South America Revealed

What's Included

• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.

• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted is included.

• All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.

• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are included.

• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

  Daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals are included.

• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are included in the tour.

• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

  Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing are included.

• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

  Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys is included.

• Tickets for a ride aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu

  Tickets for a ride aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu are included.

• A Trafalgar bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu, Iguassu to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Lima, Lima to Cusco and Cusco to Lima, including porter service at all airports

  All Intra-Air Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu, Iguassu to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Lima, Lima to Cusco, and Cusco to Lima, including porter service at all airports, are included.

• Optional Experiences and free time

  Optional experiences and free time are included in the tour.

• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

  On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

• Visa fees

  Visa fees for entry into the countries visited are not included.
  
  

• Optional tours

  Optional tours and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
  
  

• Gratuities for guides and drivers

  Gratuities for guides and drivers are not included and are at the traveler's discretion.
  
  

Dining Summary

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 15 Breakfast (B)
• 2 Regional Dinner (RD)
• 3 Lunch (L)
• 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Dive Into Culture

• Rio de Janeiro: At dinner there will be a mixology demonstration where you will learn how to mix a caipirinha, the national cocktail of Brazil.
• Buenos Aires: Experience the beauty of the Tango and learn about its traditions.
• Buenos Aires: Uncover San Antonio de Areco, the heart of the “gaucho” traditions in the “pampas” region. Walk around the small village’s cobblestoned streets appreciating its quaint historical centre. See the main square, the church, and meet some of the locals along the way. Also known as the ‘Cradle of Tradition’ the colonial town was founded over 280 years ago and is filled with old bars (“pulperías”) and artisan shops with over 30 silversmiths. Known as “platería criolla”, the traditional Argentinean silverworks include knives, jewellery and other traditional items.
• Buenos Aires: Visit a gaucho painter’s studio to view his works, appreciate the diverse subjects of his paintings, learn the history of the gaucho town followed by a fascinating drawing demonstration.
• Lima: You’re treated to a lesson on how to pour the perfect Pisco sour, Peru’s native drink. In the good hands of professional chef Ignacio, the results are sure to be delicious. Ignacio will explain the history of Pisco – a type pf wine, the typical Pisco Sour, and an internationally less known but locally more popular drink called “Chilcano”. This cocktail of pisco, lime juice, Ginger ale and bitters is a refreshing twist on the pisco sour that will have you eager to share the recipe with your friends.
• Sacred Valley: Visit the Pisac market displaying indigeneous Quechua arts and crafts from communities from the surrounding highlands.

Mode of Transport

Travel in luxury with air-conditioned coaches equipped with Wi-Fi, and enjoy scenic rail journeys such as the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Intra-air flights connect you between Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu, Buenos Aires, Lima, and Cusco, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Accommodation

Experience a variety of accommodations including the Windsor Excelsior Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Hotel Mercure near Iguassu Falls, Alvear Art Hotel in Buenos Aires, and the Iberostar Hotel Lima. Enjoy the colonial charm of Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay in the Sacred Valley and the modern comforts of Novotel Cusco.