Trafalgar - South America Landscapes (LSRIN17)

14 Days From Santiago (Chile) to Rio De Janeiro
Tour Style: South America Discoveries
Trafalgar Brochure Price from $4,895.00
Brochures: Latin America 2021, Latin America 2022
Visits: Chile, Argentina, Brazil

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Take in South America’s stunning landscapes journeying past snowcapped volcanoes, chardonnay vineyards, and the pulsating cities of Buenos Aires and Rio - crossing the glacial waters of Todos Los Santos Lake and visiting "Little Switzerland" (including visiting a chocolatier) on this South America tour.
Sightseeing Highlights

• Discover how locals prepare for Rio de Janeiro's Carnival week
• Explore Santiago, Puerto Varas, San Carlos de Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi National Park, Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls and Rio de Janeiro with a Local Specialist
• Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, Chile’s wine country, Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado
• View Petrohue River, Devil's Throat Falls
• Scenic Cruise in Chile's Lake Region and on Lake Nahuel Huapi in Argentina
• Connect with Locals Visit a winery in Chile's Casablanca valley and meet the winemakers for a personalised experience including a tasting.
• Connect with Locals Dine at the home of a local family in the bohemian neighbourhood of Palermo Soho with its European-style homes and hip attitude.
• Dive into Culture Experience the beauty of the Tango and learn about its traditions.
• Dive into Culture Enjoy a traditional Brazilian BBQ restaurant this evening and learn how to mix the perfect caipirinha.
• Dive Into Culture Meet master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, to learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop.
• Dive Into Culture Visit a Samba school to see and experience this symbol of Brazil.

