13-Day Trip South America: Mountains & Beaches

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13-Day Trip South America: Mountains & Beaches

This 13-day travel package will take you to the most impressive cities of South America.
Start your trip visiting the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, known as the "Paris of Latin America".
Then reach Santiago, one of the largest and most sophisticated cities in Chile, stopping on the way in Mendoza, famous wine region of Argentina.
End your holidays in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a city that offers a perfect combination of culture, nightlife, beaches and natural sceneries.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires

Stop At: Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sing with your name, to safely take you to your hotel in downtown Buenos Aires. Check-in and rest of the day free.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 2: City Tour and Tango Show

Stop At: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
We will begin our tour by picking up all our passengers from their hotels, to start the journey through this unique city, full of passion, history, culture, and magic.
Duration: 5 hours

Pass By: Obelisco, Avenida 9 de Julio, s/n, Buenos Aires 1043 Argentina
We will continue to the one of the main avenues, Avenida 9 de Julio, where we will see the Teatro Colon and the Obelisk, an emblematic monument of the city.

Stop At: Plaza de Mayo, Av. Hipolito Yrigoyen S/N, Buenos Aires Argentina
Then we will visit the Plaza de Mayo, where we will make the first stop. The square is the historical, political and foundational epicenter. Here we will see all the emblematic buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government House, and the Cabildo (old town council).
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: San Telmo, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
The tour continues south to the old neighborhood of San Telmo, passing through Parque Lezama, we will continue further south until we reach the neighborhood of La Boca, where we will do the second stop, to see the famous Boca Juniors football stadium, one of the greatest exponents of the Argentine Passion.

Stop At: Caminito, Valle Iberlucea del Dr. y Magallenes, Buenos Aires Argentina
We will visit the famous Caminito: Attractive tourist center, full of color, magic, and history.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Barrio Palermo, Buenos Aires Argentina
Then we will pass along the Riachuelo towards the city, observing the contrast of it, going through the port towards Puerto Madero, the last and most modern neighborhood of the city, also we will see Retiro with its central square San Martín, connecting with Avenida del Libertador, we will enter the most exclusive sector of Buenos Aires, the neighborhood of Palermo, green zone of the city.

Pass By: Recoleta, Junin y Guido, Buenos Aires Argentina
Then we will circulate through the exclusive and sophisticated neighborhood of La Recoleta to end our excursion and finishing in downtown Buenos Aires.

Stop At: El Querandi, Peru 302 Capital Federal, Buenos Aires 1067 Argentina
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.
The event will take place in El Querandí, one of the most popular Tanguerías in the neighborhood of San Telmo. You will taste a 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.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 3: Tigre Boat Ride

Stop At: San Isidro, San Isidro, Province of Buenos Aires, Central Argentina
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tigre, Tigre, Province of Buenos Aires, Central Argentina
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.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 4: Arrival in Mendoza

Stop At: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
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.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 5: High mountain Tour

Stop At: Uspallata, Uspallata, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Parque Provincial Aconcagua, Mendoza Argentina
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, there is a 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.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 6: Visit to wineries

Stop At: Lujan de Cuyo, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
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 enjoy a tasting.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 7: Arrival in Santiago de Chile

Pass By: Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
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. The rest of the day is free to do as you please.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 8: Sightseeing Tour of Santiago

Stop At: Plaza de Armas, Santiago 8329001 Chile
Plaza de Armas is the starting point of Chile, also called kilometer 0, it is the historic heart of Santiago. Here you can admire the Metropolitan Cathedral and other historical buildings that surround the square such as the Municipality, the Post Office and the History Museum.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: La Moneda, Moneda S/N, Santiago 8320000 Chile
We will continue to the Palacio de La Moneda, this iconic building is the presidential headquarters of Chile. You can learn about its history and architecture, as well as watch the changing of the guard if it coincides with the tour schedule.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Barrio Lastarria, Jose Victorino Lastarria, Santiago 8320165 Chile
Then we will go towards the charming Lastarria neighborhood, known for its bohemian atmosphere, cobblestone streets, cafes, art and culture shops. It is an ideal place to walk and explore.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cerro Santa Lucia, Rua Santa Lucia, Santiago 8320190 Chile
On one side of this picturesque neighborhood is Cerro Santa Lucía. If it is open and time permits, we can climb to a natural viewpoint with gardens and trails that offer impressive panoramic views of the city and the Andes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Barrio Bellavista, Santiago Chile
We will continue climbing through the capital until we reach the Bellavista neighborhood, we will explore this vibrant neighborhood, famous for its lively nightlife, colorful murals and picturesque architecture. Here you will also find La Chascona, one of the houses of Pablo Neruda, the famous Chilean poet.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 9: Viña del Mar and Valparaiso

Stop At: Curacavi, Curacavi, Santiago Metropolitan Region
We will start our tour from your hotel in Santiago around 08:00 am, on a 120 km trip to the Pacific Ocean. We will appreciate the diversity of the landscape of the Curacaví Valley, to follow the Casablanca Valley, which is best known for the great production of white wine of Sauvignon Blanc strain.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Plaza Sotomayor, Valparaiso Chile
We will arrive at Valparaíso, where we will be surprised with its houses anchored in the hills and its picturesque landscapes. We will know the Victory Square, Sotomayor Square, the Monument to the Naval Glories, and the Paseo 21 de Mayo where we will go up to the viewpoint to appreciate one of the most important ports in the country.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Plaza Sotomayor, Valparaiso Chile
Plaza Victoria, also called Plaza de La Victoria, is located in the El Almendral sector of the city plan of Valparaíso. From the second half of the 19th century it became important as a social center of the city.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Paseo 21 de Mayo, Valparaiso Chile
We will go up to the viewpoint to appreciate one of the most important ports in the country.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cerro Alegre, Valparaiso Chile
We will take a walk along Cerro Alegre, getting on the different elevators, to blend in with the local environment.
This neighborhood is recognized for its colorful, novel and comfortable architecture mixed with the nature and profuse arrangement of gardens that contribute to accentuate the pictures.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores), Caleta Abarca, Vina del Mar Chile
We will continue the tour to Viña Del Mar, known as The Garden City.
The first stop is The Flower Clock which has become one of the most popular tourist sites for visitors, and according to the locals, those who photograph themselves with it behind their backs will return to Viña del Mar.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Vina del Mar Casino, Av. San Martin, 199 Rafael, Vina del Mar 2520179 Chile
Our next stop is the Casino Municipal de Viña del Mar, inaugurated in 1930 to enhance the city today is consider as an historical and architectural interest place.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Playa Renaca, Northern Vina, Vina del Mar 2529001 Chile
We will take a walk through this beautiful locality of staggered buildings on the slopes of the hills and an extensive beach epicenter of summer fun for locals and visitors.
Here we will have time to take a lunch and walk around the beach (lunch not included).

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Quinta Vergara, Errazuriz 563, 596, Vina del Mar 2580085 Chile
On our return to Santiago along the coastal path, we will visit the emblematic Quinta Vergara, known for its International Song Festival. We will arrive into Santiago around 6PM.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 10: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Pass By: Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, Av. Armando Cortínez Ote. 1704, Pudahuel, Región Metropolitana, Chile
After breakfast at the hotel and depending on the departure time of our flight, we will have free time until they pick us up from tour hotels to go to the Santiago International Airport.


Stop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of 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.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 11: Corcovado and Sugar Loaf

Stop At: Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
The tour start with the passengers pick up in their hotels to go visit the Corcovado Hill and Christ the Redeemer statue, located at 710 meters high. It is one of the most visited places in the city, and also is an eco-tour, as the Corcovado hill is located inside the National Park of Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world.

From the summit of the hill we can see the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the north of the city and several beach.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, Portao 3 Portao 3 - Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20271-130 Brazil
After contemplating the wonderful panoramic view of the city, we will drive to the legendary Maracanã Stadium, where we stop so you can visit the Maracanã Museum.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai, Rua Marques de Sapucai, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 202220006 Brazil
After that we will stop at the famous Carnival avenue, Sambodromo, with access to the Samba Museum and entrance at the Apoteose Square.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car, Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-240 Brazil
After lunch in a traditional BBQ restaurant will visit the Sugar Loaf Mountain, located at 395 meters above sea level, in the middle of the Guanabara Bay.
The climb is done by a glass cable-car up to the mountain summit, from where we will enjoy a wonderful 360° view of the Guanabara Bay, Copacabana, Urca, Botafogo, Flamengo and its surroundings.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Escadaria Selaron, R. Manuel Carneiro Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-120 Brazil
Before the end of the tour, we will pass through the Historic City Center with stops in the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Selarón Staircase, passing in the famous Arcos of Lapa. Return to the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 12: Guanabara Bay Boat Ride

Stop At: Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
We will board the ship, to departure at 09.30 AM, giving us the possibility to get to know the city of Rio de Janeiro from a completely different perspective: from the sea to land.

On 01st January of 1502, a group of Portuguese explorers led by Gaspar de Lemos discovered the Guanabara Bay. Since it was January and the bay seemed to be the mouth of a great river, explorers called the area Rio de Janeiro (River of January). Based on the volume of water, Guanabara Bay is the largest in the world, and includes several islands, such as Governor's Island and the Snake Island.

The ship will sail the coast of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi, revealing the beauty of the beaches of Flamengo, Botafogo and Urca, the Pao de Acucar, the Fort of São João, Fort Lage, the Fortress of Santa Cruz, Adão and Eva, Jurujuba, Icaraí, Charitas and São Francisco beaches, Stone Itapuca, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Gragoatá beach, Mocanguê Island , the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, Enxadas Island, Cais do Porto, the Museum of Modern Art and Monument to the fallen on World War II.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in a standard room at a 3* or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.


Day 13: Farewell of Rio

Stop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
According to your flight itinerary, you will be transferred to the airport, to continue your journey or return home.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"IMPORTANT: Rates not valid for special dates such as Christmas, New Year´s Eve, Carnival, Easter, National and International Holidays"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 13-Day Trip + 4* Hotel
2/27/2024 - 4/30/2024
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
5/1/2024 - 12/30/2024
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
1/2/2025 - 6/30/2025
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
13-Day Trip + 3* Hotel
1/2/2024 - 4/30/2024
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
5/1/2024 - 12/30/2024
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
1/2/2025 - 6/30/2025
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Duration: 13 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sing with your name, to safely take you to your hotel in downtown Buenos Aires.

Airports

  • Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina


Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

  • Accommodation in Standard Room at Selected 3 or 4* hotel, regarding the option selected.
  • Tours and transfers as specified in itinerary
  • Bilingual guide
  • 12x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 12 nights
  • 1x Lunch
  • 1x Dinner
  • Entry/Admission - Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
  • Entry/Admission - Guanabara Bay
  • Entry/Admission - El Querandi
  • Entry/Admission - Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car

Not Included

  • Flights
  • Entrances Fees
  • Meals (unless specified)

Facilities


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