Tour Description

Set out on the grandest of South American tours as you discover Lima, the City of the Kings, explore the salt pans of the Sacred Valley and see the mysterious Machu Picchu up close, with an expert-led tour of the lost city. Cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands, where locals collect reeds to create their floating homes and pause in the Casablanca Valley for a wine tasting at the boutique Kingston Family Winery. In Buenos Aires, take in the balcony made famous by the former First Lady of Argentina, Eva Peron, and adventure onwards to the thundering cascades of Iguassu Falls. Across the Brazilian border in Rio de Janeiro, dial down the pace with cocktails on Copacabana Beach and an authentic lunch at a local churrascaria, a traditional Brazilian steakhouse and quintessential Brazilian experience.

Priced From:

$ 30944pp ^*

From: 2025-10-04

To: 2025-10-04

Start Location: Lima, Peru

End Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Trip Type: Gold

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Arrive in Lima, Peru

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: JW Marriott Hotel, Lima (Ocean View Room).

Journey by private transfer to the JW Marriott Hotel Lima where your ocean view room waits. Tonight, savour the culinary art of chef Jaime Pesaque at SAPIENS to begin your Peru luxury tour.

Lima, City of the Kings

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: JW Marriott Hotel, Lima (Ocean View Room).

Discover Lima’s top sites including the Cathedral, Government Palace, Archbishop`s Palace and the City Hall. Enhance your tour and choose to visit the San Francisco Monastery and its catacombs or step inside the historic Casa Aliaga, one of the oldest houses in Lima and that has been in the Aliaga family for 17 generations. A journey into Peruvian cuisine and culture awaits with lunch at the iconic Casa Tambo restaurant and museum, before visiting Barranco, the bohemian heart of Lima where many of the country's artists, musicians, photographers and designers live and work. Pause at the Bridge of Sighs which has inspired poets and songwriters before you’re treated to an exclusive visit to the home and workshop of renowned Peruvian sculptor and painter, Victor Delfin.

On to the Sacred Valley

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley.

A crafted-for-you experience awaits today in the heart of the Sacred Valley as Quechua scholar Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez shares the history and culture of traditional Peruvian Cusqueñan textile weavers at the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. Learn about her mission to preserve traditional weaving techniques before feasting on lunch at her restaurant featuring traditional culinary delights of the region. Your next magnificent culinary encounter features ingredients grown on property.

Exploring the Sacred Valley Relaxed Start

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley.

A local salt miner shares ancient salt mining techniques, passed down through generations. Uncover more of Peru’s past dining on a caja china lunch before a local shaman welcomes you to the Sacred Valley at a traditional blessing ceremony.

Journey to Machu Picchu

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (Superior Deluxe Room).

Board the panoramic Vistadome train for your journey to Machu Picchu, pausing for lunch above the Vilcanota River followed by a guided walk through the lush and enchanting cloud forest. Learn the art of tea making at a working tea plantation or view the world’s largest private collection of indigenous orchids.

Mysterious Machu Picchu

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (Superior Deluxe Room).

Arriving at the enigmatic Machu Picchu, your Local Expert paints a picture of Incan history on the Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana. Feast on an Andean lunch, then soak in grand views of Machu Picchu or return to the Pueblo for a twilight nature walk showcasing sacred Pre-Inca pictographs.

Return to Cusco Relaxed Start

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel (Suite with oxygen).

Travel back to the Sacred Valley by train where the panoramic windows and observation outdoor carriage bring the stunning surroundings in. Then enjoy traditional Pachamanca feast of Peruvian cuisine cooked underground that will transport you back to pre-historic times. You’ll continue your trip to Cusco with a fascinating stop in the village of Lamay for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience. Conclude your day as you check into your five-centuries-old mansion in Cusco.

Historical Cusco Relaxed Start

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel (Suite with oxygen).

Step into the past at Cusco’s ruins of Sacsayhuaman, one of the most important Incan sites of sacred towers, shrines and zigzagging walls of giant, interlocking stones. Feel like an archaeologist exploring among the ruins before curating your day. Return to Cusco and visit San Blas church and the surroundings of this fascinating arty neighbourhood of Cusco. After San Blas, continue to San Pedro market for some local shopping and insight in Peruvian produce. Or, continue your exploration of various ruins just outside of Cusco on a picturesque hike. You will end up in the San Blas district to conclude your day with a memorable dinner at MAP Restaurant, an intimate “glass box” in the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.

Lake Region of Peru

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca, Puno (Premium Sunrise Room).

