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From The Amazon To The Inca Empire


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Begin your 20-day exploration in Manaus with guided city sightseeing and a visit to a LOCAL MARKET. A “Meeting of the Waters" CRUISE takes you along the chocolate-colored Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões. See them flow side by side for four miles without mixing! Stay at the ECOPARK JUNGLE LODGE inside the Amazonian Rainforest, with jungle walks, canoe explorations, and visits to a MONKEY RESERVE and the Caboclo's NATIVE AMAZON VILLAGE. Three nights in Rio allow for free time, guided city sightseeing, and a visit to SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN. Next, fly to IGUASSU FALLS and explore both the Brazilian and Argentine sides before heading to Buenos Aires. Your 3-night stay includes guided sightseeing and time to discover the “Paris of South America" on your own. Next stop is Lima for guided city sightseeing and free time. In Cuzco, guided city sightseeing highlights the MONASTERY, CATHEDRAL, and SACSAYHUAMAN. Enjoy an excursion to PISAC to visit with locals and buy local wares before visiting the Incan fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO. Next day, a train ride through the Sacred Valley ends in MACHU PICCHU. You may want to walk up to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. After a morning at leisure in Machu Picchu, return to Cuzco for free time followed by a free day in Lima.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Flight to Manaus, Brazil.
Commercial Flight

Board your overnight flight.

On the Plane Commercial Flight picture

Day 2 - Brazil

 
Arrival in Manaus, Brazil.
Sightseeing

Guided city sightseeing.

Tropical Manaus Resort
Hotel

The Tropical Manaus Situated On The Banks Of The Rio Negro Offers 2 Pools, Tennis And Volley Ball Courts, Beauty Parlor, Shopping Arcade, Two Restaurants, And Several Bars.


Day 3 - Amazonas

 
Amazon Jungle.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise

Cruise.

Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Hotel

Inside The Amazon Jungle On The Rio Negro, Enjoy Daily Excursions To Learn About The Flora, Fauna And Indigenous Tribes. Rooms Feature Private Facilities And Air-conditioning.


Day 4 - Amazonas

 
Amazon Jungle.
Canoeing

View exotic wildlife on a jungle tour; visit Monkey Jungle Reserve and a local community; take a nighttime canoe wildlife ride.


Day 5 - Rio De Janeiro

 
Commercial Flight

Fly to Rio.

Excelsior Cobacabana
Hotel

The Excelsior Copacabana Is Located In The Very Best Area Of Copacabana, Facing The Ocean, At One Of The Most Elegant Addresses In Rio.


Day 6 - Rio De Janeiro

 
Sightseeing

Guided city sightseeing.


Day 7 - Rio De Janeiro

 
Sightseeing

Guided city sightseeing.


Day 8 - 9 - Iguassu Falls

 
Commercial Flight

Fly to Iguassu Falls.

Sightseeing

See the Brazilian side of the Falls and the Argentine side on day 9.

Bourbon Cataratas
Hotel

Bourbon Cataratas, Near Iguassu Falls National Park, Offers Two Pools, A Health Club, And Two Restaurants.


Day 10 - Buenos Aires

 
Iguassu Falls-Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Commercial Flight

Fly to Buenos Aires.

Sheraton Libertador
Hotel

The Libertador Is Close To Shopping And Nightlife. The Skyline Pool & Health Club Is A Highlight Of The Deluxe Facility. The Top Floor Offers Spectacular Views Of The City.


Day 11 - Buenos Aires

 
Sightseeing

Guided city sightseeing.


Day 12 - Buenos Aires

 
Sightseeing

Guided city sightseeing.


Day 13 - Lima

 
Buenos Aires-Lima, Peru.
Commercial Flight

Fly to Lima.

Melia Lima
Hotel

The Melia Lima Is Located In The Prestigious San Isidro Area Of Lima And Offers All The Comforts A Discerning Guest Expects In A Home.


Day 14 - Lima

 
Sightseeing

Guided city sightseeing.


Day 15 - Cuzco

 
Lima-Cuzco.
Commercial Flight

Fly to Cuzco.

Sightseeing

Guided city sightseeing.

Hotel Libertador
Hotel

The Hotel Libertador Is Located Opposite The Temple Of The Sun. Enjoy Excellent Local And International Cuisine In The Inti Raymi Restaurant While Watching Spectacular Andean Dances.


Day 16 - Cuzco

 
Sightseeing

Excursion to Pisac and Ollantaytambo.


Day 17 - 18 - Machu Picchu

 
Cuzco-Machu Picchu-Cuzco.
Sightseeing

Explore Machu Picchu.

Sumaq Hotel
Hotel

The Sumaq Hotel Is Located At The Foot Of The Machu Picchu Ruins And Boasts An Andean Health Spa, Bar, Restaurant, And Business Center.


Day 19 - Lima

 
Cuzco-Lima.
Commercial Flight

Fly to Lima.


Day 20 - Lima

 
Fly back.
Airport Transfer

Depart for US and arrive home.


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