Taste of South America

13 days • Air & land
11 days • Rio de Janeiro/Santiago

PERU EXTENSION
17 days • Air & land
16 days • Rio de Janeiro/Lima
from $1252 land only

Locally hosted
Travel any day!

Your Travel Value Includes Scheduled round-trip flights when TRAVEL 360 issues the air tickets Private round-trip transfers between the airportand hotel, including baggage handling at the airport Choice of hotels in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower 10 breakfasts (B), 2 special dinners (D) including a churrascaria dinner in Rio and a steak dinner and Tango show in Buenos Aires; On Peru extension: 7 additional meals Services of an English-speaking local host throughout Sightseeing program with local guides including admission charges, where applicable Cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain; Corcovado and Rio de Janeiro city tour; Iguassu Falls; Buenos Aires city tour; Santiago city tour; Valparaiso and Vina del Mar Peru extension: Lima; Cuzco; overnight at Machu Picchu Hotel taxes and service charges TRAVEL 360 flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

NOTE: U.S. passport holders must obtain a visa to enter Brazil.

Itinerary

Day 1 DEPART USA.
Board your overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Day 2 ARRIVE RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL.
A morning arrival in one of the world’s most exciting cities. You are met and privately transferred to your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the "Cidade Maravilhosa" – Marvelous City – takes you past Copacabana and Ipanema, two of the most famous beaches in the world and inspiration for countless composers. Then take a cable car ride to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain with its spectacular 360° view of the city. Return to your hotel later this afternoon.

Day 3 RIO DE JANEIRO.
After breakfast, start your second day of sightseeing in this beautiful city. Drive by the fashionable residences of the Barra district. Then, proceed to the top of Corcovado Mountain to admire the 122-ft high, 1,400-ton granite statue of Christ the Redeemer with his arms outstretched. From here, enjoy a panoramic view of the beaches, bay, buildings and bridges below. Pass Maracana Stadium, the world’s largest with a capacity of 200,000 spectators, and continue through downtown with a stop at the New Cathedral, an astonishing building in modern architecture with a capacity of 25,000. This evening, enjoy a "churrascaria" dinner (barbeque) for which Rio is famous. (B,D)

Day 4 RIO DE JANEIRO.
Your local host will have suggestions on things to see and do. Optional excursions include an all-day schooner cruise to an offshore island as well as an evening Samba extravaganza. (B)

Day 5 RIO DE JANEIRO / IGUASSU FALLS.
Fly to Iguassu Falls; on arrival you are met and privately transferred to your hotel. Your afternoon is dedicated to exploring this magnificent panorama of waterfalls from the Brazilian side. The spectacle of this two-mile-wide torrential downpour with some cataracts as high as 250 feet, is nothing short of unbelievable. The numerous rainbows, clouds of spray and surrounding tropical growth makes this place one of nature’s wonders. (B)

Day 6 IGUASSU FALLS / BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA.
Enjoy a free morning before a guided tour of the Argentine side of the Falls. Afterward fly to Buenos Aires, the "Paris of South America." The balance of the day is at leisure in this city of broad boulevards, sidewalk cafés, mansions and monuments. Spend some time on Calle Florida, an expansive pedestrian mall where some of the finest shops are located, or relax over a cool drink in a café. (B)

Day 7 BUENOS AIRES.
Sightseeing takes you to the Plaza de Mayo. See Casa Rosada, the official residence of the Argentine president; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral; view San Telmo, the Teatro Colon, Avenida 9 de Julio, one of the widest boulevards in the world, famous Recoleta Cemetery and Palermo Park. This evening, enjoy Argentina’s famous beef and its delicious wines, watch a spectacular presentation of the popular and sensuous Tango and listen to unforgettable Pampas and Andean music. (B,D)

Day 8 BUENOS AIRES.
There are many things to do including optional sightseeing to the Pampas to experience gaucho life or a half-day trip to Colonia de Sacramento in Uruguay. Your local host will have suggestions. (B)

Day 9 BUENOS AIRES / SANTIAGO, CHILE.
Transfer to the airport for your flight across the Andes to Chile. Land in Santiago, the capital of a country with 2,650 miles of Pacific coastline. Your hotel is located in Providencia, Santiago’s showcase of fine shops and world-class restaurants. (B)

