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Grand Tour of South America
18 Days Starting in Lima, Peru and ending in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visiting: Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Plaza San Blas, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Huatajata, Uros Floating Islands, La Paz, Buenos Aires, Iguazú, Rio de Janeiro, London
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 20
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
15-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Art Galleries & Museums, Rail Excursion, Sightseeing, Walking
Private Available:
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From:
$6211 (USD) including Flights from the UKTour Overview
This tour focuses on South America's cultural and natural highlights, revealing the continent's diversity, and passing from high Andean scenery down to the thundering Iguazú Falls. Stop in buzzing cities along the way including Bolivia’s capital of La Paz, cosmopolitan Buenos Aires in Argentina and the exotic Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly To Lima, Peru
Location: Lima
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
Meals Included: No Meals
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Lima with British Airways. Transfer to the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores for 2 nights. (N)
Day 2 : Lima
Location: Lima
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning tour of Lima, including the colonial centre and a stop at the historic Cordano tavern for a local pisco sour. (B)
Day 3 : Fly To Cuzco - The Sacred Valley
Location: Sacred Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley Hotel & Villas
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire. Transfer to the Sacred Valley, via the local market in Pisac and Ollantaytambo Inca fortress. Stay at the Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley for 1 night. (B)
Day 4 : Machu Picchu
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and explore the spectacular Inca city. Stay at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo for 1 night.
Day 5 : Cuzco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Cuzco.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning at leisure or further explore Machu Picchu (purchase tickets at time of booking). In the afternoon, return to Cuzco by train and stay 2 nights at the Casa Andina Premium Cuzco. (B)
Day 6 : Cuzco
Location: Cusco, Plaza San Blas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Cuzco.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning tour of Cuzco and San Blas. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions.
Day 7 : Luxury Train To Puno
Location: Puno
Accommodation Name: Belmond Andean Explorer sleeper train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take the Belmond Andean Explorer sleeper train across the altiplano (high plain) to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy majestic vistas from the stylish lounge car and watch the sunset at La Raya (the highest point of the route). Dinner and overnight on board (bunkbed cabin). Upgrade to a twin-bed cabin from £125.
Day 8 : Lake Titicaca, Bolivia
Location: Lake Titicaca, Huatajata
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Inca Utamaon Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Wake up to see sunrise over Lake Titicaca. Travel by road to Huatajata in Bolivia visiting Copacabana and its shrine en route. See the cultural exhibition at the Andean Roots Eco Village, discover how reed boats are constructed and meet a spiritual Kallawaya healer. Stay overnight at the Inca Utamaon the shores of the lake and observe the southern constellations from the hotel’s astronomical observatory.
Day 9 : Uros Iruitos - La Paz
Location: Uros Floating Islands, La Paz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Atix Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a hydrofoil cruise to the Uros Iruitos floating reed islands and visit the Quewaya Sustainable Project. Continue overland to bustling La Paz for an afternoon tour of the city, including the Witches’ Market and Moon Valley. Overnight at the Atix Hotel.
Day 10 : Fly To Buenos Aires, Argentina
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Alvear Art Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to Buenos Aires, a city of grand architecture and European influences. Transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 3 nights.
Day 11 : Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Alvear Art Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning city tour including a visit to the cathedral, La Boca district and the Recoleta cemetery.
Day 12 : Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Alvear Art Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A day at leisure or take optional excursions.
Day 13 : Fly To Iguazú / Iguaçu
Location: Iguazú
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Gran Meliá Iguazú
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to Iguazú and stay for 2 nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú within the park (upgrade to a falls-view room from £145). Take a half-day tour of the Brazilian side of the falls for panoramic views.
Day 14 : Iguazú
Location: Iguazú
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Gran Meliá Iguazú
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time at leisure to enjoy the various nearby walkways on the Argentinian side.
Day 15 : Fly To Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to Rio, set among mountains, tropical forests and golden beaches. Transfer to the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (deluxe city/partial ocean view room) for 2 nights. Upgrade to a deluxe ocean front room from £85.
Day 16 : Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, including Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy a farewell drink.
Day 17 : Fly To London
Location: London
Accommodation Name: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
At leisure or optional excursions (day room use from £80). Evening flight to London with British Airways, arriving the following day.
Day 18 : Arrive London
Location: London
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive in London.
What's Included
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Small group size - average 16 people (max 20)
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4- & 5-star accommodation
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International flights with British Airways
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Internal flights
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Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
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Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
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Experienced local tour guides in each destination
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16 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners
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Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
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Porterage at airports and stations
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes. Quoted prices include all entrance fees.
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What is the maximum group size?
The Grand Tour of South America has a maximum group size of 20 people and averages just 14 guests. Travelling in such a small group allows you to make stronger and deeper connections with fellow travellers.
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What is the difference between a 'single' supplement and 'sole' supplement?
A 'single' traveller is someone occupying a single room while travelling with one or more other people, for example a single person travelling on a group tour. A 'sole' traveller is someone travelling on their own. As a single traveller on a group tour (except those in the SoloTravellers collection), please check the single supplement price. If you wish to add an extension to that tour, please th
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When will I get my tickets?
Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure (third party suppliers' policies may vary), unless your booking is made within six weeks of departure, in which case final documents will be sent as soon as possible.
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When do I need to pay my final balance?
Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.
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Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?
Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms. The Solo Travellers collection of small group tours is specially created to include accommodation based on single occu
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Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?
We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.
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Do your prices include flights?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. Australasia and Canada holidays do not include international flights so that you may benefit from the best prices at the time you choose to book, taking advantage of major seasonal variations and short term special offers. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do
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What is a non-exclusive escorted group tour?
The vast majority of our group tours are exclusive to Cox & Kings clients. However, there are a few exceptions where holidaymakers who booked their tour with another travel company travel in the group.
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When will I get a detailed itinerary?
If you are travelling on a group tour, you will receive a detailed itinerary with your travel pack. If travelling on a private basis, you will receive your detailed itinerary with your confirmation invoice.
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What are the four tour categories
***LUXURY These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout*** ***SUPERIOR Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***STANDARD Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***DISCOVERY Best suited to the hardier traveller, these tours typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more strenuous activities, such as trekking***
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Do I need inoculations?
Many of our destinations have recommended health precautions, which you can read about in our regional documents and health pages. However, we recommend that you contact your doctor who will be able to give you professional advice, arrange any vaccinations and give advice on malaria protection. Alternatively, visit the NHS website for more information.
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What happens if a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled?
If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.
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Low Deposit
Cox & Kings requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cox & kings charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.