, paddling along quieter tributaries. Keep watch for birds, monkeys, and maybe the elusive pink river dolphin as small communities pass by on the riverbanks.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board Delfin III)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon River)
Included Activities
- Meeting with local Shaman to learn about rainforest plants and medicine
- Kayaking along tributary tributaries
Landmarks Peruvian Amazon - Day 21
Amazon River Cruise
You're heading out in a skiff with your naturalist guide for fishing and wildlife spotting in Nauta Caño, where piranha live in the river. You'll visit a local community to see how residents use forest species for food and household items. In the afternoon, a trail walk takes you through the rainforest to see the ecosystem up close with frogs, snakes, and insects. You'll also reach the confluence where the Marañón and Ucayali rivers merge, considered the point where the Amazon River begins.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board Delfin III)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon River)
Included Activities
- Skiff exploration in Nauta Caño with fishing opportunity
- Visit to local community
- Rainforest trail walk at Nauta Caño
- Visit to confluence of Marañón and Ucayali rivers
Landmarks Nauta Caño Marañón River Ucayali River - Day 22
Amazon to Iquitos
This morning you're leaving the Delfin III. On the way to Iquitos airport, you'll stop at the Tropical Amazon Aquarium to see more than 60 species of tropical fish and learn about the river's aquatic biodiversity. Your South American adventure wraps up at Iquitos Airport.
Included Activities
- Visit to Tropical Amazon Aquarium
Landmarks Tropical Amazon Aquarium
