Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll arrive in Rio de Janeiro and get settled into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace, whether that's walking around nearby neighborhoods, grabbing lunch at a local spot, or just taking it easy after your travels.
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
After some free time this morning, you'll meet your tour director at 3:30pm for a drive past Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. From there, you're heading to Sugarloaf Mountain where a cable car takes you up 1,300 feet for city views. Later, you'll have caipirinhas at a cocktail party overlooking Guanabara Bay and the Atlantic Ocean to kick off the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches
- Cable car ascent to Sugarloaf Mountain summit
- Cocktail party with traditional caipirinhas at Sugarloaf Mountain
Landmarks Sugarloaf Mountain Ipanema Beach Copacabana Beach Guanabara Bay - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
The day starts with a trip to Christ the Redeemer, the iconic statue sitting 2,300 feet up on Corcovado Mountain. A cog railway gets you to the top for 360-degree views of Rio. Then you'll head downtown to see the Sambodromo and Cathedral, with some free time in the afternoon to do your own thing. For dinner, you're having churrascaria with traditional Brazilian barbecued meats.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Churrascaria feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style)
Included Activities
- Cog railway ascent to Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain
- Visit to downtown Rio de Janeiro
- View the Sambódromo
- Visit the Cathedral
- Dinner at a churrascaria with barbecued meats
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Sambódromo Rio de Janeiro Cathedral - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro
This is a full day to do whatever you want in Rio. You could spend it on one of the famous beaches, hit up the shopping areas, try restaurants, or simply relax at your hotel. It's completely up to you how to spend your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Petropolis (mountain resort and former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II)
- Day 5
Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu Falls
You'll fly from Rio to Iguassu Falls today and head into Brazil's Iguassu National Park with a local guide. From the Brazilian side, you'll see the massive panorama of waterfalls stretching about 2 miles wide with cataracts reaching up to 250 feet tall. The whole area is surrounded by tropical vegetation and rainforest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Iguassu National Park (Brazilian side)
- Walkway tours of Iguassu Falls
Landmarks Iguassu Falls Iguassu National Park (Brazilian side) - Day 6
Iguassu Falls (Argentine side)
After crossing the border by motorcoach to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls, you'll take an ecological jungle train for a closer look at things. Walking along pathways and catwalks, you'll get views right from above the falls and then head down to the lower trails to see smaller cataracts up close. The rest of the day is free back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorcoach border crossing to Argentina
- Ecological Jungle Train ride
- Walking tour of Iguassu Falls catwalks (Argentine side)
- Rainforest trail walk to lower falls
Landmarks Iguassu National Park (Argentine side) Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) Devil's Gorge - Day 7
Iguassu Falls to Buenos Aires
You're crossing into Argentina by motorcoach and heading to Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport for a flight to Buenos Aires. Once you arrive, your tour director will take you on a walking tour through this city with its wide boulevards and outdoor cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Buenos Aires
Landmarks Buenos Aires 
- Day 8
Buenos Aires
Sightseeing starts in La Boca, the historic district where the city's first port was located. Then you'll move to San Telmo with its colonial buildings and artist spots. You'll see Plaza de Mayo and the pink Government House, plus the Metropolitan Cathedral and Teatro Colon opera house. At Recoleta Cemetery, you'll learn about Eva Peron's burial site. A hands-on cooking class teaches you how to make empanadas. Later, you'll have tango lessons at a local milonga followed by dinner with Argentine steaks and a tango show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring Argentine steaks and local specialties at a tango house)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of La Boca district
- Visit to San Telmo
- Visit to Plaza de Mayo
- View La Casa Rosada (President's Pink House)
- Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
- Drive past Teatro Colón opera house
- Visit to Recoleta Cemetery
- Empanada cooking class
- Tango lessons at a local milonga
- Farewell dinner with Argentine steaks
- Professional Tango Show
Landmarks La Boca San Telmo Plaza de Mayo La Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral Teatro Colón Recoleta Cemetery - Day 9
Buenos Aires
You're heading into the pampas to spend the day at a working Argentine ranch, or estancia. After a traditional welcome with empanadas and local drinks, you'll ride in a carriage through the grasslands to learn about gaucho culture. An authentic lunch featuring Argentine beef comes with salad, desserts, and live music and dancing by the gauchos. The day finishes with a gaucho horseback demonstration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic feast at the estancia with world-renowned Argentine beef, salad, desserts, and live music and dance by gauchos)
Included Activities
- Traditional welcome with empanadas and local beverages
- Carriage ride through the pampas
- Lunch at the estancia with Argentine beef, salad, and desserts
- Live music and dance performance by gauchos
- Equestrian demonstration by gauchos
Landmarks Argentine Pampas - Day 10
Buenos Aires to Bariloche
You'll fly south to Bariloche in Patagonia, arriving in the early evening on the shores of Lago Nahuel Huapi. Your tour director will take you on a casual walk through town to see the city hall, a clock tower in Municipality Square, and some famous chocolate factories.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely stroll through Bariloche
- Visit to city hall
- Visit to clock tower in Municipality Square
- Visit to famous chocolate factories
Landmarks Lago Nahuel Huapi Bariloche - Day 11
Bariloche
This alpine resort town offers beautiful scenery all around. You'll take a chairlift up Cerro Campanario to a lookout point with views of surrounding lakes and Andes peaks. After that, you'll take a leisurely drive around Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay, and finish with lunch at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Chairlift ride to Cerro Campanario lookout point
