Day 1: ARRIVE RIO DE JANEIRO (4 NIGHTS)
Bemvindo ao Rio de Janeiro! On arrival at the airport, you will be met by a local host and taken to your luxurious oceanfront hotel. Relax, get settled in and enjoy your hotel's superb location overlooking Copacabana Beach, minutes from downtown Rio. (Check-in time is 3 p.m. Depending on your flight schedule, or if flying from the USA/Canada, you may arrive in Rio de Janeiro early morning of Day 2 where your hotel room is ready for immediate occupancy.)

Day 2: RIO DE JANEIRO FREE TIME & SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy a leisurely morning before joining your Travel Director to take a classic cogwheel train to the summit of Corcovado, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Descend the mountain and see the famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches on your way back to the hotel. Enjoy a festive Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at the hotel.(Full Breakfast / Welcome Reception)

Day 3: RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME
Spend the morning exploring the cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city) and its many contrasts—from the 18th century aqueduct and colonial Candelaria Church to the 20th century Opera House, Sambadromo and city Cathedral. Then, ascend Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car for astounding views over the city and the bay. After stopping for a Highlight Lunch at a local restaurant, the rest of the days is yours to explore on your own.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)

Day 4: RIO DE JANEIRO FREE TIME
Enjoy a full day to discover the wonders of Rio on your own. Or choose to embark on an optional half-day journey by jeep and foot into the lush Tijuca National Park—the world's largest urban rainforest. Perhaps explore Petropolis, the Imperial City of Brazil, or, if you prefer, cruise the emerald waters of Sepetiba Bay, stopping at an island for lunch and a swim. Your Travel Director will be happy to help you plan your day. This evening, learn how to mix the perfect Caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail, and Local Speciality, made with cachaça, and indulge in a traditional Brazilian barbeque Highlight Dinner at a local churrascaria followed by a lively Samba show highlighting the costumes and traditions of Rio's world-famous Carnival parade.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 5: RIO DE JANEIRO - IGUASSU FALLS (2 NIGHTS)
This morning you will be introduced to one of Brazil's most famous Local Specialities: gemstones. Learn and watch the fascinating creative process as precious metals and rough gemstones are transformed into works of art, design and luxury. Then fly southwest to Iguassu Falls, on the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. This evening, enjoy a convivial dinner with your travelling companions at the hotel(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6: IGUASSU FALLS SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME
Enter Iguassu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the Brazilian side of the cascades with a Local Guide, including a scenic walk through the rainforest at the base of the falls. Enjoy a Highlight Lunch at a local restaurant with a view of the falls, then return to your hotel for an afternoon of free time.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)

Day 7: IGUASSU FALLS - BUENOS AIRES (3 NIGHTS)
Cross the border into Argentina to see the falls from a different perspective. Stop at the Visitors Centre to learn about the geography of the area. Take a guided walk along a scenic catwalk and board the open-air Ecological Jungle Train to view the mighty falls and see the thunderous Devil's Throat Falls. Then fly to Buenos Aires and arrive at your stylish hotel, located in the heart of Argentina's exciting capital with easy access to designer boutiques, fine restaurants, museums, theatres and the famous Teatro Colon. This evening enjoy a light buffet dinner with drinks at your hotel, followed by a Local Expert presentation on the essence and roots of being Argentinean and learn about Argentina's culture, traditions and passions.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8: BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING
Embark on an in-depth tour, with a Local Guide, of the passionate city where the tango was born. See the Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral and other government buildings; world-renowned Teatro Colon; colourful La Boca; San Telmo with its famed outdoor market and lovely Palermo.Stop at the workshop of a master leather artisan and learn how the Local Speciality of Argentine leathers are turned into fine leather goods. Lastly, visit the elegant Recoleta, the impressive cemetery where Eva Peron (Evita) is buried. Enjoy some free time before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an exclusive Be My Guest experience in Palermo Soho this evening. You will be welcomed by a local family and long-time residents of this now trendy neighbourhood in the fashionable Palermo Viejo. Be delighted, as they wine and dine you with homemade family recipes in the kitchen, smelling and tasting fresh produce, herbs and spices used in the evening meal. Discover the secrets of kneading country bread and even try with your own hands. Watch as your hosts demonstrate the art of typical Argentinean crafts. Spending time with these lively people will be an insider memory you won't soon forget.(Full Breakfast / Be My Guest)

