JENKINTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Machu Picchu in Peru and the Iguazu Falls straddling Argentina and Brazil have long been considered the two most iconic sites of South America. Many travelers wouldn’t imagine a single tour could reach both, since they are on opposite sides of the continent. That’s not a problem for Friendly Planet Travel, a leading tour operator of all-inclusive, escorted vacation packages to exotic destinations worldwide, which announced today its newest travel deal: Sensational South America 9-day tour that includes the lost city of Machu Picchu in Peru and the 270-foot Iguazu Falls (on both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides) for only $2,099 (a $300 savings), if booked by Nov. 9.
The latest package from the leading, full-service travel company includes round-trip airfare from Miami (includes fuel surcharges) via LAN Airlines, superior hotel accommodations, all intra-South America flights, all land transportation transfers, daily breakfast, a comprehensive touring program including entrance fees and a professional, English-speaking tour guide. Departures from New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) are also available at slightly higher prices.
Travelers will explore the capital of the ancient Incan Empire Cuzco on a panoramic tour that includes the historic sites, such as the Plaza de Armas. The tour will continue to Ollantaytambo at the foot of spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley, also known as the Sacred Valley. From here, the tour will continue to the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 and the most recognizable symbol of the Incan Empire.
After a tour of Lima, capital of Peru, the tour also takes travelers southeast to Iguacu, Brazil and the spectacular Iguazu Falls. These “U” shaped waterfalls are fed by 275 inlets and cascade down over 250 feet, creating the largest flow of any waterfall on the planet. Travelers will also discover the living rainforests and get an up-close view of these natural waterfalls. A visit to the Argentinean side of the Falls is also included in the tour.
For more information about Friendly Planet Travel, please visit the company’s website at www.FriendlyPlanetTravel.com, the blog at http://blog.friendlyplanet.com/, or contact Jackie Zima-Evans at 610-228-2138 (office), 215-534-2973 (mobile), or write to Jackie@GregoryFCA.com. You can also follow Friendly Planet on Twitter and Facebook.