EVERGREEN SOUTH AMERICA

Today enjoy full day tour of Rio de Janerio. Visit the most famous landmarks of the city and see the

natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from up above. After a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon,

passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado Hill. Embark on a comfortable train that ascends the

mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located 2,300 ft above sea level. The Christ statue,

known as the “Wonder of Rio”, was recently elected one of the 7 "New Wonders of the World". Upon

arrival at the top, guests can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statute.

There, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the

"Marvelous City". Afterwards, descend the mountain and stop for a delicious Brazilian Barbecue lunch.

Later visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’, (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic

symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay,

its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf.

The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca

Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its

surrounding islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable-car to the top of Sugar Loaf

which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo

and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain and downtown Rio de Janeiro.

Overnight in Rio de Janerio.

Morning is at leisure.

Experience the diverse cultures of Brazil during a 2-hour live performance in Rio de Janeiro in the

evening. The Ginga Tropical Show(Operates Tue/ Thu/ Fri/ Sat) combines music, song, and dance to

showcase various cultures from around the country including capoeira, lambada, and samba. Enjoy a

delicious Brazilian dinner while you watch the live performance and then head up on stage at the end to

learn some samba moves. Enjoy complimentary round-trip transfers from your hotel.

Overnight in Rio de Janerio.

Early this morning you will be transferred to Rio de Janerio Airport for flight to Lima. (flight cost not

included)

On arrival in Lima, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Today enjoy City tour of Lima. Lima is a modern city that has ten million inhabitants. It was built over

the capital of the Spanish Viceroyalty and local pre-Inca vestiges. The tour starts at Larcomar, the citys

most exclusive shopping centre located in front of the Pacific Ocean, and will continue to the Pucllana

Temple, a pre-Inca pyramid found in the Miraflores district, to mark a contrast. Visit the El Olivar Park,

an ancient olive plantation, which is now part of the city, located in the San Isidro district, and from there

proceed to Limas historical downtown, a World Heritage listed by UNESCO. Stop at the Main Square,

located in front of the Presidential Palace, the Lima Municipality and the Archbishops Palace, beautiful

colonial buildings that are an important part of its identity. A few blocks away, visit Santo Domingo

Convent, one of the most impressive religious architectural complexes of the 17th century. It contains the

relics of the three Peruvian saints, Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and San Juan Macías, and a

library with a collection of 25 thousand old books. Overnight in Lima.

Today, transfer to Lima Airport for flight to Cusco. (flight cost not included)

(Note: The flight from Lima to Cusco should be taken early in the morning in order to allow the

passengers to take some rest and acclimatize themselves before starting the excursion during the

afternoon)

Later in the afternoon, proceed on a City Tour & Archaeological Park.

Start the tour by visiting the Coricancha, also known as "The Temple of the Sun" (Quri Kancha 'Golden

Temple'), which was built by the Inca Pachacutec and at the arrival of the Spaniards became the basis for

the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent. Here, during the Inca Empire reverence was

surrendered to the sun ("Inti"), and there was a time when it was covered with gold. Continue to visit the

Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas. Its construction began in 1560 and

ended only in 1654. For this purpose hundreds of stones were extracted and transported from

Sacsayhuaman fortress under the command of the Ecclesiastical Council. Tour the fortress of

Sacsayhuaman, one of the most emblematic buildings of the Incas (located just minutes from town

Page 3center) built by the Inca Pachacutec in the fifteenth century. This is a huge fortress built with large stones

whose transportation remains still a mystery. Each June 24th, during the winter solstice, the feast of Inti

Raymi is recreated here, where the sun is worshipped. Later, continue to Quenqo, located 4 kilometers

from the city of Cusco. Quenqo is an archaeological complex of mainly religious use where it is believed

agricultural rituals were performed. Finally get to know Puka Pucara, located 7 kilometers from the city

of Cusco. Puka Pucara, which means "Red Fortress", was an architectural complex of alleged military use

with multiple spaces, plazas, baths, aqueducts, walls and towers, and it is believed the entourage of the

Inca used it while he rested in Tambomachay. Overnight in Cusco.

