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This tour focuses on South America's cultural and natural highlights, revealing the continent's diversity, and passing from high Andean scenery down to the thundering Iguazú Falls. Stop in buzzing cities along the way including Bolivia’s capital of La Paz, cosmopolitan Buenos Aires in Argentina and the exotic Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
Signature Experiences
A coast-to-coast, multi-country tour
Overnight stays at Machu Picchu and inside Iguazú National Park
Scenic train journey across the altiplano
Visit the floating islands of Lake Titicaca and stay on its shore
Beachfront hotel stay in Rio de Janeiro
Inclusions
Small group size - average 14 people (max 20)
4- & 5-star accommodation
Experienced local tour guides in each destination
Porterage at hotels
Easter departures
Flexible extensions & room upgrades available.
Pricing is based on 12 November 2026 departure and correct as of 1 July 2026.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Lima, Peru
Arrive in Lima and check in to the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores for 2 nights. Our travel specialists will be delighted to assist with flight arrangements if required.
Day 2 | Lima
Morning tour of Lima, with a stop at the historic Cordano tavern for a welcome pisco sour drink.
Day 3 | Fly to Cuzco - Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire. Transfer to the Sacred Valley, via the indigenous village of Chinchero and Ollantaytambo Inca fortress. Stay at the Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley for 1 night.
Day 4 | Machu Picchu
Take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and explore the spectacular Inca city. Stay at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo for 1 night.
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 at the Casa Andina Premium Cuzco.
Day 6 | Cuzco
Morning tour of Cuzco and San Blas. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions.
Day 7 | Train Journey to Puno
Take the stylish PeruRail Titicaca train across the altiplano (high plain) to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy majestic vistas from the elegant dining car or the observatory bar car and make a short stop at La Raya, the highest point of the route. Overnight at the GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca with views of the lake.
Day 8 | Lake Titicaca, Bolivia
Travel by road to Huatajata in Bolivia, visiting Copacabana and its shrine en route. See the cultural exhibition at the Andean Roots Eco Village, discover how reed boats are constructed and meet a spiritual Kallawaya healer. Stay overnight at the Inca Utama on the shores of the lake and observe the southern constellations from the hotel’s astronomical observatory.
Day 9 | Uros Iruitos - La Paz
Take a hydrofoil cruise to the Uros Iruitos floating reed islands and visit the Quewaya Sustainable Project. Continue overland to bustling La Paz for an afternoon tour of the city, including the Witches’ Market and Moon Valley. Overnight at the Hotel Mitru Sur.
Day 10 | Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fly to Buenos Aires, a city of grand architecture and European influences. Transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 2 nights.
Day 11 | Buenos Aires
Take a morning city tour, including the cathedral, La Boca district and the Recoleta Cemetery. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 12 | Fly to Iguazú
Fly to Iguazú and stay for 2 nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú within the park (upgrade to a falls-view room by speaking to one of our travel specialists).
Day 13 | Iguazú
Take a half-day tour of the Brazilian side of the falls for panoramic views and time at leisure to enjoy the various nearby walkways on the Argentinian side.
Day 14 | Fly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fly to Rio, set among mountains, tropical forests and golden beaches. Transfer to the PortoBay Rio de Janeiro (superior top floor partial ocean-view room) for 2 nights. Upgrade to a deluxe panoramic ocean-view room by speaking to one of our travel specialists.
Day 15 | Rio de Janeiro
Full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, including Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain, followed by a farewell drink.
Day 16 | Depart Rio de Janeiro
Tour ends in Rio de Janeiro.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
