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SOUTH AMERICA 2025
Duration : 16N / 17D
Tour Highlights :
- SaoPaolo 1N
- Manaus 3N
- RiodeJaneiro 2N
- guassu Falls 2N
- Lima 2N
- Cusco 3N
- Puno 1N
- BuenosAires 2N
Places to visit :
Janauari Lake Metropolitan Cathedral Maracana Stadium
Sugarloaf Mountain Copacabana Beach Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Bird park Palace of Justice Machu Pichu
Tour Itinerary :
Day 1 : Sao Paulo
Transfer from Sao Paulo airport to the hotel.Overnight at Sao Paulo.
Day 2 : SaoPaulo - Manaus
Departure from the hotel after having breakfast.Half day São Paulo city tour panoramic tour including the Paulista avenue,old down town with cathedral and municipal marked, photo stop at Bandeiras monument.Take flight from Sao Paulo toManaus .Dinner and Overnight at Manaus .
Day 3 : Manaus
Departure from the pier by speed boat along the city's waterfront - passing through the scenery of the silts houses,the Alfândega and Guardamoria buildings, the Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market and the various "igarapés" that cross Manaus. Then continuing towards the following places:
Meeting of theWaters where the Solimõesrive rmuddy waters meet the Rio Negro dark waters without mixing, a phenomenon that stretches for more than 12 kilometers, showing a little of the grandeurand complexity of the Amazon ecosystems.
Janauari Lake - an area with great diversity of flora and fauna, such as the beautiful Lily Pads (Vitórias- Régias Amazônicas),and many animals like monkeys, sloths, macaws and other tropical birds. An area where there is also the opportunity to see the pirarucu fish and navigate through"Igarapés"and"Igapós" on traditional canoes. Return to Manaus,contemplating the Amazonian scenery along the banks of the river. Dinner at hotel . Overnight in Manaus.
Day 4 : Manaus
Another day in Manaus to extensively cover and overnight stay in the Amazon Eco Park. We visit the Monkey Forest for a close encounter with the wildlife. Monkeys live in the canopy layer of the Amazon rainforest, which is located 60– 90 feet above the ground, Some monkeys spend their entire lives in the treetops, only rarely coming down to the forest floor.Later we can try our hand on fishing, on the river. The best months for fishing are August to November when the waters are the lowest and the fish aremore concentrated. The areas fished are productive for many exotic species! Besides the colorful Peacock Bass, and the red-bellied, black and white species of piranha. Next, proceed for a night tour of the Amazon in
paddle or motorized canoes, where we have a chance of spotting small alligators and other nocturnal animals. Overnight in Manaus.
Day 5 : Manaus- Rio-de-Janeiro
Fly off from Manaus to Rio-de-Janeiro. Visit to the distinctive Metropolitan Cathedral, a modern structure that takes influence from Mayan pyramids. Visit the Selaron steps a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Get to know to the most legendary places in Brazilian
football.Enter theMaracanã stadium and get toknow behind the scenes of the most important football stadium in Brazil. See the collection of historical objects about moments, matches and important players in the stadium. Visit the dressing rooms, warm up room, the pressroom,and the field area.Take the opportunity to takea photo next to the sideline,on the players’ bench or in the fan zone. Overnight at Rio de Janeiro.
Day 6 : Rio-de-Janeiro Sightseeing
A full day to enjoy the best views of Rio de Janeiro and its main attractions! To get from the base of Corcovado to its summit ,we will take a few minutes train ride up to its summit.On the way we will cross part of the Tijuca Forest,the largest urban forest in the world.At the top we will be welcomed with open arms by Christ the Redeemer, the most representative monument of the country and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. In addition,Corcovado will give us an impressive panoramic view of the city. After lunch, we will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where one of the largest symbols of the city is located.
SugarLoaf :We will travel all the way to the top in two steps by cablecar.The first cablecar takes us to Urca Hill, a vantage points 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands,theRio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain.From this stage,a second cable car takes us up to the top. At 395 meters we will enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niterói. Overnight at Rio de Janeiro.
Day7: Rio-de-Janeiro - Foz do Iguassu
Transfer from Rio de Janeiro to IGU airport to the hotel. Half Day Brazilian side of the falls.We will discover the wonder of Iguazú Falls from the Brazilian side: an unforgettable adventure on foot! Starting with the Hotel das Cataratas, we will take the approximately 1 km route that will bring us face to face with one of the most impressive natural wonders in the worldand that will change our perspective on the power of nature. Born in the Sierrado Mar,the Iguazú River travels1,320 km to form this imposing natural sculpture, with around 280 falls with an average height of 60 meters. We will take the main road of the national park, immersing ourselves in the lush vegetation that populates the impressive local ecosystem.We will arrive at the Mirador de las Cataratas for a first impressive view of the park and the waterfalls,accompanied by the deafening roar of the water surrounding us.We will continue along the carefully designed paths to get closer to the action and we will be able to feel the breeze and mist in the air as we walk over the turbulent waters.We will be able to see the famous Devils Throat,the largest water fall in the system,and we will witness the
impressive force with which the water falls in this majestic natural spectacle! Overnight at Foz do Iguazu.
