Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive at Santiago airport and head to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and get oriented at your own pace. 60 characters.
- Day 2
Santiago
A guide picks you up at 9 am to show you Santiago's main historical, commercial and residential neighborhoods. You'll see the Government Palace, Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucía Hill, the Cathedral, Central Post Office, Municipality, and Bellavista. 198 characters.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Santiago's historical, commercial and residential areas
- Visit Government Palace (La Moneda)
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit Santa Lucía Hill
- Visit Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Municipality
- Visit Bellavista neighbourhood
Landmarks Government Palace (La Moneda) Plaza de Armas Santa Lucía Hill Cathedral of Santiago Central Post Office Bellavista - Day 3
Santiago to Viña del Mar to Valparaiso
You head toward Viña del Mar, checking out the Vergara country house, Carrasco Palace and the flower clock. Then it's on to Valparaiso where you'll walk around Sotomayor Square and see the bay with its colorful houses. 199 characters.
Included Activities
- Tour to Viña del Mar
- Visit Vergara country house
- Visit Carrasco Palace
- Visit flower clock
- Tour to Valparaiso
- Visit Sotomayor Square
- Visit Valparaiso bay
Landmarks Vergara Country House Carrasco Palace Sotomayor Square - Day 4
Santiago to Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales
Your hotel pickup takes you to Santiago airport for a flight to Punta Arenas. Once you land, a shuttle brings you to Puerto Natales where your driver will take you to your hotel. 185 characters.
- Day 5
Puerto Natales to Milodón Cave and Torres del Paine National Park
You'll depart Puerto Natales to see the Milodón Cave Natural Monument and a replica of the extinct Milodon. After that, Torres del Paine National Park shows you Laguna Amarga, Cuernos del Paine, Salto Grande and Lake Gray. Lunch happens at noon before heading back. 199 characters.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Milodón Cave Natural Monument
- Tour Torres del Paine National Park
- View Laguna Amarga
- View Cuernos del Paine
- View Salto Grande
- View Lake Gray
- Lunch
Landmarks Milodón Cave Torres del Paine National Park Laguna Amarga Cuernos del Paine Salto Grande Lake Gray - Day 6
Puerto Natales to Glaciers
Early morning takes you to the pier for a boat tour. You'll sail past Guanacos Island and the Last Hope Fjord to Balmaceda Glacier, then continue to Serrano Glacier where you walk through forest to reach it. Lunch and another walk happen before your return. 197 characters.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat tour to glaciers
- Sailing past Guanacos Island
- Sailing through Last Hope Fjord
- Visit Balmaceda Glacier
- Visit Serrano Glacier
- Walking tour to Serrano Glacier
- Lunch
- Walking tour of surrounding area
Landmarks Guanacos Island Last Hope Fjord Balmaceda Glacier Serrano Glacier - Day 7
Puerto Natales to El Calafate
You transfer to the Puerto Natales bus terminal for a shuttle to El Calafate, Argentina. Your driver meets you at the terminal and takes you to your hotel. 156 characters.
- Day 8
El Calafate to Los Glaciares National Park
You head to Los Glaciares National Park along scenic Route 11 by Lago Argentino. After stopping at Curva de los Suspiros for your first view of Perito Moreno Glacier, you take a boat close to its southern wall. Then you visit front catwalks at different heights. 199 characters.
Included Activities
- Tour Los Glaciares National Park
- View Perito Moreno Glacier
- Boat ride to Perito Moreno Glacier
- Visit glacier front catwalks
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park Perito Moreno Glacier Curva de los Suspiros Muelle bajo las Sombras - Day 9
El Calafate
El Calafate is yours to explore on your own today, or you can ask about optional activities that might interest you. 113 characters.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of El Calafate
- Optional activities
- Day 10
El Calafate to Buenos Aires
Your hotel pickup takes you to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. A driver meets you upon arrival and brings you to your hotel in the city. 150 characters.
