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Premium Peru, Chile & Argentina
18 days • 5
5
Excellent
3 reviews
18 days
Start
Lima, Peru
Finish
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trip Code
GGPEC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
16 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Bicycle, Boat, Train
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (13 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
From £7,273(18 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Experience Peru’s most celebrated sights during an unforgettable day of wildlife activities in the Amazon Jungle and two guided visits to remarkable Machu Picchu – reached by scenic 360 train, this Exclusive Experience allows you to immerse yourself in the landscape.
Take your taste buds on a trip with Exclusive Experiences, including bodega tastings in Santiago, an expert-lead winery tour in Mendoza, a restaurant supporting local single mothers, and a traditional Andean lunch in the Sacred Valley.
Discover the real Buenos Aires during Exclusive Experiences – a traditional asado feast in the home of a local, and a lively tango lesson with two professional dancers and an insider’s day tour of the El Tigre Delta.
Get to know local culture during Exclusive Experiences, including interactions with two local communities in Peru, and explore with expert guides in Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
Is this trip right for you?
Due to the high altitude of the places we visit some people can suffer altitude sickness, regardless of age, gender or fitness. It even happened to Sir Edmund Hillary! Please see the 'Medical and health information' section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
This trip visits South America's west coast, the Andes and the Amazon Jungle, which means you'll need a flexible wardrobe no matter what time of year you travel. Please review the 'Climate and seasonal information' and 'Packing' sections of the Essential Trip Information.
Visitors are not permitted to explore Machu Picchu without a Machu Picchu guide (not our trip leaders) and must follow set routes within the site. This trip includes two guided visits of Machu Picchu and each visit is approximately 1.5 - 2 hours long. Your leader will provide more information to ensure you get the most out of your visits to this incredible site.
During the colder months, usually between April and October, the border crossing between Chile and Argentina may be closed due to snowfalls. In that event, your emergency funds may be needed to purchase a flight between Santiago and Mendoza. Please see the 'Money matters' section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
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.
Travellers who choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means that you may not be able to have photos together, overlooking Machu Picchu. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings. It is possible for passengers who have taken the train to join passengers who have done the Inca Trail on the 2nd visit of Machu Picchu, by repeating the guided tour. If you are interested in this option, you must tell your sales agent when you book.
Itinerary
Experience the very best of Peru, Chile and Argentina
Capture the true essence of South America on an 18-day Premium adventure through Peru, Chile and Argentina. This journey showcases the continent’s diversity of natural beauty, historic wonder and world-class cuisine, passing by the Andes and the Amazon, Mendoza and the majestic Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and sultry Santiago, all the way to the Argentinian powerhouse of Buenos Aires. Gain an insight into ancient Inca culture and local communities, indulge in fine food and some of the region’s best wine, and get to the heart of each destination with expert local knowledge at every step.
Inclusions
Meals
16 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Bicycle, Boat, Train
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (13 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
Included activities
Lima - Downtown walking tour
Lima - Alameda Chabuca Granda tour and tastings
Lima - San Francisco Monastery and the Catacombs
Lima - Welcome Dinner
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Amazon Jungle - Night boat tour
Amazon Jungle - Oxbow Lake
Amazon Jungle - Night jungle walk
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Cusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian Guide
Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee)
Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site
Sacred Valley - Community workshops visit
Sacred Valley - Home-cooked lunch
Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
Machu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visit
Ollantaytambo - 360 degree train to Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu - Second visit
Santiago - Welcome Dinner
Santiago - City tour
Santiago - Gourmet bodega lunch
Casablanca Valley - Winery tour and tasting
Valparaiso - Rooftop pisco sours
Valparaiso - Walking tour
Valparaiso - Museum of Fine Arts (entrance fee)
Mendoza - Leader-led orientation walk
Mendoza - Tour of three wineries
Mendoza - Gourmet winery lunch
Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
Buenos Aires - Tigre Delta day trip
Buenos Aires - Home-cooked lunch
Optional activities
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
1 Day Inca Trail - USD465
Valparaiso - La Sebastiana Museo de Pablo Neruda (entrance fee) - CLP8000
Buenos Aires - Tango show ticket prices from - USD120
Buenos Aires - Football game (subject to availability) from - USD120
Buenos Aires - Polo day - USD185
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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 includes domestic and international flights as indicated on the trip map. The flights from Lima through to Santiago have a luggage allowance of 23kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on. The flight from Mendoza through to Buenos Aires has a luggage allowance of 15kg for check in luggage and 5kg for carry on.
4. This trip starts at 2pm on Day 1 in Lima. This allows time after the joining meeting to explore the city with your leader.
5. Full name exactly as per passport is required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for activity and transport bookings. Ticketing 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 a new ticket.
6. This trip includes two visits to Machu Picchu, however you may choose to book the 1-day Inca Trail hike on Day 7 (additional surcharge required). This optional activity is subject to permit availability. Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book this activity. Please refer to Day 7 of the itinerary for details of the hike. It is possible for passengers who have taken the train to join passengers who have done the Inca Trail on the 2nd visit of Machu Picchu, by repeating the guided tour. If you are interested in this option, tell your sales agent when you book.
7.We highly recommend you take US Dollars 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. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
9. 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 (3)
5 stars
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Robert
Apr 15, 2025
Excellent. Trips well guided with thoughtful and experienced guides who truly made our experience memorable and spiritually enhanced.
Theresa
Apr 15, 2025
Accurate
Fiona
Mar 21, 2025
Recently went in the Premium Peru, Chile and Argentina trip . Absolutely loved it . Our guide Ali made the Peru trip even more memorable than it was . Absolutely loved Peru, it was so well organized, although only good for people who are happy with very early starts . The itinerary was great, although possibly the Peru part could have been longer to cover some more wonderful sites in this lovely country . Our guide in Peru and Argentina, Luma was excellent too . It was a wonderful trip, lovely groups , the accommodation all a really decent level . Would highly recommend .
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