THE BEST OF SOUTH AMERICA

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Description

This is a trip, that combines the best that each of these countries has to offer a tourist. Wild views in one of the most magical and vibrant cities in the world, Rio de Janeiro. After enjoying the magical city with its natural and human landscapes, we will visit the Iguazu Falls. We will stroll through lush tropical vegetation as we have insane amounts of water pouring from different heights with tremendous noise. We will visit Buenos Aires also known as “Paris of South America. Afterwards, we will reach the city of Bariloche the lakes district capital in the heart of the Andes and end up in the town of Calafate on the banks of Lake Argentino where we will visit the famous glacier reserve in Patagonia.

  • Tour of Rio de Janeiro  – famous beaches, Corcovado statue, Sugar leaf mountain, Maracana Stadium, Samba Stadium, Tijuca Forest Reserve and tour in the famous pavelas  neighborhood.
  • Iguacu Falls – Brazilian side
  • Iguacu Falls – the Argentine side
  • Tour of Buenos Aires – the famous squares, July 9th Boulevard, the famous neighborhoods and more.
  • Tour of Bariloche – a tour of the lakeside capital in the heart of the Andes and Lake Nauhel Hupie
  • The town of El Calafate – a cruise on Lake Argentina.
  • The shattering iceberg Perrito Moreno
  • Evening of a tango show

Routes and Schedule

Customizable

Day 1 – Lima

After our long flight, we will land in Lima the capital of Peru. Upon arrival at the airport, our local representatives will welcome you. After done with airport procedures transfer to the hotel in Lima and on way we will be impressed, by the large and modern metropolin in Peru with over 8.5 million inhabitants.

Night in a local hotel nearby.

Day 2 Lima – Cusco

After breakfast and according to flight time transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival, we will take a day tour of the city and its surroundings. We will visit the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, the Koricancha temple. We will pass through alleys and workshops. After lunch We, will continue out of town for a tour to the Sacsayhuaman Temple Fort built with the world’s largest chiseled stones

In evening transfer to our hotel in Cusco.

Day 3 -Cusco – Sacred Valley

After breakfast, we will take a day tour to the Inca Sacred Valley, the Urubamba .the Urubamba tour, passing through picturesque villages, terraces used for local agriculture using unexplored techniques. We will visit Orienteitambu, a village which has maintained its structure almost perfectly since the Inca days. We will Climb, through the Inca alleys to the citadel overlooking the Urubamba River.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the evening transfer back to our hotel in Cusco.

Day 4 -Machu Picchu

After breakfast, transfer to Vistadome Train station to the ride to Lagos Clients train station.

Upon arrival, we will board the bus to visit the impressive and mysterious site of the Inca-the city of Machu Picchu. Discovered only in the 20th century, the city lies on a mountain with steep slopes in the heart of the jungles. Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu, also known as “the lost city of the Inca” and is an important symbol of the history of the Inca empire. Lunch will be served on site.

Then, drive back to Aguas Calientes.

Accommodation in Aguas Calientes hotel.

Day 5 – Machu Pichu – Cusco

Today after breakfast, another visit to Machu Picchu. An option to ascend to the Huaynapicchu Mountain View

Then, transfer to the Aguas Calientes train station for a return trip of about 3 1/2 hours to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.

Accommodation in Cusco

Day 6 Cusco-Puerto Maldonado

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival, we will drive up the Amazon to the boat dock in the city of Tambupta and then a 45 minute canoe cruise on the river to the Lodge

During the cruise we will observe the birds, wildlife and plants that are unique to this area. Arrival and lodging in local Lodge, including Lunch in the Lodge.

In the afternoon we will take a walk in the rainforest to be familiar with the secrets of the forest.

Lodging and Dinner in the Lodge.

Day 7 – Puerto Maldonado

After breakfast in the Lodge, we will take a walk to Sandoval Lake.

After a short cruise and walking about 3 km through the palm forests, we will reach the quiet lake. In the morning, the activity on the lake is very interesting, all the fish and bird selection go out to collect their food. We will also might see huge fish weighing more than 100 kg floating over the water and making squeals.

