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Independent Brazil, Argentina & Chile 2026
12-Day Package from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago
Tour Description:
It may take two to Tango, but it only takes you to choreograph the perfect day on a Globus Independent tour in South America. See how Rio sizzles with Brazilian barbecue, beaches, and bustling nightlife, bringing you a little closer to heaven atop Corcovado Mountain where the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue stands watch. With the freedom to design your days and fill your nights with Latin flair that ignites your independent spirit, you’ll be swaying to the samba in no time! Go chasing waterfalls in Iguassu National Park, where thunderous cascades plummet 300 feet into Devil’s Throat Canyon. On to Buenos Aires, bursting at the seams with bold buildings, European energy, and bustling boulevards. Walk down the world’s widest avenue where the Colon Theater and Plaza de Mayo burst onto the scene. From the exciting enclave of La Boca to the old district of San Telmo, you can shop ‘til you drop and dine on the deliciousness of dozens of local cafes. Visit the Recoleta Cemetery, final resting place of Argentina’s legendary First Lady, Evita Perón. Later, attend a lively Tango show performed with the passion of Argentine culture. Spend some free time on the Tigre River or horse around with gauchos on an Argentinian estancia. On to Santiago, brimming with art galleries, irresistible eateries, and electrifying nightlife perfectly poised setting between the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean coastline. Walk through the historic streets to trace the city’s bold history and legendary landmarks in the heart of its colonial core. Enjoy free time to explore the legendary Chilean wine country, or the captivating coastal cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaiso. Treat yourself to a tour that is exclusively yours with free time, me time, and optional adventures that speak to your independent spirit!
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Sunday 03 May 26 — Friday 15 May 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 10 May 26 — Friday 22 May 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 17 May 26 — Friday 29 May 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 14 Jun 26 — Friday 26 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 21 Jun 26 — Friday 03 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 28 Jun 26 — Friday 10 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 05 Jul 26 — Friday 17 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,849 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 12 Jul 26 — Friday 24 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,849 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 19 Jul 26 — Friday 31 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,849 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 26 Jul 26 — Friday 07 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,849 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 02 Aug 26 — Friday 14 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 23 Aug 26 — Friday 04 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 30 Aug 26 — Friday 11 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 27 Sep 26 — Friday 09 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 04 Oct 26 — Friday 16 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 11 Oct 26 — Friday 23 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 18 Oct 26 — Friday 30 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 25 Oct 26 — Friday 06 Nov 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 01 Nov 26 — Friday 13 Nov 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 15 Nov 26 — Friday 27 Nov 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 22 Nov 26 — Friday 04 Dec 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 29 Nov 26 — Friday 11 Dec 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 06 Dec 26 — Friday 18 Dec 26 | Starting at $3,729 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial features included in this tour:
- Private guided sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro includes the Cosme Velho district
- A cog-wheel train ride to the top of Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue
- Private guided tour of Iguassu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides
- Ecological Jungle Train ride and Devil’s Throat boardwalk views
- Private guided sightseeing in Buenos Aires featuring the Teatro Colón Opera House, Avenida de Mayo, Plaza de Mayo
- Walk through the San Telmo, Buenos Aires oldest district and lively La Boca.
- Visit to the and Metropolitan Cathedral, home to San Martin’s Mausoleum
- Visit Palermo for a guided visit of the historic Recoleta Cemetery
- Guided sightseeing tour of Santiago features La Moneda Government Palace, San Cristobal Hill and the Virgin Mary statue.
- Visit Plaza de Armas and Santiago’s 18th-century Cathedral
Notes:
•Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and includes private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local Guide service is provided in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, and Santiago.•Intra-vacation flights not included but can be added.
•Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and includes private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local Guide service is provided in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, and Santiago.•Intra-vacation flights not included but can be added.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Welcome to South America’s capital of glamour—Rio de Janeiro, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in
Day 2 RIO DE JANEIRO
• Today, your private tour takes you to the Cosme Velho district, where you board a cog-wheel train that will take you through the lush tropical vegetation of Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain. This rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay is one of the New7Wonders of the World and home to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama, which affords sweeping views of the city and beaches below.
• The afternoon and evening are at leisure.
• Tonight, you may opt to join an outing to a fun churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats that are marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style.
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Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 RIO DE JANEIRO
• Enjoy a full day at leisure. Your Local Host will suggest some options for your free time.
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INSIDER PICKS
This afternoon, you may elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II or take an optional excursion to visit iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS
• Transfer to the airport and Fly to Iguassu Falls. This masterpiece of nature encompasses 275 separate falls and spans almost two miles.
• Upon arrival, you will be met by your Local Guide who will take you on a private tour dedicated to enjoying the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrent from the Brazilian side. See the mammoth series of waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thunderous roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience!
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Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 IGUASSU FALLS. EXCURSION TO IGUASSU FALLS, ARGENTINA
• Your Local Guide will take you across the Brazilian border for a private tour of the Argentine side of the Iguassu Falls. Begin with a short ride on the open-air Ecological Jungle Train through the rainforest.
• From atop the falls, a series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down more than 300 feet below into the Devil’s Throat.
• Return across the border to Brazil for a free afternoon and evening.
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INSIDER PICKS
Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of indigenous birds as well as flora from the area
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 6 IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
• Transfer to the airport and Fly to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent.
• After transferring to your central hotel, you will have time to become acquainted with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés.
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Breakfast
BreakfastDay 7 BUENOS AIRES
• After breakfast, your private tour takes you along the widest avenue in the world to see the Teatro Colón Opera House, the pride of Buenos Aires. You’ll also visit the Avenida de Mayo and Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House), and the Cabildo, which was the first City Hall. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, which houses San Martin’s Mausoleum. Continue to the oldest district in Buenos Aires, San Telmo, then stop by colorful La Boca and Palermo. Finish your city tour with a visit to Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perón and a highlight of the city.
• This evening, you may opt to enjoy dinner and a traditional Tango show—Argentina’s famed passionate dance.
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INSIDER PICKS
The Tango and Argentina go hand in hand. Treat yourself to a visit to a local tango house to see this passionate dance performed in its authentic style, while dining on Argentine cuisine and wine!
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 8 BUENOS AIRES
• Today is free to explore this extraordinary city. Consider an optional excursion to visit a traditional estancia (ranch) to experience the lifestyle of the gauchos, or cruise down the Tigre River surrounded by beautiful landscapes and impressive homes.
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INSIDER PICKS
Estancias date back to the 16th century during Spanish colonization when conquistadors where gifted land to raise and breed cattle. Today, these lands and traditions that go along with them have been passed down from generation to generation. Today, you have the chance to step into the traditional, local life of a gaucho and embrace Argentinean heritage during an optional trip to a traditional estancia
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BreakfastDay 9 BUENOS AIRES–SANTIAGO, CHILE
• Transfer to the airport and depart on a scenic flight over the Andes before arriving in Santiago, Chile’s capital. This country is more than 10 times longer than it is wide, with 2,650 miles of beautiful Pacific coastline.
• Upon arrival, meet your Local Guide who will take you to your hotel.
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Breakfast
BreakfastDay 10 SANTIAGO
• Located in the center of the country, Santiago has evolved as the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital. Step back into the 16th century on your private tour, as your Local Guide traces the city’s history and heritage.
• Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, and nearby San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Your tour ends at the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century Cathedral.
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Breakfast
BreakfastDay 11 SANTIAGO
• Today is at leisure to explore Santiago as you please.
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INSIDER PICKS
Perhaps take a trip to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago and the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, or head into Chile’s famous wine country to visit some of its renowned wineries
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 12 SANTIAGO
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Rio de Janeiro | Iguassu Falls | Buenos Aires | Santiago |
Hilton Rio Copacabana
Moderate Deluxe
Avenida Atlantica 1020 Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Located just steps away from the famous Copacabana beach and waterfront, Hilton Copacabana offers two sparkling swimming pools, a full-service wellness spa, multiple restaurants and bars, beachside service at Copacabana's waterfront, and comfortable and cozy guestrooms with spectacular views.
Moderate Deluxe
Avenida Atlantica 1020 Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Located just steps away from the famous Copacabana beach and waterfront, Hilton Copacabana offers two sparkling swimming pools, a full-service wellness spa, multiple restaurants and bars, beachside service at Copacabana's waterfront, and comfortable and cozy guestrooms with spectacular views.
