Itinerary Details
Luxury Gold: Classic South America
Day 1 - Welcome to Chile
Your South America luxury tour starts with your private transfer to The Singular Santiago Lastarria Hotel followed by a decadent dinner.
Accommodations: The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - The Sights of Santiago Relaxed Start
Discover the sites of Santiago from San Francisco Church and the Santa Lucia Hill to the bustling Plaza de Armas, Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral and San Cristóbal Hill to indulge in 360-degree views of the city. Enjoy a local Chilean seafood lunch.
Accommodations: The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 - Valparaiso and Wine Country
Savor the best of Chilean wine country at the coastal towns of Viña del Mar, “Garden City,” and UNESCO-listed port of Valparaíso. Relish seaside breezes over lunch and treat your palate to Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and one of the best-rated Pinot Noirs in Chile paired with a traditional empanadas at Kingston Family Vineyards.
Accommodations: The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Fly to Buenos Aires
This morning, jet off to glamorous Buenos Aires for your luxurious stay at your hotel in the stylish neighborhood of La Recoleta. Settle into your comfortable surroundings before enjoying mesmerizing music and dance at Rojo Tango.
Accommodations: Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Beautiful Buenos Aires Relaxed Start
Explore Buenos Aires’ neighborhoods and stand beneath the balcony made famous by Eva Perón. Tour the Belle Époque Teatro Colón opera house. This afternoon head to Fogón Asado, opening exclusively for Luxury Gold. Indulge in a restaurant that presents a new way of living the traditional Argentine 'asado.'
Accommodations: Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 - Pampas, Estancias and Gauchos Relaxed Start
Delve into the world of “gauchos,” South American cowboys, visiting a traditional “estancia” ranch enjoying a guided horseback ride, gaining insight into the traditions or joining a guided tour ending with traditional mate tea. Conclude the day entertained by a show of horsemanship skills and folk music paired with a succulent asado lunch and traditional mate tea.
Accommodations: Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - The Falls of Iguassu
Experience nature’s grandeur at the Argentinean side of Iguassu Falls with your Local Expert where winding catwalks lure you to the rushing waters of Devil's Throat’s waterfall. Dinner with wine is served at Ipe Grill within your luxurious resort - the only one inside Brazilian Iguassu National Park.
Accommodations: Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu (Superior Room).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - The 'Great Waters' of Iguassu Falls Relaxed Start
A Local Expert shows off the Brazilian side of the falls showcasing panoramic views of San Martin Island and rushing waterfalls. Later this afternoon you'll visit the Bird Park, which provides shelter for over a thousand birds, butterflies and reptiles from across South America on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience.
Accommodations: Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu (Superior Room).
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 - Rio de Janeiro, City of Sea and Samba
Jet off to Rio de Janeiro, the 'Marvelous city,' where one of South America’s most iconic hotels awaits. The golden sands of iconic Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach are just steps away.
Accommodations: Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 - Exploring Rio de Janeiro
Reach the great heights Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car for unparalleled views of the city’s peaks, bays and beaches. Dine like the locals at a classic Brazilian steakhouse before visiting the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil.
Accommodations: Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11 - A Farewell to Rio de Janeiro
Take a train up Corcovado Hill to admire the Christ the Redeemer statue. Uncover the inspiration behind bossa nova during an exclusive presentation with Cecelo Frony, a local guitarist, music aficionado and studio owner. Dine at the French-Brazilian L'Etoile Restaurant.
Accommodations: Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 - Depart Rio de Janeiro Departure Flight
After one last decadent breakfast of your Lima to Rio de Janeiro luxury tours, your private transfer will take you to the Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast