On arrival in Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport and Chile’s capital city, Santiago you will be met by a Wendy Wu representative and be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. Please note: Early check in is not included. If your flight arrives in the morning and you wish to arrange this, please speak to your reservations consultant.

Today, discover Santiago on a walking tour that will have you exploring the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral where you will be able to admire the colonial facades, before walking down Ahumada Boulevard, the city’s main commercial street. Go on to visit Cerro Santa Lucia, the hill that was founded in 1541 and now a park with fountains and stairs leading up to a fort that offers panoramic views of the city and the towering Andes Mountains. Conclude the day with dinner in a local restaurant. Please note that while touring in Santiago, the size of your group might increase slightly above 18 people, as the end of our Andes to Atacama Adventure overlaps with the start of our Wines & Wonders of South America tour. Some passengers may be combining these tours on our Ultimate South America tour, while others may be travelling on one tour only.

Travel 3 hours to the coast to visit the bohemian port town of Valparaiso. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valparaiso is a unique and delightful tangle, draped over a series of hills. Funiculars connect the industrial seafront with the cerros (hill) neighborhoods, each a maze of colourful, artfully dilapidated mansions and enchanting street art. Pay a visit to the La Sebastiana Museum before heading on to the Casablanca Valley. Here, in one of Chile’s premier wine regions, you’ll visit a winery where you’ll be served an indulgent lunch and enjoy a tasting session amid the vineyards. Return to Santiago this afternoon.

Today bid adios to Chile and hola to Argentina! Transfer to the airport for your flight over the breathtaking Andes Mountains to the city of Mendoza. Your flight today will be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes long.

This morning, explore the city on a walking tour and see how the city was restored after a devasting earthquake in 1861. Pass by the magnificent landmarks and must-see attractions. This afternoon is at leisure, we highly recommend that you find a peaceful spot to sit outside and try some malbec, the wine for which this region is best known.

Head just outside of the city to Maipu, the heart of one of Argentina’s most important and oldest wine growing regions. From here you’ll visit some of the region’s most prominent wineries, tasting some wonderful wines, including Argentina’s most famous red, Malbec, as well as enjoying a delicious lunch.

Today fly approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to Argentina’s flamboyant capital, Buenos Aires. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure, immersing yourself in the city’s vibrant energy.

After breakfast, enjoy the irresistible combination of Latin flair and European elegance on a Buenos Aires city tour. Your tour will last approximately 5 hours. Visit the vibrant districts of La Boca, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Palermo and Recoleta. This evening, sit down for dinner and an exciting tango show.

Spend the day just outside the city on the vast, fertile grasslands known as the pampas, on a traditional estancia (ranch). Here you’ll get some insight into the life of folk heroes, the gaucho and after a typical Argentinian asado lunch, there will be a fun folklore show.

Say farewell to Buenos Aires and transfer 30 minutes to the airport to board your plane over to Puerto Iguazu, the town closest to the incredible wonder that is Iguazu (or Iguacu in Brazil) Falls. Your flight is just under two hours, and a transfer will take you from the airport to your hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure.

Today, transfer 25 minutes to the falls. You will wander along the Argentinian side of Iguazu, which offers a fantastic overview of the whole of the falls and showcases its power and magnificence. Don’t miss the viewpoint of one of the falls’ most impressive sights, the Garganta del Diablo. Take the Ecological Jungle Train, a 15-minute journey, which takes you to the most impressive observation point – the Devil’s Throat. This afternoon, take a unique opportunity to learn about the indigenous culture of the Mbororé Aldea people, who open the doors to their community to share fascinating stories of their ancestors, rituals, myths, and legends. Sightseeing today will be a full day with around six hours on foot.

This morning you’ll cross the border to visit the Brazilian side of the falls. Wander the paths and catwalks to numerous smaller cascades that dance their way along gullies and through lush greenery. Bid farewell to the falls before hopping on a plane for a 2 hour flight to Brazil’s ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’, Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.

Today you will venture to some of Rio’s many wonders. Drive about 20 minutes to Cosme Velho Street, then in Paineras station transfer into a van to ascend the Corcovado, on the peak of which Christ the Redeemer watches over the city. On the way you will pass through the lush vegetation of the Tijuca Forest. You can take the steps at the final stage to Christ the Redeemer; however, there is an escalator if you prefer. Enjoy a delicious Brazilian barbecue lunch before continuing to Aterro do Flamengo, transfer about 20 minutes to the neighbourhood of Urca where you will ascend to the heights of Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car. The first cable car will take you 215 metres high. From there, board the second cable car which will lead you to breath taking views at the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, 395 metres high. Take in the incredible sights of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, Rio-Nitero Bridge and Corcovado. This evening, meet up with the group for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Any time before your flight is at leisure. You will be transferred from your hotel to the RIOgaleão International Airport, according to the departure time of your international flight. Late check-out is not included. Additional nights’ before and after your tour can be arranged. Please contact our Reservations team to book.