BEST OF SOUTH AMERICA
Day 1
Lima
Arrival in Lima and hotel transfer. Lima is known as the gastronomical capital of the Americas, providing a mix of Spanish,
Andean and Asian culinary traditions.
Day 2
Lima - Cusco - Yucay
Flight to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. On the way
visit to traditional Pisac market and the ruins of the beautiful
village of Ollantaytambo.
Day 3
Yucay - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Day 12 Buenos Aires
City Tour of Buenos Aires, the “pearl” of South
America. Visit the colourful La Boca district, the famous May Square, modern Puerto Madero, and beautiful Recoleta Cemetery. Optional: tango show.
Day 13 Buenos Aires - Rio de Janeiro
Flight to Rio de Janeiro and hotel transfer.
Day 14 Rio de Janeiro
Visit to Machu Picchu. This “Lost City” of the Incas lay hid-den
from the world in dense jungle covered mountains un-til 1911
and is one of the world’s archaeological jewels. Explore the
mystery of this awe-inspiring place. In the af-ternoon return to
Cusco.
Half day tour to the city’s most important sights. Enjoy amazing views at the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Optional: Half day city tour including scenic drive to the
bottom of Corcovado Hill.
Day 4
Day 15 Rio de Janeiro
Cusco
The contrasts of indigenous styles and the modern western
world give this city its rare beauty. Half day city tour inclusive
visit some ruins around Cusco, e.g. Sacsayhuaman. The beauty and monumental scale of this magnificent Inca fortress does
not fail to impress its visitors.
Day 5
Cusco - Puno
Full day panoramic drive to Puno on the shores of magnificent
Lake Titicaca (seat-in). This amazing deep blue lake is the
largest lake in South America and the largest in the world
above 2000 m. On the way visit the Andahuaylillas with its
Sistine Chapel of America, the temple of Wiracocha Racchi and
Puka Pukara en route incl. lunch.
Day 6
Puno
Day tour to the manmade islands of Uros and the unique culture of the Taquile Island (seat-in). Many of the inhabitants of
the Uros islands still practice the old traditions of fishing, trapping birds and living on the lake plants. The narrow island of
Taquile is home to numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins and Inca
terracing.
Day 7
Puno - Lima
Flight to Lima and hotel transfer. City tour inclusive visit to
Larco Herrera Museum. This unique museum contains a large
collection of pottery from Inca and pre-Inca civilizations as
well as erotic art pieces.
Day 8
Lima
Day at leisure for own activities.
Day 9
Lima - Iguassú
Flight to Iguassú and hotel transfer. The Iguazu falls are made
up of 275 separate waterfalls, providing a sensational sight!
Producing vast sprays of water, it is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world.
Day 10 Iguassú
Visit to Iguazu National Park, including the Devil’s Throat with the
highest continuous fall. Wonderful sights include rainbows
straddling clouds of spray, screeching green parrots flying across
the waters. In the afternoon, optional visit to the Brazil-ian side of
the falls with views of the full scale of the cascades.
Day 11 Iguassú - Buenos Aires
Flight to Buenos Aires and hotel transfer.
Optional: Rio by night - Samba Show.
End of the roundtrip and homebound flight or post-tour.
Price Indication 2015:
Valid for groups from 15 Pax
Comfort class hotels (4-5*):
Per person in Double net
Per person in Single net
USD
USD
3100/4440/-
USD
USD
4000/5400/-
-Valid for FIT from 2 Pax
Comfort class hotels (4-5*):
Per person in Double net
Per person in Single net
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14 overnights including breakfast
All transfers
Excursions and meals as described
English speaking local guides
Entrance fees, luggage handling
Tax and service charge in the hotels
Not included services:
• Flights and airport taxes
The rates should serve only as a first price
indication and are subject to change.
Our general conditions apply.
Best time to travel: Year-round