Planned Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrival in Buenos Aires
Upon your arrival, a driver will be ready to greet you at the disembarkation area with a sign displaying your name, ensuring a swift and safe transfer to your downtown Buenos Aires hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
Day 2 - Walking Tour and Tango Show
The adventure starts with a guided city walk. At 10 am, we depart from our offices to explore the city's most captivating and picturesque corners. This walking tour, complemented by public transportation, covers the Center, San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta, concluding around 4:30 pm. It’s an ideal opportunity to capture photographs and discover areas beyond the typical tourist routes.
In the evening, between 8 and 8:30 pm, we'll collect you from your hotel to indulge in a delightful dinner paired with an unforgettable Tango Show. The event is hosted at El Querandí, a renowned tango venue in San Telmo. Enjoy a gourmet three-course dinner featuring traditional dishes and regional wines, followed by a mesmerizing show that explores the History of Tango through various dance couples and singers. We’ll return you to your hotel around midnight.
Day 3 - Sailing to Tigre
The journey begins at the boat terminal in the upscale Puerto Madero district, where you'll meet your guide at 9:45 am. Cruise along the Río de la Plata and the Delta for stunning city views. Upon arrival in Tigre, you'll embark on a tourist bus tour to explore the main attractions, followed by a walking tour of the renowned Puerto de Frutos market. The excursion concludes with a train ride back to Buenos Aires, arriving at Retiro station.
Day 4 - Arrival in Calafate
As per your flight schedule, a driver will collect you from your hotel for your flight. Once in El Calafate, you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in, with the remainder of the day free to enjoy.
Day 5 - Perito Moreno and Nautical Safari
At 9 am, you'll be picked up from your hotel for a scenic drive along Route 11, which skirts the main body of Lake Argentino en route to the Los Glaciares National Park.
Upon arrival, we head to the Curve of Sighs for your first sight of the Perito Moreno Glacier. A subsequent stop at the Bajo las Sombras Pier allows us to sail to the glacier's southern wall. We then continue to the glacier's walkways, offering multiple balconies at varying heights for breathtaking views from different angles. We'll return to El Calafate in the afternoon.
Day 6 - Free Day
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the city, relax at your accommodation, or embark on optional excursions available in the program. We suggest the All Glaciers navigation.
Day 7 - Arrival in Iguazu and Brazilian Falls
Following a hotel breakfast, your transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Foz de Iguazu. Upon arrival, you'll be escorted to your hotel for check-in. The afternoon features an excursion to the Brazilian side of the Falls.
The Iguassu National Park on the Brazilian side spans 185,000 hectares. Walkways extend 1,200 meters along the Iguazu River ravine, offering a panoramic view of the Argentine Falls, perfect for photography. The tour culminates at the lower viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo, approximately 200 meters away, enhanced by the constant formation of rainbows.
Day 8 - Argentine Falls
Morning transfer from your hotel to explore the Argentine side of the park. After passing the entrance, proceed to the “Central Station” to board a train to either the “Cataratas Station” or “Garganta del Diablo Station.” Alternatively, you can access the Cataract Circuits (Upper and Lower Walkway) via the “Sendero Verde” Pedestrian Path, a 600-meter walk from the Visitor Service Center to the Cataratas Station.
Day 9 - Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Based on your selected option, your transportation will take you to either Puerto Iguazu or Foz de Iguassu airport for your flight to Rio. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel to check-in and relax for the remainder of the day.
Day 10 - Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain
Your tour starts with a hotel pick-up, heading to the iconic Corcovado Hill, home to the stunning Christ the Redeemer statue at 710 meters elevation. The hill, nestled within Tijuca Forest National Park, the world's largest urban forest, offers a unique blend of nature and culture.
From the summit, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the city's northern area, and its beaches. Afterward, visit the legendary Maracana Stadium for an exterior tour.
Continue to Carnival Avenue, the Sambadrome, and explore Apotheosis Square.
A traditional steakhouse lunch will recharge you before heading to Sugar Loaf Mountain, 395 meters above sea level in Guanabara Bay. A glass cable car ride offers a 360° view of Copacabana, Urca, Botafogo, Flamengo, and beyond.