Take your time in the sacred burial grounds of Sillustani. Reach Puno, for your stay GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca on the private island of Esteves, where you are treated to a lakeside sunset.

The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca, Puno (Premium Sunrise Room).

A private cruise of Lake Titicaca with your Local Expert showcases the incredible man-made Uros Floating Islands made entirely of reeds. On Amantani Island, join a local family for a farm-to-table lunch and stroll among the ancient ruins and terraced hillsides offering views across the water.

Puno, Back to Lima

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: JW Marriott Hotel, Lima (Ocean View Room).

Return to Lima for your stay at the JW Marriott Hotel Lima in the vibrant Miraflores District. Savor a sensational dinner at Matria, where chef Arlette Eulert Checa intrigues and delights with creative seasonal dishes.

Fly to Santiago

Day 12

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.

Bid farewell to Limabound for Santiago, Chile's capital and largest city, arriving at The Singular Santiago Lastarria Hotel. Sip on a cocktail at the ninth floor Sky Bar or soak in views from the elevated terrace, the Parque Forestal, before a dinner of Chilean specialties.

The Sights of Santiago Relaxed Start

Day 13

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.

Discover the sites of Santiago from San Francisco Church and the Santa Lucia Hill to the bustling Plaza de Armas, Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral and San Cristóbal Hill to indulge in 360-degree views of the city. Enjoy a local Chilean seafood lunch as you continue your grand tour of South America.

Valparaiso and Wine Country

Day 14

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.

Savour the best of Chilean wine country at the coastal towns of Viña del Mar, “Garden City,” and UNESCO-listed port of Valparaíso. Relish seaside breezes over lunch and treat your palate to Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and one of the best-rated Pinot Noirs in Chile paired with a traditional empanadas at Kingston Family Vineyards.

Fly to Buenos Aires

Day 15

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).

This morning, jet off to glamorous Buenos Aires for your luxurious stay at your hotel in the stylish neighbourhood of La Recoleta. Settle into your comfortable surroundings before enjoying mesmerising music and dance at Rojo Tango.

Beautiful Buenos Aires Relaxed Start

Day 16

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).

Explore Buenos Aires’ neighbourhoods and stand beneath the balcony made famous by Eva Perón. Tour the Belle Époque Teatro Colón opera house. This afternoon head to Fogón Asado, opening exclusively for Luxury Gold. Indulge in a restaurant that presents a new way of living the traditional Argentine 'asado.'

Pampas, Estancias and Gauchos Relaxed Start

Day 17

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).

Delve into the world of “gauchos,” South American cowboys, visiting a traditional “estancia” ranch enjoying a guided horseback ride, gaining insight into the traditions or joining a guided tour ending with traditional mate tea. Conclude the day entertained by a show of horsemanship skills and folk music paired with a succulent asado lunch and traditional mate tea.

The Falls of Iguassu

Day 18

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu (Superior Room).

Experience nature’s grandeur at the Argentinean side of Iguassu Falls with your Local Expert where winding catwalks lure you to the rushing waters of Devil's Throat’s waterfall. Dinner with wine is served at Ipe Grill within your luxurious resort - the only one inside Brazilian Iguassu National Park.

The 'Great Waters' of Iguassu Falls Relaxed Start

Day 19

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu (Superior Room).

A Local Expert shows off the Brazilian side of the falls showcasing panoramic views of San Martin Island and rushing waterfalls. Later this afternoon you'll visit the Bird Park, which provides shelter for over a thousand birds, butterflies and reptiles from across South America on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience.

Rio de Janeiro, City of Sea and Samba

Day 20

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.

Jet off to Rio de Janeiro, the 'Marvelous city,' where one of South America’s most iconic hotels awaits. The golden sands of iconic Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach are just steps away.

Exploring Rio de Janeiro

Day 21

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.

Reach the great heights Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car for unparalleled views of the city’s peaks, bays and beaches. Dine like the locals at a classic Brazilian steakhouse before visiting the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil.

A Farewell to Rio de Janeiro

Day 22

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.

Take a train up Corcovado Hill to admire the Christ the Redeemer statue. Uncover the inspiration behind bossa nova during an exclusive presentation with Cecelo Frony, a local guitarist, music aficionado and studio owner. Dine at the French-Brazilian L'Etoile Restaurant.

Depart Rio de Janeiro Departure Flight

Day 23

Duration: 1

After one last decadent breakfast of your Lima to Rio de Janeiro luxury tours, your private transfer will take you to the Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-10-04

End Date: 2025-10-26

twin

Child Price: 29095

Adult Price: 31937

triple

Child Price: 28102

Adult Price: 30944

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 39423

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