Great South America Group Tour

Included meals: Breakfast. City tour including San Francisco Monastery (4h). Today a city tour of Lima is on the agenda. You will first visit the colonial old town with the Plaza de Armas, where the Government Palace, Town Hall, Archbishop's Palace, and Cathedral are located, to name just the most magnificent buildings in this historic square. Afterward, you will continue to visit the San Francisco Monastery with the largest collection of religious art objects in America. A highlight of this visit is the catacombs. Next, you will visit the Plaza San Martín, which has been lovingly renovated after earthquakes time and again. The tour then leads through the modern residential neighborhoods of San Isidro and Miraflores to the Pacific coast. You will enjoy the wonderful view of the sea. Further excursions can be booked optionally on-site. Mid-range: Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn Lima Miraflores 4* or similar (standard room). Comfort class: Overnight at Casa Andina Premium Miraflores 4* or similar (superior room).

Included meals: Breakfast. The day is at your disposal – several excursions can be booked optionally through our office on-site! Mid-range: Overnight at Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco 3* or similar (standard room). Comfort class: Overnight at Hotel Aranwa Cusco Boutique 5* or similar (deluxe room).

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch. Bus ride from Cusco to Puno – on a group basis. Today, a full-day bus ride from Cusco to Puno is scheduled. During the journey through the Peruvian highlands, you will pass along snow-capped peaks, up over 4,300 m and back down to Puno, which is situated directly on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Along the way, you will visit the town of Andahuaylillas, the ruins of Racchi, and the small town of Pucara. Lunch is included. Note: The bus ride takes place in a group with international travelers, with either a German or English-speaking guide. Mid-range: Overnight at Hotel Jose Antonio Puno 3-4* or similar (standard room). Comfort class: Overnight at Hotel GHL Lago Titicaca 4* or similar (superior room).

Included meals: Breakfast. City tour in La Paz (4h). After breakfast, the program starts with a city tour of La Paz, which was founded in 1548 and whose center lies at about 3600 meters above sea level. The city still has many well-preserved colonial buildings, and in the narrow streets of the old town, the colorful Indian market still takes place today. A short excursion takes you through the elegant suburbs of La Paz to the Valley of the Moon, Valle de la Luna, in the La Paz River valley. Over millions of years, wind and rain have carved a bizarre lunar landscape from reddish and gray rock that resembles a geological nightmare. A visit to this surreal landscape is an absolute highlight. Mid-range: Overnight at Hotel Presidente 3* or similar (standard room). Comfort class: Overnight at Hotel Ritz Apart 4* or similar (standard room).

Included meals: Breakfast. Half-day city tour (4h). During the city tour, you will visit the main square Plaza de Mayo, where the Government Palace, the Casa Rosada (the pink house), as well as the Cabildo (town hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral are located, which will be visited from the inside. Afterward, you will head to San Telmo, which was a river port until 1888. The old small houses and the cobblestone streets give this district its special flair. A beautiful flea market takes place here every Sunday. Next, you will go to the port district La Boca, which is a famous tourist attraction because of its brightly painted metal houses. Visit the legendary street El Caminito. Then, you will explore the fashionable district Recoleta, and the Avenida 9 de Julio is considered the widest boulevard in the world at 140 meters. Here stand the famous obelisk and the opera house, Teatro Colón. Mid-range: Overnight at Hotel Loi Suites Esmeralda 3* or similar (1-bedroom apartment). Comfort class: Overnight at Hotel Grand Brizo Buenos Aires 4* or similar (comfort room).

Included services: Breakfast. In the morning you will visit the Brazilian side of the waterfalls. There you will find an impressive panoramic view: From a viewpoint near the Devil's Throat, you can enjoy the waterfalls up close. A narrow walkway leads to the lower level of the falls, where you are surrounded by roaring water, fine mist, splashing spray, and the lush green jungle backdrop. Uprooted trees and a semicircular rainbow complete this unforgettable nature experience. The rest of the day is at your disposal. Mid-range: Overnight at Hotel Viale Cataratas 3-4* or similar (standard room). Comfort class: Overnight at Recanto Cataratas Thermas 4* or similar (superior room).

Included meals: Breakfast. Full day excursion: City tour, Sugarloaf & Corcovado (8h). You will leave the hotel and head to the Cosme Velho Station, from where you will take the cogwheel train through the Tijuca Forest to the 728 m high Corcovado. The journey takes about 20 minutes and offers breathtaking views of the lush tropical vegetation, beaches, and the city. Upon arrival, you will leave the train and after a few steps reach the famous Christ statue. After enjoying this breathtaking view, you will return by train to the base. The journey continues along Rio's famous beaches to the Urca neighborhood. There you will take a cable car over two stations to the 390m high Sugarloaf. After descending, you will drive along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park towards the city center. You will see more attractions, such as the Candelaria Church, the Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, the Lapa Arches, the Municipal Theater, the National Library, and the Museum of Art. The tour concludes at the Sambadrome, where Rio’s world-famous carnival is celebrated every year. Note: In exceptional cases, if the train does not operate, the round trip will be made instead by city-approved vans from/to the Largo do Machado parking lot. Mid-range: Overnight at Hotel Mirador Rio Copacabana 3-4* or similar (standard room). Comfort class: Overnight at Hotel Windsor Excelsior 4* or similar (superior room).