Seven South American countries + Sky Mirror Salt Lake, Original Amazon River 27-day wonders tour
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  • One-stop tour: Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Machu Picchu, Atagama Desert Plateau, etc.
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Day 1
Sydney - Santiago Chile - Buenos Aires BS.AS Argentina
The group members gathered at Sydney Airport 3 hours in advance, departed from Sydney at noon, took QF27/12:20 pm to Santiago, Chile. Arrived in Santiago at 11:05 am local time on the same day, transferred to LA425 at the airport, flew to Buenos Aires, South America at 17:34 pm. After arriving at 19:40 pm, we were taken to the hotel to rest at the 5-star Bs.As Hotel in the city center, and enjoyed traditional Argentine barbecue in the evening (D)
Day 2
Buenos Aires/La Boca/Tiger Delta
After breakfast, take a tour bus to visit the birthplace of tango and the birthplace of soccer king Maradona, Boca District, and the traditional riverside area of Puerto Madero. Free shopping, view of Boca Stadium, after lunch visit Tigres Delta, which is located in the Paraná River Delta, 23 kilometers north of Buenos Aires, and is a famous tourist area in the suburbs of the capital. According to legend, tigers once roamed the delta area, hence the name "Tiger Island". Tiger Island is a delta area formed by the Parana River and the Uruguay River flowing into the Milky Way in Argentina. It has a total area of 220 square kilometers. The delta has strict ecological protection, a complete ecosystem, and a good ecological environment. It is known as the "Venice of South America". Subtropical forests can be seen everywhere near Tiger Island. It is rich in fruits and timber, with fresh air and beautiful environment. Since the beginning of this century, this place has been a place for wealthy people to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. It has gradually developed into a comprehensive tourist attraction and wealthy resort consisting of water sports clubs, handicraft markets, fruit docks, restaurants, hotels and other service facilities. Anyone who comes here for vacation or sightseeing must take a boat ride to see colorful trees, villas scattered across the islands, and yachts in the river bays. Return to the hotel in the evening, enjoy a wonderful tango dance dinner, and stay the same as above (BLD)
Day 3
Colonia / Buenos City Tour, Uruguay's World Cultural Heritage City
After breakfast, take a catamaran from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, a historic city in Uruguay. It takes more than an hour to arrive. Almost all of South America, except Brazil, was once a Spanish colony, and Colonia is the only place in Uruguay that was colonized by Portugal, so it has a very strong Portuguese colonial style, such as winding stone roads, defensive dams, house numbers and road signs made of tiles. We need to stroll around this quaint town. Group members can also rent golf carts at their own expense. After lunch, take a 1-hour boat from Uruguay back to Buenos Aires. After arriving, take a tourist bus to start a tour in Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires is also known as the "Paris of America" because of its strong European style. It is a city with magnificent buildings, beautiful parks, the world's widest 79 Avenue and Obelisk, the Congress Building, the Presidential Palace La Casa Rosa, Santa Maria Cathedral, Florida Shopping Street, free dinner, and accommodation in the same city hotel. (B, L)
Day 4
Buenos Aires/Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Triple Border Monument
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Recoleta, Palemo and Recoleta districts, where the famous Recoleta Cemetery is located, where Eva Peron is buried. Transfer to the airport AR1784, 1215/1410 to Iguazu. After arriving in Iguazu, visit the Three Nations Monument (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay) and stay in a 5-star hotel. Enjoy dinner in the hotel (B, D)
Day 5
Iguazú Falls, Argentina / Itaipu Power Plant
After breakfast at the hotel, enter the Argentine National Park and take a train and walk to the upper Devil's Throat platform of the waterfall. Over 2.7 km long and with an average flow of 1,750 m3/s, the wonder of Iguazú Falls is located in a very special place, between green vegetation and dark basalt, with the rushing water falling from the 72-meter high cliffs, which is so amazing. There are a total of 275 waterfalls in Iguazú Falls, some of which are over 80 meters high, making these waterfalls wider than Victoria Falls and higher than Niagara Falls! In 1986, UNESCO declared the area a World Heritage Site. Enjoy a barbecue buffet lunch in the national park. After lunch, take a bus through the Argentine border into Brazil and visit the world's largest hydroelectric power plant - Itabe! It is located on the border between Paraguay and Brazil and is a precious asset shared by both countries. The daily power generation can supply a city with a population of 1.5 million. The power supplied to the two countries accounts for 78% of Paraguay and 26% of Brazil, which is very important to both countries! Interestingly, the two countries originally promised to have 50% of power generation each when signing the memorandum, but because Paraguay's electricity demand is relatively low, Paraguay now sells excess power to Brazil at a low price, which is an important source of income for Paraguay. Chinese dinner at the 5-star Iguazu Hotel.
