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Small Group Discovery
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2022 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 22 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 11 dinners
ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL.
Day1
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL.
Day2
Free time this morning. At 3:30pm, meet your Tour Director for a drive along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. Cable-car ascent to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views and a cocktail party to sample caipirinhas (the famous Brazilian rum drink).
Meals included:
- Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day3
RIO DE JANEIRO Guided sightseeing includes a scenic cog railway ride to see Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain. Visit the Cathedral and see the Sambodromo, Carnival Parade location. Brazilian Churrascaria (traditional Portuguese BBQ) dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day4
RIO DE JANEIRO Free day.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Rio de Janeiro with an optional excursion to Petropolis, (mountain resort and former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II). This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTIN
Day5
A.
RIO DE JANEIRO Fly to Buenos Aires.BUENOS AIRES Orientation tour with a Local Guide.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BUENOS
Day6
AIRES.
BUENOS AIRES Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a walking tour of La Boca and San Telmo districts. See La Casa Rosada (the President’s House), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Teatro Colón Opera House. Visit the site of Eva Perón’s tomb at Recoleta Cemetery. Private LF Tango lesson followed by Argentine steak dinner and Tango show.Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BUENOS
Day7
AIRES.
BUENOS AIRES Free day.Meals included:
- Breakfast
BUENOS AIRES–IGUASSU FALLS.
Day8
BUENOS AIRES Fly to Iguassu Falls.
IGUASSU FALLS Travel to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls. Visit the rainforest via Ecological Jungle Train for a guided walking tour of the falls with a Local Guide.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
IGUASSU FALLS–LIMA, PERU.
Day9
IGUASSU FALLS Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide in Iguassu National Park on the Brazilian side of the falls. Fly to Lima, Peru.
LIMA Drive to your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
LIMA.
Day10
LIMA Guided sightseeing includes the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, Cathedral, and San Francisco Monastery. LF This evening, guided sightseeing at the Larco Herrera Museum, which houses the largest private collection of Pre-Columbian Peruvian art in the world, followed by dinner at the museum.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY.
Day11
LIMA Fly to Cusco.
SACRED VALLEY Guided Sightseeing by a Local Guide at the semi-circular Kenko Amphitheater and the ancient site of Puca Pucara followed by an LF El Pago a la Tierra (Mother Earth Ceremony) with local shaman. Free time for shopping in the old mountain village of Pisac with its famous market.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU
Day12
SACRED VALLEY Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide to the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Visit to a LF local Peruvian home. Scenic ride on the Vistadome train through the Urubamba Valley.
MACHU PICCHU Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide at Machu Picchu. Pisco Sour demonstration and dinner at your nearby hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO
Day13
MACHU PICCHU Second included entrance to Machu Picchu. Afternoon train to the Sacred Valley. Transfer to Cusco.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CUSCO
Day14
CUSCO Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide includes visits to the Cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CUSCO–LIMA
Day15
CUSCO Fly to Lima.
LIMA Visit and tastings at a LF Peruvian food market. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIMA–QUITO, ECUADOR.
Day16
LIMA Fly to Quito.
QUITO Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUITO.
Day17
QUITO Guided sightseeing includes Independence Square, the Cathedral, and San Francisco Plaza Church.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
QUITO–SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND (EMBARKATION)–CRUISING.
Day18
QUITO Fly to San Cristobal.
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND Embark the Galápagos Legend for a 4-night cruise. This afternoon, visit the Galápagos Darwin Interpretation Center with your expert Naturalist and learn about ongoing conservation of the archipelago, its history, ecosystems, flora, and fauna. Next, a walk to Tijeretas Hill brings you to a frigatebird nesting colony.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: ESPAÑOLA ISLAND.
Day19
ESPAÑOLA ISLAND 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: FLOREANA ISLAND.
Day20
FLOREANA ISLAND Visit Cormorant Point to see a brackish lagoon, which usually holds one of the largest flamingo populations in the Galápagos. The trail continues to a beautiful white-sand beach, one of the most important nesting sites of Green Pacific sea turtles. Enjoy a chance to snorkel among sea turtles, reef fish, sea lions, and even white-tipped reef sharks. This afternoon, visit Post Office Bay, named for the wooden barrel that served as an informal post office for sailors passing through. Here, you may also encounter Darwin’s finches, yellow warblers, and lava lizards, and take advantage of another chance for great snorkeling.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND.
Day21
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND Drive to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island and visit the Tortoise Reserve where giant tortoises are found in their natural habitat. This afternoon, visit Charles Darwin Research Station, where the Galápagos giant tortoise breeding program helps preserve the fragile Galápagos environment. Learn how eggs are brought from the nearby Galápagos Islands, incubated artificially until the galápaguitos (little turtles) are born and then at the age of five are returned to their native areas.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: SANTA CRUZ–BALTRA (DISEMBARKATION )–GUAYAQUIL.
Day22
SANTA CRUZ Snorkel at Carrion Point to discover beautiful marine life.
BALTRA Fly to Guayaquil.
GUAYAQUIL Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GUAYAQUIL.
Day23
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
Maximum elevation on tour: 13,000 ft.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
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Beauty Salon
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Television
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Alarm Clock
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
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
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
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
Hotel Pullman Miraflores
Moderate Deluxe
The Hotel Pullman Miraflores is currently under construction with an expected completion date in November 2020. Please check back for more information about the hotel's location and amenities. Updates will be made as information is received.
Location
, Lima, PeruCasa 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
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Clock Radio
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
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Daily Housekeeping
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
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
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Laundry Available
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Daily Housekeeping
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
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
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Beauty Salon
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Pay Movies
- Daily Housekeeping
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
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
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- ATM
- Elevator
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
