11-Day South America Tour from Rio de Janeiro: Corcovado | Sugar Loaf | Iguassu | Brazilian Falls | Lima | Machu Picchu |

- Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Rio welcomes you with its bustling attractions, beautiful beaches and shows you the joy of the Brazilian people, postcard scenarios such as Copacabana Beach, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the statue of Christ the Redeemer.

- Your driver will be waiting for you in the disembark area to take you to Hilton Rio Copacabana Hotel.  

- Private Transfer according to your flight arrival.

- Breakfast at Hotel, First, we will board the train that will take us to Christ the Redeemer.

- During the train ride, you will have the experience of traversing the rainforest for about 20 minutes to reach the top of Corcovado. Named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Christ the Redeemer has a lookout that we will climb to have a privileged view of Rio de Janeiro.

- We will go down again to sea level to start our visit to the main monuments of the city.

- We will visit the Maracanã Stadium (outside) and the Sambadrome.

- We will continue our journey towards the Metropolitan Cathedral and then we will visit the Selarón Stairs, a work of art full of flashy colors and designs.

- Lunch is included in an Indian Restaurant. We will proceed to Sugar Loaf. At up to 396 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a memorable and inspiring experience. The Sugar Loaf Cable Car ride starts at Praia Vermelha Station, climbs to Morro da Urca and goes to Sugar Loaf Mountain, which, interconnected by two cable car lines, offers breathtaking views at any time of the day. Enjoy the exuberant nature of the Atlantic Forest, the contours of the mountains, the beauty of the architecture and city center, the main beaches, the imposing Tijuca massif and the Corcovado with the image of Christ the Redeemer; Guanabara Bay with Botafogo Cove; and, in the background, the Serra do Mar with the "Dedo de Deus" peak. Back to hotel.  Round trip transfer to have dinner at an Indian Restaurant. 

Day (8hrs) Corcovado & Sugar Loaf Tour with Entrances fees

Private Service with English Speaking Guides

Departures from hotels: in the morning

Lunch and Dinner at Indian Restaurant 

- Breakfast at Hotel and check out.

- Transfer to airport, and departure to Iguassu Falls. Packed Lunch (Veg/NON-VEG) included.

- Arrival in Iguassu Falls. Meet your guide at the disembark area and proceed to city tour. Head for downtown with your local guide and explore the center of the city. Walk down Avenida Brazil and discover the retail shops and cafés, then visit the city's main Catholic cathedral, Igreja Matriz. Stop at the Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu, where you'll hear about its history and learn a little bit about Buddhism and its teachings. Visit the majestic Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque, which was built in 1983, an important cultural and religious center for Foz do Iguaçu, which has the biggest Islamic community in Brazil.  

Foz do Iguaçu is located in the extreme west of the State of Paraná. It is one of the Icons of Brazilian tourism thanks to the 275 majestic waterfalls that make up the Iguazú Falls. Located in the Iguazú National Park, on the border between Brazil and rgentina, the Falls attract millions of visitors from all over the world. Board your vehicle to travel to the Landmark of the Three Frontiers, where three countries and two rivers converge. Three stone obelisks, painted in each country's national colors, stand at the spot where the Paraná and Iguassu River meet. Listen as your guide talks about the history of this important South American monument. Check in at Continental Inn Hotel and Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Half Day (4hrs) City tour with Three Frontiers Mark with Entrances fee

Packed Lunch Dinner at hotel restaurant

Private Service with English Speaking Guides.

- Breakfast at hotel. Begin your visit to the Brazilian side of the park at the Visitors' Center to learn more about the park. Follow an 11 km road to begin your experience. Once on the road you will be able to hear the falls as you watch the forest and its rich fauna and flora.

- During the tour, observe many species of birds, butterflies, and even small mammals as coatis. Only 25% of the falls are on the Brazilian side, however you will have a privileged panoramic view of the other 75% on the Argentinian side. Depending on the weather and the sunlight, be surprised by the rainbows everywhere.

- Approach the 950-meter walkway circuit and observe around 275 different falls from the Iguaçu River.

- On the walkway, enjoy the view of the colossal Devil’s Throat, the cascade which holds the title of largest water flow. Following a panoramic elevator, watch the new angle of the falls. After going up, enjoy the Porto Canoas gastronomic center where we will have lunch this day.

- Back to hotel.  Round trip transfer to have dinner. 

Private Service with English Speaking Guides. 

Full Day (8hrs) Brazilian Falls.

Entrances fee is included for National Park.

