World Wonders

• Start your Brazil adventure with a tour up Corcovado, the mountain in the middle of Rio de Janeiro famous for its massive Christ the Redeemer statue. You’ll ride through Laranjeiras, one of the city’s oldest residential districts, and through the traditional Cosme Velho neighborhood.
• Here, you will board a mountain train for a scenic trip through the Tijuca forest, the largest urban forest in the world. Upon reaching the top, 2,300 feet above sea level, you’ll be greeted by spectacular 360-degree city views. Soak up the scenery and feel dwarfed by the 130-foot tall religious statue, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
• After, proceed along Rio's beaches to board a cable car for an ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain.
• Following the tour, you’ll return to your Rio de Janeiro hotel to enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

• In the morning, you will meet your transfer to the airport for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu, the Brazilian side of the Falls.
• Upon arrival, one of our representatives will meet you at the airport and take you to your confirmed hotel.
• Take the day to relax and recover from your journey at your hotel. Speak with a Travel Advisor if you wish to add other events to your itinerary such as a dinner-show reservation.

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for a full-day tour of the Iguazu Falls. The tour includes hikes along the Upper Circuit, taking you to elevated walkways leading to the edge of the major waterfalls comprising the system, and the Lower Circuit, a circular route allowing for incredible views from below of the waters crashing down.
• The tour includes an ecological train ride to the Devil's Throat, arguably the most impressive fall of the system, which you will be able to admire from spacious balconies along the edge of the falls.
• Although the Devil's Throat tour and Upper Circuit tour are mostly flat, the Lower Circuit involves a lot of stairs, so be prepared for some effort.
• Once you've had your fill of the breathtaking scenery, you'll return to your Puerto Iguazú hotel where you will have the remainder of the day to spend as you wish.

Note: Speak with a Travel Advisor to inquire about exploring Brazilian's side of the falls this day too.

• Today you'll enjoy a half day tour of the Brazilian side of the falls which includes lunch afterwards.
• Later, you will meet your transfer to the airport for your flight from Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina.
• Upon arrival, one of our representatives will meet you at the airport and take you to your confirmed hotel.
• Spend the afternoon at your leisure, resting at your hotel or exploring Buenos Aires on your own. Have a look at our Buenos Aires travel guide for more information on what to see and do.

• Get better acquainted with the history and culture of Buenos Aires with this half-day tour. Meet your guide and head to Plaza de Mayo in the old city center to see the Casa Rosada (Pink House) and the Cathedral. Continue across the bridge Puente de la Mujer (Women’s Bridge) to the Puerto Madero riverfront district. Drive a short distance to the historic La Boca district, home to La Bombonera football stadium and the colorful Caminito artists’ street. End with a visit to bohemian San Telmo, an old neighborhood of cobblestoned streets and elegant mansions.
• In the evening, you'll be transferred to one of the city’s premier tango houses where you will enjoy dinner and a tango show. Tonight’s show features the city’s best dancers dressed in fantastic costumes and a set design that will transport you to the golden age of tango. Drop-off at your hotel after the show.
• Overnight in Buenos Aires.

• Prepare for your journey to Peru! Meet your transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco via Lima.
• Upon arrival to the Cusco airport, a Latin America For Less representative will meet you for the drive to your hotel in the historic center. On the way to your hotel, you will see examples of Spanish colonial architecture constructed upon the remains of ancient Inca palaces and temples.
• The city is located at high altitude, so you may want to spend the remainder of the day acclimatizing. Once you have adjusted to the altitude, Cusco has many options for casual and fine dining.

• Spend the morning at your leisure. This is a good time to explore some of Cusco's less-visited attractions including the San Pedro Market, the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, or one of the many museums, such as the Museum of Pre-Colombian Art, Casa Concha, or the Choco Museum, where you can make your own chocolate from scratch.
• Your exploration of this remarkable city begins in the early afternoon with an expert-guided Cusco tour. You will visit many of the amazing archeological sites in and around the city, including the Cusco Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas as well as Temple of the Sun, and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Q'enko, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
• In the late afternoon, you'll return to your Cusco hotel. Spend the evening at your leisure enjoying the local cuisine and the hospitality of the Cusco locals. Check out our Cusco Travel Guide for suggestions of where to go and what to see.

• Explore the beautiful Peruvian countryside with a full-day tour of the magical Sacred Valley. First, you will visit the town of Pisac, famous for its bustling market and beautiful Incan ruins that loom over the city. In the market you will have the opportunity to browse the beautiful handicrafts and Andean garments displayed for sale as well as local fruits, vegetables, and other natural products. While at the Pisac ruins you will be able to see ceremonial and cemetery areas, as well as amazing views of Pisac and the surrounding valley from above.
• Following your visit to Pisac, you will stop for lunch (not included) at a buffet restaurant offering a variety of Peruvian and international food near the town of Urubamba.
• Next, you will visit the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo. These magnificent ancient ruins provide a great vantage point over the Sacred Valley. Originally the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti during the Inca Empire, this site later served as a stronghold for Manco Inca Yupanqui in the final resistance effort against the Spanish.
• In the evening, you will be taken to your comfortable hotel in the Sacred Valley.

• After breakfast at your Sacred Valley hotel, you will take a train to Machu Picchu, the hidden Inca citadel. The train ride is an attraction in itself. Much of the path winds along the rushing river and snakes past steep mountain faces, offering passengers dramatic views of the Andes landscape as it descends from high altitude plains to cloud forest. The foliage dramatically changes as the train approaches the meeting point of the Andes and the Amazon rainforest, providing visitors with a real sense of Peru’s diverse geography.
• Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, the town near Machu Picchu, you will be met at the train station and accompanied to the bus station for a 20-minute ride up to the secluded citadel.
• Next, meet your expert English-speaking guide for a 2-hour tour of the most important sites in Machu Picchu, including the Intihuatana (Sun Stone), the Sun Temple, and the Room of 3 Windows. You will be able to appreciate the intricate stonework and awe-inspiring setting of this amazing site.
• After your tour, you have the option to explore more of the site on your own and capture some final photos.
• In the afternoon, you will take a comfortable train back to Cusco and then be transferred to your Cusco hotel for the evening.
• If you would like to spend more time at Machu Picchu, this package can be customized to include an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu, allowing for a second visit to the ruins on the following day.
• Check out our Machu Picchu Travel Guide for more information on what to see and do during your time at Machu Picchu.

*Optional: Hike up Huayna Picchu, the peak overlooking the Machu Picchu ruins. This hike is steep and takes about 3 hours round trip, but has remarkable views. Please let your Latin America For Less Travel Advisor know if you’d like to add this to your itinerary as permits are limited.

• After breakfast at your hotel, one of our Latin America For Less representatives will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport for your journey home or on to your next destination.
• Alternatively, choose one of our other exciting Cusco tours or Sacred Valley excursions, or browse our full range of Peru travel destinations to extend your Peru vacation.