Premium Highlights of South America
















From AUD $21510
Small Group
Average
Rating
(3 reviews)

Premium Highlights of South America
24 days
Small Group
Unknown
Average
English
Experience Overview
Experience the diversity of wonders across Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil on a 24-day Premium journey. Be immersed in the ancient culture of the Incas, visit the Amazon Jungle and revel in the magnificent citadel ruins of Machu Picchu.
Experience the diversity of wonders across Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil on a 24-day Premium journey. Be immersed in the ancient culture of the Incas, visit the Amazon Jungle and revel in the magnificent citadel ruins of Machu Picchu. Soak up the energy of Santiago and Buenos Aires’ lively neighbourhoods and sip some of the world’s best wine in Mendoza. At the border with Brazil, experience the magnificent might of Iguazu Falls, before finally arriving in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Rio de Janeiro. With the guidance of passionate local leaders, you’ll find out South America dances to the beat of its own drum.
Highlights
- Elevate your adventure with memorable Exclusive Experiences including a tango lesson and asado dinner in Buenos Aires, rooftop pisco sours in Valparaiso and an insider’s day tour of the El Tigre Delta
- Take your taste buds on a trip with Exclusive Experiences, including bodega tastings in Santiago, an expert-lead winery tour in Mendoza, lunch at the Gastromotiva social enterprise in Rio and home-cooked pachamanca lunch in the Sacred Valley.
- Get to know local culture during Exclusive Experiences, including interactions with the Ese Eja and Chichubamba communities, and explore with expert guides in Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
- Soak in unbeatable views of the Andes as you travel towards Machu Picchu on a 360 train. With high domed windows and an open-air observation carriage, this Exclusive Experience allows you to immerse yourself in the incredible landscape.
Trip Details
24 days
Plane,Train,Private vehicle,Boat,Bicycle
Small Group
English
Lima, Argentina
Rio de Janeiro, Argentina
Unknown
Explorer
Average
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Lima - Downtown walking tour
- Lima - Alameda Chabuca Granda tour and tastings
- Lima - San Francisco Monastery and the Catacombs
- Lima - Welcome Dinner
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Optional Activities:
- Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) (50 USD)
- Lima - Lima Discovery Urban Adventures (minimum 2 participants) (39 USD)
- Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) (35 USD)
- Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) (40 USD)
- Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) (85 USD)
Accommodation:
- Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Amazon Jungle - Night boat tour
Accommodation:
- Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Amazon Jungle - Oxbow Lake
- Amazon Jungle - Night jungle walk
Accommodation:
- Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
- Cusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian Guide
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee)
Accommodation:
- Casa Andina Premium Cusco Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) (10 PEN)
- Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (35 USD)
Accommodation:
- Casa Andina Premium Cusco Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site
- Sacred Valley - Community workshops visit
- Sacred Valley - Home-cooked lunch
- Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
Accommodation:
- Pakaritampu Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Machu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visit
- Ollantaytambo - 360 degree train to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities:
- 1 Day Inca Trail guided hike (465 USD)
Accommodation:
- MAPI Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Machu Picchu - Second visit
Accommodation:
- Casa Andina Premium Cusco Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Santiago - Welcome Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel Ismael or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Santiago - City tour
- Santiago - Gourmet bodega lunch
Accommodation:
- Hotel Ismael or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Casablanca Valley - Winery tour and tasting
- Valparaiso - Rooftop pisco sours
Accommodation:
- Hotel Casa Galos (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Valparaiso - Walking tour
- Valparaiso - Museum of Fine Arts (entrance fee)
Optional Activities:
- Valparaiso - La Sebastiana Museo de Pablo Neruda (entrance fee) (8000 CLP)
Accommodation:
- Hotel Casa Galos (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mendoza - Leader-led orientation walk
Accommodation:
- Diplomatic Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mendoza - Tour of three wineries
- Mendoza - Gourmet winery lunch
Accommodation:
- Diplomatic Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
Accommodation:
- Design Suites Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Buenos Aires - Tigre Delta day trip
- Buenos Aires - Home-cooked lunch
Accommodation:
- Design Suites Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Buenos Aires - Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities:
- Buenos Aires - Tango show ticket prices from (120 USD)
- Buenos Aires - Polo day (185 USD)
- Buenos Aires - Football game (subject to availability) from (120 USD)
Accommodation:
- Design Suites Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Buenos Aires - Tango demonstration by professional dancers
- Buenos Aires - Tango lesson
- Buenos Aires - City tour
Accommodation:
- Design Suites Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
Optional Activities:
- Iguazu Falls - Bird Park Entrance (80 BRL)
- Iguazu Falls - Helicopter ride (min 3 people) (630 BRL)
Accommodation:
- JL Hotel by Bourbon or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
- Iguazu Falls - Guarani community visit
Optional Activities:
- Iguazu Falls - Zodiac ride up to the falls (90 USD)
Accommodation:
- JL Hotel by Bourbon or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Rio de Janeiro - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Accommodation:
- Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer
- Rio de Janeiro - City tour
- Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain
Accommodation:
- Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Rio de Janeiro - Total Rio Bike Tour: Beaches, Bays & Carioca Sunset Urban Adventure (119 USD)
- Rio de Janeiro - Football Game (schedule dependent) from (400 BRL)
- Rio de Janeiro - Carnival rehearsal (June to Carnival only) from (120 BRL)
- Rio de Janeiro - Samba show from (200 BRL)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 24 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Experience the diversity of wonders across Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil on a 24-day Premium journey. Be immersed in the ancient culture of the Incas, visit the Amazon Jungle and revel in the magnificent citadel ruins of Machu Picchu.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 06 Dec 2025
Customer Reviews
07/31/2023
This was a fantastic trip. Both guides, Luis and Tomas were absolutely great. This trip went to the best of the best sights. Highly recommended
11/06/2022
Giuliano and Nacho absolutely made our trip, as did the great group and the incredible, jam packed itinerary. I felt like I was fully immersed in the culture everywhere and got to see some real hidden gems as well as the sites. And as for the food - AMAZING! My absolute highlights were Peru & BA and Iguazu Falls. Thanks Guiliano and Nacho!
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
07/31/2023
This was a fantastic trip. Both guides, Luis and Tomas were absolutely great. This trip went to the best of the best sights. Highly recommended
11/06/2022
Giuliano and Nacho absolutely made our trip, as did the great group and the incredible, jam packed itinerary. I felt like I was fully immersed in the culture everywhere and got to see some real hidden gems as well as the sites. And as for the food - AMAZING! My absolute highlights were Peru & BA and Iguazu Falls. Thanks Guiliano and Nacho!
04/02/2024
The Premium Highlights of South America has a balanced itinerary with a mixture of historic Inca culture in Peru, and in particular Machu Picchu whch was fantastic, and the more modern history of Chile, Argentina and Peru. Team Leaders were excellent, well organised with a wealth of local information. Definitely a recommended trip.

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