Cornelius Amann
October 06, 2026
5/5
South America Highlights: Rio, Iguazú, Buenos Aires and Machu Picchu
A proposed 16-day itinerary from Rio de Janeiro to Cusco across Brazil, Argentina and Peru, with four internal flights and the Machu Picchu train, to be quoted on request.
16 days · Rio de Janeiro to Cusco · up to 12 guests
Iguazú Falls from the Brazilian side, with a walkway above the cascades, photographed in July 2012 Photo: Monocletophat123, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iguazu_Falls_6.JPG)
The facts
At a glance
- Length
- 16 days, 15 nights
- Start and end
- Rio de Janeiro to Cusco
- Group size
- 7 to 12 guests
- Activity level
Moderate
Moderate: several kilometres of walking on most days (distances confirmed at quoting) on cobbles, park walkways and Inca stone steps. Altitude is a real factor from day 10: Cusco is about 3,400 metres and the proposal descends to the Sacred Valley first. Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo involve many steps. Four flights and early starts add fatigue. Easier alternatives are not step-free; tell us about access needs when you enquire.
- Meals included
- 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
- Season
- Mostly Andean dry season
Highlights
Why this trip
- Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, then a samba night in Rio
- Both sides of Iguazú Falls
- Tango and an estancia day from Buenos Aires
- A descent to the Sacred Valley before Cusco's altitude
- The train to Aguas Calientes and a guided visit to Machu Picchu
- Cusco's old city and Sacsayhuamán
What makes this trip different
Free time is part of the plan
Free time and choices are marked on the days they fall.
Day by day
Itinerary
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Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro airport to your hotel
- Dinner
- Stay in Rio de Janeiro
Fly into Rio de Janeiro, to Galeão (GIG) or Santos Dumont (SDU) depending on your airline. A driver is proposed to meet you and take you to the hotel, a ride whose length depends on traffic and is confirmed at quoting; no supplier is arranged. Before you fly, check entry rules: according to the Government of Canada and Brazil's embassy in Ottawa, Canadian passport holders need an electronic visa applied for online in advance, while other passports differ.
Evening
The Government of Canada advises a high degree of caution in Brazil because of crime, so a guide is proposed to give an early-evening briefing covering what to leave at the hotel, how to use official taxis or ride-hailing apps, and how the next three days work. If you land early, a short daylight stroll near the hotel is gentle. The welcome dinner is proposed close to the hotel. The briefing also explains how the altitude in Cusco later in the trip is handled.
Included
- Pick-up at the Rio airport
- Welcome briefing
- Welcome dinner
Free time: Free until the evening briefing
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf
Rio de Janeiro: Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain
- Breakfast
- Stay in Rio de Janeiro
We start early at Corcovado, where tickets, with any timings confirmed at quoting, and cloud decide how clearly Christ the Redeemer shows; access is proposed by the Corcovado train or an official van depending on availability.
Afternoon
After a free lunch we ride the cable car in two stages to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for the late-afternoon light across Guanabara Bay. Haze and cloud can hide views, and we do not promise visibility. There are queues, steps and heat on both sights, with shaded waiting areas. The order of the two may be swapped to give better weather to the more sensitive viewpoint.
Evening
In the evening you can rest or choose a meal on your own. Ticketing, opening hours and any access restrictions at Corcovado must be confirmed at quoting.
Included
- Corcovado visit to Christ the Redeemer (ticket, with any timings confirmed at quoting; proposed)
- Sugarloaf cable car
Easier option: Use the van or elevators where provided
More active option: Add the Urca walk before the cable car
Free time: Free evening
Santa Teresa and a samba night
Rio de Janeiro: Santa Teresa, Lapa and an evening samba
- Breakfast
- Stay in Rio de Janeiro
A slower day begins in Santa Teresa, the hilltop quarter of cobbled lanes reached by taxi or, where it runs, the old tram. With the guide we walk down toward the Selarón Steps and the arches of Lapa, a steep and uneven stretch. The Government of Canada lists Lapa, Santa Teresa and Copacabana beach among places in Rio where robberies occur, so we travel light, keep phones and valuables out of sight and use taxis between districts.
Afternoon
The afternoon is free for a museum or rest, with beach swimming depending on surf conditions and local advice.
