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From the Atlantic to the Pacific


  • From the Atlantic to the Pacific

From the Atlantic to the Pacific

 Brazil

12 days from £3199 pp  Including flight from LHR

Visit South American highlights of Brazil and Peru in this fantastic 12 days holidays

At a Glance

  • Sao Paulo
  • Iguaçu Falls
  • Cusco
  • Machu Picchu
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The tour of South America begins in Sao Paulo, a vast metropolis and world centre of entertainment, culture, fashion and business. Discover its attractions on a panoramic tour. From Sao Paulo, depart to the famous Iguaçu Falls. Admire the impressive set of 275 waterfalls on the border of Brazil and Argentina. Also, visit the Bird Park, a conservation centre with more than 150 species of birds on 16 hectares of vegetation, on the Brazilian side. Then, set out on the road to the unsurpassed Rio de Janeiro and have a delicious dinner with a traditional samba show, where you will join the ‘carioca’ party. At Rio, meet some of the emblems of the city: Cerro Corcovado, the hill crowned by the famous Christ the Redeemer; the Maracana stadium, historical scene of world football; and end the day visiting the Colonial River, an area that preserves extraordinary 19th-century buildings. Spend the last day in Rio de Janeiro ascending the famous hill known as Sugarloaf Mountain, whose peculiar shape defines the iconic silhouette of the city. Observe the panoramic view of all Rio before continuing to the Tijuca Forest where you will take a jeep tour. This immense National Park is one of the most important in Brazil, encompassing part of the city and a forest area of impressive biological diversity. Continue the journey to Lima, the capital of Peru, and, then, depart to the Capital of the Inca Empire: Cusco. Connect with the mysticism, traditions and culture of the Andes by visiting some of the archaeological sites in the city and nearby areas. Conclude this visit to South America by visiting Machu Picchu, the Wonder of the World, iconic work of the largest pre-Columbian civilization that inhabited America.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Sao Paulo: the nightlife of this city is considered one of the bests in the world. Take advantage of a large variety of theatres, bars, restaurants, museums or cultural centres to get up close to the ‘Paulista’ lifestyle.

Iguaçu Falls: get in touch with nature in this impressive natural wonder, which besides having the magnificent set of waterfalls, is the habitat of a large amount of fauna.

Cusco: the ancient Inca capital keeps a unique mix of pre-Columbian past and Spanish architecture. Its temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills which hide impressive sites such as Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, PukaPukará and Tambomachay.

Machu Picchu: the “lost city of the Incas” is the reason why thousands of people arrive in Peru. Hidden among the vegetation, get closer to our past through its rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites, built in communion with the surrounding landscape.

SHORT ITINERARY

DAY01 : DEPARTURE LONDON HEATHROW

DAY02 : ARRIVAL SAO PAULO (40km – 1.5hr)

DAY03 : SAO PAULO – FOZ DO IGUAÇU (1.4hr by flight / 30min by land)

DAY04 : IGUACU FALLS (BRAZILIAN SIDE) AND BIRD PARK

DAY05 : IGUAÇU – RIO DE JANEIRO ( by flight / 1hr by land)

DAY06 : PANORAMIC TOUR – SUGARLOAF – CORCOVADO

DAY07 : JEEP TOUR OF SANTA TERESA AND TIJUCA FOREST

DAY08 : RIO DE JANEIRO – LIMA ( by flight)

DAY09 : LIMA – CUSCO ( by flight)

DAY10: CUSCO CITY TOUR AND NEARBY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

DAY11 : CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

DAY12 : DEPARTURE CUSCO

Tour Ends

 Day 01 : DEPARTURE LONDON HEATHROW
Today make your own arrangements to reach the airport.
 Day 02 : ARRIVAL SAO PAULO (40km – 1.5hr)

Begin your South American tour in the impressive city of Sao Paulo. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel to check-in.

Overnight in Sao Paulo.
 Day 03 : SAO PAULO – FOZ DO IGUAÇU (1.4hr by flight, not included / 30min by land)

Breakfast at the hotel. Start the panoramic tour of Sao Paulo. The city is a huge metropolis and world center of entertainment, culture, fashion and business. Pass close to the main attractions of the city such as the historic center, Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park and more. Appreciate the green areas, the classic style architecture together with the contemporary and get in touch with the Paulista spirit. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport to take the flight to Iguaçu where the famous waterfalls are located (domestic flight not included, a late afternoon flight is recommended. Clients can check-out and leave the luggage at the hotel until transfer to the airport). Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Overnight in Foz do Iguacu.
 Day 04 : IGUACU FALLS (BRAZILIAN SIDE) AND BIRD PARK

