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14-Day Exploring South America |
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This South American expedition takes travelers
from cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro to modern Buenos Aires, from the natural
wonders of Iguazú Falls to the foothills of the Andes. Tour the Patagonian
peninsula and gain a sense for the local scene with visits to nearby villages,
encounters with local Jewish community leaders, and the knowledge that you've
been on both sides of the equator.
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Tour Highlights
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- Visit to the National History
Museum in Brazil
- A dialogue with a representative
of the Brazilian Jewish community.
- The Iguazu Falls - the world's
widest waterfalls
- Visit to Recoleta Cemetery and the
tomb of Evita
- Enjoy dinner and a tango show
in Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires - San Telmo, La Boca,
Colon Theatre and more
- Catamaran cruise in Nahuel Haupi
National Park, Bariloche
- A visit to Circulo Israelita
Synagogue in Santiago
Trip Includes
- 12 nights accommodation in
selected hotels
- 2 nights Rio De Janeiro,
Brazil
- 2 nights Iguazu, Argentina
- 3 nights Buenos Aires,
Argentina
- 2 nights Bariloche,
Argentina
- 1 nights Puerto Varas,
Chile
- 2 nights Santiago,
Chile
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 6
dinners (as per itinerary)
- Inter-South America flights are included
- Sightseeing per itinerary in a
modern air-conditioned motor coach with panoramic windows, reclining seats and
footrests
- Services of a friendly and
professional English-speaking Expedition Educator throughout the trip
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- All hotel portage and
tipping included
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Day
One
Sunday
- Departure from the U.S. to
Brazil.
Overnight: Flight
Day Two
Monday - Rio de
Janeiro
- Arrive at Rio de Janeiro
Airport.
- Welcome by our
representative and assistance with arrival formalities.
- Transfer to your hotel and
check in. Airport transfer included.
- Relax, unpack and settle
into hotel room.
- Visit Pão de Açúcar, or
Sugarloaf Mountain, named for its resemblance to a conical mass of refined
loaf sugar - it towers over local beaches, a hunk of grey granite and quartz
stone.
- On your way to Sugarloaf
Mountain, pass the famous beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Ride the
cable car that runs along an almost 5,000 foot route between the peaks of Pão
de Açúcar and Cara de Cão. Revel in the magnificent view and sunset over
Corcovado, Guanabara Bay, Niteroi, the downtown area and the beaches.
- Meet your Expedition
Educator and fellow travelers at the sunset cocktail party on Urca Hill,
overlooking Rio de Janeiro.
- Welcome dinner at Porcao Rio's,
the city's most famous barbeque restaurant that overlooks the bay and
Sugarloaf Mountain.
Overnight: Caesar Park Hotel, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil
Day Three
Tuesday - Rio de
Janeiro
History, Carnival, Jewish Community
- Breakfast at the
hotel.
- Visit Praça XV or November
15th Square - named for the 1889 date when the Republic of Brazil was
proclaimed.
- Walk the halls of the former
royal palace, the 18th century Paco Imperial, once home to Brazilian monarchy,
now the National History Museum.
- Become a bit of jewelry
expert at the headquarters of H. Stern - enjoy an informative visual lesson
about gemstones - from discovery and mining to being set in beautiful pieces
of jewelry.
- Lunch on your own at the
lovely, Belle Époque-styled, Confeitaria Colombo café.
- Da'at Encounter: Enjoy
a personal tour through Cidade do Samba, Samba City, where the well-known Rio
Carnival is worked on year-round. Dedicated artisans prepare costumes and
floats for upcoming celebrations. See floats and dresses from past Carnivals
and enjoy the atmosphere and excitement.
- Return to your hotel.
- Da'at Encounter:
Personalities and communities dialogue with a representative of the Brazilian
Jewish community.
- Evening on your own - explore the
city and its restaurants.
Overnight: Caesar Park Hotel,
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day Four
Wednesday - Iguazú Falls,
Argentina
- Brazilian breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out of the hotel, and depart to the airport for
your flight to Iguazú.
- Arrive in Iguazú, Argentina, close to famed Iguazú
Falls.
- Visit the falls: located on the border between Brazil
and Argentina, the Iguazú Falls divide the Iguazú River, and stretch over a
1.67-mile area with 275 separate falls. Walk along the pathways and catwalks
to the most ferocious part of falls - the aptly named Devil's Throat on the
Brazilian side of the falls, soars 269 feet high and 2,300 feet long.
