On arrival in Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima, Peru’s historical capital, you will be welcomed at the airport by your Wendy Wu Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. The transfer time is approximately one hour 30 minutes. Tonight, enjoy your first taste of Peruvian cuisine at a local restaurant.

Originally named the City of the Kings, Lima is rich in heritage, which you’ll see for yourself today. Visit the ancient pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, built in 500 A.D. and located in the heart of Miraflores, one of Lima’s affluent districts. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre (Plaza de Armas) to admire the colonial magnificence of its buildings – Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, Archbishop’s Palace of Lima. One block from the Plaza de Armas (Main Square) is the Convent of Santo Domingo founded in 1530 and completed in 1766 and is now considered to be of the most religious buildings in Peru. After lunch, set off on foot and explore the bohemian district of Barranco. Stop by the famous ‘Puente de los Suspiros’ (Bridge of Sighs) built in 1876 and visit the renowned MATE museum home to the collection of Peruvian photographer Mario Testino. Conclude the day with a Pisco Sour tasting session (Peru’s most famous drink) prepared by the expert Ricardo Carpio. You will taste three types of Pisco: Pure Pisco, blend Pisco and Green Must Pisco. Enjoy this Pisco tasting and discover the different kinds of Piscos that made this drink so famous.

Fly to Cusco and transfer to the Urubamba Valley. Also known as the Sacred Valley, it is home to Incan citadels and beautiful landscapes. Spend the afternoon in the remote village of Ccaccaccollo. A small and scenic town lost in the Peruvian Andes. Catch a glimpse of the authentic culture of the valley’s Quechua communities. You’ll be able to interact with the villagers, witness their day to day life. The women have a rich tradition of weaving which they still practice by hand today. The textiles they produce bear the same images as those of their ancestors; condors, cougars and Huallata birds, and can be purchased here. This day is at altitude.

Spend the morning exploring the charming town of Pisac, Here you’ll visit the vibrant markets where locals sell their wares. Afterwards continue to Huilloc, where you will meet the local Quechua community, taking part in their collective tasks including working in the fields and making clothing. After, sit down to a well-earned traditional Andean lunch with a local family. Continue to Ollantaytambo where we’ll explore the old fortress. Later this afternoon board the Vistadome train and begin your epic rail journey to Machu Picchu. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

This morning visit magnificent Machu Picchu. Long abandoned by the Inca, it came to international attention when it was stumbled upon by Hiram Bingham in 1911. It is now considered one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. A guided tour will provide you with some insight into the Inca Empire. This includes up to four hours of sightseeing with walking on uneven terrain. This afternoon, return to Aguas Calientes and take a 3 and a half hour train to Poroy. Then, transfer 2 hours by road to Cusco. This day is at altitude.

Home to an incredible Incan legacy, Cusco has some of the richest heritage in Latin 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 and Puka Pukara, the ‘Red Fortess’. This day is at altitude. In the afternoon, you will have the option to take part in a chocolate-making tour, followed by a Peruvian dinner and folklore dance show.

Today, take a train from Cusco to Puno. Journey through amazing Andean landscapes to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca, passing through the spectacular Peruvian highlands. The train has 4 dining cars, a bar car and an observation car. Along the way you will enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared with exquisite Andean ingredients and there will be music and dance shows on board. Arrive at your hotel this evening.

This morning, you will be picked up from the port of Puno and taken to the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca, approximately 25 minutes by boat. Visiting two of these floating islands, your guide will explain the history of the area. You will also have the opportunity to speak with some of the residents, which will help you to understand their way of life and gain a cultural insight into this fascinating place. After, you will continue to the island of Taquile. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once a stronghold of the Inca, you’ll find wonderful textiles made by the island’s men here. You will tour the island and enjoy lunch before transferring back to Puno. Today’s sightseeing is a full day. This day is at altitude (3,820m).

En route to Juliaca Airport, visit the archaeological site of Sillustani which is located on a protected island reserve. Spend time around the site and also enjoy a typical Andean lunch before your return flight to Lima.

Fly to Argentina’s flamboyant capital city Buenos Aires; remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening, participate in a quintessential Argentinian experience; the tango! Take a tango class before sitting down for dinner and a sultry tango show.

Today, enjoy the irresistible combination of Latin flair and European elegance in a Buenos Aires city tour. Visit the vibrant districts of La Boca, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Palermo and Recoleta.

Enjoy a day trip to Uruguay, taking a ferry across the Rio de La Plata to Colonia del Sacramento. A picture-perfect colonial town, Colonia was founded by the Portuguese in 1680 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beautiful Barrio Historico, which occupies a small peninsula that juts out into the river, is a maze of old cobbled streets that are a delight to wander. Admire the main square, see the ruins of San Francisco Church and visit the lighthouse amongst much more.

Travel approximately two hours by road to just outside the city. Spend the day on the vast, fertile grasslands known as the pampas, on a traditional estancia (ranch). Here, you’ll get some insight into the life of the folk heroes, the gaucho, and after a typical Argentinian asado lunch; there will be a fun folklore show.

Say farewell to Buenos Aires and transfer 30 minutes to the airport to board your plane over to Puerto Iguazu, the town closest to the incredible wonder that is Iguazu Falls. Your flight is just under 2 hours. Upon arrival you have the rest of the day to yourself before dinner this evening in a local restaurant.

Today, transfer 25 minutes to the falls. You will wander along the Argentinian side of Iguazu, which offers a fantastic overview of the whole of the falls, and showcases its power and magnificence. Don’t miss the viewpoint of one of the falls’ most impressive sights, the Garganta del Diablo. Take the Ecological Jungle Train, a 15 minute journey, which takes you to the most impressive observation point – the Devil’s Throat. Sightseeing today will be a full day with around 6 hours on foot. This afternoon, take a unique opportunity to learn about the indigenous culture of the Mbororé Aldea people, who open the doors to their community and share fascinating stories of their ancestors, rituals, myths and legends. Finish the day with an interactive craft experience.

This morning, you will experience the Brazilian side of these spectacular falls. This side of Iguaçu offers a completely different experience with paths and boardwalks to wander. These will lead you to some of the numerous smaller cascades that dance their way along gullies and through lush greenery. Afterwards, you will hop on a plane to Brazil’s ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’, Rio de Janeiro. The flight is approximately 2 hours. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps head to the world-famous Copacabana or Ipanema beaches to soak up the sunshine.

Climb onboard a jeep to venture to some of Rio’s many wonders! Drive about 20 minutes to Cosme Velho Street, then in Paineras Station transfer into a van to ascend the Corcovado, on the peak of which Christ the Redeemer watches over the city, on the way you will pass through the lush vegetation of the Tijuca Forest. You can take the steps at the final stage to Christ the Redeemer; however, there is an escalator if you’d prefer. Next, explore the 19th-century hillside neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, an area with a wonderfully bohemian atmosphere, where you’ll also have lunch in a traditional restaurant.

After breakfast, tour the city through downtown Rio, passing by the Sambadrome and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Get to know the traditional Cinelandia square with its historical buildings; the Municipal Theatre, the National Library, and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Then, via Aterro do Flamengo, transfer about 20 minutes to the neighbourhood of Urca where you will ascend to the heights of Sugarloaf Mountain by cable cars. The first cable car will take you 215 metres high. From there, board the second one which will lead you to breath taking views at the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, 395 metres high. Take in the incredible sights of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, Rio-Nitero Bridge and Corcovado. Later in the evening, transfer back to Copacabana to visit a samba club, where you can simply tap your foot to the infectious beat and watch the dancing, or dance the night away yourself!

Transfer about 1 hour to RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro according to your international flight time and fly home.