Glimpse of South America & Santiago 2010 - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 14
• Tour Style: Discovery
• Destinations: Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Depart USA Board your overnight flight.



• Day 2 - Arrive in Rio De Janeiro You will be met and transferred to your hotel, where your room is ready to check-in. This evening, relax over a delicious BBQ dinner followed by a Folklore and Carnival show. (Highlight dinner)
  
  Hotel: Excelsior Copacabana



• Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro On a full day tour, ride up Corcovado Mountain. Disembark and walk up to the top lookout to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Pass Rio’s beaches and board a cable car to ascend Sugar Loaf Mountain. Then see the main city sights. (Breakfast / Lunch)
  
  



• Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro A free day. Sightseers can choose between two tours: A full day schooner cruise or a half day jeep excursion through a rainforest (both own expense). (Breakfast)



• Day 5 - Rio de Janeiro – Iguassu Falls (2 nights) Fly to Iguassu Falls late this morning. The balance of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Mabu Thermas & Resort



• Day 6 - Iguassu Falls See the Falls from the Brazilian side. Optional tours available. (Breakfast / Lunch)



• Day 7 - Iguassu Falls – Buenos Aires (3 nights) Board the Ecological Train and ride to a spectacular viewpoint to see the Devil’s Throat on the Argentine side of the Falls. Then fly to Buenos Aires. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a Tango show. (Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Hotel Elevage



• Day 8 - Buenos Aires On a city tour, view the Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo and La Boca. Visit Recoleta Cemetery to see the graves of many of Argentina’s leaders, including Evita Perón. The afternoon is free. Tonight, savor a “Be My Guest” home-hosted dinner - a wonderful opportunity to interact with a local family in their own home. (Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
  



• Day 9 - Buenos Aires A free day. Perhaps take a day trip to the Pampas to learn the life of the Gaucho (Argentine cowboy) or enjoy a Tango lesson (both own expense). (Breakfast)



• Day 10 - Buenos Aires – Santiago (3 nights) Fly to Santiago. The rest of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Park Plaza Providencia



• Day 11 - Arrive Santiago See all the highlights on a morning sightseeing tour. The rest of your day is free. (Breakfast)



• Day 12 - Valparaiso & Vina Del Mar excursion A full day excursion shows you Valparaiso and the chic resort of Viña del Mar. (Breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 13 - Depart Santiago Depart Santiago. (Breakfast)



• Day 14 - Arrive USA


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Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing tour includes the city’s main sights and a cogtrain ride through Tijuca Forest and up Corcovado Mountain to see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue. Also included is a cable car ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain
• Iguassu A guided tour to the amazing Falls
• Buenos Aires Guided sightseeing includes all the city highlights

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Dining Highlights

• 12 Breakfasts
• 2 Lunches
• 3 Dinners
• BBQ and Carnival show in Rio de Janeiro
• Be My Guest’ speciality dinner in Buenos Aires

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First Class Travel Highlights

• All intra-tour flights and transfers between airports and hotels, including baggage handling at the airport
• Accommodations in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower as listed or similar
• Services of an Englishspeaking Tour Director throughout; local hosts on Amazon and Santiago extensions
• Sightseeing program, including admission charges, where applicable.
• Hotel taxes and service charges.
• Portfolio of travel documents.

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Please note:
You may require a visa or be subject to an entrance fee.

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