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, the guide will pick you up from the hotel for a half-day tour to visit the wonderful Iguacu Falls and admire the natural spectacle from different angles, thanks to the different observation platforms. Appreciate the immensity and strength of the water that falls continuously. From the Brazilian side, you can have a wonderful panoramic view, since two-thirds are on the opposite side, the Argentine side. After contemplating this natural wonder, visit the Bird Park, one of the best-known attractions in the region. Here, you will have direct contact with more than 1020 birds of 150 different species preserved on 16.5 hectares of the spectacular Atlantic Forest. Also, in this place projects of education, research and conservation of the environment have been developed, as well as a butterfly house and three large aviaries where visitors can enter to be next to toucans, scarlet ibis, macaws, and more species. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the early afternoon to relax and unwind. 

 Overnight in Foz do Iguacu.
 Day 05 : IGUAÇU – RIO DE JANEIRO (2hrs by flight / 1hr by land)

Breakfast at the hotel. You have a free morning in Iguaçu before being transferred to the airport to take a flight to the impressive city of Rio de Janeiro (domestic flight not included, an early afternoon flight is recommended. Clients can check-out and leave the luggage at the hotel until transfer to the airport). Upon arrival in Rio, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Rio de Janeiro has a lively nightlife full of energy, music, dancing, good food and drinks in a festive atmosphere along its streets. A great way to enjoy it and learn more about the Carnival and its traditions is to watch the spectacular samba show at Ginga Tropical*, which features singers and dancers dressed in creative costumes that present Brazilian folklore and capture the rhythms of the Carnival. This show, genuinely enchanting and impressive, ends with a fancy dress parade. Before the show, you will dine in a traditional steakhouse with various options of hot and cold dishes.

Overnight at Rio de Janeiro.
 Day 06 : PANORAMIC TOUR – SUGARLOAF – CORCOVADO

Breakfast at the hotel. The panoramic tour begins in the morning, starting from the hotel, passing through the beaches of the South area of Rio, while listening to the history of local neighbourhoods. Before reaching Sugarloaf, you will take a tour of downtown Rio. Pass by the Sambadrome, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Plaza Cinelândia and the Municipal Theatre. After crossing the historic Rio Branco avenue, you will reach the Urca neighbourhood, where you will board a cable car to the top of the Urca hill, which rises 215 metres above sea level, offering spectacular views of the entire bay and the surrounding islands. On the Urca hill, you will take a second cable car to the top of the Sugarloaf, which rises 395 metres above sea level and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city. After the visit, taste a traditional barbecue lunch that provides a wide variety of options. Then, head to the legendary Maracana stadium. From there, go to the meeting point to board the vehicle that will take you to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, the most famous monument in Rio, on Cerro Corcovado. After this activity, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight at Rio de Janeiro.
 Day 07 : JEEP TOUR OF SANTA TERESA AND TIJUCA FOREST

Breakfast at the hotel. Time for a refreshing jeep tour of Rio de Janeiro. Start in the Santa Teresa neighbourhood, where you will meet its narrow winding streets and colourful historical buildings in this bohemian area. From the top of Santa Teresa Hill, you will have some of the best views of the lush landscapes of Guanabara Bay. Continue to the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world. This stretch of greenery covers a large part of the city and yet it feels like a distant world. The tour includes some simple trails, where you can see the impressive local flora up close. Depending on the day, you might also observe monkeys, toucans, iguanas, anteaters and more. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.
 Day 08 : RIO DE JANEIRO – LIMA ( by flight )

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport to take a flight to the city of Lima (international flight not included, a morning flight is recommended). Upon arrival, a transportation service will pick you up from the airport to transfer you to your hotel. You have the rest of the day off to visit Lima’s delicious restaurants, shops or attractions.

Overnight in Lima.
 Day 09 : LIMA – CUSCO (90min by flight)

Breakfast at the hotel. A vehicle will take you from the hotel to Lima airport to take a flight to the capital of the Inca Empire: Cusco. Arrive at Cusco Airport and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your selected hotel. A guide will accompany you, offering useful information about the city attractions and assisting you along the way. Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive not later than 10:30 am. Noon arrivals are too late. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in Peru. Alternatively, you can book our optional Half-Day South Valley Tour: Tipón, Pikillaqta, and Andahuaylillas: 

Half-Day South Valley Tour: Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas (private basis): Unique tour that includes visits to the most important attractions between Cusco and Puno. Being the first to explore breath-taking archeological sites Tipón and its impressive rural colonial mansion where the Incas constructed an impressive irrigation system in harmony with nature that is still perceived by the surrounding population. In Pikillacta, the best-preserved pre-Inca cities we´ll follow the remains of the Wari culture, ancestor of the Incas, and in the beautiful Church of Andahuaylillas, also called "The Sistine Chapel of America” we´ll see the Wari´s marvelous original pipe organ. Take the most advantage of our tour and enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Notes: Private service. Start time: 13:00 hours. Duration 4.5 hours. Includes Pick-up and Drop-off, Bilingual guide (Spanish and English), Admission to Andahuaylillas and BTC (Cusco tourist ticket).

