21 days tour

The Big South American Roundtrip

The Big South American Roundtrip

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All excursions and services as described in the program. Highlights : โ€ข Cuzco and Machu Picchu โ€ข Lake Titicaca Experience โ€ข Uyuni and Avaroa Experience โ€ข Tango show in Buenos aires with dinner โ€ข Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Chile โ€ข Rio de Janeiro All entrance fees to national parks, museums and excursions. 24 h. support (Hotline)

Accommodation

20 Nights in 4**** Hotels

Transport

Transfer from/to the Hotel in all airports

Meals

20 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 4 dinners

Guide

Local english-speaking guide in all services

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

โ€ข International and domestic flights โ€ข Meals and drinks and other services not mentioned in the program. โ€ข Tips for tour guides, drivers and porters. โ€ข Personal expenses

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Itinerary of your trip The Big South American Roundtrip

  • Day 1 (Saturday) Lima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Saturday) Lima

      Upon arrival of your international flight in Lima, our partner will welcome you in South America and transfer to your hotel. You will have the chance to relax at the hotel until noon when we will start the city tour with a lunch on a typical peruvian restaurant. The city Tour will take us to visit the city of Colonial Lima, visiting one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites with the Plaza de Armas (main square) in which the government palace is located, Casa de Pizarro, as well as the church and monastery of San Francisco with its catacombs. Visit the Armano private museum, specializing in pre-Inca culture. Then we will continue to the prestigious National Museum of Popular Art and Archaeology, which houses the largest collection of ceramics, textiles and jewelry and lithic art of pre-Columbian cultures. Back to the hotel and free time to relax or enjoy the city on your own pace. Overnight in the Miraflores District. (L)

  • Day 2 (Sunday) Lima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Sunday) Lima

      Late breakfast at the Hotel. You can rest or enjoy the hotel facilities or walk around the hotel where you will find some handicraft shops for your first shopping. In the afternoon you will continue your contact with South America by taking a tour to the modern districts of the Peruvian capital. On our route to the southern districts, we will start with a tasting lunch at Cala Restaurant, the perfect place to savour seafood cuisine and revel in stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The view and surroundings of Cala combine perfectly with its food, a tasty fusion of Mediterranean and Peruvian cuisine. Then, we will visit the districts of Miraflores, San Isidro and others, which will show you the dynamic growing modern city of Lima. Spend a few moments at the shores of the Pacific Ocean. After a while, you will be taken to Hacienda Mamacona to see the show "the Peruvian step horse and the National Celebration" - incredible spectacle of the best horses - and tasting dinner. This beautiful farm is located 20 kms south of Lima. You will experience an exhibition of the beautiful "STEP HORSES" and you will be able to ride one of these unique horses. The show will be accompanied by a delicious Creole food tasting dinner, as well as a spectacular musical show, where you can enjoy the traditional dances of the different regions of the country. Transfer to the hotel. (B) (L) 

  • Day 3 (Monday) Lima - Cuzco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Monday) Lima - Cuzco

      In the morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco and transfer to the hotel for accommodation. Lunch. In the afternoon, you will see on a city tour some of the sightseeings: KORI-CANCHA, the temple of the sun and the monastery of Santo Domingo, Plaza de Armas (Main Square), the cathedral and the old town with the stone of 12 angles. Back to the hotel. Overnight. (B) (L)

  • Day 4 (Tuesday) Cuzco - Sacred Valley Of The Incas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Tuesday) Cuzco - Sacred Valley Of The Incas

      After breakfast, visit the ruins of SACSAY HUAMAN, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambo Machay. Return to Cuzco. In the afternoon, we will head to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way we visit Awanakancha, where South American cameles are bred. We will learn about the excellent llama, alpaca, and vicuรฑa fibers, as well as the ancient weaving techniques that are still in use. We continue to Pisac where we visit the artisan market. Lunch in El Parador de Moray in the Sacred Valley of the Incas located in a privileged area. Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, an Inca fortress and todayโ€™s city before we continue to the hotel. Accommodation in the Sacred Valley. (B) (L)

  • Day 5 (Wednesday) Machu Picchu - Cuzco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Wednesday) Machu Picchu - Cuzco

      Today after breakfast, we will visit Machu Picchu. Transfer to Ollantaytambo Station and then on the luxurious Vista Dome train. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will board a bus that will take us to the citadel in 25 minutes. Cuzco was discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. Then you will have a guided tour of the citadel, an impressive experience. Later, free time to walk around the archaeological site. Buffet lunch at Machu Picchu Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel located next to this ancient Inca citadel. Here you can relax on the terrace and enjoy Peruvian cuisine. In the afternoon we will return to Cusco via Ollantaytambo. Once in Cusco, free time for private activities (B) (L)

