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PRIVATELY GUIDED TOUR
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THIS adventure captures the spirit of South America with visits to six of the continent’s great cities; discover the colourful Otavala market in Ecuador, the ancient Inca city of Cuzco and Machu Picchu in Peru, traverse the marvelous Lake District of Chile and Argentina and on to exciting Rio de Janeiro and Manaus, Brazil. On your pre-tour extension to Galapagos cruise through the most unusual islands in the world, where a plethora of wildlife provide answer to the mysteries of evolution. |
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| TOUR HIGHLIGHTS |
- Quito- visit La Compania the most beautiful church in South America
- Visit Otavalo, a lively Indian market
- Visit Cuzco and Sacsayhuaman, a massive Inca fortress
- Journey to the lost city of Machu Picchu
- Fly over the Nazca plains and see ancient giant line-drawings on the desert floor
- An excursion to the 400-year-old Hacienda 'Los Lingues' in Chile
- Tour the center of the Chilean Lake District from Puerto Montt to Argentina.
- Visit beautiful San Carlos de Bariloche
- See a performance of folk songs and dances including Argentina's famous 'Tango'
- See the biggest waterfall in the world the lguassu Falls
- Rio de Janeiro- enjoy the beaches, take a journey to see the statue of Christ, the Redeemer, and attend an xciting samba show
- Travel by motorboat to the 'Meeting of the Waters' and see the Amazon Jungle.
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Day 1
USA /Quito
Depart USA by air to Quito, Ecuador, upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
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Quito
Morning City tour of Quito. Afternoon visit the Banco Central Museum. |
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Day 3
Quito
Day excursion to Otavalo to visit its Indian market. |
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Day 4
Quito / Lima
Transfer to the airport and fly to Lima, Peru. Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel.
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Day 5
Lima
Morning City tour of Lima.
Afternoon visit to the Gold Museum. |
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Day 6
Lima / Cuzco |
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| Transfer to the airport and fly to Cuzco
Transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon city tour and Sacsayhuaman (fortress) |
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Day 7
Cuzco
Day excursion by rail and road to the lost city of Machu Picchu. |
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Day 8
Cuzco / Lima / Nazca / Lima
Transfer to the airport in Cuzco and fly to Lima
Take an air excursion from Lima over the Nazca Plains and return to Lima for overnight. |
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Day 9
Lima / Santiago, Chile
Transfer to the airport and fly to Santiago.
Upon arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel.. |
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Day 10
Santiago
Morning city tour of Santiago. |
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Day 11
Santiago
Day excursion to the Hacienda "Los Lingues" |
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Day 12
Santiago / Puerto Montt / Frutillar
Transfer to the airport and fly to Puerto Montt.
From Puerto Montt continue by vehicle to Frutillar for overnight. |
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Day 13
Frutillar / San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina.
Depart by road and steamer and cross the Chilean / Argentine Lake
District to San Carlos de Bariloche. |
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Day 14
San Carlos de Bariloche
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon of Nahuel Huapi National Park. |
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Day 15
San Carlos de Bariloche / Buenos Aires
Transfer to the airport and depart by air to Buenos Aires.
Attend a Tango performance at a local night club and dinner, this evening. |
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Day 16
Buenos Aires
Morning tour of Buenos Aires |
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Day 17
Buenos Aires
Day excursion to the Pampas to visit an Estancia. |
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Day 18
Buenos Aires / Iguassu Falls
Transfer to the airport and fly by air to Iguazu, Argentine. Surface transportation to
from the Argentine side to Iguassu Falls, Brazil. |
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Day 19
Iguassu Falls
Morning walking tour of the falls, on your own.
Afternoon tour to the Itaipu hydroelectric Plant. |
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Day 20
Iguassu Falls / Rio de Janeiro
Transfer to the airport and fly to Rio de Janeiro.
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. |
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Day 21
Rio de Janeiro
Morning tour to Tijuca Rain forest and Corcovado.
Evening Samba show at Plataforma. |
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Day 22
Rio de Janeiro
Morning city and Sugar Loaf Mountain tour.
Transfer to the airport and depart by air to the USA |
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Day 23
Rio de Janeiro / Manaus
Transfer to the airport and depart by air to Manaus.
Upon arrival Manaus transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon City tour. |
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Day 24
Manaus
Morning Amazon River Cruise to see the meeting of the waters. |
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