Eastern Europe 2

Discover the best of South America, a continent brimming with ancient history, natural beauty, and vibrant cities. Our journey begins with a relaxing stay in Buenos Aires, where we’ll unwind and soak in the city’s rich culture. From there, we’ll head to Patagonia to experience its natural wonders—trekking Mount Fitz Roy, visiting the mighty Glaciar Perito Moreno, and exploring the stunning Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. After a brief stop in Santiago and Valparaíso, we’ll travel to the heart of the Inca Empire, exploring Cusco, the majestic Machu Picchu, and the charming town of Pisac. We’ll end our adventure with a visit to the Ballestas Islands, a desert oasis in Huacachina, and time to relax on the beaches of Miraflores in Lima.

Travel Date: 3/10/25 > 21/10/25 Capacity: 10 pax

[ Day 1 & 2 ]	Flight from Kuala Lumpur > BUENOS AIRES (include transit) Arrive in Buenos Aires and check in to a hotel for 2 nights. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Buenos Aires.
[ Day 3 ]	BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, take a local bus for a 4-hour city tour, highlighting Mercado San Telmo, Casa Rosada (Evita's Balcony), Catedral Metropolitana, La Recoleta Cemetery, and Floralis Genérica. After lunch, the rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Buenos Aires.
[ Day 4 ]	Buenos Aires > El Calafate > El Chalten Morning, take a 4-hour flight to El Calafate. After lunch, take 3-hour bus ride to El Chaltén, a small town located within Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, is famous for the awe-inspiring peaks of Mount Fitz Roy. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in El Chaltén.
[ Day 5 ]	PARQUE NACIONAL LOS GLACIARES, El Chalten > El Calafate After breakfast, hike to Laguna de los Tres, with a detour to Laguna Capri. This 4-hour, 8 km moderate hike offers stunning views of Mount Fitz Roy, perfect for photo opportunities. In the afternoon, return to El Chaltén for lunch. At 6 pm, take a 3-hour local bus to El Calafate, with a stop for dinner along the way. Overnight in El Calafate.
[ Day 6 ]	GLACIAR PERITO MORENO, El Calafate > Puerto Natales At 7:30 am, take a 2-hour bus to Glaciar Perito Moreno. The glacier is famous for its 4 km-long front wall, which attracts thousands of visitors each year to witness the astonishing spectacle of the glacier’s front wall collapsing. At 10:00 am, take a 1-hour boat ride for a close-up view of the front wall. After lunch, visit the boardwalk to get a closer glimpse of the glacier. Leave the park at 2:00 p.m. and take a short bus ride back to El Calafate. At 4:30 pm., take a 6-hour local bus to cross the border into Chile, with a stop for dinner along the way. Overnight in Puerto Natales. Suggestion: For the boardwalk, take the Orange and Yellow routes for the best views and photo opportunities!
[ Day 7 ]	PARQUE NACIONAL TORRES DEL PAINE, Puerto Natales At 7:00 am, take a 2-hour bus to Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. The park is one of South America’s most beautiful national parks, dominated by the iconic Torres del Paine peaks. Enjoy a full day of hiking on the Mirador Las Torres trail, which ends at a superb viewpoint of the granite Torres. Overnight in Puerto Natales. Note: The hike costs an additional USD100 per person, with a minimum of 5 participants. This fee includes transportation, park entrance fee, guides, and packed lunch.
[ Day 8 ]	Puerto Natales > SANTIAGO Morning, take a 4-hour flight to Santiago. Check in to a hotel for 2 nights. Santiago, the capital city of Chile, is known for its peaceful green spaces, architectural gems, and insightful museums. At 3:00 pm, join a 3-hour Historical Center city tour. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Santiago. Note: The city tour operates on a tipping system, with a minimum of 10,000CLP per pax.
[ Day 9 ]	Santiago > Valparaiso Leave at 6:30 am for a 2-hour local bus ride to Valparaíso. After breakfast, at 10:00 am, join a city tour highlighting Valpo’s street art and graffiti. Valparaíso spans over 45 steep hills with colorful houses, and 90% of the city is covered in street art. After lunch, return to Santiago. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Santiago. Note: The city tour operates on a tipping system, with a minimum of 10,000CLP per pax.
[ Day 10 ]	Santiago > CUSCO (3399m) & The Sacred Valley Morning, take a 4 hour flight to Cusco, one of the most beautiful ancient towns in the world. In the afternoon, before the city tour, enjoy lunch with the locals at the famous San Pedro Market. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Cusco. Suggestion: Visit the Inca Museum and Machu Picchu Museum to gain a deeper understanding of Inca culture and Machu Picchu before visiting the actual sites.
