2016 - TM South America

52 Highlights of South America with Colca Canyon 23 Days | Santiago | Buenos Aires | Rio de Janeiro | Iguassu Falls | Lima | Sacred Valley | Machu PERU – take in the breathtaking views of Colca Canyon during your South American adventure YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES All flights within South America Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director for Days 1-19 Services of local guides at Colca Canyon and in Arequipa on Days 19-23 Tipping and airport transfers 32 fine meals – 22 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D) 22 nights in premium accommodation One night at Colca Canyon Two nights in Arequipa INSIDER EXPERIENCES Sample delicacies at Café Tortoni See a tango show in Buenos Aires and enjoy an authentic Argentinian dinner Enjoy a BBQ dinner and refreshing caipirinha in Rio de Janeiro See a weaving demonstration and meet the locals of the Sacred Valley Stay at the premium Aranwa Sacred Valley at the foot of the Andes Visit the children's project, Munaychay, and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch cooked in a Peruvian earth oven Travel aboard the Vistadome train to World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu Cruise the reed islands of Lake Titicaca and meet the Uros people Dine at Lima's Huaca Pucllana Day 1. Arrive Santiago (Chile). Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception later this evening. Stay (Two Nights): Santiago, Atton Vitacura. Day 2. Santiago. Today you'll enjoy a day-trip to the port city of Valparaíso, followed by time at leisure. B Day 3. Santiago, Buenos Aires (Argentina). Fly to Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Stay (Three Nights): Buenos Aires, Emperador Hotel. B Day 4. Buenos Aires. Enjoy an in-depth tour of Buenos Aires today. Like a Local – visit Café Tortoni for coffee and Spanish delicacies. A Taste of Buenos Aires – enjoy dinner and a tango show. BD Day 5. Buenos Aires. Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires. Enhance Your Journey: Perhaps embark on one of our Select Experiences (see page 67). B Day 6. Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Enjoy time at leisure before flying to the lively Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Stay (Three Nights): Rio de Janeiro, Porto Bay Rio International. B Day 7. Rio de Janeiro. After free time, ride a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain. A Taste of Rio de Janeiro – enjoy a BBQ dinner at a local restaurant. Enhance Your Journey: Enjoy a drive through the local favelas, or tour of some of Rio de Janeiro's most significant historical sights (see page 67). BD Day 8. Rio de Janeiro. Visit Christ the Redeemer before free time. Enhance Your Journey: Tonight, perhaps experience the city's nightlife or take in a samba show (see page 67). B Day 9. Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls (Argentina & Brazil). Fly to Iguassu Falls and explore the national park. Stay (Two Nights): Iguassu Falls, Mercure Iguazu. BD Day 10. Iguassu Falls. Today ride the Rainforest Ecological Train for spectacular views of Iguassu Falls. Enhance Your Journey: ride a speed boat to the base of the falls (see page 67). B Day 11. Iguassu Falls, Lima (Peru). After time at leisure, fly to Lima. Enhance Your Journey: At Iguassu Falls, visit a bird park or the Itaipu Dam (see page 67). Stay: Lima, Wyndham Costa Del Sol. B Day 12. Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley. Fly to Cusco and travel to the Sacred Valley. Like a Local – see a weaving demonstration. Special Stay – relax at the Aranwa Sacred Valley. Stay (Two Nights): Aranwa Sacred Valley. B Day 13. Sacred Valley. Visit the Pisac markets. Like a Local – enjoy lunch cooked in an earth oven, then visit the former Inca royal estate of Ollantaytambo. BL Day 14. Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu. Like a Local – ride the Vistadome train to World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu. Stay: Aguas Calientes, El MaPi Hotel. BD – www.travelmarvel.com.au –

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