Vamonos: South America Tour

Departure from Manila.

Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! Upon arrival private transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Get picked up from your hotel and drive up to the Christ the Redeemer Statue - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World on top of Corcovado Mountain. The drive is short and beautiful, traveling through the Tijuca Forest before opening up to incredible views of the entire city.
Lunch at Assador or similar.
Brazilian barbecue, or churrasco, is a beloved culinary tradition that has become increasingly popular all over the world. With its origins in the southern regions of Brazil, churrasco has evolved over the years into a mouth-watering display of meat, cooked to
perfection over an open flame. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the history of Brazilian barbecue, its popularity today, and some tips and tricks for making it at home.
Then go to Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the neighborhood of Urca. Ride a series of 2 cable cars en route to the summit, first arriving at Urca Hill, and then continuing to the top of Sugarloaf, reaching a height of 1,295 feet (395 m). Conclude the tour with an exquisitely beautiful panorama of Rio de Janeiro.
Enjoy Carnival Experience: Behind the Scenes of Rio Carnival at the City of Samba
Life is a carnival, especially in Rio de Janeiro! This experience will allow us to discover all the effort, training, hard work, and production behind the iconic and massive Rio Carnival, an event that attracts visitors from around the world every year. We will
tour the City of Samba, the warehouses where the most renowned samba schools build and store the floats and colorful dance costumes. We will also visit the Rio Grande Samba School Factory to delve even further into the world of samba. During the tour, we will witness various processes of the schools in terms of float production, costumes, and everyone involved in bringing the parade to life (musicians, choreographers, dancers, craftsmen, producers, designers). In the exhibition hall, we will learn about the history of this dance and the historical schools. To fully experience the carnival, we can try on original costumes and take photos with them. Additionally, we can participate in a samba class to learn the basic steps of a professional dancer. To conclude this visit, we will enjoy a typical Brazilian cocktail.
Dinner at Aprazível.
The Aprazível restaurant is located in Santa Teresa, a Rio neighborhood where life flows at a slower pace. Countless reasons do justice to its name since the word aprazível means pleasant: the view of Guanabara Bay, the poetic sunset, the patterned trees that provide colder days in the summer and protection from the cold in winter, the cozy atmosphere and the background.
The music makes arriving at Aprazível a true sensory experience.

