Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Airport Pick-up
Welcome to join our Brazil and Peru tour. After you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, our driver will pick you up at Rio de Janeiro International Airport and transfer you to the hotel and check in. The airport is about 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) away from the city. You can enjoy the rest of the day on your own. Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 2: Rio de Janeiro Highlights with Christ the Redeemer
After one night rest and breakfast, the guide and the driver will pick you up in the refresh morning and start the sightseeing tour. The first stop is Statue of Christ the Redeemer on the top of Corcovado Mountain, the best place to overlook Rio de Janeiro. Standing on the mountain top, the giant Christ the Redeemer can be seen from most part of the city day and night and has become the most well-known landmark of the city. The next stop is Tijuca Forest which is described as the biggest rainforest in city. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 3: Full Day City Attraction in Rio de Janeiro
On the second day of the Brazil and Peru tour the guide and the driver will accompany you to visit Sugarloaf Mountain. The cable car will lead you to the hilltop where you can overlook the city and beautiful Guanabara Bay. Next, go to visit Maracanã stadium and Rio's Cathedral staircase. At last, have a walk in the old Rio and visit the "Cultural Corridor" there. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 4: Fly to the Amazing Iguazu Falls
After breakfast, your driver will send you to the airport for flight to Iguazu. Upon arrival, the local guide and the driver will pick you up and lead you to visit the world famous Iguazu Falls on the Brazillian side. The visit will last for half a day. Lunch is at your own expense. Afternoon we'll visit Iguazu Bird Park, the biggest bird park in South Africa by the side of the Iguazu Falls. You will see cute parrots, toucans and other tropical birds. Check in the hotel after today's sightseeing. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wish Foz do Iguacu (4 stars)
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Day 5: Visit Iguazu Falls from Argentinian Side
After breakfast, the guide and the driver will escort you to cross the border to the Argentina Iguazu Park, taking 1 hour. We'll appreciate the falls closely in the park. In the center of the falls is the giant waterfall "Devil's Throat". The visit time here is about half a day. Lunch is on your own. After, go to visit the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Station, the second biggest hydroelectric power station in the world. After the tour, drive back to the Iguazu Hotel at Brazil side by the coming way. Tips: As you will pass the border today, you are kindly advised to check with your local Embassy(s) in advance for tourist visa issues. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wish Foz do Iguacu (4 stars)
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Day 6: Fly from Foz do Iguazu to Lima
After breakfast, your driver will send you to Rio de Janeiro International Airport for you to take flight to the capital of Peru, Lima. Our English-speaking guide there will pick you up at the airport. After a warm greeting, the guide and the driver will transfer you to the hotel and check in. For the rest of the day you are free for your own arrangement. The hotel is on the seaside of Lima, and you may go to Miraflores Boardwalk to appreciate the waterfront. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Lima Miraflores (4 stars)
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Day 7: Lima Classical City Tour, Fly to Cusco
In the morning the guide and the driver will accompany you to visit Lima historical architecture: San Martin Plaza, Plaza de Armas and Monastery of San Francisco. Next go to visit Larco Museum which houses numerous exquisite potteries and golden and silver handicrafts. Lunch is on your own. After, transfer you to the airport for 1.5-hour flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, the local guide and the driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sonesta Hotel Cusco (4 stars)
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Day 8: Sacred Valley, Train to Aguas Calientes
During today's Brazil Peru tour we'll drive to Chinchero, the town of Peruvian weaving. First go to the main square there to visit the well-preserved Inca Walls and beautiful Colonial Church, and then visit the local textile center to learn the traditional weaving skills. Next, drive through the rolling hills to Moray to visit the Inca relic concentric terraces. After, drive to Maras Salt Mines, where the 3,000 white salt mines cover half of the mountain. Then, continue to drive along the scenic Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo. Lunch is on your own. After lunch, the guide and the driver will transfer you to the train station and help you board the 1.5-hour train to Aguas Calientes - the town of Machu Picchu. On the train you can appreciate the scenes outside the windows. Upon arrival, the hotel staff will pick you up at the station and accompany you to walk to the hotel, which is close to the station. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Casa del Sol Machupicchu (4 stars)
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Day 9: Marvelous Machu Picchu, Train Back to Ollantaytambo
The guide will pick you up at appointed time and then lead you to the nearby bus station to take the bus for 30 minutes to one of the Seven World Wonders, Machu Picchu. As the biggest Inca Empire historical site, it is also listed in the World Heritage List. During the 2-hour visit, the guide will introduce the history behind it for you. After the visit, take bus back to Aguas Calientes. Lunch is on your own. The guide will recommend restaurants for you and say goodbye. After lunch, please go to the train station on your own and board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our guide and the driver will meet you at the station and drive for 30 minute to transfer you to the hotel nearby Urubamba village. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay (3 stars)
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Day 10: Excursion to Pisac, Drive Back to Cusco
After breakfast, we will drive for 50 minute (36km) to Pisac. Visit Pisac Archaeological Park to overlook the terrace and Sacred Valley. Next go to the local market selling handicrafts and local specialties. Lunch is on your own. After, drive back to Cusco. On the way visit weaving center Awanacancha where you have chance to see Camelidae animals like alpaca, llama, and guanaco that only Andes owns. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sonesta Hotel Cusco (4 stars)
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Day 11: Cusco City Tour, Fly Back to Lima
The guide will pick you up at the hotel and escort you to wander in Plaza de Armas. Here, you can see the impressive Cathedral of Cusco by roadside. Then, walk through the Inca Street and go to Qorikancha (the Temple of Sun), which blends the Inca culture and Spanish colonial culture. Then, drive to Inca historical site Sacsayhuaman to appreciate the spectacular stone walls. We will walk to visit the ceremony center Temple of the Moon. Finally visit water temple Tambomachay. After the visit, send you to the airport for night flight to Lima. On arrival, we will pick you up and send you to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Lima Miraflores (4 stars)
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This is the last day of your Brazil Peru tour. We'll send you to the airport according to your flight's schedule & see you off. A pleasant trip home! Meals: Breakfast
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