15-DAY BEST OF SOUTH AMERICA

You will be welcomed at the airport, driven to your hotel in Lima and you will then have the rest of your day free to spend as you wish. Lima, also known as the ‘City of Kings’, was founded in 1535 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. Located directly on the Pacific coast, Peru’s capital city is a melting pot of cultures where you will encounter people, flavours and history from different regions. The bustling metropolis has something for all tastes and ages.

From: Jorge Chavez International Airport
To: Hotel Antigua Miraflores

You will be welcomed at the airport and driven to your hotel in Lima.

Located in the heart of Lima’s Miraflores district, the five-star Casa Andina Premium Miraflores sits just a few minutes walk from the main boardwalk and tourist areas of the neighborhood.

The well-equipped rooms offer a unique experience, perfectly combining the contemporary with the colonial style which the city is so well known for. Inside the hotel, you’ll find the Alma Restaurant & Bar which offers a buffet breakfast each morning and gourmet dishes throughout the day.

At the hotel, you’ll also find a spa offering a range of treatments and a beautiful indoor pool. Address: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores, Avenida la Paz, Miraflores, Peru

Today, you’ll embark on a colonial and contemporary city tour of Lima. You’ll visit numerous must-see sights including the San Francisco Monastery. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a guided visit to one of Lima’s most noted museums, the Larco Museum, which houses the world’s largest private collection of Peruvian pre-Columbian Art, focussing on women’s roles in ancient Peru. After the tour, you’ll have the option to enjoy a
visit to Parque de la Exposición with dinner in a local restaurant afterwards.

In the historical centre, admire the colourful colonial architecture around the Plaza San Martín and the main square, Plaza de Armas where you can also see the Government Palace, the cathedral, and the municipality building.

From here, visit the San Francisco Monastery and discover its underground maze of tunnels and catacombs. Finally, head to Lima’s contemporary districts, Miraflores and San Isidro, that combine beautiful parks, such as El Olivar and Parque del Amor with shopping centres, and modern architecture.

End your tour at the Larco Museum and appreciate over 45,000 objects including pre-Columbian ceramics, textiles, gold and silver pieces. Don’t miss the museum’s famous and unique erotic ceramics collection from the Mochica culture.

Address: Lima, Peru

During the Spanish colonial era, Lima was one of the most important cities in Peru. The Plaza de Armas of Lima, also known as the Main Square of Lima, was established by Francisco Pizarro in the 16th-century and stood at the epicentre of the era. Located in the historic centre of Lima,
Plaza de Armas maintains its status as the core of the city even today.

Fringed by iconic buildings, the 140-square-metre square is home to some of the best architecture in the whole of Peru including the Government Palace and home of Peru’s president, the 17th-century cathedral of Lima, Archbishop’s Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace, and the Palace of the Union.

Plaza de Armas of Lima is also scattered with colonial-style buildings which are renowned for their intricately-carved wooden balconies, some of the most exquisite Moorish-style balconies in the world. The square is a wonderful place to soak up the Peruvian history and wander its pedestrianised streets behind the Municipal Palace which are filled with charming cafes and eateries.

Address: Plaza central Lima, Cercado de Lima 15001, Peru

During the Spanish colonial era, Lima was one of the most important cities in Peru. The Plaza de Armas of Lima, also known as the Main Square of Lima, was established by Francisco Pizarro in the 16th-century and stood at the epicentre of the era. Located in the historic centre of Lima,
Plaza de Armas maintains its status as the core of the city even today.

Fringed by iconic buildings, the 140-square-metre square is home to some of the best architecture in the whole of Peru including the Government Palace and home of Peru’s president, the 17th-century cathedral of Lima, Archbishop’s Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace, and the Palace of the Union.

Plaza de Armas of Lima is also scattered with colonial-style buildings which are renowned for their intricately-carved wooden balconies, some of the most exquisite Moorish-style balconies in the world. The square is a wonderful place to soak up the Peruvian history and wander its pedestrianised streets behind the Municipal Palace which are filled with charming cafes and eateries.

