Andes, Iguassu & Beyond

Andes, Iguassu & Beyond
Andes, Iguassu & Beyond
Andes, Iguassu & Beyond
Andes, Iguassu & Beyond
Andes, Iguassu & Beyond

From:

CAD $5,084 Was CAD $5,649

18 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

This tour is designed for anyone looking for the most incredible natural and cultural highlights of southern South America.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 24 Apr 2025

Experience Overview

This tour is designed for anyone looking for the most incredible natural and cultural highlights of southern South America. Spend 18 days exploring the cultures of Chile and Argentina with the Andes as your perfectly picturesque backdrop. Get active in the adventure-sport-lover's paradise of Pucón, Chile and then stand in the mist of majestic Iguassu Falls, before moving on to find out once and for all why Rio de Janeiro is the cultural icon it's become. Enjoy free time to explore this amazing city. Don't leave any adventure-stone unturned; do it all.

Highlights

  • Drink wine in the Chilean countryside
  • Snap a photo of colourful Valparaíso
  • Get active in Pucón
  • Saddle up on a ranch in Argentina
  • Enjoy the energy of Buenos Aires
  • Get a little wet at Iguassu Falls
  • Walk the promenade of Copacabana Beach in Rio

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 30297

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport: Plane, public bus, shared van, ferry

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Budget

Tour OperatorTour Operator: G Adventures

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: SCSR.B

StartStarts: Santiago, Chile

FinishFinishes: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

DurationDuration: 18 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Guaraní Community Experience, Puerto Iguazú Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Santiago Region Winery Tour, Santiago Your Discover Moment: Pucón Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires Your Discover Moment: Paraty Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
  • City tour of Santiago
  • Driving through the Seven Lakes district
  • Estancia visit and barbecue lunch (full-day)
  • Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina)
  • Local flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (16 nts), overnight bus (1nt)
  • 17 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

  • Plane, public bus, shared van, ferry

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5,084 ($282 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Santiago

Arrive at any time.
Arrival day, no activities planned. The day is free to spend at your leisure exploring the city until our welcome meeting this evening. Santiago is Chile's largest city and capital, with internationally recognized vineyards and Andean ski resorts very close by.

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Day 2: Santiago/Valparaíso

Explore some of Santiago's neighbourhoods on a city tour, visit the Museum of Memory and try some local specialties. After, take a public bus to the seaside town of Valparaíso where brightly coloured houses perch on the hills.

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Day 3: Valparaiso/Santiago

Enjoy a free morning in Valparaiso to soak it all in. Later, head to the Casablanca Valley, stop at a winery to indulge in a wine tasting. After, head back to Santiago with free time before boarding an overnight bus to Pucon.

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Day 4: Pucón

Enjoy free time in Pucon, try whitewater rafting or explore the area by foot.

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Day 5: Pucón

Enjoy another free day to take part in the many activities on offer in Pucón. Opt to hike Villarica volcano (it's active!) or soak in the nearby natural thermal pools.

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Day 6: Pucón/San Carlos de Bariloche

Cross the Andes to Argentina. Travel by local bus to San Martin and take a private van the rest of the way to Bariloche in the Lake District with a local guide.

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Day 7: San Carlos de Bariloche

Transfer to a Gaucho Ranch just outside of Bariloche. Enjoy a barbecue for lunch and take to the saddle with a Gaucho by your side.

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Day 8: San Carlos de Bariloche

Enjoy a free day to explore the beautiful area in and around Bariloche. Take a hike in the countryside or wander the town, known for its shops and in particular, artisan chocolate.

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Day 9: San Carlos de Bariloche/Buenos Aires

Fly to Buenos Aires. Opt to enjoy a Tango show and dinner.
Fly north to the buzzing metropolis that is Buenos Aires, it is a vibrant city full of life.

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Day 10: Buenos Aires

Enjoy a free day to explore beautiful Buenos Aires. pre book a city bike tour, or an evening Tango experience for the true Buenos Aires experience.

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Day 11: Buenos Aires/Foz do Iguaçu

Fly to Iguassu (Argentinean Side) of the falls and visit the G Adventures-supported Jasy Pora community in the lush Misiones rainforest region. Guided by a local expert, learn more about this Indigenous community and their harmonious relationship to the environment. Afterwards, cross the border into Brazil by private vehicle and witness amazing panoramic views of the falls. Spend the next two full days exploring the area around the falls.
After settling in, opt to partake in one of the adventurous activities offered in the area like, a helicopter ride over the falls or a visit to the nearby bird park.

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Day 12: Foz do Iguaçu

Return to the Argentine side to explore the trails. Opt for a boat tour to get a close look at the falls. Return to the Brazilian side for one more night in town.
Explore trails that will bring you directly over the falls of the Devil's Throat—the highest and deepest of the falls. Other trails allow access to the stretch of falls across the forest on the Argentine side. Opt to take an inflatable boat to the base of the thundering falls.

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Day 13: Foz do Iguaçu/Paraty

Fly to São Paulo and continue by van to Paraty. Wander the cobblestoned streets and shops of this gorgeous coastal town and its historical centre, designated as a UNESCO world heritage site.

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Day 14: Paraty

Enjoy a free day to explore Paraty. Opt to visit the cachaça distilleries or take a boat into the bay to explore the nearby islands and beaches.
Paraty is a quaint colonial town renowned for its architecture—the pace might be slow but there's a lot to choose from. Considered one of the world's most important examples of Portuguese colonial architecture by UNESCO, the historic centre is a well-preserved national historic monument, and today has been closed to vehicles to preserve its laid-back colonial ambiance. Opt to take a boat trip in the bay, kayak, go horseback riding, or take a jeep tour.

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Day 15: Paraty/Ilha Grande

Continue by van up the coast and take a ferry to Ilha Grande. Opt to hike to remote beaches and enjoy free time to relax and explore the island.
A short, scenic drive along the coast takes us to Angra dos Reis. Board the ferry to Ilha Grande—home to some of Brazil's most beautiful beaches.

Enjoy free time to soak up the sun, snorkel, hike and cruise to various beaches, not to mention feast on fresh seafood and sip caipirinhas in the plaza in the evenings.

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Day 16: Ilha Grande

Enjoy a free day in Ilha Grande. Optional activities include hiking Pico Do Papagaio or to Lopes Mendes, snorkelling or relaxing on the beach.

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Day 17: Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro

Carry on by ferry and van to Rio de Janeiro. With free time, explore the city on an optional city tour.
Travel back to the mainland by ferry before continuing north along the coast. Enjoy the incredible scenery before rounding the cliffs at Vidigal. Get your first look at one of the most memorable cities in the world—Río de Janeiro.

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Day 18: Rio de Janeiro

Depart at any time.
There are no planned activities today so feel free to book onward travel at any time. Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

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