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Iguazu Falls

Casablanca Valley

La Caminito, Buenos Aires

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DAY 8 Puerto Iguazu, Argentina Get ready for a full day of exploring the Argentine side of the falls. We start early to beat the crowds and get the first train to the Devil’s Throat. Walk along the paths over the islands which take you to a balcony over the falls and the most spectacular view of the entire Devil’s Gorge. You will then have plenty of time to walk the paths on the upper circuit, providing you with a magnificent panoramic view, and the lower circuit which has great views from below and around the falls. On completion of the tour, you will be taken to your hotel. (B) DAY 9 Puerto Iguazu, Argentina to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Today you will cross into Brazil to enjoy a half day tour of the Brazilian side where you will experience great panoramic views of the Argentinian side of the falls. At the appropriate time, you will be collected from the Brazil National Park and transferred to the Foz do Iguacu airport for your onward flight to Rio De Janeiro. Rio never fails to amaze with its sandy beaches, carefree lifestyle, and unparalleled natural beauty. (B)

DAY 4 Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina You will be collected from your hotel and transferred by private transfer to Santiago airport to meet your flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in one of Buenos Aires elegant, historic, and picturesque neighbourhoods, Recoleta. (B) DAY 5 Buenos Aires, Argentina Spend the morning at leisure before you are collected from your hotel for a three hour afternoon city tour. We have designed this tour exclusively for our guests. You will visit the main square; Plaza De Mayo, home to the famous Casa Rosada and then continue on to the charming suburb of La Boca - the birthplace of Tango where you will have some time to wander the streets. Then head to Recoleta Cemetery, one of the most beautiful in the world. Entrance is included and your guide will point out the graves of famous Argentinians, such as Eva Peron (Evita). (B). DAY 6 Buenos Aires, Argentina You will be collected from your hotel in the afternoon for a unique half day walking tour with your own local guide. You will start by exploring the streets of the upscale and exclusive neighbourhood of Recoleta through a local’s eyes. Continue on through the beating heart of the city, Reteiro, home to many significant government buildings filled with fascinating history of Buenos Aires. Chat with your guide over a local Patagonian ice cream or a coffee, before heading over to the bohemian barrio of San Telmo to explore the local markets, tasting local specialties. You will also visit an old Conventillo and the quaint Plaza Dorrego. In the evening you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to an Asado restaurant, where you will enjoy a traditional Argentinian BBQ. A closed-door dining experience awaits you that explores new ways of serving Argentine Asado classics, along with a wine pairing menu that has also been designed to best enhance the flavours of the ingredients while presenting you with some of the best boutique wines A transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu. The spectacular Iguazu Falls that straddle the Argentine-Brazil border, are made up of 275 individual waterfalls lining a 2.7km wide horseshoe- shaped gorge. You will have the chance to experience the Falls from both the Argentinian and the Brazilian sides, the Brazilian side offering a broader, panoramic view, with the Argentinian side offering a series of catwalks that allow you to experience the Falls up close. (B) from Argentina. (B,D). DAY 7 Iguazu Falls

BRAZIL

21 Days Santiago to Santiago

The best of what South America has to offer has been handpicked ensuring you get the most out of the continent whilst travelling in comfort. Explore Santiago, then head to Buenos Aires, where you will have time to

Cusco

Lima

Rio de Janeiro

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Iguazu Falls

CHILE

experience the elegance of the city before being swept away to the mighty and spectacular Iguazu Falls. Then, moving on to Rio de Janeiro, you’ll explore the unparalleled natural beauty and the rich culture that Rio has to offer before flying to Peru. Start your Peru journey in Lima then head to Sacred Valley before arriving in the iconic Machu Picchu. Ending your journey in the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco.

Buenos Aires

Machu Picchu

Santiago

Ollantaytambo

Sacred Valley

ARGENTINA

Moray

Cusco

DAY 1 Arrival in Santiago, Chile Arrival day in the Chilean capital of Santiago. You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel by private car transfer. The rest of the day is yours to recover from your flight. DAY 2 Santiago, Chile Spend your morning getting to know Santiago on a half day city tour. You will visit the highlights this cosmopolitan city has to offer. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the local area where your hotel is located. Barrio Lastarria is an upmarket, vibrant, and safe neighbourhood, home to some of Santiago’s best cafes, bars, and restaurants with lots of boutique retail stores. (B) DAY 3 Santiago, Valparaiso and the Casablanca Valley, Chile This morning we will head west, the first stop will be in the Casablanca Valley, famous for its many wineries where we will stop in at a cellar door to enjoy a premium wine tasting. Then continuing onto Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is one of Chile’s largest coastal cities. Its charming and picturesque colourful houses hang from the hills that surround the city and create a natural amphitheatre where the historic port life blends with the cultural life on the hills. In the afternoon you will be dropped back to your hotel in Santiago. (B)

Why you will love this itinerary

In three weeks, you will experience some of South America’s best cities, covering Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Peru and visiting the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Machu Picchu, Cusco and Iguazu Falls. You will experience the contrast between vibrant capital cities such as Buenos Aires and Rio and ancient cities such as Cusco and Machu Picchu. Gain an insight into the fascinating and colourful culture of Peru as you travel to the pre-Columbian capital of the Incas, Cusco, along with the beautiful Sacred Valley. Experience many amazing sights and cities at a pace where there is plenty of time to explore. Each night you will stay in superior accommodation ensuring your journey is comfortable.

Recoleta cemetery, Buenos Aires

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