13-Day South America: Mountains & Beaches

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(£2990.99)


13-Day South America: Mountains & Beaches
Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Santiago & Rio
From: US$2493

Day 1 - Arrival in Buenos Aires

A driver will pick you up at your hotel to take you board your flight to Buenos Aires. After your arrival, another driver will be there waiting for you to take you to your hotel.

Day 2 - City Tour and Tango Show

Morning sightseeing tour by bus to explore the city and it's most beautiful and interesting places. You'll go through the Centre, San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta and Palermo. We include two stops for walking around and taking pictures: Plaza de Mayo and Caminito.

At night, between 8 and 8:30 we will pick you up at your hotel to enjoy a beautiful dinner accompanied by an unforgettable Tango Show at El Querandí, one of the most popular Tanguerías in the neighbourhood of San Telmo. You will taste a gourmet three-course dinner with a wide selection of typical dishes and regional wines. Then, witness an incredible show, which reviews the History of Tango with different dance partners and singers. At the end, around midnight, you will be returned to your hotel

Day 3 - Tigre Boat Ride

Leave your hotel to travel north. First, we visit the luxurious city of San Isidro, where you can see old mansions and an incredible church. Then, continue to the Delta Del Tigre, a little town surrounded by channels. Here, you'll go on a boat ride through the islands and after that, we'll take you to the local market where you can buy traditional food and crafts. Return to the city short after midday.

Day 4 - Arrival in Mendoza

Departure from the hotel to the airport to board your flight to Mendoza. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel

Day 5 - High mountain Tour

We start traveling early in the morning, along Mendoza River, from where you can see the majestic mountain range Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam. Some of the points of interest that we'll get to see during our tour are: Uspallata, a pre hispanic of Huarpes, and the southern last point of the Inca Empire; Villages of Picheuta, polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort; Puente del Inca, among others. When we reach the 2750 mts, go to the scenic viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua. As we keep travelling up, we can get to the village Las Cuevas (3200 mts). Between Las Cuevas and the international tunnel, its is the path that allows you up to “Cristo Redentor” monument, located 4200 meters above sea level, and symbolises the union between Argentines and Chileans. Return to Mendoza on the afternoon.

Day 6
Visit to wineries

Departure from your hotel at 2.30 pm to tour the vineyards located in the area of Luján de Cuyo and Maipú. We will be able to visit two wineries, where they will show us the methods of vinification and the processes of elaboration, bottling and labelling of the wines. To accompany the tour, there will be a wine tasting. We also make a visit to an olive farm, where we will observe the olive oil processing system and then, we will be enjoy a tasting

Day 7 - Arrival in Santiago de Chile

Transportation service will take you from your hotel, to the airport. According to your flight itinerary, our driver will take you from Santiago airport to your hotel located downtown. Rest of the day free

Day 8 - Sightseeing Tour

Pick up from 09 am to go on a tour through most important historical, commercial and residential areas. Visit the Government Palace, called "La Moneda", the historical centre of the Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucía Hill, the Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Municipality and the bohemian neighbourhood of Bellavista, among others.

Day 9 - Viña del Mar and Valparaiso

Depart from your hotel and towards the city of Viña del Mar, known as "The Garden City", where we will visit the Vergara country house, Carrasco Palace and the flower clock, among the most important points. Then, the tour continues towards Valparaiso, a city well known because of its multicoloured houses. Visit to the Sotomayor Square and the bay.

Day 10 - Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

We will take you from your hotel to the airport, where you will board your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Once there, a driver will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name, to take you safely to your hotel in downtown.

Day 11 - Corcovado and Sugar Loaf

Go to Corcovado hill and see the statue of Christ the Redeemer, located at 710 meters high. Besides visiting this emblematic place, we will be in contact with nature, since Corcovado hill is located within the Tijuca Forest National Park, the largest urban forest in the world. We will get a panoramic view where we'll contemplate the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the north of the city, and several of its beaches. We will take a break for lunch in a traditional churrascaria and then visit the Sugar Loaf Mountain, located at 395 meters above sea level, in the middle of the Guanabara Bay. We will go up in a glass cable car to the top, from where we will enjoy a wonderful 360° view of Copacabana, Urca, Botafogo, Flamengo, and its surroundings. Before finishing, we will pass through the Historic Center of the city with stops at the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Selarón Staircase, and passing by the famous Arcs of Lapa. After a day full of activity, we will return to the passengers' hotels.

Day 12 - Guanabara Bay Boat Ride

You'll go on cruise ride that will border the Bay of Guanabara, crossing points of great beauty and cultural importance. Sail among the beaches of Flamengo, Botafogo and Urca, the Sugar Loaf (Pão de Açucar), the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Rio-Niteroi bridge, the Enxadas Island and the Monument to the fallen on the Second World War, just to mention some of the places to visit

Day 13 - Farewell of Rio

According to your flight itinerary, you will be transferred to the airport, to continue your journey or return home.

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Suitable for:

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Experience

* Discover Buenos Aires with a local guide and attend to a Tango Show
* Explore Mendoza city, its wines and mountains
* Travel to Chile's Capital and visit its landmarks
* Experience the lively atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro, with wonderful beaches and the amazing Christ the Redeemer Statue

Included

* Accommodation in Standard Room at Selected Hotels (3-Stars)
* Tours and transfers as specified in itinerary
* Taxes

Not included

* Flights
* Entrances Fees
* Meals (unless specified)
* Personal Expenses

13-Day South America: Mountains & Beaches
Next Booking: July 3, 2023
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