Tour Program Details

Day 1 - 2 : Depart USA / Cross International Date Line

• Depart for Auckland, New Zealand

• Cross International Date Line

Day 3: Arrive New Zealand (Auckland)

• Transfer from Auckland airport to hotel for check-in

• Settle in & enjoy leisure time on your own

Day 4: Rotorua

• Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

• Discover ‘Middle Earth’ & the ‘Shire"; as you tour part of the set used for the Lord of the Rings movies.

• Tour the Rotorua area, the center of the Maori culture and famous for its geothermal activities.

Day 5: Rotorua

• Start your day at a local farm learning local customs including sheering sheep.

• Hands on engagement with farm animals.

• Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in an area filled with opportunities for the body & soul.

Day6: Fly to the South Island

• Fly Rotorua to Queenstown.

• Transfer to hotel for check-in.

• Explore this charming town with stunning alpine views.

Day 7: Queenstown / Milford Sound

• Travel to the famous Milford Sound.

• Sail through this massive fjord to the Tasman Sea.

• Explore the beauty of the area.

Day 8: Queenstown

• Flex day for self exploration in and around Queestown.

Day 9: Aoraki Mount Cook Village

• Scenic drive towards Mackenzie Country.

• Omarama & Lake Pukaki

• Mount Count National Park

Day 10: Lake Tekapo

• Explore Mount Count National Park

• Hooker Valley

• Stargazing in the clear skies of Lake Tekapo.

Day11 :Christchurch

• Head to the largest city on the South Island.

• Afternoon tram, punting & gondola combo.

Day 12: Australia / Cairns

• Depart for Australia

• Transport from airport to hotel for check-in.

Day 13: Great Barrier Reef

• Full day cruise to the world’s largest coral reef.

• Snorkel amongst the brilliant habitiat

• Optional scuba available ($)

Day14: Cairns

• Visit Kuranda

• Skyrail & scenic railway ride for better exploration.

Day 15: Ayers Rock

• Fly to Ayers Rock

• Visit Uluru in the heart of Australia.

Day 16: Uluru

• Explore Kata Tjuta.

• Immersion into Marku Dot Painting.

• Sounds of Silence dinner

Day 17: Ayers Rock - Sydney

• Fly to Sydney

• Transfer from airport to hotel for check in.

Day 18: Sydney

• Sydney Highlights City Tour.

• Harbor lunch cruise.

Day19: Blue Mountains

• Trek an area known for their soaring sandstone ridges & millions of eucalyptus trees.

• Get up close and personal with native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park.

Day 20: Fly Home

• Journey back home

Explore with us a wide host of wonders across Australia & New Zealand - from the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru to Milford Sound and Queenstown. Immerse yourselves and gain insights into the ancient cultures of Australia’s Aboriginal people and the Māori of New Zealand.

Route Details

Auckland > Rotorua > Queenstown > Milford Sound > Mt Cook > Lake Tekapo > Christchurch > Cairns / Great Barrier Reef > Ayers Rock / Uluru > Sydney

Accommodation

Our accommodations in Australia & New Zealand include carefully chosen 4-star hotels. We've handpicked centrally-located hotels, ensuring convenient access to major attractions and cultural sites.

Each hotel offers a range of complimentary amenities, includin toiletries, irons, hairdryers, and more, to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Price Per Person: $15,999

Inclusions:

• Accommodation in boutique hotels and lodges

• New Zealand Domestic flight (Rotorua - Queenstown)

• Train tickets to Machu Picchu

• Guided tours and entrance fees as per itinerary

• All ground transportation

• Breakfast Daily

Exclusions:

• International airfare

• Internal airfare (Queenstown-Cairns/Cairns-Ayers Rock/Ayers Rock - Sydney)

• Optional activities

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

Tour Program Details

Day 1: Depart USA / Arrival in Lima

• Arrive in Lima, the capital city of Peru

• Transfer to your hotel and check-in

Day 2: Historical Lima Tour

• Explore the historic center of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Visit Plaza Mayor, Cathedral of Lima, and San Francisco Monastery

• Enjoy famous archaeological collections at Museo Larco

Day 3: Market Visit & Food Tour

• Take a culinary journey through Barranco, Lima’s vibrant & artsy neighborhood.

• Visit the bustling Surquillo Market in nearby Miraflores.

• Taste exotic fruits, interact with local vendors & immerse yourself in this cultural treasure.

  Day 4: Flight to Iquitos / Amazon Jungle

• Local community lists & shop at the local Bélen Market (most exotic market in Peru!).

• Visit Monkey Island with immersive interaction.

• Hike through the jungle learning about its flora & fauna.

• Search for pink dolphins & fish for piranha.

• Sunset boat ride on the Amazon.

Day 5: Amazon Jungle

• Experience the Amazon all to yourself this day.

• Experiences will be made available for you to decide the best day to spend your day.

Day 6: Amazon Jungle & Return to Lima

• Morning time to enjoy the Amazon lodge.

• Fly back to Lima to continue our onward journey the next day.

Day 7: Flight to Cusco & Transfer to Sacred Valley

• Fly to the heart of the Central Peruvian Andes

• Tour Cusco & travel to your accommodation in the Sacred Valley

• Visit the Pisac ruins, Peru’s most extensive archeological sites.

Day 8: Maras Salt Mines & Moray

• Explore the ancient wonders of Maras & Moray.

• Visit the communities of the local area.

• Tour the striking salt mines and intriguing circular terraces.

Day 9: Ollantaytambo, Pachamanca Lunch & Train to Machu Picchu

• Explore the well-preserved Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.

• Be amazed with the views the Sacred Valley offers.

• Savor in a Pachamanca lunch (traditional Inca meal cooked on hot rocks) with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

Day 10: Machu Picchu

• Magical day at an Ancient Wonder of our World

• Early morning visit to beat the crowds.

• Extended time to walk the paths once trodden by Incan royalty.

• Explore Machu Picchu without following the typical tourist script.

• Aguas Calientes & Ollantaytambo.

Day 11: Peruvian Cooking Class

• Delve into the flavors of Peruvian cuisine with Marcelo Batata.

• Hands-on cooking class creating traditional Peruvian dishes.

• Try exotic fruits, prepare your own Ceviche & mix your own Pisco Sour.

Day 12: Inca Ruins, Alpacas & Departure

• Tour the ancient ruins of Sacsayhuaman.

• Participate in an authentic Andean ritual

• Learn about Incan culture & crafts

• Flight departure back home (evening)

Day 13: Return to the USA

• Arrive back home (estimated mid-day)

Discover the many faces of Peru with our experts and guides. Glide down jungle waterways of the Amazon. Savor traditional foods with locals in places where the atmosphere completes the experience. Venture into a world where the mysteries of the ancient Inca are layered with the symbols of the country’s colonial past, experiencing Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Inca, and Machu Picchu.

Route Details

Lima · Amzaon Jungle · Sacred Valley · Machu Picchu · Cusco

Accommodation

Our accommodations in Peru include carefully chosen 4-star hotels. In Lima, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley, we've handpicked centrally-located hotels, ensuring convenient access to major attractions and cultural sites.

Each hotel offers a range of complimentary amenities, including (such as gels, shampoos, toothbrushes, toothpaste), irons, hairdryers, and more, to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Price Per Person: $7,999

Inclusions:

• Accommodation in boutique hotels and lodges

• Domestic flights (Lima - Iquitos - Lima - Cusco - Lima)

• Train tickets Machu Picchu

• Guided tours and entrance fees as per itinerary

• All ground transportation

• Some meals as specified in the itinerary

Exclusions:

• International airfare

• Optional activities

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

• Travel Insurance