Comfort
Explorer
Best of Peru, Argentina & Brazil
21 days • 5
5
Excellent
1 reviews
21 days
Start
Lima, Peru
Finish
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Code
GGKPC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
20 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Public bus, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (20 nights)
From £5,839(21 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
See the famed Machu Picchu – perched high in the Andes on a mountaintop, surrounded by mountain rainforest – and discover the secrets and history of this iconic Inca ruin.
Spend a full day exploring the floating islands of Uros (made entirely of reeds) on Lake Titicaca and make the most of the chance to meet the local Uru people who live here.
Visit the scenic Sacred Valley, where you’ll stop for lunch in the Huilloq community and participate in their ceremony blessing Pachamama. Listen to their life stories of the Andean highlands and learn more about their fascinating culture through a textile demonstration.
Look for rainbows in the mist from both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides as you marvel at the power of Iguazu Falls which are higher than Niagara Falls and wider than Victoria Falls.
Visit a local Guarani community to meet some of the region’s few remaining indigenous people and learn how the falls were created when the serpent god M’Boy split the river in half.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip visits places that are at high altitude, where it’s common for travellers to experience altitude sickness. Regardless of your age, gender and fitness, please see the ‘Medical and Health Information’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
Visitors are not permitted to explore Machu Picchu without a Machu Picchu guide (this doesn’t include your trip leader) and must follow set routes within the site. This trip includes one guided visit of Machu Picchu (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Your leader will provide more information to ensure you get the most out of your visit to this incredible site.
There are several orientation walks and city tours during this trip so there will be quite a lot of walking. It’s important to always bring plenty of water, wear comfortable walking shoes and ensure you use adequate sun protection.
According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same route, but be aware that it is possible that members of the same group might be visiting Machu Picchu on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted.
Itinerary
Discover the delights of South America in Peru, Argentina and Brazil
There are many sides to South America, from the energy of the cities, the beauty of the lansdcapes and the spirit of its people. Discover it all on this trip that winds through the Inca heartlands and jungles of Peru, the enigmatic cities and natural wonders of Argentina and the dynamism of Brazil's vivacious Rio. See animals, meet locals, traverse trails and marvel at all the contrasts of this very special corner of the world.
Inclusions
Meals
20 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Public bus, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (20 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Lima - Leader-led Miraflores walking tour
Lima - Guided tour, including San Francisco Monastery, the Catacombs and Central Market
Islas Ballestas - Guided tour
Nazca Lines - Viewing tower
Nazca - Pachamanca dinner
Arequipa - Walking tour
Arequipa - San Ignacio Chapel
Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee
Arequipa - Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Puno - Sillustani archaeological site
Puno - Lake Titicaca day tour
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included)
Sacred Valley - Community visit
Sacred Valley - Coffee & cake
Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
Buenos Aires - City tour
Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
Iguazu Falls - Guarani community visit
Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
Rio de Janeiro - City tour
Optional activities
Lima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52
Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Lima - Cathedral of Lima (entrance fee) - PEN12
Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (excluding 77 PEN Taxes at Nazca Airport) - USD100
Arequipa - Juanita Museum Admission Fee - PEN20
Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
1 Day Inca Trail - USD465
Buenos Aires - Football game (prices from) - USD120
Buenos Aires - Tango show ticket prices from - USD120
Iguazu Falls - Bird Park Entrance - BRL80
Iguazu Falls - Helicopter ride (min 3 people) - BRL630
Iguazu Falls - Zodiac ride up to the falls - USD90
Rio de Janeiro - Carnival rehearsal (June to Carnival only) from - BRL120
Rio de Janeiro - Samba show from - BRL200
Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car (entrance) - BRL160
Rio de Janeiro - Football game tickets from - BRL400
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip starts in Lima on Day 1 at 2pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore the city. This trip ends on Day 21 and you are free to leave at any time.
4. This trip includes domestic and international flights as indicated on the trip map. The flights from Lima through to Buenos Aires have a luggage allowance of 23kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on. The flights from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu, and Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro have a luggage allowance of 15kg for check in luggage and 5kg for carry on. Argentina is particularly strict on these limits.
5. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. These details are used to obtain entrance and transport tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
6. This trip includes taking the train to Machu Picchu. You can choose to hike the 1-Day Inca Trail for an additional cost. Please see Day 11 of the Itinerary and contact your booking agent if you’re interested in this activity.
7. We recommend you take USD cash with you to Argentina and change it locally. While ATMs are widely available, there is a daily limit for withdrawals and the exchange rate does fluctuate.
8. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same circuit. Regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site.
Reviews (1)
5 stars
1
Nicholas
Jul 18, 2023
Our guide was as local as it gets- you could ask him anything about the history and ways of the people of Peru, and he would have an answer.
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