Evening
In the evening the group attends a samba night at a venue to be chosen; no venue is booked, and the type of evening, from a rehearsal-style roda to a restaurant show, is set out in the quote. Taxis are advised for the return. Dinner is not included on this night so guests can choose their own timing, though the quote may add it.
Included
- Guided walk in Santa Teresa, Lapa and the Selarón Steps
- Samba evening (venue and ticket to be confirmed)
Optional experiences
- Samba dinner package; a museum or garden visit by taxi
Easier option: Take taxis between Santa Teresa and Lapa
More active option: Take a taxi to a museum or garden of your choice in the free afternoon
Free time: Free afternoon
Fly to Iguazú: the Brazilian side
Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu by air, then Iguazu National Park (Brazil)
- Breakfast
- Stay in Foz do Iguaçu
- By plane
Afternoon
We fly from Rio to Foz do Iguaçu (IGU), the first of four proposed flights; schedules are not yet known and a connection may be needed, which would shorten the afternoon. If timing allows, we visit the Brazilian side of Iguaçu National Park, which has a walkway with a wide panorama of the falls ending close to the spray; its length and the comparison with the Argentine circuits are confirmed at quoting. The park publishes its own opening hours, which differ between weekdays and weekends, and changes access when river flow is high, so hours and last entry are as published and confirmed when we quote. The Government of Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel within 20 km of Brazil's border with Paraguay and does not name Foz do Iguaçu; we plan to keep to the hotel, airport and park, and you should read the advice and talk to your insurer. Spray is heavy, so bring a rain layer.
Evening
The evening is free.
Included
- Flight Rio to Foz do Iguaçu (proposed, to be quoted)
- Hotel transfer
- Brazilian side of Iguaçu National Park if time allows (entry cost treatment to be confirmed in the quote)
Optional experiences
- Bird park visit; helicopter flight over the falls
Easier option: Stay on the main panoramic walkway only
Free time: Free evening in Foz do Iguaçu
Activity: If the flight is late the park visit moves to day 5 or is dropped.
The Argentine side of Iguazú
Foz do Iguaçu to Iguazú National Park (Argentina) and back, crossing the border by road
- Breakfast
- Stay in Foz do Iguaçu
We cross the Brazil to Argentina border by road with the guide and spend the day in the Argentine national park, which has several walkways. An upper circuit looks down on the cascades and a lower circuit goes close to individual falls. The Devil's Throat is the headline view, though whether its walkway is open depends on park status and river level, so we do not promise it. The park's opening hours and last entry are as published and confirmed when we quote. Spray can be heavy, so waterproof layers and a dry bag help.
Afternoon
Lunch is free in the park, and coatis are often reported around the park; do not feed any wildlife. The day involves a good deal of walking and steps, with a gentler main-walkway route; distances are confirmed at quoting. The Government of Canada urges caution around the Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay tri-border area and advises crossing before nightfall, so crossings are planned in daylight. Border queues may change the timing.
Included
- Guided visit to Iguazú National Park, Argentine side
- Border crossings by road with the guide
Optional experiences
- Boat ride under the falls, if operating and extra cost
Easier option: Follow the upper circuit only
More active option: Add the lower circuit trail
Free time: Free evening
Activity: Passports must be carried.
Cross to Argentina and fly to Buenos Aires
Foz do Iguaçu to Puerto Iguazú by road, then to Buenos Aires by air
- Breakfast
- Stay in Buenos Aires
- By plane
Morning
We take a morning road transfer across the border to Puerto Iguazú airport (IGR) and fly to Buenos Aires, the second of our four flights. The flight time is not yet fixed, so we cannot promise a free morning. In Buenos Aires a transfer takes us to the hotel, and your guide gives a short orientation for the three nights ahead. Buenos Aires is a very large city, so taxis are the easiest way to move between neighbourhoods, and the climate depends on the month, from cool and damp in the proposed shoulder season to warm in spring. The rest of the day is free for a walk around the hotel district, a café or a rest after two days of waterfalls.
Evening
Dinner is free so you can eat late as the city does.
