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SOUTH AMERICAN WONDERS
SOUTH AMERICAN WONDERS - 11 day / 10 nights US$ 2199.00
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Intinerary
DAY 1 ARRIVAL TO RIO DE JANEIRO
Today, you will arrive to Rio de Janeiro International airport, where you will be picked up at and transfer to your comfortable hotel. Our representative will accompany you and answer any initial questions you may have. Overnight at Selected Hotel
DAY 2 - RIO TOURS OF CORCOVADO AND SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will ride along the famous Rio beaches to the Sugarloaf cable car. Ride first to the "Morro da Urca" mountain at 886 feet (270 meters) above sea level and then continue to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, 1,295 ft (395 meters) above sea level. The views from this site are incredible, you really can’t go wrong, make sure you have plenty of space on your camera memory card!
After Sugarloaf, you will continue with the Rio tour during which you will visit the cathedral, the Samba Stadium (Sambodromo), the historical center of Rio, and the Maracana football stadium.
After a delicious lunch, you will ascend the 2,460ft high mountain peak of Corcovado (Hunchback), famous for the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and Rio's most famous landmark. A train ride through the forest will lead you to the top of the Corcovado Mountain. After descending by train, the Rio tour continues through the "Rebouzas" to Barra da Tijuca, Rio’s most recently developed beach area. The tour returns via the beaches of Sao Conrado, Vidigal, Leblon and Ipanema to Copacabana.
Overnight at Selected Hotel
DAY 3 – RIO DE JANEIRO DEPARTURE – IGUAZU ARRIVAL
Buffet Breakfast.
At opportune time you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Iguazu where you will be picked up by one of our representatives and transferred to your comfortable Iguazu hotel.
You will have the rest of the afternoon free to relax and enjoy Puerto Iguazu at your leisure.
Overnight at Selected Hotel (Brazilian side)
DAY 4 – IGUAZU FALLS – FULL DAY TOUR
You will drive to the Iguazu Falls National Park, where you will enjoy intimate views of the Iguazú River and the falls, as well as a hike through the park. Lower and upper walkways give you an up close and personal waterfall experience
The tour includes a ride aboard the Ecological Jungle Train to the Devil’s Throat, one of the most impressive falls of the park, which you will be able to admire from spacious balconies along the edge of the falls.
The tour includes hikes along the Upper Circuit, taking you to elevated walkways leading to the edge of the major waterfalls comprising the system, and the Lower Circuit, a circular route allowing for incredible views from below of the waters crashing down. Although the Devil’s Throat Tour and Upper Circuit are mostly flat, the Lower Circuit involves a lot of stairs, so be prepared for some effort!
In the afternoon, you will be taken back to your Puerto Iguazú hotel where you will have the remainder of the day to spend as you wish in the quaint town of Puerto Iguazú.
DAY 5 – FROM IGUAZU TO BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will be transferred to the Iguazu airport. Upon your arrival, you will be picked up at the Buenos Aires airport and taken to your comfortable Buenos Aires hotel.
Overnight at Selected Hotel (Buenos Aires)
DAY 6 – BUENOS AIRES CITY TOUR
Breakfast.
The Buenos Aires tour is recommended to every traveler arriving in Buenos Aires to get an initial idea of the highlights of the city. You will first pass by the impressive National Congress (The Parliament), the civic center including the Plaza de Mayo (May Square) surrounded by the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (City Hall during the Spanish colonial period). Along 9th of July Avenue, you will see the famous Colon Theatre, considered one of the best Opera Houses in the world for it acoustic properties which makes it the cultural pride of the city.
You will then head to the traditional San Telmo neighborhood in which you will be taken back in history (on Sunday visits there’s some free time to visit the Flea Market). A bit further south is one of the oldest neighborhoods, La Boca, the settlement for the first Italian immigrants, where you will have time to enjoy the colorful and unique architecture. The Buenos Aires tour will continue through Puerto Madero and Retiro on the way to Palermo, the largest residential area of the city where you will find the enjoyable Palermo Parks, City Zoo and Planetarium. Your last spot is the elegant Recoleta, famous for its cemetery, boutiques, gourmet restaurants and sidewalk cafes under ficus and jacaranda trees.