- Cross the border to Argentina and transfer and check
in to your hotel, located within the Iguazú National Park.
- Dinner at your hotel.
Overnight: Sheraton Iguazú
Resort & Spa, Iguazú, Brazil
Day Five
Thursday - Iguazú National
Park
- Breakfast at the
hotel.
- Depart the hotel for Iguazú
Falls and National Park.
- Board the Rainforest
Ecological Train, a gas-propelled train at the Main Station in the National
Park to the upper falls circuit and the Argentine side of the Devil's Throat
(Garganta del Diablo).
- Walk along the Iguazú River
Canyon, via the lower circuit and the upper circuit - get an up close and
personal look at the flora and fauna of the sub-tropical jungle as well as the
many falls of the Iguazú system.
- Return to the hotel for dinner on
your own.
Overnight: Sheraton Iguazú
Resort & Spa, Iguazú, Brazil
Day Six
Friday - Buenos Aires
- Breakfast at the
hotel.
- Check out of the hotel and
transfer to the airport.
- Flight to Buenos Aires,
Argentina.
- Arrival in Buenos Aires, and
transfer to the hotel.
- Check into your
hotel.
- Enjoy a day at
leisure - walk around the city, shop and relax.
- Friday evening, Shabbat
services (optional) at C.I.R.A, more commonly called The Libertad, Argentina's
oldest synagogue. Revel in a unique, musical celebration of prayer, community
and Shabbat, Argentine style.
- Gaucho dinner at the famous El
Campo, Argentinean steak restaurant.
Overnight: Caesar Park Hotel,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day Seven
Saturday - Buenos
Aires
- Breakfast at the
hotel.
- Late morning walking tour of
Recoleta Cemetery, where many influential and important Argentineans are
buried. Visit the most famous grave, the Tomb of Maria Eva Duarte de Peron who
is better known as Evita.
- Afternoon at leisure.
- Dinner and tango show at Esquina
Carlos Gardel Theater, named after the legendary Argentinean singer, Carlos
Gardel.
Overnight: Caesar Park Hotel,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day Eight
Sunday - Urban Sites of Buenos
Aires
- Breakfast at the
hotel.
- Walk the European-styled
Avenida de Mayo, connecting both the Plaza De Mayo where Casa Rosada, the
Presidential Palace sits, and the Congressional Plaza. See the neo-classical
façade of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral and the charming,
Moorish-influenced, Cabildo (first City Hall, built during Spanish
rule).
- See the Argentine National
Congress Building, located at the other end of Avenida de Mayo.
- Visit the famous Teatro Colón,
Columbus Theatre - a world-famous opera house that has hosted many top
artists and musicians in the opera world.
- Lunch on your own.
- Head to one of Buenos Aires's
barrios, the La Boca neighborhood, many of whose earliest settlers came from
Genoa, Italy. Walk the Caminito, a pedestrian street well known for its
colorful local architecture as well as being a hub for local tango clubs and
street performers.
- Stroll the historic district of
San Telmo, the oldest barrio in Buenos Aires and enjoy the antiquing at Plaza
Dorrego's, a Sunday market.
- Return to the hotel for dinner on
your own.
Overnight: Caesar Park, Buenos
Aires, Argentina
Day Nine
Monday - Being Jewish in Buenos
Aires
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Da'at Encounter: Dialogue with Rabbi Sergio Bergman
- The Realities of Living in Argentina.
- Barrio Once, the Lower East Side of Buenos Aires, it
was once home to Russian, Moroccan and Syrian Jews who in the early 20th
century made the gritty, bustling neighborhood their home.
- Guided visit to the Jewish Museum at The Libertad
Synagogue, the Grand Synagogue of Buenos Aires. Learn about the history of
Jewish immigration to Argentina as well as the current situation of the
Argentinean Jewish community.
- Visit the new Jewish Community Center (AMIA) and the
Agam Memorial, which stands outside and is dedicated to the 89 victims killed
in the 1994 terrorist bombing.
- Lunch at the El Tortoni Café
- founded in 1858, it is the oldest café in the country.
- MALBA - the Museum of Latin American Art.
- Transfer to Aeroparque for flight to San Carlos de
Bariloche, Argentina.
- Arrival in Bariloche, and transfer to the
hotel/resort.
- Check into the hotel and enjoy being in the foothills
of the Andes Mountains, in an area often known locally as
‘Switzerland.'
