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Andes, Iguassu & Beyond

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18 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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

Itinerary

Travelers who seek the perfect blend of cultural discovery and natural wonder will find it on the Andes, Iguassu & Beyond tour. Over 18 days, journey from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro, with stops in Bariloche, Buenos Aires, and the thundering Iguassu Falls. This easy-paced city sightseeing trip is designed for experienced travelers eager to explore Chile and Argentina’s highlights, from adventure sports in Pucón to the vibrant energy of Rio. The real draw of this tour package is its diverse mix of urban sophistication and breathtaking landscapes, all arranged with accommodations, meals, and transport included. Dive into South America’s best and return home with a lifetime’s worth of stories.

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.

Accomodation:Hotel Nippon Santiago (or similar)
Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr
Optional Activities:Bellavista Neighbourhood Visit Head to Barrio Bellavista as the locals call this bohemian neighbourhood to enjoy a delicious meal, check out some art galleries, or have a drink at one of the many bars in the area. , Day Trip to Isla Negra Take a day trip to Isla Negra, Pablo Neruda’s seaside home. This house was one of the poet and politician’s three homes, while not technically an island the house is near the water and it’s believed that watching the storms on the ocean inspired Neruda to write his famous poem Oda a la Tormenta. The author and his third-wife Matilde Urrutia are both buried on the grounds and the house is now a museum.

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 private bus to the seaside town of Valparaíso where brightly coloured houses perch on the hills.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Reina Victoria (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.5 hr Distance : 128 km
Included Activity:Santiago City Tour

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hostal Mahuida (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr, Overnight Bus Duration : 8.0 hr
Included Activity:Santiago Region Winery Tour

day 4 - Pucón

Enjoy free time in Pucon, try whitewater rafting or explore the area by foot.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hostal Mahuida (or similar)
Optional Activities:Soak in Natural Thermal Pools Rest your muscles in the natural thermal pools outside of Pucón. There are multiple pools varying in temperature and depth, find the one that suits you best, take a deep breath and enjoy the pools and the forest that surrounds them. , Whitewater Rafting Pucon Grab a paddle, strap on your helmet, and head down the rapids. Take a rest from paddling and take in the beautiful scenery of Chile's Lake District. , Guided Huerquehue Park Visit Explore the lagoons and lush forests of Chile's Lake District in Huerquehue National Park with a guide.

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hostal Mahuida (or similar)
Optional Activities:Soak in Natural Thermal Pools Rest your muscles in the natural thermal pools outside of Pucón. There are multiple pools varying in temperature and depth, find the one that suits you best, take a deep breath and enjoy the pools and the forest that surrounds them. , Whitewater Rafting Pucon Grab a paddle, strap on your helmet, and head down the rapids. Take a rest from paddling and take in the beautiful scenery of Chile's Lake District. , Guided Huerquehue Park Visit Explore the lagoons and lush forests of Chile's Lake District in Huerquehue National Park with a guide., Volcan Villarica Hike If summiting an active volcano is on your bucket list, this activity it for you. Weather permitting, set out early to make it to the top and appreciate the views before sliding part of the way back down.

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche (or similar)
Transport:Local Bus Duration : 6.0 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr
Included Activity:Border Crossing (Chile - Argentina)

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.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch
Accomodation:Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche (or similar)
Included Activity:Bariloche Gaucho Experience

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche (or similar)
Optional Activities:Puerto Blest and Cantaros Waterfall Navigation , Hiking Hit some trails to get up close to the area's natural beauty. Enjoy amazing views amid mountains and lakes while exploring the Lake District on foot., Circuito Chico Tour

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Carsson Hotel (or similar)
Transport:Plane Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 1640 km
Optional Activities:Tango Dinner Show Discover the passion of tango. Watch the pros step and slide around the dance floor while you dine on a traditional Argentine dinner. Get lost in the music, savour the sensuality, and see why this traditional dance continues to ignite the senses of locals and visitors alike.

