Wonders of Chile and Argentina: Patagonia, Iguazu Falls and Splendid Cities

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Experience the glaciers, volcanoes and pristine lakes of Patagonia and explore Santiago and Buenos Aires as you discover what connects these two countries and what makes them unique.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Discover both Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, crossing from one to the other by boat like the early settlers
    • Learn about the world-class Chilean and Argentinean wine industry and visit a vineyard
    • Feel the mist from Iguazu Falls as you explore the waterfall from the Argentinean sides

What's this trip about?

    Experience the glaciers, volcanoes and pristine lakes of Patagonia and explore Santiago and Buenos Aires as you discover what connects these two countries and what makes them unique.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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End CityOperator does not provide

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  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive Santiago, Check-in, Orientation, San Cristobal Hill Santiago L,D Hotel Atton Vitacura Morning: Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Early check-in is based on hotel availability and is at the discretion of the hotel. We'll be able to store luggage at the ho...
Day
3 History of Chilean Wine, Santiago City Field Trip Santiago B,L Hotel Atton Vitacura Activity note: City walking on mostly flat, paved surfaces; some standing. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: At the hotel, we'll be joined by a local expert for a presen...
Day
4 Wines of the Casablanca Valley, Valparaiso Field Trip Santiago B,L Hotel Atton Vitacura Activity note: Valparaiso is located about 70 miles northwest of Santiago; approximately 1.5 hours. Walking on mostly flat terrain and some standing. Breakfast: At the ho...
Day
5 Flight to Puerto Montt, Angelmo Fish & Craft Market, Huasos Puerto Varas B,L,D Hotel Cabaña del Lago Activity note: Flight from Santiago to Puerto Montt is about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The drive from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas, about 12 miles north, is appr...
Day
6 Puerto Varas History, German Museum, Free Time Puerto Varas B,L Hotel Cabaña del Lago Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: An expert led presentation on German immigration to Chile will prepare us for today's activities. The area was settled predominantly by Ge...
Day
7 Petrohue Falls, Lake Crossing to Bariloche, Andean Highlands Bariloche B,L,D Hotel Nahuel Huapi Activity note: The lake crossing from Chile to Argentina takes approximately 9-12 hours and includes a series of boat and coach transfers. Breakfast: At the hotel...
Day
8 Bariloche, European Influences & Floating on Rio Limay Bariloche B,L Hotel Nahuel Huapi Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: After an expert led presentation on European immigration and settlement, we'll drive to the Cerro Campanario chairlift. A chairlift ...
Day
9 The Mapuche, City Walk, Fly to Buenos Aires, Tango Show Buenos Aires B,L,D Hotel Regente Palace Activity note: The flight from Bariloche to Buenos Aires usually takes just over 1 hour. **Airlines in Chile and Argentina are notorious for changing flight routes and...
Day
10 Colon Theater, Evita Museum, La Boca, San Telmo Buenos Aires B,L Hotel Regente Palace Activity note: This day will be spent exploring Buenos Aires on foot. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: We'll learn about ...
Day
11 Recoleta, Fly to Iguazu Falls, About the Falls Iguazu Falls B,L,D Amerian Portal del Iguazu Activity note: The flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls usually takes just under 2 hours. Activities at Iguazu will focus entirely on the Argentinean side of the fall...
Day
12 Full Day at Iguazu Falls Iguazu Falls B,L,D Amerian Portal del Iguazu Activity note: Walking on forest trails and walkways at Iguazu National Park. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: We'll ride to the Iguazu National Park, then spend the day on a field ...
Day
13 Iguazu Lookout Point, Fly to Buenos Aires, Program Concludes In Flight B,L Activity note: The flight from Iguazu to Buenos Aires usually takes just under 2 hours. From Buenos Aires' domestic airport (AEP) to the international airport (EZE) is approximately 27 mi...
Day
14 Arrive to North America In Flight

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Last Updated: 9/17/2021

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Meals Included
  • 29 Meals
  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 12 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
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