13-day Trip In South America: Mountains & Beaches

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires

Stop At: Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sing with your name, to safely take you to your hotel in downtown Buenos Aires. Check-in and rest of the day free.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 2: City Tour and Tango Show

Pass By: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
We will begin our tour by picking up all our passengers from their hotels, to start the journey through this unique city, full of passion, history, culture, and magic.

Pass By: Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Avenida 9 de Julio s/n Plaza de la Republica, Buenos Aires C1073ABA Argentina
We will continue to the one of the main avenues, Avenida 9 de Julio, where we will see the Teatro Colon and the Obelisk, an emblematic monument of the city.

Stop At: Plaza de Mayo, Av. Hipolito Yrigoyen S/N, Buenos Aires Argentina
Then we will visit the Plaza de Mayo, where we will make the first stop. The square is the historical, political and foundational epicenter. Here we will see all the emblematic buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government House, and the Cabildo (old town council).
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: San Telmo, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
The tour continues south to the old neighborhood of San Telmo, passing through Parque Lezama, we will continue further south until we reach the neighborhood of La Boca, where we will do the second stop, to see the famous Boca Juniors football stadium, one of the greatest exponents of the Argentine Passion.

Stop At: Caminito, Valle Iberlucea del Dr. y Magallenes, Buenos Aires Argentina
We will visit the famous Caminito: Attractive tourist center, full of color, magic, and history.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Barrio Palermo, Buenos Aires Argentina
Then we will pass along the Riachuelo towards the city, observing the contrast of it, going through the port towards Puerto Madero, the last and most modern neighborhood of the city, also we will see Retiro with its central square San Martín, connecting with Avenida del Libertador, we will enter the most exclusive sector of Buenos Aires, the neighborhood of Palermo, green zone of the city.

Pass By: Recoleta, Junin y Guido, Buenos Aires Argentina
Then we will circulate through the exclusive and sophisticated neighborhood of La Recoleta to end our excursion and finishing in downtown Buenos Aires.

Stop At: El Querandi, Peru 302 Capital Federal, Buenos Aires 1067 Argentina
At night, between 8 and 8:30 we will pick you up at your hotel to enjoy a beautiful dinner accompanied by an unforgettable Tango Show.
The event will take place in El Querandí, one of the most popular Tanguerías in the neighborhood of San Telmo. You will taste a three-course dinner with a wide selection of typical dishes and regional wines.
Then, witness an incredible show, which reviews the History of Tango with different dance partners and singers.
At the end, around midnight, you will be returned to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 3: Tigre Boat Ride

Stop At: San Isidro, San Isidro, Province of Buenos Aires, Central Argentina
Leave your hotel to travel north. First, we visit the luxurious city of San Isidro, where you can see old mansions and an incredible church.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tigre, Tigre, Province of Buenos Aires, Central Argentina
Then, continue to the Delta Del Tigre, a little town surrounded by channels. Here, you'll go on a boat ride through the islands and after that, we'll take you to the local market where you can buy traditional food and crafts. Return to the city short after midday.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 4: Arrival in Mendoza

Stop At: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
Departure from the hotel to the airport to board your flight to Mendoza. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 5: High mountain Tour

Stop At: Uspallata, Uspallata, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
We start traveling early in the morning, along Mendoza River, from where you can see the majestic mountain range Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam. Some of the points of interest that we'll get to see during our tour are: Uspallata, a pre hispanic of Huarpes, and the southern last point of the Inca Empire; Villages of Picheuta, polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort; Puente del Inca, among others.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Parque Provincial Aconcagua, Mendoza Argentina
When we reach the 2750 mts, go to the scenic viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua. As we keep travelling up, we can get to the village Las Cuevas (3200 mts). Between Las Cuevas and the international tunnel, there is a path that allows you up to “Cristo Redentor” monument, located 4200 meters above sea level, and symbolises the union between Argentines and Chileans. Return to Mendoza on the afternoon.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 6: Visit to wineries

Stop At: Lujan de Cuyo, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
Departure from your hotel at 2.30 pm to tour the vineyards located in the area of ​​Luján de Cuyo and Maipú. We will be able to visit two wineries, where they will show us the methods of vinification and the processes of elaboration, bottling and labelling of the wines.
To accompany the tour, there will be a wine tasting. We also make a visit to an olive farm, where we will observe the olive oil processing system and then, we will enjoy a tasting.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 7: Arrival in Santiago de Chile

Pass By: Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
Transportation service will take you from your hotel, to the airport. According to your flight itinerary, our driver will take you from Santiago airport to your hotel located downtown. The rest of the day is free to do as you please.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 8: Sightseeing Tour of Santiago

Stop At: Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
We will begin our excursion at 9 am heading towards the center of the city, where we will know its main attractions.
Along the way, we will see the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood, the Central Market, the Mapocho Station (currently the cultural diffusion space of the country) and the Museum of Fine Arts, the first in Latin America and founded in 1880.

