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South America tour

Enjoy the rare privilege of face-to-face encounters with one of the world’s last great frontiers on this fully guided tour from Australia: Patagonia and the majestic fjords and glaciers of Southern Patagonia, explore the worlds most southern city, Ushuaia and Visit perhaps South America and the worlds most extravagant cascade, Iguazu Falls. Along with visits to Buenos Aires, Lima and Santiago, we discover the remarkable diversity of South America. A land of treasures archaeological, cultural, and natural, Peru draws those eager to learn about the distant past – and encounter a fascinating present of colonial and indigenous influences. As our small group takes in some of the country’s highlights – Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca – we marvel at the riches of an intriguing land.

Day 1: Buenos Aires

This tour starts in either Australia or Buenos Aires today.

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Today we enjoy an excursion to see the sights of this cosmopolitan city.

Day 3 & 4: Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls

Today we transfer to the airport for our flight to Iguazu Falls. The afternoon is free to explore, or to visit the falls on the Argentine side. You can wander along the upper and lower walkways. The plunging falls throw a fine mist 30 m (98 feet) into the air, weaving countless rainbows in the sun. Be sure to take waterproof clothing.

Day 5: Iguazu Falls

Today we view the Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side. The finest overall view of the falls is best seen in the morning when the light is much better for photography.

Day 6: Iguazu Falls & Buenos Aires

This morning free time is allowed to explore Iguazu before returning to Buenos Aires. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax and explore this vibrant city.

Day 7: Buenos Aires

Today is free to explore this Latin American city. The Plaza de Mayo, a strikingly beautiful plaza with tall palm trees, flower gardens and a central monument set off by the surrounding colonial buildings; the most eye-catching structure is the Casa Rosada (the Pink House), the seat of the Argentinean government, with a small museum in the basement that contains antiques and objects identified with different Argentinean heroes.

Day 8: Cuzco

Today we fly to Cuzco, in the heart of the Andes. We recommend an easy afternoon, possibly visiting the convent of Santa Catalina or the Religious Art Museum. Entry to both sites is included in the Cuzco Pass entrance ticket, which we supply.

Day 9-11: Cuzco

During our stay in Cuzco we visit some of the most important Inca sites of the area.

NOTE: Depending on variables such as weather and day of the week, the actual order of sightseeing activities around Cuzco may vary at your Tour Leader's discretion.

Day 12: Cuzco - Puno (Lake Titicaca)

Today we take the “Train of the Andes” from Cuzco to Puno.

Day 12: Cuzco - Puno (Lake Titicaca)

Day 13-14: Puno - Floating Islands – Puno

Day 15: Lima

Lima, the capital of Peru, was named the “City of Kings” by the Spanish Conquistadors. In recent years, the city has restored its amazing main plazas, ornate facades and wooden balconies. Francisco Pizarro founded the city in 1535. Lima today is a bustling South American capital, filled with beautiful Spanish colonial buildings, and home to more than 6.5 million people.

Day 16-18: Lima-Iquitos (Jungle)

Day 19

Iquitos

Day 20
Lima

Day 21
Lima-El Calafate

Early this morning we fly south to El Calafate, a town on Lake Argentino situated at the entrance to the Glacier National Park. Afternoon free to explore.

Day 22-23
El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier - El Calafate

Day 24, 25 & 26
El Calafate- Ushuaia

Today we fly to Ushuaia on the island of Tierra del Fuego.

Day 27
Ushuaia – Sydney

Today is tour end for those who are not taking the flight back to Australia. You have the option to extend or finish your tour in Ushuaia, Buenos Aires or Sydney.

# This price represents excellent value for such an extensive tour to this destination, as it includes: Return air fares from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne into Santiago, de Chile with Lan Chile and Qantas, plus flights within South America.
# A superb 27 day tour of South America by plane, coach, rail & boat visiting Chile, Peru, Brazil and Argentina. Some of the many highlights you will be seeing are;
Peru: Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, Amazon Jungle
Cuzco: the Sacred Valley,
Brazil: Iguazu falls
Argentina: lakes district, Ushuaia, El Calafate, Moreno Glacia, Buenos Aires, Baroloche.
# Good accommodation throughout, mainly 3 to 4 star.
# Many meals - Most breakfasts, 7 lunchs and 7 dinners.
# Entry fees, national park fees and cruises.
# Transport and transfers.
# Australian tour leader and South American tour guides.