South America Tours 17 Days

Destinations:

Peru - Chile - Argentina - Brazil

Duration:

17 Days / 16 Nights

Service:

Private Customized Packages

Language:

English / Spanish

Overview

Machu Picchu Viajes Peru is a trusted tour operator with years of experience crafting unforgettable journeys across South America. We are fully licensed and work exclusively with certified local providers, guaranteeing safety, comfort, and personalized service at every step of your trip. From the moment you arrive until your final departure, our team is committed to delivering a seamless and memorable travel experience for every traveler.

DAY 01: RECEPTION – LIMA CITY TOUR
- Overnight at hotel in Lima (Peru).
DAY 02: FLIGHT LIMA – CUSCO CITY TOUR
- Overnight at hotel in Cusco (Peru).
DAY 03: TOUR SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN
- Overnight at hotel in Aguas Calientes (Peru).
DAY 04: MACHU PICCHU TOUR – RETURN TO CUSCO
- Overnight at hotel in Cusco (Peru).
DAY 05: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN FULL DAY TOUR
- Overnight at hotel in Cusco (Peru).
DAY 06: FLIGHT CUSCO – SANTIAGO DE CHILE
- Overnight at hotel in Santiago (Chile).
DAY 07: CITY TOUR SANTIAGO + VALPARAÍSO & VIÑA DEL MAR
- Overnight at hotel in Santiago (Chile).
DAY 08: FLIGHT SANTIAGO – PUERTO NATALES
- Overnight at hotel in Puerto Natales (Chile).
DAY 09: TORRES DEL PAINE PARK FULL DAY TOUR
- Overnight at hotel in Puerto Natales (Chile).
DAY 10: BUS PUERTO NATALES (CHILE) – EL CALAFATE (ARGENTINA)
- Overnight at hotel in El Calafate (Argentina).
DAY 11: PERITO MORENO GLACIER – FULL DAY TOUR
- Overnight at hotel in El Calafate (Argentina).
DAY 12: FLIGHT EL CALAFATE – BUENOS AIRES
- Overnight at hotel in Buenos Aires (Argentina).
DAY 13: BUENOS AIRES CITY TOUR ½ DAY – FLIGHT TO IGUAZÚ
- Overnight at hotel in Iguazú (Argentina).
DAY 14: IGUAZÚ FALLS TOUR – ARGENTINIAN SIDE
- Overnight at hotel in Iguazú (Argentina).
DAY 15: IGUAZÚ FALLS TOUR – BRAZILIAN SIDE & FLIGHT TO RIO DE JANEIRO
- Overnight at hotel in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
DAY 16: CITY TOUR RIO DE JANEIRO – FULL DAY
- Overnight at hotel in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
DAY 17: FLIGHT RETURN RIO DE JANEIRO – HOME

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Itinerary

Day 1: RECEPTION – LIMA CITY TOUR

AM: Arrival in Lima. Meet & greet at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Free time for rest and lunch (not included).
14:00 – 18:00 hrs: Lima City Tour: panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, Historic Center of Lima, San Martín Square, Main Square, and San Francisco Convent with Catacombs.
Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Lima (Peru).

Day 2: FLIGHT LIMA – CUSCO CITY TOUR

06:30 – 07:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 hrs: Hotel pick-up and transfer to Lima International Airport.
08:00 – 10:15 hrs: Check-in, security procedures, and boarding.
10:15 – 11:40 hrs: Flight Lima – Cusco (reference schedule, subject to confirmation).
11:40 – 13:00 hrs: Arrival in Cusco, meet & greet, and transfer to the hotel.
13:30 – 18:00 hrs: Cusco City Tour: Qoricancha, Main Square, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay.
Overnight at the hotel in Cusco (Peru).

Day 3: TOUR SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN

06:30 – 07:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:00 – 07:30 hrs: Hotel pick-up and departure to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
08:00 – 13:00 hrs: Guided visit to the main archaeological sites and traditional villages of the Sacred Valley.
13:00 – 14:00 hrs: Free time for lunch in Urubamba (not included).
15:00 – 16:00 hrs: Guided visit to the Ollantaytambo archaeological site.
16:30 – 18:30 hrs: Train journey Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
18:30 – 19:00 hrs: Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Aguas Calientes (Peru).

Day 4: MACHU PICCHU TOUR – RETURN TO CUSCO

06:00 – 06:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:00 – 08:00 hrs: Departure and bus ride up to Machu Picchu.
08:00 – 11:00 hrs: Guided visit to the Machu Picchu citadel.
12:00 – 15:00 hrs: Return to Aguas Calientes and free time for lunch (not included).
15:00 – 18:00 hrs: Train journey Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
18:00 – 19:30 hrs: Ground transfer to Cusco. Overnight at the hotel in Cusco (Peru).

Day 5: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN FULL DAY TOUR

04:30 – 05:00 hrs: Hotel pick-up in Cusco and departure by tourist transportation.
07:30 hrs: Breakfast at a local restaurant.
08:30 – 09:45 hrs: Guided hike to Rainbow Mountain (moderate pace, with stops for rest and photos).
09:45 – 10:30 hrs: Free time at the main viewpoint for photos and to enjoy the scenery.
10:30 – 11:30 hrs: Hike back to the starting point.
12:30 hrs: Lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30 – 17:00 hrs: Return to Cusco. Approximate arrival at your hotel at 17:00 hrs. Overnight at the hotel in Cusco (Peru).

Day 6: FLIGHT CUSCO – SANTIAGO DE CHILE

06:30 – 07:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 hrs: Transfer to Cusco International Airport.
08:00 – 10:00 hrs: Check-in, immigration procedures, and boarding.
11:07 hrs: Direct international flight Cusco – Santiago de Chile.
14:30 – 15:30 hrs: Arrival in Santiago, immigration, and baggage claim.
15:30 – 16:15 hrs: Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Free afternoon to walk around. Overnight at the hotel in Santiago de Chile (Chile).

Day 7: FULL DAY TOUR SANTIAGO + VALPARAÍSO & VIÑA DEL MAR

06:00 – 07:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30 hrs: Hotel pick-up and start of the tour.
07:30 – 09:30 hrs: Santiago City Tour visiting Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Presidential Palace, Santa Lucía Hill, and the historic and modern districts of the city.
09:30 – 13:00 hrs: Drive to Valparaíso and guided visit of the city.
13:00 – 14:00 hrs: Free time for lunch (not included).
14:00 – 16:00 hrs: Visit to Viña del Mar, including the port area, Cerro Alegre, Flower Clock, and coastal avenue.
16:00 – 18:30 hrs: Return to Santiago. Overnight at the hotel in Santiago de Chile (Chile).

Day 8: FLIGHT SANTIAGO – PUERTO NATALES

05:30 – 06:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
06:45 hrs: Hotel pick-up and transfer to Santiago International Airport.
06:45 – 08:30 hrs: Check-in, security procedures, and boarding.
09:23 hrs: Flight Santiago de Chile – Puerto Natales.
13:59 hrs: Arrival in Puerto Natales, baggage claim, and meet & greet.
14:30 – 15:00 hrs: Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Free afternoon for rest or a short walk around Puerto Natales. Overnight at the hotel in Puerto Natales (Chile).

Day 9: TORRES DEL PAINE PARK – FULL DAY TOUR

06:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30 hrs: Departure from the hotel.
09:30 – 16:30 hrs: Full-day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park, visiting Laguna Amarga, Lake Sarmiento, Salto Grande, Lake Pehoé, and scenic viewpoints throughout the park. Free time for lunch inside the park (not included).
17:00 – 19:00 hrs: Return to Puerto Natales. Overnight at the hotel in Puerto Natales (Chile).

Day 10: BUS PUERTO NATALES (CHILE) – EL CALAFATE (ARGENTINA)

06:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30 hrs: Transfer to the bus terminal.
08:00 hrs: Departure by international tourist bus to El Calafate. Chile – Argentina border crossing with staff assistance.
14:00 hrs: Approximate arrival in El Calafate. Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Free afternoon to walk around. Overnight at the hotel in El Calafate (Argentina).

Day 11: PERITO MORENO GLACIER – FULL DAY TOUR

07:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 hrs: Departure to Los Glaciares National Park. Upon arrival, board a boat at Puerto Bajo de las Sombras for a close-up view of the glacier wall.
10:00 – 15:30 hrs: Visit to Perito Moreno Glacier. Walk along panoramic walkways and enjoy spectacular viewpoints. Free time for lunch inside the park (not included).
16:00 – 18:00 hrs: Return to El Calafate. Overnight at the hotel in El Calafate (Argentina).

Day 12: FLIGHT EL CALAFATE – BUENOS AIRES

07:30 – 08:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30 hrs: Hotel pick-up and transfer to El Calafate Airport.
09:30 – 11:45 hrs: Check-in, security procedures, and boarding.
12:45 hrs: Direct flight El Calafate – Buenos Aires.
15:45 hrs: Arrival in Buenos Aires, baggage claim, and meet & greet.
16:15 – 17:00 hrs: Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Free afternoon to walk around. Overnight at the hotel in Buenos Aires (Argentina).

Day 13: BUENOS AIRES CITY TOUR ½ DAY – FLIGHT TO IGUAZÚ

07:30 – 08:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30 – 13:00 hrs: Half-day Buenos Aires City Tour with bilingual guide, visiting the main highlights of the city.
13:00 – 17:30 hrs: Return to the hotel and free time for lunch and rest.
17:30 hrs: Hotel pick-up and transfer to Buenos Aires Airport (Aeroparque).
17:30 – 19:30 hrs: Check-in, security procedures, and boarding.
20:00 hrs: Direct flight Buenos Aires – Iguazú.
21:49 hrs: Arrival in Iguazú, meet & greet, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Iguazú (Argentina).

Day 14: IGUAZÚ FALLS TOUR – ARGENTINIAN SIDE

07:00 – 08:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – 08:30 hrs: Departure to Iguazú National Park (Argentinian side).
09:00 – 15:00 hrs: Guided visit to Iguazú Falls, walking along the main circuits and panoramic walkways, including Devil’s Throat. Free time for lunch inside the park (not included).
15:30 – 16:30 hrs: Return to the hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel in Iguazú (Argentina).

Day 15: IGUAZÚ FALLS TOUR – BRAZILIAN SIDE & FLIGHT TO RIO DE JANEIRO

07:00 – 08:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – 08:30 hrs: Departure to Brazil and transfer to Iguaçu National Park (Brazilian side).
09:30 – 12:30 hrs: Guided visit along the panoramic walkways with views of the waterfalls and Devil’s Throat. Optional: helicopter flight over the falls (not included).
12:30 – 14:00 hrs: Visit and tour of the Bird Park.
14:00 hrs: Free time for lunch (not included).
15:30 hrs: Transfer to the airport.
17:00 – 18:30 hrs: Check-in, security procedures, and boarding.
20:00 hrs: Flight Iguazú – Rio de Janeiro. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

Day 16: CITY TOUR RIO DE JANEIRO – FULL DAY

07:00 – 08:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel and hotel pick-up.
09:00 – 16:30 hrs: Full-day Rio de Janeiro City Tour: Christ the Redeemer, external view of Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome, Metropolitan Cathedral, Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain (cable car included). Buffet lunch included during the tour.
16:30 – 17:30 hrs: Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

Day 17: RETURN RIO DE JANEIRO – HOME

AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time to rest and relax.
At the appropriate time, according to your flight schedule: hotel pick-up and transfer to Rio de Janeiro International Airport.
International return flight to your home city (schedule subject to confirmation).

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What's included?

