From CAD 5,649
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
This tour is designed for anyone looking for the most incredible natural and cultural highlights of southern South America. Spend 18 days exploring the cultures of Chile and Argentina with the Andes as your perfectly picturesque backdrop. Get active in the adventure-sport-lover's paradise of Pucón, Chile and then stand in the mist of majestic Iguassu Falls, before moving on to find out once and for all why Rio de Janeiro is the cultural icon it's become. Enjoy free time to explore this amazing city. Don't leave any adventure-stone unturned; do it all.
Highlights
- Drink wine in the Chilean countryside
- Snap a photo of colourful Valparaíso
- Get active in Pucón
- Saddle up on a ranch in Argentina
- Enjoy the energy of Buenos Aires
- Get a little wet at Iguassu Falls
- Walk the promenade of Copacabana Beach in Rio
Trip Details
Product Code: 2752
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Plane, public bus, shared van, ferry
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: SCSR
Starts: Santiago, Chile
Finishes: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 18 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Santiago Region Winery Tour, Santiago Your Discover Moment: Pucón Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires Your Discover Moment: Paraty Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
- City tour of Santiago
- Driving through the Seven Lakes district
- Estancia visit and barbecue lunch (full-day)
- Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina)
- Local flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (16 nts), overnight bus (1nt)
- 17 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Plane, public bus, shared van, ferry
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 5649 (CAD 314 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Santiago
Arrive at any time.
Arrival day, no activities planned. The day is free to spend at your leisure exploring the city until our welcome meeting this evening. Santiago is Chile's largest city and capital, with internationally recognized vineyards and Andean ski resorts very close by.
Day 2: Santiago/Valparaíso
Explore some of Santiago's neighbourhoods on a city tour, visit the Museum of Memory and try some local specialties. After, take a public bus to the seaside town of Valparaíso where brightly coloured houses perch on the hills.
Day 3: Valparaiso/Santiago
Enjoy a free morning in Valparaiso to soak it all in. Later, head to the Casablanca Valley, stop at a winery to indulge in a wine tasting. After, head back to Santiago with free time before boarding an overnight bus to Pucon.
Day 4: Pucón
Enjoy free time in Pucon, try whitewater rafting or explore the area by foot.
Day 5: Pucón
Enjoy another free day to take part in the many activities on offer in Pucón. Opt to hike Villarica volcano (it's active!) or soak in the nearby natural thermal pools.
Day 6: Pucón/San Carlos de Bariloche
Cross the Andes to Argentina. Travel by local bus to San Martin and take a private van the rest of the way to Bariloche in the Lake District with a local guide.
Day 7: San Carlos de Bariloche
Transfer to a Gaucho Ranch just outside of Bariloche. Enjoy a barbecue for lunch and take to the saddle with a Gaucho by your side.
Day 8: San Carlos de Bariloche
Enjoy a free day to explore the beautiful area in and around Bariloche. Take a hike in the countryside or wander the town, known for its shops and in particular, artisan chocolate.
Day 9: San Carlos de Bariloche/Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires. Opt to enjoy a Tango show and dinner.
Fly north to the buzzing metropolis that is Buenos Aires, it is a vibrant city full of life.
Day 10: Buenos Aires
Enjoy a free day to explore beautiful Buenos Aires. pre book a city bike tour, or an evening Tango experience for the true Buenos Aires experience.
Day 11: Buenos Aires/Foz do Iguaçu
Fly to Iguassu (Argentinean Side) and cross the border into Brazil by private vehicle and witness amazing panoramic views of the falls. Spend the next two full days exploring the area around the falls.
After settling in, opt to partake in one of the adventurous activities offered in the area like, a helicopter ride over the falls or a visit to the nearby bird park.
Day 12: Foz do Iguaçu
Return to the Argentine side to explore the trails. Opt for a boat tour to get a close look at the falls. Return to the Brazilian side for one more night in town.
Explore trails that will bring you directly over the falls of the Devil's Throat—the highest and deepest of the falls. Other trails allow access to the stretch of falls across the forest on the Argentine side. Opt to take an inflatable boat to the base of the thundering falls.
Day 13: Foz do Iguaçu/Paraty
Fly to São Paulo and continue by van to Paraty. Wander the cobblestoned streets and shops of this gorgeous coastal town and its historical centre, designated as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Day 14: Paraty
Enjoy a free day to explore Paraty. Opt to visit the cachaça distilleries or take a boat into the bay to explore the nearby islands and beaches.
