Cox and Kings Grand Tour of South America

• 4- & 5-star accommodation
• Direct international flights
• Internal flights
• Flexible – extensions, room & flight upgrades available
• Average group size – 14 people (max 20)
• Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• Experienced local tour guides in each destination
• 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
• Guided sightseeing & entrance fees*
• Porterage at airports and stations
• Welcome dinner & farewell drink

• Coast-to-coast multi-country experience
• Overnight stays at Machu Picchu and inside Iguazú National Park
• A luxury train journey across the altiplano
• Cruise across Lake Titicaca
• Upmarket beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro

Day 1 – To Lima
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Lima Transfer to the Casa Andina Premium Miraflores for 2 nights.
(No meals)

Day 2 – Lima
Morning tour of Lima, including the colonial centre and a stop at the historic Cordano tavern for a local pisco sour.
(Breakfast)

Day 3 – To the Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire. Transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, via the village of Chinchero and Ollantaytambo Inca fortress. Stay at the Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley for 1 night.(Breakfast)

Day 4 – To Machu Picchu
Take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and explore this spectacular Inca city. Stay at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo for 1 night.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5 – To Cuzco
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.
(Breakfast)

Day 6 – Cuzco
Morning tour of Cuzco and San Blas. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions.(Breakfast)

Day 7 – To Puno
Take the stylish PeruRail Titicaca train across the altiplano (high plain) to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy majestic vistas from the stylish lounge car, stop at La Raya (the highest point of the route), where the snowcapped Andes tower over deep valleys. Overnight stay at hotel
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 8 – To Lake Titicaca
Travel by road to Huatajata in Bolivia visiting Copacabana and its shrine en route. Discover the cultural exhibition at the Andean Roots Eco Village, see how reed boats are constructed and meet a Kallawaya, a spiritual healer. Stay overnight at the Inca Utamaon on the shores of the lake and observe the southern constellations from the hotel’s astronomical observatory.(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 9 – Uros Iruitos • La Paz
After breakfast take a hydrofoil cruise to the Uros Iruitos floating reed islands and visit the Quewaya Sustainable Project. Continue overland to bustling La Paz and take an afternoon tour of the city, including the witches’ market and Moon Valley.(Breakfast)

Day 10 – To Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires, a city of grand architecture and European influences. Transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 2 nights.
(Breakfast)

Day 11 – Buenos Aires
Morning city tour including a visit to the cathedral, La Boca district and the Recoleta cemetery. Afternoon is at leisure
(Breakfast)

Days 12 & 13 – To Iguaçu Falls
Fly to Iguazú and visit the Brazilian side of the park for panoramic views of the thundering cataracts. The next day, explore the Argentinian side, including the Devil’s Throat.
(Breakfast)

Day 14– To Rio de Janeiro
Fly to Rio, set among mountains, tropical forests and golden beaches. Transfer to the Copacabana beach for a stay of 2 nights at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
(Breakfast)

Day 15 – Rio de Janeiro
Full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, including Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountain. Enjoy a farewell drink.
(Breakfast)

Day 16-17 – To London
At leisure or optional excursions. Evening flight to London with British Airways, arriving the following day.
(Breakfast, no lunch)

Alvear Art, Buenos Aires (2 nights)

Gran Melia, Iguazú (2 nights)

Casa Andina Premium Cuzco, Cuzco (2 nights)

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores, Lima (2 nights)

Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley, The Sacred Valley (1 night)

PortoBay Rio de Janiero Copacabana, Rio de Janiero (2 nights)

GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca, Puno (1 night)

Inca Utama, Bolivia (1 night)

Hotel Mitru Sur, La Paz (1 night)

Locally Escorted Tour

This tour is led in each destination by a local tour guide

Itinerary

This tour includes some early morning starts and long days. The flight to Lima is currently via Madrid.

Private and Tailor made travel

This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. So, should you want to spend longer in a particular location, or add another experience or destination, we can make all the arrangements for you. Please contact our travel specialists for guideline prices.

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