Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago and head to your luxury hotel in Las Condes. The building itself is worth checking out, mixing early 20th century design with neoclassical French touches. After settling in, you have options to relax. Book a spa massage or grab a cocktail on the hotel terrace overlooking Parque Forestal. Later this evening, there's a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner - celebratory dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
- Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spa massage at hotel
- Cocktail at hotel bar
- Explore hotel terrace and Parque Forestal
Landmarks Parque Forestal - Day 2
Santiago
This morning you'll explore Santiago's main sites with a local guide. On the agenda are San Francisco Church, Santa Lucia Hill, Plaza de Armas, and Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral. Later you head up San Cristobal Hill for 360-degree views across the city. Lunch happens at a local spot where you'll have Chilean seafood. After eating, there's more to see in the city, so you'll continue from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Chilean seafood lunch at Mestizo Restaurante - international gastronomy with traditional Chilean cuisine, including ceviches, main dishes, and desserts)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour with Local Expert
- Visit San Francisco Church
- Visit Santa Lucia Hill
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit San Cristóbal Hill for city views
- Chilean seafood lunch at Mestizo Restaurante
Landmarks San Francisco Church Santa Lucia Hill Plaza de Armas Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral San Cristóbal Hill - Day 3
Valparaiso - Wine Country
You'll travel west to Valparaiso, a UNESCO city known for its colorful houses built into hillsides and street art covering the walls. From there, you venture into wine country for a hands-on experience. A private chef walks you through preparing seasonal dishes, then serves a five-course lunch paired with wines. You'll also tour a private winery set in quiet vineyard surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Five-course wine-paired lunch in vineyard surroundings - seasonal dishes prepared with private chef)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.)
Included Activities
- Visit Valparaiso UNESCO World Heritage site
- Hands-on culinary experience with private chef
- Prepare seasonal dishes with private chef
- Five-course wine-paired lunch in vineyard
- Private winery tour
Landmarks Valparaiso - Day 4
Santiago to Buenos Aires
You'll fly to Buenos Aires and check into your luxury hotel in La Recoleta, one of the city's most stylish neighborhoods. Later that evening, you head out to Rojo Tango for an iconic tango show. The music and dance performances are what this place is known for, and it's a great way to experience local culture.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner and show at Rojo Tango - fabulous live music, solo singers and authentic tango)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).)
Included Activities
- Rojo Tango - tango show with live music and dance
- Dinner and show at Rojo Tango
Landmarks Rojo Tango - Day 5
Buenos Aires
Starting your day, you'll explore Buenos Aires' neighborhoods and visit Eva Peron's famous balcony. Next, there's a tour of Teatro Colon, the historic opera house with its Belle Epoque architecture. In the afternoon, you go to Fog n Asado, which opens exclusively for this group. The restaurant serves a new take on traditional Argentine asado with a six-course tasting menu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (6-course tasting menu at Fogón Asado - best cuts of meat, fire-roasted seasonal vegetables, traditional recipes - includes welcome cocktail and meet with chef)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).)
Included Activities
- Guided neighborhood exploration
- Visit Eva Perón balcony
- Teatro Colón opera house tour
- Fogón Asado - exclusive 6-course tasting menu with traditional Argentine asado
Landmarks Teatro Colón Casa Rosada (Eva Perón Balcony) - Day 6
Estancia Ranch
You'll head out to a traditional estancia ranch to learn about gaucho life and culture. Pick either a guided horseback ride or a walk, depending on what appeals to you. During the day you'll try mate tea and later watch a horsemanship show with folk music. Lunch is a traditional asado, so you'll eat well.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Asado lunch with traditional mate tea)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional estancia ranch
- Guided horseback ride OR leisurely ranch walk (choose one)
- Traditional mate tea
- Horsemanship show and folk music performance
- Asado lunch
- Day 7
Argentinean Side
A local guide takes you to see Iguassu Falls from the Argentine side. You'll walk along catwalks that get you close to Devil's Throat, the most powerful section of the falls. For dinner, you head to Ipe Grill at your resort. It's actually the only luxury restaurant inside Brazilian Iguassu National Park, and it includes wine with your meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine at Ipe Grill - traditional Brazilian barbecue or international cuisine options)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu (Superior Room).)
Included Activities
- Guided Argentinean side of Iguassu Falls with Local Expert
- Visit Devil's Throat waterfall via winding catwalks
- Dinner with wine at Ipe Grill
Landmarks Iguassu Falls - Argentinean Side Devil's Throat - Day 8
Brazilian Side
Now you'll see Iguassu Falls from the Brazilian side with a local expert. The walkways give you dramatic perspectives over San Martin Island, and you can descend to the base for a closer view. After that, the afternoon is yours. Stroll through the tranquil gardens, relax by the pool, or grab a cocktail and just take things slow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu (Superior Room).)
Included Activities
- Guided Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls with Local Expert
- View San Martin Island and falls from walkways
- Descend to base of falls for closer views
Optional Activities
- Stroll tranquil hotel gardens
- Swim in pool
- Sip cocktail by pool
- Bird Park visit - see 120 species of birds in Atlantic Forest conservation center
Landmarks Iguassu Falls - Brazilian Side San Martin Island - Day 9
Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
You'll fly to Rio de Janeiro and check into one of South America's most iconic hotels. Your room overlooks Copacabana Beach, and the location is hard to beat. From your hotel, Ipanema Beach and Copacabana are just steps away, so you can head to the sand whenever you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.)
Landmarks Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach - Day 10
Rio de Janeiro
Start with the cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain, where you'll get views out across the city, bays, and beaches from up there. After that, head down for a three-course lunch at a social impact restaurant, so your meal actually funds a meal for someone in need. Later in the afternoon, check out the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, which is an iconic Art Deco building worth seeing. Before the day ends, you'll visit the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, known for its Gothic-Renaissance architecture and floor-to-ceiling book collection throughout the space.
- Meals
- Lunch (Three-course lunch at social impact restaurant where each exquisite meal funds the same dining experience for someone in need (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.)
Included Activities
- Cable car journey to Sugarloaf Mountain with fast-track admission
- Three-course lunch at social impact restaurant (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Visit to Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
- Visit to Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading
Landmarks Sugarloaf Mountain Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading - Day 11
Rio de Janeiro
A train ride takes you up Corcovado Hill through Tijuca National Forest to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Later, there's an exclusive presentation with a local guitarist and music expert who'll share the story behind bossa nova. That evening you dine at L'Etoile Restaurant, a French-Brazilian spot on the 26th floor with breathtaking ocean views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at French-Brazilian L'Etoile Restaurant on 26th floor with breathtaking ocean views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.)
Included Activities
- Train ride up Corcovado Hill through Tijuca National Forest
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
- Exclusive bossa nova presentation with Cecelo Frony, local guitarist and music aficionado
- Private performance with Cecelo Frony accompanied by caipirinha cocktail
- Dinner at L'Etoile Restaurant
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Hill Tijuca National Forest - Day 12
Rio de Janeiro to Airport
You'll enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before your private transfer takes you to Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final decadent breakfast)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer to Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
