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And that’s just the start! Discover the fascinating cities—Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Lima. You’ll have guided sightseeing with a local expert and leisure time in each city to browse the shops, sip the local drinks, sample the local cuisine, and explore the many sights. There’s also Machu Picchu. About 1,000 people once lived there—in around 200 structures—but archaeologists still don’t know its true purpose. Your first glimpse of this city poised high above the jungle-covered ravines is one of the most majestic images in South America.
From the vibrant cities to the ancient structures, this vacation to South America has it all! So, grab your camera and be prepared for a trip of a lifetime.
Highlights
Guided city sightseeing, visit the Manaus Opera House and a local market; “Meeting of the Waters” cruise; visit a jungle island, monkey reserve, and a native Amazon village; guided canoe rides and jungle walks
RIO DE JANEIRO Cable-car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain and [LF] Sugar Loaf cocktail party; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Corcovado Mountain and the cathedral; Churrascaria dinner
BUENOS AIRES Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Recoleta Cemetery; [LF] Tango dance lesson; Tango show
IGUASSU FALLS Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit both sides of the falls; Ecological Jungle Train
LIMA Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit San Francisco Monastery; [LF] dinner at Larco Herrera Museum; [LF] local Peruvian food market
SACRED VALLEY Visit Kenko Amphitheater and Pisac; [LF] Mother Earth Ceremony with a shaman; visit Ollantaytambo and [LF] a local home visit for a glimpse into rural Peruvian life
MACHU PICCHU Take the Vistadome train through the Urubamba Valley; sightseeing with Local Guide and two days entrance to the ruins
CUSCO Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the cathedral, the Santo Domingo Monastery, and Temple of Sacsayhuaman; farewell dinner
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 10 dinners
ARRIVE IN MANAUS, BRAZIL.
Day1
Welcome to Brazil where you will be met by a Monograms representative.
Meals included:
- Dinner
MANAUS–AMAZON JUNGLE
Day2
Today your “Meeting of the Waters” tour passes the impressive British-built Customs House and the floating port. CRUISE on the chocolate-colored Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles the different bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! After lunch, explore a JUNGLE ISLAND (water level permitting) with native flora and fauna. Arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
AMAZON JUNGLE.
Day3
Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a GUIDED WALK to see the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. After lunch, sail up the river to visit an AMAZON NATIVE CABOCLO VILLAGE to learn about their traditions and culture. Also, try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the MONKEY JUNGLE RESERVE, where researchers work to rehabilitate primates like spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys and reintroduce them into the jungle. This evening, venture back out on a canoe with your Naturalist to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other nocturnal creatures).
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
AMAZON JUNGLE–RIO DE JANEIRO
Day4
This morning, depart the Ecopark for a guided sightseeing of Manaus that explores vestiges of its glory days during the rubber boom. See the famed OPERA HOUSE, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe, and visit a LOCAL MARKET, abundant with local foods and wares. Continue to the airport for your flight to Rio and an overnight.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day5
Today is free in Rio to explore as you please. This afternoon, meet your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions for a drive along famous Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches to the base of 1,300-foot-high SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN. Ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can savor spectacular vistas of the city. Next, LF toast the start of a memorable vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail, from atop Sugar Loaf Mountain during a COCKTAIL PARTY.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day6
The city’s landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, crowns CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. A scenic ride by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here, proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambodromo and visit the CATHEDRAL. The afternoon is at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, it’s a fun outing to a CHURRASCARIA for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day7
A full day at leisure to savor Rio. Relax on one of the world-famous beaches or take advantage of the world-class shopping or fine dining. Alternatively, you may choose to join an optional trip to historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Day8
. Fly to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent. After arriving at your central hotel, an orientation walk acquaints you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés. Spend an evening at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BUENOS AIRES
Day9
. Your included sightseeing this morning starts in La Boca, a colorful district and site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking TOUR of this unique neighborhood at the mouth of the river and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and as a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and the METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, which houses San Martin’s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Teatro Colón opera house before reaching RECOLETA CEMETERY, burial site of Eva Perón. After an afternoon at leisure, top off the evening at a famous TANGO CLUB. Start with a LF DANCE LESSON, followed by dinner of Argentine steaks and other local specialties, and end with a show featuring flawless performances of Latin America’s most sensuous dance—the Tango!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BUENOS AIRES
Day10
. Enjoy a full day at leisure, with an optional excursion to the pampas (grasslands). Experience the atmosphere of Argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch). Get acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos and enjoy a barbecue lunch and the warm hospitality of your hosts before returning to the city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BUENOS AIRES–IGUASSU FALLS.
Day11
This morning, fly to IGUASSU FALLS. The spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrent—with some cataracts as high as 250 feet—is nothing short of hypnotic. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. Upon arrival, journey to the Argentinean side of the falls and take the ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN for a bird’s-eye view from the catwalks perched over part of the Devil’s Throat, where 14 waterfalls drop more than 300 feet into the Devil’s Gorge below. Continue into Brazil’s side of Iguassu Falls, your home for the night.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
IGUASSU FALLS–LIMA, PERU.
Day12
Today is dedicated to exploring the Brazilian side of IGUASSU FALLS from a completely different vantage point than in Argentina. A walk along the pathway at the base of the falls takes you into the Devil’s Throat Canyon, with spectacular panoramic views of many of the 275 cataracts that make up Iguassu Falls. Have a late lunch or early dinner before flying to Lima, Peru.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
LIMA.
Day13
Your city sightseeing TOUR focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. See the 18th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY with its unique cloisters, Government Palace, and the cathedral situated around the vast Plaza de Armas. Tonight, visit the LF LARCO HERRERA MUSEUM, which houses the largest private collection of Pre-Columbian Peruvian art in the world. Enjoy dinner at the museum’s restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY.
