Southern Explorer

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Santiago

Arrive in Santiago at any time.

Day 2 Santiago

Spend the day enjoying some great Chilean wine at different wineries across the Maipu Valley. Take in the history of the vineyards and learn about the art of wine making.

Day 3-4 Puerto Varas

Fly south to Puerto Varas and the beautiful Lake District of Chile, where you will be able to hike through the Petrohue region in the hills surrounding Osorno Volcano. Optional activities include an excursion to the lakeside villages of Frutillar.

Day 5-6 Bariloche

Cross the mountains of upper Patagonia and into Argentina, stopping at Bariloche. A popular resort town for Argentines, the spectacular surroundings of Bariloche offer a multitude of outdoor options. Enjoy a lake cruise as we visit the Blest Arm of Lake Nahuel Huapi.

Day 7-9 Buenos Aires

Known as the ‘Paris of the Americas,’ Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. Enjoy the city at your leisure and visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías. Wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets in this most European of Latin cities.

Day 10-11 Iguassu Falls

Stunning Iguassu Falls spans 3km and is comprised of 275 separate waterfalls, with some over 80m in height. Spend two days exploring both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of the falls, with optional activities including a helicopter trip over the falls.

Day 12-13 Paraty

A travel day takes us to the Atlantic coast and the gorgeous coastal town of Paraty. Wander the cobblestone streets, take a boat trip to the nearby islands in the bay, or visit one of the many white sand beaches that make Brazil famous.

Day 14 Rio de Janeiro

Follow the scent of sand and Caipirinha (a fantastic Brazilian cocktail) to the incomparable Rio de Janeiro, where the friendly Cariocas (Rio residents) will have you swaying to the ever-present samba rhythms. Enjoy some local food and drink, and don’t forget the beach at Copacabana, the perfect place to end your journey across the heart of South America.