Lunch in a Local Restaurant 

Dinner at Local Buffet Restaurant 

- Breakfast at Hotel and check out and begin your tour on the Argentinian side of the park in the Visitors' Center, then go to the train station to board on a 10-minute ride towards the Devil's Throat, the largest water flow of the entire complex, at an impressive altitude of 350 feet (107 meters), Devil's Throat is a must-see Iguassu Falls feature. The Lower Circuit is composed of a trail approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) long that allows you to get close to some of the smaller waterfalls on the Argentinian side.

- Walk along the trail, which is equipped with both restrooms and snack bars, and get close to the Carlos Bozzetti Waterfall, where you can take some great photos. The Upper Circuit allows you to see the top of the majestic falls on the Argentina side and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the area. The view stretches from the Argentinian falls to San Martin Island and parts of the Brazilian falls.  Lunch is included in a Buffet restaurant inside the national park Transfer to Puerto Iguazu Airport.

- Pick up from hotel and Dinner at the Indian restaurant. Tips and Drinks are not included. TANGO SHOW AT EL VIEJO ALMACEN OR EL QUERANDI. 

Check in to HOTEL SAVOY OR LIBERTADOR HOTEL

Overnight stay at hotel

Private Service with English Speaking Guides.

Departures from hotels: in the morning.

Full Day (8hrs) Argentinean Falls.

Entrances fee is included at the National Park.

TANGO SHOW AT EL VIEJO ALMACEN OR EL QUERANDI

Lunch in a Local Buffet Restaurant 

Dinner at the Indian restaurant.

 

- After breakfast the hotel proceed to Half Day Tour.

- Lunch at Indian Restaurant. Tips & drinks are not included.  

- Later proceed to half day to Tigre Delta. Tigre is an autonomous city west of the capital. Dinner will be in an Indian restaurant.  Transfer and 

Overnight stay at hotel.

Half day City tour Buenos Aires.

Half Day TIGRE DELTA VISIT.

Lunch and Dinner at Indian restaurant.

- Breakfast at the hotel, Check Out and transfer to airport. Packed Lunch will be provided. Arrival into Lima – capital and largest city of Peru.

- We will meet and transfer you to the Hotel, located in Miraflores District. Lima was named by natives in the agricultural region known by native Peruvians as Lima. It became the capital and most important city in the Viceroyalty of Peru. Following the Peru vian War of Independence, it became the capital of the Republic of Peru (República del Perú). Around one-third of the national population lives in the metropolitan area. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight at hotel

Packed Lunch will be provided. 

Dinner at Indian Restaurant 

- Transfer from hotel to lima airport for departing fly to Cusco.

- Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Today we enjoy city tour which includes the Inca empire, the ruins of the Inca palace, the plaza de Armas and the old town with its restored colonial buildings. Tour includes Sacsayhuaman fortress, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara Archaeological place. 

City tour of Cusco

Packed Lunch

Lunch and Dinner at Indian Restaurant 

- Early morning, we drive to the Sacred Valley to the Incas to Ollantaytambo Train Station to board the Vistadome Train that travels through misty peaks to the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas", designated by UNESCO as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

- Machu Picchu was virtually unknown to the western world until Hiram Bingham's rediscovery in 1911. Spend the morning viewing the unforgettable wonders of this 15th century retreat, abandoned nearly 100 years later with the arrival of the conquistadors.

- See the highlights of the site including the im posing Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the intricately carved rock likely used as a sundial by the ancient Incas. The images of this significant archaeological site will be a long-lasting memory.

- Return to the Sacred Valley in the early evening and transfer to your hotel in Cuzco for overnight.

* Approximate time spent at the ruins of Machu Picchu is 3 hours

TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU VIA FIRST CLASS TRAIN VISTADOME

Sacred Valley

- Transfer from the Hotel to Cusco airport for your departure flight to Lima.

- Arrival and transfer to the hotel. This afternoon tour of Lima, with its 2000 years of history, begins at the colonial center of the city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its historic buildings surrounding the splendid Plaza Mayor.

- View the impressive Palace of the Archbishop with its fine carved balcony, the opulent Government Palace, official residence of the President, and the 16th century Cathedral of Lima whose first stone was laid by Pizarro.

- Continue to the 17th century Monasterio de San Francisco complex with its magnificent tiles, ornate carved ceilings, exceptional paintings, and world-renowned library. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

City tour of Lima.

Lunch and Dinner at Indian Restaurant 

Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel Transfer from hotel to Lima airport for your flight back home.