Day14
Fly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit the semi-circular KENKO AMPHITHEATER with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages, and see the ancient site of Puca Pucara. Also, in the Sacred Valley, experience an LF El Pago a la Tierra, or MOTHER EARTH CEREMONY, performed by a local shaman. These ceremonies thanking Mother Earth and asking for good health and safe travels have been practiced in Peru since before the arrival of the Incas. Continue to PISAC, an old mountain village where you will have free time to shop for local wares, such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, or hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases. Stay in the Sacred Valley tonight, with dinner at the hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU
Day15
This morning, visit the Inca Fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO, followed by the opportunity to visit a LF LOCAL HOME, meet some of the locals, and experience their way of life in the Sacred Valley. Then, board the VISTADOME TRAIN for a scenic journey through the lush Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, ascend the mountainside to legendary MACHU PICCHU, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your Local Guide will introduce this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct, and will bring you closer to the mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures. Tonight, learn how to make the perfect Pisco Sour at a Peruvian cooking demonstration before your included dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO
Day16
A morning at leisure in Machu Picchu allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over MACHU PICCHU with your second included entrance to the ruins. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by TRAIN RIDE and continue to Cusco.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CUSCO
Day17
On your guided sightseeing tour of Cusco today, learn more about the Inca and Spanish influence. Begin at the heart of Cusco in the Plaza de Armas (main square), with a visit to the imposing CATHEDRAL, where construction began in 1550 and was finally completed 100 years later. Continue to Koricancha and the SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY, and see how the two sites have become one. The Temple of the Sun at Koricancha was once the most important Inca site, dedicated to the worship of the Sun. The walls, altars, and decorations were all said to be covered in gold—until the Spaniards looted the temple and then built the contrasting Baroque Santo Domingo Monastery on top of the temple’s foundations. Also, visit the TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons—was built. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore on your own. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CUSCO–LIMA
Day18
A short morning flight returns you to Lima. For a special treat, make a stop at a LF LOCAL PERUVIAN FOOD MARKET to get a real taste of the life of the local people. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore on your own.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIMA
Day19
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Participation in this tour requires guest’s name exactly as it appears on his/her passport, D.O.B., gender, and nationality at the time of booking.
- Maximum elevation on tour: 13,000 ft.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus
First-Class
Located in the Adrianopolis district of Manaus nearby the Amazonas shopping center, the Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus features a rooftop pool with views of the city, on-site restaurant, bar, fitness center, and sauna.
Location
Av Umberto Calderaro Filho, 817 - Adrianopolis, Manaus, Brazil
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Best Available
Inside the Amazon Jungle on the Rio Negro, enjoy daily excursions to learn about the flora, fauna, and indigenous tribes. Rooms feature private facilities and air-conditioning.
Location
Amazon, Manaus, Brazil
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Daily Housekeeping
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Smoking Rooms
Hilton Rio Copacabana
Moderate Deluxe
Located just steps away from the famous Copacabana beach and waterfront, Hilton Copacabana offers two sparkling swimming pools, a full-service wellness spa, multiple restaurants and bars, beachside service at Copacabana's waterfront, and comfortable and cozy guestrooms with spectacular views.
Location
Avenida Atlantica 1020, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
Hilton Buenos Aires
Deluxe
Exceptionally located in the riverside Puerto Madero district, Hilton Buenos Aires is within walking distance of the city's top attractions and best restaurants. Guests can enjoy Argentinian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, relax at the rooftop pool, get pampered at the spa, or unwind in one of the hotel's stylish guestrooms.
Location
Macacha Guemes 351, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
Wish Resort
Superior First-Class
Surrounded by lush garden and located 3 miles from Iguaçu National Park, the superior Wish Resort boasts a beautiful swimming pool, easy access to the Falls, and style and comfort at every turn. The hotel offers sophisticated rooms with air conditioning and thoughtful amenities. They are elegantly styled with classic wooden furniture and soft décor. The hotel is situated close to the entrance and to the Argentinian side of Iguaçu Park and provides all the convenience of home in this fantastic setting of Iguassu Falls.
Location
Avenida das Cataratas, 6845, Iguassu Falls, Brazil
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Voicemail
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
Pullman Lima San Isidro
Superior First-Class
The Pullman Lima San Isidro features a modern, minimalist design and comfortable facilities including an on-site restaurant and bar, swimming pool, gym, and business center.
Location
Av. Jorge Basadre 595,, San Isidro, Peru
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas
Superior First-Class
The Casa Andina Premium Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley is a luxurious and satisfying retreat. Combining fine food, comfortable rooms, and personalized attention, it is the Valley's most complete hotel. In addition to a spa, a fitness center, and romantic dining, this hotel is best known for providing panoramic views of the Andes in every room. This charming mountain chalet-style hotel adds style and comfort to the already stunning atmosphere of Peru's Sacred Valley.
Location
5to Paradero Yanahuara, Urubamba Valley, Peru
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Daily Housekeeping
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
- Clock Radio
- Television
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
Moderate Deluxe
The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins and boasts an Andean health spa, bar, restaurant, gift shop, and business center.
Location
Av Hermanos Ayar Mz 1 Lote 3, Machu Picchu, Peru
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
Casa Andina Premium Cusco
First-Class
A beautifully renovated 18th-century manor house is located 3 blocks from Cusco's Plaza de Armas. The hotel is distinguished by its 3 interior patios with wooden balconies. The principal patio, featuring a gurgling stone fountain, is one of Cusco's emblematic colonial courtyards. Amenities include a gourmet restaurant, bar, reading room, room service, gift shop, and laundry service.
Location
Plazoleta Limacpampa Chico 473, Cusco, Peru
Hotel Facilities
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Dry Cleaning
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Television
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