Conclude with a visit to the city's Historic Center, stopping at the Metropolitan Cathedral, Selarón Staircase, and passing by the Arcos da Lapa.
After a day of exploration, return to your hotel for relaxation and reflection on your unforgettable adventure.
Day 11 - Free Day
Take the day to enjoy the city, hotel amenities, or participate in optional excursions available in the program.
Day 12 - Guanabara Bay Boat Tour
Embark from Marina da Glória for a sloop tour around Guanabara Bay, lasting approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. From the bay, view the Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã), designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
Crossing under the Rio – Niteroi Bridge, spot the Santa Teresa neighborhood, Santos Dumont Airport, and three forts—São João Fort, Lajes Fort, and Santa Cruz Fort. Across the bridge, Niteroi offers one of the best views of Rio de Janeiro.
Note that pick-up and drop-off are not included in the tour, so please proceed to the meeting point at Marina da Gloria.
Day 13 - Arrival in Lima
According to your flight schedule, a driver will collect you from your hotel for your flight. Upon arrival in Lima, your driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Day 14 - City Tour and Visit to the Larco Museum
Begin your Lima city tour with a visit to the remarkable Larco Museum, situated in the traditional Pueblo Libre district.
The Larco Museum houses an impressive collection of over 5,000 pre-Hispanic ceramic pieces, along with gold and silver artifacts and pre-Columbian erotic art.
Continue to Lima's historic center, a World Heritage Site since 1988, featuring beautiful squares, colonial mansions, and rich history. Visit the Casa de Aliaga, a colonial mansion from 1536, filled with invaluable art and history.
Explore the Plaza de Armas, where Lima was founded in 1535 and Peru's independence was declared in 1821.
Enjoy a panoramic view of historical buildings like the Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace, Municipal Palace, and other colonial-era structures. Visit the World Heritage-listed Lima Cathedral, built during the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.
Day 15 - Arrival in Cusco
Depending on your chosen mode of transportation, our driver will pick you up from your hotel for the bus terminal or airport. Upon arriving in Cusco, your transportation will be ready to transfer you to your hotel for check-in and a relaxing day at leisure.
Day 16 - Visit of the City and Nearby Ruins
The tour commences at the Coricancha Temple, also known as the Golden Temple for its abundant gold.
Next, we'll visit the Cusco Cathedral located in the Plaza de Armas, which showcases exquisite religious art, much of it from the Cusco School. You’ll be amazed by the beauty of the main square.
The tour continues to the key tourist sites, starting with the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman. We then visit the religious center of Qenqo, a site for worshipping the sun, moon, and earth.
The journey proceeds to the military complex of Puca Pucará, known as "Red Fortress" due to its reddish hue. We finish at the water worship center of Tambomachay, featuring aqueducts and waterfalls from nearby springs.
Day 17 - Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train
Transfer to the train station for the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes. En route, you'll glimpse the suspension bridge marking the Inca Trail's beginning. The train follows the Urubamba or Vilcanota River, descending into a canyon before reaching Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu.
We will board minibuses to ascend to the Sacred Citadel of the Incas, "Machu Picchu." Explore terraces, passageways, temples, and the sundial, or "Intihuatana." In the afternoon, return to the town for the train back to your hotel.
Day 18 - Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress
We'll pick you up from your Cusco hotel to start the exhilarating tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
After a 30 km journey, we arrive at Pisac, a charming town with a vibrant traditional market and an archaeological center featuring temples and stone structures with stunning valley terrace views.
Next, the tour continues to Urubamba for a delightful buffet lunch at a riverside restaurant. The buffet offers regional dishes, including alpaca and trout.
We then reach Ollantaytambo to explore its fortress, showcasing impressive Inca architecture, a military stronghold, and a religious and agricultural center. Enjoy panoramic valley views and over a hundred terraces with advanced irrigation systems.
Finally, we visit Chinchero, renowned for its colorful market featuring diverse handicrafts like ceramics and traditional Andean textiles.
Day 19 - Farewell to Cusco
Based on your choice, you'll be transferred to the bus station or airport to continue your journey or return home.
End of services, cherishing memories of the ultimate South American tour.