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Trafalgar Tour Itinerary

Day 1	Welcome to Santiago
	Connect with the cosmopolitan verve of the Chilean capital, Santiago. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a warm Trafalgar welcome and be transferred to your luxury hotel in fashionable Las Condes. Spend the rest of the day on your terms discovering the unique personalities of each of the city’s diverse barrios. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travel companions for a Welcome Reception.
	Visits: Santiago
	Meals: Welcome Reception
	Accommodation: Intercontinental
Day 2	Journey to Santiago
	This morning’s city tour with a Local Specialist includes a stop at the ornate wrought-iron Central Market where we’ll see the catch of the day and stroll past pop-up restaurants serving local favourites. We journey to wine country, visiting an exclusive winery in Casablanca Valley for a gourmet lunch served alfresco in exquisite surrounds. Connect With Locals and meet the winemakers for a personalised winery experience, followed by an opportunity to taste the fruit of his labours. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
	Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3	Onwards to Puerto Varas
	We fly south to the coastal city of Puerto Montt, then continue to Puerto Varas for a tour of the 'City of Roses' with our Local Specialist against the backdrop of snow-capped volcanoes. Later, we make our way to our hotel on the shores of Lake Llanquihue where we’ll enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and an included dinner.
	Visits: Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt
	Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation: Cabana del Lago
Day 4	Cross the Andes and Continue to Bariloche
	Look forward to a day of pinch me moments as you cross the Andes via land and water. Our first stop sees us watch the burbling waters of the Petrohue River cascade over black volcanic rock. We’ll cross Todos Los Santos Lake, keeping a keen eye out for giant Andean condors as the mighty Osorno Volcano with its white cap looms in the background. Admire the soul-stirring landscapes en route to Peulla where we’ll enjoy lunch. Then, cross the border into Argentina and cruise the glacial waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. We’ll arrive in Bariloche this evening.
	Visits: Peulla
	Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation: NH Edelweiss
Day 5	Admire Bariloche
	Soak up the sights and sounds of the 'Switzerland of South America' this morning, breathing in the fresh alpine air. We’ll meet our Local Specialist and travel along the 'Circuito Chico' for spectacular views of forests, mountains and sparkling waters in Nahuel Huapi National Park. Visit the beach playground of Playa Bonita, soak up the scenery from the hilltop of St. Edward's Chapel on the Llao Llao Peninsula, and ride a chairlift to the top of Cerro Campanario for sweeping views of the high peaks of Catedral and Tronador. Dive Into Culture and indulge in the rich flavours of chocolate during a visit to La Chocolaterie, then spend the rest of the day at leisure.
	Visits: Bariloche
	Meals: Breakfast
Day 6	Venture to Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America
	Leaving spectacular Patagonian landscapes behind, we fly to the passionate Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires. This evening, we’ll Connect With Locals, joining our Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Be My Guest experience dinner with a local family in Palermo Soho. Savour traditional flavours and homemade family dishes, then discover the secrets of kneading country bread. Our unforgettable local encounter continues as we watch family members engage in an elegant Tango performance.
	Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest
	Accommodation: Alvear Art
Day 7	Explore Buenos Aires
	Immerse yourself in the seamless mix of European elegance meets Latin energy. We’ll join a Local Specialist to see some of Buenos Aires’ most notable sites, including the Plaza de Mayo and iconic pink Casa Rosada. View the fashionable neighbourhood of La Boca, admire the opulent façade of Teatro Colon and drive along the stately Avenida 9 de Julio to the elegant Recoleta cemetery, where Argentina’s most famous sons and daughters have been laid to rest. We pay homage to the beloved former first lady of Argentina, Eva Peron, before enjoying an afternoon at leisure. This evening, we indulge in the delicious flavours of Argentine beef, the authentic tastes of world-renowned Argentinian beef. Dive Into Culture later, watching the sensual, stirring moves of a traditional Tango performance.
	Visits: Buenos Aires
	Meals: Breakfast, Regional Dinner
Day 8	Buenos Aires Your Way
	Get a taste of life as a porteño this morning, embracing the energy of this passionate South American hub on your terms. Perhaps, admire the works of Degas, El Greco and Van Gogh at the Museum of Bellas Artes or stroll around the colourful stalls that line one of the local markets. Take to the countryside and consider spending the day at a traditional estancia (ranch) for the Fiesta Gaucha (festival of the cowboy), where you’ll be entertained by a lively equestrian show and enjoy a traditional parrillada (barbecue) lunch.
	Meals: Breakfast
Day 9	Discover Iguassu Falls
	Journey to the thundering cascade of Iguassu Falls, where we’ll meet our Local Specialist for a visit to the UNESCO-listed Iguassu National Park. Board an open-air ecological jungle train delving deep into its subtropical rainforest. Walk along the catwalk peering down into the swirling waters of Devil’s Throat Falls. We’ll cross the border into Brazil for an evening at leisure and dinner at our resort.
	Visits: Iguassu Falls
	Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation: Wish Iguacu
Day 10	Soak in the Brazilian Side of Iguassu Falls
	Rediscover the 'Big Waters' and return to Iguassu National Park, where you’ll join a Local Specialist who will guide your discovery of the Brazilian side of the falls. Walk through the rainforest at the base of the falls and peer at its majesty through the powerful spray. We enjoy an evening at leisure.
	Meals: Breakfast
Day 11	Off to Rio de Janeiro
	We bid farewell to the falls and fly to sultry Rio de Janeiro. You’ll be transferred to your hotel overlooking the colourful Copacabana Beach.
	Visits: Rio de Janeiro
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: Arena Copacabana
Day 12	Enjoy Rio de Janeiro and Sugarloaf Mountain
	Begin your exploration of the cidade maravilhosa (marvellous city) with your Local Specialist, ascending Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car for astounding bay and city views. Then return to the city for a tour with our Local Specialist before spending the rest of the day at leisure.
	Meals: Breakfast
Day 13	Uncover the Sights and Sounds of Rio de Janeiro
	Board a classic cogwheel train for the journey to the summit of majestic Corcovado, site of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We join our Local Specialist to explore more of the city’s iconic sights. Later this afternoon, we’ll Connect With Locals during a visit to a local Samba school where we’ll gain insights into how the school prepares for the pageantry of Carnival week. View the colourful costumes and immerse yourself in the rhythms of Samba as you participate in a dance lesson. This evening, Dive Into Culture and experience the flavours of churrascaria linger at our Farewell Dinner. As our hosts demonstrate how to mix the perfect caipirinha, we toast to an epic South American journey. Saude!
	Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 14	Farewell Rio de Janeiro
	Enjoy a day at leisure until your transfer to the airport or choose to extend your stay.
	Meals: Breakfast

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Available Room Types: Single, Triple, Twin
Child: ages 5 to 17