BRAZIL - Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf - Samba Show ARGENTINA + PATAGONIA - Iguassu Fall (both sides) - Argentinean Tango show with dinner - El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier - Rios de Hielo Express (Ice Rivers) Excursion PERU - Machu Picchu Lost City of Incas 7 Wonder of the World BOLIVIA - Lake Titicaca - La Paz
DAY 1 (22 Apr, Sun) CHECK IN AIRPORT DAY 2 (23 Apr, Mon) KUALA LUMPUR / DUBAI / RIO de JANERIO, BRAZIL (3N) (D) EK343 KUL DXB 0210 0455 EK247 DXB GIG 0710 1430 Depart for your South American adventure via Dubai. Arrive in one of the most exciting and beautiful city in the world, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, home of the world famous Carnival & Samba! Transfer to your hotel located just a few steps from the world famous Copacabana Beach. On arrival, transfer to hotel for rest and dinner. Hotel Royal Rio Palace 4* or similar DAY 3 (24 Apr, Tue) RIO DE JANEIRO (B, L, D) Sugar Loaf Mountain The panoramic view from the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, at 1,296ft above sea-level is breath taking. Two sets of cable cars elevate you to the top of Sugar Loaf. From its summit, passengers will get a magnificent 360degrees view of Rio & its golden beaches, green forests & thriving metropolis. Historic Rio Tour sightseeing continues with a tour of Rio s historical past. Learn how Portugal s prince Dom Pedro I scandalously broke all family ties and declared himself Emperor of Brazil, as you see the sites of Rio de Janeiro. On the way to downtown, drive through Parque do Flamengo. Pass by the National Library, the Opera House, and get a sense of Rio s glamour. Plus you'll enjoy a typical Brazilian barbecue lunch. In the evening, enjoy Rio by Night Ginga Tropical Dinner and Show. A Brazilian dance show that gathers on stage various cultures of our Tropical Country. The show combines a variety of Brazilian dances that developed from African rhythms via the slave trade and the natives that lived in Brazil before colonization. A breathtaking, must see show is located in one of the most beautiful hotels of Rio de Janeiro. Hotel Royal Rio Palace 4* or similar DAY 4 (25 Apr, Wed) RIO DE JANEIRO (B, L) Jeep Tour Botanical Gardens & Tijuca Forest - Group. The Botanical Garden, created in 1817 by the king D. Joao IV, bound for the culture of exotic plants brought from all over the world. Then we visit the Tijuca Atlantic Forest, the largest urban forest in the world stopping at the Chinese View belvedere with a magnificent view of the Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, the Guanabara Bay and the Sugar Loaf. Christ the Redeemer This famous statue keeps an eye out on Rio with its outstretched arms. Board the tremzinho (cogwheel railway) up to the top of Corcovado Mountain for a bird eye s view of the centre of Rio. Hotel Royal Rio Palace 4* or similar DAY 5 (26 Apr, Thu) RIO DE JANEIRO / IGUASSU FALLS, BRAZIL (2Nights) (B) JJ3188 GIG IGU 0950 1202 Transfer to airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls. Enjoy a guided visit of Brazil's Iguacu National Park. After checking out the exhibits in the visitors center, take a bus ride to visit various vantage points that will reward you with a panoramic view of the falls. An elevator up to a lookout platform provides a bird's eye view of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most stunning waterfall is the Devils Throat, which spans a 2,700 semi- circle that gushes over a height of 72 m (236 ft). Hotel Recanto Cataratas Resort 4* or similar DAY 6 (27 Apr, Fri) IGUASSU FALLS (B, L) A morning tour will take you across the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguassu River, which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil, to the Argentine side of the falls and National Park. Once in Argentina, follow a scenic highway up the Argentine Iguazu Park. Visit starts with ample time to visit San Martin s Falls & the Devil s Throat. We will enjoy the traditional circuits in the Iguazu National Park: the Upper Circuit and the Lower Circuit. The Upper Circuit guarantees spectacular panoramic views of the falls. The Lower Circuit will give us a close contact with the falls and surrounding vegetation. Afternoon, embark on a Great Adventure Boat Ride Under Falls and prepare to get wet! Your guide will lead you along the Sendero Yacaratia Trail to a panoramic viewpoint, and reach the Puerto Macuco to board the motorboat. Climb aboard for the ride through the Iguassu River Canyon, and prepare to get soaked as the boat approaches the bottom of the falls. Feel the spray and see the rainbows as water rushes around you. Then continue to the San Martin waterfalls, the tallest in Iguazu. At the end of the boat ride, you ll disembark at the lower circuit trail. Hotel Recanto Cataratas Resort 4* or similar
