Accommodation

- 13 nights in multi-share dorms at modern hostels. - 3 nights onboard comfortable overnight buses. - Accommodation upgrades are available on the Book Now page.

Meals

Breakfasts. (not included in hostel in Rio) Dinner during Tango Show. Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.

Others

Arrival transfer. Full-Day Big Dude Tour in Rio de Janeiro Puerto Iguazu Bus Station pickup and drop off Full-Day Tour to the Falls, Argentine Side Half-Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM (3 hours) Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks Half Day Wineries Tour Santiago de Chile Bike Tour Rafting 12 km with transfers to rafting post (Note: rafting depends on weather condition and on river condition. If rafting can’t be done the alternatives will be: Alta Montaña Full Day Excursion or Horseback Riding + Asado).

Transport

Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Iguazu - Flight upgrade is available on the Book Now page. Bus from Iguazu to Buenos Aires OW. Bus from Buenos Aires to Mendoza. Bus from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile.

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Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Guide

This is an independent tour, therefore you will be assisted by a guide during activities and excursions only.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page. Further details about your optional experiences will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. Flight upgrade from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Iguazu - This can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page.

Others

Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station Transfers to Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park Argentine side - Approximately US$30 per person Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park Brazilian side - Approximately US$30 per person Transfers to Mendoza Bus Station Pick up and drop off in Santiago de Chile Towels Accommodation upgrades - This can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page. Group - This is an independant tour. Unless someone else is also booked on your date, you will be the only ones on this tour. Pre and post-tour accommodation. Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Single supplement (Optional) - This can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page. Flight upgrade from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Iguazu - This can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page.

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Day 1 Day 1: Rio De Janeiro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Rio De Janeiro

Arrival in Rio. Transfer from International Airport and check in at selected accommodation.
Day 2 Day 2: Rio De Janeiro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Rio De Janeiro

Breakfast. Big Dude Rio de Janeiro Full Day Tour. All of Rio de Janeiro best sights in just one packed day. Details:

From 8:00 am to 9:00 am: Hotel pick-up by mini-bus

11:00 am Stop at São Conrado to watch the hang gliders land on the beach.

11:30 am Stop at Tijuca Forest for a walk around the park to experience a real rainforest.

12:15 pm Drive through the Tijuca Forest towards Christ the Redeemer.

12:40 pm Stop at Christ Statue for a visit to the top (ticket included).

14:15 pm Drive to Santa Teresa for a lunch break (not included), followed by a walk around the neighborhood

15:30 pm Drive to Lapa for a visit to the colorful steps “Escadaria Selaron”, made famous by Snoop Dog in his music video “Beautiful”.

16:30 Drive back to hotel with the option of a drop-off at Sugarloaf
Day 3 Day 3: Rio De Janeiro.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Rio De Janeiro.

Breakfast. Free day to chill out, visiting the beach or getting started to visit a “Balada” (night club)
Day 4 Day 4: Rio De Janeiro – Puerto Iguazu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Rio De Janeiro – Puerto Iguazu

Breakfast, check out and go to Rio de Janeiro Bus Station on your own. Night Bus
Day 5 Day 5: Puerto Iguazu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Puerto Iguazu

Arrival in Puerto Iguazu at about noon. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. Free day.
Day 6 Day 6: Puerto Iguazu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Puerto Iguazu

Breakfast. 8 am Full Day Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side: This Tour take will you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park. It preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna.

The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park.

You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the Tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the " Two sisters Falls", the "Bossetti Fall", the "Hidden Fall", a panoramic view of "San Martin island " and the "Union Fall".

Later you walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic "San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls.

Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to "Devil’s Throat" station. From there, after 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular "Devil’s Throat", where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows.
Day 7 Day 7: Puerto Iguazu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Puerto Iguazu

Breakfast. 8 am Excursion to the Falls Brazilian Side, half day: Your guides take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine water falls

You will get close to "Floriano", "Deodoro," and "Benjamin" waterfalls, and the walkways lead you also to "Santa Maria Falls." (Beware of visa needs if going to the Brazilian side, eg: Australia, USA, Canada, China, etc)
Day 8 Day 8: Puerto Iguazu – Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Puerto Iguazu – Buenos Aires

Breakfast. 11 am: Check out. Transfer to Puerto Iguazu Bus Station to take the overnight bus to Buenos Aires.
Day 9 Day 9: Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Buenos Aires

Arrival in Buenos Aires. Check in at selected accommodation
Day 10 Day 10: Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Buenos Aires

Breakfast. 8.45 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, see the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in Plaza de Mayo area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca colorful neighborhood, which was seat of immigrants - mainly Italians - and now home of some artists.

Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found.

Free afternoon.
Day 11 Day 11: Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Buenos Aires

Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening, MADERO TANGO SHOW with transfer in and out-

To watch from the most spectacular window in the city the blend of the river that brought the immigrants who would give birth to tango, with the most modern buildings of Argentina, is to acknowledge that tango is alive.

To enjoy “experiencing Madero Tango” is to really get to know where tango lives. This musical genre recently declared human heritage is much more than the memory of its golden decades. Today, tango moves your nerve, impassions you, woes you… It is definitely alive and it is the real and vivid story of everyday life. Madero Tango is the only place of its kind where the present and the past merge to create a bond between the audience and tango that is never forgotten.

Seating from the 3rd to the 5th Row, Side of the Stage, and the 1st and 2nd Rows, Running Perpendicular to the Stage. It also makes it possible for the customers to choose an entrée, a main course and a dessert from among a variety of five options. A bottle of wine, local production, every two customers of the famous Malbec, Cabernet or Chardonnay grapevines is also included. Customers will also have the option of drinking a soft drink or a beer chop per person.
Day 12 Day 12: Buenos Aires-Mendoza
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Buenos Aires-Mendoza

Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the evening, departure to Mendoza by night bus.
Day 13 Day 13: Mendoza
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Mendoza

Arrival in Mendoza and check in. At 2.30 pm, Half Day Winery Tour: These Tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by immigrants, using irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians. They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines.

You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest available technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labeling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: 2.30 pm. Sundays 08.30 am
Day 14 Day 14: Mendoza
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Mendoza

Breakfast. 9.30 am: Rafting 12 km (or High Mountain Tour): The Rafting takes place in Potrerillos, a village located 60 km south west from Mendoza city, in heart of the Precordillera, the range before the High Mountains. The landscape is of 5000 meters snowy peaks, desert and colorful rocks.

Rafting is one of the most important adventure sport in Mendoza. It is not necessary to have previous experience, the rafts can hold 6 people plus 1 guide that will provide the necessary security information and the mini course to handle the boat.

The activity is based in the Mendoza River. The base of operations is located on the banks of the river and has locker rooms, showers, two pools and solarium among other things, so it is a great place to spend a beautiful day on the mountain besides doing a Rafting. Rapids are grade III. For rafting bring some clothes and a pair of shoes to get changed after the activity. A rafting wetsuit is provided, but whatever you decide to wear underneath the wetsuit is going to get wet. Bring also a towel, sun protection (hat, sun block), water and food (or money to buy some), swimming suit (remember there are two pools at the base) and warm clothes for after rafting. Back to town at 5 pm
Day 15 Day 15: Mendoza-Santiago De Chile
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Mendoza-Santiago De Chile

Breakfast. Check out. In the morning, departure to Santiago by bus and time to relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful scenery roads in west Argentina. It is a day bus so don´t fall asleep and try to catch a glimpse of the Aconcagua, the highest peak in the American Continent (almost 7.000 meters). Arrival during the evening. Accommodation.
Day 16 Day 16: Santiago De Chile
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Santiago De Chile

Breakfast. Santiago Bike Tour: 09:30 am – 12.30 pm: This Tour shows you the popular culture and everyday life in Santiago. Multiculturalism, urban art and diverse religions in Patronato; fruit and vegetables in La Vega Market; history in the Plaza de Armas. All part of the many experiences on this unforgettable Tour of Santiago, Chile.

Stops: Bellavista Neighborhood, La Chascona: Pablo Neruda´s House, Metropolitan Park, Patronato Neighborhood, La Vega Market, Mapocho Station, Central Market, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes Museum, Forestal Park.
Day 17 Day 17: Santiago De Chile
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Santiago De Chile

Breakfast. Check out.

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17 days tour

Rio De Janeiro To Santiago De Chile - 17 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Rio De Janeiro To Santiago De Chile - 17 Days

Day 1: Rio De Janeiro

Day 2: Rio De Janeiro

Day 3: Rio De Janeiro.

Day 4: Rio De Janeiro – Puerto Iguazu

Day 5: Puerto Iguazu

Day 6: Puerto Iguazu

Day 7: Puerto Iguazu

Day 8: Puerto Iguazu – Buenos Aires

Day 9: Buenos Aires

Day 10: Buenos Aires

Day 11: Buenos Aires

Day 12: Buenos Aires-Mendoza

Day 13: Mendoza

Day 14: Mendoza

Day 15: Mendoza-Santiago De Chile

Day 16: Santiago De Chile

Day 17: Santiago De Chile

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