South America South American Highlights

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South American Highlights

Day 1 : Santiago

Arrive in Santiago and get settled into your hotel. This evening you will enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 : Santiago

With the snow-capped Andes Mountains rising majestically behind it, Chile’s capital is a true gem. Today, get to know Santiago on a tour that includes San Cristobal Hill and Museum La Chascona.

Day 3 : Santiago

Chile has become known for its wonderful wine-producing region. And today, you will take a tour to a winery in Santa Rita, including a visit to its museum.

Day 4 : Santiago, Valparaiso & Vina del Mar

This morning you will set out for the coast. En route to the charming beach resort of Vina del Mar, stop at Valparaiso for a visit to the Fonk Museum and a ride in the city’s famous cable cars. After lunch the rest of the day and evening are yours to enjoy your sea-view room in Vina del Mar.

Day 5 : Vina del Mar, Santiago & Buenos Aires

Today fly out of Santiago bound for the vibrant, exciting city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Once there, head to your hotel room to spend the rest of the day as you please—perhaps doing a little exploring on your own.

Day 6 : Buenos Aires

Start your day with a delicious cup of Argentine coffee at the famous Café Toroni. It is just one part of a half-day tour introducing you to the “Paris of the South.”This evening, we have something very special and distinctively Argentine planned—a private tango lesson followed by dinner and a tango show at Piazzolla Tango.

Day 7 : Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the gateway to La Pampa, home of the famous Argentine gauchos (“cowboys”). Today you will visit a working ranch, meet modern gauchos to learn how the ranch operates and enjoy a traditional barbecue featuring famous Argentine beef.

Day 8 : Buenos Aires

Today visit the exclusive residential area of San Isidro and the beautiful San Isidro Cathedral. Then enjoy a river boat cruise down the Paraná River Delta, where the river empties into the Rio de la Plata on its way to the Atlantic.

Day 9 : Buenos Aires

After a morning on your own, set out on a fascinating “Evita Tour” visiting landmarks in the life of Argentina’s beloved Eva Perón—which includes a visit to Evita Museum.Tonight, dine at a restaurant located in the charming Porto Madero district.

Day 10 : Buenos Aires & Iguazu

Today you fly to Iguazú, where one of the world’s most magnificent natural sights awaits you—Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend an afternoon at leisure enjoying your hotel’s lovely grounds and spectacular views of the falls from your room.

Day 11 : Iguazu

Embark on an exciting full-day tour of Iguazu Falls. Be dazzled by the thunder of water on both the Brazilian and Argentinean side of the falls, including a boat ride under the falls.Also enjoy a safari tour showcasing the majesty of the jungle canopy, with lunch served within the Brazilian national park.

Day 12 : Rio de Janeiro

Wake up and head back to the airport for your flight to one of the most exciting cities on earth—Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Upon arrival, settle into your sea view room at your 5-star hotel. Then, you are off to visit Sugarloaf Mountain for a dazzling overview of Rio.

Day 13 : Rio de Janeiro

Another mountain is on today’s itinerary—the famous Corcovado, with its 125-foot Christ the Redeemer statue looming atop. After visiting the mountain, you will enjoy a scenic afternoon schooner cruise in the Guanabara Bay.This evening, a uniquely Brazilian experience—dinner at a local barbeque restaurant followed by a passionate samba show.

Day 14 : Rio de Janeiro

Spend half day on a fascinating tour of Portuguese colonial Rio with visits to the National Historical Museum and the Candelaria. Lunch today is at the famous Colombo Tea House.Then as a special treat for your final afternoon in Rio—a small group of children will perform a wonderful music presentation for your tour group at your hotel. Spend your last evening in Rio as you wish.

Day 15 : Rio de Janeiro

After breakfast at your hotel, you have a full day day at leisure to further explore Rio on your own. Later, you will be treated to a panoramic city tour as you are brought back to the airport for your return flight home.

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Visit Peru’s Cuzco, Lima, & city in the clouds, Machu Picchu

Discover all the wonders of Peru on this extension. You will visit Lima, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cuzco, and mystical Machu Picchu, the amazing lost city of Inca perched high in the clouds of the Andes. With a three-night stay in Cuzco, two overnights in Lima, and time to see the Sun Dial, Temple of the Windows, and Circular Torreón in the Machu Picchu’s mystic city, you’ll find this extension to be a delight.

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Pre-extension: Ascend into the clouds on a Peru extension
6-Night Pre-Extension in Peru - starting from $1,975 per person

Day 1 : Lima and Cuzco

Upon arrival in Lima, take a connecting flight to Cuzco for hotel check-in. Have dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2 : Cuzco

Take a full-day tour through Cuzco’s main points of interest. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 3 : Cuzco and Aguas Calientes

Today, depart for a Vistadome train ride via Urubamba River Valley to Aguas Calientes for hotel check-in. Then, journey to Machu Picchu and take a guided walking tour to see the Sun Dial, Temple of the Windows and Circular Torreon.

Day 4 : Aguas Calientes and Cuzco

This morning, board a train to Ollantaytambo. Then travel by motorcoach to the picturesque Andean village of Pisac, known for its colorful market frequented by local people wearing traditional clothing.

Day 5 : Cuzco and Lima

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, check into your deluxe hotel and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 6 : Lima

In the morning, take a half-day tour of Lima including visits to San Isidro, Miraflores and Larco Herrera Museum. Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 7 : Lima and Santiago

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Santiago, Chile, and begin the rest of your journey.

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Ascend into the clouds on a Peru extension

6-Night Pre-Extension in Peru - starting from $1975 per person

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Note: Flights from the U.S. generally depart one day prior to the hotel check-in dates shown above. Transfers are included with roundtrip airfare purchase. If air is not purchased from Viking Tours, transfers between the airport and your hotel may be purchased separately at a cost of $50 per person, per direction, and are available to passengers whose flights arrive or depart on the Tour dates. Airfares shown are valid as of July 2, 2007, and include all government air taxes/fees of approximately $138 as well as all air fuel surcharges of $50. All prices shown are subject to change with or without notice. Tour charges, cruise fares and air fares will not be changed once payment in full has been received by Viking Tours. See also the Terms and Conditions for more information.

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