The Explorer


The one that gives you Machu Picchu, The Amazon, Iguassu Falls & Rio all in one go
Travel Style
Discoverer
Take your time and explore in-detail each destination on this trip. Find out more
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Duration
18 days
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Places
9 places
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Meals
17 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners
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Transport Style
Coach, Mini-Van, Plane
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Group Size
Max 30 people
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Team
Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides
Cusco, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Jungle Lodge, Puerto Maldonado, Lima, Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro
The Explorer
23 Inclusions
Experiences that are included with your trip
- Entry into the Sacred Valley & a guided tour of the ancient ruins of Pisac & Ollantaytambo
- Meet some resident llamas in a local farm in Cusco
- Visit Pisac town and Pisac Market
- Try some local Chicha de Jora
- Take the train to the gateway of Machu Picchu
- Tour the Temple of Three Windows, the ceremonial baths & altar with our guide
- Included flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Canopy hike for amazing jungle views
- Special stay in our Amazon Rainforest Jungle Eco-lodge
- City sightseeing tour of Puerto Maldonado
- Locally guided jungle catamaran cruise
- Included flight to Lima
- Included flight to Buenos Aires
- Watch a sultry Tango show, learn to do it yourself, then reward yourself with an Argentine feast in Buenos Aires
- Get a city sightseeing tour of the cultural capital of Buenos Aires
- Included flight to Iguassu
- Visit Iguassu National Park (Parque Nacional do Iguaçu - Brazilian side)
- Try a delicious Churrascaria (Brazilian BBQ) in Iguassu
- See the Devil's Throat, the underwater cave formation of Iguassu falls
- Visit Iguassu National Park (Parque Nacional Iguazú - Argentinian side)
- Included flight to Rio de Janeiro
- City orientation tour of Rio
- Climb up to the heavens of Corcovado and gawp at Christ the Redeemer, Rio
13 Free Time Add-Ons
Optional experiences that you can choose from and pay for on your trip
- Hike the colourful contours of Rainbow Mountain from Cusco (subject to availability)
- Peruvian Encounter dining experience where you’ll learn about traditional Peruvian culinary practices and ingredients in Cusco
- White water rafting along the Urubamba River in Cusco
- Catch a boat across to Colonia, Uruguay from Buenos Aires for the day
- Experience an Argentinian feast with a private dining experience in Buenos Aires
- Have a go at the traditional game of polo followed by lunch in the Argentinian countryside
- Helicopter flight over Iguassu Falls to get the full aerial view
- Jet boat ride under Iguassu Falls
- Take a cable car ride up the famous Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio
- Try some delicious Brazilian BBQ in Rio
- Gaze at the sprawling metropolis of Rio as you hang-glide over it
- Get into the Rio vibe at a local football game (seasonal)
- Take a cruise along the arcing Guanabara Bay and enjoy caiprinhas and music, Rio
Where You'll Stay
Learn more about the accommodation available on this trip
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17 nights
All accommodation is included on this trip
12 nights in Hotel, 1 night in Contiki Special Stay, 4 nights in Hostel
We always provide comfortable accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere - think comfy hotels, jungle lodges and bright communal areas for you and your new squad to relax and socialise.
About this trip
Want a taste of Peru, Argentina & Brazil? This colorful collision of cultures follows Incan footsteps in Machu Picchu, dives into some jungle adventures in the Amazon, teaches you the tango and tastes empanadas in Buenos Aires and gets the party started in the home of Carnival: Rio. Forget just getting a taste - this 18 day odyssey is a feast for the senses.
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