Grand South America
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Explorer
- Luxury
- Family
- Luxury
- Customizable
- duration 23 days
- tour type Group Request as private
- age requirement 5-99 yrs
- max group size 24
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-21087
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- Included at all hotels.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
- Lima: Visit the home of local artist Victor Delfin, known for his monumental El Beso sculpture at his workshop in the city's trendy Barranco district.
- Lake Titicaca: Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience a you as you meet a local family on Amantani Island. Home to about 4,000 inhabitants, you'll discover how the traditions and language of the Inca culture are being kept alive on this remote location not commonly visited by tourists.
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Set out on the grandest of South American tours as you discover Lima, the City of the Kings, explore the salt pans of the Sacred Valley and see the mysterious Machu Picchu up close, with an expert-led tour of the lost city. Cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands, where locals collect reeds to create their floating homes and pause in the Casablanca Valley for a wine tasting at the boutique Kingston Family Winery. In Buenos Aires, take in the balcony made famous by the former First Lady of Argentina, Eva Peron, and adventure onwards to the thundering cascades of Iguassu Falls. Across the Brazilian border in Rio de Janeiro, dial down the pace with cocktails on Copacabana Beach and an authentic lunch at a local churrascaria, a traditional Brazilian steakhouse and quintessential Brazilian experience.The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.
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Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Peru
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Day 2: Lima, City of the Kings
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Day 3: On to the Sacred Valley
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Day 4: Exploring the Sacred Valley Relaxed Start
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Day 5: Journey to Machu Picchu
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Day 6: Mysterious Machu Picchu
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Day 7: Return to Cusco Relaxed Start
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Day 8: Historical Cusco Relaxed Start
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Day 9: Lake Region of Peru
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Day 10: The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
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Day 11: Puno, Back to Lima
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Day 12: Fly to Santiago
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Day 13: The Sights of Santiago Relaxed Start
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Day 14: Valparaiso and Wine Country
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Day 15: Fly to Buenos Aires
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Day 16: Beautiful Buenos Aires Relaxed Start
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Day 17: Pampas, Estancias and Gauchos Relaxed Start
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Day 18: The Falls of Iguassu
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Day 19: The 'Great Waters' of Iguassu Falls Relaxed Start
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Day 20: Rio de Janeiro, City of Sea and Samba
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Day 21: Exploring Rio de Janeiro
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Day 22: A Farewell to Rio de Janeiro
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Day 23: Depart Rio de Janeiro Departure Flight
- JW Marriott Hotel, Lima (Ocean View Room). hotel
- Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley. hotel
- Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (Superior Deluxe Room). hotel
- Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel (Suite with oxygen). hotel
- GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca, Puno (Premium Sunrise Room). hotel
- The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago. hotel
- Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room). hotel
- Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu (Superior Room). hotel
- Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro. hotel
- Dinner (x11)
- Breakfast (x22)
- Lunch (x14)
- Travel by coach
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Any international flights to Lima and from Rio de Janeiro are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Grand South America tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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- Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
- Earn USD 350+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Grand South America tour. You can cancel the tour up to 92 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 91 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 03 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 03 October 2024, a deposit of 350 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 91 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceGrand South America tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Grand South America tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Permits to the Inca Trail are subject to availability. Kindly note that in case such permits are not available for your preferred date, you may need to choose a different date for your trip.
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- This tour will operate in smaller group sizes and uniquely configured coaches with fewer seats to protect against COVID-19.
- Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will furthermore be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day. Children below 16 who are unable to be vaccinated, will need to provide proof of a verifiable negative test result for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of this trip departure.