Brazil & Peru & Argentina & Bolivia
Cross Continent Rio de Janeiro to Lima & Bolivian Heartland
Viracocha Tour - 21 Night Itinerary
Cross continent odyssey from the Atlantic to the Pacific via the inner heartland, from tropical beaches and magnificent waterfalls to the Inca Heritage with dramatic mountain landscapes to explore remote villages, cosmopolitan cities and colonial history
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Travel Highlights
- Panoramic cross-continent individual tour to Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru
- Atlantic to Pacific Oceans, via vibrant cities, small villages and tall mountains
- Visit the iconic beaches and famous sites of vibrant Rio de Janeiro
- Experience the awesome power and natural beauty of the Iguazu Waterfalls
- Explore the stylish city of Buenos Aires, home to the passionate tango dance
- Discover the contrasting Bolivian cities of Santa Cruz, Sucre and La Paz
- Venture to the origins of the Inca Empire at majestic Lake Titicaca
- Visit dramatic ancient Inca fortress and see rural life in the Sacred Valley
- Colonial Heritage and architecture in Cusco and Lima
- Marvel at Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas and their former capital Cusco
- Experience the superb Peruvian fusion cuisine in Lima's best restaurants
Live Reports from our Guides in Rio, Buenos Aires, Bolivia, Cusco, Lima
Tour Route
- Rio de Janeiro - 3 Nights
- Iguassu Falls - 1 Night
- Buenos Aires - 3 Nights
- Santa Cruz, Sucre & Potosí - 4 Nights
- La Paz - 2 Nights
- Lake Titicaca - 2 Nights
- Sacred Valley of the Incas - 2 Nights
- Machu Picchu - 1 Night
- Machu Picchu & Train to Cusco - 2 Nights
- Lima - 1 Night
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Rio de Janeiro
3 NightsDay 1 - Fly to Rio
Day 2 - Full Day Tour of Rio de Janeiro
Day 3 - At leisure in Rio
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Fly to Rio
Depart on Friday on a daytime flight to Rio de Janeiro, arriving in the evening. You will be met at the airport by our representative who will take you to your hotel in the cosmopolitan beach area of Copacabana, staying for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. On arrival you will have an introduction to the local area which is an opportunity for our guide to provide advice, explain your programme and answer any questions you may have.
Saturday, 14 June 2025
Full Day Tour of Rio de Janeiro
Today you will visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer, perched on Corcovado mountain, granting fabulous views of the city, lagoon and beaches.
You will then continue visiting the historic Royal Palace and cathedral in the centre of the city.
Sunday, 15 June 2025
At leisure in Rio
A day at leisure to explore the city and enjoy the beaches of Rio. There is also a wide choice of optional excursions available, including a tropical islands cruise and a scenic mountain bus ride to the colonial city of Petropolis.

Ipanema Inn Hotel
The Ipanema Inn has a wonderful location in the trendy residential district of Ipanema with numerous shops, bars and restaurant and only 300 meters from the beach.
All the rooms have private facilities, free WiFi, air conditioning, cable TV and minibar. Some have private balconies. The restaurant and bar serve Brazilian specialties and exotic local…

Windsor Excelsior Hotel
A modern hotel overlooking Copacabana Beach with 233 rooms and suites, all with air conditioning, internet, mini bar, safe and en-suite bathroom with hair-dryer as well as 24-hour room service. All rooms have twin beds that can be pushed together and made up as doubles. The top floor has a wonderful view of the beach…

Copacabana Palace
This grand, European-style hotel is a listed building with 226 rooms, a large swimming pool, fitness centre and sauna, rooftop tennis court, shops, business centre, piano bar and three of Rio's finest elegant restaurants.
All the rooms are large and spacious, decorated in a classic elegant style, fully air-conditioned with cable TV, electronic safe deposit…

Iguassu Falls
1 NightDay 4 - Visit the Iguassu Falls
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Visit the Iguassu Falls
Transfer to Rio airport and fly to Foz do Iguassu where we visit the spectacular waterfalls spanning an incredible 2,470m. We visit the Brazilian side for a panoramic view along the raised walkways giving perfect photo opportunities of the many cascades of thunderous water. We then transfer to the Argentinian side, for a perspective from above and walks along the trails. Spend one night at our hotel overlooking the falls on a bed and breakfast basis.