Included
- Road transfer across the border to Puerto Iguazú airport
- Flight Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires
- Hotel transfer
Free time: Free afternoon and evening
Buenos Aires: San Telmo, Recoleta and tango
Buenos Aires on foot and by taxi, ending with a tango evening
- Breakfast and dinner
- Stay in Buenos Aires
We spend the day in the city with a local guide. The route starts at the Plaza de Mayo, with the Casa Rosada and the cathedral, then goes through San Telmo's old streets of antique stalls and cafés with iron balconies.
Afternoon
After a free lunch we visit Recoleta Cemetery, a walk among mausoleums of every style.
Evening
In the evening the group goes to a tango performance with dinner at a venue to be chosen; no venue is booked, and shows range from large theatre productions to small milonga evenings, so the quote must say which is proposed. Late dinners are normal, and the evening may end after 10 pm. A taxi back to the hotel is proposed. Walking is mostly flat on pavements. The Government of Canada names the Plaza de Mayo and Recoleta Cemetery among Buenos Aires hotspots for pickpocketing and phone snatching, so keep phones and bags close.
Included
- Guided visit: Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, Recoleta Cemetery
- Tango show with dinner (proposed)
Easier option: Take taxis between the districts
More active option: Walk between districts through Monserrat
Free time: Free late afternoon
An estancia day
Buenos Aires to an estancia within a day's drive and back
- Breakfast and lunch
- Stay in Buenos Aires
We spend the day away from the city at an estancia, a traditional ranch, within a day's road trip of Buenos Aires. We have not chosen one, and we cannot yet say whether it is closer to the city or farther out; the drive to and from is likely to take a good part of the day, depending on the location.
Afternoon
The usual shape of a day is a welcome with empanadas, a ride or a carriage trip, a barbecue lunch and some time for horse-riding demonstrations or free time by a pool. Riding standards, riders' weight limits and insurance rules vary by estancia and must be confirmed. Returns can be delayed by Friday and Sunday traffic.
Evening
The evening is free in Buenos Aires.
Included
- Day visit to an estancia with lunch (estancia to be chosen)
Optional experiences
- Horse riding, subject to estancia rules
Easier option: Watch the riding display and carriage ride only
More active option: Take the guided ride
Free time: Free evening in Buenos Aires
Activity: The estancia and drive time are not yet fixed.
Fly to Lima
Buenos Aires to Lima by air
- Breakfast
- Stay in Lima
- By plane
We fly from Buenos Aires to Lima, the third of four proposed flights, a journey of several hours whose timing is not yet known.
Evening
Lima sits at sea level, a night at sea level before the flight to the Andes. A transfer is proposed to a hotel in Miraflores or a nearby district. The Government of Canada reports a marked increase in violent crime in Lima, with states of emergency in force in Lima and Callao, so the plan keeps to official transfers, the hotel and, only if the guide advises it, a short outing such as the cliff-top path along the Pacific. The guide gives an orientation for the Peru leg, including altitude advice: Cusco is high, and anyone with a heart or lung condition should speak to a doctor before enquiring. The evening is free so that a long travel day can be followed by an early night, ready for tomorrow's flight to the Andes.
Included
- Flight Buenos Aires to Lima
- Hotel transfer in Lima
- Peru orientation and altitude briefing
Free time: Free afternoon and evening
Activity: Early-night day; tomorrow's flight is proposed for the morning.
Fly to Cusco and descend to the Sacred Valley
Lima to Cusco by air, then by road to the Sacred Valley
- Breakfast
- Stay in Sacred Valley
- By plane
Evening
We fly from Lima to Cusco, the fourth of four proposed flights; it is a morning flight, which is why the Lima stay is one night. Cusco's airport is at about 3,400 metres. Rather than staying in the city, we drive straight down into the Sacred Valley, which sits lower, at roughly 2,800 metres around Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, a figure confirmed once the base is chosen. This lowers the altitude for many people, though altitude illness can affect anyone, nothing is guaranteed, and the Government of Canada says it can be life-threatening. Please see a doctor or travel clinic before you enquire. The road transfer time depends on the base and traffic and is confirmed at quoting. We rest with lunch free and a gentle afternoon, perhaps a short valley walk. Ask your doctor or travel clinic what to do about altitude; we do not give medical advice. The hotel is not yet chosen.
Included
- Flight Lima to Cusco
- Road transfer to the Sacred Valley
Free time: Free afternoon to acclimatise
Activity: Early start. Rest rather than push on the first afternoon.
