16 Day Deluxe South America 2017 Itinerary

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Small Group Tour
3 Santiago, 1 Puerto Varas, 2 Bariloche, 3 Buenos Aires, 2 Iguazu Falls, 3 Rio de Janeiro

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Tour Santiago's Plaza de Armas and the trendy Bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista
    • A not-to-be-missed journey to the 16th century port city of Valparaiso and pristine Vina del Mar
    • An astonishing day bursting with spectacular vistas on the lake crossing to Bariloche in Argentina
    • At Cerro Campanario (Belfry Hill) ascend by chair lift to the peak for dazzling panoramic views
    • Explore Buenos Aires including the splendid Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Casa Rosada
    • Visit the renowned tomb of beloved icon Eva "Evita" Peron at Recoleta Cemetery
    • Enjoy a festive dinner and a fiery Tango Show at a very stylish nightclub in Buenos Aires
    • Visit Iguazu Falls, one of the world’s most impressive sights - the power of nature surrounds you!
    • Ascend to the summit of Rio's Corcovado Hill to see the astonishing 125 foot statue of Christ the Redeemer!
    • Climb to the peak of iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain, symbol of the city, in a hi-speed glass cable car

What's this trip about?

    3 Santiago, 1 Puerto Varas, 2 Bariloche, 3 Buenos Aires, 2 Iguazu Falls, 3 Rio de Janeiro

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina
  • Chile

Attractions

  • Bariloche
  • Buenos Aires
  • Iguazu Falls
  • Puerto Varas
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Santiago

Trip includes

    • Flights Miami-Santiago, Rio de Janeiro-Miami Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Santiago-Puerto Montt, Bariloche-Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires-Iguazu Falls, Iguassu Falls-Rio de Janeiro 14 nights accommodations in well located 5-Star Luxury Hotels
    • 3 nights Ritz Carlton, Santiago 1 night Hotel Cumbres, Puerto Varas 2 nights Llao-Llao Hotel & Resort, Bariloche 3 nights Alvear Palace, Buenos Aires 2 nights Sheraton Iguazu Resort & Spa, Iguazu Falls 3 nights Miramar Hotel by Windsor, Rio de Janeiro All transfers
    • Lake Crossing from Puerto Varas, Chile to Bariloche, Argentina
    • Maximum 34 passengers per tour
    • 31 meals: 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches with soft drinks, 12 dinners with wine
    • Welcome and Farewell receptions
    • Hotel porterage and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi
    • Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees per itinerary
    • Tour Manager throughout plus Local Guide during the Andes lake crossing, and in Bariloche, Iguazu National Park in Argentina, Iguassu National Park in Brazil, and Rio de Janeiro
    • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
    • Tips for restaurant staff, drivers and local guides

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Itinerary

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All of your needs are met on this luxury tour of South America. Enjoying the company of no more than thirty-four passengers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to vivacious South America with its diverse people, towering mountains, mighty waterfalls and intoxicating rhythms. At the end of each day you’ll retire to hotels chosen for their comfort, as well as location. Welcome to South America with Signature Collection.

DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for Chile
Depart on your flight to Santiago, Chile

DAY 2, Monday - Santiago
Welcome to Chile! Arrive in Santiago, one of South America's most surprising and sophisticated cities, the undisputed cultural center of the country. You’ll be warmly greeted upon arrival by our representatives and whisked to your hotel in the prestigious neighborhood of...
DAY 3, Tuesday - Discover Santiago, Central Market, Bohemian Bellavista
Ascend San Cristóbal Hill, rising above the city, for fantastic sweeping views of Santiago with its dramatic backdrop of the towering Andes Mountains. At the bustling and noisy Central Market, shop with the locals for a huge display of products highlighted by Chile's sup...
DAY 4, Wednesday - Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Casablanca Valley, Wine Tasting
An extraordinary not to be missed experience as we journey to the picturesque 16th century port city of Valparaiso. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its eclectic architecture, its hills can be reached only by climbing the narrow winding streets or taking a serie...
DAY 5, Thursday - Chilean Lake District - Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas
Today, a short flight to the southern port city of Puerto Montt, gateway to the scenic Chilean Lake District, a region of beautiful crystal-clear emerald lakes, snow covered peaks, tiny fishing ports and quaint little villages. Continuing the drive through the rolling co...
DAY 6, Friday - Lake Crossing to Bariloche
An astonishing day awaits us, bursting with spectacular vistas of pristine blue mountain lakes, snow-capped volcanoes and rugged mountain passes as we cross the majestic Andes on the way to Bariloche in Argentina! We travel by motorcoach and boats across three Andean lak...
DAY 7, Saturday - Highlights of Bariloche, Cable Car to Cerro Campanario
In Bariloche, we spend the morning discovering the beauty along the lake’s shore, viewing highlights of this breathtaking mountainous region. At Cerro Campanario (Belfry Hill) we ascend by chair lift to the peak – for dazzling panoramic views from the lookout point of th...
DAY 8, Sunday - Bariloche to Buenos Aires
We depart fairytale Bariloche and prepare for the contrast and bustle of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital city. Its beauty is apparent as we arrive in this 19th century "Paris of South America" with its elegant architecture, wide tree shaded bouleva...
DAY 9, Monday - Buenos Aires, Tango Lesson, Nightclub Dinner & Show
Explore the highlights of this beautiful city starting at the splendid Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral and the Casa Rosada (government palace); see the balcony where Eva and Juan Peron were once cheered by adoring crowds. In the colorful La Boca neighborhood, we se...
DAY 10, Tuesday - Behind the Scenes at the Colon Opera House
The day begins at the magnificent Colon Opera House, for a behind the scenes tour of Argentina’s cultural gem built in 1908 that has recently been lovingly restored. Admire the Italian pink marble staircase as you enter this seven tiered theatre, with its French stained ...
DAY 11, Wednesday - Iguazu Falls (Argentina)
An amazing journey lies ahead as we depart Buenos Aires to fly to the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls, where the enormous power of nature surrounds us. One of the most impressive sights in the world, Iguazu is wider than Victoria Falls, higher than Niagara Falls and more ...
DAY 12, Thursday - Iguazu’s "Devil’s Throat", Upper and Lower Circuits
On the Argentine side of Iguazu, a shuttle train transports us to the winding catwalks of Devil's Gorge. Stand in awe as you gaze at spectacular "Devil’s Throat," the most magnificent of all of the cataracts. View, photograph, hear the thunder and feel the spray of the p...
DAY 13, Friday - Iguassu Falls (Brazil), Rio de Janeiro
Today, we visit the Brazilian side of the majestic falls, (known here as Iguassu) offering unforgettable panoramic views. A walk with our guide takes us through the National Park to a walkway where we can feel the incredible power of millions of barrels of falling water ...
DAY 14, Saturday - Ascend Corcovado Hill, "Carnaval" Exhibit
Awake in remarkable Rio where every day is a "Carnaval!" Ascend by cog railway to the summit of Corcovado Hill. Here, at 2,400 feet above the city stands the astonishing 125 foot statue of Christ the Redeemer! This magnificent statue, that embraces the entire city, is de...
DAY 15, Sunday - Sugar Loaf Mountain, Cruise Guanabara Bay, Farewell Reception
We climb to the peak of iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain, symbol of the city in a glass cable car. Outstanding panoramas of the gorgeous beaches, Corcovado Mountain, downtown Rio and Guanabara Bay unfold before our eyes. Afternoon at leisure, to relax and enjoy the magnificenc...
DAY 16, Monday - Depart Brazil
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