Address: Plaza central Lima, Cercado de Lima 15001, Peru

One of the most popular places to stay and live and arguably one of the coolest neighbourhoods of Lima, Miraflores lies on the outskirts of the city and has a lot to offer both travellers and locals.

Along its boardwalk, you’ll find a couple of miles of spectacular, uninterrupted parks which boast unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean. Whilst Lima is known as the gastronomical capital of South America, Miraflores is where the best known, most gourmet and most experimental restaurants lie.

The occupation of Miraflores dates back to the oldest occupation of the Peruvian Coast, the first settlers were fishermen. the area was later occupied by several ancient cultures and the most significant reminder of this is Huaca Pucllana, a pyramid and the only pre-Inca ruin remaining in Miraflores.

Address: Miraflores, Peru

Situated in the historic centre of Lima, Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, or the Saint Francis Monastery as its also known, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.

Along with Lima Cathedral, the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco is one of the most significant religious complexes in Lima and also one of the most impressive monuments of colonial architecture in the whole of South America.

As well as the church and monastery, the bright-yellowcoloured complex is also home to a library and bone-lined catacombs for which it is famous for estimated to contain the remains of over 70,000 people. The library houses 25,000 antique texts, many of which pre-date the conquest.

The convent and church give a unique insight into what religious life may have been like during colonial times. As well as the library and catacombs, other highlights include the beautifully preserved wooden stairs and the impressive Moorish dome carved out of Nicaraguan cedar in 1625 which looms over the staircase.

Address: Jirón Lampa, Cercado de Lima 15001, Peru

Established in 1926 by Rafael Larco Hoyle, a pioneer of Peruvian archaeology, Larco Museum is home to an impressive collection of pre- columbian art. Located in an 18th-century viceroyalty mansion, the museum is fringed by stunning gardens.

With a collection composed of 45,000 objects, the museum is one of the largest collections of ceramics in Lima collected from the Cupisnique, Chimú, Chancay, Nazca and Inca cultures. The museum’s collection showcases these cultures in a chronological fashion which spans 3,000 years of Peruvian history.

Larco Museum is also home to a fantastic collection of fine gold and silver objects from ancient Peru as well as a famous erotic archaeological collection which is not to be missed. You’ll take a guided tour that focuses on women’s roles in ancient Peru.

Address: Av. Simón Bolivar 1515, Pueblo Libre 15084, Peru

You will be picked up at the hotel and driven to the city centre. You will visit the Parque de la Exposición, one of the biggest waterparks that exists within a city. There, you can marvel at different shapes of fountains illuminated with different colours.

The highlight of each evening is the music show at the biggest fountain with the water dancing at the rhythm of the tunes. After the show, you will stop at a famous restaurant in Barranco to enjoy a buffet dinner and a spectacular show of traditional folk dances from the Coast, Sierras and Jungle of Peru.

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Address: Av. 28 de Julio, Cercado de Lima 15046, Peru

From: Arequipa
To: Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon International Airport

You will be picked up at a given time at the hotel and brought to the airport in order to take your flight to Cusco.

From: Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon International Airport
To: Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco Airport (CUZ)

Fly to Cusco.

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From: Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco Airport (CUZ)
To: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness

Upon arrival in Cusco, you’ll be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel via a visit to the Chinchero community.

Chinchero is an area known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow. A typical Andean town, Chinchero is known for its ancient Inca ruins and its colonial church.

Set at 3,762 metres above sea level on a high plain, the village of Chinchero boasts beautiful mountain views of snowcapped peaks.

The land is some of the richest in the Sacred Valley, a wide variety of crops can be grown which suggests why the Inca people may have chosen to settle here.

The town’s main square is home to a huge Inca all and ten trapezoid-shaped alcoves which house the town’s colourful Sunday market. Here, you’ll see locals gather to buy, sell and trade traditional goods such as woven clothes.

The colonial church built in 1607 stands in the town’s plaza. Built on top of a previous Incan Palace, the church is famed for its stunning ornate painted ceiling.