After lunch, we will embark on an experiential activity in the Canopy Tower.

Lodging and dinner in the Lodge.

Day 8 – Puerto Maldonado – Lima

After breakfast transfer to the airport for internal flight to Lima.

Upon landing, transfer to our hotel in Lima.

Accommodation in Lima.

Day 9 Lima – Buenos Aires

After breakfast and according to flight time, transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Buenos Aires popularly known as the “Paris of South America” ​​with the European appearance numbers 10 million people.

Upon arrival, our local representatives will greet us and take us to our hotel in Buenos Aires.

Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Day 10 – Buenos Aires

After breakfast, we will take a tour of Buenos Aires, which includes a visit to July 9th Avenue and famous Obelisk, proceeding to the congress building known as the Pink House, in May Square and 24 De Mayo Boulevard. Later we will visit the Recoleta neighborhood and the famous cemetery with its unique architecture. In this cemetery are many famous burials, among them Maria Eva Duarte de Peron, commonly known as Evita, who was the wife of Argentine President Juan Perón and her loyalty  for the people gave her great sympathy among the Argentines.

In the evening, we will go to a tango show at one of the city’s famous clubs.

Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Day 11 – Buenos Aires – The Pampas Plain

This morning we will take a trip to the Argentine pampas plains, where the Gauchos (cowboys) farm is scattered. We will visit Estancias, a typical Argentine cowboy farm and learn about the Gauchos life, enjoy folklore and of course we will honor wine, asado, ampanadas and more…

At the end of the activity return to Buenos Aires.

Accommodation in Buenos Aires

Day 12 – Buenos Aires – Bariloche

This morning according to flight time, transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Bariloche. Bariloche is a mountainous, Swiss-looking resort, the perfect area for hiking. The city is referred to be known as the Capital District of the Lakes District ,being the center of the Argentine Lakes Region . Bariloche is famous for the National Park Nahulhaupi.

Upon arrival, we will take a tour known as the Little Circle. We will drive along Lake Nahuel Huapi. In Playa Bonita, we will stop for a lookout at Huemul Island. Take a cable car to Mount Campaniero for a breathtaking view of the area of the Perito Moreno glacier. We will continue on our way through the Peninsula of San Pedro and Llao Llao, traveling through the famous lakes of the Andean Mountains. We will continue on to an observacion point – a natural terrace overlooking Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. .

After the tour, drive back to Bariloche and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Bariloche.

Day 13 – Bariloche and surroundings

This morning we will leave Bariloche to the “Circuito Grande” and pass the famous Seven Lakes. The Seven lakes are spread over 200 km and the scenery encompasses them is breathtaking. Each lake has its own unique shape and color… halfway through we visit the town of Villa La Angostura.

In the afternoon we will return to Bariloche.

Accommodation in Bariloche.

Day 14 – Bariloche and the surrounding area

After breakfast, we will head south from Bariloche to the tour of the Tronador volcano reserve and the black glacier that got its name due to the “dirt” soil erosion that creates its dark color. During the day, we will incorporate an easy walking and breathtaking scenic views.

Afternoon drive back to Bariloche.

Accommodation in Bariloche.

Day 15 – Bariloche – Puerto varas

After breakfast, we will take a combined bus and sailing trip and cross the border to Chile through Andean mountains. After crossing the border, we will tour the petrua waterfalls.

Towards evening, we will arrive in Puerto Varas.

Acommodation in Puerto Varas

Day 16 – Puerto Varas  – Puerto Natales

After breakfast, depending on the flight time, transfer to the airport in Puerto Mont one of the most important cities in southern Chile. Flight to the major southern city of Patagonia – Punta Arenas.

Punta Arenas, the language of the Magellan Strait, served as an important port and base for all ships that wanted to encompass the continent of America, but after the opening of the Panama Canal, the ships visiting the port greatly diminished and it went down. Today, only the fishing vessels that sail to Antarctica use their services.

