South America Extravaganza

Description

Take a 19-night trip and journey across South America to Rio de Janeiro, where you can see the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Tour Sugar Loaf Mountain and visit the 125-foot statue of Christ the Redeemer. From there, fly to Iguazu Falls, one of the most remarkable natural wonders of the world. Then fly to Buenos Aires and see the Obelisco and the famous square of Plaza de Mayo. Afterward, fly to Bariloche, in the foothills of the Andes, and see the beautiful mountain and lake scenery. Next, transfer to Peulla, where you embark on your Argentina-Chile lake crossing. After a day in Puerto Varas, transfer to the airport to fly to Santiago, where you see Santa Lucia Hill and Cerro San Cristobal. From there, fly to Lima and tour the Main Square and the 16th-century San Francisco Convent. Then fly to Cuzco, where you tour the city and view archaeological sites. The following day, travel by train to Machu Picchu, the fabled “Lost City of the Incas.” Return to Cuzco in the evening. Next, visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including the monumental architectural complex of Ollantaytambo. Finally, transit through Lima on your way back to the US. Starting from $6485, including air, with daily departures.