Address: Chinchero, Peru

Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built along the Vilcanota riverbank, on the lands of an old 17th-century colonial hacienda, just one and a half hours from the city of Cusco and forty minutes from the Ollantaytambo train station, on the way to Machu Picchu. The hotel has rooms decorated in colonial style and others with modern and minimalist style.

Enjoy unforgettable days in the suites of Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness and let yourself be part of its mysticism in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It combines the magical encounter of two periods: the ancient Inca culture and the colonial majesty, in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

Address: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel

Today, you’ll visit Ollantaytambo, a typical Inca community. Towering above the tow, you’ll find the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Steep stone terraces rising from the edge of town lead up to the fortress ruins at the top of the hill. A stone stairway leads up through the terrace walls, allowing visitors to step out on them. Afterwards, you’ll have lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon, you’ll have the option to visit the Moray and Maras Ruins as well as take a trek to Yucay.

Located at the far end of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, this precious gem of an archaeological site is known to few tourists. Located at 2,792 metres above sea level, Ollantaytambo is a great alternative to Machu Picchu and one of the most common starting points for the famous Inca Trail.

This ancient Inca fortress was built during the Inca Empire in the 15th century and served as the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti. During the Spanish conquest of Peru, Ollantaytambo was the famed stronghold for Manco Inca Yupanqui, leader of the Inca resistance, and is known as one
of the few places that Spanish conquistadors lost a major battle.

The approach to Ollantaytambo is guarded by huge, steep terraces. These terraces played a part in the battle to overcome the Spanish conquistadors as they were showered with arrows from the heights above and were unable to climb the terraces. Ollantaytambo is the second most wellpreserved archaeological site in the whole of Peru.

Address: Ollantaytambo, Peru

Your guide will take you on a tour to the different Inca communities and antique salt mines.

You will start the tour with a visit to Moray, a Pre-Incan site built with round, agricultural terraces, some of them up to 150 metres deep. The little Andean community which is famous for its embedded amphitheatre. The evidence seemed to suggest that Moray was an important Inca agricultural research centre.

Nearby, you will visit the salt flats near the small village of Maras. Since before Incan times, saltwater has been distributed in pans and dried for harvesting, making Maras in Inca times an important trading centre. The harvesting is up to this day done by hand and the view of this complex of nearly 3,000 wells is spectacular.

Address: Moray, Maras, Peru

Take an easy and relaxing hike to enjoy nature. Behind the Plaza of Yucay, you will see an impressive group of terraces that follow the outline of the mountain and are still in use by the locals.

The trail will take you to witness also the old Incan water channel used for the irrigation of the agricultural terraces.

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Address: Yucay, Peru

This morning, you’ll transfer by bus to Ollantaytambo train station where the tour starts by train through the fertile plain of the Urubamba valley and on to Aguas Calientes. From there, a bus will take you to Machu Picchu. Known as the Lost City of the Incas, this cultural heritage of mankind is a beautifully located impressive stone city constructed with a technique incredible for its era and even for present times. After a two-hour guided tour, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

From: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
To: Ollantaytambo

This morning, you’ll transfer by bus to the train station of Ollantaytambo where the tour starts by train that goes through the fertile plain of the Urubamba valley and on to Aguas Calientes.

From: Ollantaytambo
To: Aguas Calientes

From: Aguas Calientes
To: Machu Picchu

You’ll drive up the steep mountain to the ruin town on a small bus.

Covering an area of 37,302 hectares, the National Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu is a truly spectacular sight which leaves visitors with their mouths agape. The mist, high altitude, sprawling city and lush vegetation all add to this remarkable sight.

In addition to being one of the most recognisable and highlysought after landmarks to visit in Peru, Machu Picchu is one of the most important monuments of the Inca Empire. Estimated to have been built around 1450 BC, its construction would have demanded a number of specialists in architecture, engineering and astronomy, and of course a heroic number of workers.

During the 16th century, Machu Picchu was abandoned; however, it was maintained and inhabited by local farmers so didn’t ever fall into complete disarray. Luckily the sight was never revealed to Spanish colonists and remained almost entirely forgotten about until the early 20th century.

