South American Program

( 5 Star )

Visit: Rio de Janeiro- Foz Do Iguacu- Buenos Aires- San Carlos de Bariloche- Puerto Varas- Puerto Mont- Lima- Cusco- Sacred Valley- Machu Picchu

Itinerary
Inclusion / Exclusion
Dates Pricing

Private transfer airport to hotel in Rio Welcome to Brazil! Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro you will be met at the airport by a guide for a private transfer to your hotel. Please note standard check in time is 1500. Standard - Windsor California

Depart from the hotel to visit the Christ Statue, recently elected as one of the seven modern wonders of the world. The statue sits 2,300 ft. above sea level, atop Corcovado Hill. Following a scenic drive along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, we will arrive at the foot of the hill, where we embark on a small train which climbs the beautiful mountainside. Upon reaching the top, visitors will experience a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is known as the “Marvelous City”! Duration: approximately 4 hours Standard - Windsor California

Every year over a million tourists visit the world famous Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugar loaf. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf, 395 meters above sea level , which offers a 360 degree view of the entire city, including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado and downtown Rio. Duration: approximately 4 hours Standard - Windsor California

Day at leisure Standard - Windsor California

Private transfer hotel to Rio airport Transfer from your hotel to the airport with an English speaking tour guide. Private transfer from IGU airport to hotel Transfer from the Brazilian airport to the hotel on the Brazilian side of Foz do Iguaçu in an air-conditioned vehicle. * Duration: approximately 30 minutes Superior - Wish Foz Do Iguacu By Gjp

Pick up at the hotel and head towards the Iguaçu National Park in Brazil. En route to the falls, we will drive through the lush, subtropical vegetation of the park. After arrival, we will take a descending trail of the canyon, from where we can enjoy panoramic views of more than 240 falls. We will board a glass elevator, which takes us to a platform where more exquisite views will be revealed. Along with its “sister” park in Argentina, The Iguassu National Park forms the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America, which along with the waterfalls have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. Duration: approximately 3 hours Superior - Wish Foz Do Iguacu By Gjp

Departure from the Hotel, Cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge with its lovely view of the Iguassu Canyon heading towards the Iguaçu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance, a small train takes visitors on a tour through the park, making 2 stops: upper and lower circuit. Follow the walkways to the top of the waterfalls that provide spectacularly unique views of the ‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the Devil’s Throat – largest of the waterfalls. Duration: approximately 7 hours Superior - Wish Foz Do Iguacu By Gjp

Private tranfer hotel to IGR Airport Transfer from your hotel with an english speaking tour guide to the IGR airport. Transfer Ezeiza Int’l Airport / Downtown hotel (40 Km) Regular services with English Speaking Guide Superior Room - Hotel Grand Brizo

Day at leisure. Superior Room - Hotel Grand Brizo

Transfer downtown hotel / Local Airport (15 Km) Regular services without guide Transfer Airport / Downtown Hotel (18 kms.) Regular services with English Speaking guide Standard Room - NH Edelweiss • Since February 16, 2017, a local tax is being charged locally upon check in or check out. Such local tax is called Ecotasa • and it amount depends on the hotel category and length of stay topping at 3 nights; per night cost is available on request • Category Amount per Night per Person cost is available on request

Departure from your hotel to Puerto Pañuelo (25km) to board a catamaran and sail the Nahuel Huapi lake (15mi), towards Puerto Blest. Continue by bus to Porto Alegre (3km), to once again embark and sail Lake Frías (4mi), to Puerto Frias. After Customs and Police formalities, continue by bus (27km), to Peulla. Lunch on passengers account. After lunch, embark on catamaran to sail emerald-green color Lake Todos los Santos (20mi), to Petrohué and from there continue by bus (76km), to your hotel in the city of Puerto Varas, overlooking beautiful Lake Llanquihue and towering Osorno Volcano. Arrival at the Terminal Lakes Crossing Puerto Varas and transfer to hotel. Overnight

Breakfast and Transfer to the Puerto Montt Airport. Arrival at the Airport Santiago. Assistance and Transfer to hotel. Overnight

Visiting points of interest: Bernardo O’Higgins Avenue, also known as Alameda, (backbone of the city), up to Plaza Italia where it turns into Providencia Avenue. Santa Lucia hill, site of the foundation of Santiago in 1541, colonial and historical areas, Moneda Presidential Palace, Santiago City Council (1785-1790), Metropolitan Cathedral (1748), Forestal Park, National Museum of Fine Arts (1880) and the San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city. Proceed towards the sectors located at the convergence of the communes of Las Condes, Providencia and Vitacura. This uptown area dotted with high-rise premium office towers has become, since the early 1990s, a main commercial and financial center, displacing the downtown area, surrounded by major hotels, designer boutiques, gourmet restaurants and open-air cafes. (Cable car included) (Private Service) Overnight

