Classic South America

See the sights of Santiago, enjoy wine tasting in Casablanca Valley and get up close with Eva Peron’s famous balcony in Buenos Aires—all on this immersive tour of South America. Step out with a local expert in Brazil for a stunning walk past the misty rainbows and thundering gravity of Iguassu Falls—with panoramic views of San Martin Island. In Rio de Janeiro, Enjoy an authentic lunch at a local churrascaria, a traditional Brazilian steakhouse and quintessential Brazilian experience. Across the border in Argentina, Buenos Aires beckons with a once in a lifetime choice to join South America’s Gaucho cowboys for a horseback ride through the rugged wilderness or a guided sojourn around the Estancia, to learn about cattle-raising and life on the ranch.

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$ 9,875 LAND ONLY

12 Days • GUIDED • 21 Meals

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11 nights accommodation
Services of a traveling concierge
All on-tour transportations and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round-trip airport to hotel transfers (Restrictions apply)
Airport transfers (Restrictions apply)
11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

Itinerary

Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.

Day 1 - Welcome To Chile

The Singular Santiago Lastarria Hotel

Dinner Included

Day 2 - The Sights Of Santiago

The Singular Santiago Lastarria Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch Included

Day 3 - Valparaiso And Wine Country

The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago

Breakfast, Lunch Included

Savor the best of Chilean wine country at the coastal towns of Viña del Mar, “Garden City,” and UNESCO-listed port of Valparaíso. Relish seaside breezes over lunch and treat your palate to Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and one of the best-rated Pinot Noirs in Chile paired with a traditional empanadas at Kingston Family Vineyards.

Day 4 - Fly To Buenos Aires

Alvear Palace Hotel

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Day 5 - Beautiful Buenos Aires

Alvear Palace Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch Included

Explore Buenos Aires’ neighborhoods and stand beneath the balcony made famous by Eva Perón. Tour the Belle Époque Teatro Colón opera house. This afternoon head to Fogón Asado. Indulge in a restaurant that presents a new way of living the traditional Argentine "asado."

Day 6 - Pampas, Estancias And Gauchos

Alvear Palace Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch Included

Delve into the world of “gauchos,” South American cowboys, visiting a traditional “estancia” ranch enjoying a guided horseback ride, gaining insight into the traditions or joining a guided tour ending with traditional mate tea. Conclude the day entertained by a show of horsemanship skills and folk music paired with a succulent asado lunch and traditional mate tea.

Day 7 - The Falls Of Iguassu

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Experience nature’s grandeur at the Argentinean side of Iguassu Falls with your local expert where winding catwalks lure you to the rushing waters of Devil's Throat’s waterfall. Dinner with wine is served at Ipe Grill within your luxurious resort - the only one inside Brazilian Iguassu National Park.

Day 8 - The "Great Waters" Of Iguassu Falls

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

Breakfast Included

A local expert shows off the Brazilian side of the falls showcasing panoramic views of San Martin Island and rushing waterfalls. Later this afternoon you'll visit the Bird Park, which provides shelter for over a thousand birds, butterflies and reptiles from across South America on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience.

Day 9 - Rio De Janeiro, City Of Sea And Samba

Belmond Copacabana Palace

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Day 10 - Exploring Rio De Janeiro

Belmond Copacabana Palace

Breakfast, Lunch Included

Day 11 - A Farewell To Rio De Janeiro

Belmond Copacabana Palace

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Take a train up Corcovado Hill to admire the Christ the Redeemer statue. Uncover the inspiration behind bossa nova during an exclusive presentation with Cecelo Frony, a local guitarist, music aficionado and studio owner. Dine at the French-Brazilian L'Etoile Restaurant.

Day 12 - Depart Rio De Janeiro

Breakfast Included

2025 Tour Dates

NOVEMBER

$9,875

Prices are subject to change. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land and on-tour flights only, based on April 24, 2025 travel date. Single supplement from $2,430. Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability.

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