South America Tours 19 Days

Destinations:

Brazil - Argentina - Chile - Peru

Duration:

19 Days / 18 Nights

Service:

Private Customized Packages

Language:

English / Spanish

Overview

Machu Picchu Viajes Peru is a formally established tour operator in Peru, operating under the standards required by tourism authorities. We hold official certifications and work with authorized providers, ensuring safety, high-quality service, and a reliable travel experience throughout the journey. Our services comply with current tourism regulations and best practices for assisting both national and international travelers.

DAY 01: RECEPTION – RIO DE JANEIRO
- Overnight at hotel in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
DAY 02: CITY TOUR RIO DE JANEIRO FULL DAY
- Overnight at hotel in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
DAY 03: FLIGHT RIO DE JANEIRO – FOZ IGUAZÚ (BRAZIL)
- Overnight at hotel in Iguazú (Brazil).
DAY 04: IGUAZÚ FALLS TOUR – BRAZILIAN SIDE
- Overnight at hotel in Iguazú (Brazil).
DAY 05: IGUAZÚ ARGENTINA SIDE – FLIGHT TO BUENOS AIRES
- Overnight at hotel in Buenos Aires (Argentina).
DAY 06: BUENOS AIRES CITY TOUR
- Overnight at hotel in Buenos Aires (Argentina).
DAY 07: FLIGHT BUENOS AIRES – EL CALAFATE
- Overnight at hotel in El Calafate (Argentina).
DAY 08: PERITO MORENO GLACIER – FULL DAY TOUR
- Overnight at hotel in El Calafate (Argentina).
DAY 09: BUS EL CALAFATE – PUERTO NATALES (CHILE)
- Overnight at hotel in Puerto Natales (Chile).
DAY 10: TORRES DEL PAINE PARK FULL DAY TOUR
- Overnight at hotel in Puerto Natales (Chile).
DAY 11: FLIGHT PUERTO NATALES – SANTIAGO DE CHILE
- Overnight at hotel in Santiago (Chile).
DAY 12: CITY TOUR SANTIAGO + VALPARAÍSO & VIÑA DEL MAR
- Overnight at hotel in Santiago (Chile).
DAY 13: FLIGHT SANTIAGO DE CHILE – CUSCO
- Overnight at hotel in Cusco (Peru).
DAY 14: CUSCO CITY TOUR ½ DAY
- Overnight at hotel in Cusco (Peru).
DAY 15: TOUR SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN
- Overnight at hotel in Aguas Calientes (Peru).
DAY 16: MACHU PICCHU TOUR – RETURN TO CUSCO
- Overnight at hotel in Cusco (Peru).
DAY 17: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN FULL DAY TOUR
- Overnight at hotel in Cusco (Peru).
DAY 18: FLIGHT CUSCO – LIMA CITY TOUR ½ DAY
- Overnight at hotel in Lima (Peru).
DAY 19: FLIGHT RETURN LIMA – RIO DE JANEIRO – HOME

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Itinerary

Day 1: RECEPTION IN RIO DE JANEIRO

AM or PM: Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! Upon arrival at the airport, our staff will be waiting to greet you and transfer you comfortably to your hotel.
Arrival at the hotel and check-in.
The rest of the day is free to relax and recover from your journey at your own pace.
Feel free to take a stroll and enjoy your first impressions of this vibrant city.
Overnight at the hotel in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 2: CITY TOUR RIO DE JANEIRO – FULL DAY

06:30 – 07:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – 08:30 hrs: Hotel pick-up and start of the City Tour.
08:30 – 15:00 hrs: Full-day Rio de Janeiro City Tour visiting Christ the Redeemer (entrance included) and Sugarloaf Mountain (cable car included).
12:30 – 13:30 hrs: Buffet lunch included during the tour (drinks and desserts not included).
External view of Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps.
15:00 – 15:45 hrs: Return to the hotel.
Free afternoon for rest or personal activities.
Overnight at the hotel in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 3: FLIGHT RIO DE JANEIRO – FOZ IGUAZÚ (BRAZIL)

07:00 – 08:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 – 09:15 hrs: Hotel pick-up and transfer to Rio de Janeiro International Airport.
09:15 – 11:30 hrs: Check-in, security procedures, and boarding.
12:00 hrs: Flight Rio de Janeiro – Iguazú (reference schedule, subject to confirmation).
14:00 hrs: Arrival at Iguazú Airport (Brazilian side).
14:00 – 14:45 hrs: Meet & greet, baggage claim, and transfer to the hotel.
Free afternoon for rest or personal activities.
Overnight at the hotel in Iguazú (Brazil).

