SOUTH AMERICA

After the breakfast today, we do a half day tour of the Corcovado mountain and the south beaches. Corcovado houses one of the most famous landmarks – the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Get up close to this wonder of the world and spend some time viewing the panoramic view of the city. The tour after we descend continues onto the famous beaches of Rio. Return back to hotel in the evening.

We travel for the Iguassu Falls today after checking out of our hotel in Rio de Janeiro. This enormously sized Falls are often considered one of the natural wonders of the world. In the afternoon, we visit the Brazilian side of the falls, via trekking we reach a point and enjoy a magnificent view of the falls. Return back to hotel in the evening.

DAY 05: ARGENTINEAN SIDE OF THE FALLS

Leave the hotel after breakfast to visit the Argentinean side of the Falls. We cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguassu River and reach the Devil’s Throat for the perfect view of the falls and learn of the strength that the various falls combined provide. In the evening we do the Big Adventure Tour which combines rainfalls and waterfalls. We head into the wild in trucks with guides and upon reaching the pier, board our boat  and raft the rapids to reach a quaint island to enjoy the falls. Return back to hotel in the evening.

Check out of our hotel after breakfast as we proceed ahead for the airport for our flight to Buenos Aires in Argentina. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel. Check in to your hotel in the evening and day at leisure.

We begin our city tour of the city after breakfast. We explore the city’s major neighbourhoods and attractions. Highlights include Recoleta, Palermo, Plaza de Mayo, La Boca etc. Upon completion of the tour, we visit the Cafe Tortoni, founded in 1858- the oldest coffee shop in the country for a quick coffee. Return back to hotel in the evening.

Buenos Aires is one of the most fascinating cities in Latin America with its culture inspiring the city’s architecture massively. We explore the buildings of Plaza San Martin, Alvear Avenue, Teatro Colon etc. In the evening, we visit the Gala Tango – unique for its architecture and decor. Enjoy the fun Tango Dance Show with Dinner.

We leave Buenos Aires after breakfast as we board out flight to Lima, Peru. Upon arrival and after transfer to hotel begins our tour of the city. We start with visiting  Colonial Lima’s downtown where in we explore the Main Square. Later proceed to Santo Domingo church and monastery. Lastly we visit the Larco Museum which houses over 45,000 pieces of historical value encompassing five thousand years. Return back to your hotel in the Evening.

Today we exit Lima for our trip to the Amazon Forests! Welcome to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival we visit the Inkaterra Butterfly house and there on we board a boat to arrive into the Amazon Cabana for our lunch. In the afternoon, we do a walking trail, to explore the various flora and exotic insects of the Amazon Basin. In the late afternoon, we do a boat ride to learn how the daytime animals and insects and birds give way to those that venture out at night. Return back to cabana In the evening.

After a hearty breakfast in the morning we visit the Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve In a wooden canoe we come across River Otter, Red howler monkeys , anacondas etc. Return back for lunch and in the evening, we begin our treetop realm, and walk a quarter of a mile through the rainforest canopy on a suspension bridge. During this tour we may come across toucans, monkeys and sloths. Upon our descent, we do a 30 minute anaconda walk. Return to the cabana in the evening.

We check out of our Cabana after breakfast as we board the boat for our return trip to Puerto Maldonado. On our return we visit the Inkaterra Butterfly House. In the afternoon, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. The day is at leisure today.

We begin our city exploratory tour in the morning today. Cusco is a Unesco World Cultural Heritage Sit. In the tour we visit places like the Koricancha temple, the church of Santo Domingo, Sacsayhuaman Fortress and also visit three reputed archeological sites. Return to hotel in the evening.

DAY 14: VISIT TO MACHU PICCHU

Exciting day today! As we leave for the train station for our journey highlight. The adventure starts on the train to Agues Calientes where we disembark and board the bus that will drive us to the actual Machu Picchu site. Learn all about this wonder of the world and at an agreed time we descend down to Aguas Calientes and return back to Cusco. Return back to hotel in the evening.

We journey ahead leaving Cusco for Puno after breakfast. On the way we visit the Andahuayvillas, a town where a precious church from the 17th century boasts an amazing organ decorated with angels and cherubs. We also visit the Racchi ruins and the La Raya. Arrive into Puno in the late afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure today.

After breakfast we visit the day trip to Taquile and Uros island. Upon arrival we will be greeted with a very traditional custom. We visit the local house of a family and engage with them over lunch. Lastly we visit the Uros island and experience their culture and the town speciality of handcrafted raft sand colourful clothing. Return back to hotel in the evening.

As we finish our breakfast, we leave to head back for Lima. On our way we visit the reputed Sillustani Archeological site famous for its tall stone burial towers some of which stand at 12 meters in height and 7.5 meters in diameter. Upon arrival at Juliaca we board the flight to Lima. Transfer to hotel upon arrival and last day at leisure.

Soak in all the wanderlust you’ve had in the past days, its now time to leave. We hope the trip would have created enough memories to last you a lifetime.