Day 6
Iguazu Falls, Foz, Brazil/Ciudad del Este, Paraguay
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Iguazú Falls. You can take a helicopter ride or a waterfall surfing boat ride on Iguazú river rapids at your own expense to feel the amazing force of the waterfall rushing down and the roaring waterfall towering over your head. Iguazu Falls is the widest waterfall in the world. In fact, 80% of the waterfall belongs to Argentina, and only 20% belongs to Brazil. Therefore, it is better to enjoy it from the Brazilian side. Please bring your own raincoat and mosquito repellent. In the afternoon, go to Oriental City, Paraguay, the third largest free duty-free commercial zone in the world, for free shopping. After dinner, check in to the same hotel as above in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil. (B, L, D)
Day 7
Rio De Janeiro/Sugarloaf
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take flight LA3385, 0935/1115, transfer to LA3930, 1200/1305 via Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro. After being picked up at the airport, visit the city of Rio de Janeiro and take the cable car to the top of Sugar Cone Mountain to enjoy the magnificent view of Rio. Discover the unique and lovely neighborhood of Santa Teresa, experience the real life slums, stay at the 5-star Hotel Nacional Rio in the beach area, and enjoy free time on the world's No. 1 Copacabana Beach! Free time after dinner. (B,D)
Day 8
Statue of Jesus Christ Corcovado/Cathedral Catedral Metropolitana/Rio Beach Copacabana
After breakfast, take the boarding train to Mount Cristo and visit the world-famous statue of Jesus the Savior in Corcovado. After lunch, you will find the Rio Bay, the New Cathedral, and the main stadium of the World Cup. Free dinner. Group members can also pay for themselves. Participate in the famous Brazilian Samba performance. Stay in the same hotel. (B, L)
Day 9
Rio to Peru's capital Lima, Peru / city sightseeing
In the morning, we will take flight LA2405, 0725/1045 from Rio to Lima, the capital of Peru. We will enjoy Chinese lunch upon arrival. Then we will go sightseeing in the city: Plaza de Armas, a World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO. Browse the shops along the streets of Lima City Palace (Protal de Escribanos and Portal Botoneros). In the center of the square is a bronze fountain made in 1560. The cathedral is located in the square, with ornately carved stalls, an altar covered with sterling silver and walls inlaid with tiles. Next to the cathedral is the Archbishop's palace. Visit the seventeenth century San Francisco-style monastery. Then we will visit the Gold Museum of Peru, whose collections include gold, silver and bronze from the pre-Columbian period, ceramics, weavings, and mummies. After Chinese dinner, check in to 5-star Lima Hotel (BLD)
Day 10
Amazon River trip to Iquitos Port for three days and two nights Amazon River /Puerto Iguitos
After breakfast at the hotel, take domestic flight LA2236, 1200/1350 to Iquitos Port to spend 3 days in the depths of the Amazon River and see pink dolphins in their natural habitat. We can swim in the Amazon River and observe pink and grey dolphins. In addition to enjoying the sunset or dusk, you can also listen to the singing of birds. Go hiking in the jungle and see the diverse flora and fauna. Take a boat and stay at Amazon Lodge. Dinner at the hotel. Spend a wonderful first night in the Amazon forest. (B, L, D)
Day 11
Amazon Rainforest National Reserve Amazon Jungle / Amazon Cultural Village
After breakfast at the hotel, take a speedboat into the lake that is completely surrounded by forests. Take a bamboo raft around the lake, enjoy the breeze and sunshine, and look for traces of animals in the rainforest. Piranha fishing is a major feature here. Piranhas like stagnant water. This lake happens to be their favorite place. It looks like a miniature version of the white pomfret, but its sharp teeth make people shudder. Others Creatures such as river otters, soil-eating golden parrots, eagles, etc. are also home to some rare and exotic animals, such as the giant otter unique to South America, the blue and yellow parrot, the red howler monkey, the black caiman, and the world's largest One of the freshwater fish is the arapaima. Visit Laguna Falcon and you will have the opportunity to see breathtaking trees, prehistoric birds, monkeys and sloths in their natural habitat. .Currently, many of these animals are on the verge of extinction. Visit the local indigenous cultural village. Return to the hotel for lunch, and take a walk in the rainforest in the evening. You will learn more about the local ecology and the habits of nocturnal animals. Accommodation is the same as above. (B ,L,D)
