Fly with British Airways and Iberia from London Heathrow via Madrid. Connecting flights from selected regional UK airports are also available for a supplement of £95 per person. Arrive into Lima in the early evening (subject to flight schedule) and transfer* to your luxurious hotel.
Three Night Special Stay: Lima
Today enjoy your Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity where you can discover Lima’s historic past. Choose from: (1) a walking tour of the colonial historic centre of the city; or (2) tour Pachacamac Ruins and see the Temple of the Sun God; or (3) take a journey through Lima’s past visiting Huaca Huallamarca adobe pyramid ruins and the Larco Herrera Museum; or (4) pamper yourself with a relaxing spa. Tonight meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a private tour briefing and canapés.
This morning take an Included flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival you will travel to the spectacular lower altitude Sacred Valley of the Incas. SCENIC ENRICH: A highlight is your visit to the privately-owned Hacienda Huayoccari with a history spanning over three centuries. Enjoy a delicious Andean lunch and a magnificent range of desserts freshly prepared by the owners from the Hacienda’s own produce. Transfer to your hotel, a member of the Starwood Luxury Collection, located in the heart of the Sacred Valley at Urubumba.
Three Night Special Stay: Sacred Valley
This morning your expert local guide will take you on an Included walking tour of the town of Ollantaytambo, the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the Americas. Your tour includes a visit to the imposing Incan fortress overlooking the town. SCENIC ENRICH: Visit the community supported by Scenic Tours. Meet the students and teachers at the local school and learn about their lifestyle.
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity choose from: (1) visit the charming Andean village of Chinchero to see its Church and meet a local family; or (2) take a tour of the Inca ruins at Pisac which tower over the town; or (3) visit the ruins of Moray then see the ancient Inca salt pans; or (4) visit a local Peruvian Paso horse ranch. SCENIC ENRICH: Tonight share stories of your excursion with your fellow travellers as you enjoy a private performance by local musicians complemented with canapés.
This morning walk to the hotel’s train station for your Included rail journey to Machu Picchu. A highlight of your tour is your Included full day visit to this ancient site where your expert local guides will share the mysteries of the ‘lost city of the Incas’.
Overnight Special Stay: Machu Picchu
You have the morning to explore the township of Machu Picchu at leisure. SCENIC ENRICH: this afternoon marvel at the spectacular views from the glass-dome carriages as you journey through the snow-capped peaks of the Andes to the Sacred Valley on board the Vistadome train. Continue to Cuzco by coach to reach your luxurious hotel located in the heart of the old city centre.
Three Night Special Stay: Cuzco
The charming city of Cuzco is a World Heritage-listed site that was a former capital of the Incas. Included today is a walking tour of the old city where you will marvel at the mix of Incan, Spanish and modern architecture and then visit the imposing fortress of Sacsayhuamán. Tonight enjoy your Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dinner choose from: (1) Andean fusion cuisine at Limo Restaurant, which boasts fabulous views over the main square; or (2) a delicious à la carte dinner at the El Tupay Restaurant; or (3) fine dining at MAP Café.
Enjoy a free day to explore this charming city at your leisure.
SCENIC ENRICH: One of the great rail journeys of the world is on board the Andean Explorer for a full day journey to Lake Titicaca. Exquisitely decorated in the manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920s, the Andean Explorer boasts comfortable coaches from which you can admire the passing scenery. The open-air Observation Car provides the opportunity to take photographs of the magnificent Andes Mountains. On arrival into Puno, the train will stop at your hotel, which is set beside the Lake.
Overnight Stay: Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is one of the highest navigable lakes in the world and the largest lake on the continent of South America. Today enjoy an Included excursion to the unique floating islands of Uros. Made of the totora reeds, the islands were originally constructed as a defensive measure to enable them to be moved should a threat arise. Your expert local guide will introduce you to the lifestyle of the Uros communities and take you for a ride on one of the totora reed boats. Then take an Included flight to Lima.
Overnight Special Stay: Lima
Late morning transfer to the airport for your Included flight direct to the magnificent Iguazú Falls. On arrival you will transfer to your luxurious hotel, the only hotel located within the boundaries of the Brazilian Falls National Park for a relaxing two night stay.
Two Night Special Stay: Iguazú Falls
Included this morning is your tour of the majestic Brazilian side of the falls where you will be awed by the world’s largest volume waterfalls featuring more than 275 falls.Scenic Enrich: Travel through the rainforest and onto the water for an exciting adventure you won’t forget as you see the ‘Devil’s Throat’ and come close to the base of the ‘Three Musketeers’ and feel the spray of water on your face. The afternoon is at leisure to relax and enjoy this pristine wilderness and the facilities of your magnificent hotel. Tonight enjoy an Included delicious gourmet barbeque buffet dinner at the Ipê Grill.
This morning cross the border for your Included tour of the Argentinean side of the falls, where you board the ecological train and ride to the famous ‘Devil’s Throat’ viewpoint. The view over the top of the falls is spectacular. This afternoon transfer to the airport for your Included flight to Buenos Aires. Your luxurious hotel is situated in the elegant and upmarket Recoleta area.
Three Night Special Stay: Buenos Aires
This morning your Included tour will show you all the highlights of this beautiful city famed as the ‘Paris of the Americas’.Visit the colourful district of La Boca and enjoy free time to discover the area and continue to the San Telmo district, the home of tango. This evening enjoy your Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE DINNER choose from: (1) Happenings Steakhouse; or (2) a delicious dinner and lively show featuring the music of Argentina and the famous tango; or (3) the elegant Le Sud Restaurant.
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity. Choose from: (1) a visit to an estancia (ranch) to see the Argentine horsemanship and enjoy a barbeque lunch; or (2) cruise the Tigre River to admire the old residences and enjoy lunch; or (3) take a private guided tour of the famous Teatro Colón followed by lunch at the historic Café Tortoni; or (4) visit the El Zanjón underground tunnels to discover the hidden history of Buenos Aires and then lunch in a local restaurant.
This morning Included is your flight to the vibrant and colourful city of Rio de Janeiro where your hotel has a fabulous location on the famous Copacabana Beach. Tonight enjoy your Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE DINNER choose from: (1) casual dining in a typical Brazilian Churrascaria (steakhouse); or (2) visit a live samba music venue and enjoy a traditional tapas dinner.
Three Night Stay: Rio de Janeiro
Today your Included tour covers all the highlights of this vibrant city. First ride the cogwheel railway to visit Corcovado Mountain and see the famous ‘Christ’ Statue. Scenic Enrich: Visit Sambodromo, home of the famous carnival parade and try on some of the colourful costumes. Then enjoy an Included lunch in a local restaurant before riding the cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Today is an Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE day choose from: (1) a tour to Petrópolis, the mountain retreat of Brazil’s former emperors; or (2) take a walking tour of Downtown Rio; or (3) an open jeep tour of the Tijuca Forest; or (4) tour the favelas (shanty towns) and visit a community school; or (5) enjoy a cruise on Guanabara Bay and see Rio’s landscape from the water. SCENIC ENRICH: Tonight farewell new found friends and fellow travellers at your private farewell dinner.
Your tour ends after breakfast and you will be transferred* to the airport for your flight home.
Welcome home!
*Check transfer entitlements with your Scenic Tours travel advisor. For guests who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.