WONDERS OF CHILE, ARGENTINA & BRAZIL ITINERARY:
DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Santiago, Chile
Depart by overnight flight to Santiago and transfer to your
hotel. Later this afternoon, explore the city and pay a
curator-led visit to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, the country's
most important collection of pre-Hispanic artwork. Continue to
San Cristobal Hill, the modern uptown area and Los Dominicos
handicraft market. Tonight, gather with your fellow travellers
for a welcome dinner at Akarana restaurant, just a block away
from your hotel. Hotel Ritz-Carlton B D
DAY 3: Santiago
Tour some of Chile's most famous wineries today, including
Viña Undurraga and De Martino, and sample some of their reserve
wines. Dine this evening at one of A&K's recommended restaurants
along Borderio Boulevard. Hotel Ritz-Carlton B L D
DAY 4: Santiago/Puerto Montt
Fly to Puerto Montt for views of majestic volcanoes in the heart
of Chile's southlands and visit its colorful handicraft market.
Continue to a traditional Chilean ranch for lunch and a
demonstration of the characteristics of the Chilean horse. Then
witness a typical Chilean rodeo. Hotel Meliá Patagonia B L
DAY 5: Lake District/Bariloche, Argentina
Cross the Andes and drive along the shores of Lake
Llanquihue, visiting several villages along the way. After
stopping for lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Argentina
at Puyehue National Park. Drive to Villa La Angostura on the
shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi and board a private boat for a
cruise to Puerto Pañuelos, arriving in Bariloche this evening.
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort B L D
DAY 6: Bariloche
Tour Bariloche, Argentina's "Little Switzerland," with
visits to the Llao Llao Peninsula and Lopez Bay, and a trip on
the Cerro Campanario chairlift.
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort B L
DAY 7: Bariloche/Buenos Aires
Your morning is at leisure in Bariloche to stroll through
the Swiss-inspired town or do some last minute shopping before
flying to Buenos Aires. This afternoon attend a cheese and wine
welcome reception at the hotel.
Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires B
DAY 8: Buenos Aires
Spend the day exploring Buenos Aires in the company of your
guide. Visit the major highlights including the Metropolitan
Cathedral; the Government Palace (Casa Rosada); the colorful La
Boca district, the tough port barrio and colorful working class
heart of the city; and San Telmo, home and birthplace of the
sensual tango. This evening, travel to Esquina Carlos Gardel, an
esteemed tango venue, for dinner and a show.
Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires B L D
DAY 9: Buenos Aires
DESIGN YOUR DAY-BUENOS AIRES: Design Your Day options fill
the morning hours: visit museums and art galleries, learn about
the life and legend of Eva Perón, or shop in one of Buenos
Aires' exclusive boutiques. Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos
Aires B
DAY 10: Buenos Aires/Iguazú Falls
Fly to Iguazú Falls and view the breathtaking cascades that
spread across a two-mile gulf. Walk on trails leading along and
above the falls, including "Devil's Throat," where a catwalk
suspends you above the lush tropical basin of Devil's Gorge.
Sheraton Internacional Iguazú Resort B D
DAY 11: Iguazú Falls/Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visit the Brazilian side of the falls for spectacular scenic
views. Walk with your guide through Iguazú National Park and
take an optional helicopter flight over the falls. Board an
afternoon flight to Rio de Janeiro. Dine this evening at one of
A&K's recommended restaurants. Caesar Park Hotel B L D
DAY 12: Rio de Janeiro
Travel to Corcovado and Rio's landmark statue of Christ the
Redeemer. Later, visit the often-photographed Sugar Loaf
Mountain, where lookout points offer a spectacular panorama of
Guanabara Bay, Rio's famous sandy beaches and the sprawling city
itself. Pause for a sunset cocktail, followed by a farewell
dinner.
Caesar Park Hotel B L D
DAY 13: Rio de Janeiro
Your day is at leisure, with endless options. Visit museums
that range from the sublime European and South American
paintings at the Chácara do Céu to the eclectic Carmen Miranda
Museum. Shop for jewelry, leather goods or wood carvings. Caesar
Park Hotel (dayroom) B
DAY 14: USA or Canada
Arrive in the USA or Canada to connect to your homebound
flight.
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