Chile, Argentina & Brazil

14 days - from $4395

On this journey across the southern part of South America you'll take in some of the continent's finest sights

Having discovered the laid-back charm of Santiago and the nearby vineyards we fly south to the town of Puerto Varas in the heart of the Chilean Lakes District. Nestled on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, the town is backdropped by the perfect cone of the spectacular Osorno volcano and the snowcapped peaks of Mount Tronador and Calbuco. Travelling by bus and boat we take the lakes crossing to the Argentinean town of Bariloche set in the foothills of the Andes. A short flight away is the huge Argentinean capital of Buenos Aires, home to magnificent colonial buildings, wide boulevards and lively tango shows. On the Brazilian border with Argentina we explore the mighty Iguazu Falls, where 275 seperate waterfalls plunge over the edge of an 80-metre cliff in a thunderous roar. Our trip across the continent finally comes to an end in Rio de Janeiro, where we take in the sights of this colourful city and enjoy a dip in the Atlantic Ocean at famous Copacabana or Ipanema beach.

Please note regional flights are not included in the tour price: Please contact us or you travel agent for flight details and costs.

Highlights

• Recoleta Cemetery and Eva Peron’s tomb
• The 'Devil’s Throat' of Iguazu
• Argentina's capital Buenos Aires
• Bariloche's outdoor activities
• Christ the Redeemer
• Rio de Janeiro
• Santiago from San Cristobal Hill
• Tasting Chile's wine
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Iguaçu Falls
• Lakes Crossing from Chile to Argentina

Itinerary:

Day 1-2: Santiago3-4: Santiago - Lakes District5: Puerto Varas - Lakes Crossing - Bariloche6: Bariloche - Buenos Aires7-8: Buenos Aires9-10: Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls11-13: Puerto Iguazu - Rio de Janeiro14: Rio de Janeiro
Included:

Local tour leader in each country visited, local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing.

Airport departure taxes, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.

The regional flights required for this tour are not included in the tour cost. Except for the domestic flight in Brazil all other flights are operated by LAN Airlines. These can be booked by us or your travel agent and are cheapest when issued in conjunction with your international flight ticket. Please contact us or your agent for the exact flights to be booked for this tour.

Please note the following regional flights are not included in the price: Santiago - Puerto Montt
Bariloche - Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires - Iguazu Argentina
Iguazu Brazil - Rio de Janeiro

These flights are best booked in conjunction with you International Air Ticket. This is the most economical way to purchase these flights. LAN Chile offer an Airpass which provides discounted fares within South America and can be booked when your international flights into South America are with the following One World Airlines: Lan Chile, Qantas, British Airways, American Airlines, Iberian airlines or any airline who is a member of the One World Alliance. The majority of these flights can be purchased on this airpass.

Please contact us or you travel agent for flight details and costs.

During winter the Lakes Crossing takes 2 days, reducing the stay in Puerto Varas by 1 night. For regional flight details contact Peregrine or your travel agent.