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South American Sampler 2007
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
SC7 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
14 |
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Starting Price |
$3159 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$945 |
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Triple room disc. |
$95 |
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Countries Visited |
Chile
Brazil
Argentina
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City Highlights |
Santiago, Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires |
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RIO DE JANEIRO: Sightseeing with Local Guides, welcome dinner, visit Sugar Loaf, Corcovado Mountain and the cathedral, enjoy a samba show
IGUASSU FALLS: Sightseeing with Local Guide, visit both sides of the falls
BUENOS AIRES: Sightseeing with a Local Guide, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cemetery of the Recoleta, enjoy a tango show
SANTIAGO: Sightseeing with Local Guide, visit San Cristobal Hill, the Pre-Colombian Art Museum, and the cathedral, farewell dinner
ALL INTRA-TOUR FLIGHTS
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); and 6 dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Rio, a steak dinner with tango show in Buenos Aires and a farewell dinner in Santiago.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included when you make your flight arrangements.
2008 prices and itineraries subject to change.
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Day 1 (Thu.)
Board your overnight flight to South America.
Day 2 Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Fri.)
Welcome to South america’s largest and most populous country. rooms are ready so that you can freshen up and rest before taking a first look at rio. This afternoon meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a drive along famous Ipanema and Copacabana beaches to the base of 1,300-foot SUGAR LOAD MOUNTAIN. ascend by cable car to its summit, from where you savor spectacular vistas of the city while toasting the start of a memorable vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Then look forward to a WELCOME DINNER at a popular local restaurant. (D)
Day 3 Rio de Janeiro. (Sat.)
The city’s landmark, the statue of Christ the redeemer, crowns CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. a scenic ride by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360 degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambodromo and visit the CATHEDRAL. The afternoon is at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight a fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats Marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style, followed by a SAMBA SHOW where the sheer vitality of this country explodes in a colorful extravaganza. (B,D)
Day 4 Rio de Janeiro. (Sun.)
enjoy a full day at leisure to fill as you wish. This morning an optional Guanabara Bay cruise will offer up gorgeous views of rio from the harbor. This afternoon, sightseers might elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and the site of the former summer palace of emperor Dom Pedro II. Shoppers will want to seek out silver jewelry, leather goods, and lacework. evening at leisure. (B)
Day 5 Rio de Janeiro. (Mon.)
A full day at leisure to savor rio. relax on one of the world famous beaches or participate in world-class shopping or fine dining. alternatively, you may choose to join the optional Jeep tour to visit the Botanical Gardens, with its splendid orchid exhibit, and the bird sanctuary in Tijuca National Park. Your Tour Director will be available throughout the day to advise you on any special activities or available optional tours. (B)
Day 6 Rio de Janeiro–Iguassu Falls. (Tue.)
Fly to IGUASSU FALLS. The afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the magnificent panorama of waterfalls. The spectacle of this two-mile-wide torrential downpour—with some cataracts as high as 250 feet—is nothing short of hypnotic. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. (B,D)
Day 7 Iguassu Falls–Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Wed.)
A morning tour of the argentine side of the falls before your flight 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, an orientation walk acquaints you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafes. Evening at leisure. (B)
Day 8 Buenos Aires. (Thu.)
Your included sightseeing this morning starts in la Boca, a colorful district and site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique neighborhood at the mouth of the river and then on to San Telmo—famous for its late colonial buildings and as a popular gathering spot for artists. at the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and the METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, housing San Martin’s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching THE CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, the burial site of Eva Peron. After an afternoon at leisure, savor the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital on the included evening excursion: dinner featuring argentine steaks and other specialties, followed by a flawless performance of Latin America’s most sensuous dance—the tango! (B,D)
Day 9 Buenos Aires. (Fri.)
Full day at leisure. Today perhaps enjoy an optional excursion to the Pampas. experience the atmosphere of argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch). Get acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos and enjoy a barbecue lunch and the warm hospitality of your hosts before returning to the city. (B)
Day 10 Buenos Aires–Santiago, Chile. (Sat.)
Depart this morning on a scenic flight over the andes before arriving in Santiago, Chile’s capital. This country is more than ten times longer than wide, with 2,650 miles of beautiful Pacific coastline. (B,D)
Day 11 Santiago. (Sun.)
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 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. After visiting the PRE-COLUMBIAN ART MUSEUM, your tour ends at the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century CATHEDRAL. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. This evening, you may opt to join the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show. (B)
Day 12 Santiago. (Mon.)
The day is free for independent activities. You may want to take advantage of an optional excursion to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Drive through the undulating hills of Chile’s wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, and continue along the coast to nearby Viña del Mar. This chic seaside resort with palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas truly deserves the sobriquet “Pearl of the Pacific.” This evening, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER to celebrate the success of this exciting Latin American vacation. (B,D)
Day 13 Santiago–Homebound Flight. (Tue.)
A full day at leisure or perhaps join an optional excursion to the Undurraga Winery, one of Chile’s oldest, where you will learn how some of Chile’s renowned wines are produced. Late this evening your homebound flight departs. (B)
Day 14 (Wed.)
an early morning arrival is ideal for making homebound connections. |
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| Touring Date |
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| Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2007 | $3177 | $3159 | $4122 | $4104 | | Oct 25 - Nov 07, 2007 | $3177 | $3159 | $4122 | $4104 | | Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2007 | $3177 | $3159 | $4122 | $4104 | | Nov 22 - Dec 05, 2007 | $3177 | $3159 | $4122 | $4104 | | Dec 06 - Dec 19, 2007 | $3177 | $3159 | $4122 | $4104 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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