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The Heart of South America: Santiago to Rio in 14 Days

14 days
From Santiago to Rio de Janeiro
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Santiago

    Start point
    Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile (Airport Arrivals gate, Our team will receive you with your name's card)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Santiago

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private guided tour of Santiago
    • Visit Parade Ground
    • Visit Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
    • Visit presidential La Moneda Palace
    • Visit Central Post Office
    • Panoramic views from Santa Lucía Hill or San Cristóbal Hill
    • Traditional craft shop visit
    • Stroll through Mercado Central

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Mercado Central (at own expense)
    Landmarks
    Parade Ground
    Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
    La Moneda Palace
    Central Post Office
    Santa Lucía Hill
    San Cristóbal Hill
    Mercado Central
  3. Day 3

    Santiago to Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Catamaran cruise through Beagle Channel
    • View Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains
    • Visit Isla de los Lobos to observe sea lions
    • Visit Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
    • Penguin watching at Martillo Island
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
    Maritime Museum
    End of the World Museum
    Olivia Mountain
    Cinco Hermanos Mountain
    Isla de los Lobos
    Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
    Martillo Island
    SS Monte Cervantes
  5. Day 5

    Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at El Viejo Almacén with tango performance and live music)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Buenos Aires
    • Explore iconic landmarks and historic neighborhoods
    • Tango performance at El Viejo Almacén
    Landmarks
    El Viejo Almacén
  7. Day 7

    Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tigre and Delta Tour
    • Cruise through canals of Tigre Delta
    • Visit Puerto de Frutos market
    Landmarks
    Tigre Delta
    Puerto de Frutos
  8. Day 8

    Buenos Aires to Foz do Iguaçu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Foz do Iguaçu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private guided tour of Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
    • Panoramic views of Iguazu Falls
    • Wildlife spotting including coatis and butterflies
    Landmarks
    Iguazu Falls
  10. Day 10

    Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 11

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local rotisserie grill)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Rio de Janeiro
    • Visit Christ the Redeemer
    • Cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain
    • Visit Selarón Staircase
    • Visit Maracanã Stadium
    • Visit Sambadrome
    • Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Lunch at local rotisserie grill
    Landmarks
    Christ the Redeemer
    Sugarloaf Mountain
    Selarón Staircase
    Maracanã Stadium
    Sambadrome
    Metropolitan Cathedral
  12. Day 12

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Lounge on Copacabana Beach
    • Lounge on Ipanema Beach
    • Relax by the hotel pool
    • Visit Botanical Gardens
    • Visit Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
    Landmarks
    Copacabana Beach
    Ipanema Beach
    Botanical Gardens
    Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
  13. Day 13

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by the beach
    • Fine dining
    • Explore iconic sights
  14. Day 14

    Rio de Janeiro

    End point
    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Departure Gate, Our Driver cum guide will see you off here)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • A
    June 4th, 2026
    A fantastic South America introduction. It covered a lot without feeling chaotic, and the support on WhatsApp was...
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    Traveled in May 2026
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  • A
    May 18th, 2026
    Rio was busy but beautiful. Christ the Redeemer views were worth it.
    Traveled in April 2026
    Review collected by Wonderful Holidays UK
  • A
    April 30th, 2026
    This itinerary packs in a lot, but in a good way. The travel days are frequent but manageable. Hotels were generally...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Review collected by Wonderful Holidays UK
  • A
    April 27th, 2026
    Unfortunately we had our wallet stolen while walking in Santiago. Obviously this is not the fault of the company, but...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Review collected by Wonderful Holidays UK
  • A
    March 29th, 2026
    We had a mix-up in Buenos Aires where our transfer initially took us to the wrong hotel. It was sorted quickly and...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Review collected by Wonderful Holidays UK
  • The Heart of South America: Santiago to Rio in 14 Days reviewer 6
    May 27th, 2026
    I booked my Heart of South America through tour radar with Wonderful Holidays to book small group travel so I was not...
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    Traveled in May 2026

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types I, L. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type L.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Chile. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina.Chile. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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