Grand Tour of South America
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Lima and check in to the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores for 2 nights. Our travel specialists will be delighted to assist with flight arrangements if required.
Morning tour of Lima, with a stop at the historic Cordano tavern for a welcome pisco sour drink.
Fly to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire. Transfer to the Sacred Valley, via the indigenous village of Chinchero and Ollantaytambo Inca fortress. Stay at the Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley for 1 night.
Take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and explore the spectacular Inca city. Stay at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo for 1 night.
Morning at leisure or further explore Machu Picchu (purchase tickets at time of booking). In the afternoon, return to Cuzco by train and stay 2 nights at the Casa Andina Premium Cuzco.
Morning tour of Cuzco and San Blas. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions.
Take the stylish PeruRail Titicaca train across the altiplano (high plain) to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy majestic vistas from the elegant dining car or the observatory bar car and make a short stop at La Raya, the highest point of the route. Overnight at the GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca with views of the lake.
Travel by road to Huatajata in Bolivia, visiting Copacabana and its shrine en route. See the cultural exhibition at the Andean Roots Eco Village, discover how reed boats are constructed and meet a spiritual Kallawaya healer. Stay overnight at the Inca Utama on the shores of the lake and observe the southern constellations from the hotel's astronomical observatory.
Take a hydrofoil cruise to the Uros Iruitos floating reed islands and visit the Quewaya Sustainable Project. Continue overland to bustling La Paz for an afternoon tour of the city, including the Witches' Market and Moon Valley. Overnight at the Hotel Mitru Sur.
Fly to Buenos Aires, a city of grand architecture and European influences. Transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 2 nights.
Take a morning city tour, including the cathedral, La Boca district and the Recoleta Cemetery. Afternoon at leisure.
Fly to Iguazú and stay for 2 nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú within the park (upgrade to a falls-view room by speaking to one of our travel specialists)
Take a half-day tour of the Brazilian side of the falls for panoramic views and time at leisure to enjoy the various nearby walkways on the Argentinian side.
Fly to Rio, set among mountains, tropical forests and golden beaches. Transfer to the PortoBay Rio de Janeiro (superior top floor partial ocean-view room) for 2 nights. Upgrade to a deluxe panoramic ocean-view room by speaking to one of our travel specialists.
Full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, including Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain, followed by a farewell drink.
Tour ends in Rio de Janeiro.
Trip Inclusions
- A coast-to-coast, multi-country tour
- Overnight stays at Machu Picchu and inside Iguazú National Park
- Scenic train journey across the altiplano
- Visit the floating islands of Lake Titicaca and stay on its shore
- Beachfront hotel stay in Rio de Janeiro
- All Internal flights included
- Small group size - average 14 people (max 20)
- 4- & 5-star accommodation
- Experienced local tour guides in each destination
- Porterage at hotels
- Easter departures *
- Flexible - extensions & room upgrades available
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- * The 2 April 2026 and 25 Mar 2027 departures will spend Easter at Machu Picchu.
Operator
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
Dates & Pricing
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