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South American Discovery- OLD Inclusions

Pre-departure information dossier on South America
Return economy class flights from Australia to South America
8 internal flights within South America
32 nights accommodation in good quality hotels with private facilities (3-4 star)
Pre-paid tips worth $300 used locally on tour
32 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
Professional, locally-based, English-speaking tour escort (subject to minimum numbers)
Expert English-speaking local guides
All airport transfers and touring in air-conditioned vehicles
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere during our tour of Quito with its lively squares, beautiful churches and a visit to the unique Middle of the World!
Drive through the Andes to the Indian town of Otavalo featuring a spectacular landscape of volcanoes and lakes
Visit Otavalo’s lively markets, including a typical animal market, where the locals barter with animals instead of money, and the Indian market, considered to be one of the biggest and most colourful markets in Latin America
Visit peaceful Cuicocha Lake which is located within the crater of Cuicocha Volcano
Stay overnight in Papallacta, located high on the upper basin of the Amazon and home to hot springs, spectacular mountain scenery and abundant wildlife
Travel by canoe down the Napo River through the wild Amazon jungle after staying overnight in the tropical town of Tena
In Banos, walk through the Amazon rainforest to the Devil’s Cauldron Waterfall
Drive to the colonial town of Cuenca through the highlands of Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest volcano (6,310m)
Spend 2 nights in historic Cuenca then enjoy an unforgettable scenic experience as we drive from 4,000m right down to sea level passing through the Cloud Forest
See Lima, the capital of Peru on our half-day tour including the famous Larco Museum
Spend 2 unforgettable nights in a jungle lodge within the Peruvian Amazon jungle. Our stay includes guided rainforest walks, cruises on the Amazon River, visits to local Indian villages and the chance to spot abundant wildlife including colourful birds and even dolphins!
Enjoy a half-day tour of the colonial city of Cusco with a visit to the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman
Spend a full day exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas including the lively Pisac market and ruins, plus Ollantaytambo and its impressive hillside terraces
A once-in-a-lifetime visit to the spectacular Inca city of Machu Picchu, located high in the mountains. It will take your breath away! We stay up the mountain at an eco-resort in Aguas Calientes, giving you the opportunity to return to Machu Picchu early the next morning to experience the tranquillity of this spiritual site before the crowds arrive
Travel by hydrofoil across Lake Titicaca from Peru to Bolivia. Lake Titicaca is, at 3,800m, the highest navigable lake in the world and is fed by an amazing 25 rivers. On our way across we explore the Sun and Moon Islands
Spend 2 nights in La Paz, the colourful capital of Bolivia, where our sightseeing includes the unique Moon Valley
Explore exciting Rio de Janeiro where our sightseeing includes the Statue of Christ the Redeemer (situated high atop Corcovado Hill) and Sugar Loaf Mountain
Spend 2 nights at the thunderous Iguazu Falls. Our tour includes both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the falls, including the famous Devil’s Throat
Enjoy 3 nights exploring Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America, where our tour includes the colourful La Boca district and the impressive Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron is buried
Enjoy a fun tango dinner show on our last night in Buenos Aires - a wonderful way to end an amazing holiday!