South America Highlights

From$3799USD
15 days,Lima to Rio de Janeiro
Trip Code: SPSA

Sampling seafood in Lima, exploring ruins and haggling at local markets in the Sacred Valley, conquering the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, enjoying a traditional dinner show in Cuzco, being awed by Iguassu Falls, sipping a caipirinha on the beach in Brazil.

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Two weeks’ travel in wall-to-wall comfort with all of South America as your playground? Sign us up! This top-flight journey through the historical, cultural and natural treasures of this amazing continent is the perfect fit for time-crunched travellers desperate to conquer South America in grand style. Tremble at the incredible power of Iguassu Falls, trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (or stay behind and meet up with the hikers at the top) and paint Rio red with our passionate and knowledgable CEOs. Anything is possible!

What's Included

  • Guided tour of Sacred Valley, 4-day Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook and porters, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Dinner show in Cuzco, Visit to Iguassu Falls, Full-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro, Arrival transfer and breakfast daily.
  • 14 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners. (Allow USD250-300 for meals not included.)
  • Comfort hotels (11 nts), camping (3 nts).
  • Plane, train, van, hiking.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) in Lima, local guide in Cuzco, Sacred Valley and on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Chief Experience Office (CEO) from Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro.
  • Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
Map of the route for South America Highlights
Places Visited
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Peru
Inca Trail Advisory

Read our information page about the regulations and booking procedures for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or learn about the annual Inca Trail Closure in February. Are you hiking Lares? View the Lares Trek route information.

Day 1 Lima

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Cuzco (B)

Early flight to Cuzco. Included city tour in the afternoon.

Day 3 Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo (B)

Full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo ruins along with a visit to a Planeterra weaving project in a local community. Shopping opportunities at a local market.

Days 4-7 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (4B,3L,3D)

4-day guided Inca Trail hike with visit to Machu Picchu. Optional visit to the Inca Bridge before returning to Cuzco.

Day 8 Cuzco (B,D)

Free day to explore Cuzco or relax before an included dinner show in the evening. Active options include whitewater rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking.

Day 9 Lima (B)

Fly back to Lima.

Days 10-12 Iguassu Falls (3B)

Fly to Iguassu Falls for two full days of exploration from both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides. Optional boat ride at the base of the falls or visit a nearby bird park.

Day 13-14 Rio de Janeiro (2B)

Fly to Rio de Janeiro. Included full-day city tour as well as free time for individual exploration or relaxing on the beach.

Day 15 Rio de Janeiro (B)

Depart at any time.

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