Glam South America Luxury Coach Tour 10 Days 9 Nights | Guaranteed Departures

·10 Days, 5 Destinations·Starts from Rio de Janeiro
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Early Booking Advantage
Only 25% prepayment until 30 days before departure

Duration

10 days

Max Group Size

40

Departure Type

Guaranteed

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

easy

Operated In

English

Age Requirement

11 - 99 Ages

Tour Overview

Explore Brazil, Argentina, and Peru on a 10-day luxury South America tour featuring Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Machu Picchu, and optional Amazon rainforest extension with guaranteed departures.

GLAM South America is a meticulously curated 10-day luxury journey through some of South America’s most iconic and captivating destinations across Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.

From the vibrant energy and golden beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the breathtaking power of Iguazu Falls, the passionate culture of Buenos Aires, and the ancient wonder of Machu Picchu, this extraordinary itinerary showcases the very best of South America’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and world-famous landmarks.

More than a sightseeing tour, GLAM South America is designed around immersive and unforgettable experiences — standing beneath the iconic Christ the Redeemer, witnessing the meeting point of three nations near the Iguazu River, and exploring Peru’s Sacred Valley aboard the scenic PeruRail Vistadome train. Combining vibrant cities, dramatic landscapes, rich traditions, and awe-inspiring history, this journey delivers an elegant and seamless South American adventure.

Travel in comfort aboard luxury transportation, stay in carefully selected premium hotels, and enjoy a fully escorted experience led by professional guides. From cosmopolitan capitals and tropical scenery to ancient Incan heritage and natural wonders, discover the glamour, culture, and diversity of South America in one unforgettable itinerary.

Enhance your experience with an optional 3-day, 2-night Manaus extension — the gateway to the legendary Amazon Rainforest. This optional add-on offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems and can be seamlessly added to the end of your tour.


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Route

Starts from

Rio de Janeiro

Ends in

Lima

Pickup Location

Rio de Janeiro

Dropoff Location

Lima

Tour route map

Highlights

Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer and enjoy panoramic views from Sugarloaf Mountain Explore the awe-inspiring Iguassu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides Discover the city’s vibrant culture and enjoy an authentic Tango Show Cusco City Tour, exploration of the Sacred Valley, and a visit to Machu Picchu Guided Lima City Tour, showcasing the capital’s historic and modern highlights. The following day is scheduled for departures and return flights, concluding the journey.

Itinerary

Arrival:

  • Upon arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, meet your private driver at the disembarkation area.

  • Transfer to the hotel: Hilton Rio Copacabana or similar.

  • Check-in time: 3:00 p.m. (early arrivals can store luggage at the bell desk).

Evening:

  • 7:00 p.m.: Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

  • Relax and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight:

Rio de Janeiro / Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana or smiller


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning:

  • 7:30 a.m.: Breakfast at the hotel.

  • 8:30 a.m.: Depart for a full-day private tour with a guide.

  • Board the Corcovado train, passing through the lush Tijuca Rainforest (20-min ride).

  • Arrive at the summit of Corcovado Mountain to visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

  • Enjoy panoramic views of Rio from the lookout point.

Midday:

  • Descend to sea level and continue panoramic city tour.

  • Stop at:

    • Maracanã Stadium (photo stop – exterior only)

    • Sambadrome (famous Carnival venue)

    • Metropolitan Cathedral (modernist architecture)

    • Selarón Steps – a vibrant mosaic art installation by Jorge Selarón

Afternoon:

  • 1:00 p.m.: Lunch at a restaurant.

  • 2:30 p.m.: Visit Sugar Loaf Mountain via two-stage cable car:

    • First stop at Morro da Urca

    • Final ascent to Sugar Loaf Peak (396 meters above sea level)

    • Enjoy 360° views of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana, Christ the Redeemer, and the Atlantic Forest.

Evening:

  • Return to the hotel to refresh.

  • 7:30 p.m.: Transfer to restaurant for dinner.

Overnight: 

  • Rio de Janeiro ? / Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana or smiller


Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Morning: 

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Check-out and transfer to the airport.