Designated as a UNESCO’s World Heritage List, this aweinspiring Inca city is on the bucket list of almost every traveller and is one of the most important Inca legacies left for us to marvel at.

Address: Machu Picchu, Peru

From: Machu Picchu
To: Aguas Calientes

From: Aguas Calientes
To: Cusco

You’ll then be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel is a 5-star boutique hotel that combines the essence of history, luxury and well-being, located in the heart of the Inca city.

Cusco Boutique is also a hotel-museum built in an old colonial mansion that has been divided into seven strategic areas, transporting guests to the 16th century. Here you will be able to listen and visualize the history of each artwork since it houses more than 300 pieces of art.

Aranwa is the only hotel in the city of Cusco that will transport guests to the 20th century with its elegant furniture, unique details and its beautiful and antique gramophones.

Cusco Boutique has elegant rooms finely decorated, taking care of every detail in order to delight its guests. For the relaxation and rest of guests, all rooms are equipped with an intelligent oxygen system, and spacious spa-inspired bathrooms with electric radiant floor heating system, Scottish showers and whirlpool tubs.

Address: Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel, San Juan de Dios, Cusco, Peru

You’ll start your city tour at the typical San Pedro Market and take in the lively bustle of the workers and their colourful stands. Then, from Plaza de Armas, you’ll visit the impressive Renaissance-style Cusco Cathedral. Make your way through small alleys edged with Incan walls until you reach
Koricancha, the temple dedicated to the sun, Inti. Then, you’ll journey into the past as you explore Sacsayhuamán, the Inca ceremonial fortress dedicated to the sun.

Start your city tour at the typical San Pedro Market and take in the lively bustle of the workers and their colourful stands filled with fruits, vegetables, spices and other local products.

Then, from the “Plaza de Armas”, you’ll visit the impressive Renaissance-style Cathedral. Make your way through small alleys edged with Incan walls until you reach Koricancha, the temple dedicated to the sun, “Inti”. Believed to be the most important temple for the Incas, it was destroyed by the Spanish conquerors in the 16th century. Its foundations were used to build the Catholic Church Santo Domingo.

Journey into the past as you explore Sacsayhuamán, the Inca ceremonial fortress dedicated to the sun. Admire the gigantic rocks used to build the site and the way they were perfectly fitted together: some are as high as 8.5 metres and weigh up to 200 tonness.

Address: Cusco, Peru

Serving as Cusco’s main square, Plaza De Armas sits in the heart of the capital city fringed with colonial arcades, wide stone pathways and well-kept colourful gardens. Although in ancient times, the square was much large, it is still as important today as it was then.

Plaza De Armas is home to the imposing and iconic Cusco Cathedral at the northern end as well as the impressively ornate Church of La Compañía de Jesús on the southern end. The pedestrian alley of Loreto is a particular highlight due to its perfectly-preserved carved stone Inca walls.

Framed by Spanish colonial buildings, the square is the location for many big events in Cusco including Inti Raymi – the Inca Festival of the Sun – and the religious festival of Corpus Christi. The flags of Peru and Tahuantinsuyo fly here daily.

Worth a visit both day and night, Plaza De Armas has a different feeling for both. Surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants and eateries as well as lively bars and pavement cafes, this square is the hub of activity in Cusco.

Address: PLAZA MAYOR CENTRO DE, Cusco 08000, Peru

The mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cusco, the cathedral is in the historic centre of the city, in Plaza de Armas. In addition to being the religious centre for Roman Catholics in the city, the cathedral is home to many colonial artworks in addition to archaeological artefacts and relics.

Before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, the square was home to the Inca palace of Viracocha, the most prominent deity of the Inca people, the palace was called Kiswarkancha and was used as an armoury.

When the Spanish colonists arrived, the palace was destroyed and replaced by the cathedral in an effort to eradicate Inca religion. The workforce that built the cathedral were Incan labourers.

Furthering their quest to destroy every form of the Incan religious architecture, the Spanish took the stones from Sacsayhuamán, a sacred and defensive structure on the outskirts of the city to build their cathedral. Similarly, once they discover that the sand in the square was holy, it was put into the cathedrals mortar.

