Marvelous Sudamerican Tour 14 days

Marvelous Sudamerican Tours

DAY 1: Arrival to Buenos Aires:

Arrival to Buenos Aires International Airport, meet with the English speaking guide and then private transfer to the hotel. Welcome snacks and mineral water on board included, by the afternoon, we will enjoy a lunch at local Buffet Restaurant. Free afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a dinner at local Buffet Restaurant. Overnight in selected hotel in Buenos Aires.

DAY 2: Buenos Aires sightseeing Tour

Private transportation, English speaking guide and mineral water on board. Our journey starts at Plaza de Mayo, the city’s foundational site and witness of our country’s political history. There we’ll visit the Pink House, our Presidential Palace, the Cabildo, our primitive town hall, and the Neoclassical-styled Metropolitan Cathedral, the final home of Argentina’s founding father, José de San Martín. We will then head for San Telmo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. It used to be the residential district favored by the upper class until late 19th century, when a yellow fever epidemic caused the wealthier families to leave northwards. The area was marginalized until the 1970s, when many artists and artisans came to San Telmo to install their workshops. Nowadays, thanks to its amazing architecture and hip atmosphere, this ancient neighborhood is really blooming. We will walk its cobbled streets, where the city’s Colonial past seems to come back to life, making a stop at Plaza Dorrego, best known for its traditional antiques fair, held every Sunday. Leaving San Telmo behind, we will continue southwards to La Boca, one of the city’s most authentic and charming neighborhoods. It is a working class district, heavily shaped by Italian immigrants who came to our country in large numbers during the last quarter of the 19th century. Here, we will make a special visit to the mythical Caminito Street, which sums up everything that gives La Boca its distinctive spirit: the strong passion for soccer, the heavy presence of art and color, and the Tango-esque atmosphere. Lunch at local Burffet restaurant with a soft drink. Heading back north across the river, we will pay a visit to Puerto Madero, the latest addition to the city’s barrios. In 1991, its huge warehouses and silos where remodeled and redesigned, to finally integrate the river to the city and to create a new corporative, residential, hotel and gastronomically district, which has become the playground for the pretty Porteños and the international jet-set. In Retiro and Recoleta, we will learn about the dream of our local aristocrats in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when they sought to build a small-scale Paris in the heart of Buenos Aires. After visiting the impressive Plaza San Martín, where Jorge Luis Borges used to take his walks, we’ll stroll down Avenida Alvear, chosen by the world’s most distinguished brands to install their exclusive boutiques, looking up to see the many wonderful French style palaces which nowadays house a number of embassies. Then we will visit the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, one of the city’s oldest churches, which dates to the Colonial era. Finally, we will admire the celebrated Recoleta Cemetery, a true labyrinth of ornate mausoleums. We will make a stop at Eva Peron’s grave, one of the country’s most recognizable icons. We will come across sumptuous French palaces again in Palermo Chico, the area of Palermo best known for its large parks designed by celebrated landscape architects, such as the illustrious Frenchman Charles Thays. Dinner at Local Buffet Restaurant with one Soft drink per person included. Overnight in selected hotel in Buenos Aires.

DAY 3: Tango and Show Dinner – La Ventana –

Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure Lunch at Local Buffet restaurant with private transfer and one soft drink included. Afternoon at leisure. Private transportation with English speaking guide. 3 course dinner with free beverages and wine – standard tickets – Live Show In the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, this refurbished historic conventillo is a classic building of the Buenos Aires culture. La Ventana is a trip to older times. The interior architectural style is preserved, and creates the ideal setting for a unique experience; 35 artists in scene, two tango orchestras, a folklore band, dancers and singers; a menu that consists of several traditional and international dishes, and a list of excellent Argentina wines. Overnight at selected hotel in Buenos Aires.

DAY 4: Private Argentinean Waterfalls Day Tour with Devil’s Throat

Breakfast at hotel. Private transfer from selected Hotel to Domestic AEP Jorge Newbery Airpark Airport. English speaking guide and mineral water on board included.

