Chile, Argentina & Brazil
See some of the most beautiful places South America has to offer
Take 14 action-packed nights to explore the natural beauty and astounding cities of Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. From each country's capital to national parks and iconic waterfalls, this vacation is two weeks of postcard-worthy scenery and cultural metropolises.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Santiago (SCL), out of Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- 2 nights in Santiago at the MR. Hotel, or similar
- Excursion to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar (8 hours)
- One-way, economy class flight from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ)
- 2 nights in Puerto Natales at the Hotel Costraustralis, or similar
- Excursion to Torres del Paine
- 3 nights in El Calafate at the Hotel Kosten Aike, or similar
- Todo Glaciares Navigation Tour
- Glacier Sur Pioneros tour with lunch at Estancia Nibepo Aike (8 hours)
- One-way, economy class flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Buenos Aires (AEP)
- 2 nights in Buenos Aires at the Hotel Kenton Palace, or similar
- Buenos Aires City Tour (4 hours)
- One-way, economy class flight from Buenos Aires (AEP) to Foz do Iguassu (IGR)
- Argentinian Falls Tour (7.5 hours, en route from airport to hotel)
- 2 nights in Foz do Iguassu at the Hotel Recanto Cataratas, or similar
- Brazilian Falls Tour (2.5 hours)
- One-way, economy class flight from Foz do Iguassu (IGU) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro at the Hotel Pestana Rio Atlantica, or similar
- Corcovado & Rio Beaches Tour (4 hours)
- Sugar Loaf & Downtown Rio de Janeiro Tour (4 hours)
- Breakfast daily
*Please note: City Tourist Tax is not included and you will be required to pay in destination. City taxes are typically $1.00 USD per person per night
Great Ways to Explore
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Explore Chile’s capital and the mesmerizing towns and cities surrounding it.
- Enjoy adventuring through the majestic Les Glaciers National Park, home to a thousand year old ice mass.
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Snap photo after photo while exploring Argentina’s half of Iguassu Falls, then explore it again from Brazil’s side!
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Relax and enjoy the view on a cable car ride up to the top of Sugar Loaf, which provides amazing panoramic views of Brazil’s capital city.
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Experience the life thriving through Rio de Janeiro’s downtown, filled with bars, restaurants, and the mist-visit: Lapa.
Pack your hiking boots and your camera, you’re going to three amazing countries: Chile, Argentina, and Brazil! Explore the amazing natural wonders that are unlike anything else in the world while staying in capital cities.
Begin in Chile, where you'll get to stay in Santiago, its capital, and explore it on a guided tour as well, so you don't miss a thing! Enjoy visiting Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Torres del Paine, and so much more! See some of the most amazing highlights the area between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean has to offer!
Then, you'll continue to Argentina, where you get to experience the raw beauty of Glaciar Sur Pioneros. Enjoy the splendor of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital, as well as the absolutely breathtaking Iguassu Falls, which runs from one country into another. Explore the Argentinian side first, then cross to Brazil to explore the other side.
Travel on to Brazil after exploring the falls it shares with Argentina, and continue to Rio De Janeiro. With so many unusual and amazing sights, it's difficult to pick what you want to see first. Luckily, your amazing bilingual tour guides will help guide you smoothly through the highlights of the area. From Corcovado to the beautiful beaches along the coast, to Sugar Loaf and the lively downtown of Rio De Janeiro. This is the last stop on your whirlwind journey, and it is worth the wait.