Day 12
Port of Iquitos - Inca city Cuzco
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport LA2244, 1125/1305 to Cusco (transfer in Lima LA2063, 1425/1545), take a bus and take a tour of the city led by a tour guide, visit the Central Square Cathedral, Koricancha Sun Temple, archaeological centers such as Leopard Head Fortress and Tambomachay, etc. Check in to a 4-star Cusco hotel. Then transfer to enjoy a traditional Peruvian dinner show. (B, L, D)
Day 13
Cusco / Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu
In the morning, take a bus from the hotel to Ollantaytambo Station and take the glass-top train to Machu Picchu, which takes about 3 hours. A first-class service covering the entire journey from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, this will be the best choice. Riding on a train covered with panoramic glass roof windows, visitors will not miss any details of the journey, and can take pictures of the interesting and unique landscapes along the original route and feel the traces of history. Arrive at the small town of Aguas Calientes at 10:00 am on the same day, go to the bus station and take a special bus to the top of the mountain for about 20 minutes. Please bring your passport. You will be led by a professional tour guide to visit this huge historical reserve, the "lost ancient capital" Machu Picchu, and visit the central square, the round tower, the Sacred Sun Wheel, the royal dormitory, the three windows of the temple terraces, etc. After that, we will return to Agua town to enjoy a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, we will take the same train back to Cusco, arriving at around 20:30pm. We will be sent back to the hotel for rest and dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 14
Cusco/Rainbow Mountain
After breakfast at the hotel, we will hike to the new attraction, Rainbow Mountain, Montaña de Colores. But the real name of this Rainbow Mountain is Vinicunca, which means "colorful mountain" in the indigenous Quechua language. It is named after its natural rainbow-like mountain patterns. In recent years, due to global warming, the snow that originally covered Vinicunca has slowly melted, and the beautiful rainbow patterns on the top of the mountain have been revealed to the world. Return to Cusco in the afternoon, arriving around 6 o'clock, and transfer back to the same hotel for rest and dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 15
Cusco / Bus to Juliaca / Golden Church / - Puno / Lake Titicaca
Depart from the hotel in the morning and take a bus to Juliaca, visit the Golden Church and Inca Village on the way, arrive in Puno in the evening, check in to the 5-star hotel Lago Titicaca and have dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 16
Floating Island UROS (Peru) / Bolivian Holy City Copacabana / La Paz
After breakfast, take a boat trip to Uros floating islands, UROS islands on Lake Titicaca, where fishermen and hunters live. The residents of the floating islands are called "water tribes" because they must build their own floating islands, regularly adding a new layer of totora reeds growing in the lake to ensure the buoyancy of the islands. The dense reed rhizomes support the islands. The roofs of the houses on the island are waterproof, and because the houses are located in the lake, the humidity is sufficient. The locals used these houses as homes and trading centers, and used the same materials to hand-build boats for transportation. Now they speak Quechua and Aymara. In the afternoon, we will take a special car to cross the border and enter Copacabana, the land border station of Bolivia, visit the Cathedral of Our Lady, and then take a bus to La Paz (about 1.5 hours). After dinner, we will stay overnight in a 5-star hotel in the city. (B, L, D)
Day 17
Bolivia, the tallest capital in the world: La Paz
After breakfast, we will visit the city after arriving. La Paz has a population of about 1.1 million and is a city with Indian and European cultures. The city has the longest and highest cable car system in the world. We will go up to the hill observation deck park to have a great view of the whole city. We will visit the old city and pass by St. Francis Church, a 17th century Baroque building. The corner shop sells strange witchcraft props. Bolivians buy witchcraft items on a daily basis, just like we buy newspapers at convenience stores. For example, llama embryo mussels sound like an evil spell, but they are indispensable to the locals. [Daily Groceries] Plaza Muyori, Congress Building, Presidential Palace, Moon Valley Qishanzhen, etc. After Chinese dinner, stay at the same hotel as above. (B,D)