Day 9: BUENOS AIRES FREE TIME
Relish a morning and afternoon to pursue your own interests in the “Paris of South America.” The possibilities are endless. Visit one of the country's finest museums at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. Or, take an optional excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Colonia del Sacramento across the Rio de la Plata in Uruguay. And if you'd like to experience a different side of Argentina, take an optional trip out into the countryside to spend the day at a traditional estancia (ranch), including a lively equestrian show and traditional parrillada (barbeque) lunch. This evening, linger over a Highlight Dinner and a chance for an authentic taste of world-renowned Argentinean beef! Cap off the evening watching the best tango dancers in Buenos Aires perform the tango and experience the passion and power of Argentina's beloved, traditional tango music.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 10: BUENOS AIRES - LIMA SIGHTSEEING
Bid Adios to Buenos Aires and Hola to Lima as you fly to Peru. Transfer to the hotel where your room is immediately available and the rest of the morning is free. Spend the afternoon exploring Peru's capital with a Local Guide. Visit Lima's colonial sights, including the Plaza San Martin with its impressive cathedral and the stately government palace.(Continental Breakfast)

Day 11: LIMA - CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
This morning, fly to Cusco, and head for the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Stop at Awanakancha, where you can see and touch llamas, alpacas and vicunas and learn about the Local Speciality of traditional Andean textiles as you see weavers at work. Enjoy a box picnic lunch before visiting the vibrant market of Pisac, where local Quechua people gather to sell their produce and handicrafts. Later this afternoon, arrive at your lovely hotel, a former 18th century monastery, in the heart of the Urubamba Valley. Enjoy dinner with your travelling companions at the hotel.(Continental Breakfast/Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 12: SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU
After breakfast, head to Ollantaytambo to visit this famous Inca hilltop fortress built from immense blocks of stone. Then board the Vistadome train and view incredible scenery through panoramic windows as you journey up to the great citadel of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, take a short bus ride to the entrance gate and begin your exploration of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Your expert Local Guide takes you through the ruins of this once-great fortress, built in the 15th century and abandoned nearly 100 years later with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. See the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, an intricately carved rock most likely used as a sundial or calendar by the ancient Incans. This evening, share your stories with your travelling companions over dinner at the hotel.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 13: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO (2 NIGHTS)
Your morning is free to return to Machu Picchu and continue your discoveries on your own. If you're feeling adventurous, hike up to the Gate of the Sun for stunning views over the fortress and the valley below. In the early afternoon, descend from your mountaintop aerie and head toward the great colonial city of Cusco. On the way, stop at a local chicheria for a taste of chicha, a Local Speciality, and learn how this Peruvian corn beer is made by women only. This evening, celebrate your travels through the lands of the Incas at a festive Highlight Dinner of delicious Cuscuenian dishes served at a popular local restaurant with demonstration of ancestral dances.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 14: CUSCO SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME
Take a morning tour of Cusco, the capital of the Incas during their reign. See the highlights of the city with a Local Guide, including the incredible baroque cathedral on the main Plaza de Armas. Visit the 17th century Church of Santo Domingo, which was built atop the foundations of the Inca Temple of the Sun, or Korikancha. Just outside of town, explore the impressive ruins of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, perched on a hill overlooking the Sacred Valley.(Full Breakfast)

Day 15: CUSCO - LIMA
Fly back to Lima this morning and enjoy some free time upon arrival. This afternoon, meet a specialist, and Local Expert, from the Larco Museum, which houses the largest private collection of pre-Columbian art, and learn about the evolution and cultures of ancient Peru societies. This evening, get together with your travelling companions for a Farewell Dinner at the Larco Museum.(Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 16: DEPART LIMA
Say hasta luego to Lima and transfer to the airport for your flight home (not included in holiday price).(Continental Breakfast/Full Breakfast)