south american tours and cruises deluxe cruise options in south america if you enjoy cruising the high seas and like the concept of unpacking just once in the pampered comfort of your stateroom why not consider exploring south america s dramatic coastline and exotic ports by ship some of our favorite lines include seabourn silversea and seven sea cruises which consistently win accolades from savvy travelers all offer south american venues with an array of attractive 7 10and 14-day one-way itineraries expedition cruise options in antarctica ask anyone who has ever been there and they consider a standard suite aboard this destination to be a must on everyone s list the the seabourn pride superlatives go on and on yet words like stunning breathtaking and awe-inspiring still seem inadequate to describe the scenery the indigenous wildlife and the vast serenity of the antarctic experience frontiers can help you select the right cruise with the best naturalist guide-to-guest ratios and
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experience the wonder of chile chile santiago santiago a city rich in historical and cultural traditions is a great place to tune in to the flavor of the country before heading off to explore the rest of this 2,000-mile ribbon of land on the pacific coastline spanish colonial architecture is the major motif of the city and many of santiago s massive structures have battled natural disasters to survive into the 21st century there are wonderful hotel options here including the hyatt regency santiago or the personalized refined park plaza hotel located in providencia which is close to fine restaurants and shopping turismo cocha professionally handles all tour arrangements within chile near to the lake santiago featuring the cousiño macull crossing and is a the country s oldest great r&r location vineyard 1870 and between destinations the grand concha y in chile and toro winery from argentina suggest 1883 chile s largest 1 to 3 days wine exporter another full-day touring chile s excursion
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atacama desert termas de puyuhuapi resort/patagonia connection san rafael glacier marvel at the untouched landscapes spectacular sunsets mysterious forests and rare animals of the northwest region of chilean patagonia and explore the spectacular san rafael glacier by hydrofoil relax at the end of the day in the soothing thermal waters at the beautiful termas de puyuhuapi resort spa accessible from puerto montt to balmaceda suggest 3 days/4 nights terra australis cruise between punta arenas and ushuaia four-day cruise through chilean fjords aboard the fully equipped 55-cabin m/v terra australis your comfortable floating base while you explore more than seven glaciers plus the fjords and channels of tierra del fuego following the route of charles darwin and magellan a 3-day tour ushuaia/punta arenas can be operated in reverse this is a great way to travel between these towns with many opportunities to see magellan penguins sea lions cormorants and other seabirds easter island easter isl
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touring uruguay peru bolivia ecuador br uruguay punta del este beach and golf option punta del este south america s elegant riviera is a narrow spit of land jutting into the atlantic and surrounded by beaches this is the playground of the rich looking for sun and fun with a truly scenic setting of hills beaches islands and hollywood homes our favorite hotels are the club del lago a recently inaugurated 5-star golfing lodge and l auberge a traditional and romantic boutique hotel enjoy the activities and festivities of this lively beach location for there s lots to do from sunup to sundown and on into the night with great restaurants and entertainment golf is a serious option with three 18-hole par 72 courses of international quality you can choose from the windy and open hills to secluded forests yachting and some easy sea fishing are also options j r one-day wine tour from montevideo stay at the belmont hotel which is a lovely relais chateaux property after breakfast depart for a full
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razil and argentina peru lima machu picchu and cuzco the land of the incas offers amazing archaeological sites including machu picchu the colonial city of cuzco and the capital city of lima the former colonial capital of the spanish new world that houses archaeological treasures there are several newly renovated deluxe hotel options including the orient expressowned montesario in cuzco and the machu picchu sanctuary lodge overlooking the ruins in addition there are many opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking birding mountain biking horseback riding white water rafting and a myriad of other options we have personal contacts in peru who await the opportunity to welcome you and tailor-make a memorable itinerary of the peninsula where impressive seaside homes ants make the city of punta del este a world apart quality wines montevideo is accessible from buenos aires by air or hydrofoil we suggest minimum two nights the awe-inspiri bolivia la paz and lake titicaca la paz b
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brazil rio de janeiro one of south america s gems and named the marvelous city by brazilians rio is a unique blend of contrasts old vs new incredible wealth in the midst of overwhelming poverty an urban metropolis nestled among mountains and huge forests and a city of colors music parades and carnivals most travelers use rio as a jumping-off place to the amazon or points further south allow a minimum of two full days to experience a fullday tour to corcovado mountain returning via the lush tijuca rain forest and visit some of the famous beach districts ing ruins of the incan civilization at machu picchu then take a thrilling cable car ride to the top of sugar loaf mountain for the 360-degree breathtaking view of the city bay and ocean we know the hotels to recommend in rio and can arrange just about anything you want to do rio the fun city of south america 500 feet above sea level is the world s highest naviwonderful view of these enchanting waters and the inhabit many islands
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marine wildlife and whale watching on valdés peninsula fly to trelew and then proceed to puerto madryn and the península hotel as your base to explore the valdés peninsula an array of marine life abounds in the waters and on the shores of this beautiful region visit the famous penguin colony at punta tombo the largest rookery of magellanic penguins in the world or by boat experience the magnificent sight of the protected southern right whale and the sea lion and cormorant colonies best time to visit is september to november suggest 3-night minimum stay the awesome glacial scenery at las glaciares national park more argentina el calafate perito moreno glacier and lago argentino the charming town of el calafate is the gateway to the los glaciares national park a unesco world heritage site this forms part of the patagonian continental ice field from which 13 glaciers descend on the atlantic side with the perito moreno being one of earth s few advancing glaciers accommodations are rustic y
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iguazú falls from argentine and/or brazilian side iguazú national park spanning the border between argentina and brazil boasts an incredible 21,000 plant species and 400 bird species but the spectacular waterfalls are the major attraction made up of 275 cascades spanning a distance of two miles and rising up to 330 feet it is a most impressive sight and can be visited from the brazilian or argentine side stay in argentina at the sheraton internacional hotel and enjoy private guided sightseeing throughout your stay or at the das cataratas hotel in brazil if you choose brazil to be a part of this itinerary a brazilian tourist visa is required for u.s citizens to include brazil you need a minimum of 3 nights if you only stay on the argentine side 2 nights cruise and explore along the paraná river aboard the paraná gypsy paraná gypsy cruising on paraná river explore misiones province san ignacio and iguazú falls aboard the captivating threedeck sixty-foot air-conditioned deluxe houseboat c
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an authentic argentine rodeo mendoza wine tour mendoza is set in the foothills of the andes and enjoys perfect climate conditions for producing fine wines its history dates back to the incas today you will find parks fountains and gardens lining broad avenues creating a unique and charming city stay at the new deluxe hyatt hotel in mendoza and enjoy every amenity you can access many private vineyards on a day basis with a private guide including boutique wineries where precise labeling hand selection of grapes and packaging is still done independently by hand from fabre-montmavou and finca la anita to high-tech wineries like catena zapata salentein zuccardi and finca flichman other excursions might include whitewater rafting exploring ancient inca ruins or horseback riding two to 4 nights suggested depending on the asado or intensity of your wine south american j barbecue interest r tierra del fuego distant land of fire at the very southern tip of south america is tierra del fuego
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los roques central america venezuela colombia galapagos islands ecuador quito iquitos peru manaus julian randle host extraordinaire brazil lima cuzco bolivia arequipa la paz rio de janeiro paraguay iguazú falls chile pacific ocean argentina uruguay whatever your passion or dream antiques art collecting sightseeing poetry wine history music polo trekking tango vintage cars archaeology astronomy these can all be pursued in depth with julian randle as your knowledgeable 24-hour private label guide and host his objective is to provide moving and long-lasting experiences for fellow travelers and to meet each individual objective and exceed expectations without the confines of group itineraries or commercial air schedules customization is the key to his ultra-luxe approach julian s company far away and long ago creates private deluxe expeditions to argentina chile and uruguay utilizing his private entrée contacts at the inception of the planning stage and in coordination with frontiers
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