Brazil, Argentina & Chile Unveiled with Brazil's Amazon & Easter Island
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Easter Island with the "Brazil, Argentina & Chile Unveiled" tour. Experience the wonders of the Amazon Jungle, including a cruise down the Rio Negro and a visit to the Monkey Jungle Reserve. Marvel at the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro and the breathtaking Iguassu Falls. Explore the vibrant culture of Buenos Aires, with its historic Teatro Colón and Recoleta Cemetery. Discover Santiago's rich history and stunning landscapes, and delve into the mysteries of Easter Island, home to the enigmatic moai statues. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural exploration, and historical intrigue, ensuring an adventure of a lifetime. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Manaus,Brazil
Location: Manaus
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus
Welcome to the capital of the Amazonas region where you will be met by a Cosmos representative. Located in the dense Amazon Jungle area, Manaus preserves images of its opulent past and is still a major port—even 1,000 miles inland!Please note: you will meet your Tour Director in Rio de Janeiro.
Day 2: Manaus,Amazon Jungle
Location: Manaus, Amazon Jungle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Floating past the clustered huts of locals living on the banks of the river, cruise down the Rio Negro to the Meeting of the Waters. Marvel at the confluence of the dark-colored Rio Negro and the light chocolate-colored Rio Solimões, where the two rivers come together to form the mighty Amazon. For four miles, these two bodies of water flow side by side before they mix together. Later, disembark at a jungle island (water level permitting) with fascinating native flora and fauna. This afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest.
Day 3: Amazon Jungle
Location: Amazon Jungle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a Naturalist-guided walk to see the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. After lunch, sail up the river to visit an Amazon native Caboclo village to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also, try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve, where researchers work to rehabilitate primates like spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys and reintroduce them into the jungle. This evening, venture back out on canoe with your Naturalist to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night and look for small alligators (and other night creatures).
Day 4: Amazon Jungle,Rio De Janeiro
Location: Manaus, Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, depart the Ecopark for a Manaus city tour featuring the famous Opera House, completed in 1896 after 15 years of construction, and a local market. Continue to the airport for your flight to Rio.
Day 5: Rio De Janeiro,Brazil
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Windsor Plaza Copacabana
Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, home to sizzling nightlife! Settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free-time exploration.
Day 6: Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Windsor Plaza Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sprawling between majestic granite peaks and the blue South Atlantic, Rio is a city of beauty, wonder, and energy. Guided sightseeing begins with a drive along Rio’s famed Leblon, Ipanema, and more. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of Corcovado to view the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below. The famed statue was completed in 1931 becoming emblematic for both the city and the Brazilian nation as a whole. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Tonight, perhaps opt for a dinner at a local churrascaria, serving prime meats, seafood, and fish.
Day 7: Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Windsor Plaza Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II.
Day 8: Rio De Janeiro,Iguassu Falls
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Recanto Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A morning flight takes you to Iguassu Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Journey to the Brazilian side of the falls to see the mammoth series of 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thundering roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience!
Day 9: Iguassu Falls
Location: Iguazu Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Recanto Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cross the Brazilian border by motorcoach and visit the Argentine side of the falls. Begin with a short ride on the open-air Ecological Jungle Train through the rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down into the Devil’s Throat. Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of endemic birds as well as flora from the area.
Day 10: Iguassu Falls,Buenos Aires,Argentina
Location: Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kenton Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, cross the Brazilian border into Argentina by motorcoach to transfer to the Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, you may wish to familiarize yourself with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafés, and charming shops.
Day 11: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kenton Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the city’s landmarks, including the Teatro Colón Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House), and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also, visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods, and Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Perón is buried. End your day with an optional excursion to enjoy an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous Tango show.
Day 12: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kenton Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch.
Day 13: Buenos Aires,Santiago,Chile
Location: Buenos Aires, Santiago
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly over the majestic Andes to Santiago, Chile’s scenic capital between the Pacific and the Andes. With a coastline more than 2,650 miles long, Chile is more than 10 times longer than it is wide. With a distinctly European flavor accented with Latin flair, Santiago is one of South America’s most sophisticated and modern cities.
Day 14: Santiago
Location: Santiago
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your guided city tour introduces you to Santiago—the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital. View La Moneda Government Palace and San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Your tour ends at the city’s main square, Plaza de Armas, with a visit to the relic-filled Cathedral. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show.
Day 15: Santiago
Location: Santiago, Valparaiso, Viña del Mar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, enjoy a day at leisure. A trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar is highly recommended. A leisurely drive through the countryside and vineyards delivers you to Valparaiso, a city of 42 hills and the inspiration of many artists and poets. On to the chic seaside resort of Viña del Mar, full of unusual architecture and beautiful gardens. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate your exciting Latin American vacation.
Day 16: Santiago,Easter Island
Location: Santiago, Easter Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Taha Tai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, board a flight for Easter Island where you will be met by a Cosmos representative. Easter Island, considered the largest open-air museum and boasting more than 400 moais (giant sculptures), ruins, and temples. Please note: the Tour Director does not accompany guests on extensions. Guided service is as outlined in the day by day itinerary.
