Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Santiago
Santiago
- Day 2
Santiago
Santiago- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch from cooking class - traditional Chilean dishes prepared during the class, paired with Pisco sour)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Santiago with highlights including Alameda, San Francisco Church, and Santa Lucía Hill
- Cooking class at local restaurant featuring Chilean dishes with professional chef instruction
Landmarks Alameda San Francisco Church Santa Lucía Hill - Day 3
Santiago - Valparaíso Region
Santiago - Valparaíso Region- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Three-course lunch showcasing local flavors with regional wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Small-group experience at El Cornelio natural retreat
- Three-course lunch with regional wine tasting
- Introductory talk on local flora and fauna
- Guided nature walk through trails and gardens
- Exploration of cactus collection
Landmarks El Cornelio - Day 4
Santiago - Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas
Santiago - Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lake Llanquihue - Day 5
Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Lakes Region alongside Lake Llanquihue
- Stops at scenic viewpoints of Petrohué River, valley, volcano crater, and Lake Llanquihue
Optional Activities
- Optional chairlift ride from ski center for panoramic views of lakes, valleys, and snow-capped Andes
Landmarks Osorno Volcano Ensenada Lake Llanquihue Petrohué River - Day 6
Puerto Varas - Frutillar
Puerto Varas - Frutillar- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to German Colonial Museum including preserved buildings, original machinery, and period furniture
- Viewing of Lutheran and Catholic churches
- Walking tour of German-style homes and gardens
Landmarks Frutillar German Colonial Museum Lutheran Church Catholic Church - Day 7
Puerto Varas - Bariloche
Puerto Varas - Bariloche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Lake Llanquihue and through mountain pass
- Stop at Cardenal Samor é Pass (Chile-Argentina border)
- Tour of Villa La Angostura including Correntoso River, Bahía Mansa, Bahía Brava, park ranger station, and El Messidor Residence
Landmarks Lake Llanquihue Osorno Volcano Cardenal Samor é Pass Villa La Angostura Correntoso River Bahía Mansa Bahía Brava El Messidor Residence Puerto Manzano - Day 8
Bariloche
Bariloche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Cervecería Gilbert with local craft beer)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Cerro Campanario, Llao Llao Hotel, San Eduardo Chapel, and Llao Llao Peninsula
- Chairlift ride to Cerro Campanario summit at 3,400 feet
- Walk through Llao Llao Natural Reserve with native plant and bird viewing
- Lunch at Cervecería Gilbert with explanation about craft brewing
Landmarks Lake Nahuel Huapi Cerro Campanario Llao Llao Hotel San Eduardo Chapel Puerto Pañuelo Llao Llao Peninsula Llao Llao Natural Reserve Lake Moreno Arroyo Angostura Bahía López - Day 9
Bariloche - Buenos Aires
Bariloche - Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Barolo Palace for cocktails and canapés with rooftop Salon 1923 experience
Landmarks Barolo Palace - Day 10
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Avenida de Mayo and Plaza de Mayo
- Inside visit to Metropolitan Cathedral with viewing of General San Martin's mausoleum
- Walking tour of La Boca and Caminito street
- Visit to Zanjón de Granados underground tunnels private museum
Landmarks Avenida de Mayo Plaza de Mayo Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral Cabildo Congress Building La Boca Caminito Zanjón de Granados - Day 11
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at tango house featuring Argentine steaks and local specialties with tango show)
Included Activities
- Tour of La Recoleta neighborhood including Alvear Avenue, Recoleta Cultural Center, National Museum of Fine Arts, and Palais de Glace
- Visit to Floralis Genérica at United Nations Park
- Visit to Recoleta Cemetery
- Exploration of Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood neighborhoods
- Farewell dinner and tango show at local tango house with professional tango instruction and performance
Landmarks La Recoleta Alvear Avenue Recoleta Cultural Center National Museum of Fine Arts Palais de Glace Libertador Avenue Figueroa Alcorta Avenue Floralis Genérica United Nations Park Recoleta Cemetery Palermo Palermo Soho Palermo Hollywood - Day 12
Buenos Aires - Iguassu Falls
Buenos Aires - Iguassu Falls- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Iguassu National Park (Argentine side) with boardwalk access above waterfalls
- Views of Devil's Throat with water plunging more than 300 feet
Landmarks Iguassu National Park Devil's Throat - Day 13
Iguassu Falls
Iguassu Falls- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Iguassu Falls (Brazilian side) with views of 275 waterfalls
- Walk into Devil's Throat Canyon
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Bird Park to see indigenous birds in their native rainforest environment
Landmarks Iguassu Falls Devil's Throat Canyon Bird Park - Day 14
Iguassu Falls - Rio de Janeiro
Iguassu Falls - Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Cosme Velho district
- Cog wheel train ride through Tijuca Forest to Corcovado Mountain summit
- Visit to Christ the Redeemer statue
Landmarks Cosme Velho Tijuca Forest Corcovado Mountain Christ the Redeemer - Day 16
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Petropolis, a mountain resort and former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II
Landmarks Petropolis - Day 17
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Breakfast