La Reserva Virgin Lodge
Located in the forest outside of the town of Puerto Iguazu, and 15 minutes from the falls, La Cantera Jungle Lodge has rooms in a series of bungalows connected by raised walkways. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, with a balcony looking out into the forest as well as private facilities and air conditioning.…

Gran Melia Iguazu
Set within the Iguazu National Park the Gran Melia Iguazu Hotel is a three-story hotel with spectaculars views of the magnificent Iguazu Falls. It is the only hotel with rooms that look directly over the Falls.
The superb public facilities include an infinity pool with views of the Iguazu Falls, the Yasi Spa and health club,…

Awasi Iguazu
Awasi Iguazú is located on the Argentinian side of the Iguazú Falls. The hotel has the same philosophy as all Awasi hotels: assigning a private vehicle and guide per room to provide guests with personalised services and tailor-made experiences.
The 14 suites (including one master suite) are located in a private reserve on the edge of…

Buenos Aires
3 NightsDay 5 - Travel to Buenos Aires
Day 6 - Guided Tour of Buenos Aires
Day 7 - At leisure in Buenos Aires
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- Accommodation
Travel to Buenos Aires
After a morning at leisure to further enjoy the forest and views of the Iguassu Falls. We then transfer to the airport and fly to Buenos Aires where we transfer to your chosen hotel for a 3-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Guided Tour of Buenos Aires
Today our local guide will show you this cultural, cosmopolitan city, dubbed the 'Paris of Latin America'. We pass through the colourful quarter of La Boca, birthplace of the tango, the main square with the Presidential Palace and end our explorations at the elegant Parque de Recoleta with its smart bars and street cafés.
Thursday, 19 June 2025
At leisure in Buenos Aires
Today you are free to explore Buenos Aires city on your own, maybe watch a tango show in bohemian San Telmo, have a tango lesson yourself or take one of our optional excursions.

Cyan Hotel de las Americas
An elegant hotel with spacious rooms and situated in the heart of the Barrio Norte, an elegant residential and commercial district, within comfortable walking distance of the exclusive shops of the Santa Fe and 9 de Julio avenues. All 162 rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone, mini-bar, and air-conditioning. There is 24 hour room…

Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel
The Loi Suites Hotel is located in the Recoleta area of Buenos Aires, close to the best shops and the trendy cafes overlooking the park.
The hotel has 112 air-conditioned rooms and suites combining style, comfort and technology. All decorated with tasteful beiges and creams creating a relaxing home away from home. T
There is…

Alvear Palace Hotel
In 1932 a classic was born in Buenos AIres, the Alvear Palace Hotel, a genuine palace right in the heart of the city. Constructed of materials imported from France, the hotel became one of the most characteristic buildings in town, strictly keeping the Louis XVI style.
Situated in the elegant quarter of Recoleta, close to…

