South American Trilogy

Evening Begin your South American adventure at 10:00 PM at Bangalore International Airport. Arrive in Lima at 15:25 via KL743, where your local representative welcomes you to Peru. Transfer to José Antonio Deluxe Lima hotel through the city's historic streets.

Night Welcome dinner at the atmospheric Huaca Pucllana Restaurant, overlooking pre-Inca ruins illuminated against the night sky. Overnight: José Antonio Deluxe Lima Meals: Dinner

Morning After breakfast, immerse yourself in Lima's rich history. Explore the elegant Main Square, surrounded by the Government Palace and ornate Cathedral. Visit the historic San Francisco Convent with its mysterious catacombs.

Afternoon Experience the ancient Huaca Pucllana Pyramid rising from modern Miraflores district. Browse traditional crafts at Mercado Indio, where Peruvian artistry comes alive.

Evening Savor dinner at an Indian restaurant, blending familiar flavors with your Peruvian adventure. Overnight: José Antonio Deluxe Lima Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Early breakfast before your 06:10 flight to Cusco. Watch the landscape transform from coastal desert to Andean peaks. Upon arrival at 07:30, meet your guide for the Sacred Valley adventure. Begin acclimatizing to the altitude as you descend into the valley.

Afternoon Visit Awanacancha textile center, where ancient weaving traditions continue. Watch local artisans work with colorful alpaca wool. Explore the vibrant Pisac market, where centuries-old trading traditions thrive.

Evening Check into Casa Andina Premium Valle, nestled in the Sacred Valley. Dinner at hotel while adjusting to the altitude. Overnight: Casa Andina Premium Valle Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Morning After breakfast, discover Chinchero village, known for its traditional weaving and colonial church built atop Inca foundations. Continue to the mighty Ollantaytambo Fortress, where massive stone blocks tell tales of Inca engineering.

Afternoon Visit the spectacular Maras Salt Pans, where thousands of salt pools cascade down the mountainside, a tradition unchanged since Inca times. Picnic lunch amid mountain vistas.

Evening Dinner at a local restaurant, sampling traditional Andean cuisine. Overnight: Casa Andina Premium Valle Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Morning Board the Vistadome train at 10:32, enjoying panoramic views through dome windows as you follow the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes. Arrive at 12:11 for buffet lunch at Toto's House.

Afternoon Ascend to majestic Machu Picchu. Your guide reveals the mysteries of this 15th-century Inca citadel, from astronomical alignments to architectural genius. Watch the afternoon light play across ancient stones.

Evening Descend to Aguas Calientes. Dinner and overnight at El Mapi Hotel, reflecting on your day at the "Lost City." Overnight: El Mapi Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Early return to Machu Picchu for independent exploration. Watch the sunrise illuminate the ancient citadel, perhaps hiking to the Sun Gate or Inca Bridge. The morning light reveals new perspectives of this remarkable site.

Afternoon Elegant lunch at Cafe Inkaterra before boarding the Vistadome train to Poroy (15:20-19:05). Watch the Sacred Valley unfold through panoramic windows as you climb back toward Cusco.

Evening Transfer to Xima Exclusive Hotel in historic Cusco. Dinner at hotel while acclimating to Cusco's higher altitude. Overnight: Xima Exclusive Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Discover Cusco's Inca and colonial heritage. Begin at the massive Sacsayhuaman fortress, where huge stone blocks fit perfectly without mortar. Visit the serene Cristo Blanco overlooking the city.

Afternoon Explore the bustling San Pedro Market, heart of local life. Visit Qoricancha Temple, once covered in gold, now supporting a Spanish church. Tour the magnificent Cusco Cathedral, where European and Andean traditions merge in unique artwork.

Evening Free time for shopping in Cusco's artistic San Blas district before dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight: Xima Exclusive Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Early breakfast before your flight to Lima (07:00-08:25), connecting to Rio de Janeiro (10:50-17:55). Watch the Andes give way to Amazon rainforest and finally to Brazil's coastal mountains.

Evening Meet your Brazilian representative. Transfer to Novotel Rio Leme Hotel along Rio's famous beaches. Dinner at hotel, your first taste of Brazilian cuisine. Overnight: Novotel Rio Leme Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning Full-day exploration of Rio's most famous sites. Ascend Corcovado Mountain by train through lush Tijuca Forest to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Marvel at panoramic views of the city, mountains, and ocean.

Afternoon Experience the spectacular Sugar Loaf Mountain via two cable car rides. Watch sunset paint the city gold from this perfect vantage point.

Evening Special dinner at Taj Mahal Restaurant, bringing Indian flavors to Brazil. Overnight: Novotel Rio Leme Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning After breakfast, venture into the vibrant world of Brazilian Carnival at Samba City. Go behind the scenes to discover how the world's greatest party comes to life. See elaborate costumes, massive parade floats, and perhaps learn basic samba steps.

