Arrive in Bogota. Afternoon City tour with Monserrate. Bogota by Night with Dinner.

Bogotá, known as the "Athens of Latin America", offers a large variety of cultural content. Don´t miss this opportunity to visit Botero Museum which contains master pieces of famous Colombian artists as well as a small sample of the pre-Columbian ornaments which are usually held in the Gold Museum. During this tour the Capitol will be visited as well as "La Quinta de Bolivar", the house where the liberator lived. We will also visit Bolivars Square where the Presidential Palace is located. Enjoy this amazing opportunity to view Bogota from Monserrate (the highest point of the city at 3.152 m above seal level). Here one will not only enjoy spectacular views but there is also a church here dedicated to the "Fallen Christ."

Day tour of The Salt Cathedral at Zipaquira and Guatavita La Nueva

Across Bogota Plateau and through the residential district to the town of Zipaquira, the underground Salt Cathedral is reached through the large tunnel of the Salt Mine. Its altars and Stations of the Cross are carved into the salt rocks.

Tunja and Villa de Leyva tour with lunch

Villa de Leyva, the beautiful colonial population is scenery of the famous Kite Festival in August. The rest of the year is one of the most beautiful towns of the country frames with a white colonial architecture full with an artistic and bohemian weather.

Depart Bogota.

Arrive in Santiago.

City tour of Santiago de Chile.

This tour will take you from your hotel towards the Main Square, Plaza de Armas, where we will stroll around the main points such as Santiago’s Cathedral, Boulevard Ahumada, the Government Palace “La Moneda”. Continue to the main avenues of the old Santiago. Crossing the Bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista, we will then drive up the San Cristobal Hill, for a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the Andes Mountains. Then, we continue to the modern part of Santiago, including its elegant neighborhoods, shopping centers as well as its financial centers. Our city tour ends at the Arrisan Village of “Los Graneros Delalba” where you will be able to appreciate their artisan work and have plenty of time to walk around or do some shopping.

Full-day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso tour.

Vina del Mar is known as the “Garden City” because of the green areas surrounding it. Wonderful restaurants, discotheques and casinos are also places to watch out for. Valparaiso is the main seaside port of the city. At the foot of the hills you will encounter the business center with its beautiful colonial circle of lit up hills cascading into the water.

Depart Santiago.

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Full day Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountain.

In the morning a visit to Christ Statue at Corcovado mountain taking the cog train through the luxuriant rain Forest. Enjoy the spectacular views of Rio and the surrounding countryside. After the morning tour, relax and enjoy lunch at a seafood restaurant. In the afternoon, join the Sugar Loaf tour, driving by downtown Rio, with its fine colonial-style Portuguese buildings, and continuing on to the cable car at Praia Vermelha (red beach).

Half-day tour of Petropolis. Samba Show with Dinner.

The city of Petrópolis is located 60 km away from Rio and it's called the Imperial City since the Emperor Pedro II, enchanted by its fresh climate and beauty, bought a large property in 1830. Rio de Janeiro is also the champion of bohemian life. It is at the Plataforma 1 show, in this effervescent rhythm of Samba, that you will listen the most famous songs.

Depart Rio de Janiero.

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Full Day tour of the Brazil and Argentina Side of the Falls with Macuco Safari.

The falls are located at the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. The falls are a unique attraction that brings tourists from all over the world. The falls are made of 275 different waterways that eventually fall 80 meters into the deep. The Brazilian side of the falls offer a panoramic view of the falls while the Argentina side offers a much detailed view as you walk through ramps and walk ways visiting each individual waterfall, the highlight of which is the “Devil’s Throat”.

Depart Iguassu.

Arrive Sao Paulo. Afternoon City tour of Sao Paulo

The city of Sao Paulo is the most important financial center in South America and has the most modern tertiary sector in Brazil. Its industrial park is responsible for around 10% of the national production and its commerce - a huge number if you consider that Brazil ranks among the 10 biggest Industry Nations. The development boom at the end of the 19th century quickly transformed the landscape of the city, giving rise to new buildings and monuments that made it a grand metropolis. It is maybe not the most beautiful city but it can be very fascinating if you can "see behind the curtains".

Main sightseeing points: Paulista Avenue, Roses House, Financial Trade, MASP - São Paulo Arts Museum, Trianon Park, Historical centre*, Liberdade - an oriental district, Portugal House, 23 de Maio avenue, Flags Monument, Ibirapuera Park*, Obelisk, Juscelino Kubitschek Avenue, Morumbi, Volpi Park, Maria Luiza Oscar Americano Foundation, Bandeirantes Palace (State Government Headquarters), Albert Einstein Hospital, Morumbi Stadium, Morumbi Chapel, Panambi Project, SP Market Shopping, Morumbi Shopping, Nações Unidas Avenue, D&D Shopping, World Trade Center, Circus School, Cidade Jardim avenue, Faria Lima new avenue, Casa Brasileira museum, Iguatemi Shopping, Rebouças avenue, Rebouças Convention Centre, Clinics hospital, INCOR - Heart Institute.

Full-day day tour of Santos and Guruja

Departure from the hotel and visit the Independence Monument on the way to the coast. Descending the mountains through the Anchieta highway. Arrival to Santos where coffee is exported. Visiting the center of the city and the beaches, large avenues and parks. Passing by the historical town of San Vicente before taking the road to Guaruja, 13 km from Santos. Guaruja is located on an island, Santo Amaro and is a sophisticated Urban beach resort for the wealthy people of Sao Paulo. A stop is made at the beach front and there is time for sunbathing. Return to Sao Paulo in the afternoon, passing by the complex of Cubatao, wich was once the most polluted city in Sao Paulo. Today, with high technology and cooperation from the government, pollution is down to nearly zero.

Depart Sao Paulo.

Arrive in Buenos Aires. Tango Show with Dinner.

Enjoy superb cuisine and fine wine, followed by an authentic tango show , recreating an elegant bygone era. With a wonderful atmosphere and world-class perfomances from singers, dancers and orchestra, this is an evening not to be missed.

Full Day Gaucho Farm Tour with Lunch.

Full day excursion across the pampas (plains) to a typical estancia (Argentine ranch) where you will experience local ranch life and enjoy a Argentine-style barbecue meal.

City tour of Buenos Aires.

Visit the main points of the city: Avenida 9 de Julio, Teatro de Colon, Plaza San martin, The May Square, the northern Recoleta district, Palermo Park, San Telmo and La Boca.

Depart Buenos Aires.

Arrive in Cuzco.

Full Day Tour of Machu Picchu.

Take the morning train for a full day tour of Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas”, being one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture. Surrounded by lush cloud forest, the citadel perched on a mist-shrouded mountain-top.

Morning City tour of Cuzco.

Afternoon departure from Cuzco to Lima. Arrival in Lima.

City tour of Lima and visit to the Gold Museum. Lima By Night (Night tour with dinner).

Visit the Colonial and modern Lima during this tour and see the largest Gold collection in Peru housed at the residence of Miguel Gallo, the person behind this amazing collection. Rest at the hotel in preparation for the last and final night tour with dinner. Starting at the center of Lima, this short tour will take you through the bohemian district of Barranco, home to Lima's best known writers and painters and playground to Lima's younger generation. After enjoying a Pisco Sour cocktail at a local nightspot and a stroll over the `Puente de Los Suspiros´, we continue on to a local restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

LIMA - NAZCA

Drive from Lima to Nazca 440 km. (273 miles) south through arid desert and lush coastal oasis. Stop in Ica at midday for a tour of the city, and if time permits, for a short visit to the regional archaeological museum. Overnight in Nazca.

NAZCA - PARACAS

Morning flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines seen from the air. These giant animal and geometric figures were etched on the desert sands by Nazca people 1,500 years ago. While they can be seen from ground towers, the Nazca Lines are best viewed from the air. Airstrips in both Ica and Nazca permit aerial viewing of the Nazca Lines on short, comfortable flights.

Afternoon transfer to Paracas where you will enjoy the rest of the day at a charming hotel situated on the peaceful Paracas bay. Paracas, 150 miles south of Lima, is home to Peru's largest coastal wildlife sanctuary. Within it are the Ballestas Islands, home to thousands of resident and migratory sea birds, including pelicans, boobies, cormorants, terns and penguins that share their habitat with herds of sea lions and fur seals. In the summer, condors and flamingoes are also frequent visitors to the bayshore. Paracas boasts a charming hotel that is ideal for a quick stopover or a weekend getaway. (B)

PARACAS - LIMA

Morning boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands. Afternoon ride back to hotel in Lima. (B)

Arrival in Manau. Afternoon City tour.

Start with a guided drive throughout the city including the waterfront and historical area with the Customs House, pre-fabricated in England, and San Sebastian Square. One of the highlights is a stop at the remarkable "Teatro Amazonas", where great artists such as Caruso have graced the stage of this magnificent Opera House - a remnant of Manaus rubber boom days. Built in 1896 and recently restored to its entire royal splendor, this fabulous hall seems completely out of place in the dense jungle setting. Afterwards, the bus will arrive at the Indian Museum, dedicated to the lost Indian cultures of the region, which features wooden blowpipes, feather headdresses and unexplained artifacts. After a ride through the historical part of Manaus the bus will arrive at the Municipal Market. The market contains a fascinating assortment of local products such as tropical fruits, river fish, handicrafts and medicinal plants.

Full-day Amazon Adventure: Meeting of the Waters River Cruise, Piranha fishing and Alligator spotting.

Cruise down the Negro river, with a view of the shoreline of Manaus with lumber mills, floating markets, river “buses”, the industrial park and the houses on stilts. After about 10 km, arrival at the “meeting of the waters”, where the two largest rivers of the region meet but do not mix for six kilometers creating a spectacle of the dark waters of the Negro and the muddy waters of the Solimoes rivers, which then end up forming the Amazon river. Difference in density, temperature and velocity of the two rivers contribute to form this phenomenon. Cruise on the Amazon river and proceed to Lake Janaury to see Victoria Regia water lillies. Lunch is served in a floating restaurant. After lunch, a ride in canoes through the natural channels. A stop is made for fishing, to try to catch some of the local fish such as Piranha, Tucunare’, Dourado, Tambaqui and more. When night falls, depart to nearby lagoons or narrow creeks to search for night animals and to see how the local guides catch alligators with their bare hands! The reptiles are usually spotted by a torchlight and their eyes shine like rubies in the light. With great dexterity the guide catches it with his hands and takes it out of the water for visitors to have a look, after that, he returns the creature to the water. Dinner and return to the docks.

Depart Manaus.

Note: For a full Amazon experience, accommodations can also be arranged at Eco Resorts located in the jungle.

Arrive Salvador de Bahia. Afternoon Historical City tour and Bahia By Night tour.

Capital state of Bahia, Salvador is called by Brazilians as the “Land of Happiness” because life there is a constant celebration of happiness. Also called as the “Land of All Saints”, not only for its location by All Saints Bay, but also for the deep and extensive mysticism of its people. Full of spirit, music and traditions from Africa, Bahia is the soul of Brazil. Explore the recently restored Pelourinho district with its brightly colored buildings, beautiful Baroque churches and cobblestone streets. Salvador da Bahia is famous for its 365 churches (one for every day of the year), its religious and historical treasures, and also for its white sandy beaches. Experience a candomblé ritual, whose participants become "possessed" by African deities, or attend a capoiera demonstration, a highly-choreographed martial dance, and sample the distinctive cuisine.

Visiting Salvador’s main historical points: passing by Barra lighthouse; Santa Maria Fort, the city’s oldest; Corredor de Vitoria; Costa Pinto Museum; Castro Alves theatre, Sete de Sombrero Ave and the Castro Alves Square to enjoy beautiful sights of Salvador. Then a walking tour along the historical centre of the city, including the Pelourinho, the Cathedral, the Sao Francisco Chruch and the Carmo Museum.

Bahia by night

One of the best folklore shows in Bahia, consisting of the typical regional dances such as “Samba de Roda”, “Samba de Cabloco”, Maculete and capoeira and other Afro-religious rituals.

Panoramic tour (half-day)

Visiting the picturesque side of Salvador, starting with a ride along the coastal avenue, going up the Ipiranga Hill for a scenic view of the city, proceeding to the Itororo Dike (remnant of the Dutch occupation), then to the Lower city, passing by Feira dos Meninos street market (one of the oldest in town), proceeding to the All Saints Bay for a visit of the Bonfim Church and up to Monserrat of another sightseeing tour. Coming back along coastal ave, we stop at Mercado Modelo for some shopping.

Arrive Ushuaia. Afternoon City Tour and Visit to the End of the World Museum.

Ushuaia is at the southern end of the Republic of Argentina, on the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. Located on the Beagle Channel, it takes its name –which means “bay overlooking the West”– from the yámana tongue. Within the impressive frame made up by the sea, the forests, the lakes and the mountains, Ushuaia is a picturesque city with an important tourist services infrastructure, an elegant commercial center and an increasing social and cultural activity. Main activities are hiking, horse riding, climbing and diving. Mount Castor is the option offered by Ushuaia to the lovers of snow during the winter months.

Tierra del Fuego National Park and END OF THE WORLD TRAIN TOUR

The Southern Fuegian Railway or the End of the World Train (Spanish: Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino (FCAF) or El Tren del Fin del Mundo) is a narrow gauge railway (0.5 m) in Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina using steam locomotives. It was originally built as a freight line to serve the prison of Ushuaia, specifically to transport timber. It now operates as a heritage railway into the Tierra del Fuego National Park and is considered the southernmost functioning railway in the world. Services leave from the 'End of the World' station 8 km west of Ushuaia. The route takes passengers along the Pico Valley in the Toro gorge and to Cascada de la Macarena station where visitors are able to learn about the Yámana people and climb to a viewpoint at a 15-minute stop. The train then enters the national park and the forest, travelling through the valley below the mountains, reaching El Parque station where tourists can return by coach or train.

USHUAIA to EL CALAFATE flight. Afternoon tour of Beagle Channel Navigation (SIB)

Sailing the Beagle Channel can be the experience of a lifetime, particularly in autumn because this is the time when the southernmost city in the world and its surroundings offer a breathtaking view from the boat, wrapped in forests that have not lost their leaves yet. There are various circuits that allow travelers to watch the sea lion and bird colonies on the small islands or the crabs submarine world by means of an underwater camera. There are also longer trips reaching the famous Lapataia Bay (last point in National Route Nº 3) within Tierra del Fuego National Park, or to "Estancia Harberton".

Perito Moreno Glacier tour with Nautical Safari with lunch.

One of the biggest tourist attractions in the planet. Located 80 kilometers to the west of ‘El Calafate’, by the provincial route #11 inside the National Park ‘Los Glaciares’, on the lake Argentino. The road travels several patagonic estancias (country properties) and during the itinerary the hills ‘Comisión’ and ‘Frías’ are observed where there are natural posts of gumps. But one of the most exciting places in the journey is the curve of the sighs, from where it is seen the front view of the glacier and its beautiful environment. The walk finishes in the mirador of the Perito Moreno glacier where the tourists usually spend hours observing that imposing mass of ice 65 meters high with floes floating around. The show that offers the nature in that place is so majestic that it moves people that witness it. This trip can also be carried out embarked, traveling the arm ‘Rico’ (the south arm of the lake Argentino) until coming closer to the glacier among the floes that come off of the same one, being able to admire the height of the walls of ice from the level of the lake.

Sail through the Brazo Rico of the Argentino Lake in front of the wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier, which lasts an hour. It stars out at "Bajo de las Sombras" bay, 8 km before getting to the glacier. During the high season the stars appear every hour.

Depart EL CALAFATE.