14-Day Best Trip from Chile to Argentina with Lake Crossing

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Santiago de Chile
1 stop
1
Santiago
Arrival in the capital of Chile. This city is the political, commercial and financial center of the country. It is located only 100 km from the coast and at the foot of the Andes Mountains, allowing its visitors to carry out a variety of activities. Upon arrival at Santiago International Airport, you must approach the local transfer operator to be assigned to a vehicle that will take you to your selected hotel in the city. You are free for the rest of the day to explore the city at your leisure if you want to.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Santiago City Tour
7 stops
2
Santiago
We will begin our visit at 8 am and see the main attractions of the city, such as: Civic District, Historic Santiago, La Moneda Palace, The Illustrious Municipality of Santiago, Museum National Historic, Cathedral of Santiago.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
One of the main attractions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Plaza de Armas
One of the main attractions.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
La Moneda
We will continue to the Palacio de La Moneda, this iconic building is the presidential headquarters of Chile. You can learn about its history and architecture, as well as watch the changing of the guard if it coincides with the tour schedule.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Barrio Lastarria
Then we will go towards the charming Lastarria neighborhood, known for its bohemian atmosphere, cobblestone streets, cafes, art and culture shops. It is an ideal place to walk and explore.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Cerro Santa Lucia
On one side of this picturesque neighborhood is Cerro Santa Lucía. If it is open and time permits, we can climb to a natural viewpoint with gardens and trails that offer impressive panoramic views of the city and the Andes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Bellavista
We will continue climbing through the capital until we reach the Bellavista neighborhood, we will explore this vibrant neighborhood, famous for its lively nightlife, colorful murals and picturesque architecture. Here you will also find La Chascona, one of the houses of Pablo Neruda, the famous Chilean poet.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Viña del mar y Valparaiso
9 stops
9
Curacavi
We will start our tour from your hotel in Santiago around 08:00 am, on a 120 km trip to the Pacific Ocean. We will appreciate the diversity of the landscape of the Curacaví Valley, to follow the Casablanca Valley, which is best known for the great production of white wine of Sauvignon Blanc strain.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Plaza Sotomayor
We will arrive at Valparaíso, where we will be surprised with its houses anchored in the hills and its picturesque landscapes. We will know the Victory Square, Sotomayor Square, the Monument to the Naval Glories, and the Paseo 21 de Mayo where we will go up to the viewpoint to appreciate one of the most important ports in the country.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Plaza Victoria
Plaza Victoria, also called Plaza de La Victoria, is located in the El Almendral sector of the city plan of Valparaíso. From the second half of the 19th century it became important as a social center of the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Paseo 21 de Mayo
We will go up to the viewpoint to appreciate one of the most important ports in the country.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Cerro Alegre
We will take a walk along Cerro Alegre, getting on the different elevators, to blend in with the local environment. This neighborhood is recognized for its colorful, novel and comfortable architecture mixed with the nature and profuse arrangement of gardens that contribute to accentuate the pictures.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores)
We will continue the tour to Viña Del Mar, known as The Garden City. The first stop is The Flower Clock which has become one of the most popular tourist sites for visitors, and according to the locals, those who photograph themselves with it behind their backs will return to Viña del Mar.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Vina del Mar Casino
Our next stop is the Casino Municipal de Viña del Mar, inaugurated in 1930 to enhance the city today is consider as an historical and architectural interest place.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Playa Renaca
We will take a walk through this beautiful locality of staggered buildings on the slopes of the hills and an extensive beach epicenter of summer fun for locals and visitors. Here we will have time to take a lunch and walk around the beach (lunch not included).
2 hours • Admission ticket free
17
Quinta Vergara
On our return to Santiago along the coastal path, we will visit the emblematic Quinta Vergara, known for its International Song Festival. We will arrive into Santiago around 6PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Santiago to Puerto Varas
2 stops
18
Santiago
After breakfast at the hotel and depending on the departure time of our flight, we will have free time until they pick us up from tour hotels to go to the Santiago International Airport.
