Inca Trail All-Around South America Tour Route

After meeting our guide at the Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal and completing our baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we start our Turkish Airlines scheduled flight to Buenos Aires. After landing in Buenos Aires in the evening hours, we move to our hotel with our private vehicle waiting for us. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we start our Buenos Aires tour. Although it is one of the largest cities in South America, you cannot rid yourself of the feeling of visiting an important European city with its architecture, cuisine consisting of delicious dishes, and of course tango overflowing from its heart, our first stop in the unique city of Buenos Aires will be the La Recoleta Neighborhood, which tells us with its presence why this city is given the title "The Paris of South America". In this place, which is one of the exclusive neighborhoods of the city, we will see the Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron's tomb is also located. La Boca neighborhood is among the other important points of our tour. After our tour, free time to explore the city as you wish. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in the evening activity Tango Night with Dinner (145 USD) to be organized optionally by our guide. In this tour where we will also have our dinner, we will be in one of the best tango venues of the city to witness a completely different tango experience. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to the airport by our private vehicle. We fly to Cataratas del Iguazú (Argentina) with local airlines. Upon our arrival, we will see the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls (Parque Nacional Iguazú). In this magnificent place on the Unesco World Heritage List, we will be able to watch 275 waterfalls flowing violently from dozens of meters high. At the end of our tour, we cross to Foz do Iguaçu (Brazilian side of the waterfalls) and transfer to our hotel. Afterwards, we will have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, guests who wish can participate in the Macuco Safari and Bird Park tour ( 240 USD ) to be organized optionally by our guide. In this exciting experience where we do nature walking inside Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Iguazu Falls Brazilian National Park) and go down to the bottom of the waterfalls by boat, after proceeding in the rainforest with a 4x4 vehicle, it is a unique experience where we can go right under the waterfalls by boat. Then we will visit the Bird Park. You can have unforgettable moments inside the World-famous Tropical rainforest housing 160 bird species and catch the opportunity to photograph beautiful tropical birds. At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport and fly to Rio de Janeiro with local airlines. Following our arrival, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.

        ***Our flight to be made with local airlines may have layovers depending on the period and density***

After breakfast at our hotel, on our second day in Rio de Janeiro, we will make our city tour. Our first stop will be the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, which are among the most famous beaches in the world. We take a short break and take photos on this coastline, which is famous for its wide sandy beaches and lively atmosphere. Then we see the Leblon coast, one of the most vibrant points of the city, and the iconic wavy patterned walking paths extending along the coast. We continue our tour with the Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón), famous for its colorful steps. These steps, decorated by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón with ceramics coming from all over the world, are one of Rio's most photographed spots. Throughout the day, we find the opportunity to watch the unique bay and mountain silhouette of Rio from the panoramic viewpoints of the city. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel and free time. Guests who wish can participate in the Samba Show with Dinner (145 Usd) to be organized as an optional evening activity by our guide. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, throughout the day we will make our visits to Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer) and Sugarloaf Mountain, which are among the most important symbols of the city. First, we reach Corcovado Hill by passing through the lush green Tijuca Forests. After our pleasant journey by cable car, we find the opportunity to see the Christ the Redeemer statue up close, which is located approximately 710 meters above sea level and is one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Our guests will have free time to take photos and explore the surroundings accompanied by the unique view. Afterwards, we move to Sugarloaf Mountain, another famous spot in Rio. We give a short photo break at Urca Hill during the cable car ride. When we reach the summit; we find the opportunity to watch Copacabana Beach, the Gavea mountains, Red Beach (Praia Vermelha), and Rio's central neighborhoods from a bird's eye view. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to the airport by our private vehicle for our Lima flight to be carried out with local airlines. Following our arrival in Lima, we start our city tour. Our first stop will be Plaza de Armas, where Peru declared its independence in 1821. In this important square of the city, we will see the Presidential Palace, the Archdiocese of Lima, and Lima Cathedral. After our tour in the city square, we will visit the underground tombs called Catacombs, located under the San Francisco Monastery, where tens of thousands of people are buried. Afterwards, we move to the Surco region to visit the Museo Oro del Perú (Gold Museum), where valuable gold collections belonging to different civilizations of the world are exhibited. There are important artifacts from the pre-colonial period in this museum. There is also a weapons collection of approximately twenty thousand pieces collected from different periods and regions of the world. Afterwards, we will give a photo break at Parque del Amor (Love Park). It is located on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the Miraflores district. The famous statue in the middle of the park is known for its Gaudí-inspired colorful mosaic walls and love-themed writings. Transfer to our hotel at the end of the tour. Overnight at our hotel.