The architecture of the building is in typical GothicRennaissance style with the addition of Baroque, a classic example of European architecture of the era.

Address: Cusco 08000, Peru

Situated on the outskirts of Cusco, Sacsayhuaman is an archaeological marvel which has baffled geologists and historians for many years. Covering an area of 12 square miles, Sacsayhuaman is architectural work of art of huge megalithic walls made of stones that each weigh anything
from 99 to 138 tonnes.

Recent studies have dated the stones at 3,000 years old and some even older. At an altitude of 3,700 metres above the sea level, the stones are arranged in three-tiered walls and are the biggest stones ever seen in Incan construction. No mortar was used during the process of building the complex and each stone of varying sizes and shapes is perfectly and tightly fitted together.

It is estimated that over 20,000 workers wre involved in the construction of the site; although, some theorists have suggested it was the work of aliens and others have suggested it was the work of ancient giants. All we know for sure is, the precision construction on display is one of the
most impressive displays of Incan ingenuity ever seen.

The Sacsayhuaman site along with the city of Cusco was declared a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983.

Address: Sacsayhuaman, Peru

South America’s oldest continuously inhabited city, Cusco’s immense history oozes from its streets, bustling squares and surrounding valleys.

The gateway to Machu Picchu, Cusco is often used as a stopover point en route to discovering one of the many fine examples of Inca engineering in the surrounding region. Here, ancient Inca temples sit beside ornate cathedrals and local people stroll through the boutique-lined streets with their llama in tow.

Spend your time here strolling the cobblestone streets, admiring the colonial period architecture, seeking out cool cafes and taking a Peruvian cooking class. There are an unlimited number of ways to fill a Cusco itinerary with your time.

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Address: Cusco, Peru

Today, you’ll take a full-day bus tour from Cusco to Puno that leads you through the Peruvian highland along snow-covered peaks of the Andes, small villages and reaches its highest point in La Raya at 4,300 metres above sea level. On route, you will visit the town of Andahuaylillas, the ruins of Racchi and the small town of Pucara. Your lunch in a typical restaurant en route is included. Upon arrival in Puno, you’ll have the evening free to explore.

Today, you’ll take a full-day bus tour from Cusco to Puno that leads you through the Peruvian highland along snow-covered peaks of the Andes, small villages and reaches its highest point in La Raya at 4,300 metres above sea level. On route, you will visit the town of Andahuaylillas, the ruins of Racchi and the small town of Pucara. Your lunch in a typical restaurant en route is included.

Address: Andahuaylillas 08210, Peru

It is believed there was already a small chapel in Andahuaylillas, built on an Inca temple, which was used as an Indian Reduction at the end of the XVI century, building of the temple as we know it began in 1610, through the initiative of the parish priest Juan Perez de Bocanegra.

In the interior are two beautifully painted organs that are considered the oldest in America. This majestic artistry is also reflected in the coffered ceiling of Mudejar influence, the mural paintings of Luis de Riaño; paintings of the Cusqueña School of Art, the polychromy of the ceilings and the triumphal arch that divides the presbytery and the main nave.

Its baptistery retains the baptismal formula in Latin, Spanish, Quechua, Aymara and Puquina. The paintings which adorn the walls are framed by enormous mouldings of cedar wood and gold leaf.

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Address: Andahuaylillas, Peru

A stay at GHL Lake Titicaca, on the private island of Esteves, offers you a privileged position from which to marvel at the richly-coloured dawn sky or relax at the end of the day with a glass of red wine as you watch the sunset over the lake.

The hotel is located at one extreme of Lake Titicaca, in the bay of Puno on a rocky hill surrounded by the extensive reed forest that dominates this side of the bay. The hotel has a private pier from where boats set sail to the islands of Uros, Taquile or Amantani.

Located 45 minutes from Manco Capac Juliaca International Airport, the hotel has 123 rooms. Guests can buy folk art from the gift shop, try their hand on the classic pool table in the bar, take pictures from the observation deck or be pampered in the Wellness & Relax area.

