casa aliaga andean explorer lake
the inca
sensations
tour
the ultimate superior
south america tour
the highlights in a shorter period
The Inca Sensations Tour of South America includes most of the highlights of South America but over
a shorter duration and at a more moderate level than the luxury Gold Tour. This is our more modestly
priced Superior-class tour to South America, designed for the more budget conscious guest. It too visits
most of the highlights and is escorted by an experienced tour leader with assistance from our expert
English-speaking local guides. It utilises less extravagant hotels than the Gold Tour but the properties are
very well located, of a very high standard and exhibit all the charm and character that is South America.
guaranteed departures with 2 or more
You have the confidence to book with Inca Tours knowing that the Sensations Tour is guaranteed to
operate and won’t be cancelled due to low numbers at the last minute, as often happens with other tour
operators. On all Sensations Tours, we guarantee that your tour will operate with only two or more.
ultimate small groups with a max of 18
In the same way that we guarantee our departures and tour leader, we also place a cap of only eighteen
guests on each Sensations Tour. This way you receive personalised attention all the way. For financial
reasons, most other tour companies do not do this and book as many people as they can on each tour.
stay in south america’s best locations
Why go all that way only to stay near the places you want to see? We select hotels which retain the
charm and character of South America and are located at the places of interest. Iguassu Falls is just one
example.We avoid the international chains, preferring to experience the culture and lifestyle first hand
in properties with local flavour and style. You have worked hard during your life, you deserve it!
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superior
class hotels
& lodges
great hotels
& lodges in
the very best
locations,
combined
with the
must see & do
inclusions,
as well as
fine dining
guaranteed
max 18 guests
each tour,
with tour
leader &
expert local
guides means
an extremely
personalised
experience
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superior-class hotels,
lodges, trains & vessels
It is envisaged that you will be hosted in the following
exquisite hotels and a jungle lodge during your tour.
peru
estelar
miraflores
hotel,
lima
el mapi hotel,
machu picchu
village
sandoval lake
lodge,
amazon basin
vistadome
train,
machu picchu
to cuzco
bolivia
rio sagrado
orient express
hotel,
sacred valley
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boutique
hotel,
cuzco
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the finest
properties to
reside in
andean
explorer
orient express,
cuzco to puno
sun island
eco lodge,
sun island
lake titicaca
porto bay rio
international
hotel,
rio de janeiro
argentina
casa andina
private
collection,
puno
la casona
boutique
hotel,
la paz
brazil
lake titicaca
hydrofoil,
copacabana
to sun island
melia hotel,
buenos aires
chile*
das cataratas
hotel, by
orient express,
iguassu falls
plaza san
francisco hotel,
santiago
de chile
*Optional Santiago Stopover
Please note: the interior hotel room photos on these two pages are for general information purposes only.
The specific room you are accommodated in on tour may differ slightly in terms of room type, standard and configuration.
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four diverse & exciting countries:
23 days
south america’s
best on an inca
sensations tour
PERU
BRAZIL
Machu Picchu
Lima
Puerto Maldonado
Cuzco Lake Titicaca
La Paz
Puno
Rio de
BOLIVIA
Janeiro
CHILE
Iguassu
Falls
ARGENTINA
Santiago
Buenos Aires
included
highlights
• Experienced senior tour leader throughout the tour, from beginning to end.
• Expert private English-speaking local guides on all city / sightseeing tours and excursions.
• All tipping, porterage and departure taxes throughout the tour.
• Two nights in Lima’s fashional residential, shopping and restaurant district of Miraflores.
included
fine dining
• A tour of Casa Aliaga, Lima, home to Peru’s only remaining hereditary Spanish Count.
• Two nights in an Amazon Jungle lodge, directly overlooking Lake Sandoval.
• Two nights in the stunning and fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru.
• A three course lunch at the Casa Orihuela, a private hacienda in the Sacred Valley.
• Peru Rail’s Vistadome Train to and from Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.
• Overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Village) and two visits to Machu Picchu.
• Two relaxing nights in historic and charming Cuzco, the original Inca Capital.
• The Andean Explorer Train from Cuzco to Puno, via the Altiplano and La Raya Pass.
• One night in Puno, on the Peruvian shores of stunning Lake Titicaca.
• Two-day crossing of Lake Titicaca, commencing in Peru and concluding in Bolivia.
• A visit to the Island of the Moon and an overnight on the Island of the Sun, Lake Titicaca.
• Two nights in La Paz (the world’s highest capital), including a tour of the Moon Valley.
• Many meals are included, with the
exception of those during leisure time.
This allows you to do what you want
and eat where you like in your free time.
Our experienced tour leader will make
recommendations about where to dine.
• Where possible, lunches & dinners are
not buffet or set menus. We visit local
restaurants where you have a choice.
• 36 meals are included: 21 breakfasts,
7 lunches & 8 dinners, some of which
are tour highlights. In addition, a
number of meals are served on flights.
• Three nights at the famous Orient Express Das Cataratas Hotel, overlooking Iguassu Falls.
