South America Discovery

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 5-99 yrs
  • max group size 48
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-21238
  • 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 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Ends Lima, Peru
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Explore iconic sights such as Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches, Christ the Redeemer and the stunning Tijuca Forest from your cogwheel train
  • Iguassu Falls: Step out onto catwalks along the world's widest cascading waterfalls and be awed by Devil's Throat before boarding your jungle train through the sub-tropical Iguassu National Park.
  • Discover Recoleta Cemetery, the Plaza de Mayo and 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest avenue in the world before being whisked away to your dinner and Tango show, where you travel back to the glory days of this colorful city
  • Explore the "City of the Kings" and see the Cathedral, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace, City Hall and visit San Francisco Monastery, famous for its catacombs
  • Visit the famous Pisac Market
  • Journey to the marvelous citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
  • Explore Copacabana, Ipanema and Christ the Redeemer
  • Visit the world's widest cascading waterfalls and see Devil's Throat
  • Discover Recoleta Cemetery, the Plaza de Mayo and 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest avenue in the world
  • Journey to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
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The "South America Discovery" tour starts from Rio de Janeiro and ends in Lima. The "South America Discovery" tour is an explorer trip that takes 15 days. You will travel through Peru, Brazil and Argentina and visit Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls National Park, Puno and 6 other destinations. This is a guided group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Starting in the ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’, experience the sheer force of nature at Iguassu Falls before country hopping to Argentina for big steaks, fiery tango and a slice of gaucho living. Ending in Peru, cuddle llamas and walk in the footsteps of the Incas at mighty, magnificent Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY Expand All
Select Tour Version:
  • Day 1: Arrive Rio de Janeiro (3 Nights)
  • Day 2: Rio de Janeiro sightseeing and free time
  • Day 3: Rio de Janeiro City free time
  • Day 4: Rio de Janeiro Iguassu Falls (2 Nights)
  • Day 5: Iguassu Falls and Free Time
  • Day 6: Iguassu Falls Buenos Aires (3 Nights)
  • Day 7: Buenos Aires sightseeing and free time
  • Day 8: Buenos Aires free time
  • Day 9: Buenos Aires Lima (2 Nights)
  • Day 10: Lima sightseeing and free time
  • Day 11: Lima Cusco Sacred Valley (2 Nights)
  • Day 12: Machu Picchu excursion
  • Day 13: Sacred Valley Cusco (2 Nights)
  • Day 14: Cusco sightseeing and free time
  • Day 15: Depart Cusco
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • Many meals included
  • 14 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
Accommodation
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Transport
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
Guide
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
  • All internal air included in trip cost
  • Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
  • City orientation tours
  • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Rio de Janeiro and from Lima are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this South America Discovery tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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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:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this South America Discovery tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 10 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 November 2024, a deposit of 200 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

South America Discovery 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 South America Discovery 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.

THE INCA TRAIL PERMITS

Permits to the Inca Trail are subject to availability. Kindly note that in case such permits are not available for your preferred date, you may need to choose a different date for your trip.

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 protocols have been adhered to.
  • We ask that you pack any personal protective equipment and sanitisers you require.
  • You will be required to adopt physical distancing and hygiene practices throughout your pre-trip travel arrangements and follow all health instructions.
  • COVID-19 requirements vary from country to country and region to region and you may be required to be fully vaccinated and provide evidence of vaccination. Evidence of negative COVID tests may also be required.
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