Day 4: IGUAZÚ FALLS TOUR – BRAZILIAN SIDE

07:00 – 08:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – 08:30 hrs: Hotel pick-up and departure to Iguazú National Park (Brazilian side).
09:00 – 13:00 hrs: Guided visit to the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls, walking along panoramic walkways with stunning views of the waterfalls.
13:00 – 14:00 hrs: Free time for lunch inside the park (not included).
14:00 – 15:30 hrs: Visit and tour of the Bird Park.
15:30 – 16:30 hrs: Return to the hotel. Free afternoon for rest or personal activities. Overnight at the hotel in Iguazú (Brazil).

Day 5: IGUAZÚ FALLS – ARGENTINIAN SIDE & FLIGHT TO BUENOS AIRES

07:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 hrs: Departure and bus transfer to the Argentine border.
09:00 – 11:00 hrs: Guided visit to the Argentinian side of Iguazú Falls, walking along panoramic walkways with stunning views of the waterfalls and Devil’s Throat.
13:00 – 14:00 hrs: Free time for lunch (not included).
14:00 – 15:30 hrs: Free time for personal activities inside the park. Afternoon transfer to the airport. Afternoon flight Iguazú – Buenos Aires. Meet & greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Buenos Aires (Argentina).

Day 6: BUENOS AIRES CITY TOUR – ½ DAY

07:30 – 08:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 – 13:30 hrs: Half-day Buenos Aires City Tour, visiting Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, San Telmo, La Boca (Caminito), Recoleta, main avenues, and other highlights of the city.
13:30 hrs: Return to the hotel. Free afternoon for lunch and exploring the city on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Buenos Aires (Argentina).

Day 7: FLIGHT BUENOS AIRES – EL CALAFATE

06:30 – 07:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 hrs: Hotel pick-up and transfer to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP).
08:00 – 10:30 hrs: Check-in, security procedures, and boarding.
11:30 hrs: Domestic flight Buenos Aires – El Calafate (reference schedule, subject to confirmation).
14:30 hrs: Arrival in El Calafate, luggage claim, and meet & greet.
15:00 – 16:00 hrs: Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Free afternoon to rest or explore the city on your own.
Overnight at the hotel in El Calafate (Argentina).

Day 8: PERITO MORENO GLACIER – FULL DAY TOUR

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

Day 9: BUS EL CALAFATE (ARGENTINA) – PUERTO NATALES CHILE)

06:30 – 07:30 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:45 hrs: Hotel pick-up and transfer to the bus terminal in El Calafate.
08:00 hrs: Departure by international tourist bus to Puerto Natales, Chile. Border crossing: Argentina – Chile border procedures with staff assistance.
14:00 – 15:00 hrs: Approximate arrival in Puerto Natales.
15:00 – 16:00 hrs: Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Free afternoon for rest or a walk around town. Overnight at the hotel in Puerto Natales (Chile).

Day 10: 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 11: FLIGHT PUERTO NATALES – SANTIAGO DE CHILE

06:30 – 07:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:15 – 07:45 hrs: Hotel pick-up and transfer to Puerto Natales Airport.
07:45 – 09:30 hrs: Check-in, security procedures, and boarding. Flight Puerto Natales – Santiago de Chile (reference schedule, subject to airline confirmation).
13:00 – 14:00 hrs: Arrival in Santiago, immigration, and baggage claim.
14:00 – 15:00 hrs: Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Free afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Santiago de Chile (Chile).

Day 12: 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 13: FLIGHT SANTIAGO DE CHILE – CUSCO

07:00 – 08:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
11:00 hrs: Hotel pick-up and transfer to Santiago International Airport.
11:00 – 13:40 hrs: Check-in, immigration procedures, security controls, and boarding.
14:40 hrs: Direct flight Santiago de Chile – Cusco (approximately 3 hours).
17:10 hrs: Arrival in Cusco, immigration control, and baggage claim.
18:00 – 18:45 hrs: Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Free evening for rest and acclimatization. Overnight at the hotel in Cusco (Peru).