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Carsson Hotel (or similar)
Optional Activities:Teatro Colón Tour Explore this stunning opera house on a guided tour and find out why it is voted one of the best acoustic venues in the world. , La Boca Neighbourhood Visit Price variance depends on use of public bus or taxi. , Buenos Aires Guided City Tour Enjoy a guided tour exploring beautiful, vibrant Buenos Aires. Be introduced to historic sites and districts, including Plaza de Mayo where Eva Peron's famed balcony presides over the square. See La Boca and San Telmo's colourful street life, painted houses, and the famed Recoleta Cemetery. , Tango Dinner Show Discover the passion of tango. Watch the pros step and slide around the dance floor while you dine on a traditional Argentine dinner. Get lost in the music, savour the sensuality, and see why this traditional dance continues to ignite the senses of locals and visitors alike., Buenos Aires Bike Tour

day 11 - Buenos Aires/Foz do Iguaçu

Fly to Iguassu (Argentinean Side) of the falls and visit the G Adventures-supported Jasy Pora community in the lush Misiones rainforest region. Guided by a local expert, learn more about this Indigenous community and their harmonious relationship to the environment. Afterwards, 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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Del Rey (or similar)
Transport:Plane Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 1640 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr
Included Activities:Guaraní Community Experience Duration : 2.0 hr, Border Crossing (Argentina - Brazil) Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr, Iguassu Falls (Brazil Side) Guided Tour Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr
Optional Activities:Iguassu Falls Bird Park Visit Grab a camera and get up and close and personal with macaws, parrots, parakeets, and 150 other species of birds. Located on the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls, the bird park is on 12 acres of native subtropical forest. Enter a huge aviary to see the birds free from cages and nets. Check out other exhibits to view butterflies, alligators, and snakes (boas and anacondas). , Iguassu Helicopter Ride

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Del Rey (or similar)
Included Activities:Border Crossing (Brazil - Argentina) Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr, Iguassu Falls Visit, Border Crossing (Argentina - Brazil) Duration : 1.5 hr - 3.0 hr
Optional Activities:Boat Tour of Iguassu 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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Pousada Laguna Blue (or similar)
Transport:Plane Duration : 1.5 hr, Shared Van Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Pousada Laguna Blue (or similar)
Optional Activities:4x4 Tour Hop in the back of a jeep and hang on for this tropical tour. Enter the Serra da Bocaina National Park, visit waterfalls (great for photos and swimming), and step back in time along the Gold Trail road, constructed by African slaves to transport gold mined inland and transported to Paraty port bound for Portugal. , Kayaking See Paraty's from a whole other level—sea level! Check out the spectacular views of the old town and the coastal mountain range and explore otherwise inaccessible mangroves., Walking Tour Paraty + cachaça tasting (2hrs) Tour a cachaça distillery where sugarcane juice is used to create the most popular distilled spirit in Brazil. If it tastes familiar, that's because it's the main ingredient in a Caipirinha, the country’s national cocktail. Often called “Brazilian rum,” cachaça is so popular, it’s produced by 40,000 micro-companies across the country. The blend from Paraty is sweet and salty; taste the sea as you sip this local liquid., Diving Paraty Brazil is a diver’s paradise. Its waters include a rich variety of fish, mammals, kelp and coral. Spot brilliantly coloured fish accented against the white sand ocean floor. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, sea turtles and nurse sharks. Paraty boasts at least 10 locations recommended for SCUBA diving. Explore the waters off islands with exotic names – Cocos, Meros, Deserta – and add an unforgettable underwater adventure to your list of most memorable moments., Horseback Riding Paraty , Paraty Boat Tour , Trindade Day Trip

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Pousada Mata Nativa (or similar)
Transport:Shared Van Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 100 km, Ferry Duration : 1.5 hr
Optional Activities:Hike to Pico do Papagaio Enjoy a guided hike from Abraão to Pico do Papagaio, soaking in the scenery along the way. It will take roughly 4 hours to hike up and about 2 hr to hike back down. The 360 degree views from the top are well worth the effort., Ilha Grande Boat Excursion From the main village of Vila do Abraão, take a boat tour to some of the best beaches around the island. See tropical fish and cool off in the salt spray of the turquoise waters. Stop to swim and snorkel and pinch yourself for being lucky enough to partake in this tropical piece of paradise. Enjoy the scenery while drinking a caipirinha, Brazil's national drink. , Lopes Mendes Hike Grab your bathing suit, slip on your walking shoes and take the hike from Abraão to the beautiful beach of Lopes Mendes. Follow a well-marked trail up and down, through forest and past other beaches. Eat Jack fruit picked along the way. Drink water from a natural spring. Listen to howler monkeys. After 2.5-3 hrs, arrive at the stunning Lopes Mendes beach, where the white powder sand squeaks under foot and the rolling green hills provide a stunning contrast to the turquoise water., Snorkelling Ilha Grande Rent a mask and snorkel, pull on some fins and get set to enter the underwater world of colourful tropical fish, shells and all things seaworthy. November through May is Ilha Grande’s best time to snorkel. Hotspots include the Blue Lagoon, Green Lagoon and Abraãzinho Beach. Luxuriate in the warm salt water, look down and, in some cases, see to a depth of 15m (50 ft).

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Pousada Mata Nativa (or similar)
Optional Activities:Hike to Pico do Papagaio Enjoy a guided hike from Abraão to Pico do Papagaio, soaking in the scenery along the way. It will take roughly 4 hours to hike up and about 2 hr to hike back down. The 360 degree views from the top are well worth the effort., Lopes Mendes Hike Grab your bathing suit, slip on your walking shoes and take the hike from Abraão to the beautiful beach of Lopes Mendes. Follow a well-marked trail up and down, through forest and past other beaches. Eat Jack fruit picked along the way. Drink water from a natural spring. Listen to howler monkeys. After 2.5-3 hrs, arrive at the stunning Lopes Mendes beach, where the white powder sand squeaks under foot and the rolling green hills provide a stunning contrast to the turquoise water., Ilha Grande Boat Excursion From the main village of Vila do Abraão, take a boat tour to some of the best beaches around the island. See tropical fish and cool off in the salt spray of the turquoise waters. Stop to swim and snorkel and pinch yourself for being lucky enough to partake in this tropical piece of paradise. Enjoy the scenery while drinking a caipirinha, Brazil's national drink. , Snorkelling Ilha Grande Rent a mask and snorkel, pull on some fins and get set to enter the underwater world of colourful tropical fish, shells and all things seaworthy. November through May is Ilha Grande’s best time to snorkel. Hotspots include the Blue Lagoon, Green Lagoon and Abraãzinho Beach. Luxuriate in the warm salt water, look down and, in some cases, see to a depth of 15m (50 ft)., Canoe with Purpose in Ilha Grande

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Royalty Rio Hotel (or similar)
Transport:Ferry Duration : 1.5 hr, Shared Van Duration : 3.0 hr - 3.5 hr Distance : 87 km
Optional Activities:Rio de Janeiro City Tour (Private)

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.

Meal:Breakfast
Optional Activities:Rio Hang Gliding Glide like a bird on this exhilarating and inspiring air adventure. Get all the guidance you need to go airborne with your instructor, and take to the skies for an unbeatable experience and amazing views of this incredibly picturesque city. Careful – you may become addicted to the freedom of flying!, Rio Football Game
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Accommodation
Hotels (16 nts), overnight bus (1nt)
Meals
17 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Note: Allow USD710-925 for meals not included.
Transport
Plane, public bus, shared van, ferryAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Guaraní Community Experience, Puerto IguazúYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Santiago Region Winery Tour, SantiagoYour Discover Moment: PucónYour Discover Moment: Buenos AiresYour Discover Moment: ParatyYour Discover Moment: Ilha GrandeCity tour of SantiagoDriving through the Seven Lakes districtEstancia visit and barbecue lunch (full-day)Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina)Local flights

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