Just 120 km from Santiago, in a rocky coast of unique beauty and overlooking the Pacific Ocean are Viña del Mar and Valparaiso. The journey from Santiago passes through the Curacavi Valley, dotted with fields with large vineyards and colorful shops selling fresh fruits, continuing through the Valley of Casablanca, showing visitors their vines decorating slopes and plains. Arrival at Valparaíso, first port of Chile declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, built on hills on the coast of a hectic Bay. The true beauty of Valparaíso are the hills that divide the city into two levels with its picturesque streets, alleys and passages. Traditional is the use of elevators to join the two levels of the city. Panoramic tour of the port, the Plaza Sotomayor, the Intendencia (1910), an imposing white and grey Victorian building. East of the plaza, Cochrane and Prat streets are the oldest and most traditional in the financial district. Northeast of the square, passing the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique, stands the Prat Pier for a good view of the Harbour and colorful fishing boats. Climbing the Cerro Playa Ancha you reach the May 21 Viewpoint, for a spectacular view of the port the city and the surrounding mountains. The visit continues towards the city of Viña del Mar, passing through the traditional "flower clock," recently fully restored after being destroyed by the fall of a tree. Viña del Mar is the "Garden City", due to its beautiful parks, original suburban architectural style, beautiful beaches and coastal avenues dotted with modern buildings, hotels, the Casino, restaurants and outdoor cafes. Half-hidden among the hills and with its splendid gardens is the "Quinta Vergara", one of the main attractions of Viña del Mar. Worth a stop for photographs of a real moai from Easter Island, located in the gardens of the Fonck Museum. Time permitting, proceed by a coastal road of great beauty, always overlooking over the restless Pacific and in the distance the colorful port of Valparaiso, to reach the exclusive resorts of Reñaca, Concón (8 km), epicenters of our summer holidays (December and February). Return to Santiago. (02 elevators included) (Private Service) Overnight

Private transfer to the airport Santiago. ** Puerto Rico on Apr 24 & Celebrity Cruises from 25 April – 02 May (already booked by guest)**

Private transfer Lima's airport to your hotel. Innside Guestroom - Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia

Morning at leisure. Half day Lima city tour: Cathedral and San Francisco Convent. We will begin the visit of the city with an exploration of Colonial Lima. First, we will stop off at the Main Square, to explore it on foot and admire the exteriors of the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the City Hall, all examples of Lima's still-present colonial architectural opulence. We will visit the Cathedral; as walking through its numerous chapels, we'll discover various architectural styles and learn about the religious history of Peru. We will continue with the visit to San Francisco Convent built in the 17th century, and its “Catacombs” ancient underground cemetery of Lima. Finally, we will begin a journey through the streets of modern Lima as head toward the most traditional of the residential zones of the capital: San Isidro, the heart of the city's financial district; and Miraflores, a perfect spot to enjoy wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Innside Guestroom - Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia

Private transfer from your hotel to Lima's airport. Private transfer Cusco's airport to your hotel Upon your arrival in Cusco, we will meet you at the airport to transfer you to your accommodation. Half day Cusco city tour: Cathedral, Qoricancha Inca Temple and the nearby archaeological sites. At the scheduled time, we will begin the exploration to the nearby ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a colossal structure of enormous stones, carved and fitted together with incredible precision; Qenqo, the religious center; we will enjoy a panoramic view of Puca-Pucara, the red fortress and then we will visit Tambomachay with their water fountains. Afterwards, our tour continues in the Imperial City, we will stroll through the Main Square, where we will discover the Cathedral and admire its exquisite vestibules and priceless paintings from the Cusco School of the 17th and 18th centuries. We will continue with a visit to one of the most impressive buildings of Incan Cusco: the Qoricancha (the Golden Temple) - a temple dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, whose interior walls were said to have been covered in gold. Superior Room - Hilton Garden Inn Cusco