Day 18
La Paz/Uyuni Salt Craft Village/Train Cemetery Open Air Museum/Uyuni Town
After breakfast, take domestic flight OB304, 07:40/08:40, about 1 hour to Uyuni Salt Lake City. After arrival, visit the Uyuni Salt Crafts Factory and Craft Village, where you can freely buy various handicrafts made of salt as souvenirs. After that, visit the train cemetery and freely board various old trains to explore the secrets. Arrive in Uyuni in the evening and stay in the characteristic salt hotel built with real salt. (B, L, D)
Day 19
Sky Mirror Uyuni Salt Lake/Salt Museum-Cactus Island
After breakfast, take a 4x4 to visit the world's most famous sky mirror, Sal Lake, the Salt Museum, Cactus Island and other different views of the salt lake. The highest point of the salt marsh is about 3,760 meters above sea level. The salt marsh itself has almost no height difference, so it presents an endless white plain with an area of about 12,000 square kilometers. It is the largest salt marsh in the world, with about 2 billion tons of salt accumulated here. The salt crystals on the large flat ground reflect on both sides, forming a beautiful reflection of the unity of heaven and earth. The salt crystals on the large flat ground reflect after rain, forming a reflection of heaven and earth, which is likened to a mirror of the sky. Accommodation is the same as Shangyan Hotel, and dinner is served at the hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 20
Tunupa volcano day trip
After breakfast, take a 4x4 to the Tunupa volcano which rises to a height of 5446 meters - colorful, Tunupa is considered the god of lightning and volcanoes. When he was abandoned by the other mountain gods, his tears turned into the largest salt flats in the world. This belief originated in the Tiwanaku culture (c. 1000 BC) and is still practiced today by indigenous peoples from the Altiplano. From the 5,152-meter viewpoint you can see the Sajama, Payachatas and Agogo volcanoes behind the Copassa Salt Flats. Stay at 4-star Uyuni Hotel (B, L, D)
Day 21
Rock Tree/Lake Honda & Hedionda/Ojo de Perdiz
After breakfast, drive to the Altiplano Plateau, located at an altitude of 4278 meters. Pass through the desert weathering area to admire the stone tree that looks like a lark. The rock trees and plateau sand dunes are examples of geological research on weathered rocks. The huge volcanic rocks have been eroded by wind and sand and have become the shape of trees over time, so they are called "stone trees". There are also the beautiful Conda Lake and the sulfur-smelling Edionda Lake. You can watch flamingos up close by the lake. The lake water here is clear and calm, and the flamingos are playing in the lake and looking for food. The perfect scenery of nature will surely amaze you. In the evening, check in to the Ojo de Perdiz Desert Hotel Hotel Tayka del Desierto and have dinner at sunset (B, L, D)
Day 22
Bolivia-Chile border station / Red and Green Lakes / The world's highest hot springs / Moon Valley / Atacama (Chile)
After breakfast, we will cross the border station Hito Cajon between Bolivia and Chile and head to the desert town of San Peter de Atacama in northern Chile. This is one of the driest areas in the world and is the gateway to the Atacama Desert. The small town attracts tourists from all over the world because of its natural landscapes such as desert scenery, plateau lakes, geysers, salt lakes, and the Moon Valley. We passed by the beautiful red and green lakes and soaked in hot springs on the mountain at an altitude of 4,200 meters. In the afternoon, we drove to the Moon Valley. The valley was surrounded by jagged ridges, and the white ridges were in great contrast with the black valley bottom. Due to the temperature difference, natural erosion and strong winds, the Moon Valley has a supernatural feel. It has a unique landform, and its geographical environment is similar to the surface of the moon. A US research team found that there is no sign of life in the soil of the Atacama Desert, not even basic single-celled organisms. Geologists believe that the geology of the area is similar to the ground of Mars. Therefore, NASA uses this area to simulate the Martian environment to test the Mars rover. Arrive at the desert city Atacama Hotel and have dinner (B, L, D)