Day 8 : Foz do Iguassu
Full Day Argentine Falls. We will explore the wonder of Iguazú Falls from the Argentine side!Crossing the Iguazú River through the famous
Tancredo Neves bridge,and just 28 km from the city of Foz de Iguazú,we will find ourselves in the Argentine National Park.After passing through the visitor center,we will take the train that takes us to one of the most impressive points of the place:The imposing Devils Throat- Located in the middle of the Brazilian and Argentine waterfalls,this is the largest waterfall in Iguazú,and we can feel up close the impressive force with which the water falls in the middle of this natural spectacle. Our adventure thenContinues foot: we will visit the other falls while wet our the Upper Circuit of the Park,which covers1,200 meters and if time permits, we can also tour the Lower Circuit,which has a length of 1,750 meters.The trails will take us through lush forests, and we will be always accompanied by the powerful roar of Iguazu’s waters. A true feast for our senses! A tour that combines rainforest and waterfalls. We will drive trucks into the vast wild vegetation joined by experimented guides.We will get off at the pier and board a boat to sail the Iguazú Inferior River canyon, rafting the river rapids to appreciate falls from the San Martín Island peaceful backwater. Then we will visit the Tres Mosqueteros (Three Musketeers) fall, and Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) will crownthetour. Sailing the coast of the island, we will get to the next exciting point: The San Martínfall, the greatest a boat can approach. Overnight at Foz do Iguaçu.
Day 9 : Foz do Iguassu - Lima
Visit the Bird Park. Bird Park is an ecological sanctuary,linking ecotourism with conservation.Huge nurseries provide a basic understanding of
some 900 birds,150 species. Brazilian birds predominate, but there are species from Australia, Africa and Asia represented. It also develops a recognized work of education, research, and Environmental conservation. Other attractions include a butterfly nursery with approximately 25 species of reptiles, where you can see snakes and alligators from just a few meters away. Fly off to Lima.Overnight at Lima.
Day 10 : Lima
We will learn about the two characters of Lima: the modern one, reflected in the districts of Miraflores and SanIsidro;and the historic one, encapsulated in its historic center declared World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.Along the tour through different districts of the city,we will see how the old and the modern coexist in buildings such as the Museum of Italian Art, Palace of Justice, Museum of Lima, Plaza San Martín, among others. We will discover the center of Lima on foot, having the Main Square as the focal point: a beautiful colonial square worthy of photography , surrounded by emblematic buildings such as the Government Palace,the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace.We will have the opportunity to enter one of the most iconic ecclesiastical spaces in Lima, the Convent of Santo Domingo, also declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity and where the relics of three Peruvian saints are found: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Macías.The tour would not be complete without a visit to the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum, one of the most important in the country, exhibiting a valuable collection of almost 45,000 pieces of pre-Hispaniccultures,especially the Mochicas.This museum stands out for being one of the first in the world to have visitable storerooms and to provide virtual access to its entire collection. We will marvel at the quality of its pieces of jewelry, textiles and its enigmatic erotic room, dedicated to ceramics alluding to fertility. We will be dazzled by the nocturnal beauty offered by the most important pre-Hispanic archaeological site in Lima: the Huaca Pucllana.This archaeological jewel located in the middle of the city not only stands out for its impressive pyramidal construction made of almost seven stories of adobe, but also for becoming an important ceremonial and administrative center of the Lima culture.We will tourist different fronts, surrounded by the modern buildings of Miraflores,one of the most important tourist spots in today's Lima, a sample of how the past and the present coexist harmoniously in the City of Kings. We will culminate the visit with a delicious dinner in one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the city with an enviable view of the Huaca Pucllana and its fantastic lighting that will surround us in a charming atmosphere. Overnight at Lima.
Day 11 : Lima-Cusco
After breakfast we will head to the airport and transfer to Cusco hotel. Half Day City Tour and nearby archaeological sites. This charming half-day tour of Cusco offers us a journey through the history of this city. we will be able to appreciate how the Andean and Spanish cultures, as well as the past and the present, coexist inharmony in the Imperial City.We will visit the KoricanchaTemple,which during the Incaempire was a center of worship of the Sun and on which the Santo Domingo convent was later built as part of the evangelization process. Its baroque style façade built on
solid Inca walls perfectly summarizes the syncretism of cultures in the city of Cusco. We would be passing through the Main Square and the cathedral the most important temple in the entire city.It was built by the Spanish on top of the palace of the Inca Huiracoha. Its interior houses a wonderful collection of colonial art composed of goldsmith pieces and representative canvases of the Cusco School of Art. To appreciate the greatness of the Incas,we will visit nearby archaeological sites such as the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which with its enormous carved stone walls constitutes one of the best examples of Incamilitary architecture; Kenko,a ceremonial place where the Sun, Moon and stars were worshiped and Puca Pucara,which during the empire functioned as a rest and lodging place for the Inca troops. Overnight at Cusco.