Helpful links for travel to Chile:
Helpful links for travel to Argentina:
Helpful links for travel to Brazil:
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Santiago (SCL), out of Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- 2 nights in Santiago at the MR. Hotel, or similar
- Excursion to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar (8 hours)
- One-way, economy class flight from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ)
- 2 nights in Puerto Natales at the Hotel Costraustralis, or similar
- Excursion to Torres del Paine
- 3 nights in El Calafate at the Hotel Kosten Aike, or similar
- Todo Glaciares Navigation Tour
- Glacier Sur Pioneros tour with lunch at Estancia Nibepo Aike (8 hours)
- One-way, economy class flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Buenos Aires (AEP)
- 2 nights in Buenos Aires at the Hotel Kenton Palace, or similar
- Buenos Aires City Tour (4 hours)
- One-way, economy class flight from Buenos Aires (AEP) to Foz do Iguassu (IGR)
- Argentinian Falls Tour (7.5 hours, en route from airport to hotel)
- 2 nights in Foz do Iguassu at the Hotel Recanto Cataratas, or similar
- Brazilian Falls Tour (2.5 hours)
- One-way, economy class flight from Foz do Iguassu (IGU) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
- 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro at the Hotel Pestana Rio Atlantica, or similar
- Corcovado & Rio Beaches Tour (4 hours)
- Sugar Loaf & Downtown Rio de Janeiro Tour (4 hours)
- Breakfast daily
*Please note: City Tourist Tax is not included and you will be required to pay in destination. City taxes are typically $1.00 USD per person per night
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Explore Chile’s capital and the mesmerizing towns and cities surrounding it.
- Enjoy adventuring through the majestic Les Glaciers National Park, home to a thousand year old ice mass.
-
Snap photo after photo while exploring Argentina’s half of Iguassu Falls, then explore it again from Brazil’s side!
-
Relax and enjoy the view on a cable car ride up to the top of Sugar Loaf, which provides amazing panoramic views of Brazil’s capital city.
-
Experience the life thriving through Rio de Janeiro’s downtown, filled with bars, restaurants, and the mist-visit: Lapa.
Pack your hiking boots and your camera, you’re going to three amazing countries: Chile, Argentina, and Brazil! Explore the amazing natural wonders that are unlike anything else in the world while staying in capital cities.
Begin in Chile, where you'll get to stay in Santiago, its capital, and explore it on a guided tour as well, so you don't miss a thing! Enjoy visiting Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Torres del Paine, and so much more! See some of the most amazing highlights the area between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean has to offer!
Then, you'll continue to Argentina, where you get to experience the raw beauty of Glaciar Sur Pioneros. Enjoy the splendor of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital, as well as the absolutely breathtaking Iguassu Falls, which runs from one country into another. Explore the Argentinian side first, then cross to Brazil to explore the other side.
Travel on to Brazil after exploring the falls it shares with Argentina, and continue to Rio De Janeiro. With so many unusual and amazing sights, it's difficult to pick what you want to see first. Luckily, your amazing bilingual tour guides will help guide you smoothly through the highlights of the area. From Corcovado to the beautiful beaches along the coast, to Sugar Loaf and the lively downtown of Rio De Janeiro. This is the last stop on your whirlwind journey, and it is worth the wait.
Helpful links for travel to Chile:
Helpful links for travel to Argentina:
Helpful links for travel to Brazil:
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Chile!
Welcome to the beautiful capital of Chile, Santiago! Stop by your hotel and drop off your bags before heading off to see the city! Explore this interesting and historic city where the vitality of a metropolis blends beautifully with predominantly low-rise buildings, allowing beautiful views of the Andes Mountains on the horizon.
Transfer to hotel
Check-in - MR. Hotel
MR. Hotel, formerly known as Hotel Neruda, is a 4-star hotel located in the Providencia neighborhood. A few steps away from Pedro de Valdivia metro station, the hotel is ideally situated to explore the best of Santiago. Enjoy spacious and elegant guestrooms, well-equipped with air conditioning, heating, cable, and more.
Day 2. Santiago
Today you'll get to embark on an amazing tour to the cities of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. These two surround Santiago, and there you'll get to enjoy the history and beauty of the area.
Upon your return, you can find a pleasant restaurant to enjoy your last dinner in Santiago, then indulge in some of the vibrant nightlife.
Excursion to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar
Set out on a full-day excursion to see two of the cities around Santiago, Valparaiso and Vina del Mar.
Pass by Valparaiso's main square where the monument to the Naval Battle of Iquique stands surrounded by colorful neighborhoods and funicular elevators. Stand on the hillside to see the sweeping views of Valparaiso all the way down to the bay, then continue to Vina del Mar.
