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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Highlights of Chile & Argentina CLASSIC Highlights › Explore colourful Valparaíso › Visit the famous wine region in Chile › Climb to the top of an active volcano in Pucón › Act like a gaucho in the countryside of Argentina › Enjoy the night life in Buenos Aires What's Included Visit to a winery and wine tasting. City tour of Santiago. Driving tour through the Seven Lakes district. Estancia visit and barbecue lunch (full-day). Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (8 nts), overnight bus (1 nt) TRANSPORT Plane, public bus, private van GROUP LEADER CEO throughout MEALS 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch. Allow USD345-450 for meals not included. ITINERARY Looking to discover the best of Chile AND Argentina in one unforgettable experience? These ten days travelling through gorgeous landscapes and cities are your solution. Explore the cultures of the Andes with a visit to coastal Valparaíso, get active in the adventure-sport mecca of Pucón, and journey to a genuine gaucho ranch outside of quaint, lakeside Bariloche, before finishing up in the iconic "don't cry for me" cosmopolis of Buenos Aires. Get yourself to this southern part of the world and go home recharged. DAY 1 SANTIAGO Arrive at any time. DAY 2 SANTIAGO/VALPARAÍSO In the morning depart for the colourful seaside town of Valparaíso. Enjoy the street art and snap a few pictures of the bright buildings that line the hills. Wander the streets of the city or relax on the beach. Later on stop at a winery and indulge in a wine tasting. ( 1B ) DAY 3 SANTIAGO/PUCÓN Enjoy an included city tour of Santiago and in the afternoon take some time to go shopping, sit in a cafe or hike the lookout Cerro Santa Lucia. In the evening, board an overnight bus to Pucón. ( 1B ) DAYS 4-5 PUCÓN Enjoy free time in Pucón and opt to hike Villarica (an active volcano), raft, or explore the area by foot. ( 2B ) DAY 6 BARILOCHE Cross the Andes to Argentina. Stop for photo opportunities on a driving tour through the Seven Lakes district. Enjoy a free evening in the beautiful waterfront town of Bariloche. ( 1B ) DAY 7 GAUCHO RANCH 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. ( 1B, 1L ) DAY 8 BARILOCHE Explore the beautiful area of the Seven Lakes district. Take a hike in the countryside or visit the town known for its shops and, in particular, artisan chocolate. ( 1B ) DAY 9 BARILOCHE/BUENOS AIRES Fly to Buenos Aires. Opt to enjoy a tango dinner show, take a city tour or use the free time to explore the many neighbourhoods and museums. ( 1B ) DAY 10 BUENOS ARIES Depart at any time. ( 1B ) Guaranteed Departures Number of IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departures / month. 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ J F M A M J J A S O N D NEW TOUR 10 DAYS—SANTIAGO TO BUENOS AIRES FROM $ 2199 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 619 TOUR CODE: SCCA IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 16, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Buenos Aires Santiago C H I L E A R G E N T I N A Valparaíso Pucón Bariloche Estancia Iguassu & Beyond CLASSIC Highlights › Experience the sophistication of Buenos Aires › Stand in awe of Iguassu Falls › Sip a caipirinha in Rio › Explore the cobblestoned streets of colonial Paraty What's Included Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina). Beach time in Paraty. Beach time in Ilha Grande. Rio de Janeiro stay. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (8 nts) TRANSPORT Plane, private van, ferry GROUP LEADER CEO throughout, local guides MEALS 8 breakfasts. Allow USD420-550 for meals not included. ITINERARY For the nature lover who also wants to explore the nightlife of the urban jungle and have plenty of time on the beach, this 9-day adventure offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and cosmopolitan culture. Travel from the tango palaces of Buenos Aires to the samba pulse of Rio de Janeiro and discover spectacular wilderness in between. Encounter thundering Iguassu Falls with views from both Argentina and Brazil. Then continue to the coast and soak in the sun on Ilha Grande's beaches and colonial culture in Paraty. Go beyond a vacation—and step into adventure! DAY 1 BUENOS AIRES Arrive at any time. DAYS 2-3 IGUASSU FALLS Fly to Iguassu Falls for two full days of exploration from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Opt to get a little wet and take a boat ride at the base of the falls. ( 2B ) DAYS 4-5 PARATY Fly to São Paulo and continue by land to Paraty. Opt to visit a cachaça distillery or take a boat excursion in the bay and explore the nearby islands and beaches. ( 2B ) DAYS 6-7 ILHA GRANDE Continue up the coast and take a ferry to Ilha Grande. Spend free time relaxing and exploring the island. Opt to hike to remote beaches or snorkel in the clear water. ( 2B ) DAY 8 RIO DE JANEIRO Carry on by ferry and van to Rio de Janeiro. With free time explore the city on an optional city tour. ( 1B ) DAY 9 RIO DE JANEIRO Depart at any time. ( 1B ) ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE IGUASSU FALLS BOAT RIDE: Experience the power of Iguassu Falls on this adventure-filled boat ride. See page 294. Guaranteed Departures Number of IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departures / month. 3 2 3 2 3 3 5 1 4 3 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ J F M A M J J A S O N D TOP SELLER 9 DAYS—BUENOS AIRES TO RIO FROM $ 1999 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 699 TOUR CODE: SAIB IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 16, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Rio de Janeiro Paraty Ilha Grande Iguassu Falls Buenos Aires B R A Z I L A R G E N T I N A Sao Paulo ˜ SOUTH AMERICA › ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, CHILE 291