- Day 11
Buenos Aires
Morning brings a bus tour showing you the Centre, San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta and Palermo with walking stops at Plaza de Mayo and Caminito. At 8 to 8:30 pm, pickup for dinner and Tango Show at El Querandí includes a three-course meal with regional wines. 198 characters.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet three-course dinner at El Querandí with typical dishes and regional wines)
Included Activities
- Guided bus sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires
- Tour Centre area
- Tour San Telmo area
- Tour La Boca area
- Tour Recoleta area
- Tour Palermo area
- Walking tour at Plaza de Mayo
- Walking tour at Caminito
- Dinner and Tango Show at El Querandí
- Tango performance
Landmarks Plaza de Mayo Caminito San Telmo La Boca Recoleta Palermo - Day 12
Buenos Aires to Delta del Tigre and San Isidro
You travel north to see San Isidro's old mansions and church, then head to Delta del Tigre for a boat ride through islands and a visit to the local market for traditional food and crafts. You're back in the city by midday. 199 characters.
Included Activities
- Visit San Isidro
- Visit old mansions in San Isidro
- Visit church in San Isidro
- Boat ride through Delta del Tigre islands
- Visit local market
Landmarks San Isidro Delta del Tigre - Day 13
Buenos Aires to Santa Susana Ranch
Around 9 am you travel to Santa Susana ranch for horseback riding, a folklore show, and a gaucho horse skills demonstration. Lunch is an asado with different meat cuts and vegetables paired with local wines, plus regional sweets. You return in the afternoon. 198 characters.
- Meals
- Lunch (Asado (barbecue) with different cuts of meat and vegetables, paired with local wines, and regional sweets for dessert)
Included Activities
- Horseback riding
- Traditional folklore show
- Gaucho horse skills demonstration
- Asado lunch
Landmarks Santa Susana Ranch - Day 14
Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu
Hotel pickup takes you to the airport for a flight to Puerto Iguazu. Your driver meets you and takes you to your hotel. After checking in, a half-day tour explores the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls with panoramic buses and walks showing the falls from various angles. 199 characters.
Included Activities
- Half-day tour of Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls National Park
- Panoramic bus tour
- Walking paths in Iguazu Falls National Park
- View from first balcony of Argentinean falls
- Visit Floriano fall area
- View Devil's Throat Canyon
Landmarks Iguazu Falls National Park Floriano Fall Devil's Throat Canyon - Day 15
Puerto Iguazu to Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)
You visit Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side, exploring the upper, lower and Devil's throat circuits. The New Visitors Centre and Nature Interpretation Centre are included. You can take the eco-train or walk the trails, then transport takes you back to your hotel. 198 characters.
Included Activities
- Tour Iguazu Falls Argentinian side
- Visit upper circuit
- Visit lower circuit
- Visit Devil's throat circuit
- Visit Nature Interpretation Centre
- Eco-train ride to Cataratas Station
- Green Trail walk
Landmarks Iguazu Falls National Park Garganta Station - Day 16
Puerto Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro
You transfer from your hotel to Foz de Iguazu airport for a flight to Rio de Janeiro. Your driver waits with your name and transports you to your downtown Rio hotel. 158 characters.
- Day 17
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast you're picked up to visit downtown Rio's historical center and modern financial district. The Metropolitan Cathedral, Selaron stairs, and Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car offer different perspectives before you return for a relaxing evening. 199 characters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit downtown Rio de Janeiro
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit Selaron stairs
- Visit Sugarloaf Mountain
- Cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain summit
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral Selaron Stairs Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 18
Rio de Janeiro to Armação dos Búzios
Early morning departure takes you about 3 hours from southern Rio to Armação dos Búzios. You board a schooner for a coastal sail visiting João Fernandes and Tartaruga beaches and Ugly Island with optional diving. After swimming, you walk Rua das Pedras for lunch and shopping. 199 characters.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Búzios)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Armação dos Búzios
- Schooner sailing tour
- Beach visit at João Fernandes
- Beach visit at Tartaruga
- Visit Ugly Island
- Lunch in Búzios
- Walking tour of Rua das Pedras
Optional Activities
- Diving stops
Landmarks Armação dos Búzios João Fernandes Beach Tartaruga Beach Ugly Island Rua das Pedras - Day 19
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, you're collected from your hotel and transferred to Rio de Janeiro International Airport for your departure. 119 characters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
