Rio de Janeiro to Santiago de Chile - (17 Days) *From 1.689 USD*

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro Interational Airport. Private transfer to your hostel or hotel. Check in at selected accommodation. Rest of day, free

Breakfast. At 8 am, 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 8:30 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
 

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy Rio, the beaches or to take a day tour to Buzios or Angra dos Reis

Breakfast and Check out. Find your own way to Rio de Janeiro Bus Station to take the overnight bus to Foz do Iguazu.

Arrival in Foz do Iguazu. Please walk to Luz Hotel in front of the bus terminal and wait for the transfer to Puerto Iguazu. Check in and free day to relax or wander the streets of the village. 

Breakfast. Between 7.30 and 8.00 hs, to be reconfirmed by local guides:  Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side (Full Day):

Pick up at accommodation. This Tour will take you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park, that preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all 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 will 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 a 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. You will be transferred back to accommodation

*Entrance fee to national park not included and to be paid in the park

Breakfast. At about 7.45 hs, to be reconfirmed by local guides:   Excursion to the Falls Brazilian Side, half day:

Pick up from accommodation. The guide will take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine side, perfect for taking the perfect picture you could not take when you were in the other side.

You will get close to "Floriano", "Deodoro" and "Benjamin" waterfalls and the walkways lead you also to "Santa Maria Falls." It is a short but stunning tour. After the tour, if you are hungry, the guides will offer a stop in a Brazilian all you can eat restaurant. It will depend on your budget but it is quite a good value for money and it is your chance to try Brazilian dishes! You will be transferde back to accommodation.

*Entrance fee to national park not included and to be paid in the park

Breakfast and check out. In the afternoon, transfer to Puerto Iguazu Bus Station. Departure to Buenos Aires by night bus.

In the morning, arrival in Buenos Aires Bus Station (Retiro). Find your own way to your accommodation. Check in and free day

Breakfast. At about 9.00 am, Buenos Aires City Tour:  You will discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires city, viewing the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area among other important buildings. You will catch a glimpse of 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. There is an important 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. Alternative at no extra cost: Buenos Aires Bike Tour. If you want a more active tour to discover the corners of Buenos Aires with a small group and pedal your way along the city streets, the bike tour is your choice

Departure time: 9:00 / 14:00 hs (depending on Hotel pick up)

Departure Point: any hotel in Buenos Aires Downtown. Note: there are hotels away from the city center so before booking please check if the city tours reaches the hotel.

Arrival Point: Downtown Buenos Aires, not the hotels, 3 hours – 3 and a half hour later, depending on traffic

Duration: 3 to 3.30 hs.

Frequency: Daily departures. Blackout 25 dec and 1 jan. Guaranteed departures 

Transport: Mini-Bus (24 pax) or Bus (40 pax)

No age limit

Free day to explore the streets of Buenos Aires, maybe going to Tigre in the outskirts.

In the late evening: Madero Tango Show and Dinner

The Executive Dinner Show at Madero Tango offers the possibility of enjoying the Best Tango Show tasting the famous Bife de Chorizo Argentino. Diagonally to the Stage, Four Options for each dinner course on the menu and an Additional Gastronomic and International Drinks. A Menu for those who like to taste special flavors in a different night.

Gastronomy: Three course dinner with four options that include the Bife de Chorizo

Seats: 3rd to 5th Lateral and sideways rows to the stage

Tables: Round tables, Shared

Transfer: In + out

Drinks: National label wine varietals or champagne FREE. Water, soda and beer FREE

Breakfast, check out and free day. In the evening, departure to Mendoza by night bus. Find your own way to Buenos Aires Bus Station (Terminal de Omnibus Retiro) 

In the morning, arrival in Mendoza. Find your own way from the bus station to selected accommodation. 

In the afternoon: Half Day Wineries Tour in Mendoza

This kind of tour is designed for people interested in knowing  the whole process of wine production. This tour covers the closest producing departments of wines in Mendoza:  Maipú, including a visit to 2 wineries and an interesting visit to a factory of olive oil or a chocolate factory and artisan liquors. In each of the wineries there will be a wine tasting and a little talk of how to taste a good wine.

15 km away from the city of Mendoza, Maipu county is an area of ​​717 km2, cultivated mainly with high quality grapes, olives, fruits and vegetables. In the wine aspect it is located in the so-called "First Zone" of Argentina for its spectacular agroclimatic characteristics.

In Maipu, there are a variety of companies based mostly in an industrial zone with all amenities and a strategic location for its proximity to the bi-oceanic corridor linking ports in Chile and the Atlantic, through the National Routes 7 and 40, railways and international airport.

In all its districts, Maipú offers interesting places to visit: wineries, vineyards, campgrounds, museums, agro-tourism activities, with food service, and urban and rural lodgings. 

Duration: Half Day

Departure Time: At 2 pm we pick up customers in the first hostel or hotel.

Arrival time: From 7 pm on

Departure days: Everyday excluding Sundays

Season: All year.

Recommendations: Bring water

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

Note: as rafting depends on weather conditions it can be replaced by Horseback Riding with Asado or Alta Montana (Aconcagua valley day trip). For any of the day trips, you will be picked up and dropped off from your accommodation

Breakfast. Check out. In the morning, find your own way to the bus station and departure to Santiago by bus for a 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. Find your own way to your accommodation.

Breakfast. At about 9.30 am, Santiago Bike Tour:  

This Tour shows you the popular culture and everyday life in Santiago. Multiculturalism, urban art and diverse religions in Patronato. Fruits and vegetables in La Vega Market. History in the Plaza de Armas. All part of the many experiences on this unforgettable Tour of Santiago.    

Featured 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

Breakfast. Check out. End of adventure