Our “South America - unvelied & unforgettable” Tour encompasses a total South American experience. Whether its marvelling at Machu Picchu, seeing Boca Jnrs in BA, being amongst the animals in the Amazon, dancing with the locals at Lake Titicaca this tour guarantees to open your eyes, heart and soul to this spectacular jewel of the world

Day 1 
Flight from Sydney to Santiago, Chile and on to Quito, Ecuador. Overnight in Quito

Day 2
Morning flight to Galapagos Islands and begin 3 nights IslandCruise.Overnight aboard Galapagos Legend

Day 3
Overnight aboard Galapagos Legend

Day 4
Overnight aboard Galapagos Legend

Day 5 
Disembark Galapagos Legend for flight to Lima via Guayaquil. Overnight in Lima, Peru.

Day 6
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cusco. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon Cusco city tour including a visit to the Qoricancha Temple & Cathedral. Continue to the surrounding ruins of Qenqo, Tambomachay, Puca- Pucara & Sacsayhuaman. Overnight Cusco.

Day 7
Full day tour to the Sacred Valley. Enjoy a visit to Pisaq and its colourful Indian Market (Tues / Thurs / Sun). After lunch continue to Ollantaytambo, the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the Americas & discover its ancient Inca design & original water canals providing the whole town with the sacred waters of the glaciers. Overnight in Cusco

Day 8
Transfer to Cusco train station for your journey to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular and mysterious Machu Picchu which, somehow, remained forgotten for over 400 years. Overnight in Aguas Calientes at Macchu Picchu Pueblo

Day 9
Explore Machu Picchu again Train to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 10
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado.
Upon arrival from Cusco, we will welcome you at the airport and drive you ten minutes to our Puerto Maldonado headquarters. While enjoying your first taste of the forest in our gardens we will ask you to pack only the necessary gear for the next few days, and leave the rest in our safe deposit. This helps us keep the boats and cargo light.
Skirting Puerto Maldonado, we drive 20 kms to the Tambopata River Port, entering the Native Community of Infierno. The 45 minute boat ride from the Tambopata Port to Posada Amazonas will take us into the Community’s Primary Forest Private Reserve. Upon arrival, the lodge manager will welcome you and brief you with important navigation and security tips.
A 20 minute walk from Posada Amazonas leads us a 30 metre scaffolding canopy tower. A banister staircase running through the middle provides safe access to the platforms above.
From atop you obtain spectacular views of the vast expanses of standing forest cut by the Tambopata River winding through the middle. Now and then, toucans, parrots or macaws are seen flying against the horizon, or mixed species of flocks of birds landing in the treetops next to you.
A daily presentation on the Infierno ecotourism project is available every night from a staff member.
Overnight at Posada Amazonas.

Day 11
After breakfast you depart on a visit further into the jungle. Tres Chimbadas is 30 minutes by boat and 45 minutes hiking from Posada Amazonas. Once there you will paddle around the lake in a catamaran, searching for the resident family of nine giant river otters (seen by 60% of our lake visitors) and other lakeside wildlife such as caiman, hoatzin and horned screamers.
Later you will visit a Macaw Clay lick. This clay lick is only a 20 minute walk from Posada Amazonas. From a hide located about 20 metres away you will see dozens of parrots and parakeets descend on mostly clear mornings to ingest the clay on a river bank. Species such as Mealy and Yellow- headed Amazon, Blue-headed Parrot and Dusky headed Parakeet descend at this clay lick. The clay lick is most active at dawn and during the late mornings and mid-afternoons.
After lunch you will visit a centre that specializes in local remedies. A 20 minute boat drive downriver leads you to a trail designed by the staff of the Centro Ñape. The Centro Ñape is a communal organization that produces medicines out of forest plants and administers them to patients who choose their little clinic. They have produced a trail which explains the different medicinal (and other) uses of selected plants.
In the evening you will have the option of hiking out at night, when most of the mammals are active but rarely seen. Much easier to find are frogs with shapes and sounds as bizarre as their natural histories.
Overnight at Posada Amazonas.

Day 12
After Breakfast you will Transfer by Boat from the Posada Amazonas to Tambopata River Port then through to the Ptuerto Maldonado Headquarters where you can pick up the rest of your luggage.
Transfer Puerto Maldonado Headquarters to the Airport. We will retrace our river and road journey back to Puerto Maldonado, our office and the airport.
Depending on airline schedules, this may require dawn departures.
Arrival Cusco and transfer to your hotel.

