Brazil, Argentina & Chile Unveiled with Easter Island
Brazil, Argentina & Chile Unveiled with Easter Island
Brazil, Argentina & Chile Unveiled with Easter Island
16 Days Starting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and ending in Santiago, Chile
Visiting: Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Easter Island
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1106-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 43
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
This South America tour features three of the continent's most exciting cities—Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Santiago—along with two of the world's most spectacular attractions, Iguassu Falls and Easter Island. At a relaxed pace, you'll enjoy guided sightseeing in each city as well as free time in Rio to sip caipirinhas and visit the famous beaches, in Santiago to people-watch at a lovely café with the snowcapped Andes Mountains as your backdrop, and outside of Buenos Aires to take an optional excursion to a local estancia (ranch). Your guided sightseeing tours include the cog railway in Rio de Janeiro that takes you 2,300 feet up to the summit of Corcovado Mountain to view the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and 360-degree views of the city; Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perón, in Buenos Aires; and a visit to the 18th-century Cathedral in Santiago. A highlight of this South America tour is a visit to Iguassu Falls, where you'll experience the falls on both the Brazilian and Argentine sides. Hear the water’s thundering roar, be awed by the rainbows formed in the mist, and enjoy the ecological jungle train that takes you through the rainforest for unforgettable views. But that's not all…you’ll travel to Easter Island, the most remote inhabited island on Earth and the largest open-air museum with 400 moais, ruins, and temples. You’ll marvel at the large statues in various stages of completion, enjoy the second-oldest volcano on the island, visit the topknot-quarry where all the pukaos that were placed on top of the moais were made, and much more. From the vibrant cities to the scenic beauty, this vacation to South America will leave you with vacation memories you'll cherish for life. For savvy, value-minded travelers, it's the perfect vacation.
New for 2024! We believe in providing a hassle-free experience for our valued customers, which is why we’re including gratuities in the cost of this tour from 2024. Some of our holidays offer extension options before or after the main touring itinerary. For your flexibility, gratuities are not included on additional nights, rail or cruise extensions. Find out more in our Travel Terms.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, home to sizzling nightlife! Settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free-time exploration.
Day 2 : Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sprawling between majestic granite peaks and the blue South Atlantic, Rio is a city of beauty, wonder, and energy. Guided sightseeing begins with a drive along Rio’s famed Leblon, Ipanema, and more. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of Corcovado to view the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below. The famed statue was completed in 1931 becoming emblematic for both the city and the Brazilian nation as a whole. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Tonight, perhaps opt for a dinner at a local churrascaria, serving prime meats, seafood, and fish.
Day 3 : Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II.
Day 4 : Rio De Janeiro - Iguassu Falls
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Recanto Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A morning flight takes you to Iguassu Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Journey to the Brazilian side of the falls to see the mammoth series of 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thundering roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience!
Day 5 : Iguassu Falls
Location: Iguassu Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Recanto Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cross the Brazilian border by motorcoach and visit the Argentine side of the falls. Begin with a short ride on the open-air Ecological Jungle Train through the rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down into the Devil’s Throat. Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of endemic birds as well as flora from the area.
Day 6 : Iguassu Falls - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Location: Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kenton Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, cross the Brazilian border into Argentina by motorcoach to transfer to the Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, you may wish to familiarize yourself with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafés, and charming shops.
Day 7 : Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kenton Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the city’s landmarks, including the Teatro Colón Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House), and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also, visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods, and Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Perón is buried. End your day with an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous Tango show.
Day 8 : Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kenton Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch.
Day 9 : Buenos Aires - Santiago, Chile
Location: Santiago
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly over the majestic Andes to Santiago, Chile’s scenic capital between the Pacific and the Andes. With a coastline more than 2,650 miles long, Chile is more than 10 times longer than it is wide. With a distinctly European flavor accented with Latin flair, Santiago is one of South America’s most sophisticated and modern cities.
Day 10 : Santiago
Location: Santiago
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your guided city tour introduces you to Santiago—the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital. View La Moneda Government Palace and San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Also, see Club Hipico, one of the most renowned horse-racing tracks in South America. Your tour ends at the city’s main square, Plaza de Armas, with a visit to the relic-filled Cathedral. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show.
Day 11 : Santiago
Location: Santiago, Valparaiso, Viña del Mar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, enjoy a day at leisure. A trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar is highly recommended. A leisurely drive through the countryside and vineyards delivers you to Valparaiso, a city of 42 hills and the inspiration of many artists and poets. On to the chic seaside resort of Viña del Mar, full of unusual architecture and beautiful gardens. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate your exciting Latin American vacation.
Day 12 : Santiago - Easter Island
Location: Santiago, Easter Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Taha Tai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, board a flight for Easter Island, considered the largest open-air museum and boasting more than 400 moais (giant sculptures), ruins, and temples.
Day 13 : Easter Island
Location: Easter Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Taha Tai
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Your first stop is Ahu Vaihu, where eight large moais lie in ruins, followed by Ahu Akahanga, said to be the site where bones of the first king of Easter Island (Hotu Matu’a) were buried. Next up: Rano Raraku, where 95% of all moai were carved and you will find 394 statues remaining in various stages of completion. It seems as if production was abruptly abandoned, leaving a frozen snapshot of time. Visit the beautifully restored Ahu Tongariki, the largest platform on the island with its 15 moai. See Ahute Pito Kura, the largest moai ever transported and erected on an ahu (stone ceremonial platforms). Last stop is the beach of Anakena, where King Hotu Matu’a first landed on Rapa Nui.
Day 14 : Easter Island
Location: Easter Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Taha Tai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit Rano Kau, the second-oldest volcano on the island with a freshwater lake in its caldera. Continue to the ceremonial village of Orongo to see the restored houses from the 16th century. At Ahu Vinapu, see the fallen remains of the broken moai—the figures here are slightly different and have short legs. Next stop is Ana Kai Tagata, a beautiful cave with wall paintings depicting the Manutara bird. This afternoon, visit Ahu Akivi, with seven restored moais built in the middle of the island. According to legend, these statues represent the seven scouts sent to Rapa Nui by King Hotu Matu’a. Finally, visit the Puna Pau topknot-quarry, where all the pukaos that were placed on top of the moais were made.
Day 15 : Easter Island - Santiago
Location: Santiago
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Board your flight for a final night in Santiago.
Day 16 : Santiago
Location: Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Meals
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport transfers are included at the destination.
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Fully Guided
The tour is fully guided.
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Transport
Travel includes flights between major destinations such as Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Easter Island, as well as motorcoach transfers across borders and to various sightseeing locations.
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Accommodation
Stay at the Windsor Excelsior Copacabana in Rio, Recanto Park in Iguassu Falls, Kenton Palace in Buenos Aires, Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes in Santiago, and Hotel Taha Tai on Easter Island.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Easter Island.
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
Country entry visas are not included.
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International Travel
International travel to and from the starting and ending points of the tour is not included.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included.
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Internal Flights
Internal flights are only applicable on tours featuring internal/on-tour/intra-vacation flights.
UNESCO Sites
Iguazu National Park|Rapa Nui National Park
Accommodation
Stay at the Windsor Excelsior Copacabana in Rio with its rooftop pool and beach amenities, the sophisticated Recanto Park in Iguassu Falls, the centrally located Kenton Palace in Buenos Aires, the modern Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes in Santiago, and the island oasis Hotel Taha Tai on Easter Island.
Mode of Transport
Travel includes flights between major destinations such as Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Easter Island, as well as motorcoach transfers across borders and to various sightseeing locations.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes flights between major destinations such as Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Easter Island. Additionally, motorcoach transfers are provided across borders and to various sightseeing locations.
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What types of accommodations are provided during the tour?
Accommodations include the Windsor Excelsior Copacabana in Rio with its rooftop pool and beach amenities, the sophisticated Recanto Park in Iguassu Falls, the centrally located Kenton Palace in Buenos Aires, the modern Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes in Santiago, and the island oasis Hotel Taha Tai on Easter Island.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners as detailed in the itinerary.
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What activities are available on the free days in Rio de Janeiro?
On the free days in Rio de Janeiro, you can relax on one of the beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II.
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What can I expect to see during the guided sightseeing in Buenos Aires?
During the guided sightseeing in Buenos Aires, you will visit landmarks such as the Teatro Colón Opera House, Plaza de Mayo, La Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral, La Boca, San Telmo, and Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Perón is buried. The day ends with an Argentinean meal followed by a Tango show.
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What are some of the highlights of the Easter Island tour?
Highlights of the Easter Island tour include visits to Ahu Vaihu, Ahu Akahanga, Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Ahute Pito Kura, Anakena beach, Rano Kau volcano, the ceremonial village of Orongo, Ahu Vinapu, Ana Kai Tagata cave, Ahu Akivi, and the Puna Pau topknot-quarry.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, airport transfers at the destination are included in the tour package.
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What optional activities are available in Buenos Aires?
In Buenos Aires, you can take an optional excursion to a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys), traditional dance performances, and a barbecue lunch.
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What is the final destination of the tour?
The final destination of the tour is Santiago, Chile.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
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