El Grande

As the name implies, "El Grande" is the big circuit, the one for travellers who want to experience as many different facets of South America as they can in one ultimate journey.

Departs Tuesdays

(Guranteed Departures)

Day 1: AUSTRALIA – SANTIAGO On arrival at Santiago airport, you will be met and taken to your hotel.

Day 2: SANTIAGO (B) Half day tour of Santiago’s cultural and historical monuments, artistic districts and panoramic sights.

Day 3: SANTIAGO – RIO DE JANEIRO (B) Transfer to airport for flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival, transfer to hotel.

Day 4: RIO DE JANEIRO (B) Full day tour of Rio de Janeiro including Corcovado mountain, Christ the Redeemer statue, and Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Day 5: RIO DE JANEIRO (B D) Free day to explore the city or relax by the beach. Evening samba show and dinner.

Day 6: RIO DE JANEIRO – IGUAZU FALLS (B) Transfer to airport, flight to Foz de Iguassu. Tour of the Brazilian side for a panoramic view of these majestic falls and transfer to hotel.

Day 7: IGUAZU FALLS (B) Day tour to the Argentine side of the falls and train ride to the enchanting Devil’s throat.

Day 8: IGUAZU FALLS – BUENOS AIRES (B) Transfer to airport for flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to hotel.

Day 9: BUENOS AIRES (B, D) Half day orientation of the stylish capital, Buenos Aires. Dinner at a local tango house.

Day 10: BUENOS AIRES (B) Day at leisure to explore this exciting city or go shopping.

Day 11: BUENOS AIRES – QUITO (B) Transfer to airport for flight to Quito. On arrival, transfer to hotel.

Day 12: QUITO (B, L) Day tour to Otavalo market.

Day 13: QUITO (B) Half day tour of Quito.

Day 14: QUITO – GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS (B, D) Transfer to Quito, fly to Baltra and transfer to dock and board the Galapagos Legend for the start of your four-day cruise which includes full board, meals and guided visits to the islands.

Day 15 - 16: GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS (B, L, D)

Day 17: GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS – QUITO – LIMA (B) Finish your cruise for your flight back to the mainland, connecting to Lima. On arrival transfer to hotel.

Day 18: LIMA (B) Half day city tour of modern and colonial Lima.

Day 19: LIMA – CUZCO (B) Transfer out for flight to Cuzco. Transfer to hotel.

Day 20: CUZCO – SACRED VALLEY (B, L) Full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting the ruins of Ollantaytambo and the colourful local market of Pisac. Overnight.

Day 21: SACRED VALLEY (B L) Experience the Andean culture first hand with a visit to the Misminay Community.

Day 22: SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU (B, L) Start your 2 day journey to the unforgettable ruins of Machu Picchu by boarding a tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Bus to the ruins for guided tour.

Day 23: MACHU PICCHU – CUZCO (B) Free morning. Return by train to Cuzco, transfer to hotel.

Day 24: CUZCO (B) Guided half-day tour of the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco.

Day 25: CUZCO - PUNO (B, L) Bus journey across the altiplano to the city of Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Day 26: PUNO – UROS ISLANDS (B) Half day tour to the reed islands of Uros.

Day 27: PUNO – LA PAZ (B ,L) Full day crossing of Lake Titicaca from Puno to La Paz onboard a catamaran cruise ship. On arrival, transfer to hotel.

DAY 28: LA PAZ (B) Half day city tour of the La Paz & Moon Valley.

DAY 29: LA PAZ – LIMA (B) Transfer to airport for flight to Lima, connecting to Easter Island.

Day 30: LIMA – EASTER ISLAND (B) Transfer to airport for flight to Easter Island. On arrival, transfer to hotel. A guided afternoon tour of the north coast of Easter Island visiting cave sites and Terevaka volcano.

DAY 31: EASTER ISLAND (B) Full day tour of the south coast of this mysterious island.

DAY 32: EASTER ISLAND - SANTIAGO (B) Transfer to airport for your flight to Santiago. On arrival transfer to hotel.

DAY 33: SANTIAGO - SYDNEY (B) Transfer to airport, fly to Sydney.

DAY 34: IN FLIGHT

DAY 35: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA

Tour includes:

• International economy airfares ex MEL/SYD /BNE
• 11 internal flights within South America
• Accommodation at selected hotels with private facilities
• Meals as indicated (32 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 5 dinners.)
• Return economy Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
• First class catamaran journey across Lake Titicaca
• Transport by air conditioned vehicles
• Comprehensive sightseeing and excursions
• Meeting service and airport transfers
• English speaking local guides

Tour excludes:

• Airport or security taxes
• Tips or portage charges
• For detailed trip notes, please contact our office.