The amazing diversity of South America beckons as you embark on a journey of a lifetime. Go on a private wine sampling tour in Chile to the Alpine “Little Switzerland” in Argentina. Spend some time enjoying the vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro in the gorgeous country of Brazil and pay a visit to the magnificent Iguassu Falls.
Your journey starts on crossing the Andes to visit three spectacular Latin American cities. Watch in wonder as the roaring Iguassu Falls goes on its journey. Feel like one of the locals, on boarding Santiago's metro at the Plaza de Armas on your way to the Fine Art Museum, sample some of the most exquisite wines of Chile. Also learn about the Chilean cuisine from a master chef, during a private visit to the De Martino vineyard. The next day enjoy a day of leisure and the lush greenery around you as you travel with the A&K Andes Crossing in luxury private vehicles. Reach Buenos Aires, and take in a breathtaking tango performance from close at the famed Esquina Carlos Gardel.
Florianopolis Flight to Florianopolis (not including) Florianopolis: Arrive and transfer to your hotel by helicopter Overnight Hotel Ponta dos Ganchos - (Vila Esmeralda) www.pontadosganchos.com.br Meals: None The package in Ponta dos Ganchos included: Special dinner on the island Flowers on Bungalow Krug Rose Champagne on Bungalow Embroidered Bath Robes with the initials Private helicopter Transfer (in) Private car Transfer (out)
Florianopolis Breakfast at the hotel. Overnight Hotel Ponta dos Ganchos- (Vila Esmeralda) www.pontadosganchos.com.br Meals: Breakfast
Florianopolis Breakfast at the hotel. Overnight Hotel Ponta dos Ganchos - (Vila Esmeralda) www.pontadosganchos.com.br Meals: Breakfast
Florianopolis Breakfast at the hotel. Overnight Hotel Ponta dos Ganchos - (Vila Esmeralda) www.pontadosganchos.com.br Meals: Breakfast
Rio de Janeiro Breakfast at the hotel. At proper time, transfer from the hotel to the airport by car Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, meet and transfer to the hotel Overnight Hotel Belmond Copacabana Palace (Suíte Penthouse ) www.belmond.com Meals: Breakfast
Rio de Janeiro Breakfast at the hotel. H/D Sugar Loaf & City tour with lunch at BBQ – 6 Hrs This tour begins with a city panoramic view through downtown Rio, passing by the Sambodrome, the Metropolitan Cathedral, in pyramid form, with internal diameter of 96 meters and height of 80 meters. Get to know the traditional Cinelândia square with the historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. By taking the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: the Sugar Loaf. This visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes passengers to UrcaHill which is 215 meters high and from where one can have a beautiful view from the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Hill. By noon, the Lunch AtFogo de Chão BBQ (buffet style) www.fogodechão.com.br Overnight Hotel Belmond Copacabana Palace (Suíte Penthouse ) www.belmond.com Meals: Breakfast , lunch
Rio de Janeiro Breakfast at the hotel. H/D Corcovado and Beaches Tour with lunch at Italian restaurant - 6hrs We will drive to one of the older parts of Rio called Cosme Velho, from where we take the train to the Corcovado Mountain with the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer (2.300ft above sea level). A modern swiss-made cogwheel rail climbs the mountain from its base at 15meters almost to the summit at 710 meters. The trip up takes 17 minutes aprox, at a maximum speed of 15km/h. The trip down takes 22min, at a speed of 12km/h. Lunch at La Fiducia restaurant (Chef`s menu) www.lafiducia.com.br Overnight Hotel Belmond Copacabana Palace (Suíte Penthouse ) www.belmond.com Meals: Breakfast , lunch
Rio de Janeiro Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure Overnight Hotel Belmond Copacabana Palace (Suíte Penthouse ) www.belmond.com Meals: Breakfast
Rio de Janeiro - Manaus Breakfast at the hotel. At proper time, transfer from the hotel to the airport Arrival in Manaus, meet and transfer to the hotel Overnight Hotel Tropical Manaus (suíte tropical) www.tropicalmanaus.com.br Meals: Breakfast
Manaus - Amazonas Breakfast at the hotel. At proper time, transfer from the hotel to the port Overnight Iberostar Grand Amazon (Royal Suite) www.iberostar.com Meals: Breakfast
Amazonas Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure Overnight Iberostar Grand Amazon (Royal Suite) www.iberostar.com Meals: Breakfast
Amazonas Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure Overnight Iberostar Grand Amazon (Royal Suite) www.iberostar.com Meals: Breakfast
