13-Day Trip: Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Rio de Janeiro

Cusco, Peru

13 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the wonders of South America with ease and efficiency on a 12-day tour of the magical continent. In a small group limited to 15, you’ll visit the colonial city of Cusco; ascend to the Mayan ruins at Machu Picchu, one of the New7Wonders of the World; watch tango dancers in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina; marvel at Iguassu Falls (Foz do Iguaçu); and tick off Corcovado and the Statue of Christ the Redeemer. Accommodation, select meals, and all transfers are included.

12-day tour of South America including Peru, Argentina, and Brazil
A comprehensive tour ideal for travelers with limited time on the continent
Explore the colonial city of Cusco and discover the spectacular natural landscapes of the Sacred Valley
Visit Machu Picchu, iconic Mayan site and one of the New7Wonders of the World
See the cosmopolitan cities of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro
Marvel at the size and scope of Iguassu Falls (Foz do Iguaçu), one of the New7Wonders of Nature
Accommodation, select meals and entrance fees, and all transfers are included

What's Included

Dinner
12 nights of accommodation (5 nights in Perú, 4 in Argentina & 3 in Brazil)
Tours and transfers mentioned in the itinerary
Professional guide (English / Spanish)
Vistadome train tickets (Peru)
Entrance fees to Perú’s and Rio’s attractions
Buenos Aires Urban Use Right Fee (DUU) & Iguazú Eco-Fee
Breakfast (11)

Breakfast
Lunch (4)

Lunch

International or Domestic Flights & Buses
Entrance fee - Entrance fee to National Park (Argentina Side)

ARS45,000.00 per person
Travel / Medical Insurance
Optional Tours & Tips
Entrance fee - Entrance fee to National Park (Brazil Side)

R$117.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Velazco Astete Airport
Cusco Peru

Pickup details

We will schedule your transfer into Cusco city according to your flight arrival time. We pick-up all travellers at Cusco International Airport (CUZ). PUERTO IGUAZU: If your arrival flight lands and/or departs between 10 pm and 6 am, the transfer service will have to be private, incurring additional charges. Otherwise, you can take a taxi to your hotel, but there will be no refund for it.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Cusco!

1 Stop

Cusco (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Cuzco

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Private Full Day Pisac market and ruins & Ollantaytambo - Ending in Sacred Valley

2 Stops

Pisac

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sacred Valley

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Sacred Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Cuzco: Full-day tour to the Sacred Valley with Lunch

3 Stops

Sacred Valley

9 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Pisac Market

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Sacred Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4

Sacred Valley: Full Day Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train

2 Stops

Aguas Calientes (Pass By)

Machu Picchu

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

Aguas Calientes / Cuzco

1 Stop

Aguas Calientes (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Cuzco

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Cuzco / Buenos Aires

2 Stops

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (Pass By)

Ezeiza International Airport (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Buenos Aires: City Tour & Tango Show

4 Stops

Plaza de Mayo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Boca

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Recoleta

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

GALA TANGO

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8

Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazú

3 Stops

Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery (Pass By)

Cataratas of Iguazu International Airport (Pass By)

Puerto Iguazu

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazú

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

Puerto Iguazú: Full-Day Iguazu National Park: Argentine Side

3 Stops

Iguazú National Park

6 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Garganta del Diablo

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Iguazu Falls

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazú

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10

Puerto Iguazu: Half-Day Iguazu National Park: Brazilian Side / Rio de Janeiro

4 Stops

Parque Nacional do Iguacu

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Iguazu Falls (Pass By)

Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (Pass By)

RIOgaleão International Airport (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11

Rio de Janeiro: Full-Day Corcovado, Tijuca Forest, Sugar Loaf & Botanical Gd. with Lunch

5 Stops

Rio de Janeiro

9 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sugarloaf Mountain (Pass By)

Botanical Garden (Pass By)

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Floresta da Tijuca (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 12

Sugar Loaf Mountain Experience

1 Stop

Sugarloaf Mountain

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13

Goodbye Rio de Janeiro!

1 Stop

RIOgaleão International Airport (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at the time of booking for all participants
IMPORTANT: Your arrival flight should get to Cuzco at 11:00 a.m. or EARLIER so that you can go on our guided city tour in the afternoon
IMPORTANT: Your departure flight from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio should depart at 3:30 p.m. or LATER, so that you can tour the Brazilian side of the falls in the morning
Hotel accommodation categories are based on service and comfort standards, not star ratings
Please advise any specific dietary requirements/allergies at the time of booking

Please, make sure to meet Peru, Argentina and Brazil’s entry and travel requirements. It is the traveller's responsibility to have all their necessary travel documents
Baby/Child seats: In some cases it is mandatory for children under 12 to use a booster seat/ baby seat and in some excursions it is not provided. Please request in advance
Strollers: Not all excursions are stroller-accessible. We recommend taking a child carrier backpack instead
In some excursions minors must sit on a parent's lap
To travel to Brazil, a Visa is required for citizens of Australia, Canada, the United States, and Japan.
To enter Argentina, travellers must present a valid medical insurance that provides comprehensive coverage for the entire duration of your stay; a return ticket or proof of onward travel out of Argentina; and accommodation booking or the address of the place where you will be staying.
Tourist tax for Misiones not included. It must be paid in cash at the accommodation.
Altitude Sickness: Visitors should be prepared for the lightness of head and shortness of breath that is typical upon arrival in Cuzco. It is recommendable to drink lots of water and to avoid hearty meals
Back or Heart problems: Only with a medical authorization
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Amazing bucket list trip ♥️

Christina_G, Oct 2024

We had an amazing time from the moment we had breakfast in Cusco to the end of the day at Machu Picchu. Our guide Victor was amazing as well is our Viator staff keeping us updated throughout our trip 🥰