Essence of South America
Tauck’s comprehensive 14-day South American tours inspire with in-depth discoveries of the many natural and architectural wonders of this remarkable continent. Spend multiple nights in world-class cities – two in Santiago, and three in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro – at fine hotels in the heart of each city. Cross the Andes overland and by private boat. View spectacular Iguazú Falls from both Brazil and Argentina. Sample the fine wines of Chile and famous Argentinian beef; get a behind-the- scenes look at Rio’s colorful Carnaval; feel the passion and the heat of the tango and the samba. This most enriching of South American tours is the experience of a lifetime!
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A walk along the base of thundering Iguazú Falls during two nights at a hotel with views of the waterfall.
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, entertainment, special dinners, sightseeing, porterage, and the services of local guides, drivers and the Tauck Director are included. Transportation is provided from Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight arrival information at least three weeks prior to the tour departure date. Transportation from the Copacabana Palace to the Rio de Janeiro International Airport is also included at the end of the tour.
Transfers to and from airports may be shared with other Tauck guests.
Rates and schedules are not guaranteed until booked and will vary based on departure date.
Nights 1-2 Santiago, Chile
The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago
Ranked as one of the best hotels in the world by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago is a luxurious home from which to take in the history and admire the stunning natural beauty of Chile’s capital. Its excellent location in one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods within sight of the Andean Mountain Range is sure to please. Enjoy splendid vistas of the mountains or the city, as well as such appreciated amenities as an in-room safe, computer and fax connections, and honor bar, in the beautifully appointed guest rooms. A 690-square-foot Health and Fitness Center
awaits under a rooftop glass cupola affording magnificent views with an indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, exercise equipment and a range of spa treatments and services. Marble and Lapizlazuli surround diners savoring delectable Mediterranean-style cuisine in the sophisticated Adra restaurant. Chile’s fine wines are world-famous and, at Wine 365, you’ll find a selection of 365 Chilean vintages as well as one-of-a-kind French wines.
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
Night 3
Puerto Varas, Chile
Hotel Cumbres Puerto Varas
This new hotel prides itself for wowing its guests with spectacular views of the Osorno Volcano and Lake Llanquihue in accommodations which reflect its picture-perfect setting in ambiance and decor. Each of its 92 guest rooms offers modern-day decor featuring native woods, with air conditioning, independent heat, cable TV, minibar, safe and a sophisticated security system. Public spaces astound with panoramic vistas and include a swimming pool and spa. Enjoy world class continental cuisine that compliments your surroundings in the Cumbres del Lago Restaurant, and cocktails in the Araucaria and Winter Garden bars.
Nights 4-5
Bariloche, Argentina
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort
In a stunning setting high on a hill between Lake Nahuel and Lake Moreno and framed by Mt. López, Mt. Capilla and Mt. Tronador, the magnificent Llao Llao Hotel & Resort was completely refurbished in 1993. All tastefully furnished guest rooms are equipped with cable TV, a minibar and a safety box. Numerous choices for leisure time activities (some at additional cost) include a heated indoor swimming pool, golf, mountain biking, rafting, archery and horseback riding. Visit the well-equipped Health Club & Fitness Center or indulge yourself at the Llao Llao Spa while drinking in its panoramic views. Enjoy “Cordero Patagónico” (Patagonian lamb) and fine international cuisine at the Los Césares restaurant or choose to dine at the cozy and informal Café Restaurant Patagonia. Live entertainment is featured each evening at the Lobby Bar.
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
Nights 6-8
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Alvear Palace Hotel
Opened in 1932 as a luxury hotel for European visitors, the Alvear Palace Hotel continues to exude Belle Époque splendor in the heart of Buenos Aires’ fashionable Recoleta neighborhood, close to some of this legendary city’s finest boulevards, parks, museums and boutiques. The hotel’s grand, French-inspired public areas boast crystal chandeliers, velvet fauteuils and gilded- wood-paneled walls. Elegant guest rooms, sumptuously decorated in Empire, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, offer butler service, fresh flowers and Hermès bath amenities. Award-winning chef Jean Paul Bondoux delights and surprises his guests with an extensive dinner menu of classic French dishes – alongside a well-considered wine list – at La Bourgogne, famed for serving what is arguably the best French cuisine in Buenos Aires. High tea, served in L’Orangerie, draws an elegant crowd. Indulge yourself in the 8,600-square-foot Alvear Spa, a serene, light-filled space offering a range of wellness and beauty treatments, including the Radiant Treatment, designed by La Prairie especially for Alvear.
Nights 9 – 10 Iguazú, Argentina
Meliá Iguazú
Located right in the heart of Argentina’s Iguazú National Park, Meliá Iguazú is the perfect place from which to explore the wonders of nature that surround it. Each guest room boasts a private balcony and provides air conditioning, cable TV, minibar, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, direct-dial telephones and other amenities. If you’re seeking some exercise, head for the indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Or, discover a new way of connecting with your mind, body and spirit in an enigmatic atmosphere surrounded by the mystical energy of the Iguazu National Park at the YHI Spa. Feed your soul with spectacular views of the falls as you dine at the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant or refresh your senses with a cool drink and a glorious view at the Lobby Bar.
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
Nights 11 – 13
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Belmond Copacabana Palace
An iconic landmark overlooking Rio’s world-famous Copacabana Beach, the Art Deco-inspired Belmond Copacabana Palace opened its doors to a celebrity clientele in 1923. The hotel, ideally located minutes from the city center and Ipanema, continues to welcome guests with an impeccable reputation for graciousness and service and offers a host of amenities to ensure a most comfortable stay, from a choice of two fine dining venues, Hotel Cipriani restaurant and the Pan-Asian Mee restaurant, the casual all-day poolside Pérgula restaurant and a piano bar to a spa, fitness center, beautiful swimming pool and exclusive beach service. Each of its guest rooms, boasting an ocean or garden view, is unique and features fine period furniture and original works of art.