Amazonas - Manaus Breakfast at the hotel. At proper time, transfer to the Hotel Overnight Hotel Tropical Manaus (suíte tropical) www.tropicalmanaus.com.br Meals: Breakfast
Manaus – Iguazú Breakfast at the hotel. At the proper time transfer to the airport in order to take the flight to Iguazú Flight Manaus to Iguazú Iguazú: Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Belmond Das Cataratas(suíte Junior) www.belmond.com Meals: Breakfast
Iguazú Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic Helicopter Over flight (35 Minutes) Depart from hotels or after a tour to the local heliport nearby the entrance of the National Park Brazilian side. This activity will allow the participants to view a privileged sight of one of the most interesting spots of the area such as a 10 minutes flight over the Iguassu Falls and the forested surrounding area and a 20 minutes flight over the Itaipu Dam, the center of Foz do Iguaçú city and the 3 borders mark, place where Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil borders meet. First departure: 09.00h – Last departure: 17.30 h. Macuco Boat Safari - 04 hours Transfer from Hotels to the Macuco Trail in the Iguassu National Park to board jeeps, the best form of transportation in this rain forest due to the unpaved but accessible the year around. On this trip, the participants will get to know several and different species of sub-tropical plants and trees, including orchids and the heart-ofpalm, which grow in abundance here. Luckly, animals and some of the beautiful birds of the region will appear during the trip. After a 3 kilometers jeep ride, the tour continues to a 600 meters on foot to the picturesque MacucoFalls, hidden in the forested canyon. The trail brings us to the banks of the Iguassu River, to board a twin-engine inflatable boat with capacity of 25 passengers each, specially designed for the local river conditions. Then cruise up into the Iguassu Canyon, shoot several rapids, and arrive to the very base of the majestic waterfalls. As the experienced pilot maneuvers in the midst of the falls themselves, the passenger will have a completely different view and experience a thrill never forgotten. Christmas Dinner mandatory at hotel (buffet style) Overnight Belmond Das Cataratas(suíte Junior) www.belmond.com Meals: Breakfast , dinner
Iguazú – Santiago de Chile Breakfast at the hotel. Argentinean Falls Departure from hotels ahead to Argentina side with a quick stop at customs check out. After that, the tour continues to the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguassu River, which separates the border between Argentina andBrazil. Once in Argentina, a scenic highway up to the Argentine Iguassu Park is taken from where the visit of the Argentinean Falls at Porto Canoas, which gives the access to the very brink of the awe-inspiring Devil’s Throat, largest of the Argentinean Falls, including the San Martin Falls. On the way back from the falls a stop at the “Three Borders” Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet. At the proper time transfer to the airport in order to take the flight to Santiago de Chile Flight Iguazú to Santiago de Chile Santiago de Chile: Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Grand Hyatt www.hyatt.cl Meals: Breakfast
Santiago de Chile Breakfast at the hotel. Half Day San Cristobal Hill City Tour (including Gondola) Santiago city, it the perfect blend between the old and the modern architecture, characteristic that can be seen during the tour that starts from the Funicular de Santiago (Gondola) with a stunning and panoramic view over the city from the top of San Cristobal Hill. Continuing to the Plaza de Armas (main Square) surrounded by the Metropolitan Cathedral, Post Office and Santiago City Council. The trip continues towards the Presidential Palace “La Moneda”, seat of the government, and some old neighborhoods such as Concha y Toro. Afterwards, move east to see the modern part of the city, finishing the tour in a Handicraft Store (this is the most traditional place to purchase handicraft and souvenirs), where it is possible to appreciate jewellery on Lapislázuli, which is a semiprecious blue stone, to be found only in Chile andAfghanistan. Overnight Grand Hyatt (Grand Room) www.hyatt.cl Meals: Breakfast
