Grand South America

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 20 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 22
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-39154
  • 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 Cartagena, Colombia
  • Ends Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • +14
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Visit Cartagena, a captivating coastal city, and explore Bogota, the Colombian Capital
  • Immerse yourself into the world of Colombian Coffee as you travel through the Coffee Triangle
  • Learn about Peru’s exciting past as you explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • Discover the Uros Islands with an excursion on Lake Titicaca in the Andes Mountains
  • Wander through Buenos Aires and discover the Iguacu Falls from Argentina and Brazil side
  • Uncover the breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro from Sugarloaf Mountai
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Start in Cartagena and end in Rio de Janeiro, the "Grand South America" trip is a guided explorer trip that takes 20 days. You will visit Aguas Calientes, Lima, Puno and 9 other destinations in 4 different countries. "Grand South America" is a group trip which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.



Discover some of the finest sites in South America with this small group multi-country tour of Colombia, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil! Begin your journey in Cartagena, a breathtaking coastal city in the Caribbean lowlands bordered by dramatic mountains. Explore the Coffee Triangle to andget acquainted with Colombia’s best-known secret — its delicious coffee! Travel to Bogota for your last stop in Colombia and get ready to fall in love with the capital city! Catch a flight to Cusco and travel through the Sacred Valley of Peru to discover ancient sites and visit Machu Picchu — the Lost City of the Incas and one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Your journey will take you high into the Andes to Lake Titicaca, where you can explore the Uros Islands before you travel to Lima, the capital of Peru. Make your way to Argentina and visit Buenos Aires as you explore the districts of San Telmo and La Boca. Discover the majestic Iguaçu Falls from both sides of the border as you travel to Brazil and explore Rio de Janeiro. End your tour of South America in this legendary city, where you will see colonial splendors, modern skyscrapers, and gorgeous avenues!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: - Cartagena (arrival)
  • Day 2: Cartagena
  • Day 3: Cartagena - Pereira (by Flight) - Coffee Triangle
  • Day 4: Coffee Triangle
  • Day 5: Coffee Triangle - Bogota (by Flight)
  • Day 6: Bogota
  • Day 7: Bogota - Cusco (by Flight) - Sacred Valley
  • Day 8: Sacred Valley
  • Day 9: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
  • Day 10: Cusco
  • Day 11: Cusco - Puno
  • Day 12: Uros And Taquile Islands (lake Titicaca)
  • Day 13: Puno - Lima (by Flight)
  • Day 14: Lima - Buenos Aires (by Flight)
  • Day 15: Buenos Aires
  • Day 16: Buenos Aires – Iguazu (by Flight) - Iguassu
  • Day 17: Iguassu
  • Day 18: Iguassu – Rio De Janeiro (by Flight)
  • Day 19: Rio De Janeiro
  • Day 20: Rio De Janeiro -
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 19 nights’ accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
Meals
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • 02 lunches in Puno at local restaurants
Transport
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Transportation in an AC vehicle
  • Domestic flights in Colombia (Cartagena - Pereira/Armenia - Bogota)
  • Domestic flights in Peru (Juliaca – Lima)
  • Domestic flights in Brazil (Iguassu - Rio de Janeiro)
  • Regional flights (Bogota - Cusco / Lima - Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires - Iguazu)
Guide
  • English-speaking local guides
Others
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Full day tour in Armenia including visit to “El Ocaso” (coffee growing farm)
  • Excursion to Machu Picchu aboard the Inca Rail
  • Iguaçu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentinian side
  • All bus tickets and train tickets
  • All local applicable taxes
Entrance
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities
  • Buenos Aires city tax, paid locally in cash only: USD 0.50 – 1.50 per person per night (depending on the hotel)
  • Puerto Iguazu Eco Tax, paid locally in cash only: AR50.00 per person per night
  • Items not mentioned as included
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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 Grand South America tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 13 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 13 June 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Grand 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 Grand 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.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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