Ultimate South America

Day 1 Depart London Heathrow
You’ll fly to Lima via Madrid/Amsterdam/Paris for 2 nights at Casa Andina Select Miraflores.

Day 2 Lima
On a morning tour of Lima, visit the historic centre including the historic private house of Casa Aliaga and the Larco Herrera Museum.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 3 Lima to the Sacred Valley
This morning you’ll fly to Cusco, and transfer down into the Urubamba Valley. Visit the traditional village of Chinchero and stay in the Agustos hotel for 2 nights.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 4 Sacred Valley of the Incas
This morning you’ll visit Pisac ruins and the colourful Pisac market. After lunch continue to the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5 Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
This morning you’ll take the train to the lost city of Machu Picchu. After a guided tour of the ruins you’ll have plenty of time to explore after the crowds have gone. Overnight at El Mapi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Machu Picchu to Cusco
This morning you have the option to visit Machu Picchu to witness dawn over the mountains. This afternoon travel to Cusco for 2 nights at the hotel Los Portales

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 7 Cusco
Explore the capital of the Incas on a guided tour of Cusco and the nearby ruins including the Koricancha temple, the cathedral and Sacsayhuaman, perched high above the city.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8 Cusco to Puno
Travel across the high plains of the Andes, arriving in Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Overnight at the Jose Antonio hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 9 Puno across Lake Titicaca to Huatajata, Bolivia
Today’s extraordinary journey takes you on a hydrofoil across Lake Titicaca into Bolivia, stopping at the sacred Sun Island. Overnight at the Inca Utama hotel and visit the Inca observatory to see the amazing patchwork of stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10 Huatajata to La Paz
This morning you’ll visit the remarkable Urus Iritos floating islands. In the afternoon continue to the world’s highest capital city, La Paz and the Europa hotel for 2 nights.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 11 La Paz
This morning you’ll discover La Paz including the Witch Doctor’s Market and head out of the city to see Moon Valley.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12 La Paz to Iguazu, Brazil
Today you’ll take a flight via Lima to Iguazu in Brazil. You’ll stay at the Recanto Park hotel for 3 nights.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 13 Iguazu Falls
On a morning tour to the Brazil side of Iguazu Falls, see the falls from the front and below. Walkways lead out to the river for a thrilling experience.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 14 Iguazu Falls
This morning you’ll take a tour to the Argentinean side of the falls where trails lead you around the jungle above the falls, where you will experience the awesome power of the Devil’s Throat.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 15 Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro
Today you’ll fly to Rio de Janeiro and stay near the famous Copacabana beach at the Atlantis Copacabana Hotel for 3 nights.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 16 Rio de Janeiro
On a full day’s tour of Rio you’ll head up to the Corcovado, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer stands high above the city. After a Brazilian barbeque lunch, continue to Sugar Loaf mountain for great views across the city and ocean.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 17 Rio de Janeiro
Today is yours to relax and explore Rio independently.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 18 Depart Rio de Janeiro
After a free morning you’ll transfer to the airport for a flight to London.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 19 Arrive London Heathrow
Your flight lands into London this morning.

Tour includes:

Local expert guides in resort
All flights specified
Inspirational sightseeing programme
Free time to explore independently
17 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners
Overnight at Machu Picchu
Iguazu Falls

On a Journey of Distinction, you are not merely a bystander. They believe that the wonders, customs and cultures you experience will live on in the core of your being. They even go so far as to say that one of their holidays will change your life forever.

Their combination of Tour Managers and Local Guides is what makes Journey of Distinction so distinctive. When you’re embarking on a voyage of discovery, it’s reassuring to know that a seasoned traveller is with you every step of the way; planning, organising, checking details and offering their advice and support. Their groups all depart from the UK, and no one joins us along the way, so you have the reassuring constancy of always knowing your travelling companions.

Our Opinion
“Limited to just 25 travellers per departure, every Journeys of Distinction escorted tour has an intimate, personal feel that makes for a more enjoyable experience.”