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Home > Globus Tours > South America > 14 Days South American Sampler
14 Days South American Sampler
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Sightseeing with
local guide, visit Sugar Loaf, Corcovado Mountain and the cathedral
IGUASSU FALLS Sightseeing with local guide,
visit both sides of the falls
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Sightseeing with local
guide, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta,
take an excursion to an estancia
SANTIAGO, CHILE Sightseeing with local guide,
visit San Cristobal Hill and the cathedral
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain, cog railway ride up Corcovado Mountain,
Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, Iguazu Falls, scenic flight over the Andes
Mountains, train ride through Urubamba Valley
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); barbecue lunch in the pampas (L); and 6
dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Rio, a churrasqueria dinner
with samba show in Rio, a steak dinner with tango show in Buenos Aires, and
a farewell dinner in Santiago
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included when you make your flight arrangements
with Globus.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Experience the excitement, color and exuberance of Rio's Carnival on
February 2 departure, which includes an additional day in Rio!
NOTE
Maximum elevation on tour SC: 2,300 ft
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Day 1 (Thu.)
Board your overnight flight to South America.
Day 2 Arrival In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Fri.)
Welcome to South America’s largest and most populous country. Rooms
are ready so that you can freshen up and rest before taking a first look at
Rio. This afternoon meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a
drive along famous Ipanema and Copacabana beaches to the base of 1,300-foot
SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN. Ascend by cable car to its summit, from where you savor
spectacular vistas of the city while toasting the start of a memorable
vacation with caiparhinas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Then look
forward to a welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant. (D)
Day 3 Rio de Janeiro. (Sat.)
Enjoy
a full day at leisure to fill as you wish. This morning you may choose to
join the optional 4x4 tour to visit the Botanical Gardens, with its splendid
orchid exhibit, and the bird sanctuary in Tijuca National Park. This
afternoon the sightseers might elect to discover historic Petropolis, a
mountain resort and the site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom
Pedro II. The shoppers will want to seek out silver jewelry, leather goods,
and lacework. Evening at leisure. (B)
Day 4 Rio de Janeiro. (Sun.)
The
city’s landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, crowns CORCOVADO
MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. A scenic ride
by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama
affords sweeping views. From here proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where
modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past.
View the Sambodromo and visit the CATHEDRAL. The afternoon and evening are
at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight a
fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated
and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style, followed by a samba show
where the sheer vitality of this country explodes in a colorful
extravaganza. (B,D)
Day 5 Rio de Janeiro.(Mon.)
A
full day at leisure to savor Rio. Relax on one of the world famous beaches
or participate in world class shopping or fine dining. Your Tour Director
will be available throughout the day to advise you on any special activities
or available optional tours. (B)
Day 6 Rio de Janeiro-Iguassu Falls.
(Tue.)
Fly to Iguassu. The afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the
magnificent panorama of waterfalls. The spectacle of this two-mile-wide
torrential downpour—with some cataracts as high as 250 feet—is nothing short
of hypnotic. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding
luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. (B,D)
Day 7 Iguassu Falls-Buenos Aires,
Argentina.(Wed.)
A morning tour of the Argentine side of the falls
before your flight to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that
occupies most of the southern part of the continent. En route to your
central hotel, an orientation drive acquaints you with the “Paris of South
America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafes. Evening at leisure. (B)
Day 8 Buenos Aires.(Thu.)
Your
included sightseeing this morning starts in La Boca, a colorful district and
site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique
neighborhood at the mouth of the river and then on to San Telmo—famous for
its late colonial buildings and as a popular gathering spot for artists. At
the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and the
METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, housing San Martin’s Mausoleum. Drive past the
ornate Colon Opera House before reaching THE CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, the
burial site of Eva Peron. After an afternoon at leisure, savor the
atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital on the included evening excursion:
dinner at a typical restaurant featuring succulent Argentine steaks and
other specialties, followed by a flawless performance of Latin America’s
most sensuous dance—the tango! (B,D)
Day 9 Buenos Aires.(Fri.)
Today
enjoy an included excursion to the pampas. Experience the atmosphere of
Argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch). Get
acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos and enjoy a barbecue lunch and
the warm hospitality of your hosts before returning to the city. (B,L)
Day 10 Buenos Aires-Santiago, Chile.
(Sat.)
Morning is at leisure to savor your last day in Argentina. Relax
during a scenic flight over the Andes before arriving in Santiago, Chile’s
capital. This country is more than ten times longer than wide, with 2,650
miles of beautiful Pacific coastline. (B,D)
Day 11 Santiago.(Sun.)
Located in
the center of the country and perched between the Pacific Ocean and the
Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country’s political, commercial, and
cultural capital. Step back into the 16th century as your local guide traces
the city’s history and heritage. Start at La Moneda, the official Government
Palace, and nearby SAN CRISTOBAL HILL with its landmark statue of the Virgin
Mary. Your tour ends at the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to
the 18th-century CATHEDRAL. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure.
(B)
Day 12 Santiago. (Mon.)
The day is
free for independent activities. You may want to take advantage of an
optional excursion to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Drive
through the undulating hills of Chile’s wine country to the historic port of
Valparaiso, and continue along the coast to nearby Vina del Mar. This chic
seaside resort with palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas truly deserves
the sobriquet “Pearl of the Pacific.” This evening, your Tour Director hosts
a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of this exciting Latin American
vacation. (B,D)
Day 13 Santiago-Homebound Flight.
(Tue.)
A full day at leisure. Late this evening your homebound flight
departs. (B)
Day 14 (Wed.)
An early morning arrival is ideal for making
homebound connections. |
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| Touring Date |
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| Feb 24 - Mar 09, 2005 | $3288.00 | $2729.00 | $4047 | $3488 | | | Mar 10 - Mar 23, 2005 | $3288.00 | $2729.00 | $4047 | $3488 | | | Mar 31 - Apr 13, 2005 | $3288.00 | $2729.00 | $4047 | $3488 | | | Apr 21 - May 04, 2005 | $3238.00 | $2679.00 | $3997 | $3438 | | | May 12 - May 25, 2005 | $3238.00 | $2679.00 | $3997 | $3438 | | | Jun 16 - Jun 29, 2005 | $3238.00 | $2679.00 | $3997 | $3438 | | | Aug 18 - Aug 31, 2005 | $3238.00 | $2679.00 | $3997 | $3438 | | | Sep 08 - Sep 21, 2005 | $3288.00 | $2729.00 | $4047 | $3488 | | | Sep 22 - Oct 05, 2005 | $3288.00 | $2729.00 | $4047 | $3488 | | | Oct 13 - Oct 26, 2005 | $3288.00 | $2729.00 | $4047 | $3488 | | | Oct 27 - Nov 09, 2005 | $3288.00 | $2729.00 | $4047 | $3488 | | | Nov 10 - Nov 23, 2005 | $3238.00 | $2679.00 | $3997 | $3438 | | | Dec 08 - Dec 21, 2005 | $3238.00 | $2679.00 | $3997 | $3438 | |
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