5 Countries in Latin America

What makes it special

• Rio de JaneiroArrival in Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to the hotel.If you arrive bef
• Rio de JaneiroBreakfast. Meeting in the hotel lobby with a guideExcursion to Mou
• Rio de JaneiroCity Tour and Sugarloaf Tour (4h) with an English-speaking guide.W
• Rio de Janeiro – Foz de IguazuBreakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. F
• Foz de Iguazu
• Buenos Aires
• Santiago de Chile

Your journey, day by day

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   Day 1 — Rio de JaneiroArrival in Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to the hotel.If you arrive bef

   Rio de JaneiroArrival in Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to the hotel.If you arrive bef

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   Day 2 — Rio de JaneiroBreakfast. Meeting in the hotel lobby with a guideExcursion to Mou

   Rio de JaneiroBreakfast. Meeting in the hotel lobby with a guideExcursion to Mou

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   Day 3 — Rio de JaneiroCity Tour and Sugarloaf Tour (4h) with an English-speaking guide.W

   Rio de JaneiroCity Tour and Sugarloaf Tour (4h) with an English-speaking guide.W

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   Day 4 — Rio de Janeiro – Foz de IguazuBreakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. F

   Rio de Janeiro – Foz de IguazuBreakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. F

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   Day 5 — Foz de Iguazu

   Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of the Brazilian side of the waterfalls with an English-speaking guide. The Iguazu Falls, located on the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, are 275 huge water streams falling from a height of 60 to 80 meters. The waterfalls are located on the territory of a national park with unique flora and fauna, which arose as a result of a volcanic eruption and the displacement of the earth's strata. The name of the waterfalls means "big water" in Guarani. Each waterfall has its own name, all of them crash into the Devil's Throat Gorge. The contrast between the calm and even lazy flow of the waters of the Iguazu River above the waterfalls and the powerful throwing of bubbling streams of water from a height of 72 meters into the abyss is amazing. You can stand for hours without looking up, contemplating this spectacle and thinking about the splendor and eternity of our universe. You can also book a visit to the Bird Park (USD 50 P/P). It is located near the Iguazu National Park. You will enter huge aviaries, in which amazing, fabulous birds of outlandish colors freely fly or walk among the rainforest. Additionally, you can book a "Makuko Safari" trip (USD 130 P/P). You will drive through the jungle in the open body of a jeep for about 3 kilometers, accompanied by a guide who will tell you a lot of interesting things about the ecology of the region. Then you will go on foot to the bank of the Igussu River, from where you will sail close to the waterfalls by motorboat. Splashes and rainbows, a sea of delight and unique photos await you.

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   Day 6 — Foz de Iguazu

   Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of the Argentine side of the waterfalls with an English-speaking guide You will get to the Argentine side of the waterfalls through the Tancredo Neves Bridge, built over the Iguazu River. The Argentine side is different from the Brazilian side - here you will be directly above and below the waterfalls. You will feel the power of the falling water and will be able to enjoy the natural park around this magnificent beauty! Numerous paths and passages created by human hands are striking, allowing you to observe this natural phenomenon from a very close distance. After the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Buenos Aires. Arrival in Buenos Aires. Transfer with driver from the airport to the hotel.

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   Day 7 — Buenos Aires

   Breakfast at the hotel. City tour (3 hours) with an English-speaking guide. You'll see the beautiful capital and touch Argentina's legendary, centuries-old culture – a blend of history and art. Buenos Aires is home to most of all Argentine attractions. The sophistication of architecture is comparable only to Paris. But the city is unique in its beauty. Buenos Aires is widely known for its many museums. Art lovers will find many different museums, galleries, theaters and architectural monuments in this city. The main attractions of the city include the old district of La Boca, the historic area of the San Telmo district, where you can find many large and small bars, restaurants, as well as the antiques market in Plaza Dorrego. The real heart of Buenos Aires is the central square of Plaza de Mayo. The main attractions of the city include the "Pink House" (presidential palace Cassa-Rosada), which is associated with the name of Evita Perón, and many other monumental monuments. Among them is the symbol of the city, a 67-meter obelisk, erected in honor of the declaration of independence of the state of Argentina. You will also visit the elegant La Recoletta quarter with the famous cemetery, the colonial-style church of El Pilar and the nearby cultural and commercial center. The tour program includes a visit to the modern areas of the city: Puerto Madero and the parks of Lezama and 3 February. In the evening you will visit the Tango Show (with dinner). Tango is very popular all over the world. But Argentina has one undeniable advantage - it was here that it appeared The Wonderful World of Tango... Dance on stage with its passion and virtuosity takes you into the world of love and grace. This dance originated in the city's ports among poor immigrants, gaucho shepherds, and other unsettled people. At first, the dance was performed by two men quite cheekily and got its name from the Latin "tangere" - to touch. Over time, Tango became slower and acquired new tones of intimacy for him. Tango orchestras appeared. The dance was rapidly gaining popularity, and now Tango is one of the most sensual dances on earth, it teaches sincerity, makes men remember gallantry, women about tenderness. The interior of the restaurant creates a tango atmosphere, and a menu of several traditional dishes with excellent Argentine wines completes this romantic evening. Day8: Buenos Aires-Santiago de Chile Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Buenos Aires Airport for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, you will be met by a driver who will take you to the hotel.

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   Day 9 — Santiago de Chile

   Breakfast at the hotel. A sightseeing tour with an English-speaking guide around the city awaits you. The tour begins in the city center with a visit to the square of the government building of La Moneda, recognized as a historical monument, it was erected in 1799, in the last years of Spanish domination, in order to house the royal mint, and is made in the traditional neoclassical style. In the middle of the XIX century, the building was allocated to the government of Chile, since then the Palacio de la Moneda has been the seat of the government of the country Santiago. It was with her that the history of the city began. The square houses the buildings of the House of Governors of Chile, the Municipality of Santiago, the General Post Office, the Royal Audience building and the Cathedral. Then you will climb the Santa Lucia hill, from where you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the entire city. After that, visit the modern quarters of Santiago: Vitacura, Las Condes and Providencia, drive along the Mapocho River and get acquainted with the majestic architecture of the main avenues of Santiago. For an additional fee, you can go to the wineries in the Maipo Valley, with a tasting. Price per person 230USD (min. 2 pax)

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   Day 10 — Santiago de Chile - San Pedro de Atacama

   Transfer to the airport and flight to Kalama await you. From there, transfer to San Pedro de Atacama for acclimatization before driving to Uyuni. Here, if you wish, you can take an astronomical night tour (group English) to observe the incredible night sky through professional telescopes (the tour is not valid on the dates of the monthly lunar eclipse). Price for 1 person: 150 USD

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    Day 11 — (Bolivia) Jeep tour.

    From there we will head to the Bolivian border and start the 4x4 jeep tour. Landscapes of indescribable beauty are all around - this is the Laguna Verde and the panoramic view of the Licancabur volcano. You will pass the Dalí Valley with monumental stone sculptures, the thermal springs of Polques, admire the active geysers of Sol de Manana. The release of thermal mud takes place before your eyes. The next stop is Lake Laguna Colorada - a red lake that is located at an altitude of 4400 m above sea level in Bolivia. It is home to a rare species of flamingo, James' flamingos, which come to this lake in search of a special type of plankton, which is present here in huge quantities. Overnight in an expedition-style desert hotel. *Uyuni is located at an altitude of more than 4000 meters, altitude sickness is possible Day12: Uyuni (Bolivia) Jeep Tour in Salt Flats - La Paz Breakfast. Then we will go towards the smaller, but no less beautiful lagoons - Onda, Jjar Cota, Hedonda, Kanapa with a stop at the Volkan Olague viewpoint. The volcano is still active and smoke is smoking from the crater of the volcano - a very majestic sight. Next, your path lies to the Chiguana salt flats, which are known for their large reserves of sodium and potassium nitrate, which makes these salt flats especially unique. And finally, you will visit the largest dried salt lake on Earth, Solar de Uyuni. The lake is located in the southern part of Bolivia on a high-altitude plateau at an altitude of 3650 m. Its total area is about 11 thousand square kilometers. Salt reserves here are about 10 billion tons. During the rainy season, the lake fills with a small layer of water and turns into the world's largest mirror. On the way to the Great Salt Valley of Uyuni, you will see how salt is mined and processed in the town of Kolchani. After that, you will visit a place called "Eyes of Water", where you can see the geological formations of the local landscape, and you can also observe the process of processing salt. Further on Pisces Island, you will see some giant cacti, and you can also enjoy the view of the salt valley. Lunch (lunch box) included. At the end of the tour, transfer to Uyuni.

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    Day 14 — La Paz - Tiwanaku

    Breakfast at the hotel. We go to the Peruvian border, where the famous Lake Titicaca is located. On the way, we will visit the majestic ruins of Tiwanaku (1,580 +1,000 AD) - this is all that remains of the Tiwanaku civilization - one of the oldest civilizations in South America. You will see the Gate of the Sun, the Kalasasaya Temple and the pyramids, beautiful monuments of the glorious past of the Tiwanaku culture. The Tiwanakans were skilled in agriculture, hydraulics, architecture and medicine, as well as social organization. Due to natural disasters, including long periods of drought, the Tiwanaku civilization collapsed at the end of the first millennium AD and mysteriously disappeared. In the afternoon drive to the Uros Islands (with an English-speaking guide) built of reeds. The Aymara Indians live here. They have preserved the traditional way of life, customs, beliefs and national costumes.

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    Day 15 — Puno – Cusco

    Breakfast at the hotel. Next, we go to the bus station for a group transfer to Cusco on a special tourist bus. Along the way, stops: Andaguaillas - the Sistine Chapel of South America, Rakchi - an administrative building of the Incas. Lunch in the town of Sikuani. The next stops are La Raya (4400 meters above sea level) - a roadside market with beautiful mountains in the background, Pucara - the center of the pre-Inca culture of the same name. In the evening, arrive in Cusco at the bus station. Transfer to the hotel.

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    Day 16 — Cusco Machu Picchu

    Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day excursion to Machu Picchu – the "lost city of the Incas" in a group with an English-speaking guide. The most enlightened priests went to Machu Picchu after the fall of the Inca Empire, the Spaniards could not find this city. Machu Picchu was built of huge limestone blocks without the use of cementing mortar on the top of a mountain, surrounded by impenetrable jungle. It was discovered by the American archaeologist Iram Bingham only in 1911. Dinner. Return to Cusco by train. Arrival, transfer to the hotel.

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    Day 17 — Cusco

    Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you will have a tour of the city of Cusco with an English-speaking guide with a visit to the "Coricancha" (Temple of the Sun). It was here that the Incas held their main ritual festival - the day of the winter solstice. Then visit the four nearby ruins: the Temple of Kenko, the red fortress of Puca Pucara, Tambomachai (the center of Inca worship of water) and the architectural complex of Sacsaihuaman (religious buildings, fortress, towers and canals built of huge boulders. Day18: Lima Breakfast at the hotel. You will have a sightseeing tour of the city with an English-speaking guide. The tour will start from the Park of Love, located in Miraflores, which offers a wonderful view of the Pacific Ocean. Then you will pass by the Doíno administrative and religious center of Huaca Huallamarca. Continue the tour at the main square, where the Presidential Palace and the City Hall are located. Visit the Cathedral (or if the cathedral is closed - Art Museum of Lima – MALI) and walk to the Monastery of Santo Domingo, through the narrow streets of which Saint Martin de Porres and Saint Rosa of Lima walked in the 17th century. The price of the program includes: - Guide services throughout the program: English-speaking guides - on tours to Rio, Iguazu, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, La Paz Bolivia, Cusco, Lima. - English-speaking guides: Uyuni, Titicaca, Machu Picchu - Transfers with driver (in a group) - Excursions according to the program (in a group)