12 Days Santiago, Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires
Day 1 - 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.
Day 2 - 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 3 - 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. 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 4 - Santiago / Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your
hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 5 - 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 6 - Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and pursue
independent activities. (B)
Day 7: 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 8 - 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 9 - Iguassu Falls / Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to your
hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - Depart Buenos Aires
The day is at leisure. In the evening, transfer
to the airport for your onward flight home.
(B)
