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South American Sampler
Explore the beauty of South America during this exhilarating vacation. Your trip begins in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where you visit Sugar Loaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Next, fly to Iguassu Falls to see the magnificent waterfalls and tropical foliage from the Brazilian side. Then fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina where you will tour the Metropolitan Cathedral and the burial site of Eva Peron. Finally spend time in Santiago, Chile, and visit the 18th-century cathedral on a guided sightseeing tour. From breathtaking natural scenery to bustling metropolises, this vacation gives you an incredible taste of South America's unique splendor.
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Package Inclusions
- Intra-tour flights
- Hotel accommodation
- American breakfast daily, 6 three-course dinners, including a welcome dinner in Rio, a steak dinner with Tango show in Buenos Aires, and a farewell dinner in Santiago.
- Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning and extra leg room
- Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable
- English speaking Guide
- Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; welcome dinner; sunset cocktail atop Sugar Loaf; visit Corcovado Mountains and the cathedral; enjoy a Samba show
- Iguassu Falls: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit both sides of the Falls; Ecological Jungle Train
- Buenos Aires: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cemetery of the Recoleta; enjoy a Tango show
- Santiago: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit San Cristobal Hill, the Pre-Colombian Art Museum, and the cathedral; farewell dinner
The Globus Difference
The Globus family of brands is a world leader in escorted travel with more than 75 years of operation. Globus provides vacation packages that are wonderfully diverse. There are more than 180 vacations to choose from, in over 60 countries spanning the globe. Journeys by the Globus family of brands range from 5 to 30 days and are guided by the most experienced and engaging Tour Directors. All hotels are well-located and offer first-class accommodations.
- Day 1: Board your overnight flight to South America.
- Day 2: Rio de Janeiro: Arrive in Rio de Janeiro. Welcome to South America's largest and most populous country. Rooms are ready so that you can freshen up and rest before taking a first look at Rio. This afternoon, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a drive along famous Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches to the base of 1,300-foot-high Sugar Loaf Mountain. Ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can savor spectacular vistas of the city while toasting the start of a memorable vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant.
- Day 3: Rio de Janeiro: The city's landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, crowns Corcovado Mountain, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. A scenic ride by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here, proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambodromo and visit the cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, it's a fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style, followed by a Samba show where the sheer vitality of this country explodes in a colorful extravaganza.
- Day 4: Rio de Janeiro: Enjoy a full day at leisure to fill as you wish. An optional Guanabara Bay cruise offers up gorgeous views of Rio from the harbor. This afternoon, sightseers might elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II. Spend an evening at leisure.
- Day 5: Rio de Janeiro: A full day at leisure to savor Rio. Relax on one of the world-famous beaches or participate in world-class shopping or fine dining. Alternatively, you may choose to join the optional Jeep tour to visit the Botanical Garden, with its splendid orchid exhibit, and the bird sanctuary in Tijuca National Park. Your Tour Director will be available throughout the day to advise you on any special activities or available optional tours.
- Day 6: Rio de Janeiro/Iguassu Falls: Fly to Iguassu Falls. The afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the magnificent panorama of waterfalls. The spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrential downpour-with some cataracts as high as 250 feet-is nothing short of hypnotic. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder.
- Day 7: Iguassu Falls/Buenos Aires, Argentina: Take the Ecological Jungle Train this morning and a tour of the Argentine side of the Falls before your flight to Buenos Aires. After arriving at your central hotel, an orientation walk acquaints you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés. Spend an evening at leisure.
- Day 8: Buenos Aires: Your included sightseeing this morning starts in La Boca, a colorful district and site of the city's first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique neighborhood at the mouth of the river and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and as a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President's Pink House) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, which houses San Martin's Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching the Cemetery of the Recoleta. Stroll through the famous Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires, which includes graves of some of the most influential people in Argentina, the burial site of Eva Peron. After an afternoon at leisure, savor the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital on the included evening excursion: dinner featuring Argentine steaks and other specialties, followed by a flawless performance of Latin America's most sensuous dance-the Tango!
- Day 9: Buenos Aires: Enjoy a full day at leisure, with an optional excursion to the pampas. Experience the atmosphere of Argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch). Get acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos and enjoy a barbecue lunch and the warm hospitality of your hosts before returning to the city.
- Day 10: Buenos Aires/Santiago, Chile: Depart this morning on a scenic flight over the Andes before arriving in Santiago, Chile's capital. This country is more than 10-times longer than wide, with 2,650 miles of beautiful Pacific coastline.
- Day 11: Santiago: Located in the center of the country and perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country's political, commercial, and cultural capital. Step back into the 16th century as your Local Guide traces the city's history and heritage. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, and nearby San Croistobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. After visiting the Pre-Colombian Art Museum, your tour ends at the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century cathedral. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show.
- Day 12: Santiago: The day is free for independent activities. You may want to take advantage of an optional excursion to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Drive through the undulating hills of Chile's wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, and continue along the coast to nearby Viña del Mar. This chic seaside resort with palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas truly deserves the sobriquet “Pearl of the Pacific”. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of this exciting Latin American vacation.
- Day 13: Santiago/Homebound Flight: Spend a full day at leisure or perhaps join an optional excursion to the Undurraga Winery, one of Chile's oldest, where you will learn how some of Chile's renowned wines are produced. Your homebound flight departs late this evening.
- Day 14: An early morning arrival is ideal for making homebound connections.
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