02 Feb 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£7,380pp
Flights from London Heathrow
Escorted tour
Brazil, Argentina & Patagonia with Flights: Rio to Santiago – 19 Days
Rio, Iguazú, Buenos Aires, the glaciers of El Calafate, Torres del Paine and Santiago, with UK and internal flights included.
19 days
From £7,380 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 19-day escorted tour links three countries and some of South America's greatest natural wonders, from the beaches of Rio to the glaciers of Patagonia, with international and internal flights from the UK included. A tour director travels with the group throughout, with local guides on the included tours, and coach transfers connect each stop. You stay 16 nights in comfortable hotels, including a resort hotel at Iguazú and a four-star hotel in Puerto Natales, with two nights on overnight flights. Sixteen breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners are included.
The journey begins in Rio de Janeiro with three nights and guided tours of the city, the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with an optional samba show. A flight takes you to Iguazú Falls, where you see the falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, walking out to the thundering water, with an optional helicopter flight. Rio's beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are only a short ride from the hotel, and the city's views from the mountains are among the finest in the world.
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In Buenos Aires a guided tour starts at the Plaza de Mayo and explores the city's grand avenues and neighbourhoods, with a free day and an optional excursion to a ranch in the pampas. A flight south brings you to El Calafate on Lago Argentino and a visit to Los Glaciares National Park, home to the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Crossing the border into Chile, you spend three nights in Puerto Natales, with a full-day drive around Torres del Paine National Park and a cruise in the park, including Laguna Azul, one of the finest viewpoints of the granite towers. A flight to Santiago leads to a city tour, a day trip through the Casablanca wine valley to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso with a wine tasting, and a final free day before the overnight flight home.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want to see South America's highlights in comfort, with every flight and transfer taken care of. Single rooms are available for a supplement.
Trip highlights
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Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer (Days 3–4)
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Iguazú Falls from both sides (Days 5–6)
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A guided tour of Buenos Aires (Day 8)
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Los Glaciares National Park (Day 11)
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Torres del Paine by coach and boat (Days 13–14)
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Valparaíso and a Casablanca Valley wine tasting (Day 17)
Your route
13 stops from Rio de Janeiro to Viña del Mar
- Rio de Janeiro Days 1–4
- Sugarloaf Mountain Day 3
- Iguazú Falls Days 5–6
- Buenos Aires Days 7–9
- El Calafate Days 10–11
- Perito Moreno Glacier Day 11
- Cerro Castillo Day 12
- Puerto Natales Days 12–14
- Torres del Paine NP Day 13
- Grey Glacier Day 14
- Santiago Days 15–19
- Valparaíso Day 17
- Viña del Mar Day 17
Why choose this tour
Three countries and Patagonia in one trip, with all international and internal flights included. A tour director throughout and comfortable hotels, with little to organise.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to South America
- Travellers who prefer flights included
- Couples looking for a comfortable long-haul tour
- Photographers drawn to waterfalls and glaciers
Day-by-day itinerary
19 days from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Santiago, Chile
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Day 1 · London Fly to Brazil
An overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
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Day 2 · Rio de Janeiro Arrive in Rio
Meet your tour director and transfer to your hotel for a welcome drink.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 3 · Rio de Janeiro, Sugarloaf Mountain Rio and Sugarloaf
A city tour and the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, with an optional samba show.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Corcovado Christ the Redeemer
Visit Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado and explore more of Rio.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Iguazú Falls Fly to Iguazú
Fly to Iguazú and see the falls from the Brazilian side.
- Hotel
- Resort hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 6 · Iguazú National Park Iguazú, Argentina
Cross into Argentina to see the falls up close from the boardwalks.
- Hotel
- Resort hotel
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Day 7 · Buenos Aires Fly to Buenos Aires
An optional helicopter flight over the falls, then fly to Buenos Aires.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 8 · Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires Buenos Aires
A guided tour of the city, starting at the Plaza de Mayo.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 9 · Buenos Aires, Pampas Free day
Explore on your own or join an optional ranch excursion to the pampas.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 10 · El Calafate Fly to El Calafate
Fly south to El Calafate on the shores of Lago Argentino.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Los Glaciares National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares
A visit to Los Glaciares National Park and its great glaciers.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Cerro Castillo, Puerto Natales To Puerto Natales
Drive west and cross the border into Chile to Puerto Natales.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Torres del Paine National Park Torres del Paine
A full-day drive around Torres del Paine National Park.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 14 · Laguna Azul, Torres del Paine Laguna Azul and park cruise
Return to the park for Laguna Azul and a cruise.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 15 · Santiago Fly to Santiago
Fly from Puerto Natales to Santiago.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 16 · Santiago Santiago
A morning coach tour of Santiago, with an optional lunch.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 17 · Casablanca Valley, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
Travel through the Casablanca wine valley to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, with a wine tasting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 18 · Santiago Fly home
A free day with an optional Maipo Valley wine tasting, then the overnight flight home.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
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Day 19 · London Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK.
Where you stay
- Rio de Janeiro (3 nights) Hotel
- Iguazú (2 nights) Resort hotel
- Buenos Aires (3 nights) Hotel
- El Calafate (2 nights) Hotel
- Puerto Natales (3 nights) Four-star hotel
- Santiago (3 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return international flights, into Rio and home from Santiago, plus internal flights to Iguazú, Buenos Aires, El Calafate and Santiago
- Accommodation 16 nights in hotels
- Meals 16 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
- Guided tours of Rio, Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer
- Iguazú Falls from the Brazilian and Argentine sides
- Buenos Aires city tour and a Los Glaciares National Park visit
- Torres del Paine tour and park cruise
- Santiago city tour and Valparaíso and Viña del Mar with a wine tasting
- Coach transfers and a tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not listed
- Optional excursions, such as the Iguazú helicopter flight
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want trekking — this is a sightseeing tour
- You want most meals included — mainly breakfasts
- You want a short trip — this tour lasts 19 days
- You want to fly from a regional airport — check departure options
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Departures & prices
From £7,380 per person, including flights. 4 upcoming departures.
Flights from London Heathrow.
07 Sep 2027
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Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£7,614pp
Flights from London Heathrow
19 Oct 2027
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Not sold tour only on this date
£7,614pp
Flights from London Heathrow
02 Nov 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£7,614pp
Flights from London Heathrow
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes, return international flights from the UK and all internal flights to Iguazú, Buenos Aires, El Calafate and Santiago.
How active is the tour?
The physical rating is low, with walking on boardwalks and city streets.
Which countries do we visit?
Brazil, Argentina and Chile. UK visitors do not need visas for tourist stays in any of them.
When is the best time to visit Patagonia?
October to April, the southern spring and summer.
Are there optional excursions?
Yes, including a samba show in Rio, a helicopter flight over Iguazú, a pampas ranch and a Maipo Valley wine tasting.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director travels with the group, with local guides on included tours.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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