Day 10 SANTIAGO.
Santiago, Chile’s capital, is a modern city with a rich history. Founded in 1541, the city was soon destroyed by native tribes. It was rebuilt, and today is one of the largest cities in South America. Step back in time as your local guide retraces Santiago’s heritage and history. Begin at the city’s civic center and the neoclassical La Moneda Palace, home to many presidents. You’ll also visit Plaza de Armas, a picturesque square surrounded by the 18th century Cathedral Metropolitana and the central post office. Nearby is the Central Market, a colorful conglomeration of seafood, fruits, vegetables and flowers. The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure. (B)

Day 11 VALPARAISO & VIÑA DEL MAR EXCURSION.
Begin the day with a drive to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Drive through Chile’s wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso and continue along the coast to Viña del Mar. This chic seaside resort with its palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas truly deserves the name "Pearl of the Pacific." Return to Santiago later this afternoon where the balance of the day is free. (B)

Day 12 SANTIAGO / HOMEBOUND FLIGHT.
A free day before you are transferred to the airport for your overnight flight home. (B)

Day 13 ARRIVE USA.
You arrive home today.

Add Machu Picchu To Your Vacation 17 Days • Locally Hosted Days 1-11. Same as tour SMB. Day 12 SANTIAGO / LIMA, PERU. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, visit Plaza Mayor, the historical center of Lima with its Colonial treasures – the Presidential Palace, City Hall, and Archbishop’s Palace. Then visit the Cathedral which houses treasures and the remains of Pizarro. Proceed to the 16th century San Francisco Monastery, whose cloisters are adorned with tiles from Seville. Next, drive through the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores for a view of the Pacific Ocean. (B) Day 13 LIMA / CUZCO. Early morning flight to Cuzco. Take time to relax in your room in order to acclimate to the altitude of 11,444 feet. This afternoon’s tour includes Plaza del Regocijo, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and Santo Domingo Monastery. Visit legendary Koricancha and Old Town with its cobblestone streets. Also, tour several Inca ruins including the fortresses of Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay. (B) Day 14 CUZCO / MACHU PICCHU. Today’s unforgettable journey begins with a scenic rail trip through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, ascend by coach to Machu Picchu, the ruins of the "Lost City of the Incas." There are temples, houses, terraces for growing crops, and a sacrificial altar. Your guided tour of this citadel is an awe-inspiring experience. (B,L,D) Day 15 MACHU PICCHU / CUZCO. A free morning to explore at your leisure and pace. Rise early to witness an amazing sunrise over the ruins. This afternoon, return to Cuzco by rail. (B) Day 16 CUZCO / LIMA. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. This afternoon, join a tour to the famed Larco Herrera and the Archaeological Museums and marvel at its priceless collection of pre-Columbian artifacts. (B) Day 17 LIMA / HOMEBOUND FLIGHT. This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home arriving the same day. (B) The altitude of Cuzco is 11,444 feet.

 

 

TRAVEL 360 Hotels
RIO DE JANEIRO - Luxor Regente (F); Sofitel Rio de Janeiro (DLX)
IGUASSU FALLS - Das Cataratas (F); Das Cataratas - superior wing (SF)
BUENOS AIRES - Americas Towers (F); Emperador (SF)
SANTIAGO - Hotel Torremayor (F); Park Plaza (SF)

Peru extension:
LIMA - Los Delphines (F); Swissotel (SF)
CUZCO - Hotel Jose Antonio (F); Libertador (SF)
MACHU PICCHU - Hatuchay Tower (ST); Machu Picchu Pueblo (F)

Upgrade supplement to Sanctuary Lodge/Monasterio in Machu Picchu available on request.

 

 

Tour SMB Land Only Prices Per Person from   11 Days 16 Days   Twin Single Twin Single First Class $1252 $1802 $2156 $3008 Sup. First Class $1536 $2370 $2918 $4498 Travel any day If traveling alone, a "Travel Alone" supplement will apply. The “LAND ONLY” prices do not include any air. Sample economy airfares are from $1879-$2123 (tour SMB) and $2174-$2432 (with extension) and are valid from/to Miami. Airfares from other cities and U.S. departure taxes will be advised at the time of booking. Airfares and taxes are subject to change.