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This 20 day holiday combines the sophistication and culture of Buenos Aires; the wildness of Patagonia; the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier; the fantastic Torres del Paine; the Chilean capital Santiago; the tropical beaches of Rio; and the stunning Iguazu Falls
Day 1: Fly overnight from the UK to Santiago. Day 2: Morning arrival in Santiago (2 nights). Free day. Day 3: Optional Vineyard & Valparaiso excursion. Day 4: Fly over the Southern Ice Field to Patagonia, and transfer to Puerto Natales (1 night). Day 5: Boat ride to Serrano and Balmaceda glaciers, then into Torres del Paine by river* (2 nights). Day 6: Optional Torres del Paine excursion, Boat to Grey Glacier or the Las Torres trek. Day 7: Optional French Valley trek. Return to Puerto Natales in the evening (1 night). Day 8: Bus transfer to El Calafate in Argentina. Optional Patagonia Four Wheel Drive excursion (3 nights). Day 9: Full day excursion to Perito Moreno glacier . Day 10: Optional Estancia Cristina excursion. Day 11: Fly to Buenos Aires (3 nights). Day 12: Optional Historic Buenos Aires excursion. In the evening take the optional Tango Dinner Show. Day 13: Free day in Buenos Aires. Day 14: Fly to Puerto Iguazu, and then take a tour of the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls (2 nights). Day 15: Free day to explore the Argentinean side of the Iguazu Falls, or take our optional Argentinean Iguazu Falls excursion. Day 16: Fly to Rio de Janeiro (3 nights). Day 17: Optional Rio, Sugarloaf & Christ the Redeemer excursion. Day 18: Free day in Rio. Day 19: Fly to the UK. Day 20: Arrive in the UK.
* If the river is too low to enter the Torres del Paine by boat, you will enter by road.
Santiago, the capital city of Chile has an incredible backdrop of 6000 metre snow capped mountains. Today, Santiago is a modern city; however the centre has retained some of its historic buildings. The vineyards around Santiago produced some of the best wine in all of Chile, and many of the vineyards are open to the public for tours. The colourful port of Valparaiso is a two hour drive away on the Pacific coast.
Torres Del Paine is one of the great national parks in South America, with mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and waterfalls. The park is home to foxes, guanacos (a type of llama), condors, rhea and even the rarely-seen puma. The park is a beautiful place to explore, either by road or on foot: the trekking is exceptional, with many excellent day hikes. The nearby town of Puerto Natales, beautifully set on the Last Hope Sound, is an excellent base before visiting Torres del Paine.
El Calafate, a small town in south Patagonia, is the perfect base for visiting the Perito Moreno glacier. The glacier is one of the most impressive in all of Patagonia, and it is possible to watch giant chunks of ice break off to the 60m face and crash into Lago Argentino below. El Calafate is on the shores Lago Argentino, and you can take a boat ride through the icebergs, as well as visit old haciendas and explore other glaciers.
Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, possesses a rich cultural identity, and is one of most visited cities in Latin America. The city is divided up into various neighbourhoods, ranging from the colourful streets of La Boca to the wealthier region of Recoleta, and the city is best explored on foot. The Tango dance originates from the working class neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires, and no visit would complete without a trip to one of the many evening Tango shows, or to a milonga if you fancy a dance yourself. If you are looking to escape the bustle of the city, then a visit to one of the Estancias on the nearby Pampas makes an excellent day trip.
The Iguazu Falls are a series of over 270 waterfalls stretching for over one and a half miles through lush forest. The falls culminate in the incredible Devil’s Throat, the 700-metre long, 82-metre high horseshoe-shaped falls. The area around the falls is a national park, and there many trails through the jungle, allowing you to spot the local wildlife. The Iguazu Falls are on the border between Argentina and Brazil, and the falls can be visited from both countries.
Rio de Janeiro is an incredible city in a stunning location, with beautiful bays, hills rolling into the ocean and tropical beaches. The popular Copacabana beach is a great place to soak up the sun or watch a game of beach football. Overlooking the city is the 30-metre high statue of Jesus Christ, and it is one of the most iconic images of Rio. Rio is blessed with one of the most famous natural landmarks in the world; the Sugarloaf Mountain. At 394 metres high, it is reached by cable car, and from the top there are spectacular views over the city.