Upon your arrival in Buenos Aires, a driver will await you at the disembarkation area, holding a sign with your name for a smooth and secure transfer to your hotel in central Buenos Aires. After checking in, you have the rest of the day to yourself.
In the evening, between 8 and 8:30 p.m., we will pick you up from your hotels for a delightful dinner paired with an unforgettable Tango Show. The event is hosted at El Querandí, a renowned tango venue in San Telmo. Enjoy a gourmet three-course meal featuring a variety of regional dishes and wines. Afterward, experience a captivating show that narrates the History of Tango through performances by various dance couples and singers. You'll be returned to your hotel around midnight.
Meet your guide at 09:45 a.m. at the boat terminal in the upscale neighborhood of Puerto Madero. From there, embark on a cruise along the Río de la Plata and the Delta, offering breathtaking views of the city. Once in Tigre, a tour bus will take you to the main attractions.
Day 4 - Arrival in Calafate:
A driver will collect you from your hotel as per your flight schedule to take you to the airport. Upon arrival in El Calafate, you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy.
Day 5 - Perito Moreno:
Depart from the hotels at 9 a.m. to travel along the scenic Route 11, which borders the main body of Lake Argentino en route to Los Glaciares National Park.
Upon arrival at the park, we head to the Curve of Sighs for a first glimpse of the Perito Moreno Glacier. We then stop at the Under the Shadows Dock to cruise to the glacier's southern face. Continue to the glacier's walkways, where you can view it from multiple balconies at various elevations, each offering more stunning views than the last. Return to El Calafate in the afternoon.
Day 6 - Free Day:This day is free for you to choose your activities or simply relax at your hotel.
Day 7 - Return to Buenos Aires:
A driver will meet you at the arrivals area at the designated time, holding a sign with your name, to transfer you to your hotel in the center of Buenos Aires. Check-in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 8 - Gaucho Festival at Estancia Santa Susana:
Embark on a journey to the Argentine countryside at the Estancia Santa Susana for a full-day excursion featuring the authentic “Gaucho Festival.” Experience a live folklore show, witness the horseback skills of the famous Argentine Gauchos, and savor a Creole barbecue lunch with wine and regional sweets.
Day 9 - Arrival in Lima:
Following breakfast at your Buenos Aires hotel, a driver will take you to Ezeiza airport for your flight. Upon your arrival in Lima, a driver will be ready to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure, with an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 - City Tour and Visit to the Larco Museum:
After picking you up from the hotel, we start the Lima city tour at the remarkable Larco Museum in the traditional Pueblo Libre district.
The Larco Museum offers an impressive collection of over 5000 pre-Hispanic ceramic pieces, as well as gold and silver artifacts, and pre-Columbian erotic art. You will walk through the beautiful halls chronologically, learning about Peru's ancient civilizations.
We then head to Lima's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, renowned for its beautiful squares, colonial mansions, and rich history. Visit the Casa de Aliaga, a colonial mansion dating back to 1536, filled with invaluable art and history, still inhabited by descendants of Jerónimo de Aliaga y Ramírez, a Spanish conquistador.
Continue to the Plaza de Armas, the founding site of Lima in 1535 and the place where Peru's independence was proclaimed in 1821. Historically, it served as a market and execution ground during the viceroyalty.
See panoramic views of historic buildings such as the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Palace, and other significant colonial-era structures. Visit the Lima Cathedral, a Cultural Heritage of Humanity site built during the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.
After the visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 11 - Arrival in Cusco:
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel to take you to Lima airport. Upon your arrival in Cusco, transportation will be ready to take you to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day free.
Day 12 - City and Surrounding Ruins Tour:
We will collect you from the hotel to start the tour at the Temple of Coricancha, also known as the Golden Temple, famous for its wealth of gold. This iconic site showcases the blend of Inca and Spanish cultures, as the Spanish used the Inca temple base to build the church and Convent of Santo Domingo.
Next, visit the Cusco Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas, showcasing beautiful religious art, much of it from the Cusqueña School. The cathedral is both a Cultural Heritage of Humanity and a Historical Monument of Peru.
Continue to the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, known for its massive, perfectly fitting carved stones, built by over 20,000 men over 70 years. This Inca fortress, just 2 kilometers from Cusco, offers stunning landscapes and is home to llamas and falcons.
Then, visit the religious center of Qenqo, dedicated to deities like the sun, moon, and earth. Key attractions include its underground galleries and semicircular amphitheater.
Proceed to the military complex of Puca Pucará, meaning “Red Fortress” due to its reddish color. Visit Tambomachay, the water worship center, featuring aqueducts and waterfalls from nearby springs, showcasing the Incas' advanced engineering.
After the tour, you'll be transferred back to your hotel in Cusco. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon free, and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 - Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train:
Transfer to the train station for the Vistadome train journey to Aguas Calientes. En route, observe the suspension bridge marking the start of the Inca Trail.
The train follows the Urubamba or Vilcanota river, descending into a canyon leading to Aguas Calientes, at the base of the Machu Picchu mountain. Board minibuses to ascend to the Sacred Citadel of the Incas, “Machu Picchu.”
Explore its terraces, pathways, temples, the sundial or “Intihuatana,” and other sacred sites. In the afternoon, descend to the town to catch the return train. Arrive at the station and return to your hotel.
Day 14 - Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo Fortress, and Chinchero:
Depart from your Cusco hotel at 07:30 a.m. for a scenic 30 km drive to Pisac, known for its vibrant market and archaeological center featuring temples and stone buildings, with stunning valley views.
Continue to Urubamba for a delicious buffet lunch before arriving at Ollantaytambo. Visit its temple, an Inca military, religious, and agricultural center, offering impressive valley views and advanced irrigation systems.
Conclude with a visit to Chinchero and its colorful market, rich in ceramics and traditional Andean textiles. Return to your Cusco hotel around 6:30 p.m.
Day 15 - Farewell to Cusco:
Based on your chosen option, you will be transferred to the bus station or airport to continue your journey or head home.
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