Day 23
Tatio Geysers/ Atacama to Santiago Chile
In the early morning, we will drive to Tatio to see the geothermal fountains. Tatio has dozens of fountains of various sizes. Affected by the temperature difference between the ground and the valley, the fountains can be tens of meters high. The water temperature of the fountains can boil eggs and heat milk, and you can enjoy breakfast on the spot. After sunrise, the fountain activity gradually calms down. You can take this opportunity to enjoy the open-air hot spring in the cool morning (bring your own swimsuit and towel) and watch the beautiful sunrise. After lunch, drive along the Andes Mountains through the camel nomadic village, which is built with mud and thatched roofs and is a landmark to the airport. Take flight LA153, 1627/1832 to Santiago, the capital of Chile. After Chinese dinner, check in to the five-star hotel Santiago Hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 24
Valparaiso / Vina Del Mar / Chilean winery / Our Lady of Mount Santiago
After breakfast, depart from the hotel to Valparaiso, visit the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, and then go to the "Vineyard on the Sea". The vast ocean, the silvery beach, and taking photos with the stone statues from Easter Island after the buffet lunch. Then we took a bus to Mount Our Lady to visit the dignified statue of Our Lady built in 1908 standing on the top of the mountain. The statue of the Virgin Mary was cast in France. It is 14 meters high and weighs 36 tons. It is the main landmark of Santiago. After dinner, check in to the same hotel (B, L, D)
Day 25
Cajón del Maipo, the volcanic lake in the Southern Andes Mountains / Sigh Hot Springs / Pueblito Los Dominicos Cultural Village Shopping
After breakfast, we set off from the hotel to hike to Cajón del Maipo, a volcanic lake in the Southern Andes. The scenery of the snow-capped mountains and lakes along the way is breathtaking. After a light lunch, we headed to a natural volcanic spring for a hot spring bath.
In the afternoon, go to the Indian Cultural Village for free shopping, return to Santiago city to admire the colonial architecture of La Moneda Presidential Palace, the court, the cathedral and the central square of Santiago. Check in to the same hotel and have a free dinner. (B, L)
**You may also add a three-day and two-night trip to Easter Island, Chile and Argentina's Great Glacier Lakes, etc. Please contact us**
Day 26
San Diego - Fly back to Australia
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to take flight QF28 back to Sydney at 13:10.
Day 27
Australia
The flight will arrive in Sydney at 17:40 pm. This is the end of your unique South American journey!!
Tour fee includes:
* Full international and 8 domestic flights in South America,
* 25 nights hotel accommodation in a double room,
* Meals as specified in the itinerary,
* All transportation fees, train and boat fees,
* Local Chinese or English tour guide (*More than 12 people accompanied by Australian tour leader, the following are South American tour guides)
Price Excluded
* International and domestic airport taxes and fuel surcharges A$1130,
* Travel insurance,
* Visa fee
* Tour leader driver and tour guide service fee USD$260 P/P
* :: Cabin Upgrade: P/E Premium Economy Class on the way to the airport and B/C Business Class on the way back plus Fr A$6980 per person.
Payment Schedule:
* Deposit: $5000 P/P Begin book ($5000 deposit per person to confirm registration)
* 2nd Payment $10000 p/p 180 days before departure (The second payment is paid 180 days before departure)
* Final Payment: 60 days before departure.
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* Please purchase travel insurance. The safety of group members is the direct responsibility of the transportation companies, tourist attractions, hotels, etc. and has nothing to do with our company.
* If the itinerary needs to be changed or delayed due to traffic, weather or other non-human factors, the required expenses shall be borne by the group members.
* The company reserves the right to change the transportation itinerary and adjust the price due to changes in air tickets, exchange rates, etc.
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* If the departure is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic or official government announcement, the fees paid will be negotiated with the airlines and all fees will be retained for the next new departure date.
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