15 days tour

South American Odyssey

$ 6,701 .00 USD

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South American Odyssey

This tour includes:

Accommodation

15 nights accommodation included

Guide

The services of a tour director included

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Others

Iguazu National Park Ecological Jungle Train Metropolitan Cathedral Sugar Loaf Mountain Cerro Campanario Corcovado Mountain Recoleta Cemetery

Meals

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 7 dinners

Transport

Motorcoach; boat cruise. Free wi-fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Petropolis Bird Park Tigre & Delta Cruise Undurraga Winery Chilean Folkloric Show & Dinner Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar

Others

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip South American Odyssey

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

      Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!
      At 3:30 pm, meet your Tour Director for a drive along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches to the base of 1,300-foot-high Sugarloaf Mountain. Ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can take in spectacular vistas of the city. Next, toast the start of a memorable vacation with caipirinhas, a traditional Brazilian cocktail, from atop Sugarloaf Mountain during a cocktail party.

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits atop Sugarloaf Mountain overlooking Guanabara Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Take in the breathtaking panoramic views as you join a private cocktail party with your fellow travel companions. Toast with a traditional caipirinha, Brazilโ€™s national cocktail, made with fresh lime, cachaรงa (a distilled sugarcane spirit), and sugar. Deliciosa!


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  • Day 2 Day 2: Rio De Janeiro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Rio De Janeiro

      Heavenly Views
      The cityโ€™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, itโ€™s a fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style. (B,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      EPIC RIDE Soar to the summit of Corcovado Mountain by cog railway to reach the site of the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. This crowning jewel of Rio and Brazil was constructed between 1922 and 1933. The statue of Jesus Christ stands 98 feet high (or 124 feet including the pedestal) with an arm span of 92 feet wide. Towering over the city, this piece of art is truly an engineering marvel and was even voted one the New7Wonders of the World.


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  • Day 3 Day 3: Rio De Janeiro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Rio De Janeiro

      Beaches, Boutiques & Bites
      A full day at leisure to enjoy Rio. Relax on one of the world-famous beaches or take advantage of the world-class shopping or fine dining. (B)

      FREE TIME TIPS
      EXPLORE MORE Spend free time in Rio de Janeiro with an optional excursion to Petropolis, (mountain resort and former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II). This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO app.


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  • Day 4 Day 4: Rio De Janeiroโ€“Iguassu Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Rio De Janeiroโ€“Iguassu Falls

      What a Rush!
      A flight from Rio takes you to Iguassu Falls. Experience the clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth that make this an unforgettable natural wonder. Head into Brazilโ€™s Iguassu National Park to enjoy the magnificent panorama of waterfalls from the Brazilian side. Your Local Guide introduces the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide rushing torrent. With some cataracts as high as 250 feet, Iguassu Falls is nothing short of hypnotic! (B,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      NATURAL WONDERS Explore incredible Iguassu National Park (Brazilian side) and walk the pathways skirting Iguassu Falls. Watch for amazing wildlife in this protected area, including toucans, agoutis, giant otters, anteaters, tapir, and even jaguars!


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  • Day 5 Day 5: Iguassu Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Iguassu Falls

      Taking the Plunge
      Today, journey across the Brazilian border by motorcoach to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls, where you will take the Ecological Jungle Train and enjoy a closer perspective on a walking tour of the falls. Meander along the walkways from atop the falls and enjoy an exhilarating view looking over the precipice of the falls as the water plunges to the rocks below. You will also have the chance to walk through the rainforest on the lower falls trails that will bring you up close to some of the smaller cataracts. Return to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      PICTURE PERFECT Iguassu National Park (Argentinean side) โ€“ From this side of the falls you get a birdโ€™s-eye view from the catwalks perched over part of the Devilโ€™s Throat, where 14 waterfalls drop more than 300 feet into the Devilโ€™s Gorge below. A completely different perspective from that of Brazilโ€™s side which is why you always need to see both sides of the falls!


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  • Day 6 Day 6: Iguassu Fallsโ€“Buenos Aires, Argentina
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Iguassu Fallsโ€“Buenos Aires, Argentina

      The Boulevards of Buenos Aires
      This morning, cross the Brazilian border into Argentina by motorcoach to transfer to the Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. After arriving, an orientation walk acquaints you with the โ€œParis of South Americaโ€ and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafรฉs. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      CITY SIGHTS Elegant European architecture, epicurean cuisine, and a cafรฉ culture to rival any rue de Paris, Buenos Aires is a city of leisurely afternoons sipping cafรฉ con leche or the choicest Argentinian wines.


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  • Day 7 Day 7: Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Buenos Aires

      Dining, Dancing & Dazzling
      Your sightseeing starts in La Boca, a vibrant district and site of the cityโ€™s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique enclave and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. At Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the Presidentโ€™s Pink House) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, housing San Martinโ€™s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Teatro Colรณn opera house before reaching Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perรณn. Next, learn how to make a traditional Argentinean dish during your empanada cooking class. After an afternoon at leisure, top off the evening at a famous Tango club. The Tango and Argentina go hand in hand and tonight you will visit a local milonga, or tango house, where professional tango dancers teach the traditional techniques of the Argentine Tango. After your lesson, enjoy a farewell dinner featuring Argentine steaks and other local specialties. Top off the evening when the professionals delight you with a Tango Show featuring the dance as it has evolved through the ages! (B,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES Immerse yourself in Argentinaโ€™s culinary culture when you learn how to make empanadas. This hands-on cooking class teaches you the different fillings and the various โ€™repulgaโ€™ techniques (how to close the empanada.) After perfecting your creation, enjoy your homemade empanada and a glass of Malbec.


