Argentina: Land of the Gaucho With Chile & An Andean Lakes Crossing
Post Trip Extension to Iguazu Falls

For the world traveler eager to explore South America, this remarkable tour links two of the continent’s most culturally and geographically diverse countries.  The centerpiece of the journey is a lake crossing that links Chile with Argentina through a passageway in the majestic Andes Mountains.

Begin in Santiago at the foot of the Andes.  From there, fly south to Puerto Montt, gateway to Patagonia and the superb Chilean-Argentinean lake country.  From Petrohué Falls, you’ll “sail the Andes” via catamaran across three of the most beautiful lakes in the world.  Move on to Buenos Aires, the “Paris of South America” which will charm you with its landscape of wide boulevards, outdoor cafes, and varied architecture.  As a special feature, we spend a day in the pampas, in gaucho country, at a private estancia or ranch.

For those who want to spend more time in South America, travel north to the border with Brazil on an optional post-trip extension to Iguazú Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world.