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Inca Trail was spectacular - words cannot describe the beauty and magnificance of the Inca "ruins" and the Andes Mountains. We were treated like absolute royalty by all South American Vacations' staff and contractors and guides. Our accommodations exceeded my expectations, and were extremely lavis ... more David Hupman
8 Days/7 Nights from $1,459 (Includes Domestic Airfare)
Classic Machu Picchu, our Featured Peru Tour, is a great way to experience the most interesting destinations of the country. It includes Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and an overnight stay in Machu Picchu. You will have a city tour of Lima, city tour of Cusco, including the four ruins that surround the city, and a Sacred Valley excursion. You will also have a free day in Machu Picchu to revisit the site or enjoy the surrounding area.
10 Days/9 Nights from $1,879 (Includes Domestic Airfare)
Appreciate Peru's fascinating cultures and history in one of our most popular tours. It includes Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, an overnight stay in Machu Picchu, and an excursion to Lake Titicaca. You will have city tours of Lima and Cusco, and visit Pisac market and Ollantaytambo in the Scared Valley. You will have a free day in Machu Picchu, and then travel by train to Puno and Lake Titicaca to experience the unique cultures of the inhabitants of Peru's Altiplano.
8 Days/7 Nights from $2,289 (Includes Quito-Galapagos Airfare)
This tour combines colonial Quito with a four day Galapagos Islands cruise on the Galapagos Legend, a 100 passenger deluxe expedition ship that offers the comforts and amenities of a larger cruise liner. It features 57 cabins with lower beds, private bathroom, and spacious social areas including a pool, Jacuzzi, bar, observation decks, al fresco dining areas, library, and conference room. Activities: Sightseeing, wildlife viewing, hiking, snorkeling, and glass bottom boating.
13 Days/12 Nights from $3,439 (Includes Quito-Galapagos Airfare)
Galapagos and Machu Picchu are two of the most popular destinations in South America. Your tour begins in Quito, which has a well-preserved colonial center and spectacular views of the Andes and nearby volcanoes. You will then travel to the Galapagos Islands for a five day cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend, where you will enjoy plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth. The final part of your tour will take you to Peru to see Machu Picchu, the 'Lost city of the Incas'.
Brazil and Argentina are the two largest countries in South America and offer some amazing destinations. Beginning in Rio de Janeiro, you will enjoy its famous beaches, Samba music, Christ the Redeemer statue (Corcovado), and Sugarloaf Mountain. You will then visit the spectacular Iguazu Falls, and Buenos Aires, with fascinating neighborhoods and Tango music. The last part of your trip will be a visit to an authentic estancia outside of the city to experience the Gaucho lifestyle.
This tour combines Santiago with Easter Island. Santiago is one of South America's most modern cities, with excellent restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. It sits between the Andes and the coastal mountain range in the country's central valley. Easter Island is one of the most isolated places on Earth. It is situated 2,200 miles west of Chile in the Pacific Ocean, and is known for its colossal stone statues that stand up to 33 feet tall, and whose origin is still a mystery.
You will experience three of Chile's most popular destinations on this tour. Santiago is one of South America's most modern cities, with excellent restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. San Pedro de Atacama offers an excellent base to view Chile's archaeological sites and artifacts, and explore the moonscapes, lagoons and geysers of the region. And, Easter Island is one of the most isolated places on Earth with mysterious Moai statues that stand up to 33 feet tall.
Discover the archaeological sites, salt lake lagoons, and geysers of the Atacama Desert. Explore the mysterious Moai statues on Easter Island and learn about who created them and how. Appreciate the natural beauty of the Lake District, with its emerald green lakes, pristine forests, and snow-capped volcanic peaks. You will also have a city tour of Santiago and visit a nearby winery. This is a great way to experience three of Chile's most fascinating regions and its capital city.
Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls, our Featured Brazil Tour, is a great way to experience the most interesting destinations of the country. Starting in Rio de Janeiro, you will visit Christ the Redeemer Statue, which was recently named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. You will also have free time to enjoy the sights and sounds of Rio including Corcovado and Ipanema beaches. The last part of the trip will be a two-day excursion to Iguazu Falls, consisting of 275 individual cascades.
7 Days/5 Nights from $1,639 (Includes Domestic Airfare)
Enjoy the cosmopolitan capital city of Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls in this captivating Argentina tour. Buenos Aires offers unique neighborhoods, such as San Telmo and Recoleta, impressive historical architecture, world renowned steaks, and Tango Shows. The Iguazu Falls are one of the most impressive natural wonders of the world. They are formed by 275 different cascades, some as tall as 270 feet, and surrounded by a subtropical rain forest.