Breakfast at the hotel. Checkout and transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu.
FLIGHT:
G31699 11APR GIGGRU 0640 0800 12APR
G31170 11APR GRUIGU 0905 1055 12APR
Arrival at Foz do Iguassu and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy tour at the Brazilian Falls.
Located on the west end of the Paraná River, the Iguazú Park is a huge tropical rainforest which has been declared a World Heritage Site: it is one of the largest forest reserves in South America. Countless flora and fauna species live in it. We will take an elevator down to the base of the waterfalls and stop right above the river level. From a 1,000-meter footbridge, we will be able to admire the majestic Iguazú Falls or go up an elevator to the Salto Floreano viewpoint. Enjoy Macuco Safari. Macuco Trail in the Iguassu National Park to board electric mobile, the best form of transportation in this rain forest due to the
unpaved but accessible the year around. On this trip, the participants will get to know several and different species of sub-tropical plants and trees, including orchids and the heart-of-palm, which grow in abundance here. Luckily, animals and some of the
beautiful birds of the region will appear during the trip.
After a 3 kilometers jeep ride, the tour continues to 600 meters on foot to the picturesque Macuco Falls, hidden in the forested canyon. The trail brings us to the banks of the Iguassu River, to board a Twin-Engine Inflatable Boat with capacity of 12 to 20 passengers each, specially designed for the local river conditions. Dinner show at Rafain.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Argentinian Falls.
Iguazú National Park, a total of 55,500 hectares bears the name of the river serving as northern border, which means "great waters" in the guaraní language. Surrounded by a lush subtropical rainforest, we will find the majestic Iguazú Waterfalls. Its water
volume and more than 275 falls places it among the most important and spectacular waterfalls in the world. On different footbridges, we will visit the heart of the waterfalls, appreciating them from different angles. We will visit the lower circuit, and
feel part of nature, refreshing ourselves with waterfall drizzle. On the upper circuit, we will stop at different viewpoints, and then reach the balcony at Garganta del Diablo (Devil"s Throat). No doubt, this is the most amazing of all falls: water falls down from 80 meters.
Lunch at Fortin Restaurant. At a proper time, transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Lima.
FLIGHT:
AR1783 12APR IGR-AEP 1430 1630
AR1364 12APR AEP-LIM 1850 2140
Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel for overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy Half-Day City Tour of Lima and Larco Museum.
Today we will learn about the two characters of Lima: the modern one, reflected in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro; and the historic one, encapsulated in its historic center declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Along the tour through
different districts of the city, we will see how the old and the modern coexist in buildings such as the Museum of Italian Art,
Palace of Justice, Museum of Lima, Plaza San Martín, among others. We will discover the center of Lima on foot, having the Main Square as the focal point: a beautiful colonial square worthy of photography, surrounded by emblematic buildings such as
the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. We will have the opportunity to enter one of the most iconic ecclesiastical spaces in Lima, the Convent of Santo Domingo, also declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity and where the relics of three Peruvian saints are found: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Macías. The tour would not be complete without a visit to the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum, one of the most important in the country, exhibiting a valuable collection of almost 45,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic cultures, especially the Mochicas. This museum stands out for
being one of the first in the world to have visitable storerooms and to provide virtual access to its entire collection. We will marvel at the quality of its pieces of jewelry, textiles and its enigmatic erotic room, dedicated to ceramics alluding to fertility.
Lunch at Café del Museo. Finishing your lunch, then you will be transferred to the Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco.
FLIGHT:
LA2326 13APR LIMCUZ 1600 1720
Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be assisted at the airport and transferred to Sacred Valley Hotel
(approx. 2 hrs).
Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from Sacred Valley Hotel to Cusco Hotel, then to Ollanta Station. Enjoy Full-Day Machu Picchu Vistadome or 360° Train.
One of the most important tourist landmarks in the world awaits us: Machu Picchu! Our adventure will begin aboard the train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, a picturesque town at the foot of the emblematic Inca citadel. During the train ride we can enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings, with impressive views of majestic mountains, the Vilcanota River and small towns of the Peruvian Andes; a visual feast that fills us with anticipation for the visit to the wonder that is Machu Picchu. After a short bus ride from Aguas Calientes, we will find ourselves in front of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World – an unforgettable sight! From there, we will explore the ancient ruins, learning all about the history and mysteries that this mystical and impressive place holds. Surrounded by incomparable landscapes, there will be no shortage of spectacular photo
opportunities! Once we have recharged ourselves with the magical energy of Machu Picchu, we will return to Aguas Calientes where we will have free time to have lunch and explore the streets a bit before boarding our return train.
Transfer from Ollanta Station to Cusco Hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Cusco.
Enjoy Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Tour.
Vinicunca or the Rainbow Mountain is one of the most popular destinations in Cusco. We will leave the hotel early to head to Cusipata and from there we will travel to Phulawasipata, starting point of the uphill trail. The path will be the perfect excuse to
enjoy the nature of the place: herds of llamas and alpacas, as well as the majestic Apu Ausangate, the highest snow-capped mountain in Cusco. We will also be able to talk with the community members of the area and see the potato fields that they work
every day. After approximately an hour and a half of walking, we will arrive at Vinicunca, at 5,020 m a.s.l. Arriving at the lookout, our reward is a stunning view of the colorful hillside. The minerals that make up the mountain's soil give its slopes and summit
curious shades of red, purple, green, yellow, and pink, among other colors. Make sure to have your camera ready! From there we will head back to Phulawasipata. After traveling a total of 8 km on foot, we head towards Cusipata.
Return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Checkout at the hotel (Late check-out not included). Lunch in a local restaurant.
Enjoy Half-Day City Tour, San Pedro Market & nearby ruins.
This charming half-day tour of Cusco offers us history, living culture and art. We will be able to appreciate how the Andean and Spanish cultures, as well as the past and the present, coexist in harmony in the Imperial City. We will arrive at the center to walk
the halls of the San Pedro Market, the oldest in the city. Designed in 1925 by Gustave Eiffel, today it brings together hundreds of merchants selling local products. We will also visit the Koricancha Temple, which during the Inca empire was a center of worship of the Sun and on which the Santo Domingo convent was later built as part of the evangelization process. Its baroque style façade built on solid Inca walls perfectly summarizes the syncretism of cultures in the city of Cusco. To appreciate the greatness of the Incas, we will ascend to the Monumental Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which with its enormous carved stone walls constitutes one of the best examples of Inca military architecture. We will tour the Archaeological Center of Kenko, a ceremonial place where the sun, the moon and the stars were worshiped. We couldn't take a tour of the city without visiting the
Cathedral, the most important temple in the city. It was built by the Spanish on top of the palace of the Inca Huiracoha. Its interior houses a wonderful collection of colonial art composed of goldsmith pieces and representative canvases of the Cusco School of Art.
End of the tour and transfer to the airport. Your luggage will be transferred directly to the airport for your flight to Lima.
FLIGHT: LA2040 16APR CUZLIM 2155 2330
Flight arrival to Lima Airport and continue to La Paz.

