12 Days from $3,373
Discover the many wonders of South America on this affordable and unique 12-day tour of Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Enjoy guided sightseeing throughout your trip that will provide more insight into each fascinating destination and learn about each country’s unique history, culture and customs. Visit the world-famous cities of Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Santiago. See the spectacular Iguassu Falls and other must-see attractions and still have enough time to further explore your favorite places in each location.
Read moreHighlights of this tour include a sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro and a drive along its famous Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. Take the railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of Corcovado to view the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer Statue. View magnificent Iguassu Falls and take the Ecological Jungle Train through the park. Visit Buenos Aires’ Recoleta Cemetery, where Eva Perón is buried. Have a fun dinner and tango show. In Santiago, visit San Cristobal Hill and the relic-filled Cathedral. This exciting value-packed tour is one you will always treasure.
Read less11 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, home to white-sand beaches and host of the 2016 Summer Olympics! Settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free-time exploration.
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana Hotel
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sprawling between majestic granite peaks and the blue South Atlantic, Rio is a city of beauty, wonder, and energy. Guided sightseeing begins with a drive along Rio’s famed Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana beaches. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of Corcovado to view the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below.
Ipanema, and Copacabana beaches. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of CORCOVADO to view the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Perhaps join an optional excursion to a nearby favela for a glimpse into the life of these colorful communities that nearly 20% of the people call home. Tonight, perhaps opt for a dinner at a local churrascaria, serving prime meats, seafood, and fish.
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Windsor Excelsior Copacabana Hotel
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II.
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Windsor Excelsior Copacabana Hotel
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
A morning flight takes you to IGUASSU FALLS, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Journey to the Brazilian side of the falls to see the mammoth series of 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thundering roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience!
Breakfast, Dinner
Recanto Park Hotel
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Cross the border and visit the Argentine side of the falls. Begin with a short ride on the open-air Ecological Jungle Train through the rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down into the Devil’s Throat. Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of endemic birds as well as flora from the area.
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Recanto Park Hotel
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, an orientation tour familiarizes you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafés, and charming shops.
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Kenton Place Hotel
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Morning sightseeing with a local guide focuses on the city’s landmarks, including the Teatro Colón Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House), and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also, visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods, and Recoleta Cemetery, where Eva Perón is buried. End your day with an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous tango show.
Breakfast, Dinner
Kenton Palace Hotel
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch.
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Kenton Palace Hotel
Santiago/Chile, Chile
Fly over the majestic Andes to Santiago, Chile’s scenic capital between the Pacific and the Andes. With a coastline more than 2,650 miles long, Chile is more than 10 times longer than it is wide. With a distinctly European flavor accented with Latin flair, Santiago is one of South America’s most sophisticated and modern cities.
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Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes Hotel
Santiago/Chile, Chile
Your guided city tour introduces you to Santiago—the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital. View La Moneda Government Palace and San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Also, see Club Hipico, one of the most renowned horse racing tracks in South America. Your tour ends at the city’s main square, Plaza de Armas, with a visit to the relic-filled Cathedral.
Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show.
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Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes Hotel
Valparaiso, Chile
Today, enjoy a day at leisure. A trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar is highly recommended. A leisurely drive through the countryside and vineyards delivers you to Valparaiso, a city of 42 hills and the inspiration of many artists and poets. On to the chic seaside resort of Viña del Mar, full of unusual architecture and beautiful gardens. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate your exciting Latin American vacation.
Breakfast, Dinner
Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes Hotel
Santiago/Chile, Chile
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
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