Splendours of South America

Splendours of South America

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$5933

Splendours of South America

18 Days Starting in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile and ending in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Visiting: Argentina, Brazil, Chile

Tour operator:

Cox & Kings

Group size:

0 - 20

Age range:

-99

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Small Group

From:
$5933 (USD) including Flights from the UK

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Tour Overview

Explore the highlights of Brazil, Chile and Argentina on a tour combining some of South America's most spectacular nature and exciting cities. Begin in the foothills of the Andes with a tour of Santiago's historical centre. Continue to the peaks, lakes and glaciers of Patagonia, before visiting the birthplace of tango in Buenos Aires. After admiring the Iguazú Falls, unwind on Rio de Janeiro's most famous beach.

Highlights

  • Privileged stay close to the dramatic Iguazu Falls

  • Discover Patagonia’s celebrated sights on both sides of the Andes

  • Soak up the Latin culture of Buenos Aires & vibrant Rio de Janeiro

  • Luxury stay on legendary Copacabana beach

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Fly To Santiago

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Santiago with British Airways. (N)

Day 2 : Santiago

Accommodation Name: Pullman Santiago El Bosque

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrive and transfer to the Pullman Santiago El Bosque for a 2-night stay and a welcome dinner. (D)

Day 3 : Santiago

Accommodation Name: Pullman Santiago El Bosque

Meals Included: Breakfast

Morning city tour including the historic centre, San Cristobal hill and the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 4 : Fly To Punta Arenas - Patagonia

Accommodation Name: Hotel Costaustralis

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Punta Arenas for a short tour and views of the Strait of Magellan. Continue through the vast wilderness to Puerto Natales. Overnight at Hotel Costaustralis (fjord-view room). (B)

Day 5 : Torres Del Paine

Accommodation Name: Hotel Lago Grey

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Full-day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park to see its peaks, glacier lakes and Patagonian wildlife. Excursion includes a box lunch. Stay 2 nights at Hotel Lago Grey (upgrade to a superior room with glacier view from £60 per person). (B, L)

Day 6 : Torres Del Paine

Accommodation Name: Hotel Lago Grey

Meals Included: Breakfast

Morning walk in the national park, close to Lake Sarmiento and Amarga lagoon. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions in the park. (B)

Day 7 : El Calafate, Argentina

Accommodation Name: Hotel Kosten Aike

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cross the border to El Calafate in Argentina and stay 2 nights at the Hotel Kosten Aike. (B)

Day 8 : Perito Moreno Glacier

Accommodation Name: Hotel Kosten Aike

Meals Included: Breakfast

Full-day tour of Perito Moreno Glacier. Optional boat trip in front of the gigantic glacier wall. (B)

Day 9 : Fly To Buenos Aires

Accommodation Name: Alvear Art Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 3 nights. (B)

Day 10 : Buenos Aires

Accommodation Name: Alvear Art Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Half-day tour of the elegant capital city and the colourful La Boca district. (B)

Day 11 : Buenos Aires

Accommodation Name: Alvear Art Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

At leisure or take optional excursion to an estancia in the Pampas or Colonia in Uruguay. (B)

Day 12 : Fly To Iguazú

Accommodation Name: Gran Melia Iguazú

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Iguazú Falls and stay for 2 nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú inside the park (upgrade to a falls-view room from £125). Guided visit of the Brazilian side of these striking cataracts and time at leisure to explore the various walkways on the Argentinian side at your own pace. The cascades can be experienced while the park is closed to other visitors. (B)

Day 13 : Iguazú

Accommodation Name: Gran Melia Iguazú

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day at leisure to explore the Argentinian side at your own pace, including the Devil's Throat. Take the chance to experience the falls at dawn or sunset when the park is closed to other visitors. (B)

Day 14 : Fly To Rio Janeiro, Brazil

Accommodation Name: Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Rio, set on a natural bay and surrounded by mountains. Stay at the luxury Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (deluxe city view room) on the iconic beach for 3 nights. Upgrade to a deluxe oceanfront room from £115. (B)

Day 15 : Rio De Janeiro

Accommodation Name: Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Meals Included: Breakfast

Full-day city tour including Corcovado, the statue of Christ the Redeemer and a cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain. (B)

Day 16 : Rio De Janeiro

Accommodation Name: Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Meals Included: Breakfast

At leisure or optional excursions including a visit to the old centre of Rio or a 4x4 tour to Tijuca forest. (B)

Day 17 : Fly Overnight To London

Accommodation Name: Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight flight to London with British Airways. Please enquire for supplements for day room if required. Arrive in London the next day. (B)

Day 18 : Arrive London

Arrive in London (N).

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

What's Included

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • Optional

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the maximum group size?

    Small group size - average 14 people (max 20)

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes, English speaking experienced local tour guides in each destination.

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    International flights with British Airways and Internal flights are included.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes, Single supplement is available on request.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4- & 5-star accommodation on this tour.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes, English speaking experienced local tour guides in each destination.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4- & 5-star accommodation on this tour.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes, English speaking experienced local tour guides in each destination.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    International flights with British Airways and Internal flights are included.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    International flights with British Airways and Internal flights are included.

  • What is the difference between a 'single' supplement and 'sole' supplement?

    A 'single' traveller is someone occupying a single room while travelling with one or more other people, for example a single person travelling on a group tour. A 'sole' traveller is someone travelling on their own. As a single traveller on a group tour (except those in the SoloTravellers collection), please check the single supplement price. If you wish to add an extension to that tour, please th

  • When will I get my tickets?

    Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure (third party suppliers' policies may vary), unless your booking is made within six weeks of departure, in which case final documents will be sent as soon as possible.

  • When do I need to pay my final balance?

    Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.

  • Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?

    Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms. The Solo Travellers collection of small group tours is specially created to include accommodation based on single occu

  • Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?

    We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.

  • Do your prices include flights?

    All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. Australasia and Canada holidays do not include international flights so that you may benefit from the best prices at the time you choose to book, taking advantage of major seasonal variations and short term special offers. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do

  • What is a non-exclusive escorted group tour?

    The vast majority of our group tours are exclusive to Cox & Kings clients. However, there are a few exceptions where holidaymakers who booked their tour with another travel company travel in the group.

  • When will I get a detailed itinerary?

    If you are travelling on a group tour, you will receive a detailed itinerary with your travel pack. If travelling on a private basis, you will receive your detailed itinerary with your confirmation invoice.

  • What are the four tour categories

    ***LUXURY These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout*** ***SUPERIOR Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***STANDARD Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***DISCOVERY Best suited to the hardier traveller, these tours typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more strenuous activities, such as trekking***

  • Do I need inoculations?

    Many of our destinations have recommended health precautions, which you can read about in our regional documents and health pages. However, we recommend that you contact your doctor who will be able to give you professional advice, arrange any vaccinations and give advice on malaria protection. Alternatively, visit the NHS website for more information.

  • What happens if a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled?

    If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.

Reviews of this Operator

Mark  

Very Good Experience

17-Apr-2022

This is the second trip we've booked with Cox & Kings and as with the first trip, the booking experience has been very good. We tried to do this trip in the autumn but were defeated by the ever-changing testing requirements. Cox & Kings quickly reconfirmed the itinerary when we revived the idea in the spring and kept us informed at every stage

Jessica  

Knowledgeable Staff and Excellent Service

01-Oct-2021

Knowledgeable staff and excellent service that 'goes the extra mile'. I have been on several holidays through Cox and Kings over the last 20 years and have always been more than satisfied

Haig  

Exceptional Service

02-Feb-2022

I have frequently used Cox and Kings and they never disappoint. They organise whatever I want and the great thing about their group tours is that they always include some free time. Other companies tend to pack far too much in to their schedules. I have found everyone I have ever dealt with keen to provide the best possible service.

Paul  

A Relaxed Way to Book a Holiday

13-Aug-2021

Sue and I have travelled with Cox & Kings a number of times and have always booked direct with them. For this latest trip, I again contacted them direct and spoke to their travel advisor for the chosen area for a tailor-made holiday. I found him empathetic, knowledgeable and understanding of my requirements. An initial itinerary was prepared which after due consideration and discussion was cheerfully amended and agreed on. There was no pressure put on me and I found it, as usual, a good experience. Holiday now booked and I am looking forward to the trip.

Susan  

Ultimate Professionals

27-Apr-2022

I've travelled with C&K before to Egypt and had a marvellous time so well looked after and wonderful hotel choices so I decided to book another trip for next year to Istanbul and Turkey now that we are able to travel. So looking forward to another adventure.

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Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Cox & Kings requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cox & kings charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.