DAYS 1 – 3

Our journey begins in Rio de Janeiro on Day 2 with an ascent to the top of Corcovado for breathtaking view of the cuidade maravilhosa. We’ll see Tijuca National Park — the largest urban forest in the world — then stroll the famed beaches of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana. Dance the night away at a lively samba show. Sample some of the best barbecue at a typical Brazilian churrascaria.

Copacabana Palace Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

DAYS 4 & 5

We fly to Foz do Iguaçu, where our expert guide leads us through catwalks and trails, discovering a lush rainforest alive with bamboo, orchids, parrots and spectacular vantages. Later we’ll take a breathtaking helicopter ride to view the falls’ cascades thundering down over 200 feet.

Das Cataratas, Iguaçu Falls

DAYS 6 – 8

Welcome to “the Paris of South America” with art galleries, chic boutiques, lush green parks and tree-lined boulevards. Visit San Telmo, the birthplace of the tango and discover its famous Sunday flea market. See the famous Recoleta Cemetery, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo. Enjoy a privately guided visit to the Colon Theatre. Learn the fine art of Argentine dance at the respected Tango Academy, then enjoy a memorable dinner and tango show.

Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt, Buenos Aires

DAYS 9 & 10

After the big-city buzz of Buenos Aires, we fly to Bariloche where a dramatic counterpoint of serenity awaits. Located in the Andean foothills, Bariloche offers numerous outdoor activities and the chance to indulge in the town’s artisanal chocolate. Our journey takes us on a scenic drive through the rugged Patagonian landscape on the Road of the Seven Lakes.

Llao Llao Resort, Bariloche

DAY 11

Driving through exquisite scenery, you’ll view the commanding Osorno Volcano before arriving at Puerto Varas.

Hotel Patagonico, Puerto Varas

DAYS 12 – 15

From Puerto Montt, we fly to Santiago. Relax with a Pisco sour on San Cristobal Hill, offering a panoramic view of the ancient city spreading out toward the distant Andes. From La Moneda Palace to Cathedral Metropolitana, discover the beauty and nuances of Santiago. We’ll journey to one of Chile’s renowned traditional wineries, the Santa Rita Winery, where we learn about the winemaking process and explore the winery’s unique pre-Columbian art collection. Tour the Los Domenicos Craft Center before your evening flight home on Day 14, arriving the following day.

Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Santiago

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

DAYS 1 – 4

Our journey begins in Rio de Janeiro with an ascent to the top of Corcovado for a breathtaking view of the cuidade maravilhosa. We’ll see Tijuca National Park — the largest urban forest in the world — then stroll the famed beaches of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana. Dance the night away at a lively samba show. A private guided tour of colonial Rio includes the Praça XV de Novembro, the Paço Imperial, the National Historical Museum, the Candelaria Church and the São Bento Monastery. 
Copacabana Palace Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

DAYS 5 & 6

We fly to Foz do Iguaçu, where our expert guide leads us through catwalks and trails, discovering a lush rainforest alive with bamboo, orchids, parrots and spectacular vantages. Later we’ll take a breathtaking helicopter ride to view the falls’ cascades thundering down over 200 feet. 
Das Cataratas, Iguaçu Falls

DAYS 7 – 9

Welcome to “the Paris of South America,” with art galleries, chic boutiques, lush green parks and tree-lined boulevards. Visit San Telmo, the birthplace of the tango. See the famous Recoleta Cemetery, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo. Enjoy a privately guided visit to the National Decorative Arts Museum. Learn the fine art of Argentine dance at the respected Tango Academy, then enjoy a memorable dinner and tango show. 
Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires

DAYS 10 & 11

After the big-city buzz of Buenos Aires, we fly to Bariloche where a dramatic counterpoint of serenity awaits. Located in the Andean foothills, Bariloche offers numerous outdoor activities and the chance to indulge in the town’s artisanal chocolate. Our journey takes us on a scenic drive through the rugged Patagonian landscape on the Road of the Seven Lakes. 
Llao Llao Resort, Bariloche

DAY 12

Driving through exquisite scenery, you’ll view the commanding Osorno Volcano before arriving at Puerto Varas. 
Hotel Meliá Patagonia, Puerto Varas

DAYS 13 – 16

From Puerto Montt, we fly to Santiago. Relax with a Pisco sour on San Cristobal Hill, offering a panoramic view of the ancient city spreading out toward the distant Andes. From La Moneda Palace to Cathedral Metropolitana, discover the beauty and nuances of Santiago. We’ll journey to one of Chile’s renowned traditional wineries, the Santa Rita Winery, where we learn about the winemaking process and explore the winery’s unique pre-Columbian art collection. Tour the Los Domenicos Craft Center before your evening flight home on Day 15, arriving the following day. 
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Santiago

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

Copacabana Palace Hotel
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Opened in 1923, this impressive edifice is Rio’s most traditional and luxurious hotel. A glance through the pages of the Copacabana Palace’s “Golden Book” is enough to confirm its status among the world’s great hotels. It reveals a guest list of royalty, stars of screen and stage, musicians, sports figures, politicians and business leaders who have shaped the world over the last seven decades.

This deluxe hotel, located on some of the most expensive and sought after real estate in Brazil, has 225 bedrooms and suites. With its opulent lounges, bars and restaurants, the Copacabana Palace is a haven of relaxation and good living. It boasts a magnificent, semi-Olympic size swimming pool and the only rooftop tennis court in the city. The hotel also has a new Fitness Center and a Beauty Salon.

Categories: Select & Grand – Deluxe Ocean View Suite

Das Cataratas
Iguaçu Falls, Brazil & Argentina

This is only hotel inside the Brazilian National Park, and the centre of the Iguaçu National Park. Nestled inside a lush tropical environment, alongside the famous Iguaçu Falls, sits this charming 195 bedroom colonial-style hotel. On the hotel grounds, you’ll find a swimming pool, tennis courts and game room. Other hotel facilities include a boutique, ATM, guest laundry, and a reading room with complimentary internet access.

The hotel has two restaurants, the Ipe Bar & Grill alongside the pool and the Restaurant Itaipu, which has an outside veranda. Both restaurants serve international cuisine and local dishes. Your Travcoa Deluxe Room is characterized by beautiful hardwood floors with views of the lush tropical gardens or surrounding forest. The air-conditioned room amenities include, cable television, a mini bar, in-room safe, a large bathtubs and a hair dryer.

Categories: Select – Cataratas Deluxe Room; Grand – Cataratas Suite

Alvear Palace Hotel
Buenos Aires, Argentina

One of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Alvear Palace Hotel stands in the heart of the Recoleta, a refined quarter with ample parks, wide avenues and an elegant architecture of classic style. The best restaurants, coffee stores, antique shops and boutiques of Buenos Aires are found in this area, as well as some of the most important museums and cultural centers.

There are three exquisite restaurants, a lobby bar with live music, and 24-hour room service. The Health Club has a heated indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and body massage.
Travel + Leisure magazine named it as “Latin America’s Best Hotel,” Condé Nast Traveler magazine named it “Central & South America’s Best Hotel,” and Wine Spectator magazine named La Bourgogne as “Latin America’s Best Restaurant.”

Your elegant junior suite is decorated in European style and has a comfortable sitting area. It features touch screen telephones, cellular phones, Egyptian cotton bed linen from Frette, and the deluxe bathroom features Hermès de Paris amenities. Flowers and fruits give a welcoming touch and personal butler service is available at anytime in this 5-star haven.

Categories: Select – Premier Junior Suites; Grand – Premier Deluxe Suites

Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt
Buenos Aires, Chile

Every pampering amenity, from butler service to wireless Internet access, is yours in a spacious 33-40-sq.-metre room with plush king bed, oversized work desk and majestic bath with bidet area, tub and rain shower. Modern decor adds to elegant extras including Celedonio Lohidoy-designed spa products, 30-inch flat-screen TV, bathrobes and street or garden views.

Llao Llao Resort
Bariloche, Argentina

Located on a small hill between two lakes, the magnificent Llao Llao Hotel is surrounded by woods and framed by mountains. Built in 1940 and fully renewed in 1993, its Canadian-style architecture of visible cypress logs blends with the region’s green stone in perfect harmony with the natural beauty of the area. The 5-star property is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

The hotel has 158 rooms and suites with telephone, cable TV and in-room safe. Your superior lake-view room has a superb view. Leisure facilities of the resort include a health and fitness club with indoor heated pool, sauna and whirlpool, full spa services, 18-hole golf course and clubhouse, outdoor pool, and lake fishing.

Categories: Select – Lake View Studio; Grand – Lake View Suite

Hotel Meliá Patagonia
Puerto Varas, Chile

Hotel Meliá Patagonia is located in a quiet area, yet near all of the main attractions in Puerto Varas and enjoys magnificent views of Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano. The hotel is built in traditional architectural style and blends in perfectly with its setting in this charming city. The hotel has a swimming pool, gym, whirlpool and sauna, as well as a business center, souvenir shop and laundry service. There is a piano bar, as well as two restaurants—the Alerce Restaurant specializes in Chilean cuisine, and the Ebro Restaurant, specializes in Mediterranean cuisine.

There are 91 rooms on three floors, each featuring satellite TV, internet access, mini bar, hair dryer, in-room safe and 24-hour room service.

Categories: Select – Lake or Volcano View Room; Grand – Master Suite

Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Santiago
Santiago, Chile

The elegant Ritz‐Carlton Hotel is located in the capital’s most prestigious and refined neighborhood, El Golf, within walking distance to exclusive boutiques and restaurants.

The 205 luxurious rooms and suites are distributed among 14 floors, crowned by a glass dome housing an indoor pool and Jacuzzi. All rooms feature classic décor and amenities include high speed internet access, dual phone lines, 24-hour in-room dining, digital safe and separate bath tub and shower.

In the four restaurants and lounges, dining features Chilean fish and seafood and Chile’s famous wine in menus that combine the rich tradition of Mediterranean cuisine with excellent local products.

The spa and fitness center has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Andes Mountains and the city. In addition to sports equipment, there are spa treatment rooms for massages and special beauty treatments, a steam bath, whirlpool, sauna, indoor heated swimming pool and a sun deck on the terraced roof.

Categories: Select – Club Room; Grand – Club Suite

Kymri Wilt

Kymri is an avid world traveler with an infectious enthusiasm to share life experiences. Her passion for travel is complimented by her interest in languages, culture, wildlife and photography. Her language studies include French, German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic.

Travel Dates: October 13, 2010