14D12N HIGLIGHTS OF SOUTH AMERICA (HOS-1.000)

Breakfast at the hotel, then join a local guide for a driving and walking tour. Explore the city's main sights including Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Casa Rosada, Recoleta Cemetery, and El Caminito. The evening is free for your own leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Optional Activity: Tango Show & Dinner, highly recommended for an authentic dining experience accompanied by Argentina's most famous dance performance.

-Hotel: Bisonte Libertad Hotel / similar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Take advantage of this free day to explore Buenos Aires on your own. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Optional Activity: Full-day sightseeing trip to Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay). This trip includes round-trip ferry tickets, an orientation tour, lunch, and a visit to a 19th-century lighthouse for beautifulscenic views.

-Hotel: Bisonte Libertad Hotel / similar.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, leave Buenos Aires in the morning for the unique city of Tigre, also known as the "Venice of Argentina". The city is located on the Tigre River Delta and offers many beautiful riverfront views and entertainment activities. Upon arrival, you will take an orientation tour. Overnight in Tigre.
Optional Activity: Tigre River Cruise to explore the majestic river.

-Hotel: Wyndham Nordelta Hotel / similar.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to the airport for a flight to Mendoza (ticket included). Arrive in the afternoon and immediately join an orientation tour. Visit the beautiful Plaza Independencia, the city's main square filled with bright greenery, and admire the view of Mount Aconcagua in the distance. The rest of the day is free for you to relax. Overnight in Mendoza.

-Hotel: Raices Aconcagua Hotel / similar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Take advantage of the morning to taste world-class Argentine wine and enjoy mountain views.
Optional Activity: Mendoza Wine Experience (Half Day). You will join a tour to two famous wineries and taste Argentina's best wines, including the highly renowned Malbec.

-Hotel: Raices Aconcagua Hotel / similar.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, begin an unforgettable journey to Chile by crossing the Andes mountains. This journey passes through the legendary Carretera de los Caracoles using a comfortable bus equipped with "sleeper seats". This road is famous for its sharp, spiral turns resembling a snail's shell. Upon arrival in Santiago, enjoy a filling buffet dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Santiago.

-Hotel: Olá Hotel / similar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Explore the capital of Chile with a guided morning tour. Visit the historic Plaza de Armas, ride the funicular to enjoy city views from San Cristóbal Hill, and visit La Chascona museum, the former home of Pablo Neruda. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Santiago.
Optional Activity: Chile Heritage Wine Pairing

-Hotel: Olá Hotel / similar.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, head to Santiago airport in the morning for a flight to Calama. Upon arrival in Calama, continue with an overland journey to San Pedro de Atacama. This town is located in the high Andes mountains and is home to incredible nature and ancient archaeological sites. Admire the adobe architecture and stroll along the bustling Caracoles Street. In the evening, enjoy a family-style dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in San Pedro De Atacama.

-Hotel: Diego de Almagro San Pedro De Atacama Hotel / similar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day in the Atacama Desert.
Optional Activity 1: Visit Laguna Cejar, a crystal-clear lake also known as the Dead Sea of Atacama.
Optional Activity 2: Visit Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon). This valley is named for its lunar-like landscape, featuring salt rocks formed over time by wind and rain.

-Hotel: Diego de Almagro San Pedro De Atacama Hotel / similar.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, head to Calama airport for a return flight to Santiago. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, spend the evening resting or enjoying Santiago's vibrant nightlife.

-Hotel: Olá Hotel / similar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Explore more of Santiago's main tourist attractions today at your leisure. Return to the hotel in Santiago to enjoy a farewell dinner.
Optional Activity: Valparaiso Half-Day trip. Visit this colorful UNESCO-listed port city, famous for its bohemian hillside neighborhoods. Visit La Sebastiana museum on a hilltop, which was once the home of Pablo Neruda.

-Hotel: Olá Hotel / similar.

After breakfast and the hotel check-out process, you will be picked up and transferred to Santiago Airport for your flight to Istanbul, via Sao Paulo.

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, after completing the immigration and baggage claim process, you will be picked up at the airport for an Istanbul City Tour, heading to the historic Sultanahmet area. You will then be taken to a local restaurant for lunch (at your own expense), followed by a visit to Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) for a photo stop. Next, you will visit the Blue Mosque to admire the beauty of thousands of blue tiles decorating its interior walls. Afterward, you will visit the Grand Bazaar. Spend your remaining time here hunting for souvenirs, Turkish tea, or Turkish Delight. You will then be transferred back to Istanbul. Airport to continue your flight to Jakarta.

Continuing the flight to Jakarta. Arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta. This marks the end of your pleasant journey in South America. See you again on your next wonderful trip.