Gems of South America: Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, Rio & Beyond

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Brazil

• Your passport must have 2 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

• Your visa can be secured electronically. You may use the services of our designated visa service, Passport Visa Express, please see details on the process and the price at Passport Visa Express. If you prefer you may secure your electronic visa on your own, see the notes below for details.

Please note: Starting April 10, 2025, U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens will now require a Brazil visa. Visit: brazil.vfsevisa.com to apply. The cost is $80.90 (subject to change). You will need to provide supporting documentation including your passport and a 2"x2" passport style photo. If you prefer to get assistance with your application, we suggest to contact Passport Visas Express (www.passportvisasexpress.com/roadscholar). They offer various services for an additional fee, separate from the visa fee.

Peru

• Your passport must have 1 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is not required

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

Chile

• Your passport must have 1 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is not required

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

Argentina

• Your passport must have 1 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is not required

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

We recommend that you consult your doctor or travel clinic and the CDC for recommendations on vaccinations. www.cdc.gov/travel

If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.

Arrival day is on November 12, 2027

Meet the group at Innside by Melia in Lima

Start of Trip:  2 PM Check in at the Hotel - Arrival day

Getting to the site: Arrival transfers are provided to participants who book their flights through Road Scholar and arrive on the program arrival date. Arranging your own transportation at Lima International Airport to go to the hotel (information as of November 2025) There are a couple of ways to arrange on-the-spot transfer to your hotel in Lima. After leaving the restricted area with your luggage, you will have to exit the building to the nearest sliding door. You will see taxi stands with uniformed staff across the street, who will offer you a car (up to 2 people with luggage) or a van (3+ people with luggage) on a private basis. The service to Miraflores (where the Road Scholar Hotel is located) is around 65 Soles (USD 25) for a car, or 85 Soles (USD 32) for a van, per service, per vehicle. Fix rate. Prices are higher in some fixed time, but they are posted. They are available 24/7 and are reliable (all companies use the same taxis). You can pay on the spot by credit card, USD cash, or local currency if you have it. We would recommend paying by credit card, so no cash is involved. Keep a couple of USD cash to tip your taxi driver.

Your trip ends on: Tuesday, November 30, 2027 in Rio de Janeiro at Windsor Leme Hotel

End of Trip: After Breakfast at Rio Hotel.

Getting to the airport: Departure transfer to Rio de Janeiro International Airport is provided for participants who purchased their international air travel through Road Scholar and are departing on the official last day of the program. The Group Leader will be happy to assist you in finding the best way to arrange your independent transfer if needed. For Rio de Janeiro, UBER is a great choice. You can use the same app and credit card that you use at home!

Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline.