South American Odyssey with Amazon & Peru

26 days from Manaus to Lima
Quadruple the sights, sounds, and sizzle on this South American vacation through four of the continent’s most scintillating countries. As you samba through Brazil, tango through Argentina, cueca through Chile, and dance the marinera through Peru, your toes will meet the liveliest of dance floors, the sandiest of beaches, and the most storied of streets. Guided visits to the vibrant cities of Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Lima are perfectly balanced with quieter excursions to lush rainforests, chic waterfront resorts in Patagonia, and even a rural Argentine ranch where you can saddle a horse and be a beret-wearing gaucho for the day. Traditional open-fire barbecues and crispy empanadas are sure to satisfy your appetite for the cowboy life throughout this South American journey, while getting your fill of scenic wonder by witnessing both sides of thundering Iguassu Falls and cruising Patagonian fjords beneath the soaring peaks. Your South American vacation wouldn’t be complete without sipping a Pisco sour and drinking in the wonder of Machu Picchu. See the ruins of the Lost City and the Sacred Valley, and the cultural uprising of “it” cities Lima and Cusco.

Get even more familiar with fantastic South America beside the “Meeting of the Waters” where the chocolate-hued Rio Negro flows alongside the yellowish Rio Solimões without ever mixing. You’ll also enjoy Naturalist-guided walks to see flora and fauna and spend time with a Caboclo local when you begin your tour of South America with a vacation package to Brazil’s Amazon.
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour:

• Private guided sightseeing in Manaus includes the opera house and a local farmers market
• 2-night Amazon eco-lodge experience with activities
• Guided sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro includes Sugarloaf Mountain cable car with a regional cocktail, cog railway up Corcovado Mountain to the foot of the Christ the Redeemer statue, the Cathedral and more
• Visit both sides of Iguassu Falls with a Local Guide
• Guided sightseeing in Buenos Aires includes a walk through the San Telmo and La Boca neighborhoods and a tour of Recoleta Cemetery
• Empanada cooking class with regional wine
• Private Tango lesson followed by dinner and a show
• Authentic estancia experience with a traditional lunch
• All internal flights as noted in the itinerary
• Guided sightseeing in Bariloche includes a walking tour of the village and a chairlift ride to Cerro Campanario for panoramic views
• Scenic Andes Lake Crossing from Argentina to Chile by boat
• Sightseeing tour of Puerto Montt’s harbor
• Guided sightseeing of Santiago with lunch and Chilean wine at a local restaurant
• Guided sightseeing in Lima includes San Francisco Monastery, a tour and dinner at the Larco Museum
• Guided sightseeing in the Sacred Valley includes Sacsayhuaman, Kenko Amphitheatre, Puca Pucara, Pisaq Market, Ollantaytambo and a visit to a local Incan home
• Scenic roundtrip train ride through the Andes to Machu Picchu
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu with second entry
• Sightseeing in Cusco includes Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery, and the San Pedro Market
• All internal flights as noted in the itinerary