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Escorted Group Tours
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Grand Tour of South America
22 days
16 excursions and visits
3 days - free time
Active explorer
The mysterious Inca city of Machu Picchu. Breathtaking Iguazu Falls. The stunning lake-lands of Chile and Argentina. Exhilarating Rio de Janeiro. Our epic South America tour covers myriad iconic sites across four countries. But aside from the heady highlights, there’s a rich culture and colonial elegance to unearth - and some of the most amenable locals you’ll meet on your travels. Soak it all up with a glass of the local firewater and an empanada or two.
Your holiday includes
Meals
19 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Flight
International flights and luggage are included
Accommodation
19 nights in hotels and 2 in flight
Excursions
- City tours of Lima, Cuzco, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro (including Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain)
- Visits to Sacred Valley (including fortress of Ollantaytambo and Pisac village); Sacsayhuaman ruins; Lake Llanquihue; Vicente Perez Rosales National Park; and Nahuel Huapi
- Excursions to Machu Picchu; Valparaiso & Viña del Mar
Tour manager
Expert guidance throughout your holiday
Exceptional value every time
VIP door-to-door
Our transfer service to and from home with unlimited mileage.
Insurance
Included optional travel insurance or £50pp price reduction if not required.
Included excursions
Lovely Lima, Peru's capital city
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The seafront city of Lima was made for wandering on foot, and our walking tour takes in its palm-lined avenues, colourful buildings and historic landmarks. We’ll visit the elaborate 18th-century cathedral before taking a coach to two other noteworthy sites – Archbishop’s Palace and the San Francisco Monastery.
A trip to the Paris of the South
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Dubbed ‘the Paris of the South’, Buenos Aires is a tango-infused melting pot of grandiose architecture, larger-than-life street art, and world-class cuisine. We’ll explore the heart of the city, Plaza de Mayo, and its surrounding buildings, the bohemian San Telmo neighbourhood, and the La Boca district - home to rainbow-hued tin houses. We’ll also pause for reflection in the mysterious walled cemetery of Recoleta.
Mountains and monuments in Santiago
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Santiago, the capital of Chile, lies between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Known for its stunning skyline and historic sites, it’s also a dynamic centre for art, food, and wine. We’ll explore hotspots like the National Museum and the mesmerising old town, before making our way up San Cristobal Hill to capture it all on camera.
Rio de Janeiro from the sky
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Brazil’s vibrant coastal city is the stuff of legend – watched over by the towering Christ the Redeemer and fronted by stunning beaches like Copacabana. It’s also the setting for the world’s most famous festival, the feather-decked Rio Carnival. We’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the city with train and cable car rides through Tijuca Forest to the Corcovado and Sugarloaf mountains.
Journey to the Sacred Valley
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Once the heart of the Inca Empire, today the Sacred Valley is a region of lush valleys peppered with ancient ruins. We’ll visit one of the most impressive sites, the 16th-century fortress of Ollantaytambo, and spend time in the lively town of Pisac. It’s well known for its vibrant market, with stalls piled high with handcrafted clothes, beautiful ceramics, and jewellery. Be sure to try the local delicacy, pimentos rellenos (stuffed peppers).
Legendary Machu Picchu
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The ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu needs little introduction. We’ll journey through the verdant Sacred Valley high up into the Andes by train, before making our way around this mystical mountaintop city with a local expert. Taking in the intricate stone architecture, terraced slopes, and breathtaking views, it’s a day that feels almost otherworldly.
A tale of two cities
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Heading north of Santiago, we’ll spend time in two captivating cities on this full-day excursion. Valparaiso is famous for its port; a rainbow-painted colonial hub spread over 42 hills. Viña del Mar, meanwhile, offers stunning beaches and leafy parks. We'll then toast our adventures at an award-winning winery.
Igazu Falls: a view from two countries
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We’ll come face to face with the UNESCO-listed Iguazu Falls on two visits in two countries – Argentina and Brazil. One of the world's most spectacular waterfalls, it’s double the size of Niagara Falls and surrounded by rainforest, thundering down 275 cascades. Don’t forget your camera on either day, as we’ll enjoy jaw-dropping panoramas from different – but equally impressive – viewing platforms and walkways.
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