- Guided sightseeing of alpine scenery
- Leisurely drive around Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks Cerro Campanario Llao Llao Peninsula Lago Moreno Lopez Bay - Day 12
Bariloche to Puerto Varas (Andes Lake Crossing)
Today you're doing an Andes Lake Crossing from Argentina into Chile. You'll board a boat for a cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest, then continue by motorcoach through emerald lakes and thick pine forests with snow-capped Andes peaks around you. Look for Osorno Volcano as you cross Lago Todos los Santos by catamaran, and then head to Puerto Varas with its tree-lined streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest
- Motorcoach journey through emerald lakes and pine forests
- Catamaran crossing of Lago Todos los Santos
- Drive around Lago Llanquihue to Puerto Varas
Landmarks Lago Nahuel Huapi Puerto Blest Lago Todos los Santos Osorno Volcano Lago Llanquihue Puerto Varas - Day 13
Puerto Varas to Santiago
Your morning takes you through Puerto Montt, the Chilean seaport nearby, where you'll see the harbor full of fishing boats and the waterfront lined with seafood stalls. Then you'll transfer to the airport for a flight north to Santiago, positioned between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Puerto Montt seaport
- Visit to waterfront fishing harbor
- Visit to seafood stalls at local market in Angelmo
Landmarks Puerto Montt Angelmo Market Santiago 
- Day 14
Santiago
A local guide will walk you through Santiago's history starting at La Moneda, the Government Palace, then to Plaza de Armas, the main square, and the 18th-century cathedral. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant with a glass of regional wine included. Back at your hotel, the evening is free with suggestions from your tour director on what to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant with a glass of regional wine)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Santiago
- Visit to La Moneda (Government Palace)
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to 18th-century cathedral
- Lunch at a local restaurant with regional wine
Landmarks La Moneda Plaza de Armas Santiago Cathedral Barrio Bellavista - Day 15
Santiago
The day is completely yours to do independent activities. You might explore the coastal region west of Santiago or just relax around the city. Tonight your tour director is hosting a special farewell dinner to wrap up your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special farewell dinner)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar (drive through hills of Chile's wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, and continue along the coast to nearby Viña del Mar)
Landmarks Valparaiso Viña del Mar - Day 16
Santiago to Lima
You'll fly to Lima today and be met by your tour company representative. The rest of your day is free to relax and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lima - Day 17
Lima
Your guided sightseeing includes Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the 18th-century San Francisco Monastery with its unique cloisters. Later you'll drive to the Larco Herrera Museum to see some of the best Pre-Columbian art around, followed by dinner at the museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in the beautiful Peruvian café at Larco Herrera Museum)
Included Activities
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Government Palace
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to 18th-century San Francisco Monastery
- Guided tour of Larco Herrera Museum
- Dinner at Larco Herrera Museum
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Government Palace Lima Cathedral San Francisco Monastery Larco Herrera Museum - Day 18
Lima to Sacred Valley
You're flying to Cusco and spending the day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You'll visit Sacsayhuaman, a fortress made of gigantic stones with some blocks over 350 tons. Then you'll see the Kenko Amphitheater and Puca Pucara before getting to Pisaq, a mountain village with one of the best Indian markets in the region. You'll stay in the Sacred Valley tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Sacsayhuaman
- Visit to Kenko Amphitheater
- Visit to Puca Pucara
- Visit to Pisaq mountain village
- Shopping at famous Indian market in Pisaq
Landmarks Temple of Sacsayhuaman Kenko Amphitheater Puca Pucara Pisaq 
- Day 19
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Starting with the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo, you'll visit a local home to meet families and see how they live. Then you're boarding the Vistadome train for a scenic journey through the Urubamba Valley. When you arrive, you'll climb the mountainside to Machu Picchu. Your local guide will introduce you to this intact fortress with its temples, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. Tonight, you'll learn to make a perfect Pisco Sour at a cooking demonstration before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner following Pisco Sour cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Visit to Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo
- Visit to local family home in Sacred Valley
- Vistadome train journey through Urubamba Valley
- Ascent to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Pisco Sour cooking demonstration
- Dinner
Landmarks Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Machu Picchu Vilcanota River 
- Day 20
Machu Picchu
You have the morning free at Machu Picchu and can wake early to watch the sunrise over the ruins with your second included entrance. After lunch, you'll take the train back to the Sacred Valley and continue on to Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing at Machu Picchu
- Second entrance to Machu Picchu ruins
- Lunch
- Train journey back to Sacred Valley
- Transfer to Cusco
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 21
Cusco
Your guided tour of Cusco starts at Plaza de Armas with the imposing cathedral, construction started in 1550 and took 100 years to finish. You'll go to Koricancha and Santo Domingo Monastery to see how these sites connect. The Temple of the Sun at Koricancha was the most important Inca site dedicated to sun worship, with walls once covered in gold before Spanish looting. You'll browse San Pedro Market for shopping and have afternoon leisure time. Your tour director hosts a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Cusco Cathedral
- Visit to Koricancha Temple of the Sun
- Visit to Santo Domingo Monastery
- Visit to San Pedro Market
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Cusco Cathedral Koricancha Santo Domingo Monastery San Pedro Market - Day 22
Cusco to Lima
A short flight brings you back to Lima, and the rest of your day is free to explore the city however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lima - Day 23
Lima
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
