Peru, The Amazon, Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix and Rio de Janeiro Tuesday 28 October 2025 Join us on our own Finesse Travel exclusive small group tour Embark on an unforgettable 19-day journey through South America, combining the wonders of Peru, the thrill of the Amazon, the excitement of the Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix, and the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro. Begin your adventure with a motorboat cruise on the Madre de Dios River, exploring the lush Amazon Rainforest. Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Andean village of Chinchero before boarding the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, leading to a guided tour of the iconic Machu Picchu. In Cuzco, immerse yourself in its ancient history with a captivating city tour. Experience the beauty of Lake Titicaca with a boat tour visiting its islands and the impressive archaeological site of Sillustani. Next, head to Sao Paulo for the thrilling Formula 1 Grand Prix, followed by a relaxing end to your trip in Rio de Janeiro. Lounge on the famous Copacabana beach, or visit the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. Stay in luxurious 4-star hotels throughout, with expert local guides ensuring an enriching and seamless experience. Includes
Costs: Option 1: Full Tour including Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix £5999 Single Supplement: £823 Option 2: Full Tour without Sao Paulo (fly to Rio from Lima) £4999 Single Supplement: £564 Option 3: Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix and Rio de Janeiro £3999 Single Supplement: £397 If booking online, please pay the deposit and e mail us at enquiries@finessetravel.co.uk with your chosen option and we will amend the booking manually. It will default to option 3 Deposits: Option 1 : Initial Deposit: £500pp Further Deposit: £1000pp Required by 1 November 2024 Option 2: Initial Deposit: £500pp Further Deposit: £700pp Required by 1 November 2024 Option 3: Initial Deposit: £500pp Further Deposit: £700pp Required by 1 November 2024 Balance Due: 1 July 2025
Tuesday 28 October 2025 DAY 1 Depart the UK (Manchester or Heathrow) on a flight to Lima. DAY 2 (Wednesday 29 October) LIMA Arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport where you will be met by a local guide. Transfer to hotel. HOTEL: Holiday Inn, Lima Miraflores DAY 3 LIMA / PUERTO MALDONADO / AMAZON JUNGLE
Transport to the airport to take the flight to Puerto Maldonado. Arrival, assistance and transportation to the port. Begin your adventure through the jungle traveling by motorboat on the Madre de Dios River, or on the Tambopata River, watching the exotic wildlife on the way. Arrival at your lodge and enjoy everything the surroundings have to offer as you follow the activities scheduled by the guides. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner LODGE: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion cottage DAY 4 (Thursday 30 October) AMAZONIC JUNGLE OF PUERTO MALDONADO 4 Whole day dedicated to activities in the Jungle. Activities to choose from include walking, bird watching, sailing, fishing, visits to indigenous communities, etc. Overnight at the lodge. Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner LODGE: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion cottage
DAY 5 (Friday 31 October) JUNGLE / PUERTO MALDONADO / CUSCO: SACRED VALLEY Morning transfer to Puerto Maldonado airport for the return flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to hotel n the Sacred Valley. Afternoon at leisure. Meals: Breakfast HOTEL: La Casona De Yucay Hotel DAY 6 (Saturday 1 November) SACRED VALLEY: Chinchero-Maras-Moray and Ollantaytambo / MACHU PICCHU: Aguas Calientes
Visit the Andean village of Chinchero, the archaeological area, its colonial church, the main square where you can visit its open-air artisan market. We will also visit a textile workshop where the weavers will demonstrate their techniques and use of natural dyes. Continue to the Maras’ salt mines, a salt supply station during the Inca period and still in use today, before visiting Moray’s agricultural laboratory, characterized by its steep terraces with their diverse micro climates. In the afternoon, visit the Ollantaytambo fortress and then transfer to the train station for the train to Aguas Calientes town. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the afternoon free. Overnight at the hotel. Luggage for Machu Picchu: Due to luggage restrictions imposed by the train companies (to allow visibility through the panoramic windows), only hand luggage is allowed. One small travel bag, rucksack or carry-on bag per person is permitted, weighing no more than 5 kg (in addition to handbags). The remaining luggage will be taken to the hotel in Cuzco where you return to for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner HOTEL La Casona De Yucay Hotel
DAY 7 (Sunday 2 November) Visit to MACHU PICCHU / SACRED VALLEY / CUSCO Early morning departure to Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world, to visit the Inca citadel before it gets busy and enjoy one of the most impressive natural spaces on the planet. Guided tour around the archaeological complex located in a unique natural setting, (the terraces, squares, temples palaces, stairways, warehouses, water fountains, including the Temple of the Sun, etc.) Free time to enjoy the site, with the possibility to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu (book in advance). Return to Aguas Calientes by bus to walk around the market and enjoy this lively town where almost every traveller who comes to the country passes through. Depart by train for Ollantaytambo; on arrival transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
Note: If you want to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu (not to be confused with the archaeological site), please ask for this to be booked when confirming your reservation. Supplement payable in advance. (Price TBC)
Lunch is not included today so as to allow as much time as possible at the archaeological site. For morning visits, there will be time to make your own lunch arrangements after the visit, or before visiting the site if an afternoon visit is scheduled. Meals: Breakfast HOTEL: Costa Del Sol Wyndham Ramada Cusco DAY 8 (Monday 3 November) CUZCO: Surrounding Ruins - City Tour on foot Visit to the ruins on the outskirts of the city: Sacsayhuaman, a ceremonial fortress of monumental stones, Q’enqo, a ceremonial site where sacrifices took place, and Tambomachay, known as the Inca Baths. Panoramic tour of Puka-Pukará, a former tambo, a rest place for messengers, or guard post along the Inca roads. Afternoon, walking tour of the city: an exclusive circuit that includes the main Square in the district of San Blas, Hatunrumiyoc Street with the "12-angle stone", Nazarenas square, main square, Inca Museum, Cuzco Central Market, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Overnight at hotel. Meals: Breakfast HOTEL: Costa Del Sol Wyndham Ramada Cusco DAY 9 (Tuesday 4 November) CUSCO / PUNO
Transfer to bus station. Departure by tourist bus to Puno visiting Andahuaylillas (the Sistine Andean chapel), Racjchi (Wiracocha temple), La Raya (highest pass on the way to Puno) and the museum at the archaeological site of Pukara. Lunch included en route. Arrival in Puno by the evening. Overnight at hotel. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch HOTEL: SONESTA POSADAS DEL INCA PUNO DAY 10 (Wednesday 5 November) PUNO: Navigation to the Uros and Taquile islands
Today we will traverse Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake on the planet. First we will visit the Uros Islands, floating islands where some descendants of this ancient ethnic group still live. They can trace their lineage back to the Aymara and their subsistence today is partly supported by tourism. We continue on to Taquile Island, Quechua Islands where Inca customs and traditions are still present. Lunch at a local restaurant. We will walk around parts of the island before the return trip to Puno in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel Meals: Breakfast and Lunch HOTEL: SONESTA POSADAS DEL INCA PUNO DAY 11 (Thursday 6 November) PUNO: Visit to Sillustani / LIMA First thing in the morning and with the luggage already on board, we will visit the archaeological complex of Sillustani to see the "Chullpas" or Burial Towers on the shores of the Umayo Lake. Continue to Juliaca (Puno) airport for the return flight to Lima. Arrival and connecting international flight to the UK or continue with tour to Sao Paulo or Rio. Those going directly to Rio then depart Rio for return to the UK on Monday 10 November so all packges include 4 nights B & B in Rio. Contact us if you wish to extend ypur stay. Meals: Breakfast HOTEL: Transamerica Executive Paulista, Sao Paulo DAY 12 (Friday 7 November) Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix Transfer to/from Autodromo Carlos Pace , Interlagos for Formula 1 Free Practice Sessions. Return to the Hotel Meals: Breakfast HOTEL: Transamerica Executive Paulista, Sao Paulo
DAY 13 (Saturday 8 November) Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix Transfer to/from Autodromo Carlos Pace , Interlagos for Formula 1 Free Practice Session and Qualifier. Return to the Hotel. Meals: Breakfast HOTEL: Transamerica Executive Paulista, Sao Paulo DAY 14 (Sunday 9 November) Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix Transfer to/from Autodromo Carlos Pace , Interlagos for Formula 1 Race. The Brazilian Grand Prix is a speed motor racing race held in Brazil since 1972 Meals: Breakfast HOTEL: Transamerica Executive Paulista, Sao Paulo
DAY 15 (Monday 10 November) Rio de Janeiro Transfer to Guarulho Airport to take your flight to Río de Janeiro. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel Meals: Breakfast HOTEL Leme Arena, Copacabana Beach DAY 16 (Tuesday 11 November) Rio de Janeiro Day at leisure or optional excursion Full Day CORCOVADO & SUGAR LOAF TOUR EXCURSION - Duration 8 Hours (Price TBC) Meals: Breakfast HOTEL Leme Arena, Copacabana Beach
DAY 17 (Wednesday 12 November) Day at leisure in Rio de Janeiro Meals: Breakfast HOTEL Leme Arena, Copacabana Beach DAY 18 (Thursday 13 November) Day at leisure in Rio de Janeiro Check out of the hotel and return to Rio airport for International flights to the UK
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 19 Arrive UK (Friday 14 November)
HOTELS: Holiday Inn, Lima Miraflores X 1 Night (Rated 9.1 on booking.com) Located in Lima, 1.8 km from Playa Redondo, Holiday Inn - Lima Miraflores, an IHG Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, f, a fitness centre and a terrace. The property is set 5.9 km from Museum of the Nation, 8.4 km from San Martín Square and 8.7 km from Museum of the Santa Inquisicion. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Holiday Inn - Lima Miraflores, an IHG Hotel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. Popular points of interest near Holiday Inn - Lima Miraflores, an IHG Hotel include Playa Makaha, Waikiki Beach and Larcomar. The nearest airport is Jorge Chavez International Airport, 19 km from the hotel. Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion x 2 Nights (Rated 8.9 on booking.com) Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and accessed by the Madre de Dios riverboat from Puerto Maldonado port, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion is located in Puerto Maldonado. The rooms and bungalows provide rustic comfort, with dark wood floors and furniture. Each comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries, and forest or oxbow lake views. There is also a fan. Your stay at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción includes programmed excursions based on the length of your stay. The hotel provides a shuttle service to and from Padre Aldamiz International Airport. Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion is accessed via a 10-minute ride from the airport then a 25-minute boat ride from Puerto Maldonado port. La Casona De Yucay Hotel x 2 Nights (Rated 9.2 on booking.com) Built against a mountainside and located in an 18th-century building, this hotel features cosy modern accommodation set around a colourful courtyard. It is situated in the magical Sacred Valley. Rooms at Hotel La Casona De Yucay feature natural wooden floors and large windows offering panoramic garden and mountain views. They are decorated with traditional Inca fabrics. Room service is available 24/7. Guests are invited to an extensive buffet breakfast in the restaurant which also serves regional and international dishes during the evening. Social moments can be enjoyed in front of the communal fireplace which is located next to La Casona’s bar. The large courtyard offers tables and chairs for guests to relax and admire the scenery. Free Wi-Fi is available and the on-site tour desk arranges different tours to nearby Inca and tourist sites such as Chinchero and Pisac. La Casona De Yucay Hotel is a 2 hours’ drive from Machu Picchu, just 20 km from Ollantaytambo and within one hour drive from Velazco Astete Airport in Cuzco. Costa Del Sol Wyndham Ramada Cusco x 2 Nights (Rated 8.9 on booking.com) Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco is a converted 17th-century mansion located in Cusco’s centre, a few steps away from Cusco Main Square and La Merced Church. It offers colonial-style accommodation and free WiFi. The Costa del Sol chain features hotels in the 7 most important cities in Perú. Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco provides rooms that are fully carpeted and include heating, 24-hour room service and well-appointed bathrooms. Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco’s Paprika Cusco Restaurant serves breakfast buffet and international dishes with a blend of traditional Peruvian cuisine for lunch and dinner. Walak bar serves drinks and snacks. San Pedro Train Station is nearby and other close by attractions include the Central Market, Cathedral of Cusco, and Inka Museum. Sonesta Posadas Del Inca Puno x 2 Nights (Rate 8.8 on booking.com) On the shores of Puno´s Titicaca Lake, Sonesta offers views of the lake and mountains. It features a restaurant and modern rooms. Free WiFi and parking are available. Sonesta Posadas del Inca Lago Titikaka Puno offers 4-star accommodation fitted with a tasteful décor and a seating area. Rooms are individually acclimatized and have cable TV. A 24-hour front desk and a gift shop are provided. At the tour desk, guests can arrange sightseeing tours to attractions such as the floating reed islands of the Uros people. The Inkafé Restaurant, set on the margin of Titicaca Lake, serves a varied menu that features international cuisine and Peruvian specialties as well. Transamerica Executive Paulista x 4 Nights (Rated 8.5 on booking.com) Transamerica Executive Paulista is 1 block from São Paulo’s Paulista Avenue and Brigadeiro metro station. It offers a restaurant with buffet and a la carte options, gym and rooftop pool. In all category we have a 43 inch Smart TV with cable channels. There is a minibar and a private bathroom with a hot shower. The daily breakfast buffet offers a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats. For lunch and dinner, guests can enjoy international specialties, as well as a selection of drinks. Arena Leme Hotel x 3 Nights (Rated 8.6 on booking.com) Arena Leme Hotel offers beachfront accommodation in Rio de Janeiro, only 750 metres from Praia de Copacabana beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool and sauna, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Daily breakfast is served free of charge. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, cable channels, air conditioning and a telephone. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can exercise in the fitness centre or enjoy refreshing drinks at the bar.
You may extend your stay here if you wish (please enquire for a price)
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