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14 Days Wonders of Chile, Argentina & Brazil Tour Package
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights Priced From: 8,895 (Price is per person, based on double occupancy) Dates: Nov, Dec, Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec
See mountain scenery, tropical waterfalls, rambling vineyards, sleepy alpine towns and oceanside cities.
Tour Itinerary
Days 1-2: USA or Canada/Santiago, Chile
Depart by overnight flight to Santiago and transfer to your hotel. Later this afternoon, explore the city and pay a curator-led visit to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, the country's most important collection of pre-Hispanic artwork. Continue to San Cristobal Hill, the modern uptown area and Los Dominicos handicraft market. Tonight, gather with your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at Akarana restaurant, just a block away from your hotel. Hotel Ritz-Carlton B D
Day 3: Santiago
Tour some of Chile's most famous wineries toDay, including Viña Undurraga and De Martino, and sample some of their reserve wines. Dine this evening at one of recommended restaurants along Borderio Boulevard. Hotel Ritz-Carlton B L D
Day 4: Santiago/Puerto Montt
Fly to Puerto Montt for views of majestic volcanoes in the heart of Chile's southlands and visit its colorful handicraft market. Continue to a traditional Chilean ranch for lunch and a demonstration of the characteristics of the Chilean horse. Then witness a typical Chilean rodeo. Hotel Meliá Patagonia B L
Day 5: Lake District/Bariloche, Argentina
Cross the Andes and drive along the shores of Lake Llanquihue, visiting several villages along the way. After stopping for lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Argentina at Puyehue National Park. Drive to Villa La Angostura on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi and board a private boat for a cruise to Puerto Pañuelos, arriving in Bariloche this evening. Llao Llao Hotel & Resort B L D
Day 6: Bariloche
Tour Bariloche, Argentina's "Little Switzerland," with visits to the Llao Llao Peninsula and Lopez Bay, and a trip on the Cerro Campanario chairlift. Llao Llao Hotel & Resort B L
Day 7: Bariloche/Buenos Aires
Your morning is at leisure in Bariloche to stroll through the Swiss-inspired town or do some last minute shopping before flying to Buenos Aires. This afternoon attend a cheese and wine welcome reception at the hotel. Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires B
Day 8: Buenos Aires
Spend the Day exploring Buenos Aires in the company of your guide. Visit the major highlights including the Metropolitan Cathedral; the Government Palace (Casa Rosada); the colorful La Boca district, the tough port barrio and colorful working class heart of the city; and San Telmo, home and birthplace of the sensual tango. This evening, travel to Esquina Carlos Gardel, an esteemed tango venue, for dinner and a show. Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires B L D
Day 9: Buenos Aires
DESIGN YOUR Day-BUENOS AIRES: Design Your Day options fill the morning hours: visit museums and art galleries, learn about the life and legend of Eva Perón, or shop in one of Buenos Aires' exclusive boutiques. Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires B
Day 10: Buenos Aires/Iguazú Falls
Fly to Iguazú Falls and view the breathtaking cascades that spread across a two-mile gulf. Walk on trails leading along and above the falls, including "Devil's Throat," where a catwalk suspends you above the lush tropical basin of Devil's Gorge. Sheraton Internacional Iguazú Resort B D
Day 11: Iguazú Falls/Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visit the Brazilian side of the falls for spectacular scenic views. Walk with your guide through Iguazú National Park and take an optional helicopter flight over the falls. Board an afternoon flight to Rio de Janeiro. Dine this evening at one of recommended restaurants. Caesar Park Hotel B L D
Day 12: Rio de Janeiro Travel to Corcovado and Rio's landmark statue of Christ the Redeemer. Later, visit the often-photographed Sugar Loaf Mountain, where lookout points offer a spectacular panorama of Guanabara Bay, Rio's famous sandy beaches and the sprawling city itself. Pause for a sunset cocktail, followed by a farewell dinner. Caesar Park Hotel B L D
Day 13: Rio de Janeiro
Your Day is at leisure, with endless options. Visit museums that range from the sublime European and South American paintings at the Chácara do Céu to the eclectic Carmen Miranda Museum. Shop for jewelry, leather goods or wood carvings. Caesar Park Hotel (Dayroom) B
Day 14: USA or Canada
Arrive in the USA or Canada to connect to your homebound flight.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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12/09
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