Overnight in Cusco.
 Day 10 : CUSCO CITY TOUR AND NEARBY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon, learn with a guided tour that begins at the Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshipping of the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square. Head to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose impressive ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco, and the ruins of the temple and amphitheatre of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practised agricultural rituals. Admire Qenqo and then finally visit Puka Pukara (‘Red fortress’ in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated. Afterwards, return to Cusco and spend the rest of the free afternoon relaxing at the hotel or exploring the city.

Overnight in Cusco.
 Day 11 : CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Your journey to Machu Picchu begins with a transfer to the station to board the train that will take you to Aguas Calientes. The town, also known as "Machu Picchu Town", is the last stop before entering the most important archaeological site in Peru. In Aguas Calientes, there are craft markets, restaurants and hotels of different categories, for those who prefer to spend the night at the foot of the mountain and go up early in the morning. Finally, after a short bus transfer, you will arrive at Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture that served as a sanctuary and refuge for the Inca ruler Pachacutec. Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain", is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. A guided tour explains the origins behind this awe-inspiring citadel, presenting its most prominent landmarks such as the monumental Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial, and the Burial Grounds. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train back to Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.
 Day 12 :DEPARTURE CUSCO

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a pleasant transfer from the selected hotel to Cusco airport to board the flight out of the city.

What's included

FLIGHTS:
  • Return economy flight to London Heathrow
  • Internal flight as per the itinerary
TOUR GUIDE:
  • Operated with English/Spanish-speaking local guides throughout the itinerary 
ACCOMMODATION:
  • 10 nights’ accommodation
MEALS:
  • 10 Breakfast
  • 2 Lunches on Day 6 and 11
  • 1 Dinner on Day 5
TRANSPORT:
  • Shared transfers from/to the airport in Sao Paulo and Iguacu
  • Private transfers from/to the airport in Rio de Janeiro, Lima and Cusco
  • Shared transfers from and to the train stations
  • Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail)
  • Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Sao Paulo half-day tour (Day 3); Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side) and Bird park half-day tour (Day 4); Samba show at Ginga Tropical (Day 5); Rio panoramic tour, The Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer and Cerro Corcovado (Day 6); Santa Teresa neighborhood and Tijuca Forest jeep tour (Day 7); Santo Domingo Convent, Coricancha temple and archaeological sites at Cusco (Day 10); Machu Picchu half-day tour (Day 11)
OTHER:
  • Meet & Greet at Sao Paulo International Airport (GRU)
  • Meet & Greet at Foz do Iguacu Airport (IGU)
  • Meet & Greet at Rio de Janeiro (EGIG)
  • Meet & Greet at Lima Airport (LIM)
  • Meet & Greet at Cusco Airport (CUZ)

What's not included

  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance [ mandatory ]
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Airport taxes
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in What's included

Day 2 Sao Paulo, Brasil

Standard Hotel Category = Transamérica Executive Chacara de Santo Antonio or similar 3*

Day 3-4 Foz do Iguacu, Brasil

Standard Hotel Category = Continental Inn or similar 3*

Day 5-7 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Standard Hotel Category = Windsor Copa or similar 3*

Day 8 Lima, Peru

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*

Day 9-11 Cusco, Peru

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*

Please note

  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed. Please note that check-in at most hotels is from 1:00 p.m. Guests will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby
  • In many hotels, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  
  • Check with the corresponding embassy if you need a visa to enter the countries included in the itinerary. We held no responsibility if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation to enter the country. It is an essential requirement that the validity of the passport of the foreign person travelling to the countries of the itinerary is not less than 6 months
  • If your trip includes the visit to high altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3400 meters (11 200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling. Upon arrival is recommended to rest for a few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference, Machu Picchu is located at 2400 meters (8 000 feet above sea level)
  • The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu provide for a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel and the first entry accompanied by a guide. If the visitor makes an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) will have 3 hours to tour them, additional to the 4 hours of the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter again in the afternoon shift or the next day, he must previously acquire an additional ticket to enter the new turn. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone
  • The following objects are forbidden: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weigh higher than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorization is needed, as well as the payment of an additional fee), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tip, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks bigger than 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm
  • Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with this information

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.  

In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger may carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb on the train to/from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width). It is an essential requirement that the validity of the passport of the foreign person travelling to the countries of the itinerary is not less than 6 months.

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