  • Flight to Iguassu Falls.

  • Packed Lunch provided (Veg/Non-Veg options).

Afternoon:

  • Arrival in Foz do Iguaçu.

  • Meet your local guide at the disembarkation area.

  • Begin a half-day city tour:

    • Walk along Avenida Brazil – explore local shops and cafés.

    • Visit Igreja Matriz – the city's main Catholic cathedral.

    • Stop at the Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu – learn about its history and Buddhist culture.

    • Visit the Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque – built in 1983, this mosque is a significant cultural and religious site for Brazil’s largest Islamic community.

Late Afternoon:

  • Continue to the Landmark of the Three Frontiers:

    • See where Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay meet.

    • View the Paraná and Iguassu Rivers merging.

    • Learn the history and significance of this symbolic monument with its three national-color obelisks.

Evening:

  • Check in at JL HOTEL BY BOURBON Or Similar 

  • Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Overnight: Foz do Iguaçu ? / JL Hotel by Bourbon or smiller


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Depart for the Brazilian side of Iguassu National Park.

  • Visit begins at the Visitor Center to learn about the park's biodiversity.

  • Travel along an 11 km internal road to reach the falls area.

  • Enjoy scenic views of the Atlantic Rainforest – spot birds, butterflies, and coatis.

Midday:

  • Explore the 950-meter walkway circuit:

    • Get panoramic views of 275 waterfalls.

    • Witness Devil’s Throat — the most powerful and iconic fall.

    • Experience light mists and potential rainbows (weather permitting).

  • Ride the panoramic elevator for breathtaking elevated views.

  • Lunch at the Porto Canoas Gastronomic Center inside the park.

Afternoon:

  • Return to the hotel for rest. 

  • Evening  Round-trip transfer to a local buffet restaurant for dinner.

Overnight:                                       

Foz do Iguaçu ? / JL Hotel by Bourbon or smiller

*Additional cost for Macuco – Safari- (Share boat) will be - $95pp


Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning:

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

  • Transfer to the Argentinian side of Iguassu Falls.

  • Visit the Visitors’ Center, then take a 10-minute train ride to Devil’s Throat, the largest water flow in the complex (107 meters high).

  • Walk the Lower Circuit (approx. 1.3 km) to view smaller waterfalls, including Carlos Bozzetti Waterfall.

  • Continue to the Upper Circuit for panoramic views of the falls, San Martin Island, and the Brazilian side.

Lunch:

  • Buffet lunch inside the National Park.

Afternoon:

  • Transfer to Puerto Iguazu Airport for flight to Buenos Aires.

  • Arrival in Buenos Aires and pick-up from the airport.

Evening:

  • Dinner at a restaurant (tips and drinks not included).

Overnight Stay:

Buenos Aires / 725 Continental Hotel or smiller


Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Morning:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Begin a half-day city tour of Buenos Aires, covering key sites and landmarks.

Lunch:

  • Enjoy lunch at a restaurant (tips and drinks not included).

Afternoon:

  • Half-day excursion to the Tigre Delta, a beautiful waterway region near Buenos Aires.

Evening:

  • Dinner at a restaurant + Tango Show.

Overnight Stay:

  • Hotel in Buenos Aires or smiller


Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Morning:

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

  • Transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco (Internal flights Not included in the package)

  • Packed lunch provided for the journey.

Afternoon:

  • Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Today, we will enjoy a city tour that includes the Inca Empire, the ruins of the Inca Palace, the Plaza de Armas, and the old town with its restored colonial buildings. The tour also features the Sacsayhuamán fortress, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and the Puca Pucara archaeological site in Cusco.

Evening:

  • Dinner at a restaurant.

Overnight Stay:

  • Hotel in Cusco / Sonesta Hotel Cusco


Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Early Morning:

  • Depart for the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo Train Station.

  • Board the Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu.

Daytime Exploration:

  • Visit Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Tour includes highlights like:

    • Temple of the Sun

    • House of the Priest

    • Sacred Plaza

    • Inca Sundial

Afternoon/Evening:

  • Return to Sacred Valley.

  • Transfer back to hotel in Cusco.

Overnight Stay:

  • Hotel in Cusco. / Sonesta Hotel Cusco or smiller


? IMPORTANT NOTE – Machu Picchu Booking Information

Availability for Machu Picchu is limited and cannot be guaranteed at the time of initial inquiry.

Please reach out to our team before finalizing any bookings that include Machu Picchu.

Once availability is confirmed, a non-refundable, non-cancelable payment of $200 per person will be required to secure your reservation.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning:

  • Transfer to Cusco Airport for flight back to Lima.

  • Arrival and transfer to hotel.

Afternoon:

  • Lima City Tour includes:

    • Colonial Center (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

    • Plaza Mayor

    • Government Palace

    • Cathedral of Lima

    • Archbishop’s Palace

    • San Francisco Monastery with its historic library and tiles

    • Lunch at restaurant

Evening:

  • Dinner at an restaurant.

Overnight Stay:

  • Hotel in Lima.  / Sol de Oro Hotel & Suites or smiller 


Included Meals: Breakfast

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and transfer to Lima Airport for your flight back home.


Trip includes

Included

Destination    ? Hotel Name & Category
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2 Nights)    Hilton Rio Copacabana (or similar)
Iguassu Falls, Brazil (2 Nights)    JL Hotel by Bourbon (or similar)
Buenos Aires, Argentina (2 Nights)    725 Continental Hotel (or similar)
Cusco, Peru (2 Nights)    Sonesta Hotel Cusco (or similar)
 Lima, Peru (1 Night)    Sol de Oro Hotel & Suites (or similar)
9 nights of hotel accommodation in centrally located 4★–5★ hotels, as listed in the itinerary
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner included as per the itinerary

Hotel

Private services with professional local guides for all included transfers, tours, and services

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner included as per the itinerary

Vegetarian Halal Meat

Tour conducted in 55-seater / 22-seater coach / 15-seater coach / van, depending on the number of passengers

  • Vehicle size to be confirmed approximately one week prior to departure


Coach / BusMini-coachPrivate Vehicle

    All ground transportation throughout the tour, operated on a private basis as per itinerary

    Arrival and departure airport transfers, including meet & greet services where applicable

    Private services with professional local guides for all included transfers, tours, and services

    Escorted tour service throughout the itinerary

Guided Tours & Attractions Included

    Guided city tours and sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

    Entrance fees to included attractions and landmarks, including:

        Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain (Rio de Janeiro)

        Iguassu Falls – Brazilian and Argentine sides

        Buenos Aires City Tour & Tango Show

        Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

        Lima City Tour

Transportation & Comfort

    Tour conducted in 55-seater / 22-seater coach / 15-seater coach / van, depending on the number of passengers

        Vehicle size to be confirmed approximately one week prior to departure

    Complimentary bottled water:

        1 × 500ml bottle per person during airport transfers

        2 × 500ml bottles per person during full-day (8-hour) tours

    Wi-Fi available in hotel lobbies and 55-seater coaches (not guaranteed)

        Internet connectivity may be limited or spotty in certain regions

        Wi-Fi not available in smaller vans or mini-coaches

    Professional local guides for all included activities

    All applicable local taxes and service charges included

Excluded

International airfare

Travel Included

International airfare

Any domestic or international air tickets not explicitly listed as included

Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary, including:

    Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

    Yogurt, tea, and coffee outside what is included in hotel breakfasts

Optional excursions and add-on experiences, unless clearly specified as included

Optional dinner packages (not applicable for this tour)

Travel, medical, and personal insurance (strongly recommended)

Passport, visa, and consular fees

Early check-in and late check-out at hotels

Porterage / baggage handling

Tips for guides, drivers, and service staff

Personal expenses, including laundry, minibar, telephone calls, and room service

Kitchen use is not available; meals are served at local restaurants as per the program

Any services, excursions, or items not explicitly mentioned as included in the itinerary

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