        ***Our flight to be made with local airlines may have layovers depending on the period and density***

After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to the airport for our Cusco flight operated by local airlines. Following our arrival in Cusco, we begin our Cusco city tour. First, the Cusco Cathedral, located near Plaza de Armas, will be visited. Built in the 16th century, this magnificent structure is one of the most important examples of Spanish colonial architecture. The use of stones from the Inca period in its construction has given the structure both a historical and cultural layer. Reflecting the religious art of the period in its interior with valuable paintings, gold-embroidered altars, and detailed carvings, this cathedral is considered one of the centers of Cusco's religious and cultural life. Afterwards, Coricancha (Temple of the Sun), one of the most important religious structures of the Inca civilization, will be visited. Coricancha is one of the most impressive structures reflecting the precision of Inca stonework and its strong ties to astronomy. Rumored to have been completely covered with gold sheets during the Inca period, this sacred area was the most important center dedicated to the sun god Inti. During the tour, we will take a break at Mercado Central de San Pedro (San Pedro Market) where you will have the chance to buy local handmade products. Following our tour, we transfer to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for our Sacred Valley tour, starting from Cusco and proceeding along the Urubamba River. Our first stop will be the town of Pisac and its famous market, where local products were bought and sold through barter during the Inca period. After free time in this market known for its colorful handicrafts and local textiles, we continue our journey. On the way, we visit the region's unique alpaca and llama farm. We get the opportunity to see closely, feed, and photograph these cute animals that have become the symbol of the Andes. We also get the chance to watch how alpaca wool is processed and dyed using traditional methods. We take our lunch during the tour. Afterwards, we continue our journey by passing through the villages of Coya, Lamay, Calca, Yucay, Urubamba, Pachar, and Pilcohuaci along the Urubamba River to see the town of Ollantaytambo, famous for its massive structures built by the Incas on the edge of the cliff. When we arrive in Ollantaytambo, we take photos accompanied by impressive stone terraces and get information about the history of the region from our guide.

After completing our tour, we check in to our hotel and settle into our rooms to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

In the early morning, after breakfast at the hotel, we set off for our full-day tour to Machu Picchu, the cradle of the Inca Civilization. Starting our day with a transfer to the train station, we will make the journey to Machu Picchu in the comfortable Expedition carriages of PERURAIL. Throughout the train journey, we will have the opportunity to watch the entire Sacred Valley scenery through wide glass windows. As we progress along the valley, Inca fortress ruins scattered across the mountain slopes will also accompany our route. When we arrive at the final stop of the train, Aguas Calientes, we will go up to the Machu Picchu archaeological site by mountain service minibuses; this climb takes about 30 minutes. Following our guided tour of the archaeological site, guests who wish can continue to explore the area freely and take as many photos as they like. Our program has been planned to allow plenty of time to explore Machu Picchu without rushing and to capture unforgettable frames. After completing our visit, we will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes by the same service vehicles. Following the lunch break we will give here, we will return to Cusco by train in the evening hours. Upon our arrival in Cusco, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to the airport for our Santiago flight. Following a flight of approximately 3.5 hours, we arrive in Santiago, the capital of Chile. After completing our passport and entry procedures, we transfer to our hotel accompanied by our guide and private vehicle. After a short rest, we begin our Santiago city tour. We take a panoramic trip accompanied by general information about the city's historical center, wide squares, and modern structures. Continuing our tour, we go up by cable car to San Cristóbal Hill, one of the highest points of the city. From the summit, Santiago's city view, the Andes mountain silhouette, and the wide valley view can be watched panoramically. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our Santiago hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our city tour to deeply explore the historical and cultural fabric of Santiago. Our first stop is Plaza de Armas, the heart of the city. Framed by magnificent structures from the colonial period, this historical square carries Santiago's centuries-old memory. We examine the Metropolitan Cathedral and the old National Congress Building surrounding the square closely. Then we move on to Bellavista, the most colorful and artistic district of the city. In this neighborhood where Pablo Neruda's iconic house La Chascona is located, we wander among street art, vibrant restaurants, and boutique shops. From here, we move to Barrio Italia to discover antique shops, local designers' workshops, and the district's unique atmosphere. Free time at the end of the tour and transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we transfer to Santiago airport. After completing our baggage check-in and passport procedures, we board our plane for our Istanbul flight. Overnight on the plane.

Towards noon we land at Istanbul Airport and the end of our tour. See you on your next trip…