13-Day Trip South America: Mountains & Beaches

ort, 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

We will visit the famous Caminito: Attractive tourist center, full of color, magic, and history.

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.

Then we will circulate through the exclusive and sophisticated neighborhood of La Recoleta to end our excursion and finishing in downtown Buenos Aires.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plaza de Armas is the starting point of Chile, also called kilometer 0, it is the historic heart of Santiago. Here you can admire the Metropolitan Cathedral and other historical buildings that surround the square such as the Municipality, the Post Office and the History Museum.

We will continue to the Palacio de La Moneda, this iconic building is the presidential headquarters of Chile. You can learn about its history and architecture, as well as watch the changing of the guard if it coincides with the tour schedule.

Then we will go towards the charming Lastarria neighborhood, known for its bohemian atmosphere, cobblestone streets, cafes, art and culture shops. It is an ideal place to walk and explore.

On one side of this picturesque neighborhood is Cerro Santa Lucía. If it is open and time permits, we can climb to a natural viewpoint with gardens and trails that offer impressive panoramic views of the city and the Andes.

We will continue climbing through the capital until we reach the Bellavista neighborhood, we will explore this vibrant neighborhood, famous for its lively nightlife, colorful murals and picturesque architecture. Here you will also find La Chascona, one of the houses of Pablo Neruda, the famous Chilean poet.

We will start our tour from your hotel in Santiago around 08:00 am, on a 120 km trip to the Pacific Ocean. We will appreciate the diversity of the landscape of the Curacaví Valley, to follow the Casablanca Valley, which is best known for the great production of white wine of Sauvignon Blanc strain.

We will arrive at Valparaíso, where we will be surprised with its houses anchored in the hills and its picturesque landscapes. We will know the Victory Square, Sotomayor Square, the Monument to the Naval Glories, and the Paseo 21 de Mayo where we will go up to the viewpoint to appreciate one of the most important ports in the country.

Plaza Victoria, also called Plaza de La Victoria, is located in the El Almendral sector of the city plan of Valparaíso. From the second half of the 19th century it became important as a social center of the city.

We will go up to the viewpoint to appreciate one of the most important ports in the country.

We will take a walk along Cerro Alegre, getting on the different elevators, to blend in with the local environment. This neighborhood is recognized for its colorful, novel and comfortable architecture mixed with the nature and profuse arrangement of gardens that contribute to accentuate the pictures.

We will continue the tour to Viña Del Mar, known as The Garden City. The first stop is The Flower Clock which has become one of the most popular tourist sites for visitors, and according to the locals, those who photograph themselves with it behind their backs will return to Viña del Mar.

Our next stop is the Casino Municipal de Viña del Mar, inaugurated in 1930 to enhance the city today is consider as an historical and architectural interest place.

We will take a walk through this beautiful locality of staggered buildings on the slopes of the hills and an extensive beach epicenter of summer fun for locals and visitors. Here we will have time to take a lunch and walk around the beach (lunch not included).

On our return to Santiago along the coastal path, we will visit the emblematic Quinta Vergara, known for its International Song Festival. We will arrive into Santiago around 6PM.

we will have free time until they pick us up from tour hotels to go to the Santiago International Airport.

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.

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.

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.

After that we will stop at the famous Carnival avenue, Sambodromo, with access to the Samba Museum and entrance at the Apoteose Square.

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.

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.

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.

According to your flight itinerary, you will be transferred to the airport, to continue your journey or return home.