Day 1 – Day flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel of your choice.

Day 2 – Afternoon tour of the "City of Kings." (B)

Day 3 – Early morning flight to Cusco, for two nights. Afternoon tour of the capital of the Inca Empire. (B)

Day 4 – Full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including visits to Ollantaytambo and Pisac, famous for its Inca terracing and colourful market. Overnight in Cusco.
(B, L)

Day 5 – Early transfer to the station for the train journey through to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas with a guided tour of one of the world’s great archaeological sites. Overnight. (B, L)

Day 6 – Morning to explore the site further. Afternoon rail journey back to Cusco for two nights. (B)

Day 7 – At leisure in Cusco. (B)

Day 8 – Depart Cusco station for the spectacular ten-hour rail journey through dramatic mountain scenery to Puno, travelling on the luxurious Orient-Express train. Stay for two nights in the hotel of your choice. (B, L)

Day 9 – Motorboat trip on Lake Titicaca to visit the unique floating islands of the Uros Indians. Afternoon visit to the Chullpas of Sillustani above Lake Umayo where the ancient Aymaras used to bury their high priests in 12 m / 40 ft high cylinder-shaped mausoleums.

Day 10 – Drive south towards Bolivia, stopping at the Baroque churches in Juli and Pomata. Continue by hydrofoil to the legendary Sun Island for overnight, enjoying wonderful lake views. (B, L, D)

Day 11 – Depart after lunch and visit the Urus-Iruitos floating islands en route to Huatajata before continuing to La Paz for two nights. (B, L)

Day 12 – Morning city tour of La Paz. In the afternoon, visit Tiwuanaku, the pre-Inca great Imperial capital. (B)

Day 13 – Morning at leisure to relax before an afternoon flight to Santiago de Chile, for two nights. (B)

Day 14 – Morning sightseeing tour of Santiago including the Presidential Palace of La Moneda, the imposing Cathedral and the central market where you will see an extensive display of flowers, fruit, seafood etc. Afternoon visit to the Maipo Valley, Chile’s best wine producing area, and to the famous Concho y Toro vineyards for a tour and wine tasting. (B)

Day 15 – Fly to Buenos Aires, the charming and cosmopolitan capital of Argentina. Spend three nights here at a hotel of your choice. (B)

Day 16 – Morning tour of this exciting city. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 17 – At leisure in Buenos Aires to enjoy an optional tour such as a visit to one of the famous Argentinian Estancias. (B)

Day 18 – Continue on to the Iguassu Falls for a two-night stay. If you choose the Hotel das Cataratas on the Brazilian side or the Sheraton Internacional on the Argentine side, you can walk straight down to the falls. (B)

Day 19 – Morning and afternoon visits will show you both sides of the falls. (B)

Day 20 - Departure for the flight to Manaus, in the Brazilian Amazon. (B)

Days 21 & 22 – Early morning departure for a two-night stay at a jungle lodge, allowing ample time to learn more about the life-giving rainforest during daily reconnaissance trips and excursions. Full-board included. (B, L, D)

Day 23 – Arrival back in Manaus in time for an afternoon departure to Salvador in Bahia, changing planes in Brasilia. Late arrival at the hotel; stay for three nights. (B)

Day 24 – Morning at leisure. Afternoon excursion to the historical colonial centre, visiting the lovingly restored Pelourinho, with its narrow alleyways, ornate churches and colourfully painted facades. (B)

Day 25 – At leisure in Salvador. Opportunity for an optional tour or to explore the city at your own pace. (B)

Day 26 – Flight to Rio de Janeiro, stunningly set between the mountains and the sea. Stay for three nights. (B)

Day 27 – Full day tour of Rio visiting its two main landmarks – Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains. (B, L)

Day 28 – At leisure in Rio. (B)

Day 29 – Morning at leisure before the transfer to Rio’s airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)

Day 30 – Arrival in the UK.