• Comprehensive walking tours of both the Argentine & Brazilian sides of Iguassu Falls.
• Two nights in fabulous Rio de Janeiro, staying directly opposite Copacabana Beach.
• Separate half day tours in Rio, including the Statue of Christ & Sugar Loaf Mountain.
• Three nights in Buenos Aires, staying in a pedestrian street in the city’s Downtown area.
• One of Buenos Aires’ very best Tango Shows, including an a-la-carte three course dinner.
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inca group!
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south america sensations
tour itinerary
DAY 1
Monday
Sydney / santiago / Lima
This morning you depart on your flight to
South America. As you cross the International
Date Line you ‘gain’ a day, so you arrive into
Santiago on Monday. Here you connect with
your flight to Lima, Peru. On arrival in Lima we
are met and taken to our hotel for a two-night
stay. Lima, “The City of the Kings” as it was
known, is a very beautiful city. It was the first
seat of the Government of Spain in1535 and
still has many perfectly preserved buildings
from this Colonial Period. (Meals Inflight)
DAY 2
Tuesday
Lima
We tour Greater Lima visiting the three
distinct historical periods of the city: PreColumbian, Colonial and Modern. We visit
the Franciscan Monastery and Casa Aliaga
(an Inca Tours Australian exclusive!), one of
South America’s oldest Spanish homes, still
inhabited by descendants of the original Aliaga
family. After seeing the Government Palace
and the Plaza de Armas we drive through the
elegant residential tree-lined avenues of San
Isidro and Miraflores, to Parque del Amor
with its views of the Pacific Ocean. Late today
we host a very informative tour orientation
meeting in which we get to know each other
and outline the important aspects of the dayto-day operation of your Sensations Tour. (BD)
DAY 3
Wednesday
Lima / Amazon Jungle
DAY 5
friday
Amazon / Sacred Valley
We fly to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the
Early this afternoon we fly to Cuzco, the
Amazon Basin, where we are met and driven
original Inca capital, from where we are driven
to the river port. A half hour journey down
to a lower altitude in the Sacred Valley of the
the Madre de Dios River by motor canoe
Incas. Here we stay for two relaxing nights.
brings us to the start of the trail. The trail
The remainder of our afternoon is at leisure
takes about one hour to walk and passes
to enjoy this stunning destination. (BD)
through a flooded forest of 30 metre high
DAY 6 Saturday
Mauritia Palms. This afternoon we board
sacred Valley of incas
a catamaran and set off to explore
Here we visit the famous Inca
pristine Sandoval Lake. In the
Alecia, your attention
Fortress of Ollantaytambo before
flooded forest it is possible to
to detail made the trip
continuing to the traditional local
drift beneath raucous red-bellied
flow with tremendous
markets of Pisac, where we can
macaws as they return to the
ease. And thank you
bargain with the locals for their
forest for the night. (BLD)
Ross for your attentive
fabulous weavings and ceramics.
style, ensuring smooth
DAY 4 Thursday
We enjoy lunch at a private
transitions from one
Amazon Jungle
hacienda (an Inca Tours’ Australian
day to the next...
An early excursion on the lake
exclusive) before being taken back
Allan & Pauline Blake NSW
may result in an encounter with
to our hotel for the evening. (BL)
the lake’s giant otters. In addition,
DAY 7 Sunday
most of the birds are active early so we should
Ollanta / Machu Picchu
see some prehistoric-looking Hoatzins. These
We have an early morning transfer to Ollanta
odd, leaf-eating birds are the size of chickens
Train Station for our two-day excursion to
and sport bare blue faces, red eyes and punk
Machu Picchu. We follow the Urubamba River
rock-type crests! After lunch and a siesta, we
on one of the world’s great train journeys.
again board the catamaran to explore the
Machu Picchu, known as the “Lost City of the
eastern part of the lake where we may see
Incas” is the most spectacular archaeological site
some of the five species of monkey who live
on the continent. On arrival we are taken on a
in the forest. They include Brown Capuchin
and Squirrel Monkeys. (BLD)
guided walking tour of Machu Picchu. (BLD)
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DAY 8
Monday
Machu Picchu / Cuzco
We have the morning free to further explore
the ruins of Machu Picchu without the hassle
of large crowds. Early this afternoon we board
the train for our return journey to Cuzco, where
we spend the next two relaxing nights. (B)
DAY 9
Tuesday
Cuzco
Cuzco is the archaeological capital of the
Americas and the continent’s oldest continuously
inhabited city. We take you on a comprehensive
city tour that includes the Main Cathedral,
the Plaza de Armas, the Temple of the Sun
(Koricancha), as well as other highlights.
