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On this tour, you’ll see some amazing scenery and natural wonders, including Iguassu Falls, located on the border of Brazil and Argentina. See the falls from both sides—with their thunderous roar, torrential downpour, and brilliant rainbows. Everywhere you look, there is water pouring down! Words cannot describe the sheer wonder of the falls! But that’s not all…you will stay at the famous Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas just steps away from the falls inside Iguassu National Park! Even more beauty awaits you in Bariloche, which boasts some of Argentina’s most glorious scenery. Take a chairlift ride to a lookout point at Cerro Campanario, rated one of the top 10 viewing spots by National Geographic. Experience breathtaking panoramic views and breathe fresh mountain air. Finally, enjoy the spectacular scenery as you cross the Andes Lakes by boat.
In addition to beautiful scenery, you’ll also experience the vibrant cities—Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Santiago—and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in each city. A highlight of any trip to Rio is the Christ the Redeemer statue, the 98-foot statue of Jesus that was elected a New Seven Wonders of the World. You’ll take a scenic cog railway to the top of Corcovado Mountain, where you can admire 360-degree views of the city. In Buenos Aires, stroll the streets of this friendly town and experience a Tango show—a passionate, sizzling dance. You’ll even have the chance to dance the Tango at a lesson! Outside of Buenos Aires, visit an estancia (ranch) to learn about the life of gauchos (cowboys). In Santiago, you will visit one of Chile’s famous vineyards in Chile’s wine country.
From the lakes and mountains to the towns and cities, this vacation through South America is sure to leave you with lots of memories and photos.
Highlights
Cable-car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain and LF Sugar Loaf cocktail party; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Corcovado Mountain and the cathedral; Churrascaria dinner
IGUASSU FALLS Sightseeing with a Local Guide on both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of Iguassu National Park; Ecological Jungle Train
BUENOS AIRES Walking tour; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Recoleta Cemetery; LF empanada cooking class; LF Tango lesson & show; LF visit a local estancia
BARILOCHE Sightseeing with a Local Guide; chairlift to Cerro Campanario; LF Andes lake crossing
PUERTO MONTT Sightseeing tour
SANTIAGO Guided city sightseeing; visit the cathedral; visit Concha y Toro Winery; farewell dinner
2020 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL.
Day1
Welcome to South America’s largest and most populous country.
RIO DE JANEIRO.
Day2
This afternoon, meet your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions for a drive along famous Ipanema and Copacabana beaches to the base of 1,300-foot-high SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN. Ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can savor spectacular vistas of the city. Next, LF toast the start of a memorable vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail, from atop Sugar Loaf Mountain during a COCKTAIL PARTY.
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day3
Today, visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer crowning CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. Take the scenic cog railway ride to its top, where a 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. Proceed to bustling downtown Rio and view the Sambodromo and visit the CATHEDRAL. Later today, you may wish to join an optional trip to a local favela, where you can see a different perspective of life in Brazil. This evening, it’s off to a CHURRASCARIA for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day4
A day of leisure or you may consider an optional trip to historic Petropolis, once the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II and now a mountain resort.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS.
Day5
A flight from Rio takes you to IGUASSU FALLS. Experience the clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth that make this an unforgettable natural wonder. Head into Brazil’s Iguassu National Park to explore the magnificent panorama of waterfalls from the Brazilian side. Your Local Guide introduces the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrent with some cataracts as high as 250 feet, which is nothing short of hypnotic.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
IGUASSU FALLS
Day6
Today, journey to the Argentine side of IGUASSU FALLS, where you will take the ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN and enjoy a closer perspective on a walking tour of the falls. Meander along the walkways from atop the falls, and enjoy an exhilarating perspective looking over the precipice of the falls as the water plunges to the rocks below. You will also have the chance to walk through the rainforest on the lower falls trails that will bring you up close to some of the smaller cataracts. Return to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA.
Day7
Today, fly to Buenos Aires. After arriving, an orientation walk acquaints you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BUENOS AIRES
Day8
Your sightseeing starts in La Boca, a colorful district and site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique neighborhood and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. At Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and the METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, housing San Martin’s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Teatro Colón opera house before reaching RECOLETA CEMETERY, burial site of Eva Perón. Next, learn how to make a traditional Argentinean dish during your LF EMPANADA COOKING CLASS. After an afternoon at leisure, top off the evening at a famous TANGO CLUB. Start with a LF DANCE LESSON, followed by dinner of Argentine steaks and other local specialties, and end with a show featuring flawless performances of Latin America’s most sensuous dance—the Tango!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BUENOS AIRES. EXCURSION TO THE PAMPAS
Day9
Today, head into the heart of the pampas (grasslands) and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of rural, country life at a working LF ARGENTINE ESTANCIA (ranch). After a traditional welcome with empanadas and local beverages, get acquainted with the lifestyle of real gauchos (cowboys) on a horseback ride or carriage ride through the pampas. Later, at lunch, enjoy a colorful feast, complete with world-renowned Argentine beef, salad, desserts, local wine, and live music and dance by the gauchos themselves. Top off the day with a horsemanship show by the gauchos before saying adios to the countryside and heading back to the city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
BUENOS AIRES
Day10
Enjoy a full day at leisure, with an optional excursion to cruise the Tigre Delta. Drive through the northern district and outskirts of the city to get to Tigre, a charming resort where a great number of summer residences and yachting and rowing clubs concentrate the weekend activities of many locals. Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the innumerable channels of the Paraná Delta to see some of the hundreds of islands covered with luxuriant vegetation.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BUENOS AIRES–BARILOCHE.
