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12-Day South America: Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro
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From north to south, this South America tour will give you a taste of the diversity of this incredible continent. With a mix of nature, flavours and cosmopolitan cities, you will be impressed by each destination's magical touches. Travel to the energetic mind-blowing Machu Picchu and the colonial city of Cusco, and explore the ruins of one of the world’s early civilizations. Discover Argentina's flavours and the tango culture in Buenos Aires and get to know its historic neighbourhoods. Then, visit the breathtaking Iguazu Falls, one of the most incredible waterfalls in the world. And finally, have a perfect closure for your trip in an incredible beachside paradise: Rio de Janeiro, where you will see the best of its colourful and charming landscape. With accommodation and tours included, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure!
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Things To Know
- Entrance fees to Perú’s and Rio’s attractions
- Tours and transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Buenos Aires Urban Use Right Fee (DUU) & Iguazú Eco-Fee
- Dinner
- Professional guide (English / Spanish)
- 11 nights of accommodation (5 nights in Perú, 4 in Argentina & 2 in Brazil)
- Vistadome train tickets
- International or Domestic Flights & Buses
- Iguazu Falls National Park entrance fees (Argentinian & Brazilian sides)
- Food and beverage, unless otherwise specified
- Travel / Medical Insurance
- Optional Tours & Tips
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at the time of booking for all participants
- IMPORTANT: Your arrival flight should get to Cuzco at 11:00 a.m. or EARLIER so that you can go on our guided city tour in the afternoon
- IMPORTANT: Your departure flight from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio should depart at 3:30 p.m. or LATER, so that you can tour the Brazilian side of the falls in the morning
- Hotel accommodation categories are based on service and comfort standards, not star ratings
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements/allergies at the time of booking
- Please, make sure to meet Peru, Argentina and Brazil’s entry and travel requirements. It is the traveller's responsibility to have all their necessary travel documents
- Baby/Child seats: In some cases it is mandatory for children under 12 to use a booster seat/ baby seat and in some excursions it is not provided. Please request in advance
- Strollers: Not all excursions are stroller-accessible. We recommend taking a child carrier backpack instead
- In some excursions minors must sit on a parent's lap
- Altitude Sickness: Visitors should be prepared for the lightness of head and shortness of breath that is typical upon arrival in Cuzco. It is recommendable to drink lots of water and to avoid hearty meals
- Back or Heart problems: Only with a medical authorization
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Day 1
Cuzco: Half-day visit to Cusco highlights and the nearby archaeological sites
Cusco
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Cuzco
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 2
Cuzco: Full-Day Private tour to Maras & Moray with Lunch
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch (1 cold or hot drink included. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included)
Chinchero
Maras
Moray
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Cuzco
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 3
Cuzco: Full-day tour to the Sacred Valley with Lunch
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch (1 cold or hot drink included. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included)
Sacred Valley
Pisac Market
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Sacred Valley
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 4
Sacred Valley: Full Day Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch (1 cold or hot drink included. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included)
Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Aguas Calientes
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 5
Aguas Calientes / Cuzco
Food Menu
Breakfast
Aguas Calientes
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Cuzco
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 6
Cuzco / Buenos Aires
Food Menu
Breakfast
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 7
Buenos Aires: City Tour & Tango Show
Food Menu
Breakfast
Dinner (non-alcoholic beverages and wine included)
Plaza de Mayo
La Boca
Recoleta
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 8
Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazú
Food Menu
Breakfast
Puerto Iguazu
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazú
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 9
Puerto Iguazú: Full-Day Iguazu National Park: Argentine Side
Food Menu
Breakfast
Garganta del Diablo
Iguazu Falls
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazú
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 10
Puerto Iguazu: Half-Day Iguazu National Park: Brazilian Side / Rio de Janeiro
Food Menu
Breakfast
Parque Nacional do Iguacu
Iguazu Falls
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 11
Rio de Janeiro: Full-Day Corcovado, Tijuca Forest, Sugar Loaf & Botanical Gd. with Lunch
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch (beverages not included)
Rio de Janeiro
Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car
Botanical Garden
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Floresta da Tijuca
Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 12
Goodbye Rio de Janeiro!
Food Menu
Breakfast
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We will schedule your transfer into Cusco city according to your flight arrival time. We pick-up all travellers at Cusco International Airport (CUZ).
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
Reviews By Other Travelers
5Based on 2 reviews
What do other 2 guests say about 12-Day South America: Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro
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Coastal391345
5
Feb 2022
Nous sommes partis 12 jours en Argentine et à Rio en couple (pas au Pérou à cause du covid). Nous avons vécu une expérience formidable : Buenos Aires, la Patagonie, les chutes d'Iguazu et Rio de Janeiro pour finir...que du bonheur! Paysages fantastiques, d'une beauté à couper le souffle, villes m...
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Martin T
5
Mar 2018
I booked my South America trip with the help of Say Hueque. They planned the whole trip and suggested me different points of interests. It was well organized, they had a really short response time when there was some unclarity. Thank you very much for a really wonderful time!
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Things to know
Included
- Entrance fees to Perú’s and Rio’s attractions
- Tours and transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Buenos Aires Urban Use Right Fee (DUU) & Iguazú Eco-Fee
- Dinner
- Professional guide (English / Spanish)
- 11 nights of accommodation (5 nights in Perú, 4 in Argentina & 2 in Brazil)
- Vistadome train tickets
Not Included
- International or Domestic Flights & Buses
- Iguazu Falls National Park entrance fees (Argentinian & Brazilian sides)
- Food and beverage, unless otherwise specified
- Travel / Medical Insurance
- Optional Tours & Tips
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at the time of booking for all participants
- IMPORTANT: Your arrival flight should get to Cuzco at 11:00 a.m. or EARLIER so that you can go on our guided city tour in the afternoon
- IMPORTANT: Your departure flight from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio should depart at 3:30 p.m. or LATER, so that you can tour the Brazilian side of the falls in the morning
- Hotel accommodation categories are based on service and comfort standards, not star ratings
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements/allergies at the time of booking
- Please, make sure to meet Peru, Argentina and Brazil’s entry and travel requirements. It is the traveller's responsibility to have all their necessary travel documents
- Baby/Child seats: In some cases it is mandatory for children under 12 to use a booster seat/ baby seat and in some excursions it is not provided. Please request in advance
- Strollers: Not all excursions are stroller-accessible. We recommend taking a child carrier backpack instead
- In some excursions minors must sit on a parent's lap
- Altitude Sickness: Visitors should be prepared for the lightness of head and shortness of breath that is typical upon arrival in Cuzco. It is recommendable to drink lots of water and to avoid hearty meals
- Back or Heart problems: Only with a medical authorization