Your itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Board your overnight flight to South
America.
Day 2: Arrive Santiago, Chile
Today you will be free to enjoy all that
Santiago has to offer.
Day 3: Santiago
Today, join your group for a panoramic tour
of the city, including the Hippodrome, O'Higgins Park, and the
popular Cerro San Cristobal, home to the Statue of the Immaculate
Conception. Join your fellow travellers
this evening for a welcome dinner.
(D)
Day 4: Santiago
Today is a day of leisure to relax or take
an optional tour of the area. This evening, enjoy
dinner and a traditional folklore show, showcasing authentic
Chilean culture.
(B, D)
Day 5: Santiago - Puerto Montt - Puerto
Varas (the Lake District)
Your tour continues to the extraordinary
Lake District. Fly south to the
German-inspired seaport town of Puerto Montt.
In the lively Angelmo fishing village, take a
stroll through the fish market to experience the flavours of
southern Chile and the daily activities of the locals. View the
unique cathedral, built entirely of redwood, and stroll through the
local handicraft market. Transfer to the picturesque lakefront
resort village of Puerto Varas, located on the shores of Lake
Llanquihue. (B, D)
Day 6: Puerto Varas - Bariloche,
Argentina
This morning you begin the crossing of the
majestic Andes. Behold the mammoth Osorno
Volcano in the distance as you travel through the beautiful
countryside. View the majestic and colourful Petrohue Falls before
driving to the shores of the Lago Todos los Santos (The Lake of All
Saints). Cruise across the lake to the
rustic town of Peulla, located at the foot of the
mountains. After a short stop in Peulla,
enjoy a leisurely drive through the forest and the lower hills of
the Andes to the Argentine border. Board a
launch for a short cruise across lovely Lago Frias. Travel through the deep forest to Puerto Blest where
you embark on a cruise across scenic Lake Nahuel Huapi. Arrive this evening in Puerto Panuelo, and drive to
the beautiful Alpine village of San Carlos de Bariloche.
(B, D)
Day 7: Bariloche
Enjoy the beauty of the German influenced
village of Bariloche. Discover why Bariloche is
renowned for its chocolate production during an insider's tour of a
local chocolate factory. The afternoon is yours to explore at
your leisure. Your Tour Manager will be on
hand to help you plan excursions.
(B)
Day 8: Bariloche - Buenos Aires
Fly to the bustling city of Buenos
Aires. The "Paris of South America" is
bursting with beautiful European architecture, lively boulevards
and quaint sidewalk cafes. This evening, savour
typical Argentine cuisine before experiencing the dance that has
made Buenos Aires famous - a stunning
tango performance. (B,
D)
Day 9: Buenos Aires
Today enjoy a Portenos tour of the
capital, viewing the lavish Teatro Colon, the famous opera house;
9th of July Avenue, one of the world's widest boulevards; Recoleta
Cemetery, where the tomb of Eva Peron is located; and the
President's residence, the Casa Rosada. The afternoon is yours to
independently explore this great city. (B)
Day 10: Buenos Aires
Travel through the famous Pampas to a
typical estancia (ranch) to experience the culture and lifestyle of
Argentina's famed gauchos! Watch as these skilled horsemen
captivate you with their 'ring races', horsemanship and amazing
feats of skill. Take part in a typical asado lunch,
prepared over an open fire, and enjoy traditional gaucho music and
dancing, trademarks of the Argentine culture.
(B, L)
Day 11: Buenos Aires - Iguassu Falls,
Argentina
Today you fly north to the natural wonder
known as the Iguassu Falls, located on the border of Brazil,
Argentina and Paraguay. Arrive on the
Argentine side and enjoy a walk through the Argentine Falls, taking
in the powerful Devil's Throat and the breathtaking
landscape. Then transfer to your hotel
located inside the National Park, offering breathtaking views of
the falls. (B,
D)
Day 12: Iguassu Falls, Brazil - Iguassu
Falls, Argentina
This morning you will cross
the border into Brazil and enjoy a leisurely-paced walking tour of
the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls. Marvel at the majesty of
these thundering waterfalls before returning to the Argentinean
side. (B)
Day 13: Iguassu Falls - Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
Today you fly to the beautiful and vibrant
city of Rio de Janeiro, the cultural capital of Brazil. Magnificent views, beautiful beaches, great cuisine
and friendly people make Rio a fantastic holiday
destination. (B, D)
Day 14: Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a Carioca's tour of Rio, including
Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Flamengo Park and Maracana soccer
stadium. Next, ascend
Corcovado to visit one of the world's most famous landmarks - the
gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Late afternoon, take a cable car to Sugarloaf and enjoy a
breathtaking view of the city. Cap off your evening at one of Rio's top restaurants for a
typical "Churrascaria" dinner of marinated and charcoal-roasted
meats in true Brazilian-style.
(B, D)
Day 15: Rio de Janeiro - Tour Ends -
Overnight Flight
You will have leisure time to explore the
beaches or stroll through one of the local markets before your tour
ends. (B)
Day 16: Arrive Home
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