Day 17: Easter Island
Location: Easter Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Taha Tai
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Your first stop is Ahu Vaihu, where eight large moais lie in ruins, followed by Ahu Akahanga, said to be the site where bones of the first king of Easter Island (Hotu Matu’a) were buried. Next up: Rano Raraku, where 95% of all moai were carved and you will find 394 statues remaining in various stages of completion. It seems as if production was abruptly abandoned, leaving a frozen snapshot of time. Visit the beautifully restored Ahu Tongariki, the largest platform on the island with its 15 moai. See Ahute Pito Kura, the largest moai ever transported and erected on an ahu (stone ceremonial platforms). Last stop is the beach of Anakena, where King Hotu Matu’a first landed on Rapa Nui.
Day 18: Easter Island
Location: Easter Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Taha Tai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit Rano Kau, the second-oldest volcano on the island with a freshwater lake in its caldera. Continue to the ceremonial village of Orongo to see the restored houses from the 16th century. At Ahu Vinapu, see the fallen remains of the broken moai—the figures here are slightly different and have short legs. Next stop is Ana Kai Tagata, a beautiful cave with wall paintings depicting the Manutara bird. This afternoon, visit Ahu Akivi, with seven restored moais built in the middle of the island. According to legend, these statues represent the seven scouts sent to Rapa Nui by King Hotu Matu’a. Finally, visit the Puna Pau topknot-quarry, where all the pukaos that were placed on top of the moais were made.
Day 19: Easter Island,Santiago
Location: Easter Island, Santiago
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes
Meals Included: Breakfast
Board your flight for a final night in Santiago.
Day 20: Santiago
Location: Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Transport
Travel includes flights between major destinations, motorcoach transfers, and a cruise down the Rio Negro. Enjoy the cog railway in Rio de Janeiro and the Ecological Jungle Train in Iguassu Falls.
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Guided Tours
Guided sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Santiago.
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Naturalist-guided Walks
Naturalist-guided walk to see the flora and fauna in the Amazon.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to Iguazu National Park and Rapa Nui National Park.
What's Not Included
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as a dinner at a local churrascaria in Rio, a visit to the Bird Park in Iguassu Falls, a trip to a local estancia in Buenos Aires, and a Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show in Santiago.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages not included in the itinerary.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
UNESCO Sites
Iguazu National Park|Rapa Nui National Park
Mode of Transport
Travel includes flights between major destinations, motorcoach transfers, and a cruise down the Rio Negro. Enjoy the cog railway in Rio de Janeiro and the Ecological Jungle Train in Iguassu Falls.
Meals
18 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Notes
For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in/out of small watercrafts such as canoes and small fishing boats. Itinerary is subject to change in low or high-water situations. ...more ...less
Accommodation
Stay at the Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus with a rooftop pool, Ecopark Jungle Lodge in the Amazon Jungle, Windsor Excelsior Copacabana on Copacabana Beach, Recanto Park in Iguassu Falls, Kenton Palace in Buenos Aires, Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes in Santiago, and Hotel Taha Tai on Easter Island.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experience does the Amazon Jungle offer during the tour?
In the Amazon Jungle, you will have the opportunity to cruise down the Rio Negro to the Meeting of the Waters, visit a jungle island, and enjoy a Naturalist-guided walk to see the flora and fauna. You can also visit an Amazon native Caboclo village, try piranha fishing, and visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve. Additionally, there is a night canoe excursion to appreciate the sounds of the jungle and look for small alligators. ...more ...less
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What can I expect to see at Iguassu Falls?
At Iguassu Falls, you will visit both the Brazilian and Argentine sides. You will see a series of 275 waterfalls cascading over a wide precipice and walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where you can experience the mist, thundering roar, and rainbows. On the Argentine side, you will take a ride on the Ecological Jungle Train and walk above the falls to see the water crashing down into the Devil’s Throat. ...more ...less
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What activities are included on Easter Island?
On Easter Island, you will visit Ahu Vaihu, Ahu Akahanga, Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, and the beach of Anakena. You will also visit Rano Kau, the ceremonial village of Orongo, Ahu Vinapu, Ana Kai Tagata cave, Ahu Akivi, and the Puna Pau topknot-quarry. These sites include moai statues, volcanic craters, and ancient ceremonial villages. ...more ...less
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What is the accommodation like during the Amazon Jungle portion of the tour?
During the Amazon Jungle portion of the tour, you will stay at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, which is located on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest. Guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to the remote nature of the location.
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Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, there are several optional excursions available during the tour, including a dinner at a local churrascaria in Rio, a visit to the Bird Park in Iguassu Falls, a trip to a local estancia in Buenos Aires, and a Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show in Santiago.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Brazil, Argentina & Chile Unveiled with Brazil's Amazon & Easter Island
20 Days Starting in Manaus, Brazil and ending in Santiago, Chile
Visiting: Manaus, Amazon Jungle, Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Easter Island ...more ...less
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Tour code:
1109-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided