
10 Days - South America
An ideal 10 Day Escorted Tour, covering Brazil, Argentina & Peru
10 Days - South America (Code: SOAM)
Tour Highlights
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Rio de Janeiro City Tour
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Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer
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Sugar Loaf Mountain
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Iguassu City Tour & Landmark of the Three Frontiers
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Iguassu Falls - Brazilian Side
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Iguassu Falls - Argentinean Side
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Evening Argentinean Tango Show
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Buenos Aires City Tour
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Tigre City & Tigre Delta Catamaran Boat Tour
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Cusco City Tour
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Sacred Valley & Vistadome Train
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Macchu Picchu
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Lima City Tour
Price Includes
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All hotels as mentioned in the itinerary with breakfast
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Airport transfers on private basis
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Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary*
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6 Indian Dinners, 3 International Dinners
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3 Indian Lunches, 3 Packed Lunches, 2 International Lunches
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Hindi speaking tour director accompanied by local guides**
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This tour can be operated on a SIC basis without a tour manager.
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Hindi speaking tour director accompanied by local guides**
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*Entrance to the Machu Picchu Ruins is subject to availability
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**On occasions where the group size is small, a non-Hindi speaking driver/tour manager will accompany the group
Price Excludes
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Domestic flights
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International flights
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Tips or Personal expenses. Drinks of any kind.
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Visa & Processing Fees
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Porterage
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Lunches
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Travel Insurance
Note: As per new immigration regulations, all travelers to Argentina are now required to hold valid travel insurance covering medical and repatriation expenses.
Pick Up Points Available
This tour begins and ends in South America.
Joining point will be Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Airport Code: GIG)
Ending point will be Lima, Peru (Airport Code: LIM)
Internal Flight Schedule
Day 3: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (GIG) to Iguassu, Brazil (IGU) Afternoon arrival
Day 5: Iguassu. Argentina (IGR) to Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) Evening arrival
Day 7: Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) to Cusco, Peru (CUZ) Afternoon arrival
Day 9: Cusco, Peru (CUZ) to Lima, Peru (LIM) Afternoon arrival
Arrive Rio De Janeiro Begin your tour of South America in the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro with its world-famous attractions, beautiful beaches and the joy of the Brazilian people. Picture postcard scenarios such as Copacabana Beach, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the statue of Christ the Redeemer await you. Your airport transfer to the hotel will be arranged based on your flight timings. In the evening, dinner will be served at the hotel restaurant where you will enjoy a variety of international cuisines. Hotel: Hilton Rio Copacabana or similar
- Important Notes
Departure Dates
Discover general information about our tours by clicking here. Additionally, should you have any questions, our Frequently Asked Questionspage may already contain the answers to your questions.
Optional Extension:
Two Nights at the Manaus Amazon Eco Park Lodge
Please contact us to request for a detailed summary. It is
advised to get yellow fever vaccination if taking on this
optional pre-tour extension.
MAY to NOV 2025
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Adult: £895 // $1225 (10 Years old+)
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Child: £540 // $740 (2-9 Years old)
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Infant: £160.00 // $220.00 (0 -2 Years)
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Single Supplement: £190.00 // $260.00
Pre/Post Tour Accommodation:
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Brazil: please check with our sales team
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Peru: please check with our sales team
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Transfer included.
Mandatory Tip:
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$4.00 per person per day
Country Details
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Country |
Capital |
Currency |
Visa Required |
Time Zone |
Electricity |
Country Code |
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Brazil |
Brasila |
BRL |
Yes |
UTC -2 to 5 |
127V/230V 50Hz |
+55 |
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Argentina |
Buenos Aires |
ARS |
Yes |
UTC - 3 |
220V 50Hz |
+54 |
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Peru |
Lima |
PEN |
Yes |
UTC - 5 |
220V, 60Hz |
+51 |
Currency
Brazil
Real is the currency used in Brazil. The currency in Brazil is called the Real (BRL).
In all South American countries US Dollars are widely accepted and exchangeable. Exchange rates can differ from day to day (and city to city). Small daily payments are best made in the local currency. It is better to exchange from US Dollars to the local currency than from South American currencies.
Argentina
The Argentine currency is the peso ($). There are $100, $50, $20, $0, $5 and $2 notes, varying in colour, and 1, 0.50, 0.25, 0.10 and 0.05 cent coins. ATM machines are plentiful in Buenos Aires and using your ATM card will generally give you t1he best exchange rate available.
Peru
The PEN is the currency abbreviation or currency symbol for the Peruvian nuevo sol (PEN), the currency of Peru. The Peruvian nuevo sol is made up of 100 céntimo and is often represented by the symbol S/. The word "sol" is Spanish for "sun," and its use here is meant to give power to the Peruvian people.
Additional Excursions
We design our itineraries so that all the necessary excursions and places of interest are included to give the passenger the best possible holiday at an affordable price. However, often, the tour representative or local ground operator will offer passengers additional excursions that are designed to enhance the holiday experience and are not included in the tour cost.
Food
Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is usually in a separate dining area of the hotel and is usually a continental breakfast, which will consist of tea, coffee, bread, cereals, fruit and yoghurt.
Passengers can choose from vegetarian, or non-vegetarian (Jain or Halal will not always be available) meals. The meals are pre-set buffet, and a choice of menu is not available. Meals will be provided with tap water only.
Dinners are usually provided within the hotel or restaurant in a separate dining facility. You should always consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.
Hotels
Not all hotels on this tour will have air-conditioning so you should carry a small portable fan with you especially during the summer months.
Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle, TV, Telephone or toiletries in the hotel and it is advisable to carry your own. Passengers may also want to carry a small travel iron and hairdryer etc., as many hotel rooms may not have these facilities.
Some hotels in South America, especially Peru and Brazil will provide two single beds put together as a Double occupancy room, as this sort of configuration allows the hotel to use a room for multi-use, we do contract with such hotels, and you should be prepared for such eventualities.
If you use services such as the phone or minibar or pay TV whilst in your room, you will have to pay the hotel directly when you check out; these services are not included in your tour cost.
The maximum occupancy per room on this tour is 3 person(s).
Foreign Office Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office click on the link below to get Country specific details
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UK Residents |
USA Residents |
Other Advisories
General
Particular attention should be paid to the baggage allowance for this tour; this can be found on our general information page. Excess baggage may not be allowed on the vehicle or flight.
The tour will merge and change tour reps/coaches part way through the tour.
High Altitude
You should only make trips to high altitudes if you feel healthy. The following recommendations apply:
Advanced age is no barrier to high altitude. For blood pressure patients who are well controlled with medication, the altitude is not a concern. Asthmatics can travel to high altitudes without any problems. High-altitude air is less polluted with particles that can cause an asthma attack. Epileptics who are well controlled with medication should be able to negotiate the altitude.
Pregnant women: There may be a certain risk for pregnancy even without pre-existing diseases over 2500-3000 metres. Caution is therefore advised if in doubt, please consult your doctor in advance.
Infants: Short-term stays at the mountain tops are unproblematic. Infants and young children are often unable to equalise pressure during descent and are therefore increasingly at risk of ear irritation. Regular swallowing (drinking, sucking on a bottle) during the descent can prevent the occurrence of irritation.
Because children can chill faster than adults, always pay attention to sufficient protection from the cold at high altitude. Sunglasses and a good sunscreen are necessary on the glaciers!
High altitude visits not recommended for:
Lung and heart patients who are already short of breath while at rest or when climbing stairs are advised not to stay at high altitude. Patients with angina pectoris or severely impaired performance with heart enlargement and heart failure should not visit high altitude. Coronary artery disease (angina pectoris) and heart enlargement with medical therapy should not visit high altitude. Patients with a pronounced risk profile for cardiovascular disease (smoker + high blood pressure + diabetes + high blood fats + overweight + occasional chest pain) should consult the doctor before visiting high altitude.
Do not stay at high altitude after having striated muscles or a stroke.
Pick up and Drop off points & Times
Passengers should arrive at the airport where flights are done by Star Tours at the allocated time. If you are doing your own flights, then you will need to meet the tour rep directly at the arrival terminal at the destination.
You will be sent an ATOL certificate if your flights are done with Star Tours.
You should always follow the protocol for flights as set out by the airline. You should check the board at the airport for any flight delays, change of gate number or any other useful information provided by the airline.
Visas & Passports
If you have a UK and USA passport then you do not need a visa to visit any country in South America as a tourist. However, passports must be valid for at least 6 months and a return ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested on arrival.
For other nationality please check with the relevant embassy.
Weather
Peru
The climate on the coast is arid and semi-arid with high temperatures and very little rainfall. The Andes mountains observe a cool-to-cold climate with rainy summers and very dry winter. The eastern lowlands present an Equatorial climate with hot weather and rain distributed all year long.
Argentina
The bulk of central Argentina, including the Pampas farmland, Cordoba Hills, Mar de Plata and Buenos Aires, enjoys a moderate climate with hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters.
Brazil
In general, Brazil is a year-round destination with temperatures rarely dip below 20°C (68°F), apart from in the mountains and southern regions. The climate varies from hot and dry in the arid interior to humid and sticky in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon jungle.
Wheelchairs
We will accept lightweight manual wheelchair for travel, subject to them being capable of being stowed in the luggage hold of the vehicle. It is also essential that a family member is also on tour to push the wheelchair. Star Tours will also request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this is only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed.
For us to request a wheelchair for you with the airline, this request should be made to us in writing at the time of booking. The allocation of the wheelchair will be at the discretion of the airline/airport.
Downloads & Useful Links
This tour departs from the following pick-up points. Select your nearest location when booking.
Rio de Janeiro Apt (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport
Arrivals Meeting Point
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