South American Odyssey with Amazon & Easter Island
South American Odyssey with Amazon & Easter Island
South American Odyssey with Amazon & Easter Island
23 Days Starting in Manaus, Brazil and ending in Santiago, Chile
Visiting: Manaus, Amazon Jungle, Rio De Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Puerto Varas, Santiago, Easter Island
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SGY2-2025
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through South America with the "South American Odyssey with Amazon & Easter Island" tour. This adventure takes you through the vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Easter Island. Begin your exploration in the heart of the Amazon Jungle, where you'll witness the unique "Meeting of the Waters" and stay at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge. In Rio de Janeiro, ascend Sugarloaf Mountain and visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Experience the awe-inspiring Iguassu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides. Discover the charm of Buenos Aires with a tango show and a visit to a traditional estancia. Cross the Andes by boat, marvel at the stunning scenery of Bariloche, and explore the historic city of Santiago. Conclude your journey on Easter Island, home to the mysterious moai statues. This tour promises a rich tapestry of experiences, from natural wonders to cultural delights.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Manaus,Brazil
Location: Manaus
Meals Included: Dinner
Settle into your hotel with time to explore on your own. Please note: you will meet your Tour Director in Rio de Janeiro.
Day 2: Manaus,Amazon Jungle
Location: Manaus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MANAUS–AMAZON JUNGLE Rivers of Life Today your “Meeting of the Waters” tour passes the impressive British-built Customs House and the floating port. Cruise on the chocolate-hued Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles the different bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! After lunch, explore a jungle island (water level permitting) with native flora and fauna. Arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Stay in the Amazon Reserve on the banks of the Rio Negro at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge. Originally created as scientific research facility, it has opened its doors to guest and invites them to stay in the rainforest surrounded by dense jungle, waterways, medicinal plants, and a monkey rehabilitation facility. Bungalows feature air-conditioning, private bath, balcony, and a minibar. Each day spent here brings new adventures from guided nature walks, indigenous community visits, piranha fishing, to night-time canoe rides and much more.
Day 3: Amazon Jungle
Location: Amazon Jungle
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AMAZON JUNGLE Monkey Business Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided walk to see the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. After lunch, sail up the river to visit an Amazon native Caboclo Village to learn about their traditions and culture. Also, try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve, where researchers work to rehabilitate primates like spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys and reintroduce them into the jungle. This evening, venture back out on a canoe with your Naturalist to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other nocturnal creatures). (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT CONSERVATION HEROES During your stay at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, you will have the chance to visit its Monkey Jungle Reserve, created in 1991 to rescue animals from illegal trade. Here, animals are evaluated and treated by veterinarians and rehabilitated to be reintroduced into the wild. At feeding time, you will have the opportunity to see these animals up close in a safe environment.
Day 4: Amazon Jungle,Manaus,Rio De Janeiro
Location: Manaus
Meals Included: Breakfast
AMAZON JUNGLE–MANAUS–RIO DE JANEIRO Brazilian Boomtown This morning, depart the Ecopark for Manaus. Take a guided sightseeing tour to explore the city’s vestiges of its glory days during the rubber boom. See the famed Opera House, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Visit a local market, abundant with local foods and wares. Continue to the airport for your flight to Rio and an overnight stay. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITIONS Experience an authentic local market in Manaus. See the fresh fish brought in daily, fruit, spices, and indigenous medicines all locally sourced from the Amazon Basin.
Day 5: Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio De Janeiro
Meals Included: Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO Reaching New HeightsAfter free time this morning, meet your Tour Director at 3:30pm for a drive along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches to the base of 1,300-foot-high Sugarloaf Mountain. Ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can take in spectacular vistas of the city. Next, toast the start of a memorable vacation with [LF] caipirinhas, a traditional Brazilian cocktail, from atop Sugarloaf Mountain during a cocktail party. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits atop Sugarloaf Mountain overlooking Guanabara Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Take in the breathtaking panoramic views as you join a private cocktail party with your fellow travel companions. Toast with a traditional caipirinha, Brazil’s national cocktail, made with fresh lime, cachaça, and sugar. Deliciosa!
Day 6: Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio De Janeiro
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
RIO DE JANEIRO Heavenly ViewsThe 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 Sambódromo and visit the Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, it’s a fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Soar to the summit of Corcovado Mountain by cog railway to reach the site of the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. This crowning jewel of Rio and Brazil was constructed between 1922 and 1933. The statue of Jesus Christ stands 98 feet high (or 124 feet including the pedestal) with an arm span of 92 feet wide. Towering over the city, this piece of art is truly an engineering marvel and was even voted one the New7Wonders of the World.
