Overview & Highlights
A panoramic group tour from the Andes through the South American heartland to the Atlantic Ocean in Brazil. Includes the Inca heritage of Peru, the icy peaks and plains of Bolivia, remote Paraguay and the epic Iguazú Falls.
An epic journey that traverses this diverse continent from the Pacific to the Atlantic in just under three exhilarating weeks. Landscapes of infinite variety unfold before you; The dramatic peaks of the Andes, and the shimmering lakes and bleak beauty of the altiplano eventually give way to sultry forests and wide, white-sand beaches. The human story is no less captivating; histories are preserved in the magnificent Inca temples and glorious colonial architecture, and the bustling villages and markets offer an insight into contemporary ways of life. The trip begins in Lima and quickly moves onto Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire, and a visit to the awe inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu. Cross the saphire waters of Lake Titicaca into Bolivia, before venturing into little known, atmospheric Paraguay.You continue onto the thundering Iguazú Falls, and the trip finishes in Rio de Janeiro, a spellbinding city in a peerless location, sandwiched between steep forested mountains and the Atlantic.
- Lima: walking tour of colonial centre
- Machu Picchu: guided tour of the ruins
- Sacred Valley: guided tour
- Cusco: guided city tour
- Lake Titicaca: Uros Islands
- Lake Titicaca: boat trip to Sun Island
- La Paz: city tour
- Iguazú: Iguazú Falls (Brazilian and Argentine sides)
- Rio: city tour, Sugarloaf and Corcovado mountain
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Outline itinerary
Fly to Lima, Peru, arriving the same day.
Day 1
Overnight at your hotel in Lima.
Day 2
Fly to Cusco.
Day 3
Guided tour of Cusco and the surrounding sites.
Day 4
Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley, overnight there.
Day 5
Train to Machu Picchu, guided tour. Overnight in nearby village.
Day 6
Optional re-entry to the Inca site. Return by train and bus to Cusco.
Day 7
Day at leisure in Cusco.
Day 8
Scenic bus ride to Puno.
Day 9
Visit the Uros Islands and travel to Copacabana, Bolivia.
Day 10
Boat trip to Sun Island and overland to La Paz.
Days 11-12
Guided tour of La Paz and optional visit to Tiwanaku.
Day 13
Fly to Asuncion, Paraguay.
Days 14-15
By road into Argentina and visit the Iguazu Falls.
Day 16
Visit the Brazilian side of the falls and fly onto Rio de Janeiro.
Day 17
Guided tour of the city including Sugarloaf Mountain.
Day 18
Further exploration of Rio including Corcovado Mountain.
Day 19
Depart for international flight or extension.
UK clients arrive home the following day.
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Holiday Extensions
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What our clients say
Our Expert's Opinion
Jacana is the ideal tour to join for first timers to South America. I led it 18 years ago! Travelling from Peru to Brazil, you'll not only witness awe-inspiring landscapes but also some of the continent's biggest attractions and less known spots such as Paraguay!
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