Day11
Fly south to Bariloche in Patagonia on the shores of fjord-like Lago Nahuel Huapi in the heart of Argentina’s Lake District. Arrive in the early evening, with time to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque town center. See the city hall, the clock tower in Municipality Square, and the famous chocolate factories.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BARILOCHE
Day12
This chic alpine resort boasts some of the most glorious scenery in the country. Cameras should be ready for today’s guided sightseeing including a chairlift ride to a lookout point at CERRO CAMPANARIO. You’ll want to capture the vistas of surrounding lakes and Andes mountain peaks. The tour continues with a leisurely drive around the Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
BARILOCHE–PUERTO VARAS, CHILE
Day13
Set out today for your LF ANDES LAKE CROSSING! Board a boat for the CRUISE across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest. Proceed by motorcoach and see emerald lakes, thick pine forests, and the snowcapped peaks of the Andes Mountains. Look out for soaring Osorno Volcano as you cross Lago Todos los Santos by CATAMARAN. Skirt the southern shore of Lago Llanquihue on the way to Puerto Varas. Drive to your hotel along the rosebush-lined streets of this lakeside resort.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
PUERTO VARAS–PUERTO MONTT–SANTIAGO
Day14
Your morning tour of the nearby seaport of Puerto Montt in Chilean Patagonia takes you to the harbor brimming with fishing vessels and along a busy waterfront lined with seafood stalls. Transfer to the airport for your flight north to Santiago. Perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SANTIAGO
Day15
Today, your Local Guide traces the city’s history and heritage on a guided city tour. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, before heading to the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century CATHEDRAL. Continue into Chile's nearby wine region and visit one of Chile's oldest wineries, CONCHA Y TORO. A guided tour uncovers the vine-to-wine process that produces some of the world's finest wines. This evening, you may opt to join a Chilean folkloric dinner show.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SANTIAGO.
Day16
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 hills of Chile’s wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, and continue along the coast to nearby Viña del Mar. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner to celebrate a great touring adventure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SANTIAGO.
Day17
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Participation in this tour requires guest's name exactly as it appears on his/her passport, D.O.B., gender, and nationality at the time of booking.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Sheraton Rio Hotel and Towers
Deluxe
Beautifully situated along the well-known Ipanema Beach, this contemporary hotel boasts gorgeous views and extreme comfort. All 559 guestrooms are equipped with the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, private balcony overlooking the sea, mini-bar, cable television, air-conditioning, and room service. The facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, beauty salon, fitness center, sauna, business center, three restaurants, and two bars.
Location
Avenida Niemeyer 121, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Ice Machine
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Shoe Shine
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Daily Housekeeping
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
Wish Resort
Superior First-Class
Surrounded by lush garden and located 3 miles from Iguaçu National Park, the superior Wish Resort boasts a beautiful swimming pool, easy access to the Falls, and style and comfort at every turn. The hotel offers sophisticated rooms with air conditioning and thoughtful amenities. They are elegantly styled with classic wooden furniture and soft décor. The hotel is situated close to the entrance and to the Argentinian side of Iguaçu Park and provides all the convenience of home in this fantastic setting of Iguassu Falls.
Location
Avenida das Cataratas, 6845, Iguassu Falls, Brazil
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Voicemail
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
Hilton Buenos Aires
Deluxe
Exceptionally located in the riverside Puerto Madero district, Hilton Buenos Aires is within walking distance of the city's top attractions and best restaurants. Guests can enjoy Argentinian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, relax at the rooftop pool, get pampered at the spa, or unwind in one of the hotel's stylish guestrooms.
Location
Macacha Guemes 351, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
Panamericano Bariloche
First-Class
Overlooking the majestic Lake Nahuel Huapi, Hotel Panamericano is a dynamic hotel with striking views of the surrounding natural landscape and modern amenities including an indoor pool, spa, health club, and on-site restaurant.
Location
San Martin 536, Bariloche, Argentina
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Complimentary Newspaper
Radisson Puerto Varas
Superior First-Class
Situated in the heart of the city beside Lake Llanquihue, the Radisson Hotel offers stunning views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes along with easy access to popular attractions. Featuring German-influenced architecture blended with rich wooden fixtures and classic stonework accents, the hotel's atmosphere is warm and inviting. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, spa, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site restaurant.
Location
Del Salvador 24, esquina Av Costenera, Puerto Varas, Chile
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Phone
Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago
Located in the modern Las Condes neighborhood, Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago features an outdoor pool, rooftop bar, restaurant, fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
Enrique Foster 30, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