Day 12 : Cusco
Transfer from Cusco hotel to Ollanta train station. Full Day Machu Picchu - One of the most important tourist landmarks in the world awaits us:Machu Picchu! Our adventure will begin aboard the train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, a picturesque town at the foot of the emblematic Inca citadel. During the train ride we can enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings, with impressive views of majestic mountains,the Vilcanota river and small towns of the Peruvian Andes; a visual feast that fills us with anticipation for the visit to the wonder that is Machu Picchu. After a short bus ride from Aguas Calientes we will find ourselves in front of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World – an unforgettable sight! From there, we will explore the ancient ruins, learning all about the history and mysteries that this mystical and impressive place holds.Surrounded by incomparable landscapes, there will be no shortage of spectacular photo opportunities! Once we have recharged ourselves with the magical energy of Machu Picchu, we will return to Aguas Calientes where we will have free time to have lunch and explore the streets a bit before boarding our return train.Dinner and Overnight at Cusco.
Day 13 : Cusco
Today we explore a major tourist destination: Sacred valley! The Sacred Valley is a region in Peru's Andean highlands. Along with the nearby town of Cusco and the ancient city of Machu Picchu, it formed the heart of the Inca Empire Stretching roughly 60 kilometers, it’s an area of fertile farmland and Spanish colonial villages like Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Pisac is known for its Sunday handicraft market and hilltop Incan citadel.We can visit the traditional market, Incan ruins, cobblestone streets, and adobe houses. Dinner and Overnight at Cusco.
Day 14 : Cusco - Puno
Beautiful landscapes await us! Our journey will be surrounded by the wonderful views of the Southern Valley. A must-see stop is the Church of San Pedro Apóstol, located in the charming village of Andahuaylillas, known as the Sistine Chapel of America for its dazzling baroque decoration, as well as its rich collection of paintings, murals, and other treasures that will undoubtedly capture our attention.Likewise, the archaeological complex of Raqchi, known as the Temple of Wiracocha,is a mandatory stop due to its majestic structure,which stands over 14 meters tall.We cannot miss the mention of La Raya Pass,located at4,335 meters above sea level.Here,we will take a break to admire the splendor of the landscape, with views that include the Chimboya snow-capped peak, part of the majestic Andes mountain range.Don’t forget to capture this magical moment! Later we enjoy the view of Lake Titicaca, is a large freshwater lake in the Andes mountains on the border of Bolivia and Peru.We also visit Rainbow Mountain,that’s famous for its colorful rainbow-like pattern. Finally, our journey will take us to the charming village of Pucará, where the history and beauty of its museum will immerse us in a fascinating tour through its Inca past and cultural traditions. Overnight at Puno.
Day 15 : Puno – Buenos Aires
Transfer from Puno to Buenos Aires by flight. Located in the heart of San Telmo, La Ventana Tango Neighborhood opened its doors to the world in1982.This historic conventillo,fully restored,is a classic journey through Buenos Aires culture over the years.The interiors,preserving the purest essence of the building,provide the perfect setting for a unique experience with 32 artists on stage: two Tango orchestras, a folk music ensemble, dancers,and singers.Our menu includes international dishes as well as typical Argentine cuisine, featuring traditional charcoal-grilled meats and anextensive selection of Argentine wines. Overnight in Buenos Aires.
Day 16 : Buenos Aires
Near the end of our tour,we will arrive in Tigre,where we will embark on a navigation(1hour) through the jungle-like hannels of the Paraná Delta, an immense green labyrinth (750,000 hectares) of islands, islets, rivers, and canals. Return to the embarkation point and get back to hotel and Overnight in Buenos Aires.
Day 17 : Buenos Aires
Morning at leisure until check-out.On an unforgettable journey, we will experience all the magic of BuenosAires. These few hours will showcase the essence of Argentina's capital city.This comprehensive tour of the'Paris of South America' includes visits to the elegant neighborhoods of Recoleta (with its famous cemetery,Palermo, Plaza de Mayo,Casa Rosada,the Metropolitan Cathedral, the modern and trendy Puerto Madero area, and various other iconic buildings and palaces with exceptional architectural, historical, and cultural significance.The tour would be incomplete without exploring the city's original settlements.We will explore the charming neighborhood of San Telmo,once home to the Buenos Aires aristocracy until the late 19th century, and where the renowned antiques market takes Place every Sunday.Lastly,we will visit the vibrant Caminito Street in the colorful Italian immigrant neighbourhood of La Boca. Proceed to the airport for our flight back home.
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