2016 - TM South America

23 Santiago Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Cusco Lima Lake Titicaca (Puno) Iguassu Falls Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean ARGENTINA PERU BRAZIL CHILE 1 2 Coach Air (included) Vistadome train No. of nights stay 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 Day 6. Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). With the morning at leisure, explore Buenos Aires as you please. Later, fly to Rio de Janeiro. Stay (Three Nights): Rio de Janeiro, Porto Bay Rio International. B Day 7. Rio de Janeiro. Soak up Rio de Janeiro's unique atmosphere with most of the day at leisure today. In the evening, embark on a romantic sunset cable car ride up to the majestic peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, where sublime views await. A Taste of Rio de Janeiro – later this evening, head to a local restaurant to sample Brazil's national cocktail, the caipirinha, before enjoying a delicious Brazilian BBQ dinner. Enhance Your Journey: Enjoy a leisurely drive through the local favelas, or take a guided tour of some of Rio de Janeiro's most significant historical sights (see page 67). BD Day 8. Rio de Janeiro. Head to Corcovado Mountain and visit the astonishing statue of Christ the Redeemer at the peak, absorbing the breathtaking views from the top. The rest of the day is yours to relax or further explore this vibrant city. Enhance Your Journey: Tonight, you may like to experience the city's nightlife or take in a spectacular samba show (see page 67). B Day 9. Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls (Brazil & Argentina). Fly from Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil. Experience the majesty of Brazil's World Heritage-listed Iguassu National Park at your leisure. You might like to walk through subtropical rainforest to take in breathtaking panoramic views of the falls. Stay (Two Nights): Iguassu Falls, Mercure Iguazu. BD Day 10. Iguassu Falls. On the Argentinian side of the falls, ride the Rainforest Ecological Train to a series of walkways and viewing points, including one that leads to the 82-metre-high Devil's Throat, one of the most spectacular falls of the region. Enhance Your Journey: Perhaps board an exciting speed boat safari and learn about the unique flora and fauna of this spectacular region (see page 67). B Day 11. Iguassu Falls, Lima (Peru). Today heralds the start of your Peruvian discovery, as you fly from Iguassu Falls to Lima. Enhance Your Journey: Before you depart Iguassu Falls, perhaps learn about native bird species at Parque das Aves or visit Itaipu Dam, the world's largest dam (see page 67). Stay: Lima, Wyndham Costa Del Sol. B Day 12. Lima, Cusco, Chincheros, Sacred Valley. This morning you'll fly to the World Heritage- listed city of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Travel through Cusco to Chincheros, a city located in the stunning Andean highlands. Like a Local – during a traditional weaving demonstration, see how the colourful materials of South America are created by local people, and learn of their importance in preserving ancient traditions. This evening, enjoy dinner at your leisure. Special Stay – soak up the ancient Andean atmosphere and relax in comfort at the premium Aranwa Sacred Valley. Stay (Two Nights): Aranwa Sacred Valley. B Day 13. Sacred Valley. Your Sacred Valley experience begins this morning with a visit to the unique markets of Pisac, a hilltop handicraft village located near various Inca ruins. A Taste of the Sacred Valley – visit the children's project, Munaychay, and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch cooked in a Peruvian earth oven. Your sightseeing in the Sacred Valley then continues with a visit to Ollantaytambo, a town as well as a unique Inca archaeological site. Afterwards, the remainder of today is yours to enjoy at leisure. BL Picchu | Cusco | Lake Titicaca PERU – explore vibrant street markets in the Sacred Valley

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