Sandpiper Journey
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One of the most extensive group tours to Patagonia and Brazil for 2012, this holiday provides quality and luxury while staying in first class hotels throughout. Starting in Rio, continue to the Iguazú Falls and on to Buenos Aires, fly to Patagonia and take the famous lake crossing from Argentina to Chile, and finally venture further south to Torres del Paine, all in just under 3 weeks on this escorted tour of Patagonia and Brazil.
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Summary of nights: 19 days, 17 nights: Rio de Janeiro 3; Iguazú 1; Buenos Aires 3; Bariloche 2; Puerto Varas 2; Torres del Paine 3; Punta Arenas 1; Santiago 2.
- Explore the Patagonian wilderness from top-of-the-range hotels
- Travel south from Brazil's marvellous city, Rio de Janeiro to the stupendous Iguazú Falls and ultra-elegant Buenos Aires
- The enchanting mountains and forests of Argentina's lake district
- Cross the Andes by boat - the famously scenic lake crossing to Chile
- Three days to discover the cornucopia of glaciated landscapes in Torres del Paine National Park
Holiday itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Rio de Janeiro.
Days 2,3 Ride the cable-car up Sugarloaf Mountain. Optional visit to Christ Redeemer statue.
Days 4 Fly to Foz do Iguaçú and explore the thundering waterfalls.
Days 5-7 Fly to Buenos Aires, enjoy a city tour and optional tango show.
Days 8,9 Fly to Bariloche set within the craggy mountains of the Argentinean lake district.
Day 10 Picturesque full day lake crossing through the Andes to Chile.
Day 11 At leisure in lakeside Puerto Varas, or optional trip to Chiloé island.
Day 12 Fly to southern Patagonia and drive to Torres del Paine National Park.
Days 13,14 Explore the sweeping mountain landscapes on foot and included glacier boat ride.
Day 15 Drive to Punta Arenas, visiting a penguin colony en route.
Day 16 Fly to Chile’s teeming cosmopolitan capital, Santiago.
Day 17 Visit a nearby vineyard producing the exciting emergent New World wines.
Day 18 Depart, arriving UK day 19.
Tour profile
Transport: 5 flights (2-4 hours each); 3 scenic land journeys (longest 6 hrs).
Accommodation: First class hotels; heated yurts with en suite facilities in Torres del Paine.
Meals: Breakfast daily and half board days 12-14.
Included excursions: Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio; Iguazu Falls (Brazil and Argentina); Buenos Aires city tour; Argentine lake district walk; Petrohue falls; penguin rookery at Seno Otway (Nov-Mar); Glacier Grey boat trip; vineyard close to Santiago.
A few days to spare?
Extend your trip by adding on a few days at the beginning or end of your tour on a tailormade, private basis. Click here to see our most popular extensions to the Sandpiper Tour or contact one of our consultants for more inspiring ideas. |  The dramatic peaks of the Cuernos del Paine, part of the Torres del Paine National Park
 The statue of Christ the Redeemer enjoys a spectacular view over Rio de Janeiro
 The impressive waterfalls at Iguazú straddle the border between Brazil and Argentina
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