Sacred Valley: markets and Ollantaytambo
The Sacred Valley: a market town and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo
- Breakfast
- Stay in Sacred Valley
With a local guide we explore the valley.
Morning
A morning at a market town and Inca site, such as Pisac, whose terraces climb the hillside above the town, leaves time for stalls selling textiles and local food, where bargaining is customary.
Afternoon
After a free lunch we continue to Ollantaytambo, where steep stone terraces climb the hill above a town of Inca streets still laid out in their original grid. The climb includes many high steps at altitude, so go slowly and rest. Stops and order may change with road works and opening hours, and tickets such as the Boleto Turístico must be confirmed. We return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Packing for tomorrow is simple: only a small bag goes on the train, and larger luggage stays behind.
Included
- Guided visit to a Sacred Valley market and Inca site (to be chosen)
- Ollantaytambo fortress and town walk
Optional experiences
- Pisac terraces or a Maras and Moray visit instead of the market
Easier option: Visit Ollantaytambo's town and lower terraces only
More active option: Climb to the top of the fortress terraces
Free time: Free evening
Activity: Small bag only on the train tomorrow.
By train to Aguas Calientes
Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes by train
- Breakfast
- Stay in Aguas Calientes
- By train
Morning
We take a morning train from Ollantaytambo station down the Urubamba canyon to Aguas Calientes; the operator, timetable and journey time are confirmed at quoting, and luggage allowances on the train are strict. The Government of Canada says strikes can disrupt travel to Machu Picchu and the trains, so we build the plan as proposed and tell you at quoting what flexibility exists. The scenery turns steadily greener as the valley drops toward the cloud forest. Aguas Calientes is a small town in the canyon below the site.
Afternoon
After check-in the afternoon is free for the hot springs, the market or a walk by the river. Your guide gives a briefing on tomorrow's early start, the bus up to the site and Machu Picchu's rules, which include entry by ticket for a circuit and route, with any entry times as published and confirmed at quoting.
Evening
Dinner is free in town.
Included
- Train Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (proposed, to be quoted)
- Briefing for Machu Picchu
Optional experiences
- Hot springs; a walk along the river
Free time: Free afternoon and evening
Activity: Train and luggage rules apply.
Machu Picchu, then back to Cusco
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, then by train and road to Cusco (the map shows this leg as a single schematic line)
- Breakfast
- Stay in Cusco
- By train
Morning
We take the morning bus up to Machu Picchu for a visit with entry by ticket for a circuit and route, with any entry times as published and confirmed at quoting. Machu Picchu's official site lists three circuits grouping ten routes (since 1 June 2024), with some routes available only in the high season. The published ticket rules, daily limits and whether a guide is required are as published and confirmed when we quote. The guided walk covers the terraces and main buildings along the chosen route, with time for photographs. Cloud and rain can come at any time of year, so views are not guaranteed.
Evening
In the afternoon we take the train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer by road to Cusco, arriving in the evening; train times and the transfer duration are confirmed at quoting. The day has many steps, depends on the ticket slot and is long.
Included
- Bus to Machu Picchu
- Visit with entry by ticket for a circuit and route (entry times as published, confirmed at quoting)
- Train to Ollantaytambo and road transfer to Cusco
Optional experiences
- Mountain routes at Machu Picchu, subject to separate tickets and availability
Easier option: Keep to the main terraces and the lower paths
More active option: Add a longer route if tickets allow
Free time: Free evening in Cusco
Activity: Long day; the tickets and time slot decide the shape of the morning.
Cusco old city
Cusco on foot: the Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha and Sacsayhuamán
- Breakfast
- Stay in Cusco
A day in Cusco, a city at about 3,400 metres where the Inca stonework supports Spanish colonial churches. With a local guide we visit the Plaza de Armas and its cathedral, then Qorikancha, the former Inca temple under the Santo Domingo convent, and walk through the San Blas quarter's lanes.
Afternoon
In the afternoon we go up to Sacsayhuamán, the great stone-walled complex above the city. Entry tickets such as the Boleto Turístico must be confirmed. The streets are steep and the air is thin, so we move slowly, and the Government of Canada notes that petty theft is frequent in Cusco, so keep bags close. Lunch is free, and the afternoon pace is relaxed with time to rest. The altitude can bring headaches and tiredness,.
