South America... the name alone conjures up an array of breathtaking images. It captures your imagination with the majestic Andes, blessed with mountains, valleys and volcanoes of sheer beauty. This South America program covers all you need to know to get the most out of your trip and is ideal to plan your next visit to this fascinating continent. Brazil is huge; the biggest country of South America and known in the rest of the world for its girls, music and soccer (maybe not in that order) and Rio de Janeiro is the best point to start. It is a country of contrasts from extremely rich to very poor, yet one thing they do all have in common, they make you feel at home.
The Iguazu Falls, one of the most fascinating natural wonders in America and shared by Argentina and Brazil with 275 waterfalls in a frame of 200.000 hectares of Natural Park. They are 275 waterfalls between 132 and 300 feet’s high. You will have the chance to see trees with more than 300 years old, an infinite universe of butterflies and coatis flying around, all this it help to discover this unique environment. Buenos Aires is the vibrant capital of Argentina. It emits more the feeling of a Southern European city which is no surprise as the roots of many "Porteños" (citizens of Buenos Aires) are from the 'Old World'. Many parks make up for the busy streets and let you enjoy the museums, restaurants and splendid monuments that surround them.
For many European visitors, there’s something strangely familiar about the landscape of Uruguay. Largely devoted to agriculture, the green countryside is dotted with sheep and cows. As far back as 1868 – when the British built a railway connecting the capital, Montevideo, with the countryside – Hereford and shorthorn cattle were reared in Uruguay. In the capital Montevideo, things are a little more multicultural. Buildings in a riot of architectural styles – Spanish, French, Italian, English and Art Deco – line the streets. Punta del Este takes you to the most important and famous seaside resort of South America, located 85 miles east of Montevideo. Punta del Este resembles a hand reaching into the ocean and is famous for its natural resources and high-profile visitors. Many international contests take place in Punta, including car races, rugby, tennis and golf tournaments.
For those of you seeking nature of sheer beauty, Chile must be your destination. Chilean people are friendly and hospitable to foreigners. The economy is strong and law enforcement is trustworthy. These characteristics together with the beautiful landscapes and well developed transportation system make this country a very attractive destination for all its visitors. Santiago - Home to over 6 million people, a third of the country's total - is far and away the economic and cultural hearth of the nation. Also the Central valley is the center of Chile's world renowned wine region. Modern highways connect Santiago with the main cities of Chile's central pacific coastline. Viña del Mar is about 70 miles away and, next to it Valparaiso, Chile's premier port, which in 2002 was declared a world Heritage by the UNESCO. Valparaiso is Chile's joy and pride. It's a popular destination for dreamers and lovers alike. The atmosphere is quite bohemian with multicolored clapboard homes and Victorian mansions. The maze of narrow passage ways and sinuous streets that seem to be part of ravine and hillsides are just wonderful to explore.
$ 1199.- Land Only
$ 1,999.- from Miami
$ 2,159.- from New York
$ 2,199.- from Los Angeles
$ 869.- Single Supplement
Travel season ability:
01 JAN-30MAY: Low Season. Prices as indicated above.
1 JUN-03SEP: High Season. Prices will increase in about $ 250.00 (depending departure city)
03 SEP-10DEC: Low Season. Prices as indicated above.
10 DEC-17JAN: Peak Season. Prices will increase in about $500.00.
(1)All these prices are subject to availability and applicable to midweek flights.
(2)We highly recommend to book in advance to get the lower price possible. Latin America trips do not offer last minute deals.
(3) If you agree with the price advertised, and we are able to confirm the spaces, please book it right away, otherwise you can loose the held reservation if no payment received.
(4) As it's explained in Terms and Conditions, Airline Taxes and Fuel Surcharges are not included, since the airlines move them frequently. Some entrance fees to attractions are not included, please check with your Travel Consultant.
PLACES TO BE VISITED: Rió de Janeiro - Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires - Montevideo-Punta del Este - Santiago de Chile and Valparaiso/Viña del Mar.
TOUR INCLUDES:
International Air Tickets and Regional Air tickets; Rio de Janeiro - Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires. Montevideo to Santiago. Boat ride (Buquebus) from Buenos Aires to Montevideo. Ground full day excursions to Punta del Este and Valparaiso.
