Your Itinerary
Day 1Miami
Board your overnight flight to South America.
Day 2Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Welcome to South America’s capital of glamour—Rio de Janeiro! Rooms are ready so that you can freshen up and rest before taking a first look at Rio. Your Local Host will be available with suggested activities during your free time.
Day 3Rio de Janeiro
An included city tour takes you to downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambodromo and the Cathedral before visiting Sugar Loaf Mountain. The afternoon and evening are at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, opt to join in a fun outing to a churrascaria for dinner followed by a Samba show. (B)
Day 4Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a full day at leisure to fill as you wish. Your Local Host will provide suggestions, like joining the optional Jeep tour to Tijuca National Park. This afternoon, you may elect to discover historic Petropolis. (B)
Day 5Rio de Janeiro–Iguassu Falls
Fly to Iguassu Falls, a masterpiece of nature that encompasses 275 separate falls and spans almost two miles. This afternoon, visit the Brazilian side of the Falls, with some cataracts as high as 250 feet. The clouds of spray, incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. (B)
Day 6Iguassu Falls
This morning, take the Ecological Jungle Train and tour the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls with its numerous walkways that wind under the crashing water. (B)
Day 7Iguassu Falls–Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires, the “Paris of South America.” After arriving at your central hotel, enjoy an evening at leisure. (B)
Day 8Buenos Aires
Your included sightseeing starts in the colorful La Boca district, site of the city’s first port. Then, on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching the Cemetery of the Recoleta, burial site of Eva Peron. This evening, perhaps take an optional dinner at a local restaurant followed by a performance of Latin America’s most sensuous dance—the Tango! (B)
Day 9Buenos Aires
Your Local Host suggests an optional excursion to experience Argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch) and get acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos. (B)
Day 10Buenos Aires–Santiago, Chile
Depart this morning on a scenic flight over the Andes before arriving in Santiago, Chile’s capital. This country is more than 10-times longer than wide, with 2,650 miles of beautiful Pacific coastline. (B)
Day 11Santiago
Located in the center of the country and perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital. Step back into the 16th century as your Local Guide traces the city’s history and heritage. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, and nearby San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Your tour ends at the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century Cathedral. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show. (B)
Day 12Santiago
The day is free for independent activities. You may want to take advantage of an optional excursion to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Drive through the undulating hills of Chile’s wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, and continue along the coast to nearby Viña del Mar. This chic seaside resort with palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas truly deserves the sobriquet “Pearl of the Pacific.” (B)
Day 13Santiago–Homebound Flight
Spend a full day at leisure or perhaps join an optional excursion to the Undurraga Winery, one of Chile’s oldest, where you will learn how some of Chile’s renowned wines are produced. Your homebound flight departs late this evening. (B)
Day 14Arrive Home
An early morning arrival is ideal for making homebound connections.