Paraty is a quaint colonial town renowned for its architecture—the pace might be slow but there's a lot to choose from. Considered one of the world's most important examples of Portuguese colonial architecture by UNESCO, the historic centre is a well-preserved national historic monument, and today has been closed to vehicles to preserve its laid-back colonial ambiance. Opt to take a boat trip in the bay, kayak, go horseback riding, or take a jeep tour.
Day 15: Paraty/Ilha Grande
Continue by van up the coast and take a ferry to Ilha Grande. Opt to hike to remote beaches and enjoy free time to relax and explore the island.
A short, scenic drive along the coast takes us to Angra dos Reis. Board the ferry to Ilha Grande—home to some of Brazil's most beautiful beaches.
Enjoy free time to soak up the sun, snorkel, hike and cruise to various beaches, not to mention feast on fresh seafood and sip caipirinhas in the plaza in the evenings.
Day 16: Ilha Grande
Enjoy a free day in Ilha Grande. Optional activities include hiking Pico Do Papagaio or to Lopes Mendes, snorkelling or relaxing on the beach.
Day 17: Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro
Carry on by ferry and van to Rio de Janeiro. With free time, explore the city on an optional city tour.
Travel back to the mainland by ferry before continuing north along the coast. Enjoy the incredible scenery before rounding the cliffs at Vidigal. Get your first look at one of the most memorable cities in the world—Río de Janeiro.
Day 18: Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time.
There are no planned activities today so feel free to book onward travel at any time. Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Timothy O. - Traveled, June 2024
Excellent trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2024
Sarah S. - Traveled, April 2024
This is my second G adventures tour in South America and it did not disappoint I had the best time and experiences. Both guides Vlad and Ilsen on the tour were approachable, knowledgeable and extremely helpful in ensuring I was able to do what I wanted.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/22/2024
Carole D. - Traveled, May 2024
As with all G holidays we had amazing experiences and saw so much .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2024
Mark D. - Traveled, May 2024
This was an action packed tour that gave a great sense of the varied nature of each Country. We experienced frenetic cities, great natural wonders and perhaps the best view I have ever seen from the cable car summit outside San Carlos de Bariloche. From ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2024
Ricardo C. - Traveled, May 2024
Loved all the countries visited and what an experience from horseback riding in Patagonia to watching Tango dances in Buenos aires and sun bathing in copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Sandra P. - Traveled, May 2024
Amazing, would HIGHLY recommend G adventure as a company to plan your future travel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Sarah S. - Traveled, April 2024
This is my second G adventures tour in South America and it did not disappoint I had the best time and experiences. Both guides Vlad and Ilsen on the tour were approachable, knowledgeable and extremely helpful in ensuring I was able to do what I wanted.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/22/2024
Jonathan B. - Traveled, March 2024
Excellent experience in magnificent countries!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/05/2024
Rudolf V. - Traveled, May 2024
A good overview trip to get a flavor of the culture of South America.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Maaike V. - Traveled, April 2024
This was a trip of a lifetime for myself and my husband.The different countries and their cultures have shown me a lot about South America and I am so glad I was able to do this through your organization and will highly recommend G Adventures.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2024
Ashley P. - Traveled, April 2024
This was our first time to South America and this trip was an awesome way to get a taster of Chile, Argentina and Brazil.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2024
Sophorn H., - Traveled, April 2024
Great introduction to Chile, Argentina and Brazil, with Patagonia being the highlight! Our CEO Facundo made the experience even more enjoyable with his sense of humour and cultural insights.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2024
Rosalind J. - Traveled, April 2024
Had a great trip - wonderful leader and wonderful groups. Will definitely be booking another trip with G adventures .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/06/2024
Laura D. - Traveled, April 2024
We had the best adventure through South America and were supported by G adventures to have the best experience we could.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/23/2024
Stephen M. - Traveled, March 2024
the ideal way to experience a multitude of experiences and sights in a short space of time, with a guide who is always there for you, but never crowds you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/26/2024
Sophie D. - Traveled, March 2024
I loved the pace and the diversity of the trip. Part of what makes traveling with G so good is also the diversity in the groups, in age and nationalities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/25/2024
Jamie A.. - Traveled, March 2024
Great trip to get to your points of interest. Covers a lot of ground and see lots of different landscapes.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/18/2024
Denise D. - Traveled, February 2024
Wonderfull. Perfect trip with evethink. From mountains to the beach
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/13/2024
Francis M. - Traveled, February 2024
Nataly’s knowledge of the area and use of expert subject matter experts made the tour very informative. Her organization and planning skills to keep the tour moving on track were excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/11/2024
Christopher E. - Traveled, February 2024
Nataly is an amazing human and I will remember her and this travel for the rest of my life.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/11/2024
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