Day 1
After arriving at your hotel, meet up for private city sightseeing to view vestiges of Manaus’ glory days during the rubber boom. Your first stop will be the famous opera house, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Next, visit a bustling local market filled with regional foods and wares
Day 2
Today, your “Meeting of the Waters” cruise passes by the impressive Britishbuilt Customs House and the floating port. Cruise along the chocolate-colored Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles, the differently colored bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! After lunch on the river, explore a jungle island (water level permitting) with fascinating native flora and fauna. Later this afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, situated on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazon rainforest
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 3
Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided jungle walk that introduces you to the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. After lunch, depart the lodge and sail up the river to visit a Caboclo’s native Amazon village to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also, try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve, where researchers work to rehabilitate captive primates and reintroduce them to the jungle. Here, you have the opportunity to see the feeding of spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys. This evening, maybe venture back out with your Naturalist via canoe into the flooded forest to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night. Keep watch for small alligators (and other night creatures)!
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 4
This morning, depart your Amazon lodge for a flight to fabulous Rio. Welcome to South America’s capital of glamour—Rio de Janeiro! Your Local Host will be available with suggested activities during your free time. (B)
BreakfastDay 5
Today, your private city tour journeys to the Cosme Velho district to board a cog-wheel train that will whisk 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 below 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
BreakfastDay 6
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Your Local Host will be happy to suggest optional activities and excursions to fill your day
BreakfastDay 7
Fly to Iguassu Falls and enjoy a private tour of the Brazilian side of the falls, with some cataracts as high as 250 feet. The clouds of spray, incessant roar, and surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder
BreakfastDay 8
This morning with your Local Host, take the Ecological Jungle Train and tour the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls, with numerous walkways that wind under the crashing water
BreakfastDay 9
Fly to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent. After arriving at your central hotel, you will have time to become acquainted with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés
BreakfastDay 10
Your private city tour features the La Boca district, San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo to see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and Metropolitan Cathedral, Teatro Colón Opera House, and Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perón
BreakfastDay 11
Perhaps take an excursion to experience Argentine country life at an estancia
BreakfastDay 12
Depart this morning 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
BreakfastDay 13
Located in the center of the country and perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, 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
BreakfastDay 14
Today is at leisure. Perhaps take a trip to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago and the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
BreakfastDay 15
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning
BreakfastDay 16
ARRIVE IN MANAUS
Day 17
MANAUS–AMAZON JUNGLE
Day 18
AMAZON JUNGLE
Day 19
AMAZON JUNGLE–RIO DE JANEIRO
Day 20
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day 21
RIO DE JANEIRO
Day 22
RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS
Day 23
IGUASSU FALLS
Day 24
IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Day 25
BUENOS AIRES
Day 26
BUENOS AIRES
Day 27
BUENOS AIRES–SANTIAGO, CHILE
Day 28
SANTIAGO
Day 29
SANTIAGO
Day 30
SANTIAGO
Day 31
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Day 32
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 33
Breakfast
Day 34
Breakfast
Day 35
Breakfast
Day 36
Breakfast
Day 37
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Day 38
Breakfast
Day 39
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Day 40
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Day 41
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Day 42
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Day 43
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Day 44
Breakfast
Day 45 ARRIVE IN MANAUS.
After arriving at your hotel, meet up for private city sightseeing to view vestiges of Manaus’ glory days during the rubber boom. Your first stop will be the famous opera house, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Next, visit a bustling local market filled with regional foods and wares
Day 46 MANAUS–AMAZON JUNGLE.
Today, your “Meeting of the Waters” cruise passes by the impressive Britishbuilt Customs House and the floating port. Cruise along the chocolate-colored Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles, the differently colored bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! After lunch on the river, explore a jungle island (water level permitting) with fascinating native flora and fauna. Later this afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, situated on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazon rainforest
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 47 AMAZON JUNGLE.
Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided jungle walk that introduces you to the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. After lunch, depart the lodge and sail up the river to visit a Caboclo’s native Amazon village to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also, try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve, where researchers work to rehabilitate captive primates and reintroduce them to the jungle. Here, you have the opportunity to see the feeding of spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys. This evening, maybe venture back out with your Naturalist via canoe into the flooded forest to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night. Keep watch for small alligators (and other night creatures)!
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 48 AMAZON JUNGLE–RIO DE JANEIRO.
This morning, depart your Amazon lodge for a flight to fabulous Rio. Welcome to South America’s capital of glamour—Rio de Janeiro! Your Local Host will be available with suggested activities during your free time. (B)
BreakfastDay 49 RIO DE JANEIRO.
Today, your private city tour journeys to the Cosme Velho district to board a cog-wheel train that will whisk 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 below 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
BreakfastDay 50 RIO DE JANEIRO.
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Your Local Host will be happy to suggest optional activities and excursions to fill your day
BreakfastDay 51 RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS.
Fly to Iguassu Falls and enjoy a private tour of the Brazilian side of the falls, with some cataracts as high as 250 feet. The clouds of spray, incessant roar, and surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder
BreakfastDay 52 IGUASSU FALLS.
This morning with your Local Host, take the Ecological Jungle Train and tour the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls, with numerous walkways that wind under the crashing water
BreakfastDay 53 IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA.
Fly to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent. After arriving at your central hotel, you will have time to become acquainted with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés
BreakfastDay 54 BUENOS AIRES.
Your private city tour features the La Boca district, San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo to see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and Metropolitan Cathedral, Teatro Colón Opera House, and Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perón
BreakfastDay 55 BUENOS AIRES.
Perhaps take an excursion to experience Argentine country life at an estancia
BreakfastDay 56 BUENOS AIRES–SANTIAGO, CHILE.
Depart this morning 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
BreakfastDay 57 SANTIAGO.
Located in the center of the country and perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, 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
BreakfastDay 58 SANTIAGO.
Today is at leisure. Perhaps take a trip to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago and the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
BreakfastDay 59 SANTIAGO.
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.