Argentina & Peru / 10 days
Itinerary / 100% Flexible
Day 1 - Reception at EZE airport and transfer to Hotel. Day at Leisure
Buenos Aires is an elegant and the busiest city in South America which represents the Argentine essence. In spite of its modern constructions and dynamic activity, it has managed to preserve old traditions and charming corners. Visitors are fascinated by its environment, the individuality of each of its neighbourhoods, the cordiality of its people, and its wide selection of cultural and commercial opportunities. Buenos Aires, surrounded by Argentina's splendid countryside, is the great cosmopolitan doorway to South America.
Day 2 - Buenos Aires City Tour
The tour visits the most important spots in the spectacular city of Buenos Aires. At the first stop you will discover the history of “May
Square”, the site of the most important historical events and where their protagonists made history since its foundation where you
can see its surroundings, the most emblematic buildings, and learn all about them. Then enjoy May Avenue and wonder in awe at the
oldest residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires: San Telmo. Walk along its cobble-stoned streets and discover its antiques shops
and picturesque buildings. Live and feel the original Tango in the neighborhood of La Boca: walk along “Caminito Street” and enjoy the dancers and souvenir shops. See the mythical Boca Juniors soccer stadium. Contemplate the modernization of the city whilst traveling along “Madero Port” and its exclusive docks, full of excellent restaurants and large office buildings. Pass through the Retiro neighborhood
and move on to see Palermo and its most exclusive residential area before finally arriving at Recoleta. Once there, discover the final resting place of Eva Peron, “Evita” and wander through Recoleta Cemetery where she is to be found.
Day 3 - Day at Leisure / Dinner Tango-Show
In the evening you will enjoy a tango show service with very special characteristics in order to delight the audience of all nationalities in the best area of Buenos Aires, wich is a protagonist of the magic of this place.
Day 4 - Tigre Delta & San Isidro Day Trip
To start the tour you will be taken to San Isidro where you will visit the town’s historical centre. Later the tour continues to the port in
Tigre, where you will board the launch and navigate the best and most serene channels and streams of the Delta. After that you will
enjoy a full yet exquisite lunch at ‘Villa Julia’ restaurant, located in front of the river. At the end of the lunch you will visit the Puerto de
Frutos where you can walk the market and other areas of Tigre.
Day 5 - Day at Leisure / Alternative Tours & Activities
Today you will have the day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires or to enjoy an optional Tour & Acitivities.
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Day 6 - Train ride to Aguas Calientes & Machu Picchu Tour by first class "Vistadome Train"
Completed in approximately 1450, at the height of the Incan empire, Macchu Picchu was abandoned less than 100 years later following the Spanish conquest of Peru. Today it is considered by many to be the new spiritual center of the world. After a short drive to the Cusco railway station, we’ll take the Orient Express to Aguas Calientes Station. During the booking process, choose between two possible seating arrangements for the train ride, the Vistadome option or the Expedition option.
Itinerary:
Transfer to the train station. Depart on the Vistadome train class to the town of Aguas Calientes. During the journey, we will appreciate the hanging bridge that signals the start of the Inca Trail. The railway follows the course of the Urubamba or Vilcanota River climbing down and entering a canyon until we reach Aguas Calientes, the town that is located at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain.
We will board our mini-buses to climb to the remnants of the Sacred Citadel of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”. Visit to this incredible archeological site that keeps indescribable magic and energy for those who haven’t lived this experience before. We will tour the terraces, corridors, temples, the solar clock or “Intihuatana”, and other sacred places kept by this citadel. In the afternoon, ride back to the town of Machu Picchu (former - Aguas Calientes) to catch the return train. Arrival at the station and return to Cusco.
First Class Vistadome Train Service:
Surrounded entirely by glass, with wagons having large panoramic windows offering incomparable scenic views and innumerous opportunities to capture spectacular snapshots, Vistadome travelers feel connected and part of the awesome landscape of Peru. Perurail provides travelers on board top rate personalized service to give them an unforgettable life experience.
From Poroy, the journey lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes; and from Ollantaytambo, it takes 2 hours.
Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes Station, board a mini bus to the ruins of the “sacred city,” Machu Picchu. Learn from our expert guides as you walk the streets of the amazing mystical ruins. Stroll through town squares and climb delicately carved stone stairways. Esoteric wisdom holds Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. You will have time to explore on your own to fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world and let the once in a lifetime experience set in. In the afternoon, we´ll return to the train station for the trip back to Cusco.
Highlights
• Explore the history of Machu Picchu
• Take a guided tour of the ruins with an expert tour guide
• Visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
• Train Journey and amazing landscapes.