[ Day 11 ]	CUSCO > Marasal, Moray, Ollantaytambo After breakfast, visit Maras, then proceed to Moray and Ollantaytambo. Maras has been known for its salt pans since pre-Columbian times, and the site still produces salt using ancient techniques. According to many studies, Moray is considered one of the Incas' crop laboratories. Ollantaytambo is known as a living Inca town, where residents still maintain ancient traditions. After lunch, visit the Araqama Ayllu. At 3:45 p.m., take the train (1 hour 30 minutes) to Aguas Calientes to prepare for Machu Picchu the following day. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
[ Day 12 ]	MACHU PICCHU (2430m) After breakfast, take a 30-minute bus ride through the cloud forest to Machu Picchu for a visit. Highlights of Machu Picchu include the Sun Temple, the Condor Temple, and Intihuatana. At 3:30 pm, depart Aguas Calientes and take the scenic train back to Cusco. Check in to a hotel for 2 nights. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Cusco.
[ Day 13 ]	CUSCO > PISAC RUINS (3300m) & Colourful Pisac Market After breakfast, take a 2-hour bus ride to Pisac, home to one of the best Inca archaeological complexes in Peru. In addition to its fine stonework, the site features agricultural terraces, ceremonial baths, a residential settlement, and the largest Inca cemetery. Take a 2-hour hike to the top of Inti Huatana Mountain to visit the Temple of the Sun. In the afternoon, visit the Pisac market for lunch and shop at the famous colorful arts and crafts market to support local artisans. Return to Cusco. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Cusco.
[ Day 14 ]	CUSCO > LIMA Morning, take a 2-hour flight to Lima. Check in to a hotel in Miraflores for 3 nights. Miraflores, Lima’s prosperous commercial hub, is known for its leisure activities, with flower-filled parks and beaches along the Pacific Ocean. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Lima. Suggestion: Watch the sunset at Miraflores. Enjoy dinner at La Comar.
[ Day 15 ]	LIMA After breakfast, take a local bus and go for a 3-hour city tour, highlighting San Francisco and Plaza Mayor. The San Francisco Church and its façade are among the finest examples of 17th-century Baroque architecture in Peru. Before lunch, visit Mercado Central to taste some of Peru’s most unique fruits, including Lucuma, Chirimoya, Pepino Melon, Tunas (Cactus Fruit), and Granadilla. After lunch in Chinatown, take a short ride to visit Museo Larco, which houses 45,000 pieces of Peruvian pre-Columbian art—one of the largest private collections in Peru. The rest of the day is free and easy. Members who opt out of the Museo Larco visit can receive a refund. Overnight in Lima. Suggestion: Visit Huaca Pucllana (Lima civilization) in the heart of Miraflores.
[ Day 16 ]	LIMA > Islas Ballestas & Huacachina, PARACAS At 5:00 am, take a 4-hour bus ride to Islas Ballestas. These islands serve as a sanctuary for 160 species of marine birds and various sea animals, including sea lions, pelicans, and Humboldt penguins. At 10:00 am, embark on a 2-hour boat tour to enjoy the sights and view the iconic Candelabro de Paracas geoglyph. In the afternoon, enjoy a seafood lunch at the harbor before a 1-hour drive to Huacachina for a buggy ride and a higher view of the oasis and its green lagoon. At 4:00 pm, return to Lima, stop for dinner on the way back. Overnight in Lima.
[ Day 17, 18 19 ]	Flight Lima > Kuala Lumpur (include transit) Depart home. End of tour, members can opt to extend their trip.

PRICE DETAIL

Tour Fee Includes:

• Accommodation (a combination of hotel and hostal)

• Local flight Buenos Aires > El Calafate, Puerto Natales > Santiago, Santiago > Cusco, Cusco > Lima (extra will be refunded)

• Land transport for travel between towns and borders

• Site visit entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary

• Meals in Mirrador Las Torres Trail Hike (lunch)

Tour Fee Excludes:

• Flight KL > Buenos Aires, Lima > KL. Once the trip is confirmed, IWTP will provide tour members with flight details for self-purchase online

• Meals (estimated at RM1800, RM80-120 per day)

• Tipping for the local guide and city tour

• Expenses during free time or optional activities

• International travel insurance

Payment Terms:

A non-refundable deposit of RM 6,000 is required to secure the booking (unless the tour is canceled by IWTP). The balance fee must be paid by the booking deadline or when the tour is fully booked.

Please review the terms and conditions regarding the cancellation policy before signing up.