HONEYMOON IN SOUTH AMERICA

Welcome to Cusco, Peru!

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, this colonial city is currently one of Peru’s most popular destinations. It is a must stop to visit Machu Picchu, one of the New World Seven Wonders and host of the ruins of the Inca civilization and the most spectacular landscapes on the planet..

Upon arrival at the Cusco airport, you will be received by your guide and transportation and head towards your selected hotel. Along the journey, your guide will be telling you about the attractions and services that the city has to offer you. Private Transfer.

Today you will need to arrive in Cusco before midday to be able to enjoy your city tour.Private City Tour

You will start your tour with a visit to the Coricancha, also known as the “Temple of the Sun” (or “Premises of the Gilded One”), the construction of which was ordered by Inca Pachacútec (1438-1471) and was used as base for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent upon the arrival of the Spaniards. This is when the Sun (Inti, in Quechua) was worshipped during the Inca Empire and at the time of the Incas its walls were fully covered with gold sheets and its courtyards were planted with golden corn and life-size llamas. You will then go to the Cathedral, the most important building on the Main Square and one of the most splendid Spanish colonial churches in America, which is shaped as a Latin Cross and houses about 400 colonial paintings from the Cusco art school, and impressive goldsmith, silversmith and precious stones works. Its construction lasted almost a century, it started in 1560 and ended in 1654. The Ecclesiastical Chapter ordered to extract and transport hundreds of stones from the Sacsayhuamán fortress for this purpose. You will then visit said fortress, en emblematic work of the Incas, which protected the Holy City. Conceived and built by Inca Pachacútec in the 15th century, The Sacsayhuamán complex was built with megalithic blocks, which transportation and construction continue to be a mystery. The Inti Raymi Festival, which worships the Sun, is reenacted on June 24 of each year, during the winter solstice. You will then go to Qenqo, located four kilometers away from Cusco City, an archaeological complex mainly used for religious purposes, and it is believed that agricultural rituals took place there. You will finally visit the vestiges of Puka Pukara, located seven kilometers away from Cusco. Puka Pukara, which means “red fortress”, was an architectural complex presumably used for military purposes; it has many rooms, squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls and towers, and it is believed that the Incas entourage used it while he rested at Tambomachay. At the end, you will return to your hotel.

After breakfast, you will depart on a full day excursion, and drive along the Urubamba River valley to discover the spectacularly scenic Sacred Valley. Visit the Awana Kancha farm where the Andean camelids are bred and learn about the weaving activity of the region. Head to the historic town of Pisac to have a wander through its famous market before exploring the developed architectural sense of the Incas at the Ollantaytambo fortress.

In the afternoon, you will return to your hotel in Sacred Valley.

Duration: Full day

Private Tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning we suggest you to return to Machu Picchu and visit any of the attractions of the citadel. You can visit the Intipunku or “Sun Gate”, where the sun rises every day through this door if viewed from the most important buildings of the citadel; the Inca Bridge, an incredible stonebuilding that served as entrance or exit of the citadel; and you can also climb the Wayna Picchu (subject to space availability), which means “Young Mountain” as opposed to Machu Picchu. This ascent takes about an hour and its main attraction is the “Temple of the Moon”, a complex of underground constructions likely to have been used by the elite (re-entry to Machu Piccchu and ticket to Wayna Picchu not included in actual pricing).

In the afternoon you will head to the train station of Aguas Calientes and take the train back to Cusco.

Shared Tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit Casablanca Valley on the way to Valparaiso and learn about the winemaking process of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, the most famous white wines of this region. After tasting delicious wines, discover the quirky town of Valparaíso and stroll through bohemian neighborhoods that offer spectacular views over the Pacific Ocean. This picturesque city was declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Unwind at Viña del Mar, a jet set resort of yesteryear, visiting the pier and the coastline with some of its beaches.

Included: Private transportation, bilingual guide, tour with tasting at the Mar winery or similar according to availability, elevators entrances in Valparaiso.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day at leisure to explore the cobbled, tree lined streets of Palermo Soho in search of one of a kind Porteño fashion, to sit in café and enjoy a perfectly aged glass of malbec, or perhaps to sip yerba mate (local tea) out of your newly purchased mate gourd while people watching in one of the parks that make up the Palermo Bosques.

Meals Included: Breakfast

This day you are visiting a National Reserve. Please remember that National Park Fees are not included. Check at the end of your itinerary the corresponding fee, to be paid locally in national currency.

After breakfast you will depart on a private, full day tour to the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls where you will have intimate views of this unforgettable section of the Iguazu River. An experienced guide will show you the hidden gems of this unique National Park and will take you off the beaten path to show you the best views.

Lower and upper walkways permit up close and personal experiences with this magnificent spectacle of nature. Trails through the 210 square mile reserve provide visitors with various views of the Falls, especially the largest one, Devil’s Throat. The ecological train ride is included in the tour.

Duration; 6/8 hours

Meals Included: Breakfast

At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the airport.

Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!

The exotic mix of beach and mountains, colonial neighborhoods and modern style, together with the vibrant sound of Samba everywhere, are the reasons this city was described in the book “A thousand places to see before you die” as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Upon arrival in Río you will be met at the airport and have a transfer in private to your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will have day at leisure in Rio de Janeiro.

At night you will enjoy a beaitiful dinner with sights to amazing Sugar Loaf.

Included: Transfer in/out, dinner rodizio + buffet

Not included: Beverages

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner