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ESSENCE OF SOUTH AMERICA
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GROUP TOURS From $10,899 pp
Machu Picchu
22 DAY TOUR Departures: 02 Mar ‘20, 20 Apr ‘20, 07 Sep ‘20, 17 Oct ‘20, 01 Mar ’21 HIGHLIGHTS PERU: Lima/ Colonial city of Lima Cuzco/ Ollantaytambo ruins, Sacsayhuaman, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca BOLIVIA: La Paz/ Moon Valley, Lake Titicaca ARGENTINA: Buenos Aires/ Tango Show and Dinner, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery, Iguazu Falls – Devils Throat BRAZIL: Rio de Janeiro/ Sugarloaf mountain, the Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado mountain. CHILE: Santiago/ La Moneda, San Cristobal Hill Come along on this amazing escorted tour that takes you through the most unforgettable places in South America. Be captivated by Cuzco the capital city of the ancient Inca civilisation, the picturesque Sacred Valley, the memorable ruins of Machu Picchu and the beautiful Lake Titicaca. Discover the witch’s market in La Paz before visiting Santiago, set amongst the Andes Mountains. Feel the rhythm of the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, discover the magnificent Iguazu Falls, and enjoy the elegant cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires. Choose from a range of optional pre and post tour extensions, including Galapagos Islands, the Amazon and Patagonia. Day 1: AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND - SANTIAGO - LIMA On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Day 2: LIMA - CUZCO- SACRED VALLEY (B) Sightseeing tour visiting the best sites of colonial and modern Lima. Transfer to the airport, fly to Cuzco. On arrival transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
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Day 3: SACRED VALLEY (B, L) Explore the Sacred Valley and learn about the traditional customs and ancestral weaving techniques in the indigenous town of Chinchero. Visit the local community of Misminay for a cultural infusion before visiting Ollantaytambo fortress. Day 4: SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU (B, L, D) Start your two-day trip to the unforgettable ruins of Machu Picchu with a wonderful train journey, followed by a comprehensive tour through the beautiful forgotten citadel. Day 5: MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO (B) Morning free to explore the ruins at your own pace. Afternoon train back to Cuzco. Day 6: CUZCO (B) Half day city tour of some of the most iconic sites in and around Cuzco including the Cathedral, Q’oricancha (the temple of the sun) and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Day 7: CUZCO - PUNO (B, L) Spectacular train journey across the Altiplano to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake on Earth. Day 8: PUNO (B) Boat trip to the unique reed floating islands. Learn about how the lives of the Uros people are closely tied to the totora reeds. Day 9: PUNO - LA PAZ (B, L) Cross from Peru into Bolivia, via the lovely lakeside village of Copacabana with its remarkable church, before boarding a comfortable catamaran to begin the scenic crossing of the magical Lake Titicaca. Stop at the mystical Sun Island before continuing onto La Paz. Day 10: LA PAZ (B) Half day city tour including the rock formations of the Moon Valley. Also learn about the local “Pacenos” customs and traditions including a trip to the local witchery market Day 11: LA PAZ - BUENOS AIRES (B) Transfer to airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Transfer to hotel. Day 12: BUENOS AIRES (B) Half day tour of South America’s
