El Rapido 21 Days / 20 Nights

Designed for travellers with limited time, The El Rapido offers the highlights of South America encompassed into 22 days of touring. Enjoy the best of South America on this incredible 22-day journey to Peru Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Immerse yourself into our culture as you experience the friendliness of our people.

Departs Tuesdays, Wednesdays (April - October) Thursdays & Saturdays.

(Guaranteed Departures)

Day 1: SANTIAGO Transfer to hotel.

Day 2: SANTIAGO (B) Half day city tour of Santiago, dramatically set at the

foot of the Andes mountains to discover the city’s many layers of cultural

influence, visit “La Moneda” government house and try some pisco sour.

Day 3: SANTIAGO - LIMA (B) Transfer out to airport for flight to Lima,

transfer in and half day city tour.

Day 4: LIMA - CUZCO (B) Transfer to airport for your flight to Cuzco.

Transfer to hotel.

Day 5: CUZCO - SACRED VALLEY (B, L) Full day tour to the Sacred Valley

of the Incas. Overnight.

Day 6: SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU (B L D) Start your 2 day

journey to the unforgettable ruins of Machu Picchu by boarding a tourist

train to Aguas Calientes. Catch a bus up the mountain where you will

be guided through this beautiful forgotten citadel, home of an incredibly

advanced civilisation.

Day 7: MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO (B) Morning free to visit ruins (entrance

fee not included.) Take the afternoon train back to Cuzco.

Day 8: CUZCO (B) Half day city tour of some of the sites in and around

Cuzco including the cathedral, Q’oricancha (the temple of the sun) and the

fortress of Sacsahuaman.

Day 9: CUZCO – PUNO (B, L) Spectacular Andean Explorer train journey

across the Altiplano to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Day 10: PUNO (B) Half day tour of Uros, to visit the communities that live

on these reed islands.

Day 11: PUNO - LA PAZ (B, L) Cross from Peru into Bolivia, via the lovely

lakeside village of Copacabana, boarding a comfortable catamaran to begin

the scenic crossing of the magical Lake Titicaca. Stop at the complex on

Sun Island for an introduction to the mysterious Tiwanaku civilisation on

the way to La Paz.

Day 12: LA PAZ (B) Half day city tour including the rock formations of Moon

valley and learn about the local “Paceños” customs and traditions including

a trip to the local witchery market.

Day 13: LA PAZ - RIO DE JANEIRO (B) Transfer to airport for flight to Rio

de Janeiro. Transfer to hotel.

Day 14: RIO DE JANEIRO (B) Tour and cable car trip to one of the city’s

favourite landmarks Sugar Loaf mountain, the famous granite and quartz

peaks overlooking Guanabara bay for a fantastic view.

Day 15: RIO DE JANEIRO (B) Half day trip to the top of Corcovado

mountain, catching a small train through the Tijuca forest before reaching

the top to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Day 16: RIO DE JANEIRO – IGUAZU FALLS (B) Transfer to airport for

flight to Iguazu. Transfer and tour to the Brazilian side of the falls for a

panoramic view of the 275 falls spanning nearly 3 kilometres and running

along the border of Brazil and Argentina.

DAY 17: IGUAZU FALLS (B) Guided walk along the many trails on the

Argentine side of the falls, including a small train journey to the impressive

Devil’s Throat, through which most water flows.

Day 18: IGUAZU FALLS – BUENOS AIRES (B) Transfer to airport for your

flight to Buenos Aires. Transfer to hotel.

Day 19: BUENOS AIRES (B) Half day tour of South America’s stylish

capital, Buenos Aires, whose architecture and boulevards are influenced by

a strong European heritage. Visit the bohemian street market of La Boca, the

tango barrio of San Telmo and the famous Recoleta cemetery, home to the

resting place of Eva Peron.

Day 20: BUENOS AIRES (B, D) Free day to discover this exciting city or go

shopping. In the evening, experience the tango in all its glory and sample the

succulent local beef with a dinner and show.

Day 21: BUENOS AIRES (B) Transfer to the airport for flight home.

Tour includes:

• International economy airfares ex MEL/BNE/SYD
• 6 internal flights within South America
• Accommodation in selected class hotels with private facilities
• Meals as indicated (21 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner.)
• Return economy Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
• First class train journey from Cuzco to Puno
• 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