Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago de Chile
You'll arrive in Santiago and connect with your German-speaking guide for the transfer to your hotel. After settling in, the afternoon takes you on a half-day city tour starting along the Alameda, where you'll see the Church of San Francisco and climb Santa Lucia Hill to learn about where the city was founded. From there, you'll drive through the artistic Bellavista district and head up to Cerro San Cristóbal viewpoint for views across Santiago toward the Andes. The route continues through modern neighborhoods before bringing you back to your hotel by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Santiago de Chile
- Visit Alameda main street with University of Chile, Church of San Francisco, National Library, and Santa Lucia Hill
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Drive through Bellavista district
- Visit Cerro San Cristóbal viewpoint
Landmarks Alameda University of Chile Church of San Francisco National Library Santa Lucia Hill Plaza de Armas Bellavista Cerro San Cristóbal 
- Day 2
Santiago de Chile to San Pedro de Atacama
Head to Santiago airport for your flight to Calama, then drive about 100 km to San Pedro de Atacama, a colorful oasis village sitting at 2,440 m elevation. Once you check into your hotel, the afternoon excursion takes you to Moon Valley where the rock and sand formations create otherworldly landscapes worth exploring on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Excursion to Moon Valley with rock and sand formations
Landmarks Moon Valley - Day 3
San Pedro de Atacama
After breakfast, drive south into the highlands to see the region's unique plants and wildlife around several lagoons. You'll visit Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons with mountain views and flamingos, then move into the Atacama salt desert, the largest in Chile, where colored formations and strange rock shapes cover the landscape. Chaxa Lagoon comes next, where high salt concentration allows unusual plants to grow and draws more flamingos. The day covers roughly 240 km total before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons
- Explore Atacama salt desert
- Visit Chaxa Lagoon
Landmarks Miscanti Lagoon Miñiques Lagoon Atacama Salt Desert Chaxa Lagoon 
- Day 4
San Pedro de Atacama
This day is yours to use as you like in San Pedro de Atacama. Walk around town, rest at your hotel, or check out local shops and cafes. If you're interested, you can arrange an optional excursion to El Tatio geysers and Machuca town directly at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to El Tatio geysers and town of Machuca (bookable on site)
- Day 5
San Pedro de Atacama to Purmamarca
Early morning transfer to the bus station for an unaccompanied public bus journey across the border into Argentina toward Purmamarca, departing around 7:30 am. You'll arrive at the bus station approximately 14:15, then transfer to your hotel. The afternoon lets you explore Purmamarca on your own and see Cerro de los Siete Colores, the famous Seven Colors Hill the village is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Landmarks Cerro de los Siete Colores 
- Day 6
Purmamarca to Salta
You'll drive north through the dramatic canyon landscape of Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at Tilcara to see the Pucará archaeological site, then cross the Tropic of Capricorn and visit Uquia to check out its regional chapel. Later you'll reach the old town of Humahuaca at 3,000 m elevation to experience the local atmosphere. From there, continue south to Salta where you're staying for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive through Quebrada de Humahuaca (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit archaeological site of Pucará in Tilcara
- Visit Uquia chapel
- Visit Humahuaca town
Landmarks Quebrada de Humahuaca Pucará Tilcara Uquia Humahuaca - Day 7
Salta
This full day takes you to Cafayate through the Lerma Valley with its tobacco, alfalfa, corn and cereal fields. You'll enter La Quebrada de las Conchas, an 83 km gorge with spectacular colored rock formations shaped by wind and water erosion over millennia. Along the way, see the amphitheater, Devil's Throat, obelisk, toad, bishop, castles and a viewpoint with three crosses. Once in Cafayate, visit a local winery producing Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Torrontes, then explore the town. The return journey shows the landscape in evening light.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Lerma Valley
- Explore La Quebrada de las Conchas gorge
- Visit winery in Cafayate
- Explore Cafayate town
Landmarks Lerma Valley La Quebrada de las Conchas Cafayate 
- Day 8
Salta to Buenos Aires
