Jacana

Summary of nights: Rio 3, Foz do Iguaçu 2, Asuncion 1, La Paz 3, Copacabana (Lake Titicaca) 1, Puno 1, Cusco 2, Sacred Valley 1; Machu Picchu 1, Cusco 2, Lima 1.

• Ride the train up Corcovado mountain for Rio’s panoramic views.
• Wander the walkways among the thundering falls at tropical Iguazú.
• Exotic La Paz, Bolivia’s captivating and photogenic capital.
• Discover the picturesque rural backroads of the altiplano.
• Lake Titicaca’s enchanted waters and Sun Island by boat.
• Explore the treasures of the Inca heartland of Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Fly UK – Rio, arriving day 2.
Days 2- 4 At leisure in Rio. City tour and excursions to Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado.
Days 5,6 Fly to Iguazu Falls and explore the surrounding national park.
Day 7 Drive to Paraguay into Asunción.
Days 8- 10 Fly to La Paz and explore life in the world’s highest capital city. Optional trips to surrounding ruins and nearby ski slope.
Day 11 Spectacular journey across the altiplano to the shore of Lake Titicaca. Venture out by boat onto the lake.
Day 12 Follow the shoreline and cross the Peruvian border to Puno.
Day 13 Scenic bus ride across the Andes to Cusco.
Day 14 Explore the Inca capital of Cusco and archeological sites niearby.
Day 15 Day excursion to the Sacred Valley.
Day 16 Train to Machu Picchu – overnight Aguas Calientes.
Day 17 Revisit the archaeological site (optional) and
return to Cusco.
Day 18 At leisure in Cusco.
Day 19 Fly to Lima.
Day 20 UK clients depart, arriving day 21.

A few days to spare?

Take a look at our suggested extensions, or our tailor-made section, for some inspiring ideas on how to spend a few extra days from unwinding on tropical beaches, exploring the Amazon basin, cruising around the Galápagos islands or discovering impressive ancient sites. Our Adventure project in Peru, new for 2008, offers an exciting opportunity to get involved with rainforest conservation.

Trip Profile

Transport: 3 flights (longest 3 hrs), 2 train journeys (3½ hours each), 4 road journeys (longest 6 hrs).
Accommodation: Small, comfortable medium class and simple hotels, modern and colonial in style, private bathroom.
Meals: Breakfast daily.
Included excursions: Corcovado, Rio; Iguazú Falls (Brazilian and Argentine sides); La Paz walking tour; boat trip to Sun island; Cusco city tour; Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu; Lima walking tour.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.