From
US$2,799 (excluding flights)
Country
Argentina, Brazil, Peru
When to Go
All Year
Ideal Length
13, 14, 15
Travel Style
Classic, Explorer

Best of South America

Overview

South America is a huge continent and it has so many incredible places so it’s extremely hard to choose the Best of South America on one trip. For most of us, our vacation time is limited so unfortunately we can’t take a year off to backpack around South America.

Based on our individual destinations, customer feedback and our staff’s personal experiences, we have put together an incredible package that highlights the Best of South America in a couple of weeks. This package can be customized to add or reduce destinations as well as daily excursions. The order of the package can also be changed depending on your departure city and cost of airfare.

Our Best of South America Travel Package includes Peru (Lima , Machu Picchu & Cuzco), Argentina (Buenos Aires & Puerto Iguazu) & Brazil (Foz de Iguacu & Rio de Janeiro).

To get to Peru, you will need to go through Lima, which has a beautiful historic center and is known for its incredible food. Cuzco will be your next stop. It was the center of the Incan empire and will dazzle you with its mix of Spanish colonial and Inca architecture. While in Cuzco, you will have tours to Machu Picchu – “The Lost City of the Incas” and the Sacred Valley.

Following Cuzco, you will head to Buenos Aires, which is known as the Paris of South America for its European feel. Buenos Aires offers incredible shopping, nightlife and food (if you love steak, you will be in heaven!).

Following Buenos Aires, you will go to Iguazu Falls, which is among one of the Wonders of the World. It’s on the border of Brazil & Argentina so it’s convenient  stop if you are traveling to Rio de Janeiro, which is your final destination. It is one of the world’s most exotic destinations and the perfect beach getaway!

Included

Best of South America Travel Package Includes:

  • Multi-City Airfare (Optional)
  • 2 Nights Accommodation in Lima
  • City Tour of Lima
  • 3 Nights Accommodations in Cuzco
  • Tour of Cuzco & Nearby Ruins
  • Full Day Tour to Sacred Valley & Pisac Market
  • Full Day Tour of Machu Picchu on Vistadome Train
  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires
  • Half Day Tour of Buenos Aires
  • Tango Show with Dinner & Transfers
  • 2 Nights Accommodation in Iguazu Falls
  • Full Day Tour of Both Sides of Iguazu Falls (Argentine/Brazilian sides)
  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
  • Full Day Rio City Tour (Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ Statue)
  • Samba by Night Show with Dinner & Transfers
  • Optional Nightlife Service in Rio de Janeiro
  • Airport/Hotel Round Trip Transfers in All Cities
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast
  • All Taxes & Fees
Itinerary

Our Best of South America Itinerary is customizable as well as interchangeable. Depending on your departure city or the cost of the flights, we may invert the package and start you off in Rio de Janeiro instead of Lima. You may also want to add other destinations or extra days.

Best of South America Sample Itinerary:

Day 1:
Depending on your arriving flight you will either land in Lima in the morning or late at night. Either way, there will be a driver/guide waiting for you outside baggage claim. This person will greet you and take you to your hotel
Day 2:
Morning at Leisure to have Breakfast and Relax. At around 2:00PM a guide will pick you up at your hotel for your city tour of Lima.
Day 3:
Get up for an early breakfast and your driver will pick you up at your Lima Hotel and drive you to the airport so that you can catch your morning flight to Cuzco (about a 50 minute flight). Upon arrival in Cuzco, a driver will be waiting for you outside baggage claim and take you to your Cuzco Hotel. A guide will then greet you and assist you in checking into your hotel as well as provide you with an overview of the exact times and information you need for the next 3 days of excursions.
We recommend that you relax for a couple of hours at your hotel because of the altitude. At around 1:30pm, you will be picked up for your tour of Cuzco & Nearby Ruins
Day 4:
Get up for an early breakfast. Your guide will pick you up at around 9:00AM for your Full Day Tour of the Sacred Valley
Day 5:
Get up for an early breakfast. Your tour guide will pick you up at around 7am for your tour of Machu Picchu via the Vistadome Train.
Day 6:
A driver will pick you up at your Cuzco hotel and drive you to the Cuzco Airport in the morning where you will take a flight connecting in Lima to Buenos Aires (4 hr 20 minute flight). In Buenos Aires a driver will be waiting for you outside baggage claim and drive you to your Buenos Aires Hotel. Night at Leisure to Rest.
Day 7:
Have an early breakfast in the morning. A guide will pick you up at around 9am for your half day tour of Buenos Aires. Afternoon at Leisure and at around 8pm a driver will pick you up for your Tango Show with Dinner.
Day 8:
Today is a Day at Leisure for you to explore this wonderful city on your own. You can also choose to add-on an optional tour like the Argentine Gaucho Tour or a Tigre Delta Tour.
Day 9:
Have a great breakfast and in the a couple of hours before your flight your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Buenos Aires’s local airport (AEP) to take a flight to Puerto Iguazu (IGR) (1 hour 34 minute flight). A guide will be waiting for you outside baggage claim and drive you to your hotel. We can provide you with hotels on either side of the falls, but we recommend staying on the Argentine side if you are coming from Argentina or the Brazilian side if you are coming from Brazil. Day at Leisure to Relax and visit the town.
Day 10:
Have an early breakfast. At around 8:00AM, your guide will pick you up for your Full Day Tour of the Argentine Side of Falls.
Day 11:
Have an early breakfast. At around 8:00AM, your guide will pick you up for your Half Day Tour of the Brazilian Side of Falls. In the late afternoon, a driver will pick you up at your hotel for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival in Rio, a driver will be waiting outside baggage claim to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day you can choose to relax and at night, you can also purchase our optional nightlife service.
Day 12:
Have an early breakfast. A guide will be picking you up at around 9:00Am for your full day tour of Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ Statue. Night at leisure to relax or add-on our optional Nightlife Service.
Day 13:
Today is a Day at Leisure for you to explore this wonderful city on your own. At around 7:00PM, a guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Samba Show with Dinner. You can also choose one of our optional excursions like a Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour, a Hike, etc.
Day 14:
The Best of South America tour has now come to a close with incredible memories! A driver will pick you up at your hotel about 4 hours before your flight and take you to the Rio International Airport (GIG) for your flight home.