Suggested flight: AR 1724, departs AEP at 08:05, arrives IGR at 10:00

Arrival to IGR Puerto Iguazú Airport and private transfer to Iguazú National Park. Luggage remains in bus, under driver’s surveillance. English speaking guide, National Park entrance fees, and mineral water on board included. Iguazú National Park is located in the northwest of the province of Misiones, 11 miles from Puerto Iguazú. Its preserved ecosystem belongs to the Paraná Jungle eco region that covers almost all the provincial territory. The natural treasure being hosted are the Iguazú Waterfalls: 275 waterfalls that reach an altitude of almost 260 feet. They were declared one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature in the World and Mankind Natural Heritage. 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 Argentinean 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, which is wheelchair accessible, 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 Argentinean falls to San Martin Island and parts of the Brazilian falls.Devil’s Throat is the largest waterfall in the region and where the largest amount of water pours through Iguassu Falls. At an impressive altitude of 350 feet (107 meters), Devil’s Throat is a must-see Iguassu Falls feature. Thanks to the newly built catwalk, you can get pretty close to this site! Lunch at La Selva Buffet Restaurant with a soft drink included per person. Dinner in local restaurant that you could decide. English guide assistance during dinner Overnight in selected hotel in Puerto Iguazú.

DAY 5: Brasilian Waterfalls Half Day Tour / Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at hotel and Hotel check out. Transfer to Brazil. Please check that USA citizens need VISA to enter Brazil. English speaking guide, National Park entrance fees, and mineral water on board included Leave Argentina and cross the border into Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls. Iguassu National Park was created in 1939 by the Decree N° 1,035. It houses the largest remnant of Atlantic forest (semidecidual stationary) in southern Brazil. The name of the Iguassu National Park refers to the Iguassu River, which in the Guaraní language means “large water”. It has 185,262.5 thousand hectares and houses an enormous biodiversity. You will get a close-up view of Devil´s Throat, which is best seen from the Brazilian side. Watch as 14 falls drop 350 feet (107 meters) with such force that a 100-foot (30-meter) tall cloud of mist stays permanently suspended overhead. This area is famous for its rainbow, and more great photo opportunities abound! For a close-up of the falls, walk through the park’s subtropical forest to the base of Salto Floriano. Then take the elevator to the top of the falls, or walk out over the falls at Salto Union. Buffet Lunch at Porto Canoas Restaurant with a one soft drink included. Private transfer to IGU Airport with a guide included to take your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Suggested flight: G3 1463, departs IGU at 18:20, arrives to GIG at 20:19  At the arrival in Rio de Janeiro, pick up from the airport to the hotel. Transfer to the restaurant. Dinner at Buffet Restaurant. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

DAY 6: Corcovado Christ the Redeemer – Sugar Loaf Mountain Tour

Depart from the hotel after breakfast to visit the most famous landmarks of the city and see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from up above. After a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado Hill. Embark on a comfortable train that ascends the mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located 2,300 ft above sea level. The Christ statue, known as the “wonder of Rio”, was recently elected one of the 7 «New Wonders of the World». Upon arrival at the top, guests can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statute. There, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the «Marvelous City». Afterwards, descend the mountain and stop for a delicious lunch in Chon Kou restaurant. Over a million tourists each year visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’, (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of the city 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 a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. 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 surrounding islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable-car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain and downtown Rio de Janeiro. After stop for dinner at the restaurant Carretao Steak house, we head to the most famous samba theater in Rio de Janeiro to enjoy an unforgettable performance of Brazilian Samba and folklore. A look into the magical world of Brazilian Carnival wrapped in the colors and the sounds of exotic percussion instruments. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

DAY 7: Rio de Janeiro / Lima

Buffet breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel. At an appropiate hour transfer from the hotel to the Airport to take the flight to Lima in Peru. Reception and transfer to the selected hotel in Lima. Lunch in a restaurant. At an appropriate hour, we will enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight in Lima.

DAY 8: Lima – City Tour

After breakfast, we will start the City Tour visiting the most important places of the capital of Peru, such as The Main Square, the Cathedral, the Archbishopric, the Palace of Government, the City Hall of Lima, the railway station and the monumental Basilica Cathedral of Lima, located in the Plaza Mayor of downtown Lima, Peru. Construction began in 1535, and the building has undergone many reconstructions and transformation since. It retains its colonial structure and facade. We will continue the tour with a visit to Lima’s residential areas, arriving then to the district of Miraflores, where we will have a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and its beaches. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Lima.

