Delve into South America

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Unearth the essence of South America on this three-week journey through three of this continent's most celebrated nations. Discover Inca legacies in Peru, the vibrancy of Chile's capital and the contrast between the dignity of the countryside and the elegance of the city in Argentina. Taste delectable cuisines, witness remarkable sights and become immersed in...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Go on a guided walk through the Amazon Jungle
    • Discover Inca ruins in Cuzco
    • Marvel at breathtaking Machu Picchu
    • Sail across beguiling Lake Titicaca
    • Sip divine wines at a Mendoza winery
    • Spend time at a traditional Argentine estancia

What's this trip about?

    Unearth the essence of South America on this three-week journey through three of this continent's most celebrated nations. Discover Inca legacies in Peru, the vibrancy of Chile's capital and the contrast between the dignity of the countryside and the elegance of the city in Argentina. Taste delectable cuisines, witness remarkable sights and become immersed in warm and dazzling cultures on this comfort journey through a corner of enigmatic South America.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLima
End CityBuenos Aires

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Lima

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 2pm on Day 1. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a ...

Day 2-3 Amazon Jungle

Fly from Lima to Puerto Maldonado (approx 2 hrs). Upon arrival, the lodge staff will take us to their office in town where you'll leave most of your luggage in a safe storage and continue travelling with a small pack with just the necessary items for our next two nigh...

Day 4-5 Cuzco

This mornign you'll take an included flight to Cuzco. The Cuzco region truly is the heart and soul of Peru. The city itself is the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city and was the home of the Incas for two centuries before the Spanish built their first capi...

Day 6 Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo

Visit a local community on route to Ollantaytambo The town of Ollantaytambo has been built over an ancient Inca town, which is a magnificent example of Inca urban planning. This is one of the few places where the Incas defeated the Spanish. Ollantaytambo's archaeolog...

Day 7 Aguas Calientes

Today we travel by train along the Urubamba river to Aguas Calientes. Sitting at the base of Machu Picchu in a picturesque valley, Aguas Calientes takes its name from the numerous hot springs that are dotted throughout the area. Tonight you'll enjoy an included dinner.

Day 8-9 Machu Picchu/Cuzco

Take a very early (5:30am) bus along the winding road to Machu Picchu (approx. 30 minutes) where we are joined by a guide who will take us through the ruins. Looking at Machu Picchu for the first time, as it sits against a backdrop of forested mountains, is a truly br...

Day 10-11 Puno/Lake Titicaca

Travel by local bus through the dramatic scenery of the high altiplano to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca (approx 6 hrs). There will be a couple of stops along the way to pick up and drop off passengers. Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, Puno is a melting po...

Day 12-13 La Paz

Travel by minivan to Desaguadero, where we cross the border into Bolivia. The first stop is the Peruvian migration office where you'll be asked to leave the bus and proceed through Peruvian migration. Then walk via a bridge to the Bolivian side, submit your passport a...

Day 14-15 Santiago

Today is free for you to make your own way to La Paz Airport and fly to Santiago de Chile (transfers to la Paz airport and from Santiago are included). This international flight between La Paz and Santiago de Chile is not included in the price of this trip. Although ...

Day 16-17 Mendoza

Travel across the Andes by local bus (6-7 hours). On a clear day you may be able to spot Mt. Aconcagua, the highest mountain in America at 6,962 meters above sea level. The time spent at the border crossing can vary from 1 to 3 hours depending on local traffic. Plea...

Day 18-19 Buenos Aires Estancia Stay

Today we fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires (approx. 1.5hrs). Upon arrival we transfer to a minivan for a 2hr drive to our Estancia stay in the outskirts of Buenos Aires. During your time on the Estancia you can do as much or as little as you desire. Activities may als...

Day 20-21 Buenos Aires

Today we transfer back to Buenos Aires, perhaps South America's ultimate cosmopolitan city. With Latin passion, European elegance and a distinctive style all of its own, this is a city that will steal your heart. The Portenos (the local residents) are justifiably prou...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Estancia (2 nts),Hotel (11 nts)

Transportation & Flights

Bus,Minibus,Plane,

Transportation & flights

Bus,Minibus,Plane
Guides
All Intrepid group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Visa requirements
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. PERU TOURIST VISA Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Not required Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required United States: Not required BOLIVIA TOURIST VISA Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Not required Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required United States: Yes - in advance Please note: if you are required to apply for a visa to enter Bolivia, you will need the following to support it: - a copy of the Intrepid voucher that you receive after purchasing your trip - a copy of the Itinerary which you can obtain from the Trip Notes for your specific trip on our website. CHILE TOURIST VISA Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Not required Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required United States: Not required ARGENTINA TOURIST VISA Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Canada: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Not required Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required United States: Not required ARGENTINA RECIPROCITY TAX: The Argentine government charges a reciprocity tax which applies to Canadian, US and Australian citizens. The amounts are as follows: Australians - US$100 (multiple entry for up to 1 year from date of issue) Canadians - US$92 (multiple entry for up to 5 years from date of issue) Americans - US$160 (multiple entry for up to 10 years from date of issue) This fee can only be paid on line through the following website: https://virtual.provinciapagos.com.ar/ArgentineTaxes/ For instructions on how to process this payment, please visit: http://cnyor.mrecic.gov.ar/userfiles/Online_payment_instructions_0.pdf A receipt for this payment must be produced at every border crossing into Argentina. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information with the appropriate consular.
Health & Safety
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. In addition to any included activities on your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. Our local representative may be able to assist you with available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that our local representative has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns. For more details on the type of conditions and safety standards you can expect on your trip, please refer to Intrepid's operational safety policy on our website. We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field: PETTY THEFT AND PERSONAL SAFETY: While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair or on the floor and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing. LIFE JACKETS: While life jackets are generally available on water craft, there may be occasions where they are not provided and child size life jackets are not always readily available. If travelling with children and this safety issue concerns you we will be able to advise alternative methods of transport (where available) for you to travel to the next destination. You can choose to travel independently for this leg of the journey. This would be at your own expense.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Finish point

  • Hotel Patios de San Telmo
  • Chacabuco 748
  • San Telmo
  • Buenos Aires
  • ARGENTINA
  • Phone: +54 (11) 43070965
Trip ID
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