South American Odyssey
16 days
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Enjoy your South American trip by visiting Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Have a chance to learn South America’s passionate dance. Discover nature and culture of Buenos Aires, Bariloche and Santiago.
$5,669
From$4,199
Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- San Cristobal Hill (Santiago)
- Picturesque Bariloche
- Buenos Aires City Tour
- Tango Show (Buenos Aires)
- Iguassu Falls
- Sugar Loaf Mountain (Rio)
- Copacabana (Rio)
What's this trip about?
Enjoy your South American trip by visiting Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Have a chance to learn South America’s passionate dance. Discover nature and culture of Buenos Aires, Bariloche and Santiago.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySantiago
End CityRio
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from Miami via LAN and TAM Airlines (NYC departure add $100)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- All intra-South America flights & ground transportation
- Accommodations at Deluxe & Superior First Class hotels
- 19 meals: 13 buffet breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 5 dinners (D)
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and admission fees
- English-speaking Tour Director and local guides
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Itinerary
Day 1: Depart USA.
Your fascinating journey to your glorious South America tours begin as you depart this evening on your overnight flight bound for Chile.
Day 2: Arrive Santiago (Chile).
Meals: Dinner
Morning arrival in Santiago, the bustling capital of Chile, located between the Pacific Ocean and the majestic Andes. On arrival, ride up to the top of San Cristobal Hill for a bird’s eye view of the city and the Andean mountain range. Later, learn more a...
Day 3
Meals: Breakfast
Full day at leisure to explore independently. We recommend an optional excursion to discover the enchanting towns of Vina del Mar and Valparaiso on the Pacific Coast as well as Chile’s thriving wine making industry.
Day 4: Santiago/Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today board a short flight to the southern port city of Puerto Montt, gateway to the Chilean Lake District. Upon arrival, enjoy a magnificent lookout over the city and bay before driving to the nearby charming village of Puerto Varas. Arrive...
Day 5: Lake Region/Bariloche (Argentina).
Meals: Breakfast
Today’s unforgettable excursion is reputed to be one of the most scenic in the world. Traverse the Andean Mountains through the Lake District from Chile to Argentina. Enjoy dramatic landscapes, spectacular emerald green lakes, gushing waterfalls, snow-...
Day 6
Meals: Breakfast
Set in idyllic scenery reminiscent of the Swiss Alps, Bariloche is a splendid lake-side town, easily explored from your centrally located hotel. An included walking tour features a visit to the engaging Patagonia Museum. Later, explore on your own, rel...
Day 7: Bariloche/Buenos Aires.
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital, often called “Paris of the South”. The city is a great mix of European heritage and Latin spirit, evident in architecture, culture and lifestyle. Drive through the Avenida 9 de Julio, the world’s widest avenue, to your downtown hotel. MGallery Brick Hotel (formerly Caesar Park)
Day 8
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
On this morning’s guided tour see the Plaza de Mayor, the famous Opera House and the historic La Boca district. Proceed to the elegant Recoleta district and the cemetery where Evita Peron is buried. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, you are our guest for a delicious dinner and an exhilarating tango show, South America’s passionate dance.
Day 9
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Travel outside the city on a full day excursion to the Argentine Pampas. Visit an estancia (ranch) and enjoy a sumptuous barbecue lunch followed by a Gaucho Fiesta, complete with gaucho riding and folklore show.
Day 10
Meals: Breakfast
A full day at leisure. Why not take a “behind the scenes” tour of the ornate Colon Opera House, visit the shops lining the renowned Florida Street, or relax in one of the many outdoor cafes and parks. You may also enjoy the optional half day Tigre Delta tour on the outskirts of Buenos Aires and enjoy the beautiful rivers, streams, and numerous green islands.
Day 11: Buenos Aires/Iguassu Falls (Argentina/Brazil).
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
(Argentina/Brazil). After breakfast board a short flight to the Argentinean side of Iguassu Falls. You’ll soon discover why this is considered one of the greatest natural wonders of the world! Set at the border of Argentina and Brazil, the f...
Day 12
Meals: Breakfast
Today view the dramatic Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls and lush sub-tropical vegetation on an included morning tour. The afternoon is free for independent activities, shopping or relaxing at your hotel’s poolside.
Day 13: Iguassu/Rio de Janeiro.
Meals: Breakfast
Today fly to Rio de Janeiro, often described as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Sprawling between lush tropical mountains and the exquisite beaches of the Atlantic, Rio’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people will win your heart. This a...
Day 14
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
A day at leisure to explore on your own, shop for authentic gemstones and souvenirs, or head to the beach. You may also join a full day excursion to the picturesque mountain resort of Petropolis. Tonight, celebrate with your fellow travelers at a festive dinner.
Day 15: Depart Rio
Meals: Breakfast
On this morning’s tour, a cog railway takes you through the rainforest up Corcovado Mountain, a 2300-foot peak crowned by the landmark statue of Christ the Redeemer. The views from the top of the mountain are dazzling! The balance of the day is at leisure for independent pursuits or relaxing by your hotel’s pool before transferring to the airport for your overnight return flight.
Day 16: Arrive USA.
Your exciting South American vacations end as you arrive in the USA this morning in either Miami or New York.
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Dates & Availability
Price From $4,199
Price per day$262
Single supplement (single occupancy)$799
Last Updated: 4/4/2019
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Logistics
Accommodation
Rio de Janeiro: Windsor Atlantica Hotel
Iguassu Falls: Mabu Thermas Grand Resort
Buenos Aires: MGallery Brick Hotel (formerly Caesar Park)
Bariloche: Hotel NH Bariloche Edelweiss
Puerto Varas: Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas
Santiago: Atton Vitacura
Transportation & Flights
Round-trip airfare from Miami via LAN and TAM Airlines (NYC departure add $100),
Transportation & flights
Round-trip airfare from Miami via LAN and TAM Airlines (NYC departure add $100)
Cancellation policy
Full Payment due 90 days before departure. Failure to make final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation and loss of deposit.
Changes to the original reservation will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 90 days of departure.
Cancellation charges per person are:
Up to 90 days before departure: $300
89-60 days before departure: $1000
59-45 days before departure: $1500
44-30 days before departure: $2000
29 days or less before departure: No refund.
All cancellations must be received in writing.
We recommend the purchase of Travel Insurance. Insurance premium is non-refundable and cannot be transferred from one departure to another in the event of a reservation change.
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Meals Included
13 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 5 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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