DAY 9: Lima / Ica – Tour Of the Vineyard – Huacachina / Paracas

After breakfast, in the morning, we will go in a private mobility to Ica to visit a marvelous place Where we will enjoy a Tour of the vineyard, where we will walk with our Sommelier for about 30min for our vineyard where it is taught to differentiate the type of wines and the process of growth of the vine. Continuing with the tour, we will visit to the distillation zone where winemaking and pisco are explained. You will enjoy a delicious lunch and pisco wine pairing. Our Sommelier will guide the pairing. In our tasting, we will have the experience to know about varieties of wines, seeking the organoleptic characteristics of each of our products and to appreciate its complexity. At an appropriate hour, we will depart and will make a sightseeing tour to Huacachina lagoon. In route to Paracas. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Paracas.

DAY 10: Ballestas Islands Tour

Early in the morning, we will be transferred to pier to begin the excursion to the Ballestas Islands, where we will observe a great amount of sea lions, Humboldt penguins, gannets and albatross. In our return trip, we will be able to see the famous “Chandelier», a giant figure made in the sand by the Nazca people. Lunch. At an appropriate hour, we will go back to Lima. Dinner Overnight in Lima.

DAY 11: Lima / Cusco – City Tour

In the morning, we will be transferred to the airport to take our flight to Cusco. At our arrival, we will enjoy our lunch. After that, we will start our Cusco city tour; we will be taken on a guided sightseeing tour visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha. Then, we drive out the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay (the Inca baths), Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. When the tour ends, we will return to the hotel. Enjoy a Welcome dinner. Overnight in Cusco

DAY 12: Sacred Valley Of The Incas Tour

After breakfast we will have a full day excursion to the “Sacred Valley of the Incas”, where we will visit the traditional Indian market of Pisac. After having lunch in a local countryside restaurant, we will visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley.  Finally, we will visit the last part of our tour, the village of Chincheros, where we will able to meet local handcraft makers and purchase any souvenirs if we would like. At the end of the tour, we will return to the city. Dinner included. Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 13: Cusco / Tour to Machu Picchu

In the morning, we will be transferred to the train station for a train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. We will arrive to Aguas Calientes, located in the province of Urubamba, at an altitude of 2,400 masl. There we will take a 25-minute bus drive of winding road, to “The Lost City of the Incas”. Once we get there, we will meet the groupal guide tour to The Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and visit the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour, we will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at our leisure. Then you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town to have lunch. At a specific time, you will go to the train station to take the train back to Cusco city. At arrival in Cusco, one of our representatives will take you to your hotel. We will enjoy a farewell dinner. Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 14: Cusco / Lima 

After breakfast, transfer to Cusco’s airport for our flight back to Lima and take our connecting international flight to our country.

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• All the transfers in Buenos Aires, Puerto de Iguazú, Rio de Janeiro Lima, Paracas and Cusco.

BUENOS AIRES

• 03 nights in the selected hotel with breakfast
• All the services mentioned
• All meals during the stay

PUERTO DE IGUAZU

• 01 nights in the selected hotel with breakfast
• All the services mentioned
• All meals during the stay

RIO DE JANEIRO

• 02 nights in the selected hotel with breakfast
• All the services mentioned
• All meals during the stay

LIMA

• 03 nights in the selected hotel with breakfast in Lima
• City Tour in Lima in private service
• All meals during the stay

ICA – PARACAS

• 01 night in the selected hotel with breakfast in Paracas
• Tour of the vineyard: with lunch, marriage and tasting tour in Ica
• Sightseeing tour to Ica City and Huacachina lagoon
• Tour to the Ballestas Island in Paracas in shared service
• Tour to the National Reserve of Paracas.
• All meals during the stay

CUSCO

• 03 nights in the selected hotel with breakfast in Cusco
• City Tour in Cusco in private service
• Tour to Sacred Valley in private service
• Tour to Machu Picchu in private service
• Train ticket in Tourist service from/to Aguas Calientes
• Round trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu
• All meals during the stay

• Entrance fees

• Mentioned activities with English speaking guide services

CONDITIONS:

Minimum 02 passengers
The Program Tour is in Share Service.