23D19N Best of South America
- Tour Code: LAGRU
- Days: 23 or more days
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Type:
Group Tour
- Period: Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
- Price From: SGD 18,888
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Day 1: SINGAPORE - SAO PAULO
。Welcome to a unique experience!
。Assemble at Changi Airport for our flight to Sao Paulo, the largest city in Brazil.
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Day 2: SAO PAULO
。Upon arrival, proceed to the hotel for check in. Enjoy a welcome dinner in the evening
Dinner
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Day 3: SAO PAULO - BUENOS AIRES
。Sao Paulo afternoon city tour: See the Pacaembu Stadium, School of Medicine, University Campus and the State Government Palace, visit the beautiful Ibirapuera Park with its gardens and lakes. Admire the famous monument of the Bandeirantes, the City Hall and Planetarium
。Fly to the Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina
Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 4: BUENO AIRES
。Admire the vast plains of Argentina and the Gaucho traditions on a visit to a typical Estancia located in the vast pampas.
。The warm welcome is accompanied by music and empanadas (meat stuffed pastries)
。Witness the skills of the gauchos in action as they demonstrate their prowess in handling horses. Enjoy an authentic barbecue lunch of mixed grilled meats. Before leaving, bask in more Argentinean hospitality with a typical countryside tea called ‘Mate’
。In the evening, enjoy the mystic sensuality of Tango
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Show
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Day 5: BUENO AIRES - EL CALAFATE
。Fly to the El Calafate, a small town in Patagonia Argentina. It is located in the southern border of Lago Argentino and is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park (Glaciers National Park)
。Enjoy some free time in the afternoon. Why not explore the main street, Ave del Libertador General San Martin, which is dotted with souvenir shops and restaurants
Breakfast / Dinner
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Day 6: EL CALAFATE
。Depart for on a full day trip to Los Glaciares National Park, an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. The 600000 hectares national park has thirteen glaciers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean
。Make our way to the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few glaciers in the world that is still progressing. Be thrilled by its splendid 60m tall ice walls and the sights of enormous chunks of ice falling thunderously into the waters of Lago Argentino
Breakfast / Box Lunch / Dinner
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Day 7: EL CALAFATE - BUENOS AIRES
。Return to Buenos Aires by flight
。Buenos Aires city tour: Visit Plaza de Mayo dominated by the pink Casa Rosada with its famous balcony. Admire the Cabildo (Town Hall) and Metropolitan Cathedral before heading to the San Telmo and La Boca districts. Drive down Avenida 9 de Julio, to see the Colon Theater. Continue to the Recoleta district to visit the famous Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of Eva Peron
Breakfast / Dinner
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Day 8: BUENOS AIRES - LIMA
。Board a morning flight to Lima, the capital of Peru
。Lima city tour: Visit the Cathedral, located in the Main Square, the Government Palace, Municipal Hall and the ‘Desamparados’ Train Station. Continue to the Church of San Francisco and the most traditional residences and the commercial areas of contemporary Lima during our orientation drive through the city
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 9: LIMA - CUSCO
。In the morning, transfer to the airport for our flight to Cusco located more than 3000m above sea level
。Cusco city tour: Tour the Cathedral, originally built on the site of the Suntur Wasi Temple, the Convent of Santo Domingo and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. Walk to Tambomachay, a site dedicated to the worship of water and a resting place for the Inca monarchs
Note: Due to the high altitude of Cusco (more than 3000 meters), some people may experience headache, nausea or rapid heart palpitation. Please employ the following precautionary measures that may eliminate altitude sickness. Get enough rest, avoid over exertion, exercise & speaking loudly. Refrain from consumption of alcohol, eat light meals, drink lots of water and coca tea. Please seek advice of doctor before travel if in doubt
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 10: CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
。Travel by coach to Sacred Valley of the Incas, a pre-Hipanic agriculture centre
。Visit the old Inca Community of Pisac, located at the entrance to the Sacred Valley, 32km from Cusco. Visit a traditional Inca Market which attracts thousands of visitors and people from remote communities dressed in colourful, traditional attire
