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An exciting journey across the Andes, from Chile to the spectacular Iguazu Falls in Argentina
This twin country holiday takes you from the Pacific coast of Chile to the Atlantic coast of Argentina and over the impressive Andes mountain range. Begin in the modern capital of Santiago with a full day visit to the colourful seaside town of Valparaiso. Take an exciting journey across the Andes mountains and down into Mendoza, a popular wine region where you will enjoy a full day tour sampling the produce of various wineries. Fly to Buenos Aires and spend a few days exploring this cosmopolitan city before ending your trip at the spectacular Iguazu Falls. Extend your trip with a few nights in Rio de Janeiro.
Arrival in Santiago
INCLUDES : Lunch
Santiago city tour
This entertaining half day tour consists of visiting the main attractions of Santiago, the country’s most important cultural, cosmopolitan and artistic hub. We start out with a visit to the high points of the city’s civic centre, such as Cerro Santa Lucia (a centrally located historic urban park), the La Moneda Palace (presidential offices) and the traditional Plaza de Armas square, a meeting place for Santiago’s diverse and multicultural expressions. Buildings of historical value can be found in the neighbourhood, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, National Museum of History and Central Post Office. We later walk through the Parque Forestal, a park running parallel to the Mapocho river with a variety of tree species offering a refreshing break from the urban agitation of the city’s centre. We’ll visit the nearby Museo de Bellas Artes (National Museum of Fine Arts) and continue on to Barrio Bellavista, Santiago’s bohemian neighbourhood, with some of the best bars and restaurants in the city. Return to hotel.
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Valparaiso and Vina del Mar excursion
Morning departure to enjoy a delightful visit to two cities located on the Pacific coast that are just one hour and half by car from Santiago. Our drive will take us through Casablanca, known for its fine vineyards where we can pause for a wine-tasting experience. Once we arrive to the coast, we’ll first visit Viña del Mar, also known as the “Garden City” because of its beautiful beaches, lovely parks and flower garden landscapes. The peaceful seascape is an attractive complement for the city’s modern streets and infrastructure, turning it into an entertaining hub in constant movement. Our second destination is the picturesque city-port of Valparaiso, founded in the 16th century. The port was declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 2003 and offers a unique and fascinating architectural adventure. Built on several steep hills above the port, the homes and buildings on the hillsides can be reached by walking along its streets, climbing the long stairs or take the cable cars built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Colorful homes dot the hills forming an irresistible landscape for photo enthusiasts and lovers of traditional sites. End of tour and return to Santiago.
INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch
Catch a bus from Santiago to Mendoza across the Andes
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Vineyard and Olive oil tour
Mendoza is home to excellent wineries but is also an important industry of olive oils. Due to this, this tour has been designed to share and teach about these two products through important winemakers and olive oil producers in the region. The tour begins in the morning, from your hotel and then we head to our first visit, the prestigious winery of Don Manuel Villafañe where we will taste our first wines. From here, we will head to visit a family-owned Olive oil Factory, Pasrai, for a taste of flavors including olive oils, olive pastes and sundried tomatoes, accompanied by homemade breads. Our next tour and tasting takes place at the winery of Luigi Bosca followed by a picnic of regional flavors in the winery Altavista.
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Flight from Mendoza - Buenos Aires
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Half day city tour
Enjoy a guided city tour of the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires. Visits include the main square know as Plaza de Mayo, the colourful port neighbourhood of La Boca, the modern and upcoming region of Puerto Madero, the residential neighbourhoods of Palermo and La Recoleta and the tour finishes with a visit to the Recoleta cemetery the resting place of Eva Peron.
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Day at leisure
Free day in Buenos Aires. A popular day trip is to catch the ferry across the Rio Plata and explore the Uruguayan town of Colonia. There a regular ferry crossing the straight and the town of Colonia is small and compact enough to explore on foot.
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls
Private transfer to the airport for your flight north to the Iguazu Falls. Once you arrive into Puerto Iguazu you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
INCLUDES : Breakfast, Dinner
Argentinian side of the falls excursion
Depart from the hotel to visit the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls. On arrival at the national park visitors board a train which takes them to the starting point of various trails around national park. One of the walkways takes you to the ‘Devils Throat’ allowing you feel the raw power of the waterfalls. After exploring a number of the different trails allowing you to see the waterfalls from a number of different angles you are transported back to your hotel.
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Brazilian side of the falls excursion - Departure for the UK
You are collected from your hotel and then cross the border into Brazil and onto the Iguazu national park. Once inside the park you explore the boardwalks which lead along the side of the Iguazu River for nearly a kilometre. On this walk it is possible to see San Martin Island and some of the 275 different waterfalls including Bossetti and the Three Musketeers. At the end of the walk you reach an observation deck giving you a unique and close up view of the Devils throat. At the end of the tour you are taken to the Foz do Iguazu airport for your flight back to the UK via Sao Paulo.
INCLUDES : Breakfast
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Luciano K is a recently opened boutique hotel in the bohemian neighbourhood of Lastarria. The hotel is in one the most famous buildings in Santiago, and when the building opened in 1920's it was the tallest building inChile. The hotel is ideally situated for exploring the sights of Santiago, and the hotel is within walking distance many of Santiago's main attractions.
All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.
From 1st December 2023 - 15th December 2024
from £3,315pp
from 1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
from £3,359pp
Important info
Documentation - It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. We regret that we cannot accept liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If failure to have all necessary travel and other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.
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Vaccination - Please check with your doctor or health professional on the type of vaccinations you may require to travel to Brazil and ensure that you give enough time before departure to undergo any course of vaccination/medication required. For the most up to date travel information and advice
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