Los Uros restaurant offers international and Peruvian dishes, including a range of traditional Andean specialities, where regional products and ingredients are used. And for the perfect end to the day, Taquile Bar opens its doors and offers cocktails and macerated drinks like the coca sour.
Address: Hotel Libertador Lago Titicaca, Sesquicentenario, Puno, Peru

This morning, you’ll be transferred to Puno’s dock where you will depart towards the Uros Islands on Titicaca Lake. The Uros are 40 small floating islands made of packed totora (reed), located within the Titicaca National Reserve. Here the inhabitants of the lake, the Uros, live just as their ancestors did, maintaining their customs and idiosyncrasies. After visiting the Uros Islands, you’ll continue by boat to Taquile Island. Then, you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.

From: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca
To: Puno

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Puno’s dock where you will depart towards the Uros Islands on Titicaca Lake.

Indigenous to Peru and Bolivia, Uru people live on around 120 floating islands, handmade using materials surrounding Lake Titicaca, where the islands are. The lake lies on the border of Peru and Bolivia. Forming three main groups; Uru-Chipaya, Uru-Murato, and Uru-Iruito, only the Uru-Iruito live on the Bolivian side of the border.

The Uru people descend from those who spoke Puquina language, although the languages have been lost for over 500 years, after years of trading and eventually intermarrying with the Aymara tribe.

The islands were originally built as a form of defence, with the original watchtower still remaining on the central island. Everything is made from strong totora reeds. In fact, every aspect of the Uru people’s lives involve the totora reeds, including as a staple part of their diet and medicine.

The islands are stabilised by roots that are formed by the reeds that grow on the surface of the water. The reeds provide a stable surface as they intertwine naturally, however they rot fast, so extra layers are added every three months to stop the island from sinking too much.

Address: Lake Titicaca, Peru

A tiny island on Lake Titicaca, Taquile is home to just 2,200 inhabitants, despite being a popular stop along the tourist trail.

Taquileños are famed for their textile, woven and dyed by women, and sewen by men, they are known for making the best handicrafts in the country.

As a society that focuses on community collectivism, the people of Taquile live life by the Inca motto, “do not steal, do not lie, do not be lazy”, creating self-sufficiency for the island and its people through agriculture, fishing and tourism.

Address: Taquile Island, Peru

From: Puno
To: Inca Manco Capac International Airport

From: Inca Manco Capac International Airport
To: Jorge Chavez International Airport

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From: Jorge Chavez International Airport
To: Lima

Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Located in the heart of Lima’s Miraflores district, the five-star Casa Andina Premium Miraflores sits just a few minutes walk from the main boardwalk and tourist areas of the neighborhood.

The well-equipped rooms offer a unique experience, perfectly combining the contemporary with the colonial style which the city is so well known for. Inside the hotel, you’ll find the Alma Restaurant & Bar which offers a buffet breakfast each morning and gourmet dishes throughout the day.

At the hotel, you’ll also find a spa offering a range of treatments and a beautiful indoor pool.

Address: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores, Avenida la Paz, Miraflores, Peru

This morning, you’ll transfer from the hotel to the airport in Lima. Upon arrival in Iguazu, you’ll be transferred to your hotel on the Brazilian side. Iguazu is known for being home to the mighty Iguazu Falls. Fifteen kilometres before joining the Parana River, the Iguazu overcomes an abrupt uneven ground and then, amidst an exuberant forest, hurls itself into 275 falls that cascade over a U-shaped precipice 2,700 meters wide.

From: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
To: Jorge Chavez International Airport

From: Jorge Chavez International Airport
To: Cataratas International Airport

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From: Cataratas International Airport
To: Wish Foz do Iguaçu

Just 20 minutes from the famous Iguazu Falls and six kilometres from the airport, right on the border between Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, the luxurious Wish Foz is a beautiful five-star resort.

Its exquisite infrastructure for families and couples and the advanced level of services, aimed at guests more demanding, qualify as an excellent choice in hosting, being chosen as the “The Best Resort in Brazil”.

The luxury hotel owns the 2016 Best Resort Award, as well as the 2017 and 2018 Best Resort for Families in South America. The resort features free WiFi, three international restaurants and several outdoor pools.

