This journey from Atlantic to Pacific coast is
the perfect journey for those wanting to
experience the diversity of Latin America:
explore the vibrant city of Rio - famous for its
joie-de-vivre, golden beaches and panoramic
views; wander the walkways among the thundering
falls at tropical Iguassú; discover exotic La Paz
- Bolivia’s captivating and photogenic capital;
pass through the picturesque rural backroads of
the Bolivian altiplano; navigate Lake Titicaca’s
cobalt-blue waters by boat to the remote Sun
Island and see the treasures of the Inca empire
in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in
Peru.


The Itinerary

Day 1: UK clients depart on overnight flight, arriving following morning.

Days 2-3: Explore Rio, one of the world’s most
beautiful cities, famous for the joie-de-vivre of
its inhabitants and beach-based hedonism. Watch -
or join in - the beach volleyball and samba
parades, and feast the eye on the magnificent
views.

Days 4-5: Fly to Iguazú Falls on the border with
Argentina. 275 individual falls crash down over a
60m cliff in a cacophony of sound and spray - we
tread the narrow walkways that give an intimate
view of this sub-tropical paradise.

Day 6: Drive to Asunción, capital of Paraguay and
a quirky mix of indigenous, Spanish, Mennonite
and Korean culture.

Days 7-9: Fly to La Paz, lofty capital of
Bolivia, where indian markets spill out onto the
street and the daily drama of this city’s vibrant
life can be easily discovered on foot - a walking
tour is included. Optional excursions to the
Chacaltaya ski slope or the ruins at Tiwanaku.

Day 10: By bus across the russet altiplano to the
sapphire-blue waters of Lake Titicaca. Boat trip
to the deeply traditional Sun Island. Overnight
in the shore-side village of Copacabana.

Day 11: Continue around the lake to Puno, Peru.

Day 12: Full day scenic coach journey to Cusco, with Lunch, and stops at the museum of Pucará, the extraordinary ruins of the temple to Viracocha at Raqchi and the ornate baroque church of Andahuayllas.

Day 13: City tour of Cusco’s well-preserved
buildings of the Inca and colonial eras. Shop in
the colourful markets and dip into the huge range
of bars and restaurants.

Day 14: At leisure in Cusco. In the region there are opportunities for optional horse-riding, biking and river-rafting.

Day 15: Visit the beautiful Sacred Valley, seeking out Inca temples and fortresses. Overnight there.

Day 16: By train through a narrow and dramatic gorge to the sub-tropical mountains home to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Overnight in the village nearby, opportunity to visit the ruins twice (second visit is optional).

Day 17: Return to Cusco by rail.

Day 18: Fly to Lima, a vast metropolis, with
wealthy mansions, dirt-poor slums and corners of
bohemian folksiness. Walking tour of some of the
grand monuments and churches.

Day 19: UK clients depart, arriving day 20, Fri.