GLOBUS 2012: SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE W/ AMAZON & SANTIAGO EXT. (SBY)
15 days from Manaus to Santiago or 17 days incl. travel
Magnificent scenery, vibrant dances, cosmopolitan cuisine, friendly people, and awe-inspiring sights-all this and more await you on this wonderful vacation to South America! If you want to see stunning beauty that can't be found anywhere else in the world, this tour is for you. See Iguassu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina, and witness the amazing beauty created as the water plummets over the falls. You'll hear a thunderous roar and view spectacular rainbows. For even more amazing scenery, you'll visit the Amazon Jungle, where you'll see the incredible lush vegetation and see firsthand the many species of wildlife that call this area home. And that's just a start?there's also the majestic cities-Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Santiago-which you'll have an opportunity to explore at a more relaxed pace. Experience the varied restaurants, shops, and optional excursions offered in these fantastic cities. In Rio, sip caipirinhas, a popular Brazilian cocktail; visit the Christ the Redeemer statue; and walk on famous Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches. In Buenos Aires, dance the Tango and see the Cemetery of the Recoleta, where Eva Peron is buried. In Santiago, step back into the 16th century as you trace the city's colonial history and heritage. From the vibrant cities to the scenic beauty, this trip to South America will leave you with vacation memories to last a lifetime.
HOTELS
MANAUS Tropical Manaus Resort & Convention Center (MD), AMAZON RESERVE Ecopark Jungle Lodge (BA), RIO DE JANEIRO Excelsior Copacabana (SF), IGUASSU FALLS, Hotel Mabu Thermas (F), BUENOS AIRES Sheraton Libertador (SF), SANTIAGO Sheraton Santiago (D)
HOTELS
MANAUS Tropical Manaus Resort & Convention Center (MD), AMAZON RESERVE Ecopark Jungle Lodge (BA), RIO DE JANEIRO Excelsior Copacabana (SF), IGUASSU FALLS, Hotel Mabu Thermas (F), BUENOS AIRES Sheraton Libertador (SF), SANTIAGO Sheraton Santiago (D)
Details
- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 15 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Manaus | After arriving at your hotel, meet up for guided city sightseeing of Manaus to view the vestiges of its glory days during the rubber boom. Your first stop will be the famous OPERA HOUSE, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Next, visit a bustling LOCAL MARKET abundant with local foods and wares on the banks of the Rio Negro. Here you will find everything from piranha to fruits only found in Brazil. (D) |
| Day 2 | Amazon Jungle | Today your 'Meeting of the Waters' tour passes by the impressive British-built Custom House and the floating port. CRUISE along the chocolate-colored Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimoes, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles the differently colored bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! After lunch on the river, explore a JUNGLE ISLAND (if the water level is not too low) with fascinating native flora and fauna. Later this afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, situated on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 | Amazon Jungle | Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided JUNGLE WALK introducing you to the flora and fauna that thrives in the Amazon. After lunch, depart the lodge and sail up the river to visit a Caboclo's NATIVE AMAZON VILLAGE to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the MONKEY JUNGLE RESERVE, where researchers work to rehabilitate captive primates and reintroduce them to the jungle. Here, you have the opportunity to see a feeding of spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, woolly monkeys, and capuchin monkeys. This evening you may wish to venture back out on canoe with your Naturalist into the flooded forest to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other night creatures). (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 | Rio de Janeiro | Today, depart the Ecopark for a flight to fabulous Rio for an overnight stay. (B) |
| Day 5 | Rio de Janeiro | Today is a free day in Rio to explore as you please. This afternoon, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a drive along famous Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches to the base of 1,300-foot-high SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN. Ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can savor spectacular vistas of the city. Next, enjoy a special COCKTAIL PARTY on the beach, toasting the start of a memorable vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D) |
| Day 6 | Rio de Janeiro | The city's landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, crowns CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. A scenic ride by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here, proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambodromo and visit the CATHEDRAL. The afternoon and evening are at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, you may opt to join in a fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style, followed by a Samba show, where the sheer vitality of this country explodes in a colorful extravaganza. (B) |
| Day 7 | Rio de Janeiro | Enjoy a full day at leisure to fill as you wish. This morning, you may choose to join the optional Jeep tour to visit the Botanical Garden with its splendid orchid exhibit, and the dazzling green world of Tijuca National Park. This afternoon, sightseers might elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II. (B) |
| Day 8 | Iguassu Falls | Fly to IGUASSU FALLS. The afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the magnificent panorama of waterfalls. The spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrential downpour-with some cataracts as high as 250 feet-is nothing short of hypnotic. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. (B,D) |
| Day 9 | Buenos Aires | This morning, take the ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN and tour the Argentine side of the FALLS before your flight to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent. After arriving at your central hotel, an orientation walk acquaints you with the 'Paris of South America' and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafes. Enjoy an evening at leisure. (B) |
| Day 10 | Buenos Aires | Your included sightseeing this morning starts in La Boca, a colorful district and site of the city's first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique neighborhood at the mouth of the river 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 METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, which houses San Martin's Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching the CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, burial site of Eva Peron. Spend the afternoon at leisure. This evening, savor the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital on your farewell evening excursion with dinner followed by a SHOW featuring flawless performances of Latin America's most sensuous dance-the Tango! (B,D) |
| Day 11 | Buenos Aires | Today is at leisure, or consider 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 12 | Santiago | Depart this morning on a scenic flight over the Andes before arriving in Santiago, Chile's capital. This country is more than 10-times longer than wide, with 2,650 miles of beautiful Pacific coastline. (B,D) |
| Day 13 | Santiago | Located in the center of the country and perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country's political, commercial, and cultural capital. Step back into the 16th century as your Local Guide traces the city's history and heritage. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, before visiting the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century CATHEDRAL. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show. (B) |
| Day 14 | Santiago | 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, then 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.' (B) |
| Day 15 | Santiago | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- US$ Price Details
Dates and Prices do not include air travel.Participation in this tour requires purchase of the following flights from Globus, not included in pricing: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-tour air segments, starting at $2359 (based on Miami, departure in March, 2012); or (2) intra-tour air segments only. Required intra-tour air segments are: Rio de Janeiro/Iguassu Falls; Iguassu Falls/Buenos Aires; Manaus/Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires/Santiago. When planning your trip, please allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and South America. Air prices were effective on August 10, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $1366Triple Room Reduction per person: $106Extra Nights per person in Manaus:in single room $220; in twin room $116; in triple room $100.Extra Nights per person in Santiago:in single room $199; in twin room $109; in triple room $102.2013 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2012.
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GLOBUS 2012: SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE W/ AMAZON & SANTIAGO EXT. (SBY)
From $3,529.00 (USD)
Magnificent scenery, vibrant dances, cosmopolitan cuisine, friendly people, and awe-inspiring sights-all this and more await you on this wonderful vacation to South America!