。Admire the Temple of Ollantaytambo with its Inca streets, traditional squares and dwellings
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 11: CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU
。Visit the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, an architectural treasure that had remained hidden for over four centuries
。Look forward to a full day of discovery as we board the first class Vistadoma train for a spectacular journey crossing valleys, mountains and local communities
。Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, continue on foot to discover the stone citadel of Manchu Picchu, one of the modern wonders of the world, with our local guide
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 12: CUSCO – PUNO: The Route Of Sun
。Drive to the village of Andahuaylillas with the Church of San Pedro, famous for it s valuable colonial art
。Capture some amazing photos of grazing llamas and alpacas on the Altiplano horizon as we drive cross the La Raya Pass
。Make a stop in Pukara, a national monument, where the first civilized Andean Culture was born
。Arrive in Puno City located 3860m above sea level and at the edge of Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigatable lake
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 13: PUNO: Lake Titicaca
。Travel by motor boat to the floating island of Uros, inhabited by descendants of one of the most ancient peoples of Americas
。Be amazed at their floating dwellings made from totora reed on Lake Titicaca
。Continue to Taquile Island, where time seemed to have stood still
。From Taquile, admire magnificent views of the snowcapped Cordillera Real
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 14: PUNO – JULIACA - LIMA
。Transfer to Juliaca where we will catch our flight back to Lima
Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 15: LIMA - SANTIAGO
。Board a flight to Santiago, the capital of Chile
Breakfast / Dinner
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Day 16: SANTIAGO
。Drive to the Valley of Maipo River and visit one of the largest and most important vineyards in Chile, Concha y Toro
。Enjoy wine tasting and lunch before we drive back to Santiago
。Santiago city tour: Visit Santa Lucia Hill, view the Stock Exchange, Government Palace, National Library, Court House and the former Congress. Admire the Cathedral Metropolitana before proceeding to the lively Central Market
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 17: SANTIAGO - RIO DE JANEIRO
。Embark on a flight to Rio de Janeiro, famed for its beautiful beaches
Breakfast / Dinner
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Day 18: RIO DE JANEIRO
。Rio de Janeiro city tour: Stop at the renowned ‘Maracana’, one of the world’s largest football stadiums and host for the World Cup final in 2014, drive pass Cathedral, Flamingo Park, World War II Memorial, Copacabana Beach and Sambodromo, the heart of Rio’s famous Carnival celebrations
。Enjoy a cable car ride to the summit of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and Guanabara Bay
。Drive along the Lebion and famous Ipanema Beaches before continuing through the residential area of Cosme Velho
。From Corcovado Station, enjoy a funicular ride to the symbol of Rio, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which stands 38m high and 710m above the city
。No visit to Rio will be complete without experiencing the live and rhythm of a colourful Samba Show
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Show
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Day 19: RIO THE JANEIRO - IGUAZU FALLS
。Transfer to the airport for our flight to Iguazu Falls, one of the top destinations in South America. The Iguazu Falls lies on the Argentina-Brazil border and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site
。Enjoy the great fauna during our walk at the Brazilian Iguazu Falls National Park. The panoramic view of the falls is unbeatable as the walkway circuit is specially designed to show off the splendour of the falls
。Suggested option tours: Enjoy the Macacu Safari which includes a tram ride into the rainforest and a jet boat ride for an up close and personal experience of the Iguazu Falls.(Please prepare poncho or swimwear for this excursion)
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 20: IGUAZU FALLS
。Embark on a full day excursion to the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls. Witness the incredible views of more than 200 falls, including the renowned Devil’s Throat using the footpaths and forest train
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 21: IGUAZU FALLS - SAO PAULO
。Enjoy some time at leisure before our afternoon flight back to Sao Paulo
。Spend some free time for shopping before dinner
。Bid farewell to South America as we transfer to the airport for our flight back to Singapore
Breakfast / Dinner
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Day 22: SAO PAULO - SINGAPORE
。Enroute
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Day 23: Singapore
。Arrival back in Singapore
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