Enjoy the lower level city of Vina del Mar via the coastal highway that joins the two cities. Make your way through the commercial heart of the port and be sure to have you camera ready for some stunning coastline pictures.
Day 3. Santiago - Puerto Natales
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel before taking a plane from Santiago to Punta Arenas where you'll be transferred to Puerto Natales! Touch down at the "City at the End of the World" and take the time to explore a bit. You can admire the European influence blended into the city, or explore the Fjord of Last Hope.
Transfer to Santiago Airport (SCL)
Fly to Punta Arenas!
Transfer to Puerto Natales hotel
Check-in - Costaustralis Hotel Patagonia
Dig in while staying at the Hotel Costaustralis, which offers its own restaurant, bar, lounge, and coffee shop/cafe for your convenience. Guests can also take advantage of free buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a business center, conference rooms, free parking, and a pool and hot tub that offers stunning views.
Rooms are comfortable, and provide work desks, cable TV, private bathrooms with bathtubs, and beautiful mountain views. the Teniente J. Gallardo Airport is just under 4 miles away.
Day 4. Puerto Natales
Explore some of the most spectacular scenery while touring through the Torres del Paine National Park.
If navigating the majesty of a park like no other hasn't tired you out by the end of the day, you can continue exploring this city in all of its historical splendor and natural beauty on your own this evening.
Excursion to Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales
Visit amazing viewpoints like Los Cuermos and Lago Pehoe, the amazing Salto Grande, or "Big Waterfall", Lago Grey with its views of the Grey Glacier, and the Administration of the Park. Enjoy the beautiful flora of the park, and keep an eye out for the exotic fauna, including exotic birds, foxes, swans, and herds of guanacos.
Day 5. Puerto Natales - El Calafate
Enjoy a morning packing away your belongings and picking up breakfast before making your way from Puerto Natales, Chile to El Calafate, Argentina. Gawk at more beautiful glaciers throughout this area, and enjoy the pleasant shores of Lake Argentino. Relax among the developing city center, where hotels, restaurants, tourist centers and more have been springing up.
Transfer from Puerto Natales to Cancha Carrera
Transfer from Cancha Carrera to El Calafate
Check-in - Hotel Kosten Aike
Just two blocks from the mall and with quick access to the International Airport, the Kosten Aike Hotel stands in an amazing location with an impressive Alpine style. The striking hotel offers a fitness center, a sauna, a spa, a bar and restaurant, free parking, a free daily breakfast buffet, and free Wi-Fi.
Rooms at the Kosten Aike offer cable TV, a minibar, a safe, heating, a telephone, a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries, and a work desk. Guests are welcome to make use of the game room which features table tennis, a lunge, and billiards, as well as business center facilities including computers. With the city center and bus terminal only 650 feet away, the Argentinian Museum of Toys, the Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church, and Gnome Village all within a 10 minute walk, the hotel offers easy access to plenty of activities! The Ice Museum, Lagina Nimez, and El Calafate Regional Museum is also nearby!
Day 6. El Calafate
Depart from your hotel for Punta Bandera Port, where a boat will be waiting on Argentino Lake to whisk you away on your included Todo Glaciares Navigation Tour.
Todo Glaciares Navigation Tour
Navigate Argentino Lake towards the Upsala Glacier, one of the largest among the continental ices. After crossing “Boca del Diablo,” the route heads west. While the scenery turns into woods and high mountains with hanging glaciers, the boat finds itself surrounded by enormous icebergs, proof of Upsala Glacier´s regression process. Then, sail the Spegazzini Canal. Here, you may disembark to stroll the Bahía de Todos los Glaciares to Spegazzini shelter. After the tour, you will return to Punta Bandera Port.
Day 7. El Calafate
Today you'll get to experience Argentina's main must-see: Los Glaciares National Park. Your entrance fee is covered as well as a guided tour through its astounding and untouched beauty.
