Wendy Wu Ultimate South America Tour

– Marvel at Machu Picchu
– Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain
– See the incredible Iguacu Falls
– Explore the Atacama desert

Day 1: Fly to Lima
Fly to Peru’s historical and sophisticated capital Lima. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Check in before a welcome dinner.
(Dinner)

Day 2: Explore Lima
Embark on a city tour, starting in the historical centre before stopping at several of the city’s famous sites.
(Breakfast)

Day 3: The Sacred Valley
Fly from Lima to Cusco and transfer to the town of Urubamba set in Peru’s famous Sacred Valley. On the way, visit Pisac’s market and enjoy lunch.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 4: Train to Machu Picchu
From Ollantaytambo, board the panoramic Vistadome train to travel through the mountainous landscapes to the small town of Aguas Calientes.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco
This morning you will visit the world famous citadel of Macchu Pichu. A guided tour will give you some insight into the Inca Empire and an understanding of how its inhabitants lived many centuries ago. The tour includes up to four hours of sightseeing, plus some free time to explore on your own. Return to the village of Machu Picchu before riding the train back to Poroy followed by your transfer to Cusco.
(Breakfast)

Day 6: Cusco
Tour Cusco, visiting the Plaza de Armas and Qoricancha, the temple of the sun. Head out of town to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Train through the Andes
Take a train across the Andean altiplano from Cusco to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The train boasts dining cars, a bar car and an observation car.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 8: Lake Titicaca
Travel along the shores of the lake and over the border into Bolivia, to the town of Copacabana. Visit the shrine before taking a Hydrofoil cruise to Sun and Moon Island. After cruising back, take a trip to Hautajata where you will experience an Eco Village. Have dinner and spend the night at the Native Observatory Alajpacha
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Travel to La Paz
Transfer to the city of La Paz, Take a half-day tour of the city, visiting the Indian Market before continuing to Moon Valley.
(Breakfast)

Day 10: Travel to Salar de Uyuni
Transfer to the airport and fly to Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat. Visit the Salt Museum and the ancient mummies of Tunupa Volcano before a night in a salt hotel.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Salar de Uyuni
Spend a full day in the Salar de Uyuni, where depending on weather conditions, you’ll visit either the local museum or view the Coquesa Mummies in a cave close to Tunupa Volcano. Later, enjoy a picnic on the salt flats
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: San Pedro De Atacama
Cross the Atacama desert to reach San Pedro de Atacama in Chile.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 13: Atacama Desert
This morning, discover the Salar de Atacama and the quaint desert village of Tocoano. This afternoon, you’ll see some of San Pedro’s most famous landscapes with a drive out to Death and Moon valleys at sunset.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: El Tatio
The next day, rise early to visit El Tatio Geysers, set within a ring of volcanoes. After, travel to the desert village of Machuca, where you’ll participate in a stargazing session.
(Breakfast)

Day 15: Explore Santiago
Embark on a city tour of Chile’s vibrant capital and end the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 16: Valparaiso
Travel to the coast to visit the port town of Valparaiso. Explore on foot and funicular before returning to Santiago.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 17: Across the Andes
Head to the airport and fly to Argentina. On arrival, transfer to Mendoza.
(Breakfast)

Day 18: Mendoza Wine Tour
Take a city tour before enjoying an afternoon at leisure.
(Breakfast)

Day 19: Maipu Valley
Enjoy a full day tour of Maipu Valley, where you will taste some delicious local wines from the Malbec grape followed by a delicious lunch
(Breakfast and lunch)

Days 20-21: Buenos Aires
Take a morning flight to Argentina’s flamboyant capital, Buenos Aires. The Paris of South America, Buenos Aires is a romantic and lively city. The next day, enjoy the irresistible combination of Latin flair and European elegance on a Buenos Aires city tour. Visit the vibrant districts of La Boca, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Palermo and Recoleta. This evening sit down for dinner and an exciting tango show
(Breakfast; Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 22: The Pampas
Spend the day on the vast, fertile grasslands known as the pampas, on a traditional estancia (ranch). Learn about life on a ranch before an asado lunch and folklore show.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 23: Iguazu Falls
Fly north to Puerto Iguazu, to see the incredible Iguazu, a huge waterfall that straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 24: The Mbororé Aldea people
Today, visit the Argentinian side of Iguazu. Later, learn about the indigenous culture of the Mbororé Aldea people, who will open the doors of their community and share fascinating stories of their ancestors, rituals, myths and legends.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 25: Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Cross the border for the final time into the Brazil and hop on a plane to Brazil’s ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’, Rio de Janeiro.
(Breakfast)

Day 26: Explore Rio
Experience Rio’s most iconic sites including Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, the Urca neigbourhood and Sugarloaf Mountan.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Days 27-28: Fly Rio back to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the following day.
(Breakfast)

The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
Visit the indigenous Uros people, who live on floating reed islands in Lake Titicaca

Discover Chile and Argentina’s Lake District
Travel from Chile’s Santiago to Argentina’s Mendoza by road, journeying through the majestic Andes Mountains, passing through spectacular panoramas of snow-capped peaks, azure lakes and hidden valleys.

Sleep in a Salt Hotel
After exploring the otherworldly landscapes of Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, spend the night in a salt hotel right on the edge of the salt flats, where the uninterrupted views from your room will be second to none.

– Return international economy flights, taxes and current fuel surcharges (unless a land only option is selected)
– All accommodation
– Selected Meals: 26 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 10 dinners
– Touring with guides and entrance fees
– All transportation and transfers

Go Beyond

Go Beyond tours are characterised by engaging cultural experiences, active adventures and getting off the beaten track. They aim to include as much variety as possible so that no two days on your holiday will be alike. You’ll gain a deep understanding of your destination and experience more, whilst still getting to see all the major sights.

Most Wendy Wu groups consist of 10 travellers or more and will be accompanied by Local Guides. There will usually be no more than 28 travellers in each group.