Evening
Evening plans are free, with suggestions for guinea pig and alpaca dishes and quieter options.
Included
- Guided visit: Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, San Blas, Sacsayhuamán
Optional experiences
- Cooking class; a visit to a weaving cooperative
Easier option: Take taxis uphill to Sacsayhuamán
More active option: Walk up to Sacsayhuamán from San Blas
Free time: Free evening
A free day in Cusco
Cusco: a flexible last full day
- Breakfast and dinner
- Stay in Cusco
This day is deliberately open. You may rest after the altitude and the train day, shop for textiles, take a cooking class, visit a museum, or join a half-day excursion to ruins near the city, such as Tambomachay or Pukapukara. A guide is proposed to offer suggestions and help with bookings, though optional activities are extra and not booked.
Evening
The group meets in the evening for a farewell dinner at a Cusco restaurant to be chosen, where we look back on sixteen days across Brazil, Argentina and Peru. Please pack tonight for a very early departure, and reconfirm your onward flight details with the guide. If you have a late flight on day 16 the plan will be reviewed. Cusco's weather turns cold at night, so keep a jacket handy.
Included
- Farewell dinner
Optional experiences
- Half-day excursion to ruins near Cusco; cooking class
Free time: Free day until the evening
Depart from Cusco
Cusco hotel to Cusco airport (CUZ)
- Breakfast
Morning
Breakfast is planned at the hotel, or a packed breakfast if the flight is early, followed by a transfer to Cusco airport (CUZ), its distance from the centre confirmed at quoting. Flights leave early in the day from the high Andes and weather can cause delays, so the pick-up time must be agreed with us before you book a flight; do not buy a ticket against an assumed transfer time. The day ends at the airport. International flights home are not part of the proposal, and a Cusco or Lima hotel extension is not included and would need a separate quote. The trip concludes here after Brazil, Argentina and Peru, with altitude and four flights part of the journey. Final arrangements are subject to supplier confirmation and a written quote.
Included
- Transfer to Cusco airport (CUZ)
Free time: Depends on flight time
- Rio de Janeiro3 nights
- Foz do Iguaçu2 nights
- Buenos Aires3 nights
- Lima1 night
- Sacred Valley2 nights
- Aguas Calientes1 night
- Cusco3 nights
- Overnight stop
- Day trip
- By boat or train
Wildlife and weather: Rio and Iguazú are warm to hot with afternoon storms in the warmer months and cooler in the proposed winter. Cusco nights are cold and the Andean dry season is generally reported as running roughly May to September; Machu Picchu cloud and rain can occur in any month.
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Right for you?
Good for you if you want
- Travellers who want Rio, Iguazú, Buenos Aires and Machu Picchu in one trip
- People comfortable with four flights and altitude
- Guests who like a mix of cities, nature and archaeology
- Solo travellers who prefer a small group
Not for you if you want
- Step-free access: steps, cobbles and uneven terrain throughout
- Anyone with serious heart, lung or altitude-related conditions unless cleared by a doctor
- Travellers who want to stay in one place for longer
- Anyone needing a confirmed departure now: this is a proposed itinerary with no dates
Book flights after we confirm your seat.
15 nights
Where you'll stay
Your hotels are named in your trip confirmation.
