2017 - TM South America

TM-SAM-A$-2017

Travelmarvel South America Tours, Galapagos Islands, Amazon Cruise, Machu Picchu

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77 Day 1: Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes. Board the train from Ollantaytambo, following the Urubamba River to the starting point of your trek – Chachabamba. A five-hour ascent follows, offering beautiful views including Choquesuysuy, the great Urubamba River Valley and a picturesque waterfall near Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young). Ascending through ritual baths and elegantly curved tracing, we rejoin the main Inca trail in the afternoon before reaching Inti Punku (the Gate of the Sun) for a stunning view of the magnificent citadel. Afterwards, descend into the valley to Aguas Calientes for your overnight stay. Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Cusco. Depart early and take a small coach up the steep roads to the entrance of the citadel. Undiscovered for centuries, the uniqueness of its location and the genius that went into its construction makes the Inca archaeological site of Machu Picchu truly one of the great wonders of the world. Here you will have a guided tour. Afterwards, you will have time to further explore before you board PeruRail's Vistadome train for your return trip. 77 RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) HISTORICAL CITY TOUR Be transported back in time during this downtown half-day Rio walking tour, including iconic national monuments. Price per person: $125 PATAGONIA (ARGENTINA) LOS GLACIARES CRUISE Enjoy the marvellous landscapes of the Los Glaciares National Park whilst on board a cruise vessel. Price per person: $60 PUNO (PERU) SILLUSTANI Visit the Sillustani burial site, made up by huge cylindrical tombs, where the Pukara Culture used to bury their elite. Price per person: $70 QUITO (ECUADOR) OTAVALO TOUR View stunning scenery on the way to Otavalo, visit the artisan markets and see a local weaving demonstration. Price per person: $300 RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) NIGHTLIFE OF RIO Experience how the locals live it up in Rio de Janeiro with a night out at the Rio Scenarium. Price per person: $135 RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) FAVELA TOUR Experience the heart of Rio de Janeiro as you embark on a tour of two local favelas. Price per person: $75 PATAGONIA (ARGENTINA) GLACIER TREK Explore this natural wonder with a walk on this imposing glacier. Maximum age limit is 65 years old. Price per person: $235 RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) SAMBA SHOW Experience a wonderful evening of Brazilian folklore with a sensational samba show. Price per person: $175 QUITO (ECUADOR) THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD Stand with a foot on each hemisphere at the Equatorial Monument, which marks the exact Middle of the World. Price per person: $70 PUNO (PERU) LUQUINA CHICO TOUR Explore the rarely visited village of Luquina Chico, a rural population living on the tip of the Chucuito peninsula. Price per person: $160

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