Full day tour to Sacred Valley: Pisac Market, Pisac Archaeological Park and Ollantaytambo Fortress. Lunch included at Tunupa Restaurant. This morning, we will continue the trip toward the Sacred Valley, a few miles farther along, we will reach Pisac, a beautiful place where Incan and Colonial influences have reached a perfect balance and created the unique way of life of the local inhabitants. We will get a chance to explore this quaint town, famous for its artisan markets where we can find extraordinarily fine jewelry and ceramic and textile craftwork. Few miles away, on the slopes of a mountain, which overlooks the Vilcanota River is the Archaeological Park of Pisac, where we will find andens of different areas and altitudes separate by architectural structures. The most notable of these is the solar calendar (INTIWATANA) that means, “Where the sun is tied”. Finally, we will visit one of the last remaining Incan towns, Ollantaytambo, which was once fiercely guarded by a massive fortress. We will discover the large archaeological complex of what used to serve as a wayside inn for royal delegations on long journeys. Surviving structures here include multiple walls and towers that were used to protect the citadel from possible invasions. We will take lunch at a local restaurant Superior Room - Hilton Garden Inn Cusco

Full day visit to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu departing from Cusco. Buffet lunch included at Sanctuary Lodge. We will pick you up from your hotel at the scheduled time and go to the train Station. The comfortable Vistadome train ride from there to the station at Aguas Calientes is packed full of spectacular vistas. On our arrival, we will take a bus that will drop us at the admission fee to the citadel of Machu Picchu itself. Unearthed for modernity by Hiram Bingham more than a century ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. Its architectural beauty, spectacular natural setting, and the energy that radiates from its enigmatic buildings will take your breath away. We will follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas as we take a tour of the magical citadel led by one of our guides. Afterwards we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Sanctuary Lodge. Finally, we will return to Aguas Calientes train station and catch the Vistadome train back. Upon arrival, private transfer to the selected hotel. Superior Room - Hilton Garden Inn Cusco

Private transfer from your hotel to Cusco's airport At the appropriate time we will transfer you from the hotel to Cusco airport to board the flight that will take you to Private transfer Lima's airport to your hotel. Innside Guestroom - Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia

Private transfer from your hotel to Lima's airport

Inclusion

- Professional local English-speaking guide
- Transfers and excursions on private or group basis services
- Hotel accommodation including breakfast
- All meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrances fee to Machu Picchu and bus tickets (round trip)
- Train Vistadome to / from Machu Picchu

Exclusion

- Domestic & International Air tickets
- Health and travel insurances
- Tips at hotels and restaurants
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Other services not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in or Late check out

Note

HOTELS QUOTED

Rio de Janeiro
Windsor California
Room Type: Standard
Feed Type: Buffet Breakfast
Check-In: 15:00 / Check-Out: 12:00

Foz do Iguazu
Wish Foz Do Iguacu By Gjp
Room Type: Superior
Feed Type: Buffet Breakfast
Check-In: 15:00 / Check-Out: 12:00

Buenos Aires
Hotel Grand Brizo
Room Type: Superior Room -
Feed Type: Buffet Breakfast
Check-In: 15:00 / Check-Out: 12:00

Bariloche
Hotel NH Bariloche Edelweiss
Room Type: Standard
Feed Type: Buffet Breakfast
Check-In: 15:00 / Check-Out: 12:00

Puerto Varas
Htl Cabañas del lago
Room Type: Standard
Feed Type: Buffet Breakfast
Check-In: 15:00 / Check-Out: 12:00

Santiago de Chile
Htl Novotel Providencia
Room Type: Standard
Feed Type: Buffet Breakfast
Check-In: 15:00 / Check-Out: 12:00

Lima
Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia
Room Type: Innside Guestroom
Feed Type: Buffet Breakfast
Check-In: 15:00 / Check-Out: 12:00

Cusco
Hilton Garden Inn Cusco
Room Type: Superior
Feed Type: Buffet Breakfast
Check-In: 12:00 / Check-Out: 10:00

NOTES

Trains to Machu Picchu : Carry-on Baggage Allowance
Each passenger may take :
1 bag or back pack – 05 kg/11 lb – 62 inches/157 cm (length + height + width)
* Baggage that exceed the measures will not be allowed

Important:
* The passport number is COMPULSORY to issue bus tickets, train tickets and tickets and entrance tickets.
* Paxs must have a valid passport to enter our country. Your passport should be valid for 6 months from your scheduled return date.
* Please let us know the name of the passengers as it appears in their passports to avoid any inconvenient with the train tickets, bus tickets, airline tickets, trekking permits, etc. (as once are issue not any modifications are allowed)
* It's important to mention the kind of room (matrimonial or twin) when you confirm the booking.

Exemption from Sales Tax
Foreign visitors, with a stay of no longer than 60 days in Peru, are exempt from the 18% VAT (Sales Tax) in accommodation and meals where the passengers are staying.
This exemption is already included in our prices. The only document to validate this exemption is the valid PASSPORT.