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  • Day 8 Day 8: Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Buenos Aires

      Ranch Life
      Today, head into the heart of the pampas (grasslands) and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of rural, country life at a working Argentina estancia (ranch). After a traditional welcome with empanadas and local beverages, get acquainted with the lifestyle of real gauchos (cowboys) on a carriage ride through the pampas. Later, at lunch, enjoy an authentic feast, complete with world-renowned Argentine beef, salad, desserts, local wine, and live music and dance by the gauchos themselves. Top off the day with a horsemanship show by the gauchos before saying adios to the countryside and heading back to the city. (B,L)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      CULTURE & TRADITION Estancias date back to the 16th Century during Spanish colonization when conquistadors where gifted land to raise and breed cattle. Today, these lands and traditions that go along with them have been passed down from generation to generation. Today, you step into the traditional, local life of a gaucho and embrace Argentinian heritage.


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  • Day 9 Day 9: Buenos Airesโ€“Bariloche
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Buenos Airesโ€“Bariloche

      Patagonian Pleasures
      Fly south to Bariloche in Patagonia on the shores of fjord-like Lago Nahuel Huapi in the heart of Argentinaโ€™s Lake District. Arrive in the early evening and join your Tour Director for a leisurely stroll through the picturesque town. See the city hall, the clock tower in Municipality Square, and the famous chocolate factories. (B,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      CULTURAL GEMS You are in Argentina but, you feel like you are in a small town in Switzerland when in Bariloche! Use your time here to sample its famous chocolate, sip locally crafted beer, dine on world class cuisine, and take in the breathtaking views of this Patagonian mountain town.


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  • Day 10 Day 10: Bariloche
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Bariloche

      Alpine Treasures
      This chic alpine resort boasts some of the most glorious scenery in the country. Cameras should be ready for todayโ€™s guided sightseeing including a chairlift ride to a lookout point at Cerro Campanario. Youโ€™ll want to capture the vistas of surrounding lakes and Andes mountain peaks. The tour continues with a leisurely drive around the Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay followed by lunch at a local restaurant. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      EPIC RIDE Sit back and relax on the 7-minute chairlift ride to the Campanario summit at 3400 feet. From here you will experience the best views in Patagonia. Take in the sweeping vistas of the surrounding snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, and lush forests.


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  • Day 11 Day 11: Barilocheโ€“Puerto Blestโ€“Puerto Varas, Chile
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Barilocheโ€“Puerto Blestโ€“Puerto Varas, Chile

      Peak Perfection
      Set out today for your Andes Lake crossing! Board a boat for the cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest. Proceed by motorcoach and see emerald lakes, thick pine forests, and the snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains. Look out for soaring Osorno Volcano as you cross Lago Todos los Santos by catamaran. Skirt the southern shore of Lago Llanquihue on the way to Puerto Varas. Drive to your hotel along the rosebush-lined streets of this lakeside resort. (B,L,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      NATURAL WONDERS Why go around the Andes Mountains when you can cut a path directly through them? Thatโ€™s exactly what you will do today on a full-day Andes Lake Crossing from Argentina to Chile! Sail across glacial lakes, travel through national parks, stop on a remote island for lunch, watch for giant condors, and cruise past active volcanoes into Chile. Today will be an unforgettable adventure.


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  • Day 12 Day 12: Puerto Varasโ€“Puerto Monttโ€“Santiago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Puerto Varasโ€“Puerto Monttโ€“Santiago

      Summits & Seas
      Your morning tour of the nearby seaport of Puerto Montt in Chilean Patagonia takes you to the harbor brimming with fishing vessels and along a busy waterfront lined with seafood stalls. Transfer to the airport for your flight north to Santiago. Perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the countryโ€™s political, commercial, and cultural capital. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel. (B,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      LOCAL TASTES Discover a wide variety of fresh seafood during your visit to the local market in the seaside village of Angelmรณ near Puerto Montt. If seafood isnโ€™t your preference, youโ€™ll also find fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, handicrafts, and much more.


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  • Day 13 Day 13: Santiago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Santiago

      Toasts of the Town
      Today, your Local Guide traces the cityโ€™s history and heritage on a guided city tour. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, before heading to the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century cathedral. Continue into Chileโ€™s nearby wine region and visit one of Chileโ€™s oldest wineries, Cousiรฑo-Maculโ€™s. A guided tour uncovers the vine-to-wine process that produces some of the worldโ€™s finest wines. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      HISTORIC SPOT Learn the history of wine during your visit to Cousiรฑo-Maculโ€™s Winery in the Maipo Valley. Family operated since it was built in 1856, Cousiรฑo-Maculโ€™s reserve wines are estate grown, vinted, and bottled in the family tradition of six generations. Tour the hundred-year-old vines, walk through the cellars, and taste a selection of the wines.


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  • Day 14 Day 14: Santiago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Santiago

      Hasta Luego, Chile
      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. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner to celebrate a great touring adventure. (B,D)

      FREE TIME TIPS
      EXPLORE MORE Take an excursion to Valparaiso and Viรฑa del Mar. Drive through the hills of Chileโ€™s wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, and continue along the coast to nearby Viรฑa del Mar. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.


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  • Day 15 Day 15: Santiago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Santiago

      Safe travels until we meet again!
      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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