Short of time? Then experience the highlights of South America over a two-week period. This tour commences in Lima, capital of Peru, then moves to the Incan and colonial sites of Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Buenos Aires, the Iguaçu Falls and concludes in Rio de Janeiro. You’ll see the sights, meet the Uros Indians, cruise on Titicaca, visit Machu Picchu, stay in La Paz, the capital on the roof of the world, visit the Indian markets, ascend Sugarloaf Mountain and stroll the beaches of Rio.
All the major sites in a period of time easily taken off from work. So, Vayamos! Let’s go!

Includes: Fourteen nights’ accommodation, all local transfers, regional flights and airport taxes, breakfast daily, touring by air.con coach, inter-city coach, boat and regional flights,  English speaking guides, entry fees to included sites.
Not included: Airfares from/to Australia, exit taxes if applicable, visas, personal purchases, other meals, portage, tips, optional activities.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Lima
Arrival in Lima, you are met and transferred to your hotel for 2 nights
 

Day 2: Lima  [B]
A morning city tour of Lima visits Plaza de Armas, the Spanish Cathedral and the beautiful Franciscan Monastery followed by an afternoon at leisure.
 

Day 3: Cuzco  [B]
Transfer and flight to Cuzco. An afternoon tour includes the exact centre of the Incan Empire, the cathedral built on the foundations of an Incan palace, several examples of colonial architecture, and Sacsayhuaman located above Cuzco.
 

Day 4: Cuzco  [B]
Day at leisure to explore the town. Optional full day excursion to the Pisac Indian market and Ollantaytambo.
 

Day 5: Machu Picchu  [B]
Transfer by bus to Ollantaytambo, then by train* through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, then by small buses to Machu Picchu. After an extensive guided visit we return to Cuzco for overnight.
 

Day 6: Puno [BL]
A full day bus tour to Puno passes through the Peruvian Highlands, past snow covered peaks and across mountain passes more than 4000m above sea level. En-route we find the small towns of Andahuaylilias and Pucara, and the Incan ruins of Racchi. Overnight in Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
 

Day 7: Lake Titicaca-La Paz [B]
Morning sailing on Lake Titicaca to a floating Uros Indian village. Continue by bus across the Bolivian border to Copacabana, then by catamaran across the Lake and by bus to LaPaz.
 

Day 8: La Paz  [B]
On a guided city tour of LaPaz, founded in 1548, you find many colonial buildings, narrow streets, Indian markets and the unique landscapes of Moon Valley. Rest of day at leisure.
 

Day 9: Buenos Aires [B]
Transfers and flight to Buenos Aires and remainder of day at leisure. Overnight.
 

Day 10: Buenos Aires  [B]
A morning city tour visits the many sites of the ‘Paris of South America’. See the Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the widest avenue in the world, and the quaint suburbs of San Telmo and Lo Boca where you’ll likely find tango dancers busking in the squares. Afternoon at leisure.
Optional Tango Show with Dinner this evening   
 

Day 11: Iguaçu  [B]
Transfer and flight to Iguaçu. Afternoon visit to the Argentinean side of the Falls. You’ll travel on the ‘Jungle Train’, walk along the  catwalks to several viewing sites, and see the ‘Devil’s Throat’, the most impressive section of the Falls. We then transfer to our hotel on the Brazilian side.
 

Day 12: Iguaçu  [B]
Half day visit to the Brazilian side of the Falls seeing the Iguaçu Nat. Park, following the paths to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat, (return by elevator), and afternoon return to the hotel.
 

Day 13: Rio de Janeiro  [B]
Morning transfers and flight to Rio. Afternoon city tour includes the Downtown, and ascent of Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car.
 

Day 14: Rio de Janeiro  [B]
Full day at leisure in Rio. Optional activities available locally
 

Day 15: Departure  [B]
Transfers and your onward flight.

*Note: Day 5 train subject to availability. Alternative is by public bus.

Optional extensions
4 days in Iquitos Amazon Rain Forest
4 days North of Peru tour
3 days Nazca Lines
4 days Easter Island