The Best of South America (17 days / 16 nights)

Day 1: Santiago de Chile

Arrival, assistance and reception by our staff at the International Airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation.

Day 2: Santiago de Chile

Breakfast. In the morning, we will go on a City Tour of Santiago, exploring both its historic downtown and modern areas. Starting on the main street, Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins, we'll visit the Presidential Palace of La Moneda and stroll through Plaza de Armas. We'll also ascend Cerro Santa Lucía and explore Parque Forestal and the Bellavista Neighborhood. Crossing the Mapocho River, we'll reach Providencia and the communes of Las Condes and Vitacura, including a visit to Bicentennial Park. The afternoon is free for leisure activities. Accommodation.

Day 3: Santiago de Chile

Breakfast. In the morning, we will travel through the fertile Casablanca wine valley on the way to Valparaíso, where we'll savor panoramic views from hilltop viewpoints overlooking the bay. Exploring the city's historic and commercial districts, we'll visit landmarks like the National Congress and ride its famous elevators. Ascending Cerro Alegre, we'll enjoy extraordinary views from Paseo Yugoslavo, then stroll through Cerro Concepción along the picturesque Paseo Atkinson. Next, we'll visit La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's former home turned into a museum, before continuing to the neighboring seaside city of Viña del Mar. There, we'll explore its main avenues, gardens, and visit the Casino, before concluding our tour at Reñaca beach. Return to hotel and accommodation.

Day 4: Santiago de Chile - Puerto Varas

Breakfast. Transfer to the Airport to take the flight to Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas. Arrival, assistance and reception by our staff at the airport. Transfer to the selected hotel and accommodation.

Day 5: Puerto Varas – Lake Crossing - Bariloche

Breakfast. At the agreed time, we will depart from Puerto Varas towards Petrohué, bordering Lake Llanquihue. We will then enter Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, where we will visit the impressive Petrohué Waterfalls and enjoy some free time. After that, we will sail to Peulla, navigating Todos los Santos Lake. If the weather permits, we will have views of Osorno Volcano, Puntiagudo Hill, and Tronador Hill. Upon arrival in Peulla, we will have time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will travel by bus to Puerto Frías to cross the border into Argentina, crossing the Andes Mountains at 976 meters above sea level. We will then cross Lake Frías to Puerto Alegre, from where we will take a bus to Puerto Blest. There, we will visit the Cántaros Waterfall and then embark on a final navigation on Lake Nahuel Huapí, heading to Puerto Pañuelo, from where we will take the bus to the city of Bariloche. Arrival in Bariloche and transfer to the selected hotel. Accommodation.

Day 6: Bariloche

Breakfast. We will explore the city with the Circuito Chico Tour, starting from downtown and following Bustillo Avenue along the Nahuel Huapi Lake, which will accompany you for almost the entire journey. Our first stop will be at Cerro Campanario, 1,050 meters above sea level (Chairlift ascent not included). We will then proceed along Bustillo, reaching the Llao Llao peninsula, where the iconic Hotel Llao Llao and the San Eduardo Chapel will be nestled amidst breathtaking natural surroundings, alongside Puerto Pañuelo. The route will continue to a panoramic viewpoint, offering views of Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao peninsula. We will then cross the bridge connecting Moreno East-West. Throughout the tour, the landscape will alternate between forests, lakes, and mountain ranges, showcasing Bariloche's natural beauty. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure. Accommodation.

Day 7: Bariloche / El Calafate

Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to board a flight to El Calafate. Arrival, assistance and reception by our staff at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation.

Day 8: El Calafate

Breakfast. In the morning, we will leave El Calafate to go to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981, to marvel at the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier. The journey offers stunning views of Lake Argentino and its diverse birdlife as we traverse the Patagonian steppe and Andean Patagonian Forest. Upon reaching the glacier, explore the main balcony and walk freely along the pathways for various viewpoints. After free time for lunch (restaurant and snack services available in the park, not included), we will embark on the Safari Náutico navigation to admire the glacier's southern wall. Rising approximately 60m above the water and descending over 100m below, the ice wall offers a breathtaking sight. Cruise along its length boarding at the port in "Bajo de las Sombras" bay, 7 km before the Glacier Viewpoint. This tour provides a unique perspective of the glacier's magnificence, not fully visible from the walkways alone. Return to hotel and accommodation. 

Day 9: El Calafate / Buenos Aires

Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer by private service to the airport to take a flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival, assistance and reception by our staff at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation.

Day 10: Buenos Aires

Breakfast. In the morning, City Tour. We will explore Buenos Aires with a guided panoramic tour of its main attractions, from the picturesque neighborhoods of San Telmo and La Boca in the south to the districts of Recoleta and Palermo in the north, exploring squares and historic buildings of magnificent architecture. Rest of the day at leisure. We recommend attending a Tango Show in the evening (optional). Accommodation.

Day 11: Buenos Aires

Breakfast. Day at leisure. We recommend taking a tour to explore the Delta or having a Gaucho experience at a ranch (optional). Accommodation.

Day 12: Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazú. 

Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer by private service to the airport to take a flight to Puerto Iguazú. Arrival, assistance and reception by our staff at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the city. Accommodation.

Day 13: Iguazú

Breakfast. Departure to visit the Argentine side of the Iguazú Falls (National Park ticket included), which were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. We will explore the upper and lower walkways of the Argentine National Park, getting close enough to the falls to almost touch them. We recommend the optional experience 'Gran Aventura' where you can get on a boat to get baptized under one of the falls. Return to hotel and accommodation.

Day 14: Iguazú / Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit the Brazilian side of the falls (National Park Ticket included). The tour begins at the Visitor Center to board modern panoramic buses that will take us to the walkway path. The extension of the walkways is 1,200 meters from where you can get a spectacular panoramic view of the 275 waterfalls that make up the Iguazú Falls, of which the most important on the Brazilian side are four: Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamín Constant and Salto Unión or Garganta del Diablo. At the end of the tour we will take the panoramic elevator that will take us to the bus back to the Visitor Center. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board a flight to Rio de Janeiro. Arrival, assistance, and reception by our staff at the airport, followed by a private transfer to the selected hotel. Accommodation. 

Day 15: Río de Janeiro

Breakfast. We will visit two of Rio de Janeiro's most famous sights in one day: Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado, with the impressive Christ the Redeemer statue. We'll take a panoramic tour through downtown Rio and, upon reaching Sugarloaf, we'll ride two of the famous cable cars to the top. Get ready for one of the most beautiful sights you'll see during your visit to Rio. Enjoy the charm of Rio's natural beauty to take plenty of photos! Also, savor a delicious lunch at a buffet-style churrascaria; the restaurant also offers vegetarian options. After lunch, get ready to take the train to Corcovado, where you can admire the incomparable beauty of Christ the Redeemer, one of the seven wonders of the world. Return to hotel and accommodation.

Day 16: Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast. Day at leisure to explore the city. Accommodation. 

Day 17: Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer in private service to the International Airport to board for the city of origin.

NOTES:

* Possibility to add or remove nights as desired.

* Domestic and international flights are not included.

* Ecotourism Fee in Iguazú, Bariloche and Visit Buenos Aires tourist tax are not included (to be paid at the hotels).

* To include the regular tour to the Brazilian Falls, passengers must take a flight to Río de Janeiro after 6:00 pm.

* * Luggage included in Cruce Andino (Lake Crossing): 23 kg suitcase + handbag. Extra luggage: USD 25 per suitcase. Does not include Port Fee in Puerto Pañuelo.* In Iguazú: Transfers In or Out from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM will only be carried out privately and will be confirmed with private rates.