Later we visit another very important Inca
Ruin outside of Cuzco: Sacsayhuaman. (B)
DAY 10 Wednesday
Cuzco / Puno
We board the Orient Express Andean Explorer
Train for our rail journey across the Altiplano,
via the La Raya Pass (until recently the world’s
highest) and on to Puno. This journey takes
about10 hours and provides a wonderful
insight into local life as it has been for hundreds
of years, as well as showcasing some of the
world’s most spectacular views. On arrival in
Puno we check in to our hotel on the shores
of Lake Titicaca. (BL)
DAY 11 Thursday
Puno / Lake Titicaca
Another early start sees us on the road to
Copacabana, Bolivia. On arrival we have a
short tour of the shrine and local market before
boarding our hydrofoil to travel to Moon
Island. We enjoy a breathtaking view of Lake
Titicaca as we visit the Sun Virgins’ Temple.
From here we continue on to Sun Island where
we take a reasonably strenuous climb to our eco
lodge for tonight. Our afternoon is at leisure
to explore our island surroundings. (BLD)
DAY 12 Friday
Lake Titicaca / La Paz
You have the option to take a walk through
the local village to observe island life before we
visit the Inca staircase and sacred fountain to
touch the water that is believed to give eternal
youth and happiness. Following lunch on the
island we again board our hydrofoil bound for
Huatajata. From here we are taken by road to
La Paz for a unique two-night stay. (BL)
DAY 13 Saturday
La Paz
We undertake a morning tour of La Paz during
which we visit the Indian and Pagan sacrificial
markets, Calle Jaen with its museums, the San
Francisco Church, Plaza Murillo, the National
Congress, the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace,
Obrajes, Calacoto and the unusual formations of
the spectacular Moon Valley outside La Paz. (B)
DAY 14 Sunday
La Paz / iguassu falls
An early start sees us fly to Iguassu Falls in
Brazil after a plane change in Lima. On arrival
we are met and taken to our hotel, the only
one located within the National Park and
near the falls, for three fabulous nights! (B)
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DAY 15 Monday
Iguassu Falls
DAY 18 Thursday
Rio de Janeiro
Iguassu is considered the most impressive falls
in the world, surpassing in grandeur both Vic
and Niagara. 275 separate cascades fall over a
winding 3 km cliff front! This morning we are
taken to the Argentinean side of the falls for a
comprehensive tour. Later we take a spectacular
boat ride up river to the base of the falls. Tonight
we are taken out for a Brazilian BBQ. (BD)
We begin the day with a tour to Corcovado
Mountain and the Statue of Christ. The statue
is one of Rio’s most famous landmarks. It is 37
metres high, weighs1,100 tons and has a 360
degree view of the entire area below, including
the city, the bay, the mountains and the sea. (B)
DAY 16 Tuesday
Iguassu Falls
After a leisurely morning we fly to Buenos Aires
for a fabulous three-night, downtown stay. (B)
We undertake a panoramic walking tour of the
Brazilian side of the falls this morning, before
visiting the local bird sanctuary, home to a
wide variety of South American species. This
afternoon is at leisure. You may like to take
an optional helicopter flight over the falls. (B)
DAY 20 saturday
Buenos Aires
DAY 17 Wednesday
Iguassu / Rio de Janeiro
Early today we fly to Rio de Janeiro for a twonight stay, at our hotel located directly opposite
Copacabana Beach. Rio sweeps 20 km along
a narrow alluvial strip where the combination
of dark blue sea, rocky islands and tumbling
mountains is very impressive. Brazilians say
“God made the world in six days, the seventh
He devoted to Rio”. This afternoon we visit Old
Rio before being taken to Sugar Loaf Mountain,
located uniquely above the entrance to
Guanabara Bay. It is reached by a spectacular
2-stage cable car that offers a beautiful view
of the city and its beaches far below. (B)
DAY 19 Friday
Rio / Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is South America’s most
fashionable city, with many beautiful parks
and plazas. Here we have a half day city tour
seeing Government House (Casa Rosada), City
Hall, the House of Congress, the Metropolitan
Cathedral, the Colon Theatre, Avenue 9th of
July (the world’s widest avenue) and the Italian
La Boca District. Tonight we dine at and enjoy
one of the city’s very best Tango Shows. (BD)
DAY 21 sunday
Buenos Aires
We have the day at leisure in Buenos Aires. (B)
DAY 22 monday
buenos aires / inflight
Today we are taken to the airport for our flight
to Sydney, via Santiago. (B & Meals inflight)
DAY 23 tuesday
Inflight / sydney
You arrive home late today. Welcome Home!
tour Dates for south america sensations Tour
Departing 5th September 2015 Returning 29 th September 2015
Departing 5th March 2016
Returning 29 th March 2016
costs for south america sensations Tour
$19,990
$18,490
$ 3,553
$5,6 90
Per person twin-share ex-Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney
Per person twin-share starting in Lima & ending in Buenos Aires
Single room supplement for solo travellers not wishing to share rooms
Business-class upgrade for long-haul international sectors
galapagos islands or patagonia cruise extensions
Please consider our Galapagos Islands or Patagonia Cruises on page 54, 58
and 59. They work very well before or after the South America Sensations Tour.
Terms & conditions apply. Tour costs may change prior to receipt of full payment due to circumstances beyond our control.
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