DAY 7 (28 Apr, Sat) IGUASSU FALLS / LIMA, PERU (2N) (B) Bird & Butterfly Park. Ideally situated only 10 km from the Iguassu falls, the Iguassu Bird Park is like an extension of the huge Iguassu National Park, with vast aviaries and hundreds of species of birds. Visitors follow an 800m path winding through the aviaries where the birds fly free. Mingle with and photograph hundreds of different native and exotic birds, snakes, caimans, marmosets and butterflies in spacious walkthrough aviaries and trails that wind through the jungle. Itaipu Dam This visit to the largest hydroelectric Dam in the world begins at the Reception Center where audiovisual an is showcasing presented the history of the construction. Visit the power station and observation deck with a panoramic view of the entire dam and the spillway, giving an idea of the dimension of colossal this project. The Itaipu Dam is eight kilometers long with a total of 20 turbines and an installed capacity of 14,000,000 kilowatts. Transfer to airport for flight to Lima. On arrival, transfer to hotel for overnight. LA2442 GIG LIM 1945 2210 Hotel Estelar Miraflores 4* or similar DAY 8 (29 Apr, Sun) LIMA, PERU (B) The half day Lima city tour begins at the Plaza de Armas, where the Cathedral, Archbishop s Palace, and Government Palace are located. Then you'll have the chance to visit one of Lima's colonial jewels: the Monastery of San Francisco or the Convent of Santo Domingo, to admire the quaint colonial architecture of these buildings and learn about the influence of Catholicism in the country. Then, visit the Larco Museum, which holds the finest precious metals collection in Peru. Housed in a royal mansion of the 18th-century, the museum is famous for its gold and silver collection, its erotic archaeological collection, and its pre-colombian art collection. There are over 45,000 objects, all classified by culture and theme in chronological order. We will finish our tour in the modern district of Miraflores, where we will be able to enjoy a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. Afternoon at leisure. Hotel Estelar Miraflores 4* or similar DAY 9 (30 Apr, Mon) LIMA / CUZCO/ SACRED VALLEY (1N) (B, L, D) LAN2023 LIM CUZ 0810 0945 Morning flight to Cuzco before travelling to the Sacred Valley. Cuzco, the old capital of the Inca Empire from the 13 th to 15 th century. It is a rich mixture of Inca and Colonial Spanish architecture and nowadays a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. A must-see full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas takes you from Cuzco along the Urubamba river valley to the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Pisac is most famous for its market, where local farmers and craftspeople bring their goods to town to sell and trade. Stroll along the rows of goods, such as handmade creches, alpaca wool sweaters, and carved handicrafts. The tour includes lunch at a local restaurant, and then continues on to Ollantaytambo, the town known for its imposing cliffside ruins built by the Incas. The town is the only one that has been in continuous operation since the time of the Incas. Enjoy a tour of the ruins and breathtaking views of the valley, before checking into your hotel for the evening. Stay at a hotel in the tranquil Sacred Valley, halfway between Cuzco and Machu Picchu. Overnight in the Sacred Valley. Hotel Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay 4* or similar DAY 10 (01 May, Tue) SACRED VALLEY / MACHU PICCHU (1N) (B, L, D) An exciting day, as you wake up early to take the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes for Machu Picchu, South America s most spectacular archaeological site. The train journey with its spectacular scenery where you will be able to glimpse a condor in flight is a highlight of any trip to the Andes. Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, is one of the wonders of the Americas. The stunning ruins of the ancient citadel, perched on a mountain peak high in the Andes, is the greatest surviving testament to Inca civilization. Built in the 15 th century, it was the secret city of the Incas, never discovered by the Spanish until discovered in 1911 by an American explorer. Overnight Agua Calientes. Hotel El Mapi by Inkaterra 3* or similar
DAY 11 (02 May, Wed) MACHU PICCHU / CUZCO (2N) (B) You are free to further explore Macchu Picchu on your own (entrance and shuttle tickets provided). Return to Cuzco by train at in the afternoon. You are free to explore Cuzco s exciting night scene on own. Hotel Costa Del Sol Ramada Cusco 4* or similar DAY 12 (03 May, Thu) CUZCO (B) Cuzco City Walking Tour Discover the fascinating historical and cultural legacy of the Incas in the capital of the Inca Empire on this 4-hour Cusco city walking tour. Visit Korikancha, known as the Temple of the Sun during the Inca Empire, and now is the site of the Santo Domingo Convent. You ll also see the Cathedral, which faces the Plaza de Armas in the heart of downtown Cusco. Then explore the neighborhood of San Blas, known as the Artist s District. This bohemian quarter is home to art galleries, cafes, and several handicraft markets. Ruins Tour Sacsayhuaman is one of the most important Inca sites in Cusco and was most likely a ceremonial center or fortress during the time of the Incan Empire. Embedded in the hillside are gigantic stones that make up the foundation of the site. These stones weigh approximately 300 tons each! The stone walls form a zig-zag pattern, stretching out over the plateau for 300 meters. Fitted together with precision, Sacsayhuaman s stones are an impressive glimpse at Incan stonemasonry skill. Continue on this tour to Q enko, located further on the hillside overlooking Cuzco. Here you can see several intricate stone carvings of important Inca symbols, including the puma. There are also aqueducts and ceremonial altars. From a distance you will see the ruins of Puca Pucara and then visit the Tambo Machay royal baths. DAY 13 (04 May, Fri) CUZCO / JULIACA / PUNO (1N) (B, D) LA2123 CUZ JUL 1110 1205 Transfer to Cuzco Airport for flight to Juliaca before transferring to Puno. Take a boat trip to visit the floating reed islands of the Uros Indians and witness their unique way of life! These islands are made of piles of reeds, an ancient tradition of the Uros. They are descendants of the oldest people of the Altiplano, though the present Uros people have mixed with the Aymara and no pure Uros exist anymore. Hotel Casa Andina Premium Puno 4* or similar DAY 14 (05 May, Sat) PUNO / COPACABANA & SUN ISLAND / LA PAZ, BOLIVIA (2N) (B, L, D) Pick up from your hotel in Puno early in the morning and departure to Copacabana. At the Peru- Bolivia border, you will have to get off the car for the frontier control. Upon arrival, explore the city of Copacabana. This laid-back, easygoing town has plenty to offer visitors, we will visit its Moorish cathedral in the central plaza of the town, as well as the 16th century shrine of "Our Lady of Copacabana", the patron saint of the city. We will then take a motor boat to Sun Island, the legendary cradle of the Incas. Surrounded by stunning landscapes of Lake Titicaca, Sun Island is too hilly to accommodate vehicles, so a network of rocky trails crisscrosses the island. We hike up one of these paths to visit the Pilkocaina Palace ruins and the village of Yumani, from where you will enjoy incredible views of the island. We will have a local lunch (aphtapi). Continue to the iconic Escalera del Inca (Inca Staircase), which begins at a stone fountain (Fuente del Inca) and the fresh spring water flows down channels alongside the ancient 205-step staircase. From here, we catch our boat back to Copacabana. Continue to La Paz, on the way, we will cross the Strait of Tiquina. Hotel Europa 4* or similar DAY 15 (06 May, Sun) LA PAZ (B, L) Your guide will first take you to the Witch Doctor's Market, where herbs, aphrodisiacs, and magic charms are on sale. Also, see the San Francisco Colonial Church, Plaza Murillo, Cathedral, Government Palace, and the National Congress. Walk along the cobblestone Jaen Street, which has kept much of its colonial charm, and have lunch at a local restaurant. Then ride to the Valley of the Moon outside of the city, where rock formations carved by wind and rain create a strange lunar landscape. Here we will also visit a ceramic workshop and watch a pottery demonstration. Finally transfer to the cable car station and enjoy a scenic ride with wonderful views of the city and the surrounding mountains. La Paz cable cars are a modern and efficient transportation system, that has become the pride of the city. Hotel Europa 4* or similar
DAY 16 (07 May, Mon) LA PAZ / SANTIAGO (1N) (B) LA893 LPB SCL 0450 0850 Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago, capital of Chile. On arrival proceed for Santiago city tour. We will begin the tour visiting the historical district, where the construction of Santiago in the colonial era begins, with old buildings like the Metropolitan Cathedral, beautiful construction that combines neoclassical and Bavarian styles of the time. We will continue to the civic district, with ministerial buildings surrounding the presidential palace or Palacio de la Moneda, silent witness of the most important events of our republican history. We continue our tour with a visit to Santa Lucia Hill, which includes attractive spaces such as Castillo Hidalgo and Caupolicán and Neptune terraces. Then we ll go to San Cristobal Hill, where we can appreciate a great panoramic of the city and the imposing statue of the Virgin Mary crowning the top. We can also see the East side of Santiago, a contemporary and vibrant part with its imposing buildings of daring architectural styles that give a stamp of modernity to this great city. Hotel Providencia 4* or similar DAY 17 (08 May, Tue) VINA de MAR & VALPARAISO City Tour / BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (2N) (B) LA461 SCL AEP 1700 1905 Leave Santiago to travel 120 km (75 mi) towards the coast to arrive in one of Chile s UNESCO Heritage Site: the seaport of Valparaiso. Multicolored houses on the hills, green parks, historical monuments, vibrant murals and bustling bars and restaurants fill this bohemian city. Visit its squares and use the elevators to get to the top of the hills and get a picture-perfect image of the Pacific Ocean. Continue to Viña del Mar, known as the Garden City. The Casinos, palaces, and beaches help add to this city's unique character. Admire the Flower Clock, an emblematic symbol of the town, and take some free time to wander on the beach. Transfer to airport for flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to hotel. DAY 18 (09 May, Wed) BUENOS AIRES (B, L, D) Tigre & North Delta. A short 1.30-hour ride from Buenos Aires towards the north area, entering Buenos Aires province, takes you to a place with zig-zagging rivers, a lush vegetation, and more than 200 bird species: Tigre. Sail through the Parana River delta on a catamaran boat and take in the natural beauty of the area. Learn about the customs and lifestyle of the islanders, with curiosities such as the 'lancha almacén' (grocery boat), which sells goods at a certain time of the day. After lunch, return to hotel. Tonight s highlight is the passionate Latin Tango show & Dinner. Arrive at the famous Tango Porteno show house. Inside, you will be served dinner as amazing dancers perform in a unique tango show. Witnessing a tango show is one of the distinctive experiences you can have in Buenos Aires, which is the city where the tango dance was born. DAY 19 (10 May, Thu) BUENOS AIRES / EL CALAFATE (2N) (B) AR1820 AEP FTE 1015 1330 Flight to El Calafate. At leisure after transfer to hotel. Hotel Mirador Del Lago 4* or similar DAY 20 (11 May, Fri) RIOS de HIELO EXPRESS EXCURSION (B, L, D) This navigation covers the northern arm of Lake Argentino. The tour goes through the Spegazzini and the Upsala glaciers, entering the bays that they form and also includes sailing in the cord of icebergs located about 20 km from the Upsala glacier. The first part of the excursion is in the northern arm of Lake Argentino across the Boca del Diablo, the narrowest part of the lake, then you will go to the Upsala channel and the Spegazzini channel where you are able to see, at the end of each channel, the respective glaciers. The navigation runs between spectacular icebergs of immense size and varied forms. From the boat you will see, among others, the Upsala, the Spegazzini and the Perito Moreno glaciers, the largest and highest respectively among all glaciers in the park. Hotel Mirador Del Lago 4* or similar
DAY 21 (12 May, Sat) PERITO MORENO GLACIER EXCURSION / BUENOS AIRES (2N) (B) AR1871 FTE AEP 1710 2005 Enjoy the most popular and important excursion in the area. The Perito Moreno Glacier is a spectacle difficult to describe, that fills the visitor with amazement and admiration, even from the first sights several kilometers away on the road. The trip from El Calafate to the glacier is a succession of lakes, streams, woods and snowcapped mountains. Six km before reaching your destination you get to a vantage point with the first panoramic view of the Glacier, widely known as "Curva de los Suspiros" (Sighs Bend). Finally, the road ends in the western tip of Magallanes Peninsula where, with your feet on the ground and the amazing 5 km-high front of the glacier at your side you get to the footbridges to take a closer look at the glacier. Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Buenos Aires. DAY 22 (13 May, Sun) COLONIA del SACRAMENTO, URUGUAY DAY TRIP (B, L) Take a ferry from Buenos Aires to the oldest town in Uruguay Colonia del Sacramento. This Old Portuguese city from the 17 th century has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well conserved architectural structure. With its cobble stoned streets, charming old colonial buildings and historic landmarks, Colonia is a beautiful old fashioned town filled with extraordinary charm. Colonia serves as a excellent day trip to visit because of its nice shops, museums and restaurants. Return to Buenos Aires in the late afternoon. DAY 23 (14 May, Mon) DEPART BUENOS AIRES / DUBAI (B) EK248 BUE DXB 2130 2305+1day Today proceed for city tour which takes in the sights such as the symbol of Buenos Aires; the Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, elegant Plaza San Martin and Colon Theatre. Proceed on to the traditional neighbourhoods of La Boca, and San Telmo. Stroll through the elegant neighbourhood of Recoleta & trendy Palermo. Finally visit Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires old port. In the evening, transfer to airport for flight home. DAY 24 (15 May, Tue) IN TRANSIT DAY 25 (16 May, Wed) DUBAI / KUALA LUMPUR EK346 DXB KUL 0310 1425 Home sweet home. TOUR FARE TWIN SHARE (12pax) RM32,999pp (16pax) RM31,799pp Single supplement RM6,800 Note: Not inclusive of airfare to South America Departure date: 22 Apr 2018 Note Yellow fever vaccination required EMIRATES AIRFARE Economy class from RM7,300pp (Promo Fare) (Fare valid till 15 Oct)