Afternoon Lunch at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant. Free time for shopping in Rio's fashionable districts or relaxing on famous Copacabana Beach.

Evening Dinner at hotel, reflecting on Rio's unique blend of natural beauty and cultural energy. Overnight: Novotel Rio Leme Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Early transfer for flights to Manaus (09:00-10:05 and 12:15-15:10), gateway to the Amazon. Watch Brazil's coastline give way to endless rainforest below.

Afternoon Transfer to Amazon Eco Park, your base for jungle exploration. Begin your Amazon experience with twilight activities, perhaps spotting caimans or nocturnal birds.

Evening Dinner at the lodge while surrounded by jungle sounds. Overnight: Amazon Eco Park Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning Each day brings new Amazon adventures: jungle walks revealing medicinal plants, boat trips through flooded forests, fishing for piranhas, or visiting indigenous communities.

Afternoon Continue exploring: spot pink river dolphins, observe diverse birdlife, or learn about rainforest ecology. Cool off in natural swimming areas.

Evening Dinners at the lodge featuring fresh Amazonian ingredients. Night excursions reveal the jungle's nocturnal wonders. Overnight: Amazon Eco Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Wake to a symphony of jungle sounds as dawn breaks over the Amazon. After breakfast featuring fresh tropical fruits, embark on a guided rainforest walk. Your expert naturalist reveals the intricate relationships between plants and animals, pointing out medicinal plants used by indigenous communities for generations. Learn to spot monkeys swinging through the canopy and identify the calls of countless birds hidden in the foliage.

Afternoon Glide through narrow channels in traditional canoes, exploring the mysterious flooded forests where tree tops emerge from dark waters. Your guide demonstrates traditional fishing techniques, perhaps catching piranha using local methods. Visit a riverside community to understand life in the world's largest rainforest, where ancient traditions continue unchanged. Cool off in a natural swimming area while watching for pink river dolphins surfacing nearby.

Evening As sunset approaches, position yourself for wildlife viewing when many species become active. Your guide explains how local people navigate the jungle at night as you search for nocturnal creatures. Return to the lodge for dinner featuring Amazonian ingredients and cooking methods. After dinner, optional night excursion to spot caimans, whose eyes shine red in flashlight beams, and listen to the intensifying chorus of nocturnal insects and frogs. Overnight: Amazon Eco Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Final Amazon breakfast before flights to Foz do Iguaçu (10:55-15:50 and 17:20-19:05), watching rainforest give way to the southern landscapes of Brazil.

Evening Arrive at Viale Cataratas Hotel. Rest before tomorrow's waterfall adventure. Overnight: Viale Cataratas Hotel Meals: Breakfast

Morning Begin your exploration of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side, where panoramic walkways offer sweeping views of this natural wonder. Watch rainbows dance in the mist as hundreds of waterfalls thunder into the gorge below. The Brazilian perspective reveals the full scale of these magnificent falls.

Afternoon Savor a buffet lunch at Porto Canoas Restaurant overlooking the falls. Optional helicopter ride available for aerial views of this spectacular landscape where Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay meet.

Evening Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Brazilian specialties. Return to Viale Cataratas Hotel to rest before tomorrow's Argentine adventure. Overnight: Viale Cataratas Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Cross to the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls, where intricate walkways bring you closer to individual cascades. Feel the spray from the mighty Devil's Throat, the highest and most impressive of the falls.

Afternoon Transfer to airport for your flight to Buenos Aires (18:30-20:30). Watch the subtropical forests give way to the vast Argentine pampas below.

Evening Arrive in sophisticated Buenos Aires, transferring to Carles Hotel. Dinner at hotel, your first taste of Argentina's famous cuisine. Overnight: Carles Hotel Buenos Aires Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning Begin with lunch at Tandoor Buenos Aires, bringing Indian flavors to Argentina. Explore the charming Tigre Delta by private catamaran, witnessing life along the waterways.

Afternoon Comprehensive city tour revealing Buenos Aires' diverse faces: elegant Recoleta Cemetery, historic Plaza de Mayo, colorful La Boca district, and trendy Puerto Madero waterfront. Browse antiques at San Telmo Market.

Evening Experience the passion of Argentine tango at Cafe de los Angelitos, complete with dinner and world-class performance. Overnight: Carles Hotel Buenos Aires Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Final South American breakfast. Time for last-minute shopping or photos before airport transfer.

Departure Return flight to India, carrying memories of an extraordinary journey across a continent: from Incan ruins to Amazon rainforest, Brazilian beaches to Argentine tango, and the mighty Iguazu Falls. Meals: Breakfast