Peru, The Amazon, Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix and Rio de Janeiro (19 Days) Join us on our own Finesse Travel exclusive small group tour Monday 27 October 2025 (the start of the full tour) FULLY BOOKED Optional Peru and the Amazon add-on (see below) 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 : Deposit: £1500pp Option 2: Deposit: £1200pp Option 3: Deposit: £1200pp Balance Due: 1 July 2025
Monday 27 October 2025 DAY 1 Depart the UK (Manchester or Heathrow) on a flight to Lima. Arrive in Lima Arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport where you will be met by a local guide. Transfer to hotel. HOTEL: 4* Dazzler by Wyndham Lima Miraflores DAY 2 LIMA / PUERTO MALDONADO / AMAZON JUNGLE (Tuesday 28 October)
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 Reserva Amazonica Lodge DAY 3 AMAZONIC JUNGLE OF PUERTO MALDONADO (Wednesday 29 October) 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 Reserva Amazonica Lodge
DAY 4 JUNGLE / PUERTO MALDONADO / CUSCO: SACRED VALLEY (Thursday 30 October) Morning transfer to Puerto Maldonado airport for the flight to Cusco. . Arrival and transfer to hotel n the Sacred Valley. Afternoon at leisure. Meals: Breakfast HOTEL: 4* La Casona De Yucay Hotel DAY 5 SACRED VALLEY: Chinchero-Maras-Moray and Ollantaytambo / (Friday 31 October) 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 Cusco where you return to for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner HOTEL 4* El Mapi by Inkaterra
DAY 6 Visit to MACHU PICCHU / SACRED VALLEY / CUSCO (Saturday 1 November) 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: 4* Hilton Garden Inn, Cusco DAY 7 CUSCO: Surrounding Ruins - City Tour on foot (Sunday 2 November) 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: 4* Hilton Garden Inn, Cusco DAY 8 CUSCO / PUNO (Monday 3 November)
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: 4* SONESTA POSADAS DEL INCA PUNO DAY 9 PUNO: Navigation to the Uros and Taquile islands (Tuesday 4 November)
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: 4* SONESTA POSADAS DEL INCA PUNO DAY 10 PUNO: Visit to Sillustani / LIMA (Wednesday 5 November) 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. DAY 11 SAO PAULO (Thursday 6 November) On arrival in Sao Paulo, transfer to your hotel Rest of the day at leisre HOTEL: 4* Quality Paulista, Sao Paulo DAY 12 Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix (Friday 7 November) Transfer to/from Autodromo Carlos Pace , Interlagos for Formula 1 Free Practice Sessions. Return to the Hotel Meals: Breakfast HOTEL: 4* Quality Paulista, Sao Paulo
DAY 13 Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix (Saturday 8 November) Transfer to/from Autodromo Carlos Pace , Interlagos for Formula 1 Free Practice Session and Qualifier. Return to the Hotel. Meals: Breakfast HOTEL: 4* Quality Paulista, Sao Paulo DAY 14 Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix (Sunday 9 November) 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: 4* Quality Paulista, Sao Paulo
DAY 15 Rio de Janeiro (Monday 10 November) Transfer to Guarulho Airport to take your flight to Río de Janeiro. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel Meals: Breakfast HOTEL 4* Windsor Leme, Copacabana Beach DAY 16 Rio de Janeiro (Tuesday 11 November) Day at leisure or optional excursion Full Day CORCOVADO & SUGAR LOAF TOUR EXCURSION - Duration 8 Hours (Price TBC) Meals: Breakfast HOTEL 4* Windsor Leme, Copacabana Beach
DAY 17 Day at leisure in Rio de Janeiro (Wednesday 12 November) Meals: Breakfast HOTEL 4* Windsor Leme, Copacabana Beach DAY 18 Day at leisure in Rio de Janeiro (Thursday 13 November) 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: 4* Dazzler by Wyndham, Lima Miraflores X 1 Night (Rated 8.6 on booking.com) Dazzler by Wyndham Lima Miraflores is located in one of the most vibrant districts of Lima, combining modernity, tourism, and business. It features 140 spacious rooms, ideal for an unparalleled experience in the capital of Peru. We invite you to discover and enjoy a great experience. Dazzler by Wyndham Lima is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Lima, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.The rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Dazzler by Wyndham Lima features 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge. In addition, as a valued Dazzler by Wyndham Lima guest, you can enjoy a pool and breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.Close to some of Lima's most popular landmarks, such as Faro de la Marina (0.5 mi) and Costa Verde (0.5 mi), Dazzler by Wyndham Lima is a great destination for tourists. While visiting Lima, you may want to try some ribs at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Central Restaurante, Maido, or Panchita. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular ancient ruins, such as Huaca Pucllana, Caral, and Peruvian Soul. Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica x 2 Nights (Rated 9.6 on booking.com) Located in the Amazon rainforest, this hotel features tours to the jungle, a massage spa overlooking the Madre de Dios forest and rooms with hammocks and balconies. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the rates. Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica has cottages with high thatched roofs and charming canopy-beds. They feature wood furnishings and soft colours and red-tiled floors. They also have seating areas. There are eco-friendly bathroom amenities and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a full buffet breakfast with tropical fruits at the many outdoor areas overlooking the lush tropical forest. There is a daily tea service. The restaurant features candle-lit dinners. The hotel is a 45-minute boat ride from Puerto Maldonado. Madre de Dios River is 15 km away. Cusco is a 25-minute flight away. 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. 4*El Mapi Inkaterra x 1 Night (Rate 8.0 on booking.com) Situated in the heart of Machu Picchu town, the stylish El MaPi offers organic gastronomy and contemporary rooms. Rates include breakfast buffet and la carte dinner. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. El Bar serves tasty tapas, piscos and fine organic wines. The café offers a breakfast buffet with smoothies and Belgian waffles, and serves salads and soups made with fresh natural ingredients. The well-lit rooms at El MaPi by Inkaterra have thick beige blankets and large windows with blackout curtains. All offer cotton bathrobes and a 32-inch cable TV. 4* Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Cusco x 2 Nights (Rated 8.9 on booking.com) Offering panoramic city and mountain views, Hilton Garden Inn Cusco is set in Cusco's historic city centre, only 600 metres from Cusco's main square. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, as well as room service and a 24-hour convenience store on site. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel features a view and natural lighting, and each room is fitted with a private bathroom with Neutrogena toiletries and a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, an ironing kit, and a safety deposit box. Certain rooms feature a seating area and/or a terrace to the courtyard. There is a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. La Merced Church is 700 metres away from Hilton Garden Inn Cusco. 4* 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. 4* Quality Paulista x 4 Nights (Rated 8.4 on booking.com) Ideally set in the charming Alameda Lorena in the Jardins district in São Paulo - famously known for its high-end shops and restaurants, Quality São Paulo Jardins features an outdoor swimming pool, an equipped fitness centre and free WiFi in the public areas. The air-conditioned rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a work desk and a minibar, The private bathroom includes a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. For guests’ convenience, a front desk is available to provide around the clock assistance. Guests can also benefit from a rich and varied buffet breakfast, served daily at the hotel or enjoy a selection of international dishes at the on-site restaurant. Oscar Freire Street can be reached within a short walk, while both Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are just a 5-minute drive from the hotel. The nearest airport is São Paulo/Congonhas Airport, 6 km from Quality Hotel Paulista. 4* Windsor Leme Hotel x 3 Nights (Rated 8.9 on booking.com) Windsor Leme Hotel is ideally located opposite lively Leme Beach. Guests can find a variety of restaurants, bars and shops along Avenida Atlantica, where the hotel is positioned. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Windsor Leme Hotel offers modern rooms with air conditioning, a TV and a minibar. They are elegantly styled with wooden furniture and contemporary décor. Some rooms offer splendid Atlantic Ocean views. Every morning a full buffet breakfast is served, which offers a variety of fresh fruits, breads and sweets. Guests can also enjoy a selection of local and international specialties from the in-house restaurant and bar.
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