Monograms Brazil, Argentina & Chile with Peru & Machu Picchu(ISRC)
19 Day Package from Rio de Janeiro to Lima
According to Chile’s famous poet, Pablo Neruda, “Laughter is the language of the soul.” Well, you’ll be laughing in Chile on this vacation, because Monograms has handled all the details for you, allowing you to just relax, enjoy…and laugh! And it’s not just Chile you’ll visit; you’ll also visit Brazil & Argentina. On this 19-day vacation, we’ve arranged your hotel reservations, daily buffet breakfast, and sightseeing. Plus, a one-of-a-kind feature is the Monograms Local Host®, a “friend” who will answer your questions, offer suggestions, and help ensure your vacation runs smoothly in each city.Your vacation begins the moment you arrive. Monograms can pick you up at the airport, so you don’t have to deal with hassles or logistical issues of getting to your hotel after your flight to Rio de Janeiro. At your selected hotel, your Local Host will help you get settled, present you with materials to familiarize you with the city, and help personalize your trip. The next morning, after your included breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel for a private sightseeing tour with a local expert. Your tour includes a cog-wheel train through Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the new Seven Modern Wonders of the World. In Buenos Aires, your private sightseeing features the must-see attractions, including the La Boca district and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, where Eva Peron is buried. From a local expert, hear why Buenos Aires is called the “Paris of South America” and learn insider secrets. In Santiago, your private sightseeing with an expert local guide includes the Plaza de Armas and an inside visit to the 18th-century Cathedral. Throughout the vacation, the inside visits include VIP access, so you can skip the lines. Why be like all the other tourists standing in line when you can be up close and personal with the tango dancers in the La Boca district or capturing the perfect shot from atop Corcovado Mountain?In each city, you’ll have a full day to explore on your own (with the support of your Local Hosts of course). Perhaps enjoy a samba show in Rio and a Tango show in Buenos Aires. Take an excursion to Chile’s wine country or explore the markets offered in each city. And it’s not just the cities you’ll experience on this vacation…we’ll also take you to Iguassu Falls, where we’ll give you a private tour on both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the falls. Hear the thundering roar of the water, see the surrounding luxuriant growth, and be awed by the rainbows formed in the mist. It is nothing short of spectacular! Your adventure is far from over as you settle in to soak up the sights of Peru with 7-nights in Peru. Explore the city of kings, conquistadores, and cathedrals In Lima; shop for gorgeous woven textiles in Cusco and discover the ancient mysteries of the Sacred Valley. Ascend to the Lost City of the Incas by train to explore Machu Picchu! Return the next day to witness the sunrise over the ruins. An amazing adventure from start to finish!
Itinerary (2023)| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL | | | Welcome to South America’s capital of glamour—Rio de Janeiro. Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in. | | Day 2 | 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. (B) | | Day 3 | 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. (B) | | Day 4 | 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. (B) | | Day 5 | 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. (B) | | Day 6 | 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. (B) | | Day 7 | 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. (B) | | Day 8 | BUENOS AIRES | | | Perhaps take an excursion to experience Argentine country life at an estancia. (B) | | Day 9 | 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. (B) | | Day 10 | 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. (B) | | Day 11 | 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. (B) | | Day 12 | SANTIAGO–LIMA, PERU. | | | Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima, where you will be met by your Local Host. (B) | | Day 13 | LIMA. | | | Your included city tour focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin, and the Santo Domingo Convent to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints—Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias. (B) | | Day 14 | LIMA–CUSCO. | | | Fly to Cusco, high in the Andes. Your guided tour visits the Santo Domingo Monastery, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. At Plaza de Armas, see the cathedral before taking a short drive outside the city to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman with its intricate stone walls, the amphitheater of Kenko, and the red fortress of Puca Pucara. (B) | | Day 15 | CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY. | | | Today, a short drive into the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, brings you to Awanakancha to learn about the importance of the alpaca for Inca cultures, as well as the ancient weaving techniques still in use today. Continue to the market town of Pisac, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. (B,L) | | Day 16 | SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU. | | | Embark on a train trip bound for Machu Picchu and cut a path through the Sacred Valley to this “Lost City of the Incas,” discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. (B,L,D) | | Day 17 | MACHU PICCHU–SACRED VALLEY–CUSCO. | | | A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. Return to Cusco by train. (B) | | Day 18 | CUSCO–LIMA. | | | Fly to Lima. (B) | | Day 19 | LIMA. | | | Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B) |
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