- Rio de Janeiro3 nights
- Foz do Iguaçu2 nights
- Buenos Aires3 nights
- Lima1 night
- Sacred Valley2 nights
- Aguas Calientes1 night
- Cusco3 nights
One price
What's in the price
Included
Accommodation
- 15 nights proposed in central hotels (supplier and standard to be confirmed in the quote): 3 in Rio de Janeiro, 2 in Foz do Iguaçu, 3 in Buenos Aires, 1 in Lima, 2 in the Sacred Valley, 1 in Aguas Calientes, 3 in Cusco
- Rooms shared, or your own for a supplement
- Hotels not yet chosen
Transport
- Airport transfers in Rio, Buenos Aires, Lima and Cusco (proposed)
- Four internal flights proposed, to be quoted: Rio to Foz do Iguaçu, Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Lima, Lima to Cusco; airlines, schedules and fares not yet confirmed
- Train Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and return (proposed; operator and seats to be confirmed)
- Bus to Machu Picchu; road transfers by vehicle with driver, including both Iguazú border crossings
Your guide
- A guide with the group (appointment and local guiding requirements to be confirmed)
- Local guides where sites or cities require them
Activities
- Rio: Corcovado, Sugarloaf, Santa Teresa walk, samba evening (venue to be confirmed)
- Iguazú: Brazilian and Argentine park visits
- Buenos Aires: city tour, tango evening with dinner, estancia day
- Sacred Valley: market and Ollantaytambo
- Machu Picchu: visit with entry by ticket for a circuit and route, with any entry times as published and confirmed at quoting; guide rules confirmed at quoting
- Cusco: old-city and Sacsayhuamán visit
Meals
- Breakfast on 15 days (proposed)
- 1 lunch: estancia day
- 3 dinners: welcome dinner in Rio, tango evening dinner in Buenos Aires, farewell dinner in Cusco
Not included
- International flights to Rio de Janeiro and from Cusco
- Travel insurance
- Visa, e-visa and travel authorisation fees for any country (per Brazil's embassy in Ottawa, Canadian passport holders need an e-visa; other passports differ)
- Meals not listed
- Drinks and tips
- Optional activities such as boat rides, helicopter flights, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, cooking classes
- Site entry tickets not listed, such as the Cusco Boleto Turístico, until confirmed in the quote
- Excess baggage on flights and the train
- Hotel extensions and early or late transfers outside the plan
- Personal expenses
Extras
- Room of your own
- Price on request
When you can go
Dates and prices
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Questions
Can I book this trip now?
Not yet. This is a proposed itinerary with no confirmed departures, hotels, guides or flights. You can send an enquiry for a written quote. An enquiry takes no payment and confirms no booking; the quote sets the price, taxes, inclusions, operator and terms.
How many flights are there?
Four internal flights are proposed: Rio to Foz do Iguaçu, Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Lima and Lima to Cusco. Airlines, schedules and fares are not set and are to be quoted. International flights to Rio and home from Cusco are separate.
How does altitude affect this trip?
Lima is at sea level, Cusco's airport is about 3,400 metres and the Sacred Valley sits lower. We go down to the valley first, which suits many people, but altitude illness can affect anyone and the Government of Canada says it can be life-threatening. See a doctor or travel clinic before you enquire, especially with heart, lung or blood conditions.
Do I need visas?
According to the Government of Canada and Brazil's embassy in Ottawa, Canadian passport holders need an e-visa for Brazil, applied for online in advance. The Government of Canada says Canadians need no visa for Argentina or for stays under 90 days in Peru. Rules differ by passport and change, so check official pages.
What does the Government of Canada say about safety on this route?
At the time of writing (November 2026) it advises a high degree of caution in Brazil and Peru and normal precautions in Argentina, each with regional advisories, and reports crime in Rio, Buenos Aires and Lima. Brazil's page advises avoiding non-essential travel within 20 km of the Paraguay border; Foz do Iguaçu lies close to that border and the page does not name it. Read the current advice and ask your insurer.
Are Machu Picchu tickets guaranteed?
No. Machu Picchu has entry by ticket for a circuit and route, with any entry times as published and confirmed at quoting. Daily limits and any guide rule are as published and confirmed at quoting. We confirm tickets and the train when we quote, and the quote says what is and is not secured.
When could this trip run?
The proposed season is April to November, which takes in the Andean dry season. Rain is possible in the Andes at either end and nights in Cusco are cold. No departure dates are set; you tell us your preferred dates and we say what is possible.
What is the group size?
The proposed small group is 7 to 12 guests with a guide. A private version for your own party is also available to request, quoted separately on your dates.
How fit do I need to be?
Moderate. Expect several kilometres of walking on most days, with steps and cobbles in Rio, Cusco and Ollantaytambo, and the effects of altitude from day 10. Easier alternatives are not step-free. Tell us about mobility requirements when you enquire.
How is the price set?
The price is set in the written quote after we have costed hotels, internal flights, the train, tickets and guiding. There is no published price on this page. The quote also says what taxes are included and what is excluded.
Can I take only part of this route?
Yes. Our related trips cover Rio, Paraty and Iguazú; Buenos Aires, Iguazú and Rio; and Lima, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train. They are separate itineraries; see the related trips on this page.
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