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NOVA TRAVEL

Grand Tour of South America-18 Days

Itinerary-18 Days

Day 1: Fly to Lima

Fly from home. Transfer to the hotel for 2 nights. (N)

Day 2: Lima

Morning tour of Lima, including the colonial centre and a stop at the historic Cordano tavern for a local pisco sour. (B)

Day 3: Fly to Cuzco • The Sacred Valley

Fly to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire. Transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, via the local market in Pisac and Ollantaytambo Inca fortress. Stay at the hotel for 1 night. (B)

Day 4: Machu Picchu

Take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and explore this spectacular Inca city. Stay at the  Hotel for 1 night. (B, L, D

Day 5: Cuzco

Morning at leisure or further explore Machu Picchu (purchase tickets at time of booking). In the afternoon, return to Cuzco by train and stay 2 nights.

Day 6: Cuzco

Morning tour of Cuzco and San Blas. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions. (B)

Day 7: Luxury train to Puno

Take the Belmond Andean Explorer sleeper train across the altiplano (high plain) to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy majestic vistas from the stylish lounge car, stop by the archaeological site of Raqchi and watch the sunset at La Raya (the highest point of the route), where the snowcapped Andes tower over deep valleys. Dinner and overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Lake Titicaca • La Paz

Wake up to see sunrise over Lake Titicaca. After breakfast, travel by road and hydrofoil across the lake, visiting the floating reed islands and Sun and Moon Islands en route. Continue to the bustling city of La Paz and stay 2 nights . (B, L)

Day 9: La Paz

Morning tour of La Paz, including the witches’ market and Moon Valley. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 10: Fly to Buenos Aires

Fly to Buenos Aires, a city of grand architecture and European influences. Transfer to the  Hotel for 3 nights. (B)

Day 11: Buenos Aires

Morning city tour including a visit to the cathedral, La Boca district and the Recoleta cemetery. (B)

Day 12: Buenos Aires

At leisure or optional excursions. (B)

Day 13: Iguazú Falls

Fly to Iguazú and visit the Brazilian side of the park for panoramic views of the thundering cataracts. Return to the Argentinian side and stay for 2 nights at the  Hotel 

Day 14: Iguazú Falls

At leisure to explore the various nearby walkways and viewing platforms on the Argentinian side or take an optional boat ride on the river below. (B)

Day 15: Fly to Rio de Janeiro

Fly to Rio, set among mountains, tropical forests and golden beaches. Transfer to the Copacabana beach for a stay of 2 nights 

Day 16: Rio de Janeiro

Full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, including Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountain. (B)

Days 17-18: Fly back home
At leisure or optional excursions. Evening flight to back home, arriving on the following day. (B)​