Grand Tour of South America

South America: Cultural & Natural Highlights

Escorted Group Tour – 2025
Meal Key: B – Breakfast | L – Lunch | D – Dinner | N – No meals

Overview

This journey through South America showcases the continent’s incredible diversity—spanning ancient Andean civilisations, vibrant cities, and breathtaking landscapes. From the heights of Machu Picchu and the shores of Lake Titicaca to the thunder of Iguazú Falls and the samba rhythms of Rio, this tour offers a sweeping experience of Latin America’s cultural and natural treasures. Travel through Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil, with stays in iconic destinations such as La Paz, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro.

Day 1: Fly to Lima, Peru

Depart London (regional connections available) with British Airways.
Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores (2 nights)
Meals: N

Day 2: Lima

Morning tour of Lima’s colonial centre. Stop at the historic Cordano Tavern to enjoy a local pisco sour.
Meals: B

Day 3: Fly to Cuzco • Sacred Valley

Fly to Cuzco and drive into the Sacred Valley. Visit the market town of Pisac and the Ollantaytambo fortress.
Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley (1 night)
Meals: B

Day 4: Machu Picchu

Board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Guided tour of the world-famous Inca citadel.
Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo (1 night)
Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Cuzco

Optional return visit to Machu Picchu (pre-booking required). Afternoon train back to Cuzco.
Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Cuzco (2 nights)
Meals: B

Day 6: Cuzco

Morning city tour including San Blas district. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions.
Meals: B

Day 7: Luxury Train to Puno

Board the Belmond Andean Explorer for an overnight journey to Puno. Highlights include:

• Raqchi ruins
• La Raya Pass (sunset stop)
  Accommodation: On board (bunk bed cabin; upgrade to twin cabin from £105)
  Meals: B, L, D

Day 8: Lake Titicaca, Bolivia

Travel by road to Huatajata, Bolivia. En route visit Copacabana and its shrine. Explore:

• Andean Roots Eco Village
• Traditional reed boat construction
• Meet a Kallawaya spiritual healer
  Accommodation: Inca Utama Hotel (1 night)
  Meals: B, L

Day 9: Uros Iruitos • La Paz

Morning hydrofoil to the floating reed islands of Uros Iruitos and the Quewaya Sustainable Project.
Continue overland to La Paz for a guided city tour:

• Witches’ Market
• Moon Valley
  Accommodation: Hotel Europa (1 night)
  Meals: B

Day 10: Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fly to Buenos Aires.
Accommodation: Alvear Art Hotel (3 nights)
Meals: B

Days 11–12: Buenos Aires

City tour includes:

• Metropolitan Cathedral
• La Boca
• Recoleta Cemetery
  Free time for optional excursions, tango shows, or local dining.
  Meals: B

Days 13–14: Fly to Iguazú / Iguaçu

Fly to Iguazú Falls. Cross into Brazil for 2 nights at Belmond Hotel das Cataratas inside the national park (upgrade to falls-view room from £275).
Visit the Argentinian side, including Devil’s Throat, and enjoy time at leisure to explore the Brazilian side.
Meals: B

Day 15: Fly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fly to Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to the Belmond Copacabana Palace (partial ocean view room, upgrade to deluxe ocean front from £75).
Meals: B

Day 16: Rio de Janeiro

Full-day guided tour including:

• Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer)
• Sugar Loaf Mountain
  Meals: B

Days 17–18: Return to London

Day at leisure or optional excursions (day room use from £85). Evening flight to London with British Airways, arriving the following day.
Meals: B (Day 17), N (Day 18)