Splendours of South America
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Santiago and check in to the Plaza El Bosque Ebro Hotel for a 2-night stay and a welcome dinner. Optional afternoon visit to a nearby winery (enquire at time of booking). Our travel specialists will be delighted to assist with flight arrangements if required.
Morning city tour including the historic centre, San Cristobal hill and the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. Afternoon at leisure.
Fly to Punta Arenas for a short tour and views of the Strait of Magellan. Continue through the vast wilderness to Puerto Natales. Overnight at Hotel Costaustralis (fjord-view room).
Full-day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park to see its peaks, glacial lakes and Patagonian wildlife. Stay 2 nights at Hotel Lago Grey. On selected departures the stay will be in a superior room with views towards the lake.
Morning walk in the national park, close to Lake Nordenskjöld and Salto Grande waterfall. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions in the park.
Cross the border to El Calafate in Argentina and stay 2 nights at the Hotel Kosten Aike.
Full-day tour of Perito Moreno Glacier. Optional boat trip in front of the gigantic glacier wall.
Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 3 nights. In the evening enjoy dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Half-day tour of the elegant capital city and the colourful La Boca district.
A day at leisure or take an optional excursion to an estancia in the Pampas or Colonia in Uruguay.
Fly to Iguazú Falls and stay for 2 nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú inside the park.
Guided visit of the Brazilian side of these striking cataracts and time at leisure to explore the various walkways on the Argentinian side at your own pace. The cascades can be experienced while the park is closed to other visitors.
Fly to Rio, set on a natural bay and surrounded by mountains. Stay at the beachfront Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Hotel (side Copacabana sea-view room) for 3 nights*.
Full-day city tour including Corcovado, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, and a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain finishing with a farewell drink at your hotel.
A day at leisure or optional excursions including a visit to the old centre of Rio or a 4x4 tour to Tijuca forest.
Tour ends in Rio de Janeiro.
Trip Inclusions
- Privileged stay close to the dramatic Iguazu Falls
- Discover Patagonia's celebrated sights on both sides of the Andes
- Soak up the Latin culture of Buenos Aires & vibrant Rio de Janeiro
- Beachfront stay on legendary Copacabana beach
- Small group size - average 14 people (max 20)
- 4- & 5-star accommodation *
- Flexible - extensions & room upgrades available
- Internal flights
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour guides in each destination
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Welcome dinner & farewell drink
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- On certain departures this tour may join the Wonders of the New World tour from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro.
- * The hotel in Torres del Paine is subject to change for 2027.
- The 28 Jan 2027 departure includes 3 days / 2 nights in Rio due to Champion's Parade / Carnival. If you would like to extend your stay to include the parades, please enquire about prices.
Operator
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
Dates & Pricing
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