Overnight: Llao Llao Hotel, Bariloche,
Argentina
Day Ten
Tuesday -
Bariloche
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Relax, explore, enjoy - hike, bike and walk the
resort's extensive grounds and gorgeous vistas overlooking snow-capped
mountains and pristine lakes or just relax at the pool or spa.
- Take a self-guided tour of Nahuel Haupi National Park
with 360-degree views of the Andes Mountain range and the lake below. Stroll
through Bariloche, the largest city in the region and be sure to taste the
famed local chocolates.
- Dinner on your own.
Overnight: Llao Llao Hotel, Bariloche,
Argentina
Day Eleven
Wednesday - Lakes and Mountains
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Early morning departure - catamaran cruise on the
Blest arm of the Nahuel Huapi Lake.
- Bus to Puerto Alegre along the Frías River - take a
short sail on Frías Lake with a view of Cerra Tronador - the highest mountain
in the Andes range with peaks in both Chile and Argentina, it was once an
active volcano.
- Arrive at Puerto Frías, clear Argentine customs and
proceed by bus through lush Andean vegetation to the Vicente Pérez Rosales
entering Chile at Peulla.
- Lunch on your own in Peulla, Chile.
- Board the Lagos Andinos Catamaran and cross the waters
of the Todos Los Santos Lake. View Mount Puntiagudo and the impressive Osorno
volcano.
- Arrive in Petrohué River and visit the nearby rapids -
an impressive rush of water over volcanic rock.
- Continue to Puerto Varas on the shores of LLanquihue
Lake. Originally settled in 1854 by German-speaking Europeans who were invited
to homestead in the local area, enjoy the local German-influenced cuisine and
beautiful lake views.
- Check into your hotel.
- Dinner on your own.
Overnight: Cabañas del Lago Hotel, Puerto Varas,
Chile
Day Twelve
Thursday - Puerto Varas and
Puerto Montt
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Puerto Varas - drive to the town's main square,
complete with gardens and monument honoring Vicente Pérez Rosales - the
region's founding father.
- Puerto Montt - a seaport located on the northern shore
of the Seno de Reloncavi and the fastest growing city in southern Chile. Take
a quick tour of the central square and its cathedral, the oldest building in
the region. Stop for a panoramic view of the city, Tenglo Island and the
Tenglo Channel. Visit Angelmo, the traditional fish market in Puerto Montt's
bustling port.
- Transfer to the Puerto Montt airport.
- Fly from the Patagonian port city of Puerto Montt to
Santiago.
- Transfer to your hotel and check in.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Ritz Carlton, Santiago, Chile
Day Thirteen
Friday - Santiago,
Chile
- Breakfast at the
hotel.
- Have a day at the races at Club Hipico, Chile's oldest
racetrack and a stop at Cerro San Cristobal for a beautiful view of the
city.
- Take in the view from the top of Cerro San
Cristobal rising almost 1,000 feet above the top of the
city.
- Stop at the central square of the city, the
Plaza de Armas, surrounded by older 18th and 19th century buildings alongside
newer and larger buildings, many in the neo-classical style. Like many cities
in Chile, periodic earthquakes destroyed many of Santiago's historic
buildings.
- El Mundo del Vino - taste some of Chile's
much vaunted and enjoyed wines.
- Choose between a visit to the pre-Columbian
Art Museum or the Circulo Israelita Synagogue. Serving the local Ashkenazi
community that numbers approximately 1,000 families, Circulo Israelita is
Santiago's main synagogue and has a beautiful interior with magnificent
stained glass windows.
- Explore Santiago for the rest of the
day.
- Da'at Encounter: Friday evening Shabbat services
(optional), followed by dinner at a local restaurant with representatives of
the Santiago Jewish community.
Day Fourteen
Saturday - Santiago,
Chile
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Explore Santiago on your own - enjoy the sidewalk
café's, specialty stores and boutiques or just rest and relax.
- Transfer to the airport for flight home. (Airport
transfers included. Please allow a minimum of three hours for check
in.)
- Fly home anytime.
Day Fifteen
Sunday -
Return
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Need to Know
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- Tour prices are per person in U.S.
dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, special
dinners, sightseeing, admissions, luggage handling and the services of local
guides, drivers, and the Expedition Educator are included.
- Hotel Accommodations: The
tour price includes all hotel accommodations, in hotel rooms with private
baths. Our standard is to provide the best available hotels while considering
value. Although the level of the accommodations may differ slightly from hotel
to hotel, we are committed to your comfort. Two-bed rooms are reserved in most
hotels. Triples are two-bed rooms with a rollaway cot where available and are
not recommended when considering the comfort of those in the room. King-size
beds are not available in most hotels; what is considered king-size usually
consists of two single beds pushed together and made up separately, but with
one headboard. Some two-bed rooms may have two twin - not full- or queen-size
- beds.
- Meals are included as
specified in the itinerary.
- Expedition Educator: All
trips are conducted by our Expedition Educators or local guides who remain
with the group throughout the tour.
- Gratuities Included: All
gratuities for restaurant and hotel staff.
- Luggage Responsibility: All tour
packages allow one piece of luggage per person and one carry-on bag. Excess
luggage will be subject to charge of up to $100 per piece. The Travel Agent
and/or Tour Operator shall not be held responsible for any damage to or loss
of luggage/personal items. All damage/loss must be reported at time of
incident and documented in writing by local authorities for submission to your
insurance company.
Not Included
- Airfare to the tour
departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be
purchased from us for travel originating in the United States. Please see
Flights tab in the right-side toolbar.
- Personal Expenses: All
personal expenses such as: laundry, valet service, cables, telephone calls and
postage are not included.
- Guide and Driver
Gratuities:
- 4 seater -
$70 (i.e. 2 pax) - per day
- 7 seater - $90
(i.e. 3-5 pax) - per day
- 10 seater - $110
(i.e. 5-7 pax) - per day
- 10-19
passengers: Guide $10, driver $5 - per participant per day
- 20 passengers
and more: Guide $8, driver $4 - per participant per
day
Additional Information
- Airline Security Measures:
In the U.S., you must provide identification in the form of a passport at the
time of airport check-in for travel to international destinations. Your
passport name must match the name on your tour reservation and airline ticket
or you may be denied boarding.
- If you are traveling from an
airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S, you will need to determine what
travel documentation and identification is required for that particular
airport.
- Due to heightened security
regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette
lighter or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be
permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to
departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and
recommended airport check-in times. You may also wish to visit the
Transportation Security Administration website at www.tsa.gov to obtain more
information on acceptable identity documentation and prohibited luggage
items.
- Holidays and Museum Closures
- Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen
circumstances or the many religious, state and local holidays locally observed
in the destinations being visited.
- Photography During Tours: We will
occasionally use photographs taken by fellow guests or your trip director for
promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any
marketing activities, please notify us at the start of your
tour.
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Day 2 - 3: Caesar Park
Rio de Janeiro
Caesar Park Ipanema is
centrally located on Ipanema's beachfront in the heart of the city of
Rio de
Janeiro, and
within walking distance to the main shopping and restaurant
district.
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Day 4 - 5: Sheraton International Iguazu
Puerto Iguazu
Located at Iguazu National Park
with excellent views of the waterfalls from all rooms and public areas, the
Sheraton was recently renovated and is within easy commuting distance to the
airport and Puerto Iguazu.
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Day 6 - 8: Caesar Park
Buenos Aires
The Caesar Park is situated in the most
distinguished neighborhood of Buenos Aires,
just steps away
from Recoleta, a traditional pedestrian area with open air coffee houses,
numerous restaurants, museums and art galleries. The hotel's elegant
lobby and spacious guestrooms are carefully decorated in a neoclassic design, in
keeping with the polished service and care offered to each
guest.
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Day 9 - 10: Llao Llao Hotel Resort
San Carlos de Bariloche
This Llao resort was designed and constructed in
1940 by architect Alejandro Bustillo, and is perched at the top of a hill
between Lake Nahuel Huapi and Lake Moreno. Recently refurbished, all the rooms
offer views of the lake while the on-site golf course is framed by the local
lakes and forests.
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Day 11: Hotel Cabañas Del Lago
Puerto Varas
Located in the upper district of Puerto Varas,
Hotel Cabañas del Lago is an ideal place to relax and use as a gateway to
discover the city, Lake Llanquihue and all of the treasures and activities of
the area.
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Day 12 - 13: The Ritz Carlton Hotel
Santiago
Slip
effortlessly from the sand to the ski slopes with the splendid Andean Mountain
Range in your sights. The Ritz-Carlton Santiago is the
perfect venue to take in the history and admire the natural beauty of this
geographically gifted place. Located in the capital's most prestigious
neighborhood, El Golf, within walking distance to exclusive boutiques and
restaurants.
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