Day 7: Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio De Janeiro
Meals Included: Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO Beaches, Boutiques & Bites A full day at leisure to enjoy Rio. Relax on one of the world-famous beaches or take advantage of the world-class shopping or fine dining. (B)FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE Spend free time in Rio de Janeiro with an optional excursion to Petropolis, (mountain resort and 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 app.
Day 8: Rio De Janeiro,Iguassu Falls
Location: Iguassu Falls
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS What a Rush!A flight from Rio takes you to Iguassu Falls. 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 enjoy the magnificent panorama of waterfalls from the Brazilian side. Your Local Guide introduces the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide rushing torrent. With some cataracts as high as 250 feet, Iguassu Falls is nothing short of hypnotic! (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Explore incredible Iguassu National Park (Brazilian side) and walk the pathways skirting Iguassu Falls. Watch for amazing wildlife in this protected area, including toucans, agoutis, giant otters, anteaters, tapir, and even jaguars!
Day 9: Iguassu Falls
Location: Iguassu Falls
Meals Included: Breakfast
IGUASSU FALLS 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 and enjoy a closer perspective on a walking tour of the falls. Meander along the walkways from atop the falls and enjoy an exhilarating view 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. Return to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Iguassu National Park (Argentinean side) – From this side of the falls you get a bird’s-eye view from the catwalks perched over part of the Devil’s Throat, where 14 waterfalls drop more than 300 feet into the Devil’s Gorge below. A completely different perspective from that of Brazil’s side which is why you always need to see both sides of the falls!
Day 10: Iguassu Falls,Buenos Aires,Argentina
Location: Buenos Aires
Meals Included: Breakfast
IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA The Boulevards of Buenos AiresThis 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, an orientation walk acquaints you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY 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.
Day 11: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BUENOS AIRES Dining, Dancing & DazzlingYour 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. Next, [LF] learn how to make a traditional Argentinean dish during your empanada cooking class. After an afternoon at leisure, top off the evening at a famous Tango club. The Tango and Argentina go hand in hand and tonight you will [LF] visit a local milonga, or tango house, where professional tango dancers teach the traditional techniques of the Argentine Tango. After your lesson, enjoy a farewell dinner featuring Argentine steaks and other local specialties. Top off the evening when the professionals delight you with a Tango Show featuring the dance as it has evolved through the ages! (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES Immerse yourself in Argentina’s culinary culture when you learn how to make empanadas. This hands-on cooking class teaches you the different fillings and the various 'repulga' techniques (how to close the empanada.) After perfecting your creation, enjoy your homemade empanada and a glass of Malbec.
Day 12: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
BUENOS AIRES Ranch Life Today, head into the heart of the pampas (grasslands) and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of rural, country life at a working [LF] Argentina estancia (ranch). After a traditional welcome with empanadas and local beverages, get acquainted with the lifestyle of real gauchos (cowboys) on a carriage ride through the pampas. Later, at lunch, enjoy an authentic feast, complete with world-renowned Argentine beef, salad, desserts, and live music and dance by the gauchos themselves. Top off the day with an equestrian demonstration by the gauchos before saying adios to the countryside and heading back to the city. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION Argentinean Estancias date back to the 16th Century during Spanish colonization when conquistadors where gifted land to raise and breed cattle. Today, these lands and traditions that go along with them have been passed down from generation to generation. Today, you step into the traditional, local life of a gaucho and embrace Argentinian heritage.
Day 13: Buenos Aires,Bariloche
Location: Bariloche
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BUENOS AIRES–BARILOCHE Patagonian Pleasures Fly south to Bariloche in Patagonia on the shores of fjord-like Lago Nahuel Huapi in the heart of Argentina’s Lake District. Arrive in the early evening and join your Tour Director for a leisurely stroll through the picturesque town. See the city hall, the clock tower in Municipality Square, and the famous chocolate factories. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS You are in Argentina but, you feel like you are in a small town in Switzerland when in Bariloche! Use your time here to sample its famous chocolate, sip locally crafted beer, dine on world class cuisine, and take in the breathtaking views of this Patagonian mountain town.
Day 14: Bariloche
Location: Bariloche
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
BARILOCHE Alpine TreasuresThis chic alpine resort boasts some of the most glorious scenery in the country. Cameras should be ready for today’s guided sightseeing including a chairlift ride to a lookout point at Cerro Campanario. You’ll want to capture the vistas of surrounding lakes and Andes mountain peaks. The tour continues with a leisurely drive around the Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay followed by lunch at a local restaurant. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Sit back and relax on the 7-minute chairlift ride to the Campanario summit at 3400 feet. From here you will experience the best views in Patagonia. Take in the sweeping vistas of the surrounding snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, and lush forests.
Day 15: Bariloche,Puerto Blest,Puerto Varas,Chile
Location: Puerto Varas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
BARILOCHE–PUERTO BLEST–PUERTO VARAS, CHILE Peak PerfectionSet out today for your [LF] Andes Lake crossing! Board a boat for the cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest. Proceed by motorcoach and see emerald lakes, thick pine forests, and the snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains. Look out for soaring Osorno Volcano as you cross Lago Todos los Santos by catamaran. Skirt the southern shore of Lago Llanquihue on the way to Puerto Varas. Drive to your hotel along the rosebush-lined streets of this lakeside resort. (B,L,D)LOCAL FAVORITE NATURAL WONDERS Why go around the Andes Mountains when you can cut a path directly through them? That’s exactly what you will do today on a full-day Andes Lake Crossing from Argentina to Chile! Sail across glacial lakes, travel through national parks, stop on a remote island for lunch, watch for giant condors, and cruise past active volcanoes into Chile. Today will be an unforgettable adventure.
Day 16: Puerto Varas,Puerto Montt,Santiago
Location: Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast
PUERTO VARAS–PUERTO MONTT–SANTIAGO Summits & SeasYour morning tour of the nearby seaport of Puerto Montt in Chilean Patagonia takes you to the harbor brimming with fishing vessels and along a busy waterfront lined with seafood stalls. Transfer to the airport for your flight north to Santiago. Perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLOCAL TASTES Discover a wide variety of fresh seafood during your visit to the local market in the seaside village of Angelmó near Puerto Montt. If seafood isn’t your preference, you’ll also find fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, handicrafts, and much more.
Day 17: Santiago
Location: Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
SANTIAGO Santiago Especial Today, your Local Guide traces the city’s history and heritage on a guided city tour. 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. Conclude your tour of Santiago with lunch at a local restaurant, including a glass of regional wine. Return to your hotel for a free evening. Your Tour Director will have recommendations on how to spend your evening. (B,L)ENHANCED FREE TIMESIGHTS & CITY LIGHTS Chile’s capital city shines amid the heights of the Andes and the horizons of the sea with plenty of head-turning panoramas. If you’ve got a head for nightlife, Santiago’s streets are brimming with restaurants, bars, and cafes. Explore the Barrio Bellavista where trendy restaurants, bars, discos, music venues, street art offer something for every taste.
Day 18: Santiago
Location: Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SANTIAGO Hasta Luego, Chile 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. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner to celebrate a great touring adventure. (B,D)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Take an excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Drive through the hills of Chile’s wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, and continue along the coast to nearby Viña del Mar. 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.
Day 19: Santiago,Easter Island
Location: Easter Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
SANTIAGO–EASTER ISLAND Welcome to Easter Island!Fly from Santiago to Easter Island, considered the world’s largest open-air museum, boasting over 400 moai, ruins, and temples. (B)Please note: the Tour Director does not accompany guests on extensions. Guided service is as outlined in the day by day itinerary. TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Check off this bucket list destination when you travel to the most remote island in the world. Located 2,200 miles off the coast of Chile, this island is a territory of Chile but, feels more like Polynesia. At the time of the arrival of the Europeans in the 18th Century, the island had been completely decimated of all resources, the population was no larger than 700 people, the now famous moai toppled, and history forgotten. Many mysteries endure around the island’s history.
Day 20: Easter Island
Location: Easter Island
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
EASTER ISLAND Curious Quarries Your first stop on your private tour will be Ahu Vaihu, where eight large moai lie in ruins. Continue on to Ahu Akahanga. According to legend, this is the burial site of the first king of Easter Island (Hotu Matu’a). Next, at the Rano Raraku quarry, you’ll find 394 statues in various stages of completion. It appears that the moai production was abruptly abandoned, leaving us a frozen snapshot that reveals how the moai were carved out of volcanic rocks. At Ahu Tongariki, see 15 beautifully restored moai, and at Ahu Te Pito Kura, see the largest moai ever transported and erected. Last stop is the beach of Anakena, where King Hotu Matu’a first landed on Rapa Nui. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE Over 600 massive volcanic rock sculptures pepper the island, with many dating back to 700 AD. Each of these structures, some close to 40 feet tall and 80 tons, were carved from one single rock. If an imperfection was found, it was abandoned. It remains an enigma how these massive moai were transported from there quarries. Now you get the opportunity to stand next to one and come up with your own theory!
