Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll arrive in Rio de Janeiro mid-afternoon and head straight to your hotel to check in. Once you've settled into your room, take some time to rest up and get your bearings before exploring South America's most vibrant city.
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
Start the morning with a private tour heading to Cosme Velho district, where you'll board a cog-wheel train that winds through Tijuca Forest up to Corcovado Mountain. At the top, you'll see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and take in 360-degree views of the city sprawling below and the beaches beyond. The rest of your afternoon and evening are free to do whatever you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private tour to Cosme Velho district
- Cog-wheel train ride through Tijuca Forest to Corcovado Mountain
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a churrascaria with barbecued meats
Landmarks/POIs Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Tijuca Forest - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
Today is entirely yours to explore Rio at your own pace. Your Local Host can recommend activities based on what interests you, whether that's hitting the beach, wandering through neighborhoods, or checking out museums and markets around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit historic Petropolis, mountain resort and site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II
- Optional excursion to Sugar Loaf Mountain
Landmarks/POIs Sugar Loaf Mountain Petropolis - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls
You'll fly to Iguazu Falls today and meet your Local Guide for a private tour of the Brazilian side. Walk along the trails that take you through a 2-mile-wide wall of 275 separate falls plunging 250 feet down. You'll enter Devil's Throat Canyon where the sheer volume of water, noise, and mist combine into something truly remarkable.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private tour of Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
- Walk through Devil's Throat Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat Canyon 
- Day 5
Iguazu Falls (Argentine Side)
After crossing the border with your guide, you'll explore the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls. Ride an open-air Ecological Jungle Train that cuts through the rainforest, then walk the boardwalks positioned above the falls where you can see the water crashing 300 feet below into Devil's Throat. By afternoon you're back in Brazil with free time to relax and wind down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private tour of Argentine side of Iguazu Falls
- Ecological Jungle Train ride through rainforest
- Boardwalk views above the falls
Optional Activities
- Visit Bird Park, home to indigenous bird species and local flora
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls - Argentine Side Bird Park - Day 6
Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires
You'll fly to Buenos Aires today and check into your hotel in the city center. Once you've settled, spend the rest of your day wandering the wide boulevards, checking out outdoor cafes, and getting a feel for this South American capital with its European flair.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Buenos Aires
Your private city tour starts along the world's widest avenue and takes you to Teatro Colon Opera House, Avenida de Mayo, and Plaza de Mayo where La Casa Rosada sits prominently. From there you'll visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and walk through the historic San Telmo district, then explore colorful La Boca and Palermo neighborhoods. The tour wraps up at Recoleta Cemetery, one of the city's most interesting sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private city tour along widest avenue
- Visit Teatro Colón Opera House
- Visit Avenida de Mayo and Plaza de Mayo
- Visit La Casa Rosada (President's Pink House)
- Visit the Cabildo
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral and San Martin's Mausoleum
- Explore San Telmo district
- Visit La Boca
- Visit Palermo
- Visit Recoleta Cemetery
Optional Activities
- Dinner and traditional Tango show
Landmarks/POIs Teatro Colón Plaza de Mayo La Casa Rosada Cabildo Metropolitan Cathedral San Telmo La Boca Palermo Recoleta Cemetery - Day 8
Buenos Aires
You have the full day free to explore Buenos Aires however you like. Consider heading out to experience traditional gaucho culture in the countryside or taking a scenic cruise along the Tigre River if you want something different from city exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to visit a traditional estancia (ranch) to experience gaucho lifestyle
- Cruise down the Tigre River surrounded by beautiful landscapes and impressive homes
Landmarks/POIs Tigre River - Day 9
Buenos Aires to Santiago
You'll board a scenic flight that takes you over the Andes to Santiago, Chile's capital. When you land, your local guide meets you and takes you to your hotel to get settled for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Andes Mountains 
- Day 10
Santiago
Your private tour traces Santiago's history going back to the 16th century. You'll visit La Moneda, the official Government Palace, then head to San Cristobal Hill to see the Virgin Mary statue overlooking the city. The tour finishes at Plaza de Armas where the 18th-century Cathedral anchors the historic square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private city tour
- Visit La Moneda (Government Palace)
- Visit San Cristobal Hill with Virgin Mary statue
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit 18th-century Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs La Moneda San Cristobal Hill Plaza de Armas Santiago Cathedral - Day 11
Santiago
You have a free day to explore Santiago on your own schedule. If you're interested in coastal areas, consider a day trip to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Or if you prefer something different, Chile's wine country is within reach and offers a completely different experience from the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Trip to coastal region west of Santiago - Valparaiso
- Trip to coastal region west of Santiago - Viña del Mar
- Visit Chile's famous wine country to tour renowned wineries
Landmarks/POIs Valparaiso Viña del Mar - Day 12
Departure from Santiago
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast. Pack up and head to the airport with plenty of memories from your time across South America.
- Meals
- Breakfast