Day 14: CUSCO CITY TOUR

07:00 – 08:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 hrs: Hotel pick-up and start of the Cusco City Tour.
08:45 – 10:30 hrs: Guided visit to the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) and panoramic walk around Cusco’s Main Square.
10:45 – 13:00 hrs: Visit to the nearby archaeological sites: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay.
13:00 – 13:30 hrs: Return to Cusco city.
Free afternoon for lunch and personal activities.
Overnight at the hotel in Cusco (Peru).

Day 15: 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 – 12:30 hrs: Guided visit to the main archaeological sites and traditional villages of the Sacred Valley.
12:30 – 13:30 hrs: Buffet lunch in Urubamba (included in the tour).
14:00 – 15:00 hrs: Guided visit to the Ollantaytambo archaeological site.
15:30 – 17:30 hrs: Train journey Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
17:30 – 18:00 hrs: Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Aguas Calientes (Peru).

Day 16: 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 – 17:00 hrs: Train journey Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
18:00 – 18:30 hrs: Ground transfer to Cusco.
Overnight at the hotel in Cusco (Peru).

Day 17: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN FULL DAY TOUR

05:00 hrs: Hotel pick-up in Cusco and departure to Vinicunca.
07:30 hrs: Buffet breakfast included en route.
08:30 – 12:00 hrs: Guided hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) with time for photos at the summit.
12:30 hrs: Return by transport to the restaurant.
14:00 hrs: Buffet lunch included at a local restaurant.
6:30 – 17:00 hrs: Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Cusco (Peru).

Day 18: FLIGHT CUSCO – LIMA CITY TOUR

AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
09:47 hrs: Departure on a direct flight from Cusco to Lima (approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes).
11:20 hrs: 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 including: panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, Historic Center of Lima, San Martín Square, Main Square, San Francisco Convent, and Catacombs.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Lima (Peru).

Day 19: FLIGHT LIMA – RIO DE JANEIRO – RETURN HOME

AM: Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pick-up and transfer to Lima International Airport.
Check-in, immigration procedures, and boarding for the international flight.
09:25 hrs: Flight Lima – Rio de Janeiro (approximately 5 hours).
16:30 hrs: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro for your connecting flight home.

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INCLUDED

Airport pickup and transfer Rio de Janeiro airport – hotel – airport (private transportation).
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.
Domestic flight Rio de Janeiro – Foz de Iguazú, including 23 kg checked baggage per person.
Airport pickup and transfer Foz de Iguazú – hotel – airport.
Iguazú Falls Tour – Brazilian Side (full day) with group transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
Transportation Foz de Iguazú – Iguazú Argentina.
Iguazú Falls Tour – Argentinian Side (full day) with group transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
Domestic flight Iguazú Argentina – 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 – El Calafate, including 23 kg checked baggage per person.
Airport pickup and transfer El Calafate airport – hotel – airport.
Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with group transportation, professional guide, entrance fees, and boat.
Transfer hotel – bus terminal El Calafate.
Tourist bus El Calafate – Puerto Natales, including transfer to the hotel.
Torres del Paine National Park Full Day Tour with group transportation and professional guide.
Airport pickup and transfer Puerto Natales airport – hotel – airport.
Domestic flight Puerto Natales – Santiago de Chile, including 23 kg checked baggage per person.
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 de Chile – 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, entrance fees, and lunch.
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, breakfast, lunch, hiking poles, and entrance fees.
Domestic flight Cusco – Lima, including 23 kg checked baggage per person.
Airport pickup and transfer Lima airport – hotel – airport.
Lima City Tour with group transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
Flight Lima – Rio de Janeiro, including 23 kg checked baggage per person.
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):
- 02 nights in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
- 02 nights in Foz de Iguazú (Brazil).
- 02 nights in Buenos Aires (Argentina).
- 02 nights in El Calafate (Argentina).
- 02 nights in Puerto Natales (Chile).
- 02 nights in Santiago de Chile (Chile).
- 04 nights in Cusco (Peru).
- 01 night in Aguas Calientes (Peru).
- 01 night in Lima (Peru).

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.

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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 19 Days

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