LIMA - LA PAZ (B/-/D)
FLIGHT: LA2400 17APR LIMLPB 0115 0400
Arrival in La Paz. Transfer from airport to hotel, via a short highway, from which there is a nice view of the city lights. Enjoy Half-Day City Tour and Valley of the Moon.
A 4 hours city tour through La Paz, elected as one of the 7 wonder cities in the world. It is located in a valley at the foothills of the Andes Range, situated at 3,632m / 11942 ft. above sea level. The tour goes through the street markets rich in handicrafts,
weavings and witchcraft items, followed by a visit to the colonial section of the city, San Francisco Church, Gold Museum, Murillo Square also visit to the viewpoint "Mirador de Killi Killi"; and the outdoor replica of Tiwanaku Temple. Then descending to the more modern, southern part of La Paz to reach and visit the Valley of the Moon, where a clay mountain has been impressively shaped by erosion. Ride by cable car “Teleférico,” it’s a good choice to discover an excellent and beautiful view of La Paz. This is a must for everyone!
Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Pickup from hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Uyuni.
FLIGHT: OB 304 18APR LPBUYU 0740 0840
Visit Uyuni Salt Flats, Colchani. Enjoy Picnic Lunch in Uyuni Salt flats.
Our day begins with the visit of the famous Train Cemetery, located only 8 mins. away from Uyuni Town. This place is known for the remains of steam locomotives that have persisted since the 19th and 20th centuries. Later, in Colchani we will observe the
salt extraction methods used by the local people in their artisanal fabrics. We will then enter the incredible Uyuni Salt Flats, with more than 12,000 km2 of pure salt. Visit the “Stairs to Heaven” which is one of the works of the renowned Bolivian artist Gaston
Ugalde. It is a staircase made of salt that is located in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flat. It is an interesting stop to have nice pictures. Then, we will see the “Eyes of the Salt.” These are the outlets for subterranean rivers flowing under the Uyuni Salt Flat. The waters flowing from inside the salt flat have particular acidic concentrations and are considered medicinal waters by the locals. Continue our journey to Incahuasi Island, which is a unique oasis and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cactuses up to 10 meters high, amazing! A unique experience having lunch in the middle of the salt flats await us! Then, dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, we continue the trip direction north until we arrive at the feet of the majestic Tunupa Volcano. We will visit Coquesa, their famous “mummies”, which are from pre-Columbian time and nearby chullpares. Also, on the same salt flats we will have the chance to take the funny “perspective” pictures. Our driver and guide will help us. They are already experts in this subject. Finally, when returning to Uyuni, we will enjoy a beautiful sunset, which is one of the most beautiful moments that
we will see in this place. The effect caused by the colors of the sun together with the salt make us have a spectacular landscape. It's a great time to get great photos.
Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast will be packed for you in the morning. Transfer from hotel to Uyuni Airport for your flight to La Paz.
FLIGHT: OB 305 20APR UYULPB 0915 1015
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Lunch at the hotel.

