24 Oct 2026
Twin share
£7,190pp
Escorted tour
Best of Peru, Argentina & Brazil: Lima to Rio – 21 Days
Nazca, Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu, then Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio, in a group of up to 12.
21 days
From £5,746
Tour overview
This 21-day small-group journey combines southern Peru's great sights with two of South America's most exciting cities and one of its greatest natural wonders, flying between the highlights. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader in Peru and local guides in Argentina and Brazil. You stay twenty nights in hotels. Twenty breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners are included, among them a traditional pachamanca dinner in Nazca, cooked in an earth oven, and a farewell dinner in Rio, leaving plenty of freedom to try ceviche, Argentine steak and Brazilian churrasco.
After a walking tour of Lima's historic centre, you travel down the coast to Paracas for a boat trip to the Islas Ballestas, home to sea lions, penguins and seabirds, and on to Nazca, famous for its desert lines. In Arequipa, the White City, a local guide shows you its colonial heart, before you climb onto the Altiplano to Puno for a tour of Lake Titicaca at 3,820m.
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A scenic bus across the high plains brings you to Cusco, the old Inca capital, with free time to explore. You drive through the Sacred Valley, take a train along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes and catch an early bus up to Machu Picchu. After more time in Cusco, you fly back to Lima.
A flight carries you to Buenos Aires, Argentina's fiery capital, where a half-day tour with a local guide reveals the colourful La Boca district, Recoleta and the city's tango culture. Flying north to Iguazu, you explore the Argentinian side of the falls, walking along catwalks to the thundering Devil's Throat, and the Brazilian side for panoramic views. Your journey ends in Rio de Janeiro, with a guided tour of the city, including Sugarloaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, and a farewell dinner.
The physical rating is medium, with altitude in Peru and early starts. This trip suits travellers with time who want to see three countries' highlights in one well-paced journey. Four internal flights are included, saving long overland journeys, and departures run year-round. Pack layers for the Andes.
Trip highlights
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The Islas Ballestas (Day 3)
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Lake Titicaca (Day 7)
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Machu Picchu (Day 12)
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Tango and La Boca in Buenos Aires (Day 16)
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Iguazu Falls (Day 18)
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Christ the Redeemer in Rio (Day 20)
Your route
19 stops from Lima to Rio de Janeiro
- Lima Day 1
- Paracas Day 2
- Islas Ballestas Day 3
- Huacachina Day 3
- Nazca Day 3
- Arequipa Days 4–5
- Sillustani Day 6
- Puno Days 6–7
- Uros Titinos Day 7
- Taquile Island Day 7
- Cusco Days 8–9 & 12–13
- Sacred Valley Day 10
- Aguas Calientes Day 11
- Machu Picchu Day 11
- Lima Day 14
- Buenos Aires Days 15–16
- Puerto Iguazu Day 17
- Foz do Iguazu Days 17–18
- Rio de Janeiro Days 19–21
Why choose this tour
Three countries' greatest highlights in three weeks. Both sides of Iguazu Falls and a guided tour of Rio.
Best suited to
- Travellers with time for a long trip
- First-time visitors to South America
- Solo travellers looking for a small group
- City and nature lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
21 days from Lima, Peru to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Day 1 · Lima Arrive in Lima
Arrive in Peru's capital.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Lima, Paracas Paracas
A walking tour, then down the coast.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Islas Ballestas, Nazca Nazca
A wildlife boat trip and a pachamanca dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Arequipa Arequipa
Travel to the White City.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Arequipa Arequipa
A tour with a local guide.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Puno Puno
Climb to Lake Titicaca.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Lake Titicaca Lake Titicaca
A tour of the high lake.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Cusco Cusco
Across the Altiplano.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Cusco Cusco
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Sacred Valley Sacred Valley
Explore the valley.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 11 · Aguas Calientes Aguas Calientes
A train along the Urubamba.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Machu Picchu, Cusco Machu Picchu
An early bus to the citadel.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Cusco Cusco
More time in Cusco.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Lima Lima
Fly back to Lima.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · Buenos Aires Buenos Aires
Fly to Argentina.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 16 · La Boca, Recoleta Buenos Aires
A half-day city tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 17 · Puerto Iguazu Iguazu
Fly north to the falls.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 18 · Iguazu Falls Iguazu Falls
The Argentinian side and Devil's Throat.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 19 · Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
An early flight to Rio.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 20 · Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer Rio de Janeiro
A guided tour and a farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 21 · Rio de Janeiro Trip ends
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Lima (1 night) Hotel
- Paracas (1 night) Hotel
- Nazca (1 night) Hotel
- Arequipa (2 nights) Hotel
- Puno (2 nights) Hotel
- Cusco (2 nights) Hotel
- Sacred Valley (1 night) Hotel
- Aguas Calientes (1 night) Hotel
- Cusco (2 nights) Hotel
- Lima (1 night) Hotel
- Buenos Aires (2 nights) Hotel
- Iguazu (2 nights) Hotel
- Rio de Janeiro (2 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 20 nights in hotels
- Meals 20 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
- Flights from Cusco to Lima, Lima to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Iguazu and Iguazu to Rio
- Islas Ballestas boat trip and pachamanca dinner
- Arequipa tour and Lake Titicaca boat trip
- Sacred Valley, the train to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Buenos Aires tour, Iguazu Falls and a Rio city tour
- Leader in Peru and local guides in Argentina and Brazil
Not included
- International flights
- Meals not included 16 lunches and 18 dinners
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You dislike flying between destinations
- You are unsure about altitude
- You want many meals included
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–21 · Lunch: Days 5, 10 and 16 · Dinner: Days 3 and 20
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Departures & prices
From £5,746 per person, twin share, tour only. 58 upcoming departures.
07 Nov 2026
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£6,400pp
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£6,590pp
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£6,215pp
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25 Nov 2028
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£6,215pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are internal flights included?
Yes, four flights are included between Peru, Argentina and Brazil.
Do we see both sides of Iguazu?
Yes, the Argentinian side up close and the Brazilian side for panoramic views.
Is altitude a concern?
Puno and Cusco are above 3,300m. Seek medical advice if you have concerns.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors do not usually need visas for holiday stays in Peru, Argentina or Brazil. Check before you travel.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 15.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers, with a leader in Peru and local guides.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary