Sample the unique cultures of South America during this thrilling vacation to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile! Your trip begins with a 4-night stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Take in the sights of South America’s largest and most populous city. Ascend Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car and savor spectacular views of Rio de Janeiro while toasting your vacation with a Brazilian cocktail. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city, including the cathedral and the statue of Christ the Redeemer crowning Corcovado Mountain, and experience a Samba show, where you feel the vitality of this country explode in a colorful extravaganza. Enjoy plenty of free time to relax, explore on your own, or join optional activities and tours. Next, fly to Iguassu Falls to see the magnificent waterfalls and tropical foliage from the Brazilian side. Marvel at this 2-mile-wide torrential downpour with some cataracts as high as 250 feet. Take the Ecological Jungle Train and enjoy a closer perspective on a walking tour of the Argentine side of the Falls. Then fly to Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina. During your 4-night stay in Buenos Aires, tour the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, the burial site of Eva Peron. Witness Latin America’s most sensuous dance, the Tango, at an evening excursion. Plus, enjoy a day trip to another South American country—Uruguay. Sail on a catamaran to Colonia de Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage City, and enjoy a guided tour of this charming town with its narrow streets and colonial buildings. After a day of relaxing or touring in Buenos Aires, fly to Bariloche in Patagonia. This alpine resort boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Argentina. Take a chairlift ride to Cerro Campanario and enjoy the views of surrounding lakes and the Andes mountain peaks. Your journey then takes you on a boat cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi, a drive through the forests and peaks of the Andes Mountains, and a catamaran cruise across Lago Todos los Santos before reaching Puerto Varas, Chile. Stop in Puerto Montt for a guided tour en route to Santiago, Chile’s capital. In Santiago, a guided sightseeing tour takes you to the main square, the official government palace, and the 18th-century cathedral. A day at leisure in Santiago is perfect for last-minute shopping, an optional tour, or additional discoveries on your own. With a perfect balance of guided tours and leisure time to enjoy these wonderful cities in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, this South American Odyssey vacation is filled with memories to last a lifetime.
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