Includes 11 nights' accommodation - comprising two nights in Santiago, two nights in Mendoza, three nights in Buenos Aires, two nights in Puerto Iguazú, and two nights in Rio de Janeiro.
This 14-day Chile, Argentina & Brazil adventure begins with your flight from the UK to Chile's capital Santiago, where you'll check into your hotel for a two-night stay. You'll have time to explore the Presidential Palace, the residential districts of Las Condes and Providencia, and then browse at leisure; perhaps discovering the Casas del Bosque vineyard and the coastal city of Valparaiso.
Transfer from Santiago to Mendoza next and check-in to your hotel for a two-night stay. From this point you'll notice the iconic Mount Aconcagua; the highest peak in the Americas. Enjoy the wine region of Maipu with stops at two vineyards to learn all about the famed wines and taste some for yourself. You'll then cycle through with a stunning backdrop of the Andes to complete your day.
Your next stop is the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, where you'll spend three nights. Take a stroll around the Plaza de Mayo; see the Casa Rosada, and Government House. Take in the bright colours of La Boca District and visit Recoleta Cemetery; plus experience an optional day out into the heart of the Argentinean Pampas to see the gauchos display their horsemanship skills.
The spectacular natural wonder of Iguacu Falls awaits you next; you'll stay at a hotel in Puerto Iguazú for two nights for the chance to fully uncover its beauty. Make the most of a full-day excursion with a train ride through the jungle to reach the falls, higher than Niagara and wider than Victoria, where the meeting point for Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina is set.
Your final two nights will be spent appreciating all Rio de Janeiro is famed for. Wake up in one of the most unique and dazzling cities in the world; nestled beneath the magnificent Sugar Loaf Mountain and home to world-famous beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema. Visit Corcovado to marvel at Christ the Redeemer by taking a cog railway to reach the top of the mountain, where panoramic views will take your breath away.
| Itinerary | |
| Day 1 | UK/Santiago |
|---|---|
| Day 2 | Santiago |
| Day 3 | Santiago |
| Day 4 | Mendoza |
| Day 5 | Mendoza |
| Day 6 | Buenos Aires |
| Day 7 | Buenos Aires - at Leisure |
| Day 8 | Buenos Aires - at Leisure |
| Day 9 | Iguaçu Falls |
| Day 10 | Iguaçu Falls |
| Day 11 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Day 12 | Rio De Janeiro |
| Day 13 | Rio De Janeiro |
| Day 14 | UK |
Today you'll depart on your scheduled flight to Chile's capital Santiago, via São Paulo.
You'll arrive in Santiago today, where we'll transfer you to your hotel for a two-night stay. The city occupies a lovely setting beneath the Andes, so fantastic views are assured. You'll also see wonderful sights on an afternoon tour, with the Presidential Palace and the residential districts of Las Condes and Providencia particular highlights. The views of the foothills of the Andes from San Cristobal Hill aren't bad either!
The choice is yours today – spend time exploring Santiago, or join your Tour Manager on an optional day of discovery which starts with a scenic drive. Your first stop will be the Casas del Bosque vineyard to taste award-winning wines. Our explorations then take us to Viña del Mar, a beach resort also known as the 'Garden City', and the coastal city of Valparaiso. We'll have lunch here, and sightseeing highlights include Fisherman's Wharf, Plaza Sotomayor, the Naval Academy and La Sebastiana.
Today we take a great journey by road over the Andes and across the border into Argentina to your new base, Mendoza. Mount Aconcagua, which at 23,000ft is the highest peak in the Americas, is just one sightseeing highlight along the way.
This morning has been left free for you to enjoy at leisure. However, if you'd like to join an optional excursion, you can join a vineyard tour by bicycle. We'll head to the wine region of Maipù, where we'll stop at two vineyards to learn about production methods and sample the famed wines of the region including Chardonnay, Syrah and Malbec. Our tastings will be accompanied by a selection of cheeses and sausages, and of course a lovely cycle through vineyards with the stunning backdrop of the Andes. Later this afternoon join us on an included sightseeing tour of Mendoza.
Argentina's capital Buenos Aires beckons today, and we'll fly there this morning. With a three-night stay, there's plenty of time to explore, and we'll start with a tour this afternoon. First we'll take a walk around the Plaza de Mayo to see the Casa Rosada, or Government House. This is also where we'll find the cathedral, which houses the tomb of Argentina's liberator General San Martin. Next, we head to the colourful La Boca District and visit Recoleta Cemetery, the burial place of political icon Eva Perón, before returning to our hotel.
This evening we offer an optional fun dinner party experience, giving you the chance to eat like the Argentines do. You'll learn how to order your steak just the way you like it, in Spanish, and get to roll the perfect empanada.
Buenos Aires is yours to explore today. Alternatively, if you'd like to experience life on a typical ranch, or estancia, an optional day out will take you into the heart of the Argentinian Pampas. Here you'll see the gauchos displaying their horsemanship skills, and you'll also get to tuck into an Argentine barbecue. Some of the world's best beef comes from Argentina – so meat-lovers are in for a treat.
You've a free day to spend as you wish. However, you can also join a couple of exciting optional excursions.
Perhaps join a relaxing morning river cruise on the Tigre and Parana Delta. As you sail through this labyrinth of waterways take in lovely views of riverside villas, forested islands, Victorian docks and English-style gardens.
Your evening option turns up the heat, with a fiery tango show and dinner.
We'll fly to Iguaçú Falls today, where our base for two nights is on the Argentinian side of this natural wonder. You could spend a relaxed afternoon enjoying your hotel's facilities.
Today is the day you are going to explore Iguaçú National Park on a full-day excursion. A train ride takes us through the jungle to Iguaçú Falls, which are located at the meeting point of three countries, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. Higher than Niagara and wider than Victoria, Iguaçú consists of an astounding 275 separate falls and is a breath-taking spectacle.
You might take the chance to relax this morning before we fly to the thrilling city of Rio de Janeiro.
Alternatively, if you want to carry on exploring, you can take an optional trip to the Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls. From here you get wonderful panoramic views, and you can walk across a platform virtually into Devil's Throat, the most famous of the falls.
You're going to wake up in one of the most unique and dazzling cities in the world today, welcome to Rio!
Beautifully situated beneath Sugar Loaf Mountain and blessed with magnificent world-famous beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema, a day here is sure to be filled with excitement.
To get you started, we're going to visit Corcovado, which is home to the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer. To reach the statue we'll travel on the small cog railway which winds up the mountain. You can just imagine the superb views you're going to get over Rio from here.
You'll be keen to get out in Rio this afternoon, whether that's to see more sights or stretch out on Copacabana Beach, which is just across from your hotel. There's also the option to take a cable-car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain.
You've time to see a little more of Rio today before we transfer you to the airport for your flight to the UK via Sao Paulo.
Today you'll arrive back in the UK.