In the evening you will be taken to enjoy a “porteña” in one of the most exclusive Buenos Aires tango houses, Esquina Carlos Gardel. The club is located in Abasto, a neighborhood where Carlos Gardel spent several years of his life. During dinner, the Orchestra will play a tango repertoire while several couples dance this amazing and sensual dance. Our recommended Dinner and Tango show was selected for having the best quality, gourmet meals and truly exceptional dancing. If you prefer any other recommended places, please contact one of our Argentina Travel Advisors so that we can process your preferred request.
Overnight at Selected Hotel (Buenos Aires)
DAY 7 – FROM BUENOS AIRES TO CUSCO
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will transfer to the Buenos Aires airport to take your flight to Cusco, making a stop in Lima.
Once you arrive to Cusco city you will be welcomed by one of our representatives and transferred to your selected hotel. You are advised to rest for a while to acclimatize to the altitude. Leisure day.
Overnight at Selected Hotel (Cusco)
DAY 8 – CUSCO CITY TOUR
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
At 9.30 am we will pick you up from your Hotel in the afternoon to start with the tour around Cusco and outskirts. You will be shown the exact centre of the Inca empire, the Plaza de Armas. There one can find the cathedral built on the ruins of the Inca Palace. The cathedral borders on other churches on both sides. Next stop will be the old town with its magnificent renovated colonial buildings, that are being used as hotels for example. You will also visit Sacsayhuaman, a ruin located approx. 3 km above Cuzco. Sacsayhuaman also offers a fabulous view of the city. After that you will then shortly stop in Tampu Machay, the bath of the Inca, Kenko, the giant rock whose niches and gaps were carved in a strange way, and Puca Pucara, the ruin of a small fort.
- Return to Cuzco where you can relax, enjoy the local food and exciting nightlife.
Overnight at Selected Hotel (Cusco)
DAY 9 – SACRED VALLEY EXCURSION
Buffet breakfast.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco by our local representative. Afterwards we will take a road that winds over the mountains north of Cusco. On the way we will stop at a point known as El Mirador, from where we will be able to see the whole Sacred Valley and receive a good insight of the Inca history.
Later on, we will drive towards Pisac, where there is a peculiar market that deserves to be visited. There, you will have the opportunity to purchase a wide variety of fine crafts of various kind: Woven goods, sweaters, etc. You will have free time to walk around and do some shopping. Afterwards we will meet for lunch in a nice local restaurant to enjoy good Andean food.
After lunch we will continue our tour. We will drive along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo. Once we get there we will visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo, an important Inca construction built during the Inca's heydays.
Return to Cusco.
Overnight at Selected Hotel (Cusco)
DAY 10 MACHU PICCHU EXCURSION
After breakfast, pick up from your hotel and transfer by bus to the train station where the tour starts in the train that climbs the mountain in zigzag slopes and then rattles down into the fertile plain of the Urubamba valley, passes Ollantaytambo and goes on to Aguas Calientes. From here small busses drive up the steep mountain to the ruin town Machu Picchu called the Lost City of the Incas.
Upon your arrival you will enjoy a tour of Machu Picchu (3 hours)
Machu Picchu is a magical, mysterious place that for nearly a century has intrigued archaeologists and visitors alike. Perched atop a steep, emerald green peak 8,000 feet high in the Andes in southern Peru, it is reachable only by a long road that zigzags up the slope from the roaring Urubamba river, or by hiking four days along the challenging Inca Trail. Visitors to Machu Picchu see well-preserved ruins hidden among the majestic Andes: palaces, baths, temples, tombs, sundials and farming terraces, along with llamas that roam among hundreds of gray granite houses.
For more energetic people, it is recommended the hiking to the Huayna Picchu which is the mountain located in the back of the citadel where you can get an amazing view.
At the afternoon, transfer back to Cuzco by Train and then to your hotel.
Overnight at Selected Hotel (Cusco)
DAY 11 TRANSFER OUT
After breakfast at your Cusco hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima and onwards home. Or if you wish to continue the trip by visiting either Puno or The jungle!
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ABOUT SOUTH AMERICAN WONDERS
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This is a unique tour, providing you with the opportunity to experience the best destinations in South America. You will take in the breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro, Sugarloaf Mountain, Iguaza Falls, Buenos Aires, and Machu Picchu while learning a little bit about each culture along the way.
South American Wonders is not just another vacation, it is an experience that will open your eyes to the beauty and diversity that can be found throughout all of South America
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