Day 7 - Sacred Valley Tour: Pisak Market & Inca Ruins
Town of Chinchero, Moray and Inca Town of Ollantaytambo
Let’s visit the most outstanding sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be in the town of Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque of the Sacred Valley where we will appreciate its Inca archaeological complex and its beautiful colonial Church. Chinchero is also famous for its women weavers, who may teach us the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning with Alpaca wool. We will continue to Moray, beautiful and curious Inca archaeological complex composed of colossal concentric terraces simulating a large amphitheater. In Incas times, it served as an agricultural laboratory where diverse microclimates were recreated. Lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. Finally, we end our tour visiting the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo important for the Incas as a military, religious and agricultural center. We will visit the Temple of the ten windows, the bathrooms of the ñusta, the Temple of the Sun among other places of interest. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Day 8 - Flight to Cusco / Afternoon: Cusco Historical City Tour
In the morning you will be transfer (private service) to the airport to take a short flight to Cusco. On your arrival to Cusco you will be transfer (private service) to your hotel in Cusco city.
Birthplace of the world: Seductive, striking and natural, Cusco’s history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns.Stunning destinations and examples of fine engineering by Inca stonemasons can be seen in Choquequirao, Saysayhuamán, Kenko, Tambomachay, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu, the Inca jewel built with the wisdom of the ancient Peruvians in an ecological environment. Captivating landscapes such as the Sacred Valley, where the mountains are clothed by terraces. Pictures villages where the past forms part of the present. Cusco really is the birthplace of the world.
Afternoon: Cusco City Tour & Archaeological Park:
In the afternoon, we will start our Imperial Cusco city tour visiting the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, an impressive fortress of colossal dimensions with rocks that are up to 4 meters tall and surrounded by beautiful views blending together perfectly. Then we will continue to explore Q'enqo, the Puma shrine, and see the sacrificial altar embedded inside a rock cave and Tambomachay and its sacred fountains of life. On the route, we will have a panoramic view of Puca Pucará watchtower which guarded the city entrance. After this, we will visit the Korikancha temple, Inti God shrine, on which the Santo Domingo church was built. According to the chronicles, this temple was completely covered in gold in Inca times. Finally, we will go to the Main Square in order to visit the Cathedral and its valuable and beautiful colonial masterpieces such as The Cross which arrived along with the first conquers. Stay in Cusco.
Day 9 - Flight to Lima, Peru - Arrive in Lima Airport & Private Transfer Hotel / Afternoon: Lima City Tour
In the north is the city of Caral, the oldest civilization of America, and to the south is the Archaeological Complex of Pachacamac. Lima's history predates the colonial presence in the country. The establishment of the viceroyalty transformed the city into the main political and administrative center of South America. During this period, significant churches, monasteries, mansions and balconies were built. he arrival of modernity didn’t transform the historic center, which is recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Museums with great works of art, archaeological sites, beaches, the boardwalk, valleys, natural reserves, the nightlife, the thrill of adventure sports, and the exquisite cuisine gives Peru’s capital an authentic personality and makes tourism in Lima a unique experience in the country.
Afternoon: Lima City Tour
In the afternoon we will have a panoramic view of the main streets, squares and avenues of the city. We will start with a panoramic view of the Miraflores district. We will start in the Parque del Amor, where we will observe the famous sculpture “The Kiss”, by the Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Then, we will observe the impressive Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas, where we will find the Government Palace and the Municipal Palace. We will visit the Cathedral and walk to the Convent of Santo Domingo, whose corridors were walked by San Martín de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima in the 17th century and where their remains currently lie there. Stay in Lima.
Highlights:
• Downtown Lima
• Main Square
• Santo Domingo Church
• Miraflores
• Huallamarca
Day 10 - Private transfer to Cusco airport / Flight to Lima
Private Transfer to Cusco Airport for your flight to Lima or to your next destination in South America.
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Program Includes
Buenos Aires:
• 5 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• Buenos Aires Private City Tour
• Tigre Delta Private Day Tour
• Tango Show with private Transfers in/out
• All private Airport Transfers
• Permament assistance during your Trip
Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu:
• Private transfers in/out airports
• 1 night accommodation Lima
• 3 nights accommodation Cusco
• Daily Breakfasts
• Lima Private City Tour
• Cusco Private City Tour & Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park
• Sacred Valley Private Tour Guide: Chinchero town, Morau and Ollantaytambo Inca Town (Included buffet lunch)
• Full Day Private Tour Guide Machu Picchu excursion
• All Private Tours Guides
• Train Tickets to Machu Picchu by "Vistadome Train" or "360 Train"
• Machu Picchu Entrances
• Chinchero, Moray & Ollantaytambo Entrances
• Private Tour Guide Machu Picchu
Not Included:
• International Flights
• Items not described in the itinerary
• Tips ( we suggest to tip waiters / drivers / guides)
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Rates staying "Hotels Option I"
• Dazzler Tower Palermo / Recoleta 4* (classic room)
• Dazzler San Isidro Lima Hotel 4* (classic room)
• Terra Andina Hotel Cusco 4* (std room)
$ 2630,00.-
$ 2290,00.-
Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars) - Early bookings rates
Internal Flights to be quote
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Rates staying "Hotels Option II"
• Sofitel Hotel Buenos Aires 5* (superior room)
• Hotel Hilton Miraflores 5* (deluxe room)
• Palacio Inka Cusco 5* (classic room)
$ 3650,00.-
$ 3090,00.-
Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars) - Early bookings rates
Internal Flights to be quote
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Exact Rates may vary according specific dates of your trip and number of participants.
We will be happy to quote your trip!