Summary
On this South America tour, experience some of South America's most exciting cities, gorgeous natural wonders, and famous historic sites. You'll overnight in Manaus, Brazil’s Amazon, Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco. Enjoy guided sightseeing of South America's famous cities: Manaus, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima, and Cusco. Visit the famous Opera House in Manaus; take the cog railway to the summit of Corcovado Mountain to see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio; visit Recoleta Cemetery, where Eva Perón is buried, in Buenos Aires; explore the relic-filled Cathedral in Santiago; visit Lima's 11th-century San Francisco Monastery; and explore Cusco’s Cathedral, with its important collection of artwork. Tour highlights include Brazil’s Amazon, Iguassu Falls, and Machu Picchu. In Brazil’s Amazon, cruise on the river, take Naturalist-guided walks, visit a local village, and marvel at the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. At Iguassu Falls, marvel at the 275 waterfalls spanning almost two miles, the thundering roar of the falls, and the 180-degree rainbows that surround you. At Machu Picchu, stand in awe as you witness these 15th-century ruins and learn about the Incas' accomplishments. Set in a majestic setting, it is nothing short of spectacular! While in Peru, you'll also visit other Inca ruins, including Ollantaytambo and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, where you'll see an amazing example of Inca masonry. You’ll also have a chance to learn why camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) are important for Inca cultures and to visit an Indian market and a local's home. Historic sites, beautiful scenery, vibrant cities, and time to explore on your own—all of this and much more await you on this value-minded South America tour. It's a dream vacation!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Manaus, Brazil
- Day 2
- Manaus–Amazon Jungle
- Day 3
- Amazon Jungle
- Day 4
- Amazon Jungle–Rio De Janeiro
- Day 5
- Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- Day 6
- Rio De Janeiro
- Day 7
- Rio De Janeiro
- Day 8
- Rio De Janeiro–Iguassu Falls
- Day 9
- Iguassu Falls. Excursion To Iguassu Falls, Argenti...
- Day 10
- Iguassu Falls–Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 11
- Buenos Aires
- Day 12
- Buenos Aires
- Day 13
- Buenos Aires–Santiago, Chile
- Day 14
- Santiago
- Day 15
- Santiago
- Day 16
- Santiago–Lima, Peru
- Day 17
- Lima
- Day 18
- Lima–Cusco–Sacred Valley
- Day 19
- Sacred Valley
- Day 20
- Sacred Valley–Machu Picchu
- Day 21
- Machu Picchu–Cusco
- Day 22
- Cusco
- Day 23
- Cusco–Lima
- Day 24
- Lima
Countries (4): Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru
Travel Cities (13): Buenos Aires, Cusco, Iguazu Falls, Lima, Machu Picchu, Manaus, Ollantaytambo, Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Sacsayhuamán, Valparaiso, Vina Del Mar