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Accommodation

Luxury Hotel Options

Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel

Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel

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Belmond Hotel Monasterio Cuzco

Belmond Hotel Monasterio Cuzco

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faena hotel buenos aires

Faena Hotel Buenos Aires

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belmond das cataratas hotel

Belmond Das Cataratas Hotel Resort

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miramar by windsor hotel

Miramar Hotel by Windsor

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Superior Hotel Options

Dazzler Lima Hotel

Dazzler Lima Hotel

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sonesta hotel cusco

Sonesta Hotel Cusco

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nh collection jousten hotel

NH Collection Jousten Hotel

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Bourbon Cataratas Do Iguaçu Thermas Eco Resort is ideally located on the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, this completely non-smoking 5-star resort hotel offers modern accommodation just a few miles from the Iguassú Falls National Park on the Brazilian side of the Falls.

Bourbon Cataratas Do Iguaçu Thermas Eco Resort

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arena leme hotel

Arena Leme Hotel

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Budget Hotel Options

Allpa Hotel Suites Lima

Allpa Hotel Suites Lima

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Maytaq Wasin Boutique Hotel

Maytaq Wasin Boutique Hotel Cuzco

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scala hotel buenos aires

Scala Hotel Buenos Aires

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continental inn iguazu falls

Continental Inn Iguazu Falls

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Augustos Rio Copa Hotel

Augustos Rio Copa Hotel

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Activities

The following activities are included in your travel package.

Lima City tour

Lima City Tour

Discover the wealth of historic and modern attractions found in the Peruvian capital of Lima during this 4-hour Lima City Tour.

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Machu Pichu Vistadome Tour

Machu Picchu Tour with Vistadome Train

The Vistadome is the ideal train for those who want to be in contact with the environment and appreciate the wonderful journey to Machu Picchu. The One Day Tour from Cuzco includes all transfers, guide, and entrance fees into Machu Picchu.

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cusco city tour plus ruins

Cusco City Tour plus Ruins

Get a comprehensive overview of Cusco on this half-day guided sightseeing tour.

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Sacred Valley Tour

Sacred Valley Tour with Lunch

Spend a day visiting the Sacred Valley of the Incas, once the center of the vast Incan empire. Visit the picturesque Pisac market and the Inca fortress and citadel in Ollantaytambo

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buenos aires city tour

Buenos Aires City Tour

Explore Buenos Aires' major tourist attractions on this 3-hour Buenos Aires City Tour that hits all of the highlights - Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, San Telmo, & Recoleta among others.

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Buenos Aires Tango Show

Buenos Aires Tango Show

La Ventana Tango Show is in the heart of San Telmo, this restored tenement is a classic of Buenos Aires culture. La Ventana is a visit throughout old times. Its interior, which preserves the building’s purity, is the ideal environment for a unique proposal: Traditional Tango and Folklore Show.

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Full Day Iguazu Falls Tour From Puerto Iguazu

Argentina Side of Iguazu Falls from Puerto Iguazu

Argentina Side of Iguazu Falls Tour from Puerto Iguazu is a can't miss activity. You will experience the Falls Circuits & Devil's Throat.

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Iguazu Falls Tour from Brazilian Side

Iguazu Falls Tour from Brazilian Side

If you are staying in Foz de Iguaçu, checking out a Iguazu Falls Tour from Brazilian side is a can't miss! After pickup from your Foz do Iguaçu hotel, head into Iguaçu National Park with your local guide for this half-day sightseeing trip.

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Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer Statue

Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer Statue Tour

The Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer Tour is a can't miss! We include it in most of our Rio de Janeiro packages. It's one of the 7 Wonders of the World. The tour we provide is a half day (about 4 hours) and includes transportation, guide & entrance fee.

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sugarloaf mountain tour

Sugarloaf Mountain Tour

Besides Corcovado, the Sugarloaf Mountain Tour is a must do and one of Rio de Janeiro's main attractions. Riding the Cable Car up to Morro de Urca & Pao de Acucar you will experience some of the best views of the city!

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