Santiago de Chile – Viña del Mar Breakfast at the hotel. FULL DAY TOUR VIÑA DEL MAR AND VALPARAISO (ending in Viña del Mar) Tour departs from Santiago to the coast. We will see on the road the "Curacaví and Casablanca Valleys", beautiful vineyards, fruit tree farms, and forest reserves. Further on, we will arrive to "Valparaiso" port city founded in the sixteenth century and declared World Heritage by UNESCO. "Valparaiso" is the cultural capital of Chile,Commercial Port and the Chilean Navy, campus and bohemian suburb. Moreover, it is a city with a charming, picturesque and historic harbor. Its privileged and beautiful view over the Pacific Ocean makes it the "Jewellery of the Pacific". The tour includes a tour overlooking the "CongresoNacional” or “National Congress", the "Parque O'Higgins" (Park) and "Parque Italia" (Italian Park), the "Plaza de la Victoria" (Square), "Plaza Sotomayor" (Square) and "MuellePrat " (Wharf) located at the port itself. Then we will visit the Museum of the famous Chilean poet/ writer and Nobel Prize Literature (1971) Mr Pablo Neruda called. "Casa Museo La Sebastiana". “La Sebastiana” was the dreamt place by Pablo Neruda, who wanted to run away from the hectic and busy Santiago. “I feel the tiredness of Santiago. I want to find in Valparaiso a little house to live and write quietly. It must have some conditions…”This was the request Pablo Neruda asked in 1959 to his friends Sara Vial and Marie Martner.- “La Sebastiana” was looted after the Military Coup in 1973, and it was restored in 1991, thanks to the support of Telefonica de Espana, whose contribution also made possible the purchase of the lower part of the house owned by the family Velasco Martner. In December of that year was inaugurated the House-Museum. In 1994 was constructed the square, and in 1997, again with the support of the Telefonica de Espana, was opened the Cultural Centre. Inside the house there are preserved collections of old maps, of marines and other paintings, among them a portrait of Lord Cochrane and an oleo that shows Jose Miguel Carrera just before being executed. There are many other relics from the port and curious pieces, like music boxes and an old horse, carved in wood. Later on, we are going to walk through the wonderful viewpoints "Atkinson" and "Gervasoni", located on the most important hills of Valparaíso, "Cerro Alegre" and "Cerro Concepción". We will also use the ancient and picturesque city “Cable Cars”. Thereafter, we will go through a lovely road to “Viña del Mar” city. “Viña del Mar” is known as the "Garden City" elegant, sophisticated and inspired by the French Riviera town. Then pass through the scenic "Flower Clock", crossing the "Avenida Peru" (main Avenue and boardwalk) alongside the traditional "Casino" the first ofChile founded 1930, and elegant "Hotel del Mar ". We will find a real Moai from Easter Island, located outside the major "Museo de Paleonteologia y AntropologiaFonck” or “Museum of Paleontology and Anthropology Fonck". This is the perfect place for taking your camera and snap amazing photographs. Lunch is optional, we recommend tasting the varied gastronomy of the Chilean coastline, fresh fish and seafood. Return to hotel in Viña del Mar. Overnight Sheraton Miramar Standard Room www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyid=1536 Meals: Breakfast
Viña del Mar - Santiago de Chile Breakfast at the hotel. FULL DAY TOUR THE WINES OF “CASABLANCA VALLEY”, VISITS TO VINEYARDS WITH LUNCH Departure from the hotel in Viña del Mar. Casablanca Valle is are famous for the fertility of their soil, fruit trees, forest reserves and producing wines such as: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Noirs and Syrah with over 13 hectares of vineyards. Firstly, we will start touring at "Veramonte Vineyard" where we will live a unique experience full with scents and flavor. The Vineyard, whose main mission is to produce high quality wines which are gently blended with its soil, climate and people, reflecting clearly the dedication to produce terroir expressive wines. The "Tour con Estaciones" begins with the impressive inside of the Casona, from where we are going to have a magnificent view of the venue, accompanied by an exquisite glass of Sauvignon Blanc wine. Moreover, through its wine will be released features Casablanca Valley and the story of the Vineyard. Afterwards, we will visit the Merlot vineyards to enjoy a glass of this vine, and the wine-process and agricultural practices on the field. The tour will continue at the Fermentation Cellar, where the wine-making process will be explained, while sipping the famous “Pinot Noir”. The tour continues in the Wine Cellar to taste the exclusive “Primus The Blend”. Finally, the visitor will end in Wine Store, where you purchase some souvenirs, if desired. Secondly, we are going to visit "Viña Mar Vineyard” with its "Pacific Tour". The Vineyard was founded