Day1
Departure for Peru
- Fly from Scandinavia to Lima with one connection in Europe.
MULTI-COUNTRY · CUSCO · AGUAS CALIENTES · FOZ DO IGUAÇU
Machu Picchu, the Iguaçu Falls and Rio – 13 days
13 days / 10 nights4 stops – from Cusco to Rio de JaneiroPrivate trip with local guidesPrice on request
From the Inca cities of the Andes to rainforest waterfalls and the beaches of Rio – a trip linking three of South America’s best-known places.
All tours are private and can be adjusted: more nights, a different hotel standard, other dates or an extra destination. Activities marked “Optional” can be added in your enquiry.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Moments
to look forward to.
The Inca city of Machu Picchu, the mighty Iguaçu Falls and a finale by the sea in Rio.
- Day 3Cusco and Sacsayhuamán
- Day 4The train through the Sacred Valley
- Day 5Machu Picchu in the morning light
- Day 7The Iguaçu Falls from both sides
- Day 9Christ the Redeemer
- Day 10Sugarloaf Mountain
Your route
1CuscoDays 1–3
2Aguas CalientesDay 4
3CuscoDay 5
4Foz do IguaçuDays 6–7
5Rio de JaneiroDays 8–12
✈FLIGHT HOMEDay 13
Itinerary
Day by day – a proposal we adjust to your wishes. Optional activities are clearly marked.
Stage 1
Cusco
Day2
Up to Cusco
- Morning flight to Cusco at 3,400 metres.
- Take it easy on the first day and drink coca tea for the altitude.
Day3
The Inca capital
- Guided tour of Cusco: the cathedral, Qorikancha and the walls of Sacsayhuamán.
Stage 2
Aguas Calientes
Day4
Train through the Sacred Valley
- Train along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu.
Stage 3
Cusco
Day5
Machu Picchu
- Early bus up to the ruined city and a guided tour in the morning light.
- Train and car back to Cusco in the afternoon.
Stage 4
Foz do Iguaçu
Day6
To the Iguaçu Falls
- Fly to Foz do Iguaçu with a connection on the way.
Day7
The falls from both sides
- The panorama on the Brazilian side in the morning and the Argentine boardwalks in the afternoon.
- Bring your passport.
Stage 5
Rio de Janeiro
Day8
Fly to Rio
- Domestic flight to Rio de Janeiro and transfer to Copacabana.
Day9
Christ the Redeemer and city tour
- Guided trip up Corcovado – plenty of time at the statue and the view over the bays.
- Stops in Santa Teresa, at the tiled Selarón Steps, the Lapa Arches and the modern cathedral.
- Afternoon free on the beach or the promenade.
Day10
Cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain
- Two cable cars take you first to Morro da Urca and then to the 396-metre summit.
- Views over Copacabana, Guanabara Bay and Christ the Redeemer across the city.
- OptionalA helicopter flight over Rio can be booked locally.
Day11
Rio at your own pace
- Beach time on Copacabana or Ipanema, or a walk in the botanical garden.
- OptionalWe are happy to book an excursion, e.g. to the Tijuca forest or a football match at Maracanã.
Day12
Flight home from Rio de Janeiro
- Free time until your transfer to the airport.
- Evening flight to Europe with one connection.
Stage 6
Journey home
Day13
Back home in Scandinavia
- Change planes in Europe and arrive back in Scandinavia during the day.
PRICE & WHAT IS INCLUDED
Everything clear
from the start.
What is included – and which costs are good to know about. The price is confirmed in a written proposal.
Price on requestfor your dates and your groupSend enquiry ↗
INCLUDED
What is included
- Return flights from Scandinavia and flights within South America
- 10 nights in a double room as per the itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Trains, buses and entry to Machu Picchu
- Guided tours as per the itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
Good to budget for
- Travel insurance and cancellation cover
- Meals and drinks beyond the itinerary
- Entrance fees and activities listed as optional
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
How the price is set
The price depends on travel dates, flight fares, hotel standard and the size of your group. You receive a written proposal with a fixed price before anything is booked.
Good to know
- Best time
- April–October for Peru
- Altitude
- Cusco lies at 3,400 m – plan calm first days
- Entry
- Machu Picchu tickets are limited – book early
ACCOMMODATION
Rest well
along the way.
The accommodation below shows the standard – we confirm hotels or equivalent in the proposal.
Stage 1 · Days 1–3
Cusco
Hotel in central Cusco
Stage 2 · Day 4
Aguas Calientes
Hotel near Machu Picchu
Stage 3 · Day 5
Cusco
Hotel in central Cusco
Stage 4 · Days 6–7
Foz do Iguaçu
Hotel in Foz do Iguaçu
Stage 5 · Days 8–12
Rio de Janeiro
Hotel on Copacabana, mid-range
ACCOMMODATION ALONG THE ROUTE
10 nights
Accommodation as per the itinerary or equivalent – the standard can be raised or lowered on request.
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NEXT STEP
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your own.
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Machu Picchu, the Iguaçu Falls and Rio – 13 days
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General terms (draft)
Draft – to be reviewed by a lawyer before publishing. The trips are arranged by [Företagsnamn och organisationsnummer – fylls i] (“we”). These terms supplement the Swedish Package Travel Act (2018:1217) and the general terms for package travel that apply in Sweden.
Booking and payment
- Proposal: You receive a written proposal with price, itinerary and terms. The booking becomes binding only when you have accepted the proposal and we have sent a booking confirmation.
- Payment: Deposit and final payment are stated in the proposal and the confirmation.
- Details: Names must match your passport exactly. Please check the confirmation carefully.
Cancellation and changes
- Cancellation rules and any fees are stated in the proposal and booking confirmation. Flights and some hotels may have their own conditions.
- Changes you request may incur costs from airlines, hotels and other suppliers.
Passports, visas and health
- You are responsible for a valid passport, any visas and the vaccinations required or recommended for the trip, e.g. yellow fever for some areas.
Travel insurance and travel guarantee
We recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover. Details of the travel guarantee lodged with the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet): [to be added].
Changes to the itinerary
If we have to change the itinerary significantly, e.g. because of weather, flight times or decisions by authorities, we will inform you as soon as possible and you have the rights that follow from the Package Travel Act.
Complaints and disputes
Problems during the trip should be reported as soon as possible to us or our local representative. Disputes may be tried by the National Board for Consumer Disputes (ARN) or a general court in Sweden. Swedish law applies.