South American Delights

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Escorted tour

Small groups with a maximum of 16 guests and a tour guide.

Tour Overview

Explore some of the most significant icons of in South America; Visit the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, experience the atmosphere and passion that is the tango; experience the awe of the magnificent Iguazu Falls, before heading to the iconic Rio de Janeiro, full of vibrant life, and home of the samba. Travel to Santiago, on the foothills of the mighty Andes Mountains, and be mesmerised by the beauty of Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park and the beautiful Perito Moreno Glacier. End your touring in the spectacular beauty of the Lakes District of Bariloche and Puerto Varas.

Highlights
Buenos Aires
Bariloche
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Iguazu Falls

Route Map

South American Delights Route Map

Itinerary

DAY 1
Australia - Santiago - Buenos Aires

On arrival overnight

DAY 2
Buenos Aires

Half day tour of South America’s stylish capital, Buenos Aires, whose architecture and boulevards are steeply influenced by a European heritage. Visit the bohemian street market of La Boca, the tango barrio of San Telmo and the famous Recoleta cemetery, home to the resting place of Eva Peron.

Breakfast
DAY 3
Buenos Aires

Day at leisure. Dinner and Tango Show: Tonight you will experience one of the best Tango Show in Buenos Aires. After the dinner and show, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls. The Iguazu Falls. The national park is full of exotic subtropical vegetation which surrounds the falls and has 2000 plant species – gigantic trees, ferns, lianas, orchids – 400 birds species – parrots, colibris, toucans – jaguars and yacares (caimans).

Breakfast
DAY 5
Iguazu Falls

Guided walk along the many trails on the Argentine side of the falls, including a small train journey to the impressive Devil’s Throat, the spectacular point through which the most water flows over this magnificent cascade.

Breakfast
DAY 6
Iguazu Falls - Rio de Janeiro

Morning Tour to the Brazilian side of the falls for a panoramic view of the 275 falls spanning nearly 3 kilometres and running along the border of Brazil and Argentina. After the tour, transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Breakfast
DAY 7
Rio de Janeiro

Tour and cable car trip to one of the city’s favourite landmarks Sugar Loaf mountain, the famous granite and quartz peaks overlooking Guanabara bay for a fantastic view.

Breakfast
DAY 8
Rio de Janeiro

Half day trip to the top of Corcovado mountain, catching a small train through the Tijuca forest before reaching the top to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Tonight, you will enjoy a samba show and a barbecue dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9
Rio de Janeiro - Santiago

Transfer to airport for flight to Santiago. Transfer to hotel.

Breakfast
DAY 10
Santiago

Half Day city tour of Santiago, dramatically set at the foot of the Andes mountains to discover the city’s many layers of cultural influence. Visit “La Moneda” government house and San Cristobal Hill for fantastic city views.

Breakfast
DAY 11
Santiago - Puerto Natales

Half Day city tour of Santiago, dramatically set at the foot of the Andes mountains to discover the city’s many layers of cultural influence. Visit “La Moneda” government house and San Cristobal Hill for fantastic city views.

Breakfast
DAY 12
Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine - Puerto Natales

Full day visit to Torres del Paine National Park, admiring its wonderful flora and fauna, and the beauty of the lakes against the imposing backdrop of the Andes Mountains. The tour includes a visit to the famous Milodon Cave, boxed lunch and entrance fees for Milodon Cave and Paine National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 13
Puerto Natales

Get up-close views of two of Patagonia’s most impressive glaciers by booking this boat tour. Departing Puerto Natales, you’ll cruise toward the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers then disembark for a stroll through the forest to reach the feet of the glaciers.

Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 14
Puerto Natales - El Calafate

At the allocated time, you will be picked up at your hotel by our driver and transferred by bus to your hotel in El Calafate.

Breakfast
DAY 15
El Calafate

Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier & Navigation Safari. In order to get a closer look at this majestic glacier, we will board a  bour that sails along Brazo Chico on Argentino Lake toward the Northern wall of the Perito Moreno glacier.

Breakfast
DAY 16
El Calafate - Bariloche

Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier & Navigation Safari. In order to get a closer look at this majestic glacier, we will board a  bour that sails along Brazo Chico on Argentino Lake toward the Northern wall of the Perito Moreno glacier.

Breakfast
DAY 17
Bariloche

Start your “Circuito Chico” tour, a scenic 50km drive skirting Lake Nahuel Huapi, offering vistas of the Andean peaks, including Tronador (Thundered) the highest (3554m). The road winds along Lake Moreno to a panoramic point, which offers a breathtaking view of Lakes Moreno and Nahuel Huapi, Victoria Island and the Andes in all their splendour.

Breakfast
DAY 18
Bariloche - Puerto Varas

Full day crossing where you will experience the majesty of the Argentinean and Chilean Lakes District. The land of snow capped volcanoes, emerald green lakes, set amid beautiful mountains, spectacular waterfalls and friendly villages, this trip is renowned for its beauty. Transfer to you hotel.

Breakfast
DAY 19
Puerto Varas - Santiago

Morning city tour of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. Evening flight to Santiago.

Breakfast
DAY 20
Santiago - Australia

Overnight flight to Australia.

DAY 21
Arrive in Australia

End of services.

Tour Inclusions

  • First Class Hotels
  • Meals as described in the itinerary
  • Transfers as described in the itinerary
  • Comprehensive sightseeing and excursions as described in the itinerary
  • English-speaking guides
  • Transfer services including one carry-on bag and one checked-in luggage piece per passenger
  • Tour escort (min. 10 people)
  • Economy class airfares ex MEL/SYD/BNE/AKL

Tour Exclusions

  • Extra optional tours or excursions available during your trip
  • Visas
  • Personal Expenses
  • Taxes excluded (allow approx $674pp)

Tour Pricing

2026/27 Pricing (from):
Single
Twin
2026
14180
11411
2027
14889
11982
Taxes excluded (allow approx $674)

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