to develop a line of exceptional wines and sparkling, aimed at the most demanding markets. Its beneficial proximity to the sea has provided perfect conditions with a passion for sparkling reflected in each of their products. Tour begins with a reception at the heliport with vineyards in background, where visitors will enjoy a glass of Sparkling (Brut CharmatViñamar), and then we will start the tour by explaining the story of the vineyard, the "Casablanca Valley", produced vines, number of liters per year, markets, production system and irrigation, use of roses as pest detection, etc. The tasting will consist of an explanation with 3 Special Reserve wines, such as: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Besides, tasting includes delicious dried fruits and biscuits. Finally, we will visit the “Tanino Restaurant” located at “Casas del Bosque Vineyard”. In this wonderful place we will enjoy delicious special Menu Lunch with magical recipes and local ingredients. For many years, the main vineyard Manager and owner Mr Juan Cuneo Solari lived with the illusion of having his own vineyards to produce wines. Finally in 1993, the “Casas del Bosque Vineyard” was founded, to be a family boutique winery exclusively oriented to the production of high quality wines. “Casas del Bosque” has its own vineyards in the Casablanca Valley, the preferred place for premium wine production. This guarantees that they carefully handle and control their entire grade production and all its treatment, leading to the highest quality product. Nowadays, “Casas del Bosque” has 235 productive hectares of white vines such as: Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc; and red vines: Syrah and Pinot Noir. The ultra-premium Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon red wines come from the Rapel and Maipo valleys. Return to hotel inSantiago. Overnight Grand Hyatt www.hyatt.cl Meals: Breakfast
Santiago de Chile – Buenos Aires Breakfast at the hotel. At the proper time transfer to the airport in order to take the flight to Buenos Aires Flight Santiago de Chile to Buenos Aires Buenos Aires: Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Four Season – City View Guest Room www.fourseasons.com.ar Meals: Breakfast
Buenos Aires Breakfast at the hotel. H/d Buenos Aires City Tour On an unforgettable route, we will live all the porteño magic. These few hours feature all the magic of Argentina’s capital city. In this most complete overview of the Paris of South America we will visit the glamorous neighborhoods of Recoleta and its most famous cemetery, Palermo, May Square and the Pink House, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the newest & trendiest Puerto Madero Area and many other emblematic buildings and palaces of unique architectural, historical, and cultural value. The visit would not be complete without the sights of the first settlements of the city ofBuenos Aires. The pintoresque neighborhood of San Telmo, residence to the porteño aristocracy until the end of the XIX century and where the renowned antiques market is held every Sunday; Caminito Street, in the colorful, Italian immigrants neighborhood of La Boca. Overnight Four Season City View Guest Room www.fourseasons.com.ar Meals: Breakfast
Buenos Aires Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure Activities for NYE Event pending Overnight Four Season - City View Guest Room www.fourseasons.com.ar Meals: Breakfast
Buenos Aires Breakfast at the hotel FD Gaucha at Santa Susana – Barbeque with beverages included Home to the gaucho, the humid pampa is one of the most fertile natural prairies in the world and is famous for its production of beef and cereals. Only a few kilometers away from the City of Buenos Aires, in a natural environment with beautiful landscapes, we will be honored with their typical national asado, empanadas, and excellent Argentinian wines. The wild smell of the countryside will invite us to break away from routine and discover a charming hundred-year-old rural tradition in the midst of the XXI century. Folk songs and dances, equestrian activities, and unbeatable shows of traditional gaucho skills, such as ring races, cuadreras (horse races), entrevero de tropillas (horse games): let’s live the traditional lifestyle of Argentinian ranches through the gaucho, the greatest symbol of these lands. Overnight Four Season -City View Guest Room www.fourseasons.com.ar Meals: Breakfast
Buenos Aires Breakfast at the hotel At the proper time transfers to the airport in order to take the international flight.
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