19 Days Premium Luxury Stays- Pearls of South America

Pearls of South America

19 Days/ 18 Nights

Tour Includes:

18 nights in 5-star and boutique luxury hotels
Daily breakfast and select gourmet meals
All private airport transfers and domestic flights
Private guided tours in all major destinations
Entrance fees to national parks and historic sites
Train to Machu Picchu on the Sacred Valley route
Culinary experiences in Lima and Cartagena
Visits to museums, markets, and cultural landmarks
English-speaking local guides throughout the journey
24-hour local assistance and concierge support

Pearls of South America

19 Days/ 18 Nights

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Bogotá

On arrival you will be met and taken to the luxury Sofitel Victoria Regia, located in one of the best areas in Bogotá surrounded by top restaurants and bars.

Day 2 – Bogotá

In the morning explore the lively Paloquemao Market and sample fresh Colombian fruit. Visit Bogotá’s most famous sights including La Candelaria district, Bolivar Square, the Gold Museum with its pre-Hispanic jewellery, and the beautiful Botero Museum.

Day 3 – Bogotá → Cartagena

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cartagena. Discover this colorful colonial city with Caribbean charm. Stay at the beautiful Casa San Agustin in the heart of the old city.

Day 4 – Cartagena

Visit Cartagena’s lively market and enjoy a hands-on cooking class before strolling through its picturesque streets filled with colonial architecture and vibrant life.

Day 5 – Cartagena

Day at leisure to relax by the patio and pool, indulge yourself at the Aurum Spa, and wander through the city’s colorful alleys.

Day 6 – Cartagena → Lima

Flight to Lima. You will be met and taken to Hotel B, the first Arts-Boutique hotel in Peru.

Day 7 – Lima

Explore the archaeological site of Huaca Pucllana and enjoy gourmet dining overlooking 1,500-year-old ruins. Afternoon at leisure to discover Barranco, Lima’s bohemian district and hub for local artists.

Day 8 – Lima

Relax in the morning, then discover Lima’s colonial heart and visit the famed Larco Museum. Dinner will be served at the museum’s celebrated restaurant.

Day 9 – Lima

Experience Lima’s culinary delights: enjoy a coffee tasting, sample exotic fruits, learn to prepare the classic pisco sour, and join a lively Peruvian cooking class.

Day 10 – Lima → Cusco → Sacred Valley

Fly to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. Visit the Pisac market and the Cochahuasi Wasi sanctuary to see pumas, condors, and macaws. Enjoy a unique lunch at a hacienda and overnight at Belmond Rio Sagrado.

Day 11 – Sacred Valley

Explore the salt mines of Maras and the agricultural terraces of Moray. Continue to Ollantaytambo, the last stronghold of the Incas.

Day 12 – Machu Picchu → Cusco

Take the elegant Sacred Valley Train to Machu Picchu. Visit the famous Inca Citadel and enjoy lunch at Sanctuary Lodge before returning to Cusco. Overnight at Belmond Palacio Nazarenas.

Day 13 – Cusco

Walking tour of Cusco including the Coricancha Temple and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, one of the finest examples of Inca architecture. Dinner at the elegant MAP Café.

Day 14 – Cusco → Lima → Iguaçu Falls

Flight via Lima to Iguaçu. Overnight at the Belmond Das Cataratas, uniquely located inside the National Park.

Day 15 – Iguaçu Falls

Enjoy panoramic views from the Brazilian side before crossing into Argentina. Stroll along the upper and lower circuits, marvel at the Devil’s Throat, and admire the park’s tropical wildlife.

Day 16 – Iguaçu Falls → Rio de Janeiro

Flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival, transfer to the legendary Belmond Copacabana Palace.

Day 17 – Rio de Janeiro

Board the cogwheel train through Tijuca Forest to the Christ the Redeemer statue. Visit Rio’s Botanical Garden, showcasing the rich diversity of Brazilian and global flora.

Day 18 – Rio de Janeiro

Private tour of downtown Rio and its landmarks. Continue through Flamengo Park to Sugar Loaf Mountain for stunning views. In the afternoon, visit the artistic Santa Teresa neighborhood.

Day 19 – Rio de Janeiro

Private transfer to the airport for your international departure.