16 Days Atacama to Sugar Loaf

Atacama to Sugar Loaf

16 Days/ 15 Nights

Tour Includes:

Accommodation in selected tourist or first-class hotels
Daily breakfast
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Sightseeing tours and excursions as described
Visit to Moon Valley, Atacama Salt Flats, and Lagunas Miscanti & Miñiques
Winery visit and tasting in Mendoza
City tours in Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro
Excursions to both Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguassú Falls
All transfers and transportation as per program
Entrance fees to national parks and attractions listed in the itinerary
English-speaking local guides

Atacama to Sugar Loaf

16 Days/ 15 Nights

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Santiago de Chile
Arrival in Santiago de Chile. Get your first glimpse of this cosmopolitan capital during a city tour visiting its main landmarks and neighborhoods.

Day 2 – Santiago – Calama – San Pedro de Atacama
Flight to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy a city walking tour and visit the otherworldly Moon Valley, famous for its dramatic rock formations and sunset views.

Day 3 – San Pedro de Atacama
Full-day excursion to the Atacama Salt Flats, Lagunas Miscanti & Miñiques, and the village of Toconao (seat-in). Lunch included.

Day 4 – San Pedro de Atacama
Day at leisure to relax or explore at your own pace.
Optional: Early morning visit to the spectacular El Tatio Geysers, where steam plumes rise dramatically against the desert sunrise.

Day 5 – San Pedro de Atacama – Calama – Santiago
Transfer to Calama (seat-in) and fly back to Santiago. Half-day city tour exploring the highlights of this bustling metropolis.

Day 6 – Santiago de Chile
Day at leisure.
Optional: Full-day excursion to the charming coastal cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, known for their bohemian culture and colorful hillside homes.

Day 7 – Santiago de Chile – Mendoza
Transfer by public bus across the majestic Andes Mountains to Mendoza, Argentina’s world-renowned wine capital.

Day 8 – Mendoza
Visit a traditional winery and enjoy a tasting of Argentina’s famous Malbec wines.
Optional: Afternoon city tour to explore Mendoza’s plazas, parks, and colonial heritage.

Day 9 – Mendoza – Buenos Aires
Flight to Buenos Aires. City tour through this vibrant and elegant capital, visiting La Boca, May Square, Puerto Madero, and Recoleta.

Day 10 – Buenos Aires
Day at leisure.
Optional: Visit a traditional Estancia for a gaucho and folklore show with a typical Argentine barbecue lunch, or explore the San Telmo Flea Market (Sundays only).

Day 11 – Buenos Aires
Half-day excursion to the Tigre Delta (seat-in), a scenic riverside retreat outside the city.
Optional: Evening Tango Show with dinner at the famous El Viejo Almacén.

Day 12 – Buenos Aires – Iguassú
Flight to Iguassú. Visit the Argentine side of the falls, including the impressive Devil’s Throat, the highest and most powerful waterfall in the park.

Day 13 – Iguassú
Visit the Brazilian side of the falls for sweeping panoramic views of the entire cascade system.

Day 14 – Iguassú – Rio de Janeiro
Flight to Rio de Janeiro, one of the most spectacular cities in the world, nestled between lush mountains and golden beaches.

Day 15 – Rio de Janeiro
Full-day city tour including visits to Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Hill, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
Optional: Experience a lively Samba Show to end your trip with the true spirit of Brazil.

Day 16 – Rio de Janeiro
End of your journey. Transfer to the airport for your return or post-tour arrangements.