Tour package
South America in Style
Lima · Sacred Valley · Machu Picchu · Rio de Janeiro
A suggested 12-day private journey pairing Peru's food, Inca heritage and scenic rail travel with Rio's coastal energy. Start in the lower Sacred Valley before staying in Cusco to allow a gentler altitude adjustment. This sample plan is customisable: hotels, guiding, flights, entry permits and all inclusions are subject to availability and your final written quote. Allow additional days for international travel from Australia.
Day by day
Day 1 — Arrive Lima
Arrive in Peru's capital and settle into your proposed boutique or luxury hotel. Enjoy a relaxed evening in Miraflores or beside the Pacific coast.
Day 2 — Lima's culture & cuisine
Plan a privately guided visit to the historic centre and a museum such as the Larco Museum. Allow time to discover Peruvian cuisine; restaurant bookings and meals can be added to your quote.
Day 3 — Fly to Cusco & transfer to the Sacred Valley
Take a separately quoted flight to Cusco and continue directly to the lower Sacred Valley. Keep the day gentle, hydrate and rest; altitude can still affect travellers here.
Day 4 — Sacred Valley
Explore selected Inca sites and local communities with your guide, such as Pisac or Ollantaytambo. Visits and walking levels can be adapted to your interests and how you feel at altitude.
Day 5 — Scenic rail to Aguas Calientes
Travel by your selected rail service towards Machu Picchu, subject to seat availability. Stay overnight in Aguas Calientes to prepare for your reserved visit the next day.
Day 6 — Machu Picchu & onward to Cusco
Visit Machu Picchu with a guide on the circuit and entry time confirmed by your permit. Return by train and road to Cusco. Specific circuits and mountain hikes are not guaranteed and require separate permits.
Day 7 — Cusco at your own pace
Discover Inca stonework, colonial streets and selected heritage sites on a gentle guided visit. Leave the afternoon free for rest, galleries or a café; reduce activity if altitude symptoms occur.
Day 8 — Travel to Rio de Janeiro
Fly to Rio using the connection available for your travel dates, often via another city. This is a travel day; flight schedules may require an extra overnight or a revised itinerary.
Day 9 — Rio's iconic views
Plan visits to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain with your guide. Tickets, opening arrangements and visibility depend on availability and weather.
Day 10 — Rio's neighbourhoods
Explore Santa Teresa and selected city sights, with time along Ipanema or Copacabana. A Brazilian dining experience can be arranged and priced separately.
Day 11 — A day to make your own
Enjoy a relaxed day in Rio. Optional guided nature outings, a boat trip or additional cultural visits can be quoted, subject to weather and local availability.
Day 12 — Depart Rio
Arrange an airport transfer for your onward flight. Ask your consultant about extending the journey to Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires or the Amazon; extensions add days and cost.
What's included
- Proposed: 11 nights in selected boutique or luxury hotels
- Proposed: private arrival, departure and itinerary transfers
- Proposed: guided sightseeing and selected rail travel in Peru
- Proposed: Machu Picchu permit, guide and shuttle for the confirmed circuit
- Hotel meals, Rio entry tickets and all final inclusions confirmed in your written quote
Not included
- International and regional flights unless quoted
- Travel insurance, visas and any entry requirements
- Meals and activities not included in the final quote
- Optional extensions, upgrades, gratuities and personal expenses