Grand Tour of South America

Fly to Lima, Peru

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Lima with British Airways. Transfer to the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores for 2 nights. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals

Lima

Morning tour of Lima, with a stop at the historic Cordano tavern for a welcome pisco sour drink. (B)

Fly to Cuzco - Sacred Valley

Fly to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire. Transfer to the Sacred Valley, via the indigenous village of Chinchero and Ollantaytambo Inca fortress. Stay at the Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley for 1 night. (B)

Machu Picchu

Take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and explore the spectacular Inca city. Stay at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo for 1 night. (B, L, D)

Cuzco

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)

Cuzco

Morning tour of Cuzco and San Blas. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions. (B)

Train journey to Puno

Take the stylish PeruRail Titicaca train across across the altiplano (high plain) to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy majestic vistas from the elegant dining car or the observatory bar car and make a short stop at La Raya, the highest point of the route. Overnight at the GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca with views of the lake. (B, L)

Lake Titicaca, Bolivia

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. (B, L)

Uros Iruitos - La Paz

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 Met Hotel. (B)

Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fly to Buenos Aires, a city of grand architecture and European influences. Transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 2 nights. (B)

Buenos Aires

Take a morning city tour, including the cathedral, La Boca district and the Recoleta Cemetery. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Fly to Iguazú

Fly to the Iguazú Falls. Visit the Brazilian side of these magnificent cataracts and stay for 2 nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú, with a privileged location inside the national park (upgrade to a falls-view room from £160). (B)

Iguazú

Day at leisure to explore the Argentinian side, including the Devil's Throat, at your own pace. Experience the falls at dawn or sunset, when the park is closed to other visitors. (B)

Fly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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 oceanfront room from £115. (B)

Rio de Janeiro

Full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, including Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy a farewell drink. (B)

Depart Rio de Janeiro

At leisure or optional excursions (day use room from £145). Evening flight to London with British Airways. (B)

Arrive London

Arrive in London. (N) 

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals