Arrive in Jorge Chavez International Airport, Peru’s historical and sophisticated capital Lima, you will be met at the airport and transferred approximately 40 minutes to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure before your welcome dinner this evening.

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 NESCO 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. Remainder of the day at leisure.

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 you will ascend to the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu by shuttle bus, which takes about 30 minutes along winding roads. Long abandoned by the Inca, it came to international attention when it was stumbled upon by Hiram Bingham in 1911 and is considered one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. A guided tour will give you some insight into the Inca Empire. This includes up to four hours of sightseeing, walking on uneven terrain. Return to the village of Machu Picchu before riding the train back to Poroy followed by your transfer 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 afternoon you have as time at leisure. This day is at altitude.

Take a train through the magnificent scenery of the Andean altiplano from Cusco to Puno, a city on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The journey time is 10 hours and 30 minutes, and the train boasts dining cars, a bar car and an observation car; and a gourmet lunch of the finest Andean ingredients is included. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. Today you will be at an altitude of up to 3830 metres.

Depart Puno and take an overland journey of approx. two hours and 30 minutes to the town of Copacabana, located just across the border in Bolivia. You will disembark your coach and visit the shrine and the Dark Indian Virgin. You will continue to the harbour where you will board a Hydrofoil Cruise to Sun Island, the birthplace of the Inca Empire. On this legendary island you will visit the Inca Grand and Stairs and Sacred Fountain and have lunch at Uma Kollu archaeological restaurant. Continue to Moon Island and visit the Sun Virgins Temple 'Iñak Uyu' where you will then take the hydrofoil back to Copacabana for the road transfer to Hautajata. Upon arrival at Hautajata, a traditional Bolivian village, you will visit the Andean Roots Eco Village: The Altiplano Museum and meet the Limachi family whose ancestors built epic ships for expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean. Here you’ll enjoy elegant vicuñas, llamas, alpacas and the mythical Suri. In the afternoon, experience an audiovisual performance of 'The Mystic World of the Kallawayas', the natural healers of Bolivia. During the performance one of the Kallawaya will give blessings by casting his sacred coca leaves and answering any questions. From here, check in to your hotel, where dinner will be served along with a welcome drink and Folkloric show. Spend the night at the Native Observatory Alajpacha and watch the Southern constellations.

Depart this morning for La Paz by road. On route you will see the mighty snowed peaks of the Andes. Once at the city of La Paz, you will enjoy a half day tour of the historic city. Here you will see the Indian Market & Witch Doctor’s market all time with the breathtaking panoramas of the 'Illimani' mountain in the background. From here, you will visit the Moon Valley, a clay formation resembling the face of the Moon and take a teleferico-cable car ride over the city of La Paz, enjoying an aerial view of the city.

Transfer to the airport and fly to Uyuni. The Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat, 10,000 square kilometres and one of South America’s most remarkable landscapes. Completely flat and covered by a thick white salt crust, just a few inches of water perfectly reflect the mood of the sky and the vast expanses of nothing play tricks on the eyes! Start exploring straight away, visiting the Train Cemetery and then Colchani Village where you will observe the process of salt extraction by hand. After, you have a stop at the Salt Museum at Playa Blanca then visit the ancient mummies of Tunupa Volcano on Incahuasi Island. After your tour, you will check into your hotel – made entirely out of salt - where you will spend the night.

Spend a full day in the Salar de Uyuni where depending on the weather, you will visit the museum or view the Coquesa Mummies, human archeological remains in a little cave near to Tunupa Volcano, from where you can observe the immensity of the salt flats. Conclude today’s activities with a picnic on the Salt Flats.

Today you will bid farewell to Bolivia as you transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. En-route visit Laguna Colorada (Red Lagoon) home to the famous James Flamingos, Sol de Mañana Geysers, an area with much volcanic activity, full of boiling mud lakes and sulphur steam pools and Laguna Verde renowned for its stunning emerald colour. This day is at altitude. The journey will take approximately 9 hours due to the distances and international border crossing procedures.

This morning, drive out into the otherworldly landscapes to visit the Salar de Atacama and the quaint desert village of Tocoano. This afternoon, you’ll see some of San Pedro’s most famous landscapes with a drive out to Moon valleys, one of the driest spots on the planet. With lonely volcanoes populating the horizon, enjoy the views and the silence as the afternoon sun’s rays turn the hues of the rock from orange, to red to purple.

Rise early and travel for around 2 hours deeper into the Atacama to visit El Tatio Geysers. Set within a ring of volcanoes, there are about 80 lively geysers and fumaroles, which are at best at sunrise. Have a guided walk amongst the mud craters and small bubbling geysers. Wander freely before travelling through the Andes Mountain Range with impressive views of Putama Volcano and Tocorpuri Mountains. Visit the small desert village of Machuca to see the typical terrace farming system, mud houses with straw rooves, and its local fauna such as llamas, alpacas and flamingoes. Today is a full day touring. This day you will be reaching an Altitude of 4320 metres above sea level for a short period of time. San Pedro de Atacama is also renowned for one of the best places in the world for star-gazing due to it being the driest desert in the world with little rainfall, clear skies, and high altitudes. Enjoy star gazing with a glass of wine and cheese cocktail.

This morning transfer to Calama to fly to Chile’s capital city, Santiago. This afternoon explores the city on a tour which will allow you to experience its eclectic contrasts. Stroll around the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral to admire the colonial facades, before walking down Ahumada Boulevard, the city’s main commercial street. Visit Cerro Santa Lucia, the hill that was founded in 1541 and now a park with fountains and stairs leading up to a fort that offers panoramic views of the city and towering Andes Mountains. Conclude the day with dinner in a local restaurant.

Travel 3 hours to the coast to visit the bohemian port town of Valparaiso. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valparaiso is a unique and delightful tangle, draped over a series of hills. Funiculars connect the industrial seafront with the cerros (hill) neighborhoods, each a maze of colourful, artfully dilapidated mansions and enchanting street art. Ride the funicular up into the hills to explore, stopping for a visit to Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s house. Return to Santiago this afternoon.

Today bid adios to Chile and hola to Argentina! Transfer to the airport for your flight over the breathtaking Andes Mountains to the city of Mendoza.

This morning explore the city on a walking tour and see how the city was restored after a devasting earthquake in 1861. Pass by the magnificent landmarks and must-see attractions. Afternoon at leisure.

Head just outside of the city to Maipu, the heart of one of Argentina’s most important and oldest wine growing regions. From here you’ll visit some of the region’s most prominent wineries, tasting some wonderful wines, including Argentina’s most famous red, Malbec, as well as enjoying a delicious lunch.

Today fly to Argentina’s flamboyant capital, Buenos Aires. The flight will take approximately an hour and a half and upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy the irresistible combination of Latin flair and European elegance on a Buenos Aires city tour. Your tour will last approximately 5 hours. Visit the vibrant districts of La Boca, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Palermo and Recoleta. This evening, sit down for dinner and an exciting tango show.

Spend the day just outside the city on the vast, fertile grasslands known as the pampas, on a traditional estancia (ranch). Here you’ll get some insight into the life of 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 two hours, and a transfer will take you from the airport to your hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure.

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. This afternoon, take a unique opportunity to learn about the indigenous culture of the Mbororé Aldea people, who open the doors to their community to share fascinating stories of their ancestors, rituals, myths, and legends. Sightseeing today will be a full day with around six hours on foot.

This morning you’ll cross the border to visit the Brazilian side of the falls. Wander the paths and catwalks to numerous smaller cascades that dance their way along gullies and through lush greenery. Bid farewell to the falls before hopping on a plane for a 2 hour flight to Brazil’s ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’, Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.

Today visit the Christ the Redeemer that 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 prefer. Enjoy a delicious Brazilian barbecue lunch before continuing to Aterro do Flamengo, transfer about 20 minutes to the neighbourhood of Urca where you will ascend to the heights of Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car. 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. This evening, meet up with the group for a farewell dinner at a vibrant Brazilian steakhouse.

Today, fly out of RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro for flight home.