Santa Cruz, Sucre & Potosí
4 NightsDay 8 - Fly to Santa Cruz
Day 9 - Fly to Sucre
Day 10 - Tarabuco Market
Day 11 - Day trip to Potosí
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- Accommodation
Fly to Santa Cruz
Today we fly to the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz for a 1-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. An elegant city located on the Parai River, Santa Cruz was founded by the Spanish in the 1500's. The Veloso Tours local guide will show you the impressive colonial centre and cathedral.
Saturday, 21 June 2025
Fly to Sucre
Transfer to the airport and fly to Sucre, an attractive, temperate city, with numerous museums and where buildings retain their colonial charm, preserving the traditional white façades. Your local guide will escort you on a tour of the city in the afternoon. We stay 3-nights including breakfast daily.
Sunday, 22 June 2025
Tarabuco Market
Today enjoy a full day excursion (including lunch) to Tarabuco market, where locals, dressed in their unique costumes, sit behind pyramids of coca leaves and fruit, whilst others sell their traditional woven goods.
Monday, 23 June 2025
Day-trip to Potosí
The day begins with a journey to Potosí, (4070m). Towering over the city, the Cerro Rico is an imposing, colourful mountain whose stores of precious metals, although seriously depleted, are still mined. We take an afternoon visit to the old Spanish Mint before returning to Sucre.

Hotel de Su Merced
Located in the centre of Sucre only 1 km from Bolivar Park, Hotel de Su Merced is a colonial style hotel - a good base to explore the city.
The air-conditioned rooms have comfortable beds, private bathroom, TV, free W-Fi, wardrobe, and a view of the garden. Public facilities include a bar, restaurant, rooftop terrace with lovely views, garden…

La Paz
2 NightsDay 12 - Fly to La Paz
Day 13 - Guided tour of La Paz
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- Accommodation
Fly to La Paz
Morning transfer to Sucre airport and fly to La Paz, the world's highest capital city (3,636m), where you stay for 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. La Paz is a bustling city settled in a large basin, where adobe houses cling precariously to the sheer sides.
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Guided tour of La Paz
Enjoy a tour with our local guide following a maze of streets and alleyways to visit plazas, churches and the Indian half of the city where the streets are lined with stalls selling wonderful weavings, traditional musical instruments and jewellery.
We continue to the witches' market, where charismatic ladies sell a range of herbs, bottled potions and amulets to cure all illness.

Hotel Rosario La Paz
Located in the heart of La Paz, Hotel Rosario is a friendly, colonial style hotel with comfortable rooms, spacious lounge area, delightful inner courtyard and roof terrace.
The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in the Andean region, with FREE Wi-Fi and private bathroom with shower.
The hotel is close to many quality restaurants and the museums and…

Casa Grande Hotel
Located in the heart of La Paz’s south zone, a modern, stylish and luxurious hotel awaits. Guests arriving in the lobby are greeted by a fresh and stimulating ambience featuring a bright, glass atrium, tranquil interior gardens, and eclectic décor.
The hotel has 65 air-conditioned rooms. The Deluxe Kings have free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, LED TVs…

Lake Titicaca
2 NightsDay 14 - Sun Island, Lake Titicaca
Day 15 - Puno, Lake Titicaca
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Sun Island, Lake Titicaca
We leave La Paz, heading north overland to Lake Titicaca. We cross the straits of Tiquina and drive along the lake shore with the snow-capped mountains in the background. Visit the village of Copacabana, Bolivia's main pilgrimage centre and the Calvario hill high above the lake. After an included lunch, we take a boat trip on Lake Titicaca to Sun Island and walk to your hotel admiring the panoramic view of the lake in this extraordinary setting. There is time to walk and explore, relax and admire Lake Titicaca. We overnight on Sun Island including breakfast.
Friday, 27 June 2025
Puno, Lake Titicaca
At leisure on Sun Island in the morning to walk and explore. In the afternoon, we take a boat across the lake to Puno on the Peruvian side, staying at our lakeside hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

Ecolodge La Estancia
An ideal spot destination in one of the most mystic places of the Andean regions that is in harmony with the nature from the Island of the Sun and Lake Titicaca, and which respects and conserves the cultural traditions of the local aymaras.
The use of traditional Andean architecture from the area has been maintained in…

Casa Andina Private Collection
Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, in the surroundings of Puno city, the Casa Andina Private Collection Puno sits at 3,800 meters above sea level. Each of the 46 rooms includes a cable TV, heating, telephone, safe deposit box and a large private bathroom with hairdryer. The hotel features an excellent restaurant with stunning…

Titilaka Lodge
Experience Lake Titicaca on a secluded private peninsula staying in a luxury lodge on the lake shore.
Titilaka Lodge features sumptuous lake view suites, intimate fireside dining, wraparound terraces, and a heated outdoor pool. A serene setting, surrounded by incomparably blue waters, graced with dramatic dawns and spectacular sunsets.
The lodge is all-inclusive, with 18…

Sacred Valley of the Incas
2 NightsDay 16 - Andean Explorer train to Cusco
Day 17 - Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Andean Explorer train to Cusco
We board the luxury Andean Explorer train to Cusco, crossing dramatic Andean landscapes in what is one of the world's most scenic rail journeys. At your table by the window, where included lunch and afternoon tea is served, watch wide panoramas and pass small villages and isolated stations, where people wait to sell their wares.
On arrival in Cusco, you will be met by our representative and taken to your hotel in the Urubamba Valley - "Sacred Valley of the Incas" for a 2 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Sunday, 29 June 2025
Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Today we are up early to enjoy an included full-day excursion (including lunch) in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Drive through the beautiful valley, visiting the ruins of Ollantaytambo, a massive temple fortress, spend time at the Pisac market, where people come from miles around to buy and sell, and enjoy the views and history in the spectacular site of Pisac ruins.

Pakaritampu
The Pakaritampu Hotel is located in Ollantaytambo in the heart of the Sacred Valley; ideally situated for exploring the Sacred Valley, starting the Inca Trail, and taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The hotel has large gardens hosting a variety of local plants and flowers and is a series of four separate buildings, built according…

Casa Andina Premium
Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, just 10 km from Ollantaytambo train station. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers an Andean spa and a Gym, restaurant, bar, room service, telescope to view the night sky and business centre with internet access. From…

Sol Y Luna
Located in Huicho in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Sol y Luna has a stunning setting between the snow-capped mountain ranges of the Cordillera del Vilcanota and the Cordillera del Vilcabamba.
The hotel is a series of adobe bungalows, each with private facilities and a terrace, decorated in a rustic style and set…

Machu Picchu
1 NightDay 18 - Journey by train to Machu Picchu
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- Accommodation
Journey to Machu Picchu
An early morning transfer to the train station for a stunning Peru rail journey along the Urubamba River. A glorious trip with fantastic views, culminating in the breath-taking Machu Picchu. On arrival, our local guide will take you to the ancient citadel high in the Andes on a guided tour of the archaeological site. A truly memorable experience. We then check into our hotel for a 1-night stay including breakfast.

El Mapi
A smart and contemporary hotel, located in the heart of Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes); the perfect spot to start enjoying a once in lifetime experience to the Citadel of Machu Picchu: the Lost City of the Incas. El Mapi hotel is located just a few steps from the main square and the train station,…

Casa Andina Classic
Located by train station, the hotel is modern, functional but bland, useful for an overnight stay. The standard rooms have no windows but others look out over the station or behind to the Urubamba river.

Sanctuary Lodge, Belmond Hotels
Set in its own gardens and the only hotel in such close proximity to the magical ruins, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge offers twenty-nine well-appointed rooms and two suites. Also located just outside the gates to the Lost city of the Incas, this beautiful hotel is the only one to command views of the site.…

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Conveniently located next to the train station in Aguas Calientes, all cabanas have spacious rooms with en-suete bathrooms and are set amongst dense vegetation with gardens spread through the grounds, linked by winding paths. there is a restaurant & bar, a spa, walks and an orchid trail, that combined with the lush vegetation of the…

Machu Picchu & Train to Cusco
2 NightsDay 19 - Explore Machu Picchu. Train to Cusco and overnight
Day 20 - Guided tour of Cusco and Sacsayhuaman
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Cusco
Morning to explore Machu Picchu at leisure with the possibility of the option trek up Huayna Picchu mountain. Please contact us for ticket. Or you may trek to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate. Afternoon, return train journey from Machu Picchu to Cusco and overnight.
Wednesday, 02 July 2025
Cusco
Today enjoy a full day guided tour exploring Cusco and the ruins in the surrounding area. We visit the beautiful colonial buildings that rest upon Inca foundations and that have remained unchanged over the centuries. In the afternoon, we visit the mighty Inca fortress and religious site of Sacsayhuamán, an astounding megalithic structure, whose massive stones, weighing over 100 tons, fit together with incredible perfection.

