South American Landscape and Panorama

Santiago and Andean lakes, Bariloche's charm, Buenos Aires, Iguazu's majesty, and Rio's vibrancy

Santiago - Puerto Varas - Colonia del Sacramento - Buenos Aires - Bariloche - Iguazu - Rio de Janeiro

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South American Landscape and Panorama
15Days
14Nights

South American Landscape and Panorama

Valid from 01/02/2024 to 12/08/2024

Embark on a captivating journey through South America, starting in Santiago, Chile's vibrant capital nestled amidst the Andes. Head south to the picturesque town of Puerto Varas, where the beauty of Chilean lakes begins to unfold. Experience the tranquility of an Andean cruise, meandering through the breathtaking Chilean-Argentinian lake region, a realm of crystal-clear waters and majestic landscapes. Your next stop is Bariloche, an Argentine gem known for its Swiss alpine architecture and stunning natural surroundings. Buenos Aires awaits with its intoxicating mix of European elegance and Latin passion, best experienced through its world-renowned tango. The adventure continues to Iguazu Falls, a natural wonder straddling Argentina and Brazil, offering awe-inspiring views and lush rainforest trails. Conclude this unforgettable journey in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a city of endless energy, iconic beaches, and the rhythm of samba, all under the watchful eyes of Christ the Redeemer. Each destination on this trip offers a unique blend of culture, nature, and adventure, creating a tapestry of experiences that epitomize the spirit of South America.

Travel includes
  • The price includes
  • - Accommodation: in the hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar in category
  • - Meals: 14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner with Tango Show
  • - All airport-hotel-airport transfers
  • - The visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary in shared service, consisting of:
  • • City Tour in Santiago
  • • Full-day excursion to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
  • • The Andean Crossing and the Region of Chilean-Argentinian Lakes all day
  • • The Small Circuit and ascent to Cerro Campanario in Bariloche
  • • City Tour in Buenos Aires
  • • Dinner and Tango Show
  • • Excursion to Colonia de Sacramento in Uruguay
  • • Visit to the Argentine Falls
  • • Visit to the Brazilian Falls
  • • Panoramic tour of the beaches and ascent to the Christ of Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro
  • • Panoramic city tour and Ascent to Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro

Day to day trip
Day01
To Santiago - CHILE
Departure on a flight with the final destination to Santiago. (flight not included). Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.
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Day02
Santiago
We start with a visit to the historic center, highlighting the city's central square (Plaza de Armas), kilometer zero and the nerve center of the capital, from where the construction of Santiago began in colonial times. Then we will visit the civic neighborhood, with the ministerial buildings and the presidential palace of La Moneda. After that, we go to the eastern area, where we will see the modernity of the city and the great architectural contrast it possesses. Santiago is a contemporary and thriving city that shows its best face with imposing buildings of daring styles that give a modern stamp to this great city. Return to your hotel. Free afternoon.
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Day03
Santiago - Valparaíso - Viña del Mar
After a 120 km journey towards the Pacific Ocean coast, we will arrive at the port city of Valparaíso, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003, due to its unusual architecture, spread of alleyways, colorful passages, and stairs that reach the top of the hills. We will tour its main attractions such as Plaza Sotomayor, the monument to the naval heroes, the Paseo 21 de Mayo, and we will go up by the elevators to enter the hills of the city. Later, we will visit the city of Viña del Mar, known as "The Garden City," where you can enjoy its most emblematic places like its beautiful beaches, gardens, and pedestrian walkways. Stop for lunch (lunch not included) and then we will relax contemplating the ocean before returning to Santiago.
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Day04
Santiago - Puerto Varas
Transfer to the airport to take a flight (not included) to Puerto Montt. Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Varas, a beautiful city in the south of Chile known for its marked German influence, which is reflected in its architecture and culture.
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Day05
Andean Crossing and Chilean-Argentinian Lakes Region - Bariloche
Departure from your hotel in Puerto Varas. We will take a bus to head towards Petrohué, skirting Lake Llanquihue. Impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Entry to Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Sail towards Peulla navigating Lake Todos Los Santos, and if the weather allows, we will have new views of the Osorno volcano, Puntiagudo volcano, and Tronador hill. Arrival at Peulla, an Ecological Village, paradise for nature lovers. Time for lunch (not included). Then we will board a bus bound for Puerto Frías to the Chilean customs to proceed with the border crossing. We will cross the Andes on the way to Puerto Frías to continue with the next 20-minute navigation on Lake Frías towards Puerto Alegre. Once in Puerto Alegre, we will take a third bus to Puerto Blest and then start the navigation on Lake Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Pañuelo. Upon arrival at Puerto Pañuelo, we will take the last bus for the final stretch to Bariloche, a city that fascinates with its views, ski centers, shops, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife. Arrival and accommodation.
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Day06
Bariloche – Small Circuit and Cerro Campanario
A 4-hour excursion that starts along the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, passing by Playa Bonita and the base of Cerro Campanario. We take the chairlift that takes us to the summit (1,050 meters above sea level), from where we can admire one of the most beautiful and fascinating landscapes of this region. We see the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes, the Trébol Lagoon, and the San Pedro and Llao Llao Peninsulas, Victoria Island, Otto, López, Goye and Catedral hills, as well as the city of Bariloche. We pass by the Llao Llao Peninsula, San Eduardo Chapel and Puerto Pañuelo. Later, we reach the panoramic point, a natural balcony from where we admire the Moreno Lake and the Llao Llao Peninsula. At the end, we return to the city
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Day07
Bariloche – Buenos Aires
Free morning at your disposal to enjoy this charming city. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take a flight (not included) to Buenos Aires. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.
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Day08
Buenos Aires – City Tour
This morning we will take a panoramic tour of the city. We start at Plaza de Mayo, the stage of the most important events in the country since 1810, from where we can see the surrounding buildings such as Casa Rosada (Government House), Cathedral, and the Cabildo. Our second stop is La Boca, but on the way, we pass by city icons such as the Obelisk and the Teatro Colón, one of the top five opera theaters in the world. Upon arriving in La Boca, we walk through its colorful streets due to the tenements and its famous Calle Caminito, which we walk to appreciate the work of local artists. We leave the southern part of the city to reach the northern area, consisting of the Palermo and Recoleta neighborhoods, where we make a last stop to enjoy the aristocratic part, famous for containing the Recoleta cemetery. Free afternoon.
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Day09
Buenos Aires – Excursion to Colonia del Sacramento URUGUAY
Today we sail the waters of the Rio de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world to reach Colonia del Sacramento, a picturesque corner of Uruguay. Stroll through its cobblestone streets in the Historic Quarter, a World Heritage Site, and let yourself be captivated by the mix of Spanish colonial and Portuguese architecture. Don't miss the emblematic Lighthouse, the museums that tell its rich history, and one of its cozy cafes. Colonia del Sacramento is a journey back in time, a perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in a serene and beautiful atmosphere. We sail back to Buenos Aires.
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Day10
Buenos Aires – Dinner and Tango Show
Free day to enjoy the city or discover its corners through its viewpoints, museums, parks, and bars, where it is possible to enjoy the classic Buenos Aires coffee. In the evening, we attend a Dinner Show where you will enjoy the magnetism of Tango.
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Day11
Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazú
Free morning. Transfer to the airport to take a flight (not included) to Puerto Iguazú. Reception and transfer to the hotel.
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Day12
Puerto Iguazú – Argentine Falls
In the morning visit to the Iguazú Falls, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the Seven Modern Wonders of Nature. During the tour, we travel the three circuits: Garganta del Diablo (to reach the balcony and viewpoint of the most imposing fall of the park), the Upper (allows a vertical view of the falls) and the Lower (provides a closer contact with the vegetation and the falls). Free time for lunch (not included) and to optionally take "the Great Adventure", an excursion that combines a navigation to some of the falls and an exciting crossing through the jungle. In the afternoon return to the hotel.
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Day13
Foz do Iguaçu – Brazilian Falls - Rio de Janeiro BRAZIL
Stroll through the Iguaçu National Park before the opening of the conventional visit is a unique and exclusive experience since it grants the opportunity to see unique scenarios, which can be experienced only at this time of the day, when vibrant colors ranging from intense orange to soft pink, begin to glimpse on the horizon of the Falls. At the end of the tour, it is time to enjoy a breakfast located at Puerto Canoas, and then we head to the Foz de Iguaçu airport to fly to Rio de Janeiro. (flight not included) Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.
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Day14
Rio de Janeiro – Beaches and Corcovado – City tour and Sugarloaf Mountain
Discover why Rio de Janeiro is considered the "Marvelous City". Visit the most famous attraction of the city, the "wonder of Rio", better known as Christ the Redeemer. It is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city. From the summit, the view is heavenly. Departure from the hotel, panoramic tour of the beaches and ascent to Corcovado by the train of Parque da Floresta da Tijuca. The train was inaugurated by Emperor Pedro II, and the ride allows a review of the history of Brazil. In addition to being an ecological refuge, Corcovado is part of the Tijuca Forest National Park, the largest urban forest in the world. Lunch is included (except for drinks). After lunch, a panoramic tour of the city center is carried out to appreciate its old and modern architecture. Then, visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, 395 meters high above sea level. The mountain is located in the middle of Bahía da Guanabara. The ascent is done in two stages until reaching the peak and having a wonderful view of the city. Once the excursion is finished, return to the hotel.
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Day15
Rio de Janeiro
Free day. Enjoy a city that treasures a very rich cultural life, landscapes in which the jungle, the sea, and the mountains merge to grant Rio de Janeiro the condition of a unique city. Its 450 years of history and its beauty made it the first city in the world to receive from UNESCO the title of Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In the evening we suggest attending Ginga Tropical, a perfect show to learn about the history of Brazil through its dances and musical rhythms.
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Day16
Rio de Janeiro – City of Origin
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Transfer to the airport for your flight (not included) to board to your city of origin.

 

Note: The sequence of the trip may vary according to the day of departure and the confirmations obtained but without altering the essence and content of the itinerary.

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Hotels subject to availability or exchange for other similar ones.
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