From Punta Arenas, we will continue on to Puerto Natales, passing through a nesting and incubating colony of Magellanic penguins. After enjoying the penguin colony, we will continue north to the lovely town and the hearty Puerto Natales where we will spend the night.

Accommodation in Puerto Natales.

Day 17 – Puerto Natales – Torres  del Paine

After breakfast, we will cruise the Zodiac boats up the Sereno River. Cruise to Serrano Glacier and continue cruising through the Ultima Esperanza – “The Last Hope.”

The area is rich in marine animals in extraordinary view.

After lunch, we will continue to Torres del Paine Park, a reserve that is one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. The reserve is located on the south side of “Glacier Park” and covers an area of ​​hundreds of thousands of square miles. The name of the park is given, by the three tall granite towers that are visible in the distance and symbolize the park. There are dozens of bird species in the park (the South American condor, which is the world’s largest breeder, ostriches, crackers, flamingos, and many other water birds), various species of animals, and Patagonia’s large wild rabbits.

Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.

Accommodation in Torres del Paine.

Day 18 – Torres del Paine Reserve

After breakfast, we will embark on a day of amazing hiking in the Torres del Paine Reserve – a truly special world in the breathtaking landscape of the Andes, vast granite towers that rise almost vertically to over 2,000 meters above the Patagonian prairie, covered with “hats” of metamorphic rocks. , Rising above a glacier-rich environment, forests, waterfalls and lakes. The reserve has plenty of animals and vegetation.

Overnight in the reserve.

Day 19 – Torres Del Paine – Perito Moreno Glacier

After breakfast, drive to the border with Chile  and from there we will continue to El Calafate a town in southern Argentina, which serves as a departure base for the Upsala Glacier, between glaciers floating in the waters of Lake Argentino and Perito Moreno Glacier departure  base.

Upon arrival, we will take a drive along Lake Argentino to the Perito Moreno Glacier, the “shattering glacier,” out of Lake Argentino. It is the largest active iceberg in the world and the beautiful glacier phenomenon on the continent. The iceberg is an amazing natural phenomenon. It rises 70 feet above the lake. We will hike along the lake and observe the glacier that ice blocks cut off and crash into the lake with explosions.

Travel back to El Calafate and transfer to hotel.

Accommodation in El Calafate.

Day 20 – Perito Moreno Glacier

After breakfast, we will embark on a fascinating catamaran cruise on Lake Argentino between glaciers of spectacular shapes and shades.

Heading towards the Uppsala Glacier, the largest of the Patagonian glaciers, we will continue to the Spagezini Glacier.

Back to El Calafate for overnight

Day 21 – El Calafate – Free day

After breakfast, enjoy a free day for independent tours in the area.

Accommodation in El Calafate.

Day 22 -El Calafate – Buenos Aires

After breakfast and according to flight time, transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, a private transfer your hotel.

Accommodation in Buenos Aires.

Day 23 – Buenos Aires – Iguacu – Argentinian side

After breakfast, depending on the flight time transfer to airport for your flight to Iguazu.

The Iguazu Falls are the world’s largest waterfalls. Huge streams of water are pouring in from all over the virgin Jungle.

Upon arrival, we will drive to the Argentine Falls. Upon arrival, we will board an open train from the Visitor Center for a fifteen minute drive, to the Falls Waterfall. Take a stroll through the trails, from which there is a spectacular and close view of the waterfalls. We will continue on another trail built on a wooden bridge that reaches the observation deck overlooking the famous “Devil’s Throat” – the main waterfall that descends 1200 meters into the river.

After that, we will continue a short ride in a jeep in the rain forest leading to the platform from which we will go on a joint cruise in the Zodiac boats to watch waterfalls up close

Accommodation in Iguacu.

Day 24 – Iguacu – Brazilian side

After breakfast, we will cross the border for a walk on the Brazilian side – combining a visit to the nearby tropical bird park, with more than 500 different types of birds. After tour drive back to the Argentine side.

Accommodation in Iguacu.

Day 25 – Iguacu – Buenos Aires – Airport

After breakfast and according to flight time, transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Continue flying back to your home home.

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