The Golf Grill is the resort’s main restaurant and it serves breakfast and a full buffet with salads and hot dishes prepared. Forneria di Como offers a relaxed atmosphere, which welcomes guests, both for lunch and dinner. The Frontera Sur is Argentinian-themed restaurant and its main dishes are the noble meats.

Address: Wish Foz do Iguaçu – Avenida das Cataratas – Tamanduá, Foz do Iguaçu – State of Paraná, Brazil

This morning, you’ll leave your hotel on the Brazilian side by motorcoach and cross the Iguassu National Park towards the Brazilian Falls. You’ll walk along the paths following the cascades and then along the catwalk which leads you very close to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat. You will enjoy magnificent views. Afterwards, you’ll take an elevator to go up back to the road, and there you will board the motorcoach which will take you to the Argentinean side of the falls.

You will leave your hotel on the Brazilian side by motorcoach and cross the Iguassu National Park towards the Brazilian Falls.

You’ll walk along the paths following the cascades and then along the catwalk which leads you very close to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat. You will enjoy magnificent views. Afterwards, you’ll take an elevator to go up back to the road, and there you will board the motorcoach which will take you to the Argentinean side of the falls.

You will make a short stop at the Visitor’s Centre and proceed from there along the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls, to the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades. The Ecological Jungle Train leads you to the most impressive observation point of the falls –The Devil ́s Throat. After the visit, you’ll transfer to the hotel on the Brazilian side of the falls.

Address: Iguazu Falls

This morning, you’ll transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital city. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you’ll transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you’ll have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to spend as you wish. In the evening, you’ll head to the famous tango house, El Viejo Almacen for a unique tango show followed by dinner. This is the perfect way to introduce you to Argentina and all its charms!.

From: Wish Foz do Iguaçu
To: Cataratas International Airport

From: Cataratas International Airport
To: Buenos Aires Airport

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From: RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport
To: Windsor Excelsior Hotel

Set in the very certain of Buenos Aires, Grand Brizo brings together modernity and traditional Argentinian design to create a spacious and relaxing environment for your time in the city.

Situating itself just moments from all of the city’s attractions as well as the financial district, Grand Brio Buenos Aires is perfect for travellers, family vacations and business travellers alike with a range of rooms standards that cater to all.

There are a total of 192 rooms with designs that aim to bring light and brightness to your day, each of the rooms offers the level of attention to detail that aims to both introduce you to Argentina as well as offer home comforts for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Address: Grand Brizo Buenos Aires, Cerrito, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Visiting a Tango Show is a must when you are in Buenos Aires.

The Tango tradition started at the end of the last century, developed from a mixture of various rhythms, which were originally danced in the poorer quarters. In the beginning, Tango was only danced by men, accompanied by flutes, violins and guitars.

The flutes were later replaced by the “bandoneón” (a type of accordion), which gave the Tango its distinctive flavour. Reflecting the nostalgia and melancholy of mostly European immigrants, the tango brought up some great musicians, such as Astor Piazzolla and Anibal Troilo.

You’ll transfer from the hotel and drive to one of the famous Tango Houses for dinner including drinks. Then, you’ll enjoy the tango show with its music, singing and dancing.

After the tango show, you’ll return to the hotel. No guide assistance.

Address: Av. Independencia 299, C1099 AAC, Buenos Aires, Argentina

During the city tour, you will see the Plaza de Mayo, with the Casa Rosada, the seat of the government, the Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral, home of the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. The tour goes then onto the district, San Telmo, one of the most modern and desired places to live in Buenos Aires. The worker district La Boca is famous for its colourful tinhouses and Recoleta is the quarter of the rich of Buenos Aires.

This morning, you’ll say goodbye to Argentina and transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival in Rio, you’ll meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Rio de Janeiro is surrounded by natural beauty on all sides, with Christ the Redeemer perched on top of Corcovado blessing the city and Sugar Loaf, one of the most famous postcards of the country. You’ll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish.

