Begin with a 3-night stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There is plenty of free time for exploring this famous city on your own, plus enjoy guided city sightseeing. Next, fly to Iguassu Falls and spend two nights surrounded by the marvelous scenery of this natural wonder. Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where you enjoy guided city sightseeing and free time. Next, become acquainted with Lima with guided city sightseeing and exploration time. In Cuzco, guided city sightseeing visits several of the ancient sites. An excursion to the small market town of Pisac allows you to visit with locals and buy local wares before visiting the Incan fortress of Ollantaytambo. The highlight of your trip begins with a train ride through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu for time to explore the intact fortress. You may even want to walk up to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. After a morning at leisure in Machu Picchu, return to Cuzco for some free time followed by a free day in Lima that lets you tailor your time in the way you want.

HOTELS
Rio de Janeiro: Windsor Plaza, Located near Copacabana Beach, this hotel features spacious rooms with modern facilities, a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym, and business center.

Iguassu Falls: Mabu Thermas, Mabu Thermas, near Iguassu Falls National Park, offers four thermal pools, tennis courts, fitness center, gift shop, and several restaurants and bars.

Buenos Aires: Howard Johnson Recoleta, The Recoleta is centrally located near the Colon Theatre, Recoleta Cemetary, and other popular sites-a perfect base for exploring the city.

Lima: Jose Antonio Executive, The Jose Antonio Executive is located in Miraflores-walking distance from shopping centers, the best restaurants, parks, and art galleries, and just three blocks away from the Pacific Ocean.

Cuzco: Novotel Cuzco, The Novotel Cuzco is located in the heart of the city center, close to Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and Inca Museum. The hotel is built around an early 16th-century house.

Machu Picchu: Sumaq Hotel, The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins and boasts an Andean health spa, bar, restaurant, gift shop, and business center.