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Brazil & Argentina Escape with Santiago

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Operated by Globus
Tripcode: K4E
Overview
Destination:
Brazil
Chile
Duration:12 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Style:
Small group,
Travel Period
May 2026 - November 2027
12 Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago
Leave real life behind in Rio where the samba plays, and days turn into Tango nights with an escape to Brazil and Argentina. From the streets of Carnival to the outstretched arms of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain, the sights and delights of Rio de Janeiro never fail to ignite a passion for life. Walk along Brazil’s bustling city and breathtaking beaches and chase waterfalls beside the thunderous Iguassu Falls—where Argentina and Brazil combine to create some of the world’s largest waterfalls. Ride the rails on a jungle train through the rainforest before flying to Buenos Aires. See the stunning sights, including the tomb of Eva Perón—beloved champion of Argentina’s working class. History turns to Tango with an Argentine steak dinner and performance of the passionate dance.

Continue to Chile’s captivating city of Santiago as the perfect ending to this South America escape. Walk in the footsteps of iconic poet Pablo Neruda in the shadow of the Andes Mountains. A poetic ending to a stunning South America tour.
All This. Included
Special features on this tour include:

•Guided sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro includes the cog railway up Corcovado Mountain to the foot of the Christ the Redeemer statue
•Visit the downtown Rio de Janeiro, the Cathedral
•Enjoy a traditional Brazilian BBQ
•Visit both sides of Iguassu Falls with a Local Guide
•Guided sightseeing in Buenos Aires to see Plaza de Mayo, La Casa Rosada, and the Metropolitan Cathedral
•Guided walk through the San Telmo neighborhood
•Guided tour of Recoleta Cemetery
•Tango show with dinner
•Guided tour of Santiago to see the historic and modern sights
•All internal flights as noted in the itinerary
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
  • Breakfast daily, 3 dinners
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Itinerary
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ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!

Meet your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)

RIO DE JANEIRO
Reaching New Heights

Your guided sightseeing includes a scenic cog-railway ride to Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. From the top, a breathtaking 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here, proceed to bustling downtown Rio and visit the Cathedral and see the Sambódromo (Carnival parade location). Tonight, a fun dinner outing awaits at a Brazilian Churrascaria (traditional Brazilian BBQ). (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LOCAL TASTES Enjoy dinner at a Brazilian Churrascaria in the style of Brazilian barbecue which dates back to the 1700s and was a common cooking style used by the gauchos (cowboys) in the countryside called churrasco, a term for barbeque. Today, you can sample many different cuts of meats and side dishes typical of Brazil. It’s all you can eat so be prepared with an elastic waistband and turn your card from green to red when you are stuffed!


RIO DE JANEIRO
Roaming in Rio

Today is free to explore Rio on your own. (B)

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Rio de Janeiro with an excursion to Petropolis, (former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II). This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.


RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS
What a Rush!

Fly to Iguassu Falls and experience the clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth that make this an unforgettable natural wonder. Head into Brazil’s Iguassu National Park to explore the magnificent panorama of waterfalls from the Brazilian side. Your Local Guide introduces the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrent with some cataracts as high as 250 feet, which is nothing short of hypnotic. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Explore Iguassu National Park (Brazilian side) and walk the pathways skirting the Falls and be on the lookout for the locals who call this protected area home like toucans, agoutis, giant otters, anteaters, tapir, and even jaguars!


IGUASSU FALLS. EXCURSION TO IGUASSU FALLS, ARGENTINA
Taking the Plunge

Today, journey across the Brazilian border by motorcoach to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls, where you will take the Ecological Jungle Train into the rainforest and enjoy a closer perspective on a guided walking tour of the falls. Cross back into Brazil and return to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Discover more thrilling sights of Iguassu National Park (Argentinean side). Meander along the walkways from atop the falls and enjoy an exhilarating perspective looking over the precipice of the falls as the water plunges to the rocks below. You will also have the chance to walk through the rainforest on the lower falls trails that will bring you up close to some of the smaller cataracts.


IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
The Boulevards of Buenos Aires

This morning, cross the Brazilian border into Argentina by motorcoach to transfer to the Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. After arriving, acquaint yourself with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Elegant European architecture, epicurean cuisine, and a café culture to rival any rue de Paris, Buenos Aires is a city of leisurely afternoons sipping café con leche or the choicest Argentinian wines.


BUENOS AIRES
Dining, Dancing & Dazzling

Your sightseeing starts in La Boca, a vibrant district and site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique enclave and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. At 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 Teatro Colón opera house before reaching Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perón. After an afternoon at leisure, top off the evening at a famous Tango club including dinner of Argentine steaks and other local specialties, followed by a show featuring flawless performances of Latin America’s most sensuous dance—the Tango! (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS No trip to Buenos Aires would be complete without attending an authentic Tango show! Originating in the poorer streets of Buenos Aires in the 18th Century, the Tango quickly gained popularity worldwide. During your Tango show, see how the Tango dance has evolved throughout the years.


BUENOS AIRES
Argentine Adventures

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires. (B)

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE of the timeless traditions of Argentina with an optional excursion to the pampas (grasslands). 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. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.


BUENOS AIRES–SANTIAGO, CHILE
Welcome to Santiago!

Transfer to the airport and fly to Santiago, Chile. Be met by a Globus representative and transfer to your hotel for a free evening. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Santiago, Chile’s capital and largest city, sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range.


Please note: the Tour Director does not accompany guests on extensions. Guided service is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.

SANTIAGO
Old Meets New

Today, your Local Guide traces the city’s history and heritage on a guided city tour. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Discover Santiago’s beautiful blend of old and new with a guided city tour through its historic and modern sights. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, before heading to the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century Cathedral.


SANTIAGO
Enjoy a free day to explore on your own. (B)

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Santiago with an excursion to Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.


SANTIAGO
Safe travels until we meet again!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.

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