We will learn in a different way the advances of a conservative society, thus knowing the relevant landmarks of the country's history and the great importance it has for its inhabitants.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cerro Santa Lucia, Rua Santa Lucia, Santiago 8320190 Chile
Then we will make a stop at the Santa Lucia Hill, where we will make a guided tour of the urban park, and then we will go to the Plaza de Armas where we can see the Cathedral of Santiago, the Municipality, the Post Office and National Historical Museum.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania, Plaza de la Ciudadania No. 26, Santiago 8320000 Chile
We will continue our path while we pass by the Former National Congress and the Palacio de La Moneda (the Government Palace of Chile).
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Barrio Concha y Toro, Calles Alameda, Erasmo Escala, Santiago Chile
We will also pass through the neighborhoods of the Equestrian Club, University District and Barrio Concha y Toro.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Faba Design & Handicraft, Alonso de Cordova 4227, Santiago Chile
Finally and before returning to our hotels, we will take a walk through the Modern Santiago and visit the Faba store, which specializes in making jewelry in Lapis Lazuli, a precious stone found only in Chile and Afghanistan.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 9: Viña del Mar and Valparaiso

Stop At: Vina del Mar, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso Region
We will leave between 8 and 9 am to travel towards the Pacific coast , crossing the valleys of Casablanca and Curacaví.
Our first visit begins in Viña del Mar, also known as "La Garden City ”thanks to the large number of parks and gardens that it has. We will make a stop at Quinta Vergara, where the palace of the same name is located; Palacio Carrasco, a heritage building of the twentieth century; and a Moai from Easter Island will be known.
Then, we will continue towards the most important coastal edge of the central coast, and then get to know the famous flower clock of the city.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Region
Then we will arrive at the city of Valparaíso, declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by Unesco.
It is characterized by the presence of multicolored houses in the hills, parks and various national monuments. One of these attractions is the Sotomayor Square, an important civic square in the city, located on the banks of one of the main ports in Chile.
Finally, at this point we will navigate through the bay of the port, from where we will fully appreciate the view of Valparaíso.
In the afternoon we will return to our selected hotels in Santiago.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 10: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Stop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
We will take you from your hotel to the airport, where you will board your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Once there, a driver will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name, to take you safely to your hotel in downtown.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 11: Corcovado and Sugar Loaf

Stop At: Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
The tour start with the passengers pick up in their hotels to go visit the Corcovado Hill and Christ the Redeemer statue, located at 710 meters high. It is one of the most visited places in the city, and also is an eco-tour, as the Corcovado hill is located inside the National Park of Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world.

From the summit of the hill we can see the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the north of the city and several beach.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, Portao 3 Portao 3 - Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20271-130 Brazil
After contemplating the wonderful panoramic view of the city, we will drive to the legendary Maracanã Stadium, where we stop so you can visit the Maracanã Museum.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai, Rua Marques de Sapucai, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22640-100 Brazil
After that we will stop at the famous Carnival avenue, Sambodromo, with access to the Samba Museum and entrance at the Apoteose Square.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sugarloaf Mountain, Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-255 Brazil
After lunch in a traditional BBQ restaurant will visit the Sugar Loaf Mountain, located at 395 meters above sea level, in the middle of the Guanabara Bay.
The climb is done by a glass cable-car up to the mountain summit, from where we will enjoy a wonderful 360° view of the Guanabara Bay, Copacabana, Urca, Botafogo, Flamengo and its surroundings.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Escadaria Selaron, Rua Joaquim Silva S/N, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-110 Brazil
Before the end of the tour, we will pass through the Historic City Center with stops in the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Selarón Staircase, passing in the famous Arcos of Lapa. Return to the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 12: Guanabara Bay Boat Ride

Stop At: Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
We will board the ship, to departure at 09.30 AM, giving us the possibility to get to know the city of Rio de Janeiro from a completely different perspective: from the sea to land.

On 01st January of 1502, a group of Portuguese explorers led by Gaspar de Lemos discovered the Guanabara Bay. Since it was January and the bay seemed to be the mouth of a great river, explorers called the area Rio de Janeiro (River of January). Based on the volume of water, Guanabara Bay is the largest in the world, and includes several islands, such as Governor's Island and the Snake Island.

The ship will sail the coast of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi, revealing the beauty of the beaches of Flamengo, Botafogo and Urca, the Pao de Acucar, the Fort of São João, Fort Lage, the Fortress of Santa Cruz, Adão and Eva, Jurujuba, Icaraí, Charitas and São Francisco beaches, Stone Itapuca, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Gragoatá beach, Mocanguê Island , the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, Enxadas Island, Cais do Porto, the Museum of Modern Art and Monument to the fallen on World War II.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star Hotel

Day 13: Farewell of Rio

Stop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
According to your flight itinerary, you will be transferred to the airport, to continue your journey or return home.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.