Tour Description

See the sights of Santiago, enjoy wine tasting in Casablanca Valley and get up close with Eva Peron’s famous balcony in Buenos Aires—all on this immersive tour of South America. Step out with a Local Expert in Brazil for a stunning walk past the misty rainbows and thundering gravity of Iguassu Falls—with panoramic views of San Martin Island. In Rio de Janeiro, Enjoy an authentic lunch at a local churrascaria, a traditional Brazilian steakhouse and quintessential Brazilian experience. Across the border in Argentina, Buenos Aires beckons with a once in a lifetime choice to join South America’s Gaucho cowboys for a horseback ride through the rugged wilderness or a guided sojourn around the Estancia, to learn about cattle-raising and life on the ranch.

Priced From:

$ 19516pp ^*

From: 2026-03-18

To: 2026-11-18

Start Location: Santiago (Chile), Chile

End Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Trip Type: Gold

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Chile

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.

Your South America luxury tour starts with your private transfer to The Singular Santiago Lastarria Hotel followed by a decadent dinner.

The Sights of Santiago Relaxed Start

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.

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 as you continue your grand tour of South America.

Valparaiso and Wine Country

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Singular Lastarria Hotel, Santiago.

Uncover the bohemian spirit and coastal charm of Valparaíso, a UNESCO-listed city where colourful hillside homes and street art reveal a rich artistic soul. Later, venture into Chile’s celebrated wine country for a hands-on culinary experience in an intimate kitchen setting. Prepare seasonal dishes alongside a private chef, then savour the fruits of your labour with a wine-paired five-course lunch in tranquil vineyard surrounds.

Fly to Buenos Aires

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).

This morning, jet off to glamorous Buenos Aires for your luxurious stay at your hotel in the stylish neighbourhood of La Recoleta. Settle into your comfortable surroundings before enjoying mesmerising music and dance at Rojo Tango.

Beautiful Buenos Aires Relaxed Start

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).

Explore Buenos Aires’ neighbourhoods 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.'

Pampas, Estancias and Gauchos Relaxed Start

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires (Palace Premier Room).

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.

The Falls of Iguassu

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu (Superior Room).

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.

The 'Great Waters' of Iguassu Falls Relaxed Start

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu (Superior Room).

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.

Rio de Janeiro, City of Sea and Samba

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.

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.

Exploring Rio de Janeiro

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.

Reach the great heights Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car for unparalleled views of the city’s peaks, bays and beaches. Then, continue with a visit to the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, an iconic Art Deco building designed by Francisco Joaquim Bethencourt da Silva. Next, indulge your literary side admiring the ceiling-high stacks within the Gothic-Renaissance style walls of the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading.

A Farewell to Rio de Janeiro

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Belmond Copacabana Palace, 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.

Depart Rio de Janeiro Departure Flight

Day 12

Duration: 1

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.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-03-18

End Date: 2026-03-29

twin

Child Price: 18380

Adult Price: 20225

triple

Child Price: 17671

Adult Price: 19516

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 24786

Start Date: 2026-04-22

End Date: 2026-05-03

twin

Child Price: 18380

Adult Price: 20225

triple

Child Price: 17671

Adult Price: 19516

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 24786

Start Date: 2026-05-13

End Date: 2026-05-24

twin

Child Price: 18380

Adult Price: 20225

triple

Child Price: 17671

Adult Price: 19516

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 24786

Start Date: 2026-08-12

End Date: 2026-08-23

twin

Child Price: 18380

Adult Price: 20225

triple

Child Price: 17671

Adult Price: 19516

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 24786

Start Date: 2026-09-23

End Date: 2026-10-04

twin

Child Price: 18380

Adult Price: 20225

triple

Child Price: 17671

Adult Price: 19516

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 24786

Start Date: 2026-10-14

End Date: 2026-10-25

twin

Child Price: 18380

Adult Price: 20225

triple

Child Price: 17671

Adult Price: 19516

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 24786

Start Date: 2026-11-18

End Date: 2026-11-29

twin

Child Price: 18380

Adult Price: 20225

triple

Child Price: 17671

Adult Price: 19516

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 24786

Classic South America

Tour Advisors

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Dates & prices