Best of South America

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5 Based on 3 Reviews
  • duration 22 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16404
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Ends La Paz, Bolivia
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Experience impressive Buenos Aires – the ‘Paris’ of South America
  • Marvel at the breathtaking waterfalls of Iguazu Falls
  • Walk the last day of the classic Inca Trail KM104
  • Day Walks a long beautiful Inca pathways in the Sacred Valley
  • Visit the incomparable Machu Picchu on two occasions
  • Take in the spectacular, historic cities of Cusco and Lima
  • Explore Lake Titicaca and La Paz
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Starting in Buenos Aires and ending in La Paz, the "Best Of South America" trip is a guided trekking and hiking tour that takes 22 days. You will be touring through Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes and 7 other destinations in Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. "Best Of South America" is a small group trip which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

An unrivalled journey through Argentina, Peru and Bolivia and a trek to Machu Picchu. On this complete panorama of South America we combine the cultural highlights with time in the Amazon jungle and a spectacular day walks in the Andes. Exploring the cultural dimensions of our journey we travel from Buenos Aires, the vibrant Paris of South America, and the magnificent Iguazu Falls to Lima. We continue onto Cusco, with its endearing Inca and Spanish heritage and La Paz with its colourful markets and live music clubs. By contrast, the more active stages of the program will provide further enduring memories. In the rainforest of the Amazon jungle, we undertake gentle canoe trips in search of the prolific birdlife, while in the Andes we trek on ancient pathways. In the company of our experienced guides we follow sections of what were once ancient Inca Trails past traditional villages before finally ascending to the cloud forest to join the last section of the legendary Inca Trail into Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive Buenos Aires (Argentina)
  • Day 2 : Fly to Iguazu Falls
  • Day 3 : Iguazu Falls and fly to Lima
  • Day 4 : In Lima - city tour
  • Day 5 : Fly to Puerto Maldonado – Jungle Lodge
  • Day 6 : Jungle Lodge
  • Day 7 : Fly to Cusco
  • Day 8 : Tour of Cusco and the nearby ruins
  • Day 9 : Drive and walk down into the Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • Day 10 : Second day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • Day 11 : Patacancha, Huilloq, Pumamarca Hike to Ollantaytambo
  • Day 12 : Ollantaytambo to Cachiccata Quarry Hike
  • Day 13 : Cachiccata to Piscacucho Hike
  • Day 14 : Train to KM 104 Inca Trail, arrive at Aguas Calientes
  • Day 15 : Explore Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
  • Day 16 : Cusco - free day
  • Day 17 : To Puno and Lake Titicaca
  • Day 18 : Lake Titicaca - the Uros Islands
  • Day 19 : Drive from Puno to Copacabana
  • Day 20 : Drive from Copacabana to La Paz
  • Day 21 : Morning walking tour of the city of La Paz
  • Day 22 : Drive to La Paz airport, trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Good quality hotel accommodation
Meals
  • 21 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 2 dinners
Transport
  • Airport transfers if arriving Day 1 and departing on Day 23
Guide
  • Expert bilingual guide for each section (Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Peru, Bolivia)
Others
  • Group medical kit
  • Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International flights and taxes
  • Internal Flights Buenos Aires/Iguazu/Lima/Puerto Maldonado/Cusco are not included. The domestic flights in South America will be quoted separately as they can often change considerably and depends on the international airline that you fly with internationally. Certain airlines flying to Peru offer special discounted fares for domestic flights if booked in conjunction with the international ticket. Domestic flights have become increasingly expensive, and rather than charge everyone a set amount, our intention is to find you the best possible domestic flight deal in conjunction with your international ticket. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more details and a flight quote. If you are booking the internal flights yourself, please contact us so we can advise which flights are suitable.
  • Cost of laundry and alcoholic beverages
  • Non-trekking option (please ask our office for additional cost)
  • City of Puerto Iguazu Municipal Tax (approx USD$2 per person per night)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visas
  • Medical treatment
  • Excess baggage costs
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On May 06 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Very interesting and well organised. Great guides throughout. Wonderful scenery and cities. This was our first time in South America and it won't be our last. We were the only two on the trip as it was early in the season (March... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 11 2018
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Diego in La Paz was the best guide of all of the trips I have taken with WE.
  • Anonymous
  • On Sep 16 2018
5 - Excellent
Excellent
The 9 of us had an amazing trip which was personalized for us. We were met in each country and had very knowledgeable passionate and enthusiastic local guide. Very obliging with anything we wanted to do and suggested extra... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best of South America tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 03 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 03 July 2024, a deposit of 309 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Best of South America tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Best of South America tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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