12 Days Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Valparaiso, Viña del Mar

Day 1 - Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro - City Tour / Corcovado
This morning, ride by cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain to enjoy spectacular views. Later, drive along the Lebion and Ipanema beaches before stopping for lunch at the Art Deco Café Confeitaria Colombo. Following lunch, visit Corcovado,
taking a cogwheel train up to the Christ the Redeemer statue. En route, see Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the traditional Cosme
Velho neighborhood. (BL)

Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro
The day is at leisure to relax and pursue individual activities. (B)

Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls
Fly to Iguassu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, which overlooks the famous Iguassu Falls. Enjoy a walking tour with a local guide along the Brazilian side of these amazing waterfalls. (BD)

Day 5 - Iguassu Falls - Iguassu National Park Excursion
Travel by coach to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls. Continue to Iguassu National Park to enjoy a guided walking tour. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a barbecue dinner and Latin show at the Rafain Hotel. (BD)

Day 6 - Iguassu Falls / Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 7 - Buenos Aires - City Tour
Your guided tour includes a stop at Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, where Eva Peron and her husband addressed the crowds from a balcony. See the Cabildo (town hall) and Metropolitan Cathedral before heading to
San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta cemetery. Continue along Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world. Finally, stop at Palermo before returning to the hotel. This evening, enjoy dinner at one of Buenos Aires’ excellent restaurants. Experience Argentina’s sensual music, dance and culture during a full tango show. (BD)

Day 8 - Buenos Aires
The day is at leisure to pursue independent activity. You may take a full-day optional trip to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. (B)

Day 9 - Buenos Aires / Santiago
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of your day is at leisure. (B)

Day 10 - Santiago - City Tour
Visit the civic center, La Moneda Palace and the Pre-Columbian Museum, home to a large collection of ancient artifacts. Also visit Plaza de Armas, which is surrounded by the Cathedral Metropolitana, the National Historical Museum and the central post office. Visit the Central Market, which offers fresh seafood, fruits, vegetables and flowers. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 11 - Santiago - Valparaiso & Viña Del Mar
Drive through Chile’s wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso and continue along the coast to Viña del Mar., known as the “Pearl of the Pacific.” Return to Santiago later this afternoon. (B)

Day 12 - Depart Santiago
The day is at leisure. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your onward flight home. (B)