Excursions & Activities for Brazil, Argentina & Chile with Brazil's Amazon & Puerto Natales

Duration2: 5.25 Hours

Start with a wonderful barbecue dinner where a prime choice of Brazilian beef and meats are served with typical local and international side dishes. After dinner, in a specially built theater, you will enjoy a colorful folklore and carnival show, a lively and colorful extravaganza of wonderful costumes, dancers, graceful and pretty mulatto girls and the hot beat of the Brazilian samba rhythm, featuring more than a hundred artists. The final apotheosis is a memorable display of dazzling costumes used in the Carnival Parade. This excursion is not operated as a private charter which means you may join others on the same tour which may require picking up and dropping off at several hotels.

Hotel Pick-up at 6:45pm and Drop-off at 12 midnight. This is a leisurely paced tour.

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Duration2: 4.25 Hours

In the Cosme Velho district we board the cog-wheel train which takes us through the Tijuca Forest to the top of the Corcovado Mountain. The ride takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity to have a close look at the tropical forest's lush vegetation and to enjoy scenic views of the beaches and the city of Rio. Disembarking at the top of Corcovado you may climb the stairs or take the elevator and escalators to the very top of the mountain where you will stand next to one of the Modern World Wonders: The Statue of Christ the Redeemer. From here you have a really divine view of the "Marvelous City". After descent, you will see some of the most beautiful beaches in Rio. This excursion is not operated as a private charter which means you may join others on the same tour which may require picking up and dropping off at several hotels.

8:45 am. hotel pick-up and 1:00 p.m. drop-off. This is a leisurely paced tour.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

Guanabara Bay is the largest bay in the world based on volume of water, and has several islands such as the Governor's Island, Fundao and Snakes Island. While on this cruise, enjoy views of the beaches of Rio, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Fort of Santa Cruz. Light snacks included.

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Duration2: 6.25 Hours

A drive through the outskirts of Rio, up the Serra dos Orgaos on a winding, scenic road through the Atlantic Rain Forest will take you to the "Imperial City of Petropolis", 810 m (2,660 ft) above sea level. We will visit the museum at the summer palace of former Emperor Pedro II of Brazil and the Cathedral with the tomb of the Emperor and his wife. You will see the highlights of this charming city, such as the "Crystal Palace", mansions and buildings from imperial and modern times. This excursion is not operated as a private charter which means you may join others on the same tour which may require picking up and dropping off at several hotels.

Hotel pick-up 8:45am, drop-off 3:00pm. This is a leisurely paced tour.

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Duration2: 3.5 Hours

Head to Rio's best samba show to experience the lights, colors, and music of Brazil. Feel the energy in the air, your heart beats faster, music and fun are key ingredients of Rio's exciting nightlife! This atmosphere is brought to life at this Samba Show... an experience of live music, brilliant costumes, rhythmic drumming and unbelievable dancing! This excursion is not operated as a private charter which means you may join others on the same tour which may require picking up and dropping off at several hotels.

Hotel pick-up 8:30pm, drop-off midnight. This is a leisurely paced tour.

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Duration2: 7.25 Hours

Visit Argentina's neighboring country, Uruguay, and see the historic city of Colonia. A visit to the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento is like a walk back in time. Founded in 1680 by the Portuguese, this old colonial town is renowned for its cobbled, winding streets and colorful houses reminiscent of old Lisbon. Enjoy a guided tour and an included lunch. This excursion is not operated as a private charter which means you may join others on the same tour which may require picking up and dropping off at several hotels. The ferry ticket is not included in the price of this tour.

Good walking shoes recommended. This tour involves moderate activity.

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Duration2: 5 Hours

Spending a night visiting one of the many Tango Shows the city offers, is a MUST when you are visiting Buenos Aires. Tonight you will enjoy dinner followed by a traditional Argentinian tango show at El Viejo Almacen founded in 1969. You will be enthralled by the professional tango dancers as they perform their sensous and passionate dances to the porteno love songs. This excursion is not operated as a private charter which means you may join others on the same tour which may require picking up and dropping off at several hotels.

Dinner and a show and drinks included. This is a leisurely paced tour.

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Duration2: 7.25 Hours

In Argentina ranches dedicated to cattle breeding and to growing grains are called Estancias. Today, enjoy a complete day at an estancia in the pampas, where Buenos Aires ends and home to the gauchos! This full-day excursion is an ideal opportunity to absorb the atmosphere of rural life and a colorful feast in the heart of the pampas. Lunch includes world-renowned Argentine beef and live entertainment by gauchos in their native costumes. After lunch, the folklore show will begin with its music and dances. The day will end with demonstration of typical activities at an estancia: regional games on horseback such as the carrera de sortijas, where two teams gallop at full tilt under a wooden arch and try to pass a pin through a small ring hanging from the arch. This excursion will not be operated as a private charter and is not available on all days.

Good walking shoes recommended. Lunch provided. This is a leisurely paced tour.

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Duration2: 3 Hours

During this tour you will have the chance to visit your choice of two of the most outstanding art museums in Buenos Aires. Choose between the National Museum of Fine Art, the Museo Isaac Fernandez Blanco known for its hispanic-american collection, the Modern Art Museum, or the Museum of Latin American Art with one of the world's great collections of Latin American Art. PRIVATE EXCURSION: The standard price listed is for a private excursion which means you will not be joining others on this tour.

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off provided. This is a leisurely paced tour.

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Duration2: 3.5 Hours

This tour leads you to the various markets which are held in very famous places in Buenos Aires. First stop will be made in La Boca which is literally Buenos Aires' most colorful barrio. It was settled and built up by Italian immigrants along the Riachuelo, a sinuous waterway. Much of La Boca's color springs from the brightly painted houses and corrugated metal roofs of the Caminito, a popular pedestrian walk and former rail terminus that takes its name from a popular tango. At the Caminito, painters are offering their pictures representing Caminito Street or typical tango scenes. At the end of the Caminito, guests will find a market offering handicrafts. Continuing our tour you will reach the next barrio San Telmo which is an artist's quarter where bohemians find large spaces at low rents. San Telmo is the best kept historical neighborhood and oldest district of Buenos Aires. Here you have time to stroll around Plaza Dorrego, where you can find many antique shops. On Sundays Plaza Dorrego is a "MUST", as then there is an antique market. Finally you will visit Recoleta. Among the areas to which the upper-class portenos of San Telmo relocated after the yellow fever epidemic of the 1870s, Recoleta is today one of Buenos Aires' most fashionable districts. At the cemetery of Recoleta you will find the grave of Eva Duarte who became famous as Eva Peron (Evita). The cemetery is the center of this aristocratic district. Here you will find the Municipal Cultural Center, elegant boutiques and excellent restaurants, surrounded by centennial trees. During the weekend on the Plaza Francia a handicraft market is held and many street artists are representing their skills. PRIVATE EXCURSION: The standard price listed is for a private excursion which means you will not be joining others on this tour.

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Duration2: 4.25 Hours

Join an optional morning outing featuring a drive through the fashionable riverside suburbs of Olivos, San Isidro, and San Fernando to Tigre, where you board your motor launch for a leisurely cruise along the waterways and islands of the delta. Cruise past turn of the century mansions, English cottages, and Italian villas as well as beautiful yacht clubs. This excursion is not operated as a private charter which means you may join others on the same tour which may require picking up and dropping off at several hotels.

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Duration2: 10 Hours

Today drive up to Portillo, situated at 9448 feet and 90 miles north of Santiago. On your way to Portillo you'll have a fantastic view of the Andes Mountains. Through the canyon of the Aconcagua River you'll reach Portillo, one of Chile's best-known ski resorts. Next to the Hotel Portillo you'll find the legendary Laguna del Inca, a blue shimmering lagoon that is 3.5 miles long and is surrounded on three sides by accessible mountain slopes. After lunch, return to Santiago.

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Duration2: 8 Hours

Today enjoy a full-day trip to the cities of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Arriving in Valparaiso, you pass by the main square where you can view the monument honoring the Naval Battle fought in 1879. Driving towards the southern side of the city and seeing the old funiculars you will drive up a hillside for a spectacular view of the bay and Valparaiso's downtown district and its adjoining hills. Then proceed to the lower level of the city through the commercial heart of the port, where you'll take the coastal highway that links Valparaiso with the resort city of Vina del Mar. Driving to the famous beaches of Salinas, Renaca, Los Lilenes and Concon, you'll have the opportunity to see Vina's flower clock and the Casino. Reaching the Concon beach, you can admire various fish stands displaying a great variety of seafood. Summer homes and restaurants are spread out along the coast. Afterwards, visit the main square Plaza Vergara and the shopping avenue before returning to Santiago.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

Over 60 years ago a young Italian named Pietro De Martino Pascualone arrived in Chile, searching to satisfy his passion for wine. In his quest for the ideal location he decided upon the Maipo Valley with its excellent soils and perfect climate and in particular Isla de Maipo, which is located just 50 km from Santiago and the Andes Mountains and 50 km from the Pacific Ocean. Gathering knowledge accumulated by generations of winemaking with typical pioneering Italian spirit, the Santa Ines Vineyard was soon to gain a reputation for quality. Today the Santa Ines estate has expanded, increasing its original vineyard acreage, whilst always remaining a "Family Winery". This fiercely proud family tradition is enabling the wines of Santa Ines to compete amongst the best. Enjoy a tour of the production facility followed by a tasting the great quality wine.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

Depart from your hotel and drive to the Maipo Valley. In 1883, Don Melchor Concha y Toro brought in French vine stock from Bordeaux and contracted eminent French enologist, Monsieur de Labouchere, to prepare his first wines. Today, Vina Concha y Toro is one of the largest exporters of wines in Chile and has obtained countless prizes of quality both in Chile and abroad. The company has always been the leader in adopting new techniques, updating its equipment and facilities for vinification processing, storage and bottling. During a walk through the beautiful park you will get to know the old Casona (from outside), the vineyards and then discover the 'Devil's legend' in the old & dark bodegas. No visit would be complete without a tasting of several of their wines!

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