Day 13
Day at leisure in Cusco. Overnight Cusco

Day 14
Today you will be met at your hotel and travel by bus from Cusco to Puno.

Day 15
In the morning you will be transferred to port, where you will board your boat for the trip to Amantani Island. On the journey you will visit the Uros reed Islands.
Overnight on Amantani Island

Day 16
After lunch you will visit Taquile Island. The climb up the stairs on arrival at the island can be difficult for some, however the view that you will see makes it so worthwhile.
In the afternoon you will return by boat to Puno and your accommodation.

Day 17
Today, there is a trip through to the Sun Island. You will board a catamaran through to the Sun Island which is the heart of the Inca creation myth. (B,L)
In the late afternoon you will be transferred through to La Paz and your hotel for the night.

Day 18
Day at leisure. Overnight in La Paz

Day 19
Private transfer to La Paz airport for your flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires
5 Days / 4 Nights
Buenos Aires, home of the seductive tango, has a strong European influence
with a hint of South American flavour. This cosmopolitan city overflows with
impeccable style. Its grand avenues offer treasure-filled antique shops, colourful
tin houses and a diverse range of elegant bars and restaurants.
Highlights:
• Palermo Parks and Gardens
• Modern Architecture
• Cuisine and Tango Performers

Private transfer from International airport to hotel.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Day 20
Morning City Tour visiting the beautiful parks & gardens of Palermo, the charming old city quarter of San Telmo, historic Government House, Congress Building and the famous Recoleta Cemetery - final resting place of Evita.
Enjoy an evening Dinner & Tango Show where you will enjoy a traditional Argentine meal.
After dinner the world-class performers will captivate you with their intricate dance steps.
Overnight Buenos Aires

Day 20
The day is free to explore the city. Buenos Aires has so many little side streets with delightful cafes and bars to discover. Famous for its antiques you can lose your self in the various European style shopping districts. Or you could catch a Boca Juniors or Rio Plata football match. With so much to do you will not want to leave.

Day 21
Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Day 22
Transfer from your hotel through to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls is largest waterfall in the world. Being 3km wide
and 80 metres high it’s immense size and power has to seen up close to be
believed.
Upon arrival on the Argentinian side of Iguazu following
your late afternoon flight from Buenos Aires you will be transferred
to your Hotel for the night.

Day 23
Early departure for a full day visit to the Brazilian side (Foz de Iguazu) which boasts the best overall views of this breathtaking natural wonder. In the afternoon visit the brilliant Bird Avery
(Parque das Avres) before returning to your hotel.

Day 24
Half day trip to view Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls. There are two walking tracks on this side, the Superior walk is approximately 40 mins long and takes you to the top of the Falls which offers an incredible view and the Inferior walk is approximately 30 minutes and takes you to the bottom of the Falls.
It is here you will come face to face with the Devil’s Throat, the most powerful part of the Iguazu Falls and only accessible from Argentina.
The highlight of today will be a boat ride up to the mouth of the falls where you will experience its pure force and thunderous sound.

Day 25
Morning Free to revisit the falls. To complete your trip a great option is to take a helicopter ride over the falls.
Afternoon private transfer to the airport for flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is arguably the most beautiful city in the world. This marvellous city moves to its own energy and beat, fuelled by its thriving beach life and warm climate.
Highlights:
• Corcovado/Christ Redeemer
• Sugar loaf Mountain
• Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches
• Nightlife, Restaurants and Shops
Arrival at Rio de Janeiro International Airport. Private transfer to your hotel.

Day 26
Full day city tour of Rio de Janeiro. Pass the world famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches which attract an endless array of locals & visitors alike with their allure of sun, sand and an insight into the true Carioca lifestyle. Take a tram through semi-tropical rainforest up to Christ the Redeemer and experience the spectacular views of Rio de Janeiro.
Travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car enjoying the 360 degree view of Rio & its famous beaches at sunset before returning to your hotel.
Evening free - We suggest you have a meal at the Garota de Ipanema bar (The Girl from Ipanema Bar) tonight where the famous song was written by Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim.

Day 27
Day free for relaxation.
We suggest that you take a morning boat cruise in front of Rio’s world class beaches and islands and possibly an afternoon walk along Ipanema Beach and up to the incredible Copacabana Fort (in between Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches) which was built on the eve of WW1. Relax in the café and enjoy the view of the beach at sunset.

Day 28
Day free for relaxation

Day 29
The morning is free to relax.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sydney via Santiago…