14 Days Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls,
Buenos Aires, Santiago, Valparaiso, Viña del Mar
Day
1 : Depart North America Your
South American odyssey begins as you board your
flight to Santiago, Chile.
Day 2 : Arrive Santiago
Arrive Santiago, the capital of Chile, a country
with 2,650 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline. The
balance of the day is free. (B)
Day 3: 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 4: Santiago Valparaiso & Vina Del Mar
Drive through Chile ‘s wine country to the historic
port of Valparaiso and continue along the coast to
Vi*a del Mar. This chic seaside resort, with its
palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas, truly
deserves the name “Pearl of
the Pacific.” Return to Santiago later this
afternoon. (B)
Day 5: Santiago / Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 6: 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 Caf
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 7: Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and pursue
independent activities. (B)
Day 8: Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls
Fly to Iguassu. Transfer to your hotel, which
overlooks the famous Iguassu Falls. Enjoy a walking
tour with a local guide along the Brazilian side of
the amazing waterfalls. (BD)
Day 9: Iguassu Falls - Iguassu National Park
Excursion
Travel by coach to the Argentine side of the falls.
Continue to Iguassu National Park to enjoy a guided
walking tour. Your afternoon is at leisure. Tonight,
enjoy a barbecue dinner and Latin show at the Rafain
Hotel. (BD)
Day 10: Iguassu Falls / Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel. The
rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 11: Buenos Aires - City Tour
Your 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 12: Buenos Aires
The day is at leisure so you can pursue independent
activities. You may want to take a full-day optional
trip to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. (B)
Day 13: Depart Buenos Aires
The day is at leisure. In the evening, transfer to
the airport for your overnight flight home. (B)
Day 14 Fri: Arrive North America
Return home today, eager to share your experience
with family and friends.