  • Day 6 (Thursday) Cuzco - Puno
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Thursday) Cuzco - Puno

      After breakfast, ride in private bus to Puno (around 400 km away). On the way, you will visit the Church of Andahuaylillas, Raqchi and the Temple of Viracocha and the Necropolis of Sillustani by Puno. Lunch on the way. By good weather, you can see the snowy peaks of the Andes. Arrival in Puno and check-in at the hotel. (B) (L)

  • Day 7 (Friday) Puno - Copacabana โ€“ Sun Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Friday) Puno - Copacabana โ€“ Sun Island

      Breakfast. Today we will cross the border to Bolivia. We will be picked up in Puno and head to Copacabana, the most important Catholic shrine, where the figure of the Virgin Mary of the sixteenth century is venerated. The church was built by the Spanish conquistadors to house this image. After the visit, we head to the port and began our smoot hiphole cruise to Moon Island by visiting the Temple of the Sun Virgins Iรฑak Uyu, a temple dedicated to the Sun Virgins. After the visit, we continue to isla del Sol to visit the Temple of the Sun "Pilcocaina". Light walk with llamas to the "Posada del Inca Eco Lodge". Lunch after registration. Free time to explore the surroundings or just to relax. Around 6pm a guided walking tour of the island will begin visiting the community before reaching the top of the island for an impressive sunset on Lake Titicaca. Dinner and Overnight at the "Posada del Inca Eco Lodge" (B) (L) (D)

  • Day 8 (Saturday) Sun Island โ€“ La Paz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Saturday) Sun Island โ€“ La Paz

      Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning we will continue our trip towards La Paz, crossing the Straight of Tiquina by boat, the narrowest part of the lake. We will drive then for another two hours before we reach the city of La Paz. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Free time and accommodation (B) 

  • Day 9 (Sunday) La Paz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Sunday) La Paz

      After breakfast, guided walking tour through craft markets of clothing, musical instruments, souvenirs and witchcraft until you reach the Church of San Francisco, continuing towards the Plaza de Armas "Plaza Murillo", surrounded by the Government Palace, Parliament and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Continue to Calle Jaรฉn for a sample of colonial architecture. Then we head towards the southern district and towards the impressive Valley of the moon with its peculiar formations produced by erosion. During the day, we will use cable cars from one district to another, including Killi KIlli Viewpoint. Return to the hotel and accommodation (B)

  • Day 10 (Monday) La Paz - Uyuni
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Monday) La Paz - Uyuni

      Breakfast at the hotel. Early transfer to the airport for your flight to Uyuni. Arrival in Uyuni. The Uyuni salt lake is, with seemingly endless expanses of more than 12,000 km2, the largest salt flat in the world. Your guide will pick you at the airport up and you will start exploring the Salar de Uyuni, the largest continuous and high salt desert in the world, and the largest lithium reserve in the world with 50-70% of the worldโ€™s lithium. It has also significant amounts of potassium, boron, and magnesium. Considered the largest mirror in the world in rainy season, to its large size, to the high percentage of smooth surface and its high reflectivity, the Salar is used for satellite calibration. During the visit we will take a short break for lunch. Then visit the Incahuasi Island which is completely surrounded by the huge salt surface of the Salar de Uyuni. It contains a large number of giant cacti (Echinopsis atacamensis), which can reach more than 10 meters in height. Weโ€™ll get to the hotel to rest. When the time comes, the guide will take us to the banks of the Salar to enjoy an unforgettable sunset. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight (B) (L) (D)

  • Day 11 (Tuesday) Uyuni Salt Lake โ€“ Avaroa National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Tuesday) Uyuni Salt Lake โ€“ Avaroa National Park

      After breakfast at 8:00 am, we leave the hotel in a southerly direction, returning to the salt flats with paradisiacal landscapes. Subsequently, we continue our journey to the municipality of San Juan, natural view of the Ollague volcano (active), with visit to the "comunarios" (locals), continue to Laguna Caรฑapa and finally Laguna Hedionda. Accommodation in Los Flamencos Ecohotel. After accommodation and a short break, walk along the shores of the lagoon, where you can see the three species of flamingos a few meters away. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation. (B) (L) (D)

  • Day 12 (Wednesday) Laguna Verde - Laguna Colorada - Trip To Chile
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Wednesday) Laguna Verde - Laguna Colorada - Trip To Chile

