South America Highlights Tour

25 Days - $8980

Itinerary

DAY 01 AUSTRALIA - SAO PAULO (BRAZIL) (D)
Depart Australia International airport to Sao Paulo. Welcome and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.

DAY 02 SAO PAULO (B)
Visit the city of São Paulo and the Butanta Snake Farm located in a beautiful park. Afternoon free.

DAY 03 BELO HORISONTE - OURO-PRETO (B,D)
Fly to Belo Horizonte and drive to Ouro Preto, largest Portuguese colonial style settlement, first Brazilian town to be declared world’s heritage by UNESCO. Free time. Overnight

DAY 04 OURO PRETO (B,D)
Half day visiting the Colonial City, includes the church of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Mineralogy museum the Opera house etc., afternoon free.

DAY 05 OURO PRETO – SALVADOR (B)
Fly to Salvador de Bahia, on the North Eastern Coast of Brazil. Enjoy a stroll along the cablestone streets in the heart of the old town with colonial buldings or learn new Capoiera dance moves on the beach.

DAY 06 SALVADOR ( B,L)
Visit the old city of Pelourinho, the museum of Sacred Art and the markets for Afro–Brazilina handicraft. Enjoy a typical Bahiana lunch. Overnight

DAY 07 SALVADOR – MANAUS (AMAZON) (B,D)
Fly to Manaus the capital state of Amazonas, largest state in Brazil. Time at leisure. Overnight

DAY 08 MANAUS (B,L)
Depart from the pier down the Rio Negro to witness the phenomenon of the “The Meeting of the Waters”, of Rio Negro and the Solimoes, run side by side for 6kms before mixing, where the Great Amazon River is formed. Reach the most beautiful and important Ecological sanctuaries on the planet to admire the different eco system of the area. Enjoy the delicious Amazonian cuisine and the indigenous handicrafts. Return to your hotel.

DAY 09 MANAUS - RIO DE JANEIRO (B)
Visit the city of Manaus include the Indian Museum, and the Grand Amazon Opera House. Transfer to Manaus airport for flight to Rio. Free time to explore the lively city with world-famous beaches lined with shops, restaurants and many attractions.

DAY 10 RIO DE JANEIRO (B,D)
Travel through the Tijuca Forest, world's largest urban forest, with tropical animals and exotic birds to the top of Corcovado Hill, Rio’s most famous landmark with magnificent granite statue, Christ the Redeemer, with exceptional views of the city. Evening dinner and Samba show.

DAY 11 RIO DE JANEIRO (B)
Travel by cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain with spectacular views. Visit the historical sites of Rio, the Cathedral and theatre. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight

DAY 12 RIO - FOZ DO IGUACU (BRAZIL) (B,D)
Fly to Iguacu Falls, visit to the Brazilian falls located in the National Park. Enjoy a safari boat ride admiring the colourful birds and exotic vegetation.

DAY 13 FOZ DO IGUAÇU (B,L,D)
Visit the Argentinean falls with its 275 falls and amazing variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies. Enjoy a short train ride to the Devils Throat to admire the spectacular views of one of the greatest wonders of South America.

DAY 14 IGUAZU FALLS - BUENOS AIRES (B)
Fly to Buenos Aires. Visit historic Plaza de Mayo, The Piramide de Mayo rises in the centre of the square, the Plaza de la Republica, the majestic Colon Theatre, known as one of the best Opera Houses in the world. Visit the picturesque suburbs of La Boca with typical architecture and the multi coloured tin houses, the San Telmo and Puerto Madero looking onto the Rio de la Plata. Palermo with elegant residences and the Botanic Garden.

DAY 15 BUENOS AIRES (B,D)
Day at leisure to explore the so cosmopolitan city. Evening dinner and Tango show.

DAY 16 BUENOS AIRES - CUZCO (VIA LIMA) (B,D)
Fly to Cuzco oldest city in the Western Hemisphere, capital of the INCA empire, surrounded by six mountains with most beautiful views. Destination that should not be missed.

DAY 17 CUZCO (B,D)
Visit the Temple of the Sun, the fortresses of Sacsahuaman, the Cathedral, the remarkable Colonial Painting Framed in Pure Gold, etc.,

DAY 18 CUZCO - MACHU PICHU (B,L,D)
Travel by “Vistadome” to the town of Aguas Calientes and continue by coach to the Sacred Citadel of Incas the legendary “Lost City of Machu Picchu” most important tourist attraction in Peru world’s most impressive archaeological sites. Return to your hotel.
archaeological site. Return to your hotel in Cuzco. Overnight.

DAY 19 CUZCO – LIMA (B,D)
Fly to Lima, capital of Peru situated near Peru’s desert and Pacific Ocean. Vibrant city once heart of Spanish empire, known as the ‘City of Kings.’ Visit the Government Palace, the Ornate Church of San Francisco, Arm's Plaza, the Gold Museum with many Inca treasures and the residential neighborhoods of Miraflores and San Isidro offering many attractions.

DAY 20 LIMA (B)
Day at leisure to explore the so impressive city.

DAY 21 LIMA – SANTIAGO (B,D)
Morning free. Afternoon fly to Santiago. overnight.

DAY 22 SANTIAGO (B,D)
Morning visit the cosmopolitan city of Santiago. Evening enjoy dinner and show.

DAY 23 SANTIAGO – AUSTRALIA (B)
Day at leisure, opportunity for last minute shopping. Late transfer to the airport for return flight home. Arrive 2 days later.

** MEALS ARE INDICATED BY CODE LETTERS:
    (B) Breakfast,   (L) Lunch,   (D) Dinner

TOUR SERVICES INCLUDE: 

• International Airfares – Economy Class: 
• All domestic Airfares within South America 
• All arrival & departure transfers as per itinerary 
• Accommodation in 4* hotels throughout 
• Breakfast at the hotels daily 
• All meals in local restaurants or hotels as indicated in the itinerary 
• English speaking tour escort while on tour 
• Professional English speaking local tour guides 
• A/C coach with driver on tours & transfers 
• Entrance fees to all sites visited 
• Harbor taxes and charges

EXCLUDED SERVICES: 

• Airport taxes & Charges (Approx. A$520)
• Visas (Australian Passport Brazil only - A$95) 
• Customary tips to local guides and drivers (A$80) 
• Drinks (wine, Soft drinks) 
• Personal Expenses 
• Items not specified in the itinerary
  

To Book or Enquire

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