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Be amazed as you view the spectacular panoramic views of many of the 275 cataracts that make up Iguassu Falls—with its clouds of spray, incessant roar, and surrounding tropical growth. Of course, no vacation to South America is complete without a visit to the marvelous structures built by the Incas, including the semi-circular Kenko Amphitheater and Puca Pucara. You’ll visit Machu Picchu, where you’ll stand in awe as you witness the ancient ruins surrounded by soaring peaks—one of the most majestic images in South America! But that’s not all…experience an once-in-a-lifetime thrill in the Galápagos Islands. Just like Charles Darwin, you’ll be able to see many species of animals and birds that call the Galápagos their home. On your 3-night cruise, watch for blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and more. For even more fun, consider swimming and snorkeling in search of sea life.
Vibrant cities, spectacular scenery, and ancient structures—this vacation to South America has it all!
Highlights
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
GALÁPAGOS Quito sightseeing; 4-night Galápagos cruise
2022 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 21 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 11 dinners
ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Day1
Welcome to South America’s largest and most populous country.
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day2
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.
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day3
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.
Day4
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.
Day5
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
Day6
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
Day7
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
Day8
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.
Day9
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
Day10
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
Day11
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
Day12
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
Day13
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
Day14
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
Day15
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– QUITO, ECUADOR
Day16
Fly to Quito, where the remainder of your day is at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUITO
Day17
On an included city tour, see INDEPENDENCE SQUARE with its CATHEDRAL and SAN FRANCISCO PLAZA CHURCH, and the BASILICA.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUITO–SAN CRISTOBAL (EMBARKATION)–GALÁPAGOS CRUISING
Day18
Take a morning flight to San Cristobal, one of the remote Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival, board the Galápagos Legend for your 4-night CRUISE. On SAN CRISTOBAL, visit the INTERPRETATION CENTER with your Naturalist and learn about what makes the archipelago so unique. Next, a walk to TIJERETAS HILL brings you to a frigatebird nesting colony.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: ESPAÑOLA ISLAND
Day19
Join your Naturalist for excursions to Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on ESPAÑOLA ISLAND, one of the oldest islands in the archipelago. Here, you will see the famous blowhole, as well as unique sea bird colonies, including the waved albatrosses (April-December), Nazca and blue-footed boobies, and Darwin’s finches. Also, look for red, green, and black marine iguanas and a rookery of sea lions right at the landing site.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: FLOREANA ISLAND
Day20
Today on FLOREANA ISLAND, join your Naturalist for an excursion to Post Office Bay, where a wood barrel has served as an informal post office since 1793. Darwin’s finches, lava lizards, and green sea turtles can be found here. Later, at Cormorant Point, walk to the brackish lagoon, home to a large flamingo population. Snorkeling from the beach provides a great opportunity to see reef fish, sea turtles, sea lions, and even white-tipped reef sharks! Occasionally, a small colony of penguins can also be seen on this island.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
Day21
Journey into the highlands of SANTA CRUZ to see giant tortoises, endemic to this island, roaming in the wild. This afternoon, visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, established to help conserve the Galápagos’ natural habitats and the area’s famous giant tortoises. Spend time in Puerto Ayora before returning to the ship.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: SANTA CRUZ–BALTRA (DISEMBARKATION)–GUAYAQUIL
Day22
This morning, snorkel at Carrion Point on Santa Cruz to discover the beautiful marine life. Later, fly to Guayaquil.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GUAYAQUIL
Day23
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
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
Hilton Colon Quito (SAT)
Superior First-Class
The Hilton Colon Quito hotel is 10 minute walk from the colonial Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This modern hotel enjoys spectacular views of the city. Amenities include a fitness center, spa, outdoor heated pool, 5 restaurants/lounges, laundry service, concierge, florist, barber shop, and gift shop.
Location
Ave Amazonas N 1914 Y Patria Avenida 1, Quito, Ecuador
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- ATM
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Television
- Internet Access
- Smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Daily Housekeeping
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Moderate Deluxe
Combining excellent service and a laid-back resort feel, Hilton Colon Guayaquil is conveniently located only a few minutes from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport. The hotel is the perfect retreat for those traveling to and from the Galapagos Islands.
Location
Av Francisco de Orellana Mz 111, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Pay Movies
- Phone
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Internet Access
