About this trip
Thirteen days across the continent, starting in Cuzco where you explore the ruins of one of the world's early civilisations, then on to Buenos Aires for wine and tango, Iguazu Falls, and finishing on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro.
This is a wide sweep of South America rather than a deep dive into one place — four cities, four very different atmospheres, from Andean history to Argentine nightlife to Brazilian coastline.
With self-guided, private and partially guided options, you can shape how much structure you want along the way.
What you'll do
- Explore the Inca ruins around Cuzco
- Take in wine and tango culture in Buenos Aires
- See Iguazu Falls
- Spend time on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro
- Covers four major stops in under two weeks, so expect a fast-moving itinerary with real distances between them
- Mix of self-guided, private and partially guided sections means the pace and structure can vary
Worth it if you value hassle-free logistics, standout guides at major sites, and curated experiences like gaucho ranches. Think twice if you need in-room tea/coffee facilities or expect seamless weather contingencies.
- Airport pickups were reliable and guides at Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls were genuinely knowledgeable, engaging, and crowd-savvy.
- Most hotels were comfortable with good locations; Bohemia Hotel in Mendoza and Casa Sur Palermo in Buenos Aires particularly praised.
- El Tambo II in Lima was poor quality; some hotels lacked basic tea/coffee facilities; Buenos Aires sightseeing involved excessive travel time.
- Weather cancellations happen; flight delays and luggage allowance mismatches on local airlines can add unexpected costs and frustration.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Lima · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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