South America 4-country 14 Days Visit Machu Picchu
Visit
Santiago
Viña de Mar y Valparaíso
Rio de Janeiro
Iguassu Falls
Buenos Aires
Tigre
Lima
Machu Picchu
Cuzco
Fare
From US$4198
+ tax $498 / per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Los
Angeles, CA - Santiago (Chile)
Depart
Los Angeles for the flight to Santiago.
Day 2: Santiago
(B/L/D)
We
will start this tour from San Cristóbal Hill, afterward; we will
visit the government palace (called La Moneda), Plaza de la Constitución
(The Constitution Square), Plaza de Armas, The Cathedral, the Main Post
Office Building, and Santa Lucia Hill (where the foundation of Santiago
took place in 1954). We will cross the Mapocho River to the new residential
areas with beautiful houses, parks and shopping centers. Having dinner
and appreciating a local show in Chilean restaurant. Overnight.
Day 3: Viña
de Mar y Valparaíso (B/L/D)
After
breakfast, departure to Viña del Mar. Passing through the fertile
valleys of Curacaví and Casablanca, where we will see the vineyards;
in the way, we will visit Vineyard Veramonte, where we will known their
production and tasting of their best wines. Once we arrived to Valparaiso,
we will see the whole development of the port of Valparaiso. Afterward,
we will cross the Congress building, Central Market, Plaza Sotomayor monument
to the naval heroes of Iquique 1879. Lunch in a restaurant in front the
sea. Continuing with the tour to Viña del Mar, visit the flower
clock, Casino, beaches of Reñaca, Concón. Returning to Santiago
visit Fonck museum (the museum includes an interesting exhibition of Easter
Island). Returning to Santiago having dinner in Chinese restaurant.
Day
4: Santiago - Rio de Janeiro (B/L/D)
Fly
to Rio de Janeiro after breakfast, arrival in afternoon. You will visit
Bara District then continue to the edge of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon,
which meets the Copacabana Beach. Visit H. Stern, the second largest jewelry
center in the world.
Day
5: Rio de Janeiro (B/L/D)
Today, you make your way
through the cobblestone streets of Paineiras to the city of Corcovado and
the statue of Christ the Redeemer. In the afternoon, you will visit the
exterior of the Maracana Soccer Stadium, the largest in the world (Outside
visit only. Entrance requires fee not included in this package).
Day
6: Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls (B/L/D)
In
the morning depart for your flight to Iguassu Falls. Iguassu Falls is
more spectacular than Niagara Falls. Today’s excursion will be made
to the Itaipu Dam, a joint project between Brazil and Paraguay.
Day
7: Iguassu Falls (B/L/D)
Today,
a whole day escorted walking tour to the Brazilian side of the falls through
path footbridges and belvederes. 275 cascades from a mile and a half long
crescent where torrents of water plunge down to the basin in cataract
230 feet high; all strategically placed to give the tourist the best view
allowing you to see each and every fall. A panoramic elevator can reach
the bottom of the falls. In the evening you will be amazed by the color
and rhythm of Brazil at a lively Samba show.
Day
8: Iguassu Falls (Border of Argentina) - Buenos Aires (Argentina) (B/L/D)
After the tour of Iguassu Falls, a guide will accompany you as you drive
across the border from Brazil towards the Argentina side of the amazing
falls; in the afternoon you will be transferred for your flight to Buenos
Aires. In the evening, enjoy a famous Tango Show and a luscious dinner
at a typical Argentina restaurant.
Day
9: Buenos Aires - Gauchos Ranch - Buenos Aires (B/L/D)
In
the morning, you’ll visit downtown and China town, you may do some
shopping of beautiful local leather coats and goods. Then you will tour
the famous Gauchos Ranch, enjoy the native dance. You can tour the grain
plantations and see horseback and carriage rides, experiencing the local
traditions and the daily life of the Gauchos. Watch their folkdance &
tango shows, attract by their beautiful costumes, and meet with the friendly
people. Enjoy the famous Argentine wine together with the favorite barbecue
meals – the barbecued beef is one of the best in the world. After
a sumptuous barbecue lunch, you can relax and wonder around the acreage
to see the livestock and grain plantations or take a carriage ride on
your own expenses.
Day
10: Buenos Aires - Tigre - Buenos Aires (B/L/D)
Today,
stroll the city of broad boulevards, sidewalk cafes, mansions and monuments
of Buenos Aires and visit the May Square, the Government House, the Boca
District and the famous Colon Opera House. In the afternoon, transfer
to Tigre for sightseeing. Tigre is a summer escapade for the high classes
in the city. On-board a River Cruise of the Parana for few hours of relaxation.
Along the journey, you can view the beautiful sceneries and high-class
villas by the riverbank. Later visit the small town of San Isidro and
take the famous tourist train – Tren de La Costa.
Day
11: Buenos Aires - Lima - Cuzco (B/L/D)
After
breakfast, take a flight to Lima, transfer to Cuzco. Upon arrival in Cuzco,
transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Cuzco, the former Capital of
the Inca Empire, sightseeing includes visits to the Temple of the Sun,
the Cathedral with its magnificent collection of gold and silver, the
ancient fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the amphitheater of Qenko and Tambomachay
and the Royal bath of the Incas. Evening at leisure to stroll along the
quaint streets of Cuzco.
Day 12: Cuzco(B/L/D)
Take
a train to Machu Picchu. It is a city located high in the Andes Mountains
in modern Peru. It lies 43 miles northwest of Cuzco at the top of a ridge,
hiding it from the Urabamba gorge below. The ridge is between a block
of highland and the massive Huaynac Picchu, around which the Urubamba
River takes a sharp bend. The surrounding area is covered in dense bush,
some of it covering Pre-Colombian cultivation terraces. You have lunch
at the mountain. Afternoon return to Cuzco.
Day
13: Cuzco - Lima - Los Angeles (B/L/D)
Today
you will visit Lima's most imposing colonial churches and mansions such
as the Government Palace, the Plaza Mayor, including 17th century San
Francisco Monastery, Plaza de Armas, then continue to Miraflores, which
overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Last stop to the Indian Market for buy some
handicrafts. After dinner, transfer to airport fly back to Los Angeles.
Day 14: Los Angeles
Today
your homebound flight will bring you back to Los Angeles in the morning
to complete this pleasant trip!
• This itinerary
visits destinations that are at high altitude, which may cause altitude
sickness. Please consult your doctor for preventative treatment.
Price includes:
International & South America air tickets
Airport taxes (Aprx.). Brazil $18, Argentina departure $18, Peru departure $31, Peru domestic $6.82, Chile $20
Airport – hotel transfers
Sightseeing & show tickets
3 meals daily (exclude liquor beverage), one bottled water
per day
4-star hotel or substitute hotels with similar standard whenever
possible
English tour guide
Price does not include:
Tour bus driver and tour guide gratuity ($8 per day)
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