Day 21: Easter Island
Location: Easter Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
EASTER ISLAND Cauldrons & Cryptic Carvings This morning, your private tour visits the Rano Kau Volcano, with a caldera that contains one of the island’s freshwater lakes. At the nearby ceremonial village of Orongo, see the restored houses and remains of an ancient Ahu. Head to Ana Kai Tagata, an ancient cave with wall paintings on the rock. This afternoon, visit Ahu Akivi, with seven restored moais in the middle of the island. According to legend, the statues represent the seven scouts sent to Easter Island by King Hotu Matu’a. Finally, visit the Puna Pau topknot quarry with its red scoria stone, where the Pukaos on top of the moai were made. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Hear the legend of The Birdman Competition on an excursion to the sacred site of Orongo, where an ancient annual competition began at the sacred site of Orongo and was used to determine the Birdman, a sacred position, for the year. The challenge required contestants (appointed by a sponsor) to descend the steep cliffs from Orongo, swim offshore to an islet, and wait for the first tern egg of the season, and then return it safely to their sponsor at Orongo. Upon delivery of the egg, the sponsor became a leader of the island for the year.
Day 22: Easter Island,Santiago
Location: Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast
EASTER ISLAND–SANTIAGO Hasta Luego, Chile!Return to Santiago for a final night in Chile (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Upon your arrival back to Santiago, you may enjoy a night of relaxation or a night on the town where the city lights up with a vibrant nightlife. Ask your Tour Director for suggestions or refer to your GlobusGO mobile app for maps and tips.
Day 23: Santiago
Location: Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus, Ecopark Jungle Lodge, Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel and Resort, Bourbon Cataratas Hotel, Loi Suites Recoleta, NH Bariloche Edelweiss, Radisson Puerto Varas, Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center, and Hotel Taha Tai.
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Meals
Breakfast is provided daily, along with 6 lunches and 10 dinners.
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Transportation
This tour includes various modes of transportation such as flights between major cities, boat cruises across lakes, and motorcoach transfers to explore different regions and attractions.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours are included for various attractions such as the Amazon Jungle, Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Puerto Montt, Santiago, and Easter Island.
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Special Experiences
Special experiences include a tango show in Buenos Aires, a traditional Argentine estancia visit, and a caipirinha cocktail party atop Sugarloaf Mountain.
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UNESCO Sites
The tour includes a visit to Iguazu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Small Group Discoveries
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on all South America tour dates, limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages not included in the itinerary are not covered.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and other entry/exit fees are not included.
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International Flights
International flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 7 Lunches, 9 Dinners
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on all South America tour dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Iguazu National Park
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at a variety of hotels including Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus, Ecopark Jungle Lodge, Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel and Resort, Bourbon Cataratas Hotel, Hotel Alvear ICON, NH Bariloche Edelweiss, Radisson Puerto Varas, Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center, and Hotel Taha Tai on Easter Island.
Mode of Transport
This tour offers diverse transportation modes including flights between major cities, scenic boat cruises across lakes, and motorcoach transfers to explore various regions and attractions.
Notes
Please note that this tour is designed for all levels of fitness, however one should be in suitable physical condition to fully enjoy the experiences. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading. For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in/out of small water crafts such as canoes and small fishing boats. Itinerary is subject to change in low or high water situations.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences can I expect during the Amazon Jungle portion of the tour?
During the Amazon Jungle portion of the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the 'Meeting of the Waters' where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões meet without mixing. You will also visit a jungle island, take guided nature walks, visit an Amazon native Caboclo Village, try piranha fishing, and visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve where primates are rehabilitated.
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What activities are included in the Rio de Janeiro segment of the tour?
In Rio de Janeiro, you will ascend Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car for spectacular city views and enjoy a traditional Brazilian cocktail. You will also visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain, explore downtown Rio, and enjoy a churrascaria dinner. There is also free time to relax on the beaches or explore the city further.
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How is the Iguassu Falls experience structured on this tour?
The Iguassu Falls experience includes visiting both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the falls. On the Brazilian side, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfalls, while on the Argentine side, you will take the Ecological Jungle Train and walk along the pathways for a closer perspective of the falls.
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What cultural experiences are offered in Buenos Aires?
In Buenos Aires, you will take a guided tour of the city, including La Boca, San Telmo, and Recoleta Cemetery. You will also participate in an empanada cooking class, visit a local milonga for a tango lesson, and enjoy a tango show with dinner. Additionally, you will visit a traditional Argentine estancia to experience rural life and gaucho culture.
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What can I expect during the Andes Lake crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas?
The Andes Lake crossing involves a boat cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest, followed by a motorcoach journey through stunning landscapes with views of emerald lakes, thick pine forests, and snow-capped peaks. You will also cross Lago Todos los Santos by catamaran and see the Osorno Volcano.
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What highlights are included in the Easter Island extension of the tour?
On Easter Island, you will visit several moai sites including Ahu Tongariki and the Rano Raraku quarry. You will explore the Rano Kau Volcano, the ceremonial village of Orongo, and the ancient cave of Ana Kai Tagata. The tour also includes visits to Ahu Akivi and the Puna Pau topknot quarry.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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