Breakfast will be packed for you in the morning. Transfer from hotel to La Paz Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Ascending to El Alto, there will be a nice evening view of La Paz and city light.
FLIGHT:
OB 662 21APR LPBVVI 0725 0830
OB 708 21APR VVIEZE 1000 1355
Transfer with guide from the airport to the hotel. Enjoy Dinner & Tango Show at Café de los Angelitos or similar.
Café de los Angelitos was once a forgotten corner of the city. Today, we have restored its former glory and reopened its doors that were closed in 1993, with a new vision that combines the finest international cuisine with the authentic orchestra and tango
shows performed by top-notch artists. Come and experience the magic and glamour of this emblematic place of Buenos Aires.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy Buenos Aires North City Tour.
Join us on a journey through some of the most traditional residential neighborhoods in the northern part of the city. We begin our tour at the majestic Plaza San Martín in Retiro. Then we head to Recoleta where we visit Avenida Alvear, which brings together the main fashion design stores on the planet. We will also visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar, a lovingly preserved colonial church, and the famous Recoleta Cemetery (visit & entrance included), where, among other personalities, the mythical Eva Perón rests. Finally, we head to Palermo, one of the most multi-faceted neighborhoods in the city. We will visit Palermo Chico first, similar in its aristocratic spirit to Recoleta; then we pass through Palermo Hollywood, which owes its name to the numerous television studios and production companies that gather around it and endless number of charming restaurants and cafes frequented by local jet-set personalities. Finally, we visit Palermo Soho emulating its New Yorker namesake and similar to it in its cool atmosphere and profusion of designer shops, art galleries and small restaurants.
Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer from hotel to the airport for your flight to Calafate.
FLIGHT: AR1850 22APR AEP FTE 1555 1915
Transfer to the hotel. Then, dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy Perito Moreno Glacier Tour (National Park Entrance Fee Included and Lunch within the National Park included).
The Perito Moreno Glacier rises majestically 80 km away from El Calafate. This is one of the largest and the only advancing glaciers in the world, as well as the biggest attraction at Los Glaciares National Park, a 600,000-hectare protected area covered by an ice mantle. We drive through the Patagonian Andean Forest and make a first breathtaking stop at "Curva de los Suspiros" (Breathtaking Curve), where we enjoy a first view of this incredible natural wonder. When we approach the glacier, we will walk down the wooden catwalks to approach the Glacier and admire from different panoramic points this wonderful creation of Mother Nature. We will be able to contemplate from a close range when varied-sized ice blocks loosen and drop into the water Lake with a great thunder, becoming beautiful ice floes in the deep waters of the Lago Argentino. This day will be an unforgettable experience, a once in a lifetime delight.
Lunch within the National Park. Enjoy Safari Nautico Navigation.
This activity is an ideal complement to the Perito Moreno Glacier Tour. It will allow us to appreciate very closely this wonder of nature. We will sail out of Bajo de las Sombras Bay Port, 7 km away from the glacier’s catwalks, down to the southern side of the glacier. On our way, we shall contemplate ice blocks falling off until reaching the southern point of Los Témpanos Canal, until reaching the standing point 300 m away from the southern wall of the glacier, where we shall stop to admire its greatness.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from hotel to the Calafate Airport for your flight to Ushuaia.
FLIGHT: AR1894 24APR FTEUSH 1510 1630
Transfer from Ushuaia Airport to the hotel. Day at leisure. Explore the fascinating history of the place.
Visiting Museo del Fin del Mundo (End of the World Museum) is a must: it’s antique piece collection gives mute testimony to 8,000 years of history and pioneer settlings, expeditions, and shipwrecks at these latitudes.
Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy National Park Tour (National Park Fee and Lunch included).
Only 12 km west from the southernmost city in the world, we find Tierra del Fuego National Park, the only one in Ushuaia. We will be able to appreciate the varied local flora, including different types of trees, bushes, flowers and fauna, including both native and introduced animals, such as Andean foxes, beavers, rabbits, and over 90 bird species. In this half-day tour, we visit Ensenada, Roca Lake, Lapataia Bay, and walk short distances around the lake, beaver dams, and the bay itself, very close to the Chilean border.
Lunch within the National Park. Enjoy Beagle Channel Navigation.
Sailing along the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia and its surroundings offer a wonderful scene. We will sail along the channel to enjoy the magnificent landscape that perfectly combines mountains, woods, and the sea. We will observe Mounts Olivia and Cinco Hermanos, Túnel Ranch, until reaching Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, where we will observe a small cormorant colony. On our way back, we will approach Isla de los Lobos (Sea Lion Island) to enjoy these curious sea mammals and Despard Island, the natural environment of imperial cormorants.
Dinner at local restaurant.

Breakfast will be packed for you in the morning. Transfer from the hotel to Ushuaia Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.
FLIGHT: AR1889 26APR USHEZE 1905 2235
Enjoy free time to roam around Ushuaia.
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is located on Argentina's Tierra del Fuego archipelago, offering dramatic landscapes, a gateway to Antarctica, and numerous outdoor and historical attractions. Ushuaia's unique position at the edge of the world,
combined with its natural beauty and wide range of activities, makes it a fascinating destination for travelers.
Dinner at the hotel in Buenos Aires.

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, checkout at the hotel and leave with luggage ready.
Enjoy a day in the Pampas.
Home to the Gaucho, the Humid Pampa is one of the most fertile natural prairies in the world and is famous for its production of beef and cereals. Only a few kilometers away from the City of Buenos Aires, in a natural environment with beautiful landscapes,
we will be honored with their typical national asado, empanadas, and excellent Argentinian wines. The wild smell of the countryside will invite us to break away from routine and discover a charming hundred-year-old rural tradition in the midst of the
XXI century. Folk songs and dances, equestrian activities, and unbeatable shows of traditional gaucho skills, such as ring races, cuadreras (horse races), entrevero de tropillas (horse games): let’s live the traditional lifestyle of Argentinian ranches through the gaucho, the greatest symbol of these lands.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred directly to the airport. Continue to the airport for your departure to Manila.

Flight back to Manila.
Arrival in Manila.

Flight back to Manila.
Arrival in Manila.