Glaciar Sur Pioneros tour with lunch at Estancia Nibepo Aike
A must for all visitors to Argentina is a visit to Glacier Perito Moreno at Los Glaciares National Park. It forms part of the Patagonian Continental Ice Field from which 13 glaciers descend on the Atlantic side to flow into the Viedma and Argentino lakes. The Perito Moreno glacier is 3.12 miles wide and 197 feet high above Argentino Lake.
The glacier is one of the few in the world which still advances forming a wall and containing the Brazo Rico waters. Every four or five years, the water pressure is so strong that it breaks into multiple pieces giving an overwhelming spectacle that is truly impossible to explain. The continuous slides from its frozen walls astonish you at any time throughout the year.
Los Glaciares National Park entrance is about 50 miles from El Calafate town. Today, you will be able to admire breathtaking glacier views while walking tours through the catwalks.
Day 8. El Calafate - Buenos Aires
Make sure you've got your glacier photos, enjoy breakfast, and hop on a plane to the beautiful metropolis of Buenos Aires. Delve into the old traditions still practiced in the thriving city at the center of the country's political, intellectual, and economic life. Indulge in luxury boutiques, the charming culture tucked into its corners, and a wide array of museums, art galleries, parks, and more.
Transfer to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Fly to Buenos Aires!
Transfer to Buenos Aires hotel
Check-in - Hotel Kenton Palace Buenos Aires
Indulge your senses while staying at the Kenton Palace in Buenos Aires, which features a restaurant and its own wine cellar. International dishes, pizza specialties, a daily buffet breakfast, and of course a wide array of wine choices are all available at the hotel, as well as a spa that offers massages, a fitness center, and a steam room.
Rooms come equipped with free Wi-Fi, a plasma TV, air conditioning, private bathrooms, free toiletries, and a safe. The hotel with within walking distance of Buenos Aires' Main Square and Argentina's Government House, as well as the Plaza de Mayo metro station, which is only 650 feet away.
Day 9. Buenos Aires
Today you'll enjoy a guided tour of some of the best Buenos Aires has to offer, including the famed 9 de Julio Avenue. Explore cathedrals, museums, and even a unique mausoleum.
Afterward, wander the city yourself, revisiting your favorite sites or discovering new ones. If you're lucky enough to be in Buenos Aires on a Sunday, the antique fair in San Telmo's is a must-see.
A Tip For Your Trip: On Sundays, you will have the opportunity to stroll around Plaza Dorrego on your own at the end of the tour. The transfer back to your Hotel has to be arranged individually in this case and is paid on the spot.
Buenos Aires City Tour (4 hours)
Your city tour of Buenos Aires starts at the famous 9 de Julio Avenue, known as the widest avenue in the world! Pass by the beautiful Colon Theater, the cultural pride of Buenos Aires, and arrive at the main square Plaza de Mayo, which is surrounded by Casa Rosada (Government House), Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (first City Hall). Visit the inside of the Metropolitan Cathedral, which holds the remains of General José de San Martín (Argentina's national hero).
Your next stop is La Boca, a colorful neighborhood of painted houses with the famous "Caminito" street.
The tour ends in the city's northern districts. Drive to the green neighborhood of Palermo with its parks and artificial lakes. Then, visit Recoleta with its elegant boutiques and restaurants. At the famous Recoleta cemetery, you will find the grave of Eva Duarte, known as Eva Perón (Evita). The mausoleums and pantheons reflect the architectural diversity from Argentina's different cultures.
Day 10. Buenos Aires - Foz do Iguassu
Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before saying goodbye to Buenos Aires and catching your flight to the absolutely stunning Foz do Iguassu on the boarder between Argentina and Brazil.
You'll get to enjoy a spectacular tour of the falls before being dropped off at your hotel. Even though the city isn't big, the falls are a huge tourist attraction because of their remarkable beauty.
Transfer to Buenos Aires Airport (AEP)
Fly to Foz do Iguassu!
Transfer to Foz do Iguassu hotel
Situated near Iguassu Falls, a 7th Wonder of the World, Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort combines innovative architecture with the natural beauty of its surroundings. The resort is also close to Bosque Guarani zoo and Iguassu Falls International Airport. The resort offers a dizzying array of amenities suitable for the whole family. There is an aquatic park, thermal pool equipped with a poolside bar, indoor thermal pool, two restaurants, amusement square, London-style pub, and bowling alley, disco club, game rooms, library, spa, Each of the modern and comfortable 300 rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars.
Argentina Falls Tour from Iguazu Airport to Hotel (7.5 hours)
On the way to your hotel, take a stop at the amazing Argentinian side of the Iguassu Falls, where your bilingual guide will show you through the stunning landscape. Stop in at the visitor center with time to walk the upper and lower trail between the waterfalls.
Then, its all aboard the Ecological Jungle-train that takes you to Devil Canyon Station, where a short walk will bring you to Devil's Gorge. Once you've enjoyed this tour, you'll be dropped off at your hotel.
Day 11. Foz do Iguassu
Indulge in a lovely breakfast before taking a day trip into Brazil to explore their side of the Iguassu Falls. Enjoy a day of exploring the beautiful Iguassu National Park and be sure to bring your camera!
Brazilian Falls Tour (3.5 hours)
Day 12. Foz do Iguassu - Rio de Janeiro
Today you'll make the trip into Brazil to stay, flying all the way to Rio de Janeiro. Look up in awe at the statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking the city.
Explore the "Marvelous City" with bilingual guide assistance through this bustling explosion of culture, life, and an amazing blend of man-made and natural beauty.
Transfer to Foz do Iguassu Airport (IGU)
Fly to Rio de Janeiro!
Transfer to Rio de Janeiro hotel
Check-in - Pestana Rio Atlântica
Walking distance from world-famous attractions like Copacabana beach, the Corcovado, and Pão de Açucar, it's not just the Pestana Rio Atlântica's location that makes it an ideal accommodation. The hotel's lively atmosphere is not to be missed. Enjoy unsurpassable views of the beach from the hotel's rooftop pool, delight your tastebuds at the hotel's restaurant, and hear some of the best international and Brazilian DJs at Deck Bar.
Day 13. Rio de Janeiro
Today you'll get to enjoy a tour up Corcovado Mountain to visit the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer statue. Enjoy panoramic views of the city, and then delve into its nightlife. There's no party like a party in the high-energy downtown of Rio!
You can also enjoy strolling along its shopping district, picking out the perfect souvenirs, gifts, or both!
Half Day tour of Corcovado and Beaches (4 hours)
All aboard the cog-wheel trail in the Cosme Velho district that will take you through the Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain. The ride will give you plenty of opportunity to enjoy and get a look at the tropical greenery and amazing views of the beaches and the city, too! Once at the top, you can climb the stairs or ride the escalator the very top of the mountain where you can stand under the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Upon descending, you'll get to see some of the beautiful beaches Rio has to offer as well.
Day 14. Rio de Janeiro
Today you'll head to the height of Sugar Loaf, an amazing summit just on the outskirts of the city and every bit as visible as Corcovado. Your tour will also lead you through the city's downtown area, where Rio truly comes to life.
Modern skyscrapers, chic restaurants, and Lapa, the central point that Rio’s nightlife revolves around, can all be found here.
A Tip For Your Trip: The itinerary order may change based on traffic in the center of Rio.
Half Day Sugar Loaf and Downtown (4 hours)
Begin your tour in downtown Rio on 1º de Março avenue, the first commercial street built there. Make you way through as you head towards your next destination and wander by the Paco Imperial Palaca, the Banco do Brasil Cultural Center, the Candelaria Church.
Then take a bus to the Presidente Vargas avenue where you'll see the Tiradentes Square, the Metropolitian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, and Santo Antonio Church before reaching Lapa, the best place to engage in the amazing nightlife in Rio. Enjoy views of the Municipal Theater, the National Library, the Flamengo Park, and the City Council building. Then, the highlight of the tour.
Take a cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain, 1,200 feet high, and look out over Rio as you experience one of the most marvelous views in the world.
Day 15. Depart Brazil
Enjoy your breakfast before packing your souvenirs and heading to the airport to catch your flight home.