Special 8: World Wonders

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to the Cuzco airport.

*Prices vary March-April and October-November. Please contact a Travel Advisor for more information.
**Upgrades are available to the Novotel and Monasterio Hotels. Ask for rates and details.

• 10 nights at comfortable hotels based on US standards.
• All tours stated in the itinerary
• Guided visits with English speaking tour guides.
• All transfers and entrance fees.
• All breakfasts.

After crossing to the Brazilian side of the river via the International Bridge “Tancredo Neves,” you will tour the Brazilian National Park with a 45 minute mini trek through the rainforest which offers some spectacular panoramic views of the falls.
** This tour can be combined with an optional Macuco Safari and cruise.

On the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls, take the Great Adventure Safari Cruise, an exciting ride in a decommissioned military vehicle through the jungle and to the river. The ‘open’ back truck allows a great vantage point to see the many parakeets, parrots, macaws, toucans, and many other birds, lizards, monkeys, a myriad of butterflies, 85 species of orchids, bromeliads, and guembes that call this jungle area their home. After about a 45-minute ride through the forest, you will board riverboats that will take you breathtakingly close to the falls.

You will be taken to enjoy a “porteña” musical evening in one of the most exclusive tango houses in Buenos Aires: Esquina Carlos Gardel, located in the Abasto neighborhood where Carlos Gardel spent several years of his life. During dinner the orchestra will play a well-known tango repertoire while several couples will amaze you dancing this sensual music style. From several tango houses, our company made its selection based on the quality of the food, atmosphere and show in relation to prices. Shall you prefer any other recommended places such as Señor Tango, El Viejo Almacén, La Ventana or El Querandí among others, just let us know.

When the Spanish arrived in Argentina, they found an immense area of tall coarse grass, extending for hundreds and hundreds of miles. The cattle and horses they brought with them were soon put to roam wild and over time they transformed the native Indian way of life. The Spanish replaced the natural vegetation with European grass and built huge "estancias" (ranches) in their homeland style. It is in these estancias that the romantic world of the gaucho was born, the traditional horsemen of the Pampas. This full day excursion will take you to the Pampas countryside, and provide you with a unique opportunity to experience the gaucho lifestyle, its music, dances, games and cuisine. The exhibition is held in a former estancia where you will be served a typical "asado criollo" (barbeque) while a folkloric show featuring music, dances and gaucho skills is demonstrated. After the show, those interested in horseback riding can take a ride around the estancia.

On the way to Tigre, 30km (20 miles) from Buenos Aires, you will enjoy views of Buenos Aires most exclusive residential areas, private neighborhoods, sailing clubs, marinas and slips. Your tour starts with a bus ride along Libertador Avenue to Maipu train station, passing by the presidential residence in Olivos (Quinta de Olivos). On arrival you'll board the Riverside Train for a pleasant journey which skirts the Rio de la Plata (River Plate); the train offers some delightful views of the surrounding natural scenery as well as the charmingly renovated English railway stations. At San Isidro, the largest station, you'll leave the train for a visit of the first outdoor mall in Argentina, the Cathedral and surrounding historical residences. After the last ride (13min) arriving in Tigre, you will board a modern panoramic catamaran from which the exotic subtropical forest can be appreciated whilst sailing the Parana River delta, a 14,000 square kilometer area comprising thousands of islands and islets. Return to the hotel.

Buenos Aires is well known in Latin America for its rich cultural offerings, of which its museums are an integral part. This customizable tour will offer the chance to have an art-expert guide escorting you to three Museums of your choice, according to your interests. Peru For Less' recommended choice is formed by the following institutions:

• Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (National Fine Arts Museum) inaugurated in 1896 and located in Recoleta, which hosts an important collection of Argentine, Latin American and European artists. Website: http://www.mnba.org.ar
• Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernandez Blanco (Hispano-American Art Museum), where there's an exhibition of silverware and paintings from the last three centuries. Website: http://www.museos.buenosaires.gov.ar/mifb.htm
• Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, MALBA (Buenos Aires Latin American Art Museum), inaugurated this century based on the numerous Constantini Collection, whose mission is "to collect, conserve, study and disseminate Latin American art, dating from the early 20th Century to the present day" with the main goal of stimulating the interest in Latin American art. Website: http://www.malba.org.ar/web/en/mission/index.php

  Price per Person	1	2/3	4
  Museums Tour	$ 162	$ 96	$ 59

Cross the Rio de la Plata (River Plate) to Uruguay, and experience a little of the 'charrua' style of life with any of the following available day tours.