INCLUDED

Airport pickup and transfer Lima airport – hotel – airport (private transportation).
Lima City Tour with group transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
Domestic flight Lima – Cusco, including 23 kg checked baggage per person.
Airport pickup and transfer Cusco airport – hotel – airport.
Cusco City Tour (half day) with group transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with group transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
Round-trip train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (Expedition class or similar).
Round-trip bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
Guided tour at Machu Picchu with professional English/Spanish-speaking guide.
Private transportation Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour with transportation, professional guide, entrance fees, breakfast, and lunch.
Direct international flight Cusco – Santiago de Chile.
Airport pickup and transfer Santiago airport – hotel – airport.
Santiago City Tour + Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Full Day Tour with private transportation and professional guide.
Domestic flight Santiago – Puerto Natales, including 23 kg checked baggage per person.
Airport pickup and transfer Puerto Natales airport – hotel – airport.
Torres del Paine National Park Full Day Tour with group transportation and professional guide.
Overland bus transfer Puerto Natales (Chile) – El Calafate (Argentina) with border crossing assistance.
Transfers and assistance in El Calafate.
Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with group transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
Domestic flight El Calafate – Buenos Aires, including 23 kg checked baggage per person.
Airport pickup and transfer Buenos Aires airport – hotel – airport.
Buenos Aires City Tour (half day) with group transportation and professional guide.
Domestic flight Buenos Aires – Iguazú (Argentina), including 23 kg checked baggage per person.
Airport pickup and transfer Iguazú airport – hotel – airport.
Iguazú Falls Tour – Argentinian Side (full day) with group transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
Iguazú Falls Tour – Brazilian Side (half day) with group transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
Domestic flight Iguazú – Rio de Janeiro, including 23 kg checked baggage per person.
Airport pickup and transfer Rio de Janeiro airport – hotel – airport.
Rio de Janeiro Full Day City Tour including: Christ the Redeemer (entrance included), Sugarloaf Mountain (cable car and entrance included), panoramic city tour with professional guide, and buffet lunch included.
Daily breakfast at hotels throughout the itinerary.
Professional local guides (Spanish/English) throughout the entire trip.
Permanent assistance during the entire journey.
Chilean and Argentinian visa application process for Philippine passport holders.
Accommodation in 3-star or 4-star category hotels (upon client request):
- 01 night in Lima (Peru).
- 03 nights in Cusco (Peru).
- 01 night in Aguas Calientes (Peru).
- 02 nights in Santiago de Chile (Chile).
- 02 nights in Puerto Natales (Chile).
- 02 nights in El Calafate (Argentina).
- 01 night in Buenos Aires (Argentina).
- 02 nights in Iguazú – Argentinian side (Argentina).
- 02 nights in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

NOT INCLUDED

International round-trip flight from your home country to South America.
Lunches and dinners not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
Beverages during meals.
Consular fees and visa costs for Chile and Argentina (if required according to the passenger’s nationality).
Travel insurance (mandatory must include medical repatriation and loss of luggage coverage).
Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff (not mandatory but highly recommended).
Personal expenses and optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Prices & Options

Opción 1

Group Tours

Before: $205 USD

From $5.150 USD

Per person

COST WITH HOTELS 3*** CATEGORY:

DOUBLE ROOM

Opción 2

Group Tours

From $5.500 USD

Per person

COST WITH HOTELS 4*** CATEGORY:

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Joanne G

USA, 1 contribution

★★★★★

Unforgettable Experience

Recommended by a friend, this is an efficient, helpful and responsive agency.

We met our guide the day before the tour, which gave us a chance to get to know each other. Saul was very friendly; he adapted to our pace and enriched the tour with historical anecdotes about the site.

He even recommended places to visit in Aguas Calientes. Beyond the incredible cultural experience, it was also a wonderful human connection.

Written in May 2026

Evangeline Dionisio

Jurupa Valley, California · 14 contributions

14 Days Trip in Peru

My experience on this trip was wonderful. My tour guide Tatiana was excellent.

Written in Apr 2026

Chin L

2 contributions

15 Days In-Depth Tour of Peru

The tour was good but not very suitable for elderly travelers because of the early wake-up times.

The long bus trip from Nazca to Arequipa was especially tough. We left Nazca at 4 PM and arrived in Arequipa around 2:30 AM.

Tour guide Tatiana and all drivers did a very good job.

Martin K

Berlin, Germany · 1 contribution

Amazing Machu Picchu and Inca Trail Experience

I booked with MVP Experiences on the recommendation of a Peruvian friend and could not be happier.

Everything was organized perfectly and communication was excellent from start to finish.

Our guide Domingo was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Peru, the Inca Empire, and Machu Picchu.

After two days, it felt like we had been friends for years. Highly recommended.

Written in Mar 2026

South America Tours 17 Days

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