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South American Odyssey
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Sample the unique cultures of South America during this thrilling Panorama vacation! Arrive in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a 4-night stay, and take in the sights of South America's largest city, including Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado Mountain, and the cathedral. Fly to Iguassu Falls to see the magnificent waterfalls and tropical foliage, then fly to Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina. During your 4-night stay, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, plus enjoy a day trip to Uruguay where you sail on a catamaran to Colonia de Sacramento. After a day of relaxing in Buenos Aires, fly to Bariloche in Patagonia and take a chairlift ride to Cerro Campanario. Your lake crossing journey then takes you on a boat cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi, a drive through the forests and peaks of the Andes Mountains, a catamaran cruise across Lago Todos los Santos, and a picture stop at the Petrohue Rapids before reaching Puerto Varas, Chile. Stop in Puerto Montt en route to Santiago, where you visit San Cristobal Hill and the 18th-century cathedral. A day at leisure in the "Pearl of the Pacific" is perfect for last-minute shopping or additional discoveries on your own.
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| Call 800-866-2056 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6533990 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Overnight flight to South America | (Mon.) Board your flight to South America | | Day 2 | Rio de Janeiro | (Tue.) Welcome to South America's largest and most populous country. Rooms are ready for immediate check-in so you can refresh. The balance of your day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions for a WELCOME DINNER. Drive along famous Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches to SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN. Ascend by cable car, where you can savor spectacular vistas of the city while toasting your upcoming vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Enjoy dinner at a popular local restaurant. (D) | | Day 3 | Rio de Janeiro | (Wed.) Today, visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer crowning CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. Take the scenic cog railway ride to its top, where a 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. Proceed to bustling downtown Rio. View the Sambodromo and visit the CATHEDRAL. This evening, it's off to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style. Later, experience a SAMBA SHOW, where the sheer vitality of this country explodes in a colorful extravaganza. (B,D) | | Day 4 | Rio de Janeiro | (Thu.) A day of leisure or you may wish to enjoy a Guanabara Bay cruise, offering spectacular views of Rio and its beaches. This afternoon, consider an optional trip to historic Petropolis, once the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II and now a mountain resort. (B) | | Day 5 | Rio de Janeiro | (Fri.) This morning, try an optional Jeep tour to the Botanical Gardens with its splendid orchid exhibit, and Tijuca National Park to view native flora and fauna. Spend an evening at leisure. (B) | | Day 6 | Iguassu Falls | (Sat.) A flight from Rio takes you to IGUASSU FALLS. Experience the clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth that make this an unforgettable natural wonder. Spend the afternoon enjoying the magnificent panorama of waterfalls from the Brazilian side. Your Local Guide introduces the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrential downpour, with some cataracts as high as 250 feet, which is nothing short of hypnotic. (B,D) | | Day 7 | Buenos Aires | (Sun.) Enjoy a closer perspective with a walking tour of the Argentine side of the Falls. Then on to Iguazu International Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. After arriving, an orientation walk acquaints you with the "Paris of South America" and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafes. (B) | | Day 8 | Buenos Aires | (Mon.) Your sightseeing starts in La Boca, a colorful district and site of the city's first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique neighborhood and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President's Pink House) and the METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, housing San Martin's Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching THE CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, the burial site of Eva Peron. Savor the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital on the included evening excursion: dinner featuring Argentine steaks and other specialties topped off by a flawless PERFORMANCE of Latin America's most sensuous dance-the tango! (B,D) | | Day 9 | Buenos Aires | (Tue.) Today, visit another South American country-Uruguay. Travel by CATAMARAN to the World Heritage City of Colonia de Sacramento. Founded by Portuguese settlers from Brazil in 1680, this town held a strategic position as a smuggling outpost for transporting British goods across the Rio de la Plata into the Spanish colonies throughout the 17th century. Today, its charm lies in its narrow streets and colonial buildings. Enjoy a guided tour and lunch. (B,L) | | Day 10 | Buenos Aires | (Wed.) Enjoy a full day at leisure, with an optional excursion to the Pampas. Experience the atmosphere of Argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch). Get acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos and enjoy a barbecue lunch and the warm hospitality of your hosts before returning to the city. (B) | | Day 11 | Bariloche | (Thu.) Fly south to Bariloche in Patagonia on the shores of fjord-like Lago Nahuel Huapi in the heart of Argentina's Lake District. Arrive in the early evening, with time to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque town center. See the city hall, the clock tower in Municipality Square, and the famous chocolate factories. (B,D) | | Day 12 | Bariloche | (Fri.) This chic alpine resort boasts some of the most glorious scenery in the country. Cameras should be ready for today's chairlift ride to a lookout point at CERRO CAMPANARIO. You'll want to capture the vistas of surrounding lakes and Andes mountain peaks. The tour continues with a leisurely drive around the Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay. (B,L) | | Day 13 | Puerto Varas | (Sat.) Set out today for your memorable ANDES LAKE CROSSING! Board a boat for the CRUISE across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest. Proceed by motorcoach through pristine wilderness adorned by emerald lakes, thick pine forests, and snowcapped peaks of the Andes Mountains. Look out for soaring Osorno Volcano as you cross Lago Todos los Santos by CATAMARAN. Then take pictures of the thundering PETROHUE RAPIDS and skirt the southern shore of Lago Llanquihue on the way to Puerto Varas. Drive to your hotel along the rosebush-lined streets of this lakeside resort. (B,L,D) | | Day 14 | Santiago | (Sun.) Your morning tour of the nearby seaport of Puerto Montt in Chilean Patagonia takes you to the harbor brimming with fishing vessels and along a busy waterfront lined with seafood stalls. Transfer to the airport for your flight north to Santiago. Perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country's political, commercial, and cultural capital. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel. (B,D) | | Day 15 | Santiago | (Mon.) Today your Local Guide traces the city's history and heritage. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, and nearby SAN CRISTOBAL HILL with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Your tour ends at the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18thcentury CATHEDRAL. This afternoon offers an optional excursion to the Undurraga Winery, one of the oldest in Chile, where you will learn how some of South America's wines are produced. This evening, you may opt to join a Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show. (B) | | Day 16 | Santiago | (Tue.) The day is free for independent activities. You may want to take advantage of an optional excursion to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Drive through the undulating hills of Chile's wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, Vina Del Mar, and continue along the coast to nearby Vina del Mar. This chic seaside resort with palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas truly deserves the sobriquet "Pearl of the Pacific." Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special FAREWELL DINNER to celebrate a great touring adventure. (B,D) | | Day 17 | Santiago | (Wed.) Enjoy a full free day to catch up on last-minute souvenir shopping. Your homebound flight departs late this evening. (B) Please Note: Homebound flights may be booked for any time this day; accommodations are not provided this evening. | | Day 18 | Return Home | (Thu.) An early morning arrival is ideal for making homebound connections. |
| | | RIO DE JANEIRO Sheraton Rio Hotel and Towers (D) | | IGUASSU FALLS Bourbon Cataratas (F) | | BUENOS AIRES Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel (MD) | | BARILOCHE Panamericano Bariloche (F) | | PUERTO VARAS Cabanas Del Lago (F) | | SANTIAGO Sheraton San Cristobal Hotel and Towers (D) |
| | US$ Price Details Applicable air fare taxes and fees Single Room Supplement:
SG $1260. Triple Room reduction per person: SG $88. Extra nights in Rio de Janiero:
In single room $200; in twin room $111; in triple room $99. Extra nights in Manaus:
In single room $167; in twin room $95; in triple room $94. Extra nights in Santiago:
In single room $147; in twin room $88; in triple room $88. Extra nights in Lima:
In single room $111; in twin room $67; in triple room $65. 2009 prices and itineraries subject to change. Please note: Land-only passengers should book their homebound flight anytime on Day 17 of the tour; hotel accommodations are not provided Night 17.
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-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices. Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking. Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Globus has received your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment. Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be applicable. Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature. The departure date above is based on starting your vacation on Day 1 of the itinerary |
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