Highlights of South America
OPTIONAL GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE
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Inclusions
Travel
- Return economy-class flights from Australia to South America. Taxes included
- 5 economy-class flights within South America
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of tour
- All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
- Tipping Made Easy, $235pp prepaid
Accommodation & Meals
- 15 nights in good quality hotels (3 -4 star)
- 1 night stay at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Eco Retreat (4 star)
- 2 night stay inside Iguazu Falls NP at Belmond das Cataratas Hotel (5 star)
- 18 breakfasts and 4 dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinner
Tour Guides
- English-speaking locally based tour director (based on min. of 8 passengers)
- English-speaking locally based guides
Sightseeing
Tango the night away in Buenos Aires
- Discover the grand city of Buenos Aires on a city tour, including the colourful La Boca district, the impressive Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron is buried, and a visit to the stunning Colon Theatre.
- Experience Argentina's famous Tango at a dinner show and lesson in Buenos Aires.
Feel the thunder of Iguazu Falls and experience the excitement of Rio
- Spend 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro staying in the heart of Copacabana Beach.
- Enjoy a traditional Brazilian churrasco grill dinner at Fogo de Chao.
- Tour the iconic sights of Rio including the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Hill.
- Spend 2 nights at the Belmond Das Cataratas hotel inside Iguazu Falls National Park, with the amazing waterfalls right on your doorstep.
- Visit the thunderous Iguazu Falls! Explore both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides, including the famous Devil's Throat.
- Get up close and personal with stunning, exotic birds at the Parque Das Aves Bird Park.
Discover the wonders of Peru
- Discover the sights of Lima on a city tour and visit the famous Larco Museum, containing priceless Incan artefacts.
- Discover Cusco on a walking tour, visiting the 17th century cathedral and Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun, considered the most spectacular temple of the Incan empire.
- Travel into the magical Sacred Valley and stop in the small town of Pisac and explore the impressive ruins and lively market.
- Stop in the small town of Pisac and explore the impressive ruins and lively market.
- Tour the town of Ollantaytambo, then visit a house for a taste of local life.
- Visit a local chicheria. Learn about and taste the traditional chicha and try some of the local delicacy, guinea pig.
- Travel by Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu!
- Feel the magic of the Lost Incan City of Machu Picchu on an in-depth guided tour and enjoy some time to explore the ruins at your own pace.
- Spend the night in a nature retreat in Aguas Calientes.
- Travel by Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo and visit the fortress ruins.
- Stop at Chinchero for a traditional weaving demonstration.
- Explore the ancient Incan fortress of Sacsayhuaman and the ancient Incan baths of Tambomachay.
- Take a scenic flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, a series of ancient geoglyphs depicting hundreds of figures in the middle of the Nazca desert.
- Enjoy a visit to scenic Paracas National Reserve.
- Discover the amazing wildlife of the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, a vibrant sanctuary home to many birds and animals, including the endangered Humboldt penguins.
| Tour Provider | Bunnik Tours |
| Number of Days | 21 |
| Price From | AUD $13,395 |
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| End Location | |
| Age Range | Min :14 |
| Group Size | 1 to 20 |
| Tour Style | Comfort |
| Tour Themes | Relaxing |
| Physical Rating | Moderate |
| Incudes Flights | Yes |
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| Start | End | Availability | Price | |
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| 23 May 2018 | 12 Jun 2018 | Fully Booked | AUD $11,995 | |
| 01 Aug 2018 | 21 Aug 2018 | Guaranteed Departure | AUD $11,995 | |
| 26 Sep 2018 | 16 Oct 2018 | Guaranteed Departure | AUD $11,995 | |
| 24 Oct 2018 | 13 Nov 2018 | Guaranteed Departure | AUD $11,995 | |
| 21 Nov 2018 | 11 Dec 2018 | Available | AUD $11,995 | |
| 16 Jan 2019 | 05 Feb 2019 | Available | AUD $12,495 | |
| 20 Feb 2019 | 12 Mar 2019 | Available | AUD $12,395 | |
| 20 Mar 2019 | 09 Apr 2019 | Available | AUD $12,395 |
Abbreviation: [B,L,D] Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bienvenido a grand Buenos Aires, affectionately known as the 'Paris of the South'!
Our sightseeing this morning includes Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta Cemetery and Caminito Street in the colourful La Boca district. We also visit the opulent Colon Theatre. [B,D]
Special Experience: Don your dancing shs for a traditional tango lesson, then enjoy a lively dinner and show.
The day is at leisure to discover more of the city. [B]
We fly to colourful Rio de Janeiro. The afternoon is at leisure for you to begin exploring. [B]
Enjoy a day at leisure before a traditional churrasco grill dinner at Fogo de Chao. [B,D]
Today we visit the icons of Rio, including Corcovado Hill, the Statue of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. [B]
This morning we fly to thundering Iguazu Falls. [B]
Special Experience: Straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls is one of the world's largest and most spectacular waterfalls. Standing on a platform suspended over the thunderous Devil's Throat, we'll sense the incredible power of the falls. [B]
On the Brazilian side of the falls, we wander along the canyon path, enjoying the panoramic views. We also visit the Parque Das Aves. Set deep in the rainforest, it is home to more than 160 species of tropical birds, including toucans and macaws. [B]
Our sightseeing in Lima includes the Lima Cathedral, Convento de San Francisco and the Larco Museum, home to priceless Incan artefacts. [B]
Today we fly to Cusco, the former Incan capital. Our afternoon walking tour begins with a visit to the 17th century Cathedral of Santo Domingo. We'll also see Koricancha (Temple of the Sun). [B]
We travel into the incredible Sacred Valley, stopping to meet the llamas and vicu as in Awanacancha and to visit the impressive ruins and lively market of Pisac. We'll also visit the town and ruins of Ollantaytambo, an impressive Incan fortress. [B]
Special Experience: Enjoy a traditional chicha and taste some guinea pig (a regional delicacy) at a local chicheria.
A magical day as we travel by Vistadome train through the Sacred Valley to the legendary Lost City of the Incas - Machu Picchu! [B,D]
Why not return to Machu Picchu for an optional second visit this morning? This afternoon we'll return to Ollantaytambo via train and visit Chinchero for a traditional weaving demonstration. [B]
Today we explore the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and the Incan baths at Tambomachay. [B]
From Cusco, we fly to Lima and travel south to Paracas, a beach resort town on Peru's coast, home to a stunning national reserve. [B]
This morning we board a light plane for a scenic flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, a series of ancient geoglyphs depicting hundreds of figures in the middle of the Nazca Desert. [B]
We board a boat bound for the Ballestas Islands, a vibrant sanctuary, home to many birds and animals, including the endangered Humboldt penguins. We'll also be able to see the famous Paracas Candelabro formation from the cruise. We'll then return to Lima and enjoy a group farewell dinner overlooking the ruins of Huaca Pucllana. [B,D]
Today we begin our journey home. [B]
| Love this Itinerary but want to visit the Galapagos Islands too? Take a look at our 27-Day Highlights of South America & the Galapagos tour which adds a 5-Day cruise around the Galapagos Islands. |