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Leave no stone uncovered on the hunt for archeological treasures on the world’s most isolated inhabited island. Home to the world’s largest open-air museum and nearly 1,000 mysterious Moai statues, Chile’s Easter Island is an intriguing extension to your South America vacation.
Small Group Discovery
Each Globus South America tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted vacation, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Total meals included:
- 19 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL.
Day1
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!
RIO DE JANEIRO.
Day2
RIO DE JANEIRO Free time this morning. At 3:30pm, meet your Tour Director for a drive along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. Cable-car ascent to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views and a cocktail party to sample caipirinhas (the famous Brazilian rum drink).
Meals included:
- Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO.
Day3
RIO DE JANEIRO Guided sightseeing includes a scenic cog railway ride to see Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain. Visit the Cathedral and see the Sambodromo, Carnival Parade location. Brazilian Churrascaria (traditional Portuguese BBQ) dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
RIO DE JANEIRO.
Day4
RIO DE JANEIRO Free day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS.
Day5
RIO DE JANEIRO Fly to Iguassu Falls.
IGUASSU FALLS Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide in Iguassu National Park on the Brazilian side of the falls.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
IGUASSU FALLS.
Day6
IGUASSU FALLS Travel to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls. Visit the rainforest via Ecological Jungle Train for a guided walking tour of the falls by a Local Guide. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA.
Day7
IGUASSU FALLS Fly to Buenos Aires.
BUENOS AIRES Orientation tour.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BUENOS AIRES.
Day8
BUENOS AIRES Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a walking tour of La Boca and San Telmo districts. See La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Teatro Colón Opera House. Visit the site of Eva Perón’s tomb at Recoleta Cemetery. Argentinean [LF) empanada cooking class. Private [LF) Tango lesson followed by Argentine steak dinner and Tango show.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BUENOS AIRES.
Day9
BUENOS AIRES Scenic drive to the pampas to visit an [LF) Argentine estancia (ranch). Welcome reception includes empanadas, local beverages, and wine. Authentic Argentine lunch with live music, followed by a horseback ride or carriage ride and a gaucho (cowboy) horsemanship performance.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
BUENOS AIRES–BARILOCHE.
Day10
BUENOS AIRES Fly to Bariloche in Patagonia in the heart of Argentina’s Lake District.
BARILOCHE Orientation walk with a Local Guide includes city hall, Municipality Square clock tower, and chocolate factories.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BARILOCHE.
Day11
BARILOCHE Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a scenic chairlift ride to Cerro Campanario summit for views of the Andean peaks, Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay. Lunch at a local restaurant. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
BARILOCHE–PUERTO BLEST–PUERTO VARAS, CHILE.
Day12
BARILOCHE [LF) Andes Lake crossing from glacial fjord Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest.
PUERTO BLEST Scenic drive through pine forests and mountains en route to Lago Todos los Santos. Catamaran cruise into Chile past Osorno Volcano, along Lago Llanquihue en route to Puerto Varas in Chilean Patagonia.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
PUERTO VARAS–PUERTO MONTT–SANTIAGO.
Day13
PUERTO MONTT Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide includes seaport fish market and downtown. Fly to Santiago.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SANTIAGO.
Day14
SANTIAGO Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Government Palace, Plaza de Armas, San Cristobal Hill, and the Cathedral. Guided tour and tasting at Concha Y Toro Winery.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SANTIAGO.
Day15
SANTIAGO Free day before a farewell dinner this evening.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Santiago with an excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SANTIAGO–EASTER ISLAND.
Day16
SANTIAGO Fly to Easter Island.
EASTER ISLAND Transfer to your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EASTER ISLAND.
Day17
EASTER ISLAND Private guided sightseeing including Ahu Vaihu, where eight large moai lie in ruins, and the ancient burial site of Ahu Akahanga. Next, visit the quarry of Rano Raraku where 394 statues are found in various stages of completion. In the afternoon, visit Ahu Tongariki with 15 beautifully restored moai, and at Ahu Te Pito Kura, see the largest moai ever transported and erected. Last stop is Anakena Beach where King Hotu Matu’a first landed on Rapa Nui.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
EASTER ISLAND.
Day18
EASTER ISLAND This morning, your private tour visits the Rano Kau Volcano, with a caldera that contains one of the island’s freshwater lakes. At the nearby ceremonial village of Orongo, see the restored houses and remains of an ancient Ahu. Head to Ana Kai Tagata, an ancient cave with wall paintings on the rock. This afternoon, visit Ahu Akivi, with seven restored moais in the middle of the island. According to legend, the statues represent the seven scouts sent to Easter Island by King Hotu Matu’a. Finally, visit the Puna Pau topknot quarry with its red scoria stone, where the Pukaos on top of the moai were made.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EASTER ISLAND–SANTIAGO.
Day19
EASTER ISLAND Fly to Santiago.
SANTIAGO Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SANTIAGO
Day20
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
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
Alma del Lago Suites & Spa
Superior First-Class
Situated on the shores of the Nahuel Huapi Lake, Alma del Lago Suites & Spa features expansive lake views. The hotel offers a variety of amenities including an on-site restaurant and bar, indoor pool, spa treatments, and complimentary wireless internet access.
Location
Av. Bustillo km 1.151, Bariloche, Argentina
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
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
Hotel Taha Tai
Moderate First-Class
This island oasis is ideally located minutes from town and features a fresh ambiance. Each of the 40 rooms is equipped with air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone, and Internet connection. The hotel features a Chilean inspired restaurant and bar, swimming pool, and laundry services.
Location
Apina Nui S/N PO Box 11, Easter Island, Chile
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Daily Housekeeping
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