Start with a morning city tour of Salta viewing colonial buildings, churches, monasteries, government structures, the cathedral and the Cabildo. You'll also visit the Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña (MAAM). Later, transfer to the airport for flights to Buenos Aires and then to your hotel. There's an optional Argentine Culinary Experience tour available in the evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Salta
- Visit colonial churches, monasteries and government buildings
- Visit Salta Cathedral
- Visit Cabildo
- Visit Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña (MAAM)
Optional Activities
- Optional Argentine Culinary Experience tour
Landmarks Salta Cathedral Cabildo Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña 
- Day 9
Buenos Aires
Today focuses on tango's birthplace. A city tour takes you along Avenida de Mayo to Plaza de Mayo where you'll see Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the old city hall. Next, explore San Telmo and La Boca districts with the famous artists' street El Caminito. Dinner happens at Viejo Almacén restaurant, followed by a tango show at the Viejo Almacén tango house where performers do different tango and milonga variations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Viejo Almacén restaurant with tango show)
Included Activities
- City tour of Buenos Aires
- Visit Avenida de Mayo
- Visit Plaza de Mayo
- Visit Casa Rosada
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit old city hall
- Visit San Telmo district
- Visit La Boca district
- Visit El Caminito street
- Tango show at Viejo Almacén tango house
Landmarks Avenida de Mayo Plaza de Mayo Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral San Telmo La Boca El Caminito Viejo Almacén - Day 10
Buenos Aires
You have this day free to wander around Buenos Aires however you'd like. Several optional excursions can be booked on site if you want them: a tour to Tigre in the Paraná River delta, a full-day trip to Estancia Santa Susana, or a visit to the San Telmo antiques market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Tigre and Paraná River delta (bookable on site)
- Optional full-day excursion to Estancia Santa Susana (bookable on site)
- Optional visit to San Telmo antiques market (bookable on site)
Landmarks Tigre Paraná River Delta San Telmo Antiques Market - Day 11
Buenos Aires to Iguazú
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Iguazu. See the waterfalls from the Argentine side where you'll hike lower and upper trails close to individual falls. The Ecological Jungle Train takes you to Devil's Gorge for spectacular perspectives. Then drive to the Brazilian side and check into your hotel for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Iguassu Falls from Argentinian side
- Hike lower and upper circular trails near the falls
- Ride Ecological Jungle Train to Devil's Gorge
Landmarks Iguassu Falls Devil's Gorge 
- Day 12
Iguazú
Experience the waterfalls from Brazil's side today. Panorama after panorama reveals itself, each more impressive than the last, surrounded by thundering water, mist, spray, jungle greenery, fallen trees and semicircular rainbows. Have your camera ready for the intense views and unique photo opportunities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Iguassu Falls from Brazilian side
Landmarks Iguassu Falls - Day 13
Iguazú to Rio de Janeiro
Transfer from Iguazu to the airport and fly to Rio, the lively city known for samba and carnival. Spend your evening at the famous Copacabana beach and settle into your hotel for the next two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Landmarks Copacabana 
- Day 14
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, take the cog railroad up to the Christ statue on Corcovado for sweeping city views. Continue to Urca district for a cable car ride to Sugar Loaf Mountain with more views across this global city. You'll also drive through the city center past the cathedral, municipal theater, national library and Sambadrome. An optional Rio by Night program with a samba show is available for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ride cog railroad to Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado
- Ride cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Drive through Rio de Janeiro city center
- View cathedral, municipal theater, national library and Sambadrome
Optional Activities
- Optional evening program Rio by Night with samba show
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Sugar Loaf Mountain Rio de Janeiro Cathedral Municipal Theater National Library Sambadrome - Day 15
Rio de Janeiro
Relax this morning and enjoy your last time in Rio. In the afternoon, depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