Admission ticket free
19
Puerto Varas
A driver will pick us up at the airport of Puerto Montt to go to the hotel in Puerto Varas. Rest of the day free to explore the city.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Free day in Puerto Varas
1 stop
20
Puerto Varas
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to rest, shop or take optional tours. Accommodation
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Andean Crossing to San Carlos de Bariloche
4 stops
21
Puerto Varas
Breakfast at the hotel. Our adventure of the Great Andean Crossing will begin. The Andean Crossing is a route that has been traveled for more than 400 years.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
22
Puerto Varas
From Puerto Varas we will follow the route that borders the spectacular Llanquihue Lake and it leads us to Petrohué where, if the season permits, we can see the imposing waterfalls of the river with the same name. We will continue by catamaran through the Todos Los Santos lake, surrounded by hills and small plains.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
23
We will board the bus that will take us through the Andes Mountains for two hours, until we reach Puerto Frías. From here, we will sail through Lake Frías to Puerto Alegre, where we will take a bus to Puerto Blest. Here we will have time to have lunch (lunch not included) or explore the Cántaros Waterfall.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
24
Puerto Panuelo
Later we will begin the last navigation through theNahuel Huapi Lake towards Puerto Pañuelo. From here we will take the bus that will take us to the end of the destination: the city of Bariloche. The service will end in the center of Bariloche, where we will go to our selected hotel (transfer not included)..
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Sightseeing in Bariloche
5 stops
25
San Carlos de Bariloche
After picking you up at your hotel in downtown San Carlos de Bariloche, we will go to Playa Bonita, 8 km from the city, from where you can see Huemul Island.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
26
Continuing 10 kilometers ahead, we will arrive at Cerro Campanario from where we can observe the immensity of the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes, the El Trébol lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, the arrayanes forest, the Otto, Bahía López, Goye, Catedral and Bariloche hills, and the main points of the national park. Here we can take the chairlift to reach the summit of the Cerro .
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
27
Puerto Panuelo
The tour continues to the imposing Llao Llao Hotel and the beautiful San Eduardo Chapel, architectural jewels of the region. There is also Puerto Pañuelo from where boats leave for Victoria Island and the Arrayanes Forest.
Admission ticket free
28
Further on you can see the golf courses, the Angostura bridge over the river of the same name that joins the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes and then Bahía López, at the foot of the hill of the same name. Leaving the bay behind is a Panoramic Point: a natural balcony from which you can see Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao peninsula. On the other side you can see Cerro Catedral.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
29
San Carlos de Bariloche
When we return to the circuit, we will cross the Moreno Lake bridge at its narrowing. We will border the El Trébol lagoon and 2 kilometers ahead, we will take Bustillo Avenue, at kilometer 18, where we will begin our return to Bariloche.
Admission ticket free
Day 8
Free Day in Bariloche
1 stop
30
San Carlos de Bariloche
Free day for personal activities or optional tours.
Admission ticket free
Day 9
Bariloche to Buenos Aires
1 stop
31
Buenos Aires
At the agreed time, transfer to Bariloche airport to take the flight to Buenos Aires. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel for registration and accommodation.
Admission ticket free
Day 10
Buenos Aires City Tour and Tango Show
8 stops
32
We will start our tour by picking up the passengers at the hotels, so that we can begin our journey through this unique and unparalleled city, full of passion, history, culture and magic. We will continue along one of the main avenues, 9 de Julio Avenue, where we will see the Colon Theatre and the Obelisk, an emblematic monument of the city.
Admission ticket free
33
Then we will visit the Plaza de Mayo, where we will make the first stop, the same was the historical, political and foundational epicenter, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government House, the Cabildo are the emblematic buildings that we will be able to observe and photograph.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
34
The tour continues southwards through the old San Telmo neighborhood, passing by Lezama Park, we will continue further south until we reach La Boca neighborhood, where we will make the second stop, we will see the famous Boca Juniors football stadium, one of the greatest exponents of the Argentine Passion.
Admission ticket free
35
We will visit the famous Caminito: Tourist Attraction Center, full of color, magic and history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
36
Puente de la Mujer
Then we will pass bordering the Riachuelo towards the other end of the city being able to observe the contrast of the same one directing us, passing by the port towards Puerto Madero, last and most modern district of the city, Retiro with its central square San Martin, connecting us with the Avenue of the Liberator already we entered the sector but exclusive of Buenos Aires, entering us in the district of Palermo, green zone of the city.
Admission ticket free
37
Then we will circulate around the exclusive and sophisticated neighborhood of La Recoleta to finish our excursion in the central area of Buenos Aires.
Admission ticket free
38
The tour ends in the area of Avenida Cordoba & Florida Street.
Admission ticket free
39
La Ventana Barrio De Tango
The Tango show of La Ventana is one of the best and most traditional the city offers. 08:00 - 10:00 pm: You will arrive at a historic conventillo today restored as a theater-restaurant to live an unforgettable night in La Ventana. The menu is based on delicious gourmet dishes both national and international, among which you will be able to choose. 10:00 pm: begins a tango show that will surprise you. Live music is performed by luxury tango orchestras along with a group of Argentine folk music, accompanied by four couples on stage that will dazzle you with their precision and sensuality. 11:45 pm: Once the show is over, we will take the transfer back to our selected hotels.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Free Day in Buenos Aires
1 stop
40
Buenos Aires
Free day to rest, go shopping or take optional tours.
Admission ticket free
Day 12
Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu
1 stop
41
Puerto Iguazu
At the appointed time, meeting with our assistant at the hotel lobby. Transfer to Aeroparque to take the flight to Iguazú city. Reception at the destination and transfer to the scheduled hotel, for registration and accommodation.
Admission ticket free
Day 13
Iguazu Falls Argentinian Side
2 stops
42
Iguazu Falls
Departure to start the excursion to Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side, with the possibility of visiting some of the 275 crescent-shaped falls. During this excursion you can enjoy the following rides: UPPER CIRCUIT: The 800 meters of catwalks are detached from the jungles surface to protect the fauna by preventing disruption of their natural trails. From this circuit you'll have an upper view of the Iguazu Falls, enjoying their magnificence with a panoramic view. Duration of the tour: one hour. LOWER CIRCUIT: 1.600 meters of catwalks, also detached from the jungles surface, enjoying a view from below and around the Iguazu falls. This circuit provides a unique experience where you'll be feeling as a part of the natural surroundings, watching and sensing their magnitude from up close. Duration of the tour: two hours.
7 hours • Admission ticket not included
43
Garganta del Diablo
Garganta del Diablo: Departing from Cataratas Station, the train goes up to Garganta Station in about 18 minutes. Then a walk along the catwalks about 1200 meters over the islands will take you to enjoy the most spectacular sight from the most important balcony: the Devil’s Gorge, the biggest fall of the Iguazu Falls. Time required: two hours.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side and Departure
3 stops
44
Iguazu Falls
The Brazilian Iguazu National Park offers new facilities for you to enjoy during the tour. Upon arrival at the Visitors Center, we'll get on the panoramic buses that begin the tour of the park. After a while we'll get of the bus to start walking the paths. From the first balcony we'll meet a panoramic view of the Argentinean falls. Then after 950 meters with stunning views over the Iguazu river we'll get to the falls on the Brazilian side.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
45
Parque Nacional do Iguacu
The walkway entering the river next to the Floriano fall gives the visitor a refreshing reception and a gorgeous panoramic view of the lower Iguazu river and the Devil’s gorge Canyon. The elevator and the stairs lead to the shopping and restaurant area upstairs.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
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In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Iguazú airport to take your flight back to your home.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not valid for Carnival, Easter, long weekends, winter holidays (month of July), congresses, special dates.
• This tour includes a border crossing to Chile, check if your nationality requires VISA to enter the country.
• In Iguazu we recommend wearing a swimsuit or light clothing that dries quickly. Some people bring a raincoat, a good idea would be to wear long sleeves as protection against sunburn and mosquitoes.
• You will need a valid passport that proves your identity.

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