Colonia
7.00 am Hotel pick up. Transfer to the pier.
7.45 am Check in/immigration.
8.30 am Departure by ferry to the UNESCO Human Heritage town of Colonia.
9.30 am Arrival in Colonia del Sacramento. Sightseeing: historical neighborhoods and museum. Drive along the riverside to visit the Real de San Carlos Bullring. Lunch in restaurant (no drinks). Time at leisure.
8.15 pm Transfer to the pier.
9.00 pm Departure to Buenos Aires.
9.45 pm Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to hotel.

Cross the Rio de la Plata (River Plate) to Uruguay, and experience a little of the 'charrua' style of life with any of the following available day tours.

Montevideo
6.30 am Hotel pick up. Transfer to the pier.
7.15 am Check in/immigration.
8.00 am Departure by ferry to the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo.
10.10 am Arrival and transfer to the historical center
12.00 am Lunch in typical restaurant (no drinks).
2.00 pm Sightseeing: Highlights of Montevideo and shopping center. Time at leisure.
6.00 pm Transfer to the pier.
7:00 pm Departure to Buenos Aires.
9:00 pm Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

This is the easiest, safest and most problem-free option for taking in one of Argentina’s exciting soccer matches. You can choose the match (River Plate, Boca Juniors or Argentina) according to the available schedule. Depending on the game schedule, you will be picked up at your selected hotel and taken to the stadium where privileged seats are waiting for you. A bilingual guide will be escorting your group throughout the whole tour.

We recommend that you book more time in Cuzco . There is so much to see in and around the city and we would be pleased to book them for you. Otherwise you can simply stay and take in the sights and sounds of this magnificent city and its magnificent people.

Have an extra day to visit the ruins on your own, relax at the local hot springs, and walk around the orchid gardens. The enormous beauty of Machu Picchu certainly deserves an extra day!

The sheer natural beauty of this area will revitalize any jaded soul and you may understand why it is called The Sacred Valley.

Horseback riding across the Sacred Valley to Maras Moray Salt Mines. This is our most recommended additional service. Price per person- private service (includes transfer to the Sacred Valley):

Located between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu, the campsite is at a height of 2800m and close to the Vilcanota River. From here you can see the archeological site of Ollantaytambo and walk about 30 minutes to get there. The following day, you can walk to the train station, only 15 minutes away, to take the train to Machu Picchu.
Campsite is accessible by road, by rafting on the river Vilcanota or by trekking.

• Stationary tents
• dining area
• bathrooms
• hot showers
• potable water
• campfire
• pachamanca lunch
• hammocks
• soccer field, badmitton court, volleyball court, petanque (a game similar to bowls)

Get on a boat and have a wet and wild rafting experience through the Sacred Valley. Our tour guides are fully trained and bilingual. Transfers and lunch included.

Take a horse-back ride through the valley from the Inca bridge to the Quarries of Cachicata and return to camp. This trip lasts about 4 hours.

Includes: First aid kit, walkie-talkie, guide service and horses completely equipped.
Not included: bottled water, food, tips.

Take a bike-ride through the valley where you will visit the Quarries of Cachicata as well as the villages on the banks of the river, such as Sillque, Chillca and others. We will return to our campsite during a pleasant 2 hour journey on the other side of the river, passing through the villages of Phiri Podra and enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Includes: bicycles, helmets, gloves, first-aid kit and guide service

Not included: bottled water, food, tips.

Raft on the River Urubamba with category 2 and 3 currents, suitable for everyone, with or without experience. Trip lasts approximately 2 hours.

Includes: first-aid kit, guide service, canoeing kit, life- jackets, oars, waterproof pants, transportation from and to campsite
Not included: bottled water, food, tips.

This site, constructed by the Incas, is the oldest known horticultural experimental center in the world. Each terraced level gives a different micro climate in which different crops can be grown. Remember that when you eat your potatoes you are eating a Peruvian creation. The terraces built into the natural surrounding landscape are magnificent. Price per person- private service:

This horseback riding tour will take you to the beautiful country side around the city of Cuzco. (minimum 2 people)

Watch professional Peruvian dancers and musicians amuse you with traditional Andean music and dancing.