      Breakfast at the hotel. On this current trip, you reach the highest point of your adventure. There you will see the Licancabur Volcano (5930 m) and the Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde as well as the geysers Sol de Maรฑana. You will also see mud pools and fumaroles. The emerald lagoon has a high concentration of lead, sulfur and calcium carbonates. Continue to Laguna Colorada. After the visit continue to Hito Cajon, border village between Bolivia and Chile. After Migration and Customs formalities, continuation by bus to San Pedro de Atacama. Accommodation at the selected Hotel. (B) (L)

  • Day 13 (Thursday) Atacama Saltflats And Los Flamencos National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Thursday) Atacama Saltflats And Los Flamencos National Park

      In the morning, visit to the Atacama Salt Lake and Laguna Chaxas. Then visit the Quebrada de Jere. Lunch at San Pedro de Atacama. In the afternoon visit the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountain) and the Valley of the Moon. You will experience an unusual sunset in this bizarre, almost lunar-like valley, with its bright colours. Overnight at San Pedro de Atacama (B) (L)

  • Day 14 (Friday) Calama - Santiago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Friday) Calama - Santiago

      Breakfast at the hotel. Early transfer to the airport and flight to Santiago, the capital of Chile. Arrive in Santiago and transfer to your hotel. Lunch. In the afternoon sightseeing tour of the city. We drive past the Club Hรญpico, along the Parque Oโ€™Higgins and the Palacio Cousiรฑo, a gorgeous full-city palace, built between 1870 and 1878. We come into the city center. On the way, you see the government palace La Moneda, the Universidad de Chile, the Church of San Francisco, the National Library and the Santa Lucia Mountain on which Santiago was founded in 1541. The tour continues along the Alameda. We cross the Rรญo Mapocho and drive through the artistsยด and nightlife district Bella Vista to the city hill Cerro San Cristobal. From here, you have a wonderful view over Santiago. On the way back to the hotel, we see the modern residential districts of Vitacura and Las Condes. (B) 

  • Day 15 (Saturday) Santiago De Chile - Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Saturday) Santiago De Chile - Buenos Aires

      Breakfast at the hotel. Early transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Reception in Buenos Aires through our partner. Registration at the hotel. Afternoon city tour where you will learn about the most important touristic points and neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: The city center with the Plaza de Mayo, where the Government Palace and the Casa Rosada are located as well as the Metropolitan Cathedral, with a visit. Then drive to the quiet and popular bohemian district of San Telmo. Continue to the port district of La Boca and to the district of Recoleta, with expensive shops and chic cafes. In the evening, we enjoy a typical tango show with dinner (B) (D)

  • Day 16 (Sunday) Buenos Aires - Iguazu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Sunday) Buenos Aires - Iguazu

      After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls. Reception at the airport through our partners and drive to the hotel in the Argentine side of the falls. Afternoon excursion to the waterfalls on the Argentinian side. While you can enjoy mainly from the Brazilian side the panorama of the falls, you can walk on the angentinian side very close between the individual waterfalls, culminating in a visit to the so-called "Devilโ€™s Throat" where the water falls amid deafening noise from 82 m in the depth. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

  • Day 17 (Monday) Iguazu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Monday) Iguazu

      Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will visit the Brazilian side of the falls. Magnificent panoramic views offer the best impression on the overall extent of this unique natural spectacle. Back to the hotel to enjoy the facilities or just to relax (B)

  • Day 18 (Tuesday) Iguazu - Rio De Janeiro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Tuesday) Iguazu - Rio De Janeiro

      After breakfast, timely transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reception through our partners. Registration at the hotel. At the evening, we offer you the chance to see a samba show (optional). (B)

  • Day 19 (Wednesday) Rio De Janeiro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Wednesday) Rio De Janeiro

      After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Corcovado (English: the hunchback), a mountain on which the symbol of the city is located, with its 38 meters high Christ Redeemer (including base). Continue to visit the other landmarks of the city, El Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf), a 395 m high, steep, towering granite cliff on the peninsula in the south of the Urca Botafogo Bay, where the Guanabara Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. It carries his name because its shape resembles a sugar loaf. We will take a funicular to go on to the Sugarloaf Mountain (called O Bondinho), whose sides are fully glazed. Lunch at a barbecue restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the colonial town. Back to the hotel. Overnight. (B)

  • Day 20 (Thursday) Rio De Janeiro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Thursday) Rio De Janeiro

      The day is at leisure. Enjoy the superb beach at front of the hotel. For any optional excursions is our partner ready to help you. Overnight in Rio. (B)

  • Day 21 (Friday) Rio - Flight Back Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      (Friday) Rio - Flight Back Home

      Today there is the possibility to enjoy Rio until the time to go to the airport for your flight back home. End of our services. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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