3 night’s hotel accommodation in Rio de Janeiro. Hotel Lancaster Copacabana
2 night's hotel accommodation in Iguazu Falls. Falls Galli Park Hotel
3 night’s hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires. Hotel Zentra
2 night’s hotel accommodation in Montevideo. Balmoral Plaza Hotel
3 night’s hotel accommodation in Santiago de Chile. Hotel Eurotel
Daily Breakfast. Airport transfers in each City. Half day City Tour in Rio de Janeiro, including the famous Sugar Loaf. Tour to the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of the Iguazu Water Falls. Half day City Tour in Buenos Aires. Dinner and Tango Show in Buenos Aires. Half day City Tour in Montevideo. Full day to Punta del Este; the Uruguay's fashion beach. Half day City Tour in Santiago de Chile. Full Day to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
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DESCRIPTION:
DAY 1: RIO DE JANEIRO: Reception and Bilingual assistance upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, then transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free. Ask for optional activities, from shopping, excursions, Shows or Dinning Out.
DAY 2: RIO DE JANEIRO: Once the tour participants have been picked up from their hotels, we sally forth to Rio's trademark statue: Christ the Redeemer surmounting the hunch-backed peak of Corcovado. To reach our destination, we ride along the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and head for the tunnel Rebouças which runs beneath Corcovado. Tijuca forest is home to hundreds of species of plants and wildlife and has been declared part of Brazil's national heritage. We have approximately an hour to enjoy the divine views of Rio and to spot its sandy beaches, rocky islands, granite peaks and several outstanding man-made attractions. Getting on our private coach again, we traverse the Rebouças tunnel and on our right side we will catch a glimpse of the Hipódromo, the city's horse-racing track, designed in Louis XV-style. Before returning to our hotels, we bend right towards the exclusive São Conrado District and stop at the tranquil Pepino beach. While we may try some coconut water straight from the shell, an ideal thirst-quencher and praised for its numerous positive effects on health, we can raise our heads towards the hang-gliders who fly overhead. They take off at Pedra Bonita, one of Rio's giant rocks, and touch down at Pepino beach. But now it is high time to direct our steps towards home.
DAY 3: RIO DE JANEIRO: This is your own leisure day. We recommend to take another optional tour, either to Sugar Loaf Mountain, visiting Ipanema Beach, or just relaxing on the beach right in front of your hotel.
DAY 4: RIO DE JANEIRO - IGUAZU FALLS: Transfer from Hotel To the local Airport to catch the flight to Iguazu Falls.Iguazu Falls arrival, reception and transfer to Falls Galli Hotel (recently remodeled).
Day 5.- IGUAZU FALLS: After Breakfast we depart to the National Park Iguazu, where we will find exuberant vegetation, region of great rivers, humid tropic, red soil, and a splendorous forest. We will be crossing the Iguassu River by the Tancredo Neves bridge. Arrive at visitor center of the Iguazú Argentinean National Park and walk 400 meters to the central train station. The train have capacity for 240 passengers with departure to the Devil’s Throat station every 30 minutes from 08:30 Am- to – 05:00 Pm. Strolls Along The Iguazú River And Devil’s Throat: Over the falls, through Iguazú river affluent, one can get by train to Puerto Canoas, situated 4 Km from the Visitors Center in the Iguazú National Park. From this point there is a new footbridge with 1.100 meters long that leads to the spectacle of the Devil’s Throat. The walk tour over to the top of Devil’s Throat it’s about 1 hour. Returning to Cataratas Station and walk along special pathways and bridges which bring you very close to some of the falls. There are two pathways. The upper one takes about 30 minutes and is 700 meters long and the lower one is 1,5 km long and takes 1 to 2 hours. Return transfer to hotel. Departure to the falls on Brazilian side, crossing the Iguacu River. Arrival at a point where one has a nice view of the falls on the Argentinian side and from where a pathway begins. Walking along the pathway one will see more and more of the falls and it is possible to see small animals, birds and butterflies. at the end of the pathway are souvenir shops, bathrooms and a bar. Up to the main road by elevator and return transfer to the hotel. Later, return to the hotel. Lodging.
Day 6. - IGUAZU - BUENOS AIRES: At the pre arranged time transfer to the airport, ready to go to Buenos Aires. Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at own leisure.
