Chile, Argentina & Brazil

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Pack your hiking boots and your camera, you’re going to three amazing countries: Chile, Argentina, and Brazil! Explore the amazing natural wonders that are unlike anything else in the world while staying in capital cities. Begin in Chile, where you'll get to stay in Santiago, its capital, and explore it on a guided tour as well, so you don't miss a thing! ...
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Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Excursion to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar
    • Excursion to Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales
    • Todo Glaciares Navigation Tour
    • Glaciar Sur Pioneros tour with lunch at Estancia Nibepo Aike
    • Buenos Aires City Tour (4 hours)
    • Argentina Falls Tour from Iguazu Airport to Hotel (7.5 hours)
    • Brazilian Falls Tour (3.5 hours)
    • Half Day tour of Corcovado and Beaches (4 hours)
    • Half Day Sugar Loaf and Downtown (4 hours)

What's this trip about?

    Pack your hiking boots and your camera, you’re going to three amazing countries: Chile, Argentina, and Brazil! Explore the amazing natural wonders that are unlike anything else in the world while staying in capital cities. Begin in Chile, where you'll get to stay in Santiago, its capital, and explore it on a guided tour as well, so you don't miss a thing! Enjoy visiting Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Torres del Paine, and so much more! See some of the most amazing highlights the area between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean has to offer! Then, you'll continue to Argentina, where you get to experience the raw beauty of Glaciar Sur Pioneros. Enjoy the splendor of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital, as well as the absolutely breathtaking Iguassu Falls, which runs from one country into another. Explore the Argentinian side first, then cross to Brazil to explore the other side. Travel on to Brazil after exploring the falls it shares with Argentina, and continue to Rio De Janeiro. With so many unusual and amazing sights, it's difficult to pick what you want to see first. Luckily, your amazing bilingual tour guides will help guide you smoothly through the highlights of the area. From Corcovado to the beautiful beaches along the coast, to Sugar Loaf and the lively downtown of Rio De Janeiro. This is the last stop on your whirlwind journey, and it is worth the wait. Helpful links for travel to Chile: Visa & Passport Info Vaccines & Medications Info Helpful links for travel to Argentina: Visa & Passport Info Vaccines & Medications Info Helpful links for travel to Brazil: Visa & Passport Info Vaccines & Medications Info

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityChile
End CityBrazil

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Santiago (SCL), out of Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
    • All airport and inter-city transfers
    • 2 nights in Santiago at the MR. Hotel, or similar
    • Excursion to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar (8 hours)
    • One-way, economy class flight from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ)
    • 2 nights in Puerto Natales at the Hotel Costraustralis, or similar
    • Excursion to Torres del Paine
    • 3 nights in El Calafate at the Hotel Kosten Aike, or similar
    • Todo Glaciares Navigation Tour
    • Glacier Sur Pioneros tour with lunch at Estancia Nibepo Aike (8 hours)
    • One-way, economy class flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Buenos Aires (AEP)
    • 2 nights in Buenos Aires at the Hotel Kenton Palace, or similar
    • Buenos Aires City Tour (4 hours)
    • One-way, economy class flight from Buenos Aires (AEP) to Foz do Iguassu (IGR)
    • Argentinian Falls Tour (7.5 hours, en route from airport to hotel)
    • 2 nights in Foz do Iguassu at the Hotel Recanto Cataratas, or similar
    • Brazilian Falls Tour (2.5 hours)
    • One-way, economy class flight from Foz do Iguassu (IGU) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
    • 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro at the Hotel Pestana Rio Atlantica, or similar
    • Corcovado & Rio Beaches Tour (4 hours)
    • Sugar Loaf & Downtown Rio de Janeiro Tour (4 hours)
    • Breakfast daily *Please note: City Tourist Tax is not included and you will be required to pay in destination. City taxes are typically $1.00 USD per person per night

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Chile!

Welcome to the beautiful capital of Chile, Santiago! Stop by your hotel and drop off your bags before heading off to see the city! Explore this interesting and historic city where the vitality of a metropolis blends beautifully with predominantly low-rise buildings, allowing beautiful views of the Andes Mountains on the horizon.

Day 2 Santiago

Today you'll get to embark on an amazing tour to the cities of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. These two surround Santiago, and there you'll get to enjoy the history and beauty of the area.

Upon your return, you can find a pleasant restaurant to enjoy your last dinner in Santiago, then indulge in some of the vibrant nightlife.

Day 3 Santiago - Puerto Natales

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel before taking a plane from Santiago to Punta Arenas where you'll be transferred to Puerto Natales! Touch down at the "City at the End of the World" and take the time to explore a bit. You can admire the European influence blended into the city, or explore the Fjord of Last Hope.

Day 4 Puerto Natales

Explore some of the most spectacular scenery while touring through the Torres del Paine National Park.

If navigating the majesty of a park like no other hasn't tired you out by the end of the day, you can continue exploring this city in all of its historical splendor and natural beauty on your own this evening.

Day 5 Puerto Natales - El Calafate

Enjoy a morning packing away your belongings and picking up breakfast before making your way from Puerto Natales, Chile to El Calafate, Argentina. Gawk at more beautiful glaciers throughout this area, and enjoy the pleasant shores of Lake Argentino. Relax among the developing city center, where hotels, restaurants, tourist centers and more have been springing up.

Day 6 El Calafate

Depart from your hotel for Punta Bandera Port, where a boat will be waiting on Argentino Lake to whisk you away on your included Todo Glaciares Navigation Tour. 

Day 7 El Calafate

Today you'll get to experience Argentina's main must-see: Los Glaciares National Park. Your entrance fee is covered as well as a guided tour through its astounding and untouched beauty.

Day 8 El Calafate - Buenos Aires

Make sure you've got your glacier photos, enjoy breakfast, and hop on a plane to the beautiful metropolis of Buenos Aires. Delve into the old traditions still practiced in the thriving city at the center of the country's political, intellectual, and economic li...

Day 9 Buenos Aires

Today you'll enjoy a guided tour of some of the best Buenos Aires has to offer, including the famed 9 de Julio Avenue. Explore cathedrals, museums, and even a unique mausoleum.

Afterward, wander the city yourself, revisiting your favorite sites or discove...

Day 10 Buenos Aires - Foz do Iguassu

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before saying goodbye to Buenos Aires and catching your flight to the absolutely stunning Foz do Iguassu on the boarder between Argentina and Brazil.

You'll get to enjoy a spectacular tour of the falls before being d...

Day 11 Foz do Iguassu

Indulge in a lovely breakfast before taking a day trip into Brazil to explore their side of the Iguassu Falls. Enjoy a day of exploring the beautiful Iguassu National Park and be sure to bring your camera!

Day 12 Foz do Iguassu - Rio de Janeiro

Today you'll make the trip into Brazil to stay, flying all the way to Rio de Janeiro. Look up in awe at the statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking the city.

Explore the "Marvelous City" with bilingual guide assistance through this bustling explosion of culture, life, and an amazing blend of man-made and natural beauty.

Day 13 Rio de Janeiro

Today you'll get to enjoy a tour up Corcovado Mountain to visit the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer statue. Enjoy panoramic views of the city, and then delve into its nightlife. There's no party like a party in the high-energy downtown of Rio!

You can also enjoy strolling along its shopping district, picking out the perfect souvenirs, gifts, or both!

Day 14 Rio de Janeiro

Today you'll head to the height of Sugar Loaf, an amazing summit just on the outskirts of the city and every bit as visible as Corcovado. Your tour will also lead you through the city's downtown area, where Rio truly comes to life.

Modern skyscrapers, chic restaurants, and Lapa, the central point that Rio’s nightlife revolves around, can all be found here.

Day 15 Depart Brazil

Enjoy your breakfast before packing your souvenirs and heading to the airport to catch your flight home. 

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