This morning, visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban centre located at an elevated point

with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the

inherited knowledge of the Incas and display them in their clothes and customs. In Chinchero there are

also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic

buildings in Peru.

Later proceed to the Living Museum of Yucay. The museum is a centre Andean traditions

interpretations, where demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware

are carried out in the same way in which they used to in antiquity; an original recreation of Inca

traditions. Also, residents of the museum include llamas, sheep and alpacas, and they can be fed!

Transfer to Ollantaytambo and some free time. Later, visit the town and local archaeological site,

inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca times, and climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain.

Overnight in Sacred Valley.

Transfer to the train station.

Departure on the Vistadome train to the town of Aguas Calientes. During the journey, we will appreciate

the hanging bridge that signals the start of the Inca Trail. The railway follows the course of the Urubamba

or Vilcanota River climbing down and entering a canyon until we reach Aguas Calientes, the town that is

located at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain. We will board our mini-buses to climb to the remnants of

the Sacred Citadel of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”. Visit to this incredible archeological site that keeps

indescribable magic and energy for those who haven’t lived this experience before. We will tour the

terraces, corridors, temples, the solar clock or “Intihuatana”, and other sacred places kept by this citadel.

In the afternoon, ride back to the town of Machu Picchu (former - Aguas Calientes) to catch the return

train. Arrival at the station and return to the hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

Today you will be transferred to Cusco Airport for flight to Foz do Iguazu, Brazil via Lima. (flight cost not

included)

On arrival at Foz do Iguazu, you will be met and transferred to hotel.

The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Iguazu.

Today enjoy full day visit to the Falls, Argentine Side.

Depart from the hotel to visit the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls, located within the National Park

Iguazu. With an extension of 67.000 hectares the park has been declared a Natural Patrimony of

Humanity by the UNESCO. The Falls are integrated by 275 waterfalls that fall from an average altitude of

seventy meters. The starting point is the “Central Station”, from which visitors can choose to take the

train that goes to “Falls Station” or the one that goes to “Devil’s Throat Station”. Overnight in Iguazu.

Today proceed in a half day Excursions to falls, Brazilian Side.

Depart from the hotel crossing the bridges Puente Tancredo Neves and Juan D. Perón that join the

Argentinian city of Puerto Iguazu with the Brazilian city of Foz de Iguazu. The trip continues towards the

National Park do Iguaçu, one of the biggest vegetation reserves in Brazil, until arriving at the visitors’

centre. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Isla San Martín and of the most majestic waterfalls: The Bossetti,

The San Martín and the Three Musketeers. Towards the end of the walk is the view point, from which

you can appreciate a unique view of the Devil’s Throat, which, at this point, is only about 150 meters

away. At the end of the walk there is a long stairway which leads to the place from which visitors get

their transfer back to the hotel.

Later transfer to Iguazu International Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.

On arrival at Buenos Aires Airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Buenos

Aires.

Today enjoy orientation city tour, see the first historical monument of the city – Pyramid de Mayo, visit

different city squares Plaza de Mayo, Avenida de Mayo and ride along the several avenues. Visit

Historical Centre, La Boca and San Telmo as well as the elegant Palermo and Recoleta( Cementery visit

not included).

In the evening, fuel your passion with a Night of Tango in Buenos Aires, complete with a beginner’s

tango lesson, Argentinine dinner and some magnificent dance show.(No Guide services). Overnight in

Buenos Aires.

Proceed and enjoy an Authentic Argentinean Meal and Cooking Lesson with Locals in their Home (No

transfers). Your local hosts offer a hands-on experience, where you will get to cook along with them in

their home kitchen. You will learn to make an appetizer and a main dish, and will also be taught to

prepare some local drink like fernet. Your meal may include a dish like tapa de asado (a meat roast with

onions, peppers and red Argentinean wine) served with a side of mashed carrots, potatoes, pumpkins

and sweet potatoes and a selection of traditional finger foods.

Overnight in Buenos Aires

This morning, you will be transferred to Buenos Aires Airport to board your flight back home.