DAY 7: BUENOS AIRES: After breakfast, transfer to start the city tour discovering city beauty, knowing its Civic center, beginning by the elegant district of Recoleta one of the most exclusive districts of the city, where we will see the famous cemetery, elegant boutiques, restaurants and coffees outdoors under the gomeros, the Seat of May, with the Government House (Pink House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Town City Hall. We will visit the theater Colon, one of world-wide jewels in which to Opera one talks about and cultural pride of the "Porteños". The visit also includes the traditional district of San Telmo whose magical atmosphere will make us back down in the time. (Sundays). Soon we will stop in "la Boca" where the first Italian immigrants settled down themselves, famous by its colorful architecture. Finally we will visit the district of Puerto Madero, center of people of Buenos Aires encounter; with a lot of restaurants of first level. Afternoon at own leisure.
DAY 8: BUENOS AIRES: This is your own leisure day in Buenos Aires. We recommend to take another tour either to some "estancia" outside of the city, or a Day tour to Colonia, or just walk and shopping around this amazing city. At evening we will attend a Dinner Show in one of the best Tango houses of Buenos Aires, a place where the spectacle of international level accompanied by an exquisite dinner will make this evening really unforgettable.
DAY 9: BUENOS AIRES - MONTEVIDEO: After breakfast, transfer to the port to catch the ferryboat to Montevideo. Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Montevideo, transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon you will have our city tour in Montevideo, visiting the Old City, Independence and Constitution Squares, The Artigas Monument, The Congress Building, the rose garden of El Prado. Continue to the Obelisk and the famous La Carreta (covered wagon) monument. You will also visit the residential areas and return to your hotel.
DAY 10: MONTEVIDEO-PUNTA DEL ESTE: After breakfast, in route to Punta del Este. Our visit to Punta del Este it takes you to the most important and famous seaside resort of South America, located 85 miles east of Montevideo. Punta del Este resembles a hand reaching into the ocean and is famous for its natural resources and high-profile visitors. Many international contests take place in Punta, including car races, rugby, tennis and golf tournaments. Get acquainted with this fabulous place while viewing several up-scale residential and natural areas, such as Pinares, Playa Mansa, Playa Brava, Portezuelo, Beverly Hills, Punta Ballena and San Rafael Casino Hotel--a Tudor-style seat of international meetings. Evening return to Montevideo.
DAY 11: MONTEVIDEO - SANTIAGO DE CHILE: After breakfast at prearranged time transfer to the airport to get the flight to Santiago de Chile.
DAY 12: SANTIAGO DE CHILE : After breakfast, today you will start the half-day tour, visiting the avenues of the downtown area across the beautiful Forest Park, the Bella Vista district, the art centre of Santiago and the San Cristobal Hill, a beautiful park located at the foot of the Andes range. A great variety of vegetation will be seen along the way until we get to the top of the hill, where the monument to the Virgin Maria stands. From this place we get panoramic views of the city of Santiago. Continuing our way along this mountain range, we arrive at the new urban area of La Piramide. Highlights are the districts of Santa María de Manquehue, Lo Curro and La Dehesa. As we drive along the canyon of the Mapocho River, the village of Arrayán may be seen on the hillsides and we are surrounded by a beautiful landscape and snow-capped peaks until get to Las Condes district, excellent shopping centre for handicrafts and fine clothes. Return to our starting point. Return to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 13: SANTIAGO-VALPARAISO: Breakfast and transfer to make a full day excursion to Viña del Mar and Valparaiso. During the ride you will see the diversity of landscapes and vegetation of valleys of Curacavi and Casablanca and the Mountain range of the coast. Arriving at Valparaiso, we will enjoy houses adhered to the hills, that they shelter to the main commercial port of Chile. In one of hills is "the Sebastiana", marries of the Nobel Prize Pablo Neruda, now turned museum. The excursion passes by the building of the Congress, the Italy Park, Seat Victory, and the Cathedral. We will cross the British Arc, Regional Intendance, and the Lord statue Cochrane. We will pass next by the Chinese District, the monument to the Heroes of Iquique, the Wharf the Parts, the historical elevators of the port of Valparaiso. Later we will pass by Playa Ancha hill, the Municipal Stage of Valparaiso and the Navy School. Continuing trip, we will take the coastal way towards Viña del Mar, call the Garden City . We will appreciate the Clock of Flowers, Creek Sandal, Castillo Wulff, the Municipal Casino, Acapulco Beach and the Vergara wharf. The route continues by the rafter appreciating the Bath of the Sailors, Salinas Beach , Reñaca and Cochoa, until the viewpoint of marine wolves. We will return later getting back to the hotel in Santiago.
DAY 14: SANTIAGO :After breakfast, most of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon departure transfer to the International airport for your flight back home. Ask for late check out at the Hotel front desk.
