Discover South America with Wendy Wu Tours from £5190

Discover South America with Wendy Wu Tours

Best of South America

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Discover South America with Wendy Wu Tours

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Experience the very best of South America on an incredible adventure that encompasses Incas and Iguaçu, soaring peaks and sumptuous steak and all that’s inbetween finishing with a bang in the spirited city of Rio de Janiero.

Day 1: Fly to Lima

Fly to Peru’s historical and sophisticated capital Lima. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2: Lima city tour

This morning, enjoy a city tour of Lima, visiting the Plaza des Armas to admire the cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace and City Hall. Explore the San Francisco Monastery, including the catacombs, finishing at 'Parque de los enamorados', where there are great ocean views. Transfer to Lima’s airport and fly to the Andean city of Cusco.

Day 3: Cusco city tour

Home to an incredible Incan legacy Cusco has some of the richest heritage in South America and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour will include visits to the Plaza de Armas, once the heart of the Incan capital of Huacaypata; and Qoricancha, the temple of the sun. Head just out of town to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, from where you can get fantastic views back over the city. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 4: Machu Picchu

Getting on the train at Ollantaytambo, travel through the mountainous landscapes to the small town of Aguas Calientes. From here you will ascend to Machu Picchu, the ‘Lost City of the Incas’. Stumbled upon by Hiram Bingham in 1911 after it had been long abandoned, it is considered by many to be a wonder of the world. A guided tour will give you some insight into the Inca Empire. Return to Ollantaytambo by train and transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

Day 5: Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley, also the Urubamba Valley, is home to colonial towns, Incan citadels and beautiful scenery. Beginning in the charming town of Pisac, visit the excellent market to both mingle with the locals and to browse the plentiful Peruvian handicrafts, then see the fascinating terracing techniques at the Pisac ruins. This afternoon, meet a typical Inca community at Ollantaytambo. Above the town is an old Incan fortress, whilst there is also an area of wonderfully preserved houses, both of which you can explore. Travel back to Cusco.

Day 6: Travel to Puno

Leave Cusco and head across the Peruvian altiplano, passing Andean peaks and crossing La Raya Pass, 4,335 metres above sea level, to reach the town of Puno on Lake Titicaca. Stops en route will include the towns of Andahuaylillas and Pucara and the ruins of Racchi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Day 7: Lake Titicaca

Travel along the shores of the lake and over the border into Bolivia, to the town of Copacabana. Visit the shrine of the Virgen de Copacabana before cruising out to Moon and Sun islands, where you’ll explore a wealth of Incan relics. Cruise on to Huatajata where you’ll visit the Andean Roots Eco Village to learn about the culture of the region and to meet some more of Bolivia’s residents – vicu?as, llamas and alpacas. Later, visit a Kallawayas, a natural healer, before a night time visit to the Native Observatory Alajpacha to study the skies of the southern hemisphere.

Day 8: La Paz city tour

Transfer from Huatajata to Bolivia’s capital La Paz. On arrival you will embark on a city tour that will include the spectacular formations of the Moon Valley, the mystical Witch Doctor’s Market, San Francisco Church, Killi Killi lookout point and the Presidential Palace. This evening watch a ‘pe?a’ show where you can enjoy dances and music from all over Bolivia.

Day 9: Buenos Aires city tour

Transfer to the airport and fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital and an irresistible combination of Latin flair and European elegance. Today’s city tour will take you to some of the city’s most colourful and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods including San Telmo, La Boca, Palermo and Recoleta. Later take part in the ultimate Argentine experience with a night of creating your own empanadas, eating the world’s best steak and learning Argentinian gestures and the etiquette of mate tea.

Day 10: Buenos Aires

Today is a day of leisure where you can relax, further explore the city or take part in an optional excursion out into the countryside to spend the day soaking up the gaucho culture at the estancia Santa Susana.

Day 11: The Parana Delta

A town situated in Greater Buenos Aires, Tigre sits on the Parana Delta, an area of rivers and streams packed with marinas, Belle époque mansions and rowing clubs. Spend some time travelling through the channels and see the sights on a boat excursion. This evening there is an optional excursion to one of the famous Tango Houses for dinner and a Tango show – a must in Buenos Aires.

Day 12: Foz do Iguacu

Depart Buenos Aires for the airport and fly to Puerto Iguacu before popping over the border to Foz do Iguacu in Brazil. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 13: Iguacu Falls

The incredible Iguacu Falls spans the border of Argentina and Brazil and features hundreds of rushing cascades, set in a lush rainforest scene. First you’ll be visiting the Brazilian side of the falls, walking along the paths and catwalks that will get you up close to the waters before hopping back into Argentina to see the falls from a different perspective. Whilst here you’ll take the Ecological Jungle Train to the viewpoint for one of the falls’ most impressive points – the Garganta del Diablo.

Day 14: Travel to Rio de Janeiro

Depart Foz do Iguacu for the airport to fly to Rio de Janeiro, the ‘Marvellous City’. On arrival, transfer to your hotel just a five- minute walk from the famous Copacabana Beach. This evening there is an optional extra sunset tour of the city which visits the main sights, finishing at Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Day 15: Christ the Redeemer

Leave the hotel for Cosme Velho Station. Board the cog train that ascends the Corcovado Mountain, on the peak of which Christ the Redeemer watches over the city, passing through the lush vegetation of the Tijuca Forest. Emerging from the top terminus, you’ll find Rio laid out at your feet, with views over the city proper to the beaches and beyond to the islands that dot the bay. Descending by train, the tour concludes with a visit to some of Rio’s beautiful beaches.

Day 16: Fly Rio to the UK

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Type: Tour

price: £5190 PP Based on 2 sharing

Departure date: 20th Nov 2016

Booking End date: 1st Apr 2016

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Duration: 16 Days

Board: Full Board Plus

Room Type: Standard

Includes: Flights & Transfers

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DEPARTURES: 1st Nov 2019
DURATION: 15 Nights
BOARD BASIS: All-inclusive
ROOM TYPE: Deluxe Veranda G
INCLUDES: Flights & Transfers

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