Casa San Blas
The Boutique Hotel Casa San Blas provides a service based on personalised attention within the context of a friendly, home-like atmosphere. The hotel is located in the historic artisans quarter of San Blas, just two and a half blocks from Cusco's main plaza. The rooms are decorated with a select collection of weavings designed to…

Costa Del Sol Picoaga
The Costa Del Sol Picoaga Hotel occupies an original Colonial mansion built for a Spanish nobleman, shown in its stonework arches and large courtyard. Located just 2 minutes from the main square, the hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the city. The 70 rooms are well decorated, comfortable and modern, all with…

Belmond Monasterio de Cusco
Built 300 years ago atop Inca foundations, the building was originally the Seminary of San Antonio Abad. In 1995, the seminary was tastefully converted into a luxury hotel while still preserving its original architecture of arched galleries surrounding two elegant colonial style courtyards. The Belmond Monasterio de Cusco is Cuzco's premier hotel, providing its guests…

La Casona
Enjoy superb cuisine, elegant furnishings, attentive service and spacious rooms in the first luxury boutique hotel in Cusco, with a unique mix of culture and tradition. Carefully restored from its former life as a 16th century mansion, La Casona presents modern luxury without sacrificing authenticity. Eleven spacious suites surround a sumptuous courtyard. Contemporary amenities create the…

Lima
1 NightDay 21 - Fly to Lima
Day 22 - Flight back home
Day 23 - Arrive in the UK
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- Accommodation
Fly to Lima
We take a morning flight to Lima today and transfer to our hotel for our final night in Peru (including breakfast) in the elegant quarter of Miraflores. In the afternoon our local Veloso Tours guide will show you the grand colonial squares and the Larco Herrera Museum, which houses fascinating artefacts from pre-Inca and Inca times.
Friday, 04 July 2025
Departure
Morning at leisure, before transferring to the airport for an overnight direct flight home. Or extend your trip to walk the Inca Trail or explore the natural wonders of the Amazon rainforest.
Saturday, 05 July 2025
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.

Allpa
This small contemporary hotel is located in the heart of Miraflores, with plenty of access to local conveniences such as restaurants and shops. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and modern although simple in character, and all with modern amenities such as WiFi, air conditioning and private facilities. The hotel has a bar and restaurant serving…

Casa Andina Private Collection
The stylish Casa Andina Private Collection is located in the heart of Miraflores, close to many excellent restaurants. The 148 rooms are furnished in the modern European style, with modern amenities and private facilities. There is a lounge, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, and adjoining sandwich cafe for light snacks.
Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast…

Belmond Miraflores Park
The Belmond Miraflores Park is a deluxe oceanfront boutique hotel surrounded by a lush gardens, located in Miraflores, one of Limas most exclusive residential districts.
A modern exterior hides a touch of finesse throughout the hotel, whose 81 rooms and suites are luxuriously decorated with marble and granite bathrooms and king size beds. The observatory Restaurant on…
Price Guidelines
Season | Low Season | High Season | ||
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Travel Dates | Rest of the year | 1 July - 12 Aug, 9 Dec - 31 Dec | ||
Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Tourist | First |
Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £6,774 | £8,131 | £8,084 | £9,455 |
Single Traveller - Own Room | £8,870 | £10,051 | £10,900 | £12,096 |
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- 23 Days / 21 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
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- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 21 breakfasts and 7 lunches
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