From: Buenos Aires
To: Buenos Aires Airport

From: Buenos Aires Airport
To: RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport

+ optional (not included in price)

From: RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport
To: Windsor Excelsior Hotel

Copacapbana is one of Rio’s most iconic beaches and the Windsor Excelsior Hotel puts you directly on it. Breathing in the beauty of this oceanside location will present you with a base for amazing experiences in this marvellous city.

The Windsor Excelsior Hotel brings together old-time class and refinement with the additions of luxurious amenities to bring a complete package when in Jio.

Large bay windows will ensure you never miss a moment in one the most happening locations while additions facilities like the gym, pool bar and on site restaurant with a true Brazilian flair make this a hotel to remember. The rooms at Windsor Excelsior are fresh, crisp and spacious with opulent comfort.

Address: Windsor Excelsior Hotel – Avenida Atlântica – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This morning, you’ll take a train ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain, a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the scenic landscapes of the beaches and city. You’ll then head up the steps to see the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. You’ll then pass by Rio’s world-famous beaches and board a cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain before heading to downtown to tick off some of Rio’s must-see landmarks.

This morning, you’ll leave the hotel and head to Cosme Velho Station to board a cog-train for the ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain at 748 metres high. The train ride takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest’s lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy the scenic landscapes of the beaches and city.

Disembarking at the top of Corcovado, you’ll then head up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. After appreciating the breathtaking view unfolding below, you will descend by train.

The tour then proceeds to pass by Rio’s world-famous beaches as far as Urca District to board a cable car for a twostaged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain at 390 metres high. Then, you’ll head back down and drive along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park as far as downtown.

You’ll visit the downtown area, passing by the financial and business centre and by other attractions such as the Candelaria Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa Arches, Municipal Theatre, National Library, Fine Arts Museum, and by the Sambadrome, site of Rio’s famous Carnival parade.

Address: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Standing tall over Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer is an icon of the city, if not of the country. Standing at the summit of 704-metre-high Mount Corcovado, this colossal statue of Jesus Christ stands at 30 metres tall with arms outstretched measuring 28 metres across on an 8-metre-high stone pedestal. This statue is the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world.

Completed in 1931, the statue was proposed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro in 1921. A year later, the first stone was laid. The statue is made of reinforced concrete and covered in a mosaic of thousands upon thousands of triangular soapstone tiles.

To reach the statue, you can take escalators, the cog train or the panoramic elevators that were added in 2002.

Address: Parque Nacional da Tijuca – Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil

Sugarloaf Mountain, known locally as Pao de Acucar, is one of the most iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro. Stretching up to a massive 396 metres, the observation platform at the top boasts wonderful views over the city, its modern skyscrapers, its harbour, its beaches and of course, the Christ the Redeemer statue in the distance.

To reach the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, you can either opt to take the cable car up both hills or you can hike up to the top of the first then take the cable car to the second. Both hills feature a number of restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops as well as forest walks and an interactive museum.

Address: Sugarloaf Mountain – Urca, Rio de Janeiro – State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sāo Sebastiāo do Rio de Janeiro and the See of the city, the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Sebastian, the patron of the city.

Designed by Edgar de Oliveira da Fonseca, the cathedral is modern in style yet reminiscent of Mayan pyramids; construction began in 1964 and was completed in 1979, although it became the replacement for the seat of the archdiocese in 1976. Seating up to 20,000 people, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral is commonly known as the New Cathedral. The cathedral it proceeds is the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel of the Ancient See, built in the 18th century, it is now commonly known as the Old Cathedral.

Address: Av. Chile, 245 – Centro – Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20031-170, Brazil

In the evening, you’ll visit a folklore and Carnival show featuring skilled dancers, entertainers, samba bands and wonderful costumes in a wonderful display of Brazilian folklore and Carnival.

If you like, you can also enjoy dinner whilst watching the show.

+ optional (not included in price)

Address: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This day finished your South America tour. In the morning, you’ll have breakfast and check out of your hotel. When you’re ready, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your departing flight.

From: Rio de Janeiro
To: RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport

When you’re ready, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your departing flight.