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Summary of nights: 22 days, 19 nights: Rio 2; Iguassú 2; Asunción 1; Santa Cruz 1; Sucre 2; La Paz 3; Titicaca 1; Puno 1; Cusco 3; Machu Picchu 1; Cusco 1; Lima 1.

• Rio de Janeiro - cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain to view the 'Marvellous City'.
• The world's most impressive waterfalls- Iguazú
• Colourful capital of Bolivia, La Paz is an exotic city in a spectacular location.
• Lake Titicaca - shimmering lakeshore stay.
• Cusco - Inca and colonial treasures abound in this historic city.
• The jungle-clad mountain citadel of Machu Picchu - spend a night near the ruins.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 UK clients depart, arriving Rio day 2.
Day 3 At leisure in Rio.
Days 4-5 Fly to Iguacu and visit Argentine and Brazilian side of the Falls.
Day 6 Drive to Asunción, Paraguay.
Day 7 Fly to Sucre, Bolivia (or overnight Santa Cruz).
Day 8 Time to enjoy Sucre.
Day 9 Guided tour of the nearby Tarabuco Market.
Days 10-11 Fly to La Paz and explore the city.
Day 12 Visit Tiwanaku.
Day 13 Drive to and explore the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Day 14 Journey onwards to Puno.
Day 15 Drive to Cusco.**
Day 16 Explore the Sacred Valley.
Day 17 Tour of Cusco and Inca sites.
Day 18 Train to Machu Picchu.
Day 19 Return to Cusco.
Day 20 Fly to Lima.
Day 21 Fly to UK, arriving day 22.

** In 2009 we travel by luxury train between Puno and Cusco.

A few days to spare?

Take a look at our suggested extensions, or our tailor-made section, for some inspiring ideas on how to spend a few extra days from unwinding on tropical beaches, exploring the Amazon basin, cruising around the Galápagos islands or discovering impressive ancient sites.

Tour Profile

Transport: 4 flights of 1-2½ hrs each, 4 scenic land journeys (longest 6-8 hrs), 2 rail journeys (3½ hrs each).
Accommodation: First class and superior medium class hotels.
Meals: Breakfast daily, lunch days 9, 15,16, full-board day 18.
Included excursions: Sugar Loaf Mountain; Iguassú Falls; Tarabuco market; city tour Cusco; Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu.