Escorted Tours 2024 - 2025

Bay and Reloncavi Bay. Continue to Puerto Varas, which overlooks the vast Lake Llanquihue. Day 11: Puerto Varas to Bariloche, Argentina B/D Make your way by coach and boat to the mountain resort of Bariloche, stopping in the town of Peulla for lunch and time to explore. Day 12: Bariloche B Take in Bariloche’s scenery on a drive to Mt. Campanario where a lift to the summit allows for views of the lakes and towns below. Drive through the region, passing historic hotels and chapels, crossing rivers and enjoying views over the peninsula before returning to your hotel. Day 13: Bariloche to Buenos Aires B/D Depart today for your flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Day 14: Buenos Aires B Today’s tour leads you from the city square at Plaza de Mayo past the architectural wonders of Avenida de Mayo. Continue on to the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo before visiting the alleyways and cantinas of La Boca and the apartments of Puerto Madero. Explore the extraordinarily ornate gravestones of Recoleta’s Cemetery before returning to your hotel. Day 15: Buenos Aires B/D Enjoy a day of leisure followed by dinner and a tango show at the historic El Querandi restaurant. Day 16: Buenos Aires to Iguaçu Falls B/D After breakfast, fly to Iguaçu Falls, Brazil, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Upon arrival, journey to the mighty waterfalls and experience this natural phenomenon from the Brazilian side. Marvel at the islet of San Martin and Devil’s Throat, the U-shaped section of the waterfall. Day 17: Iguaçu Falls B/L After breakfast, a day trip takes you to Argentina to experience Iguaçu Falls. Marvel at its thundering waters as you walk along elevated footbridges to observation points with sweeping views, then make your way to Devil’s Throat. Enjoy lunch before returning to the Brazilian side. Day 18: Iguaçu Falls to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil B/D After breakfast, you will catch your flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure. Day 19: Rio de Janeiro B This morning, travel to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain for a fantastic view of Rio de Janeiro and Copacabana Beach. Travel to Corcovado where Rio’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks the city. Day 20: Rio de Janeiro B/D Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the sights of Rio. Tonight’s farewell dinner at a barbeque steakhouse marks the end of your tour. Day 21: Rio de Janeiro to the UK B Depart on your overnight return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. La Baco, Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro, Brazil What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Peru and returning from Brazil with LATAM Airlines (via São Paulo) ✔ Where you’ll stay Lima, 4 H Jose Antonio Hotel Sacred Valley, 3 H Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay Cusco, 4 H Xima Cusco Hotel Santiago, 4 H Best Western Premier Hotel Marina Las Condes Puerto Varas, 4 H Cabanas del Lago Bariloche, 4 H Kenton Palace Buenos Aires, 4 H Kenton Palace Iguaçu, 4 H Viale Cataratas Rio de Janeiro, 4 H Mercure Boutique Hotel ✔ 32 meals ✔ 12 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging Just want to say thank you for organising a wonderful and memorable trip. Very professional guides. Will certainly go with Mercury again. N. Luper Departures & from prices Mar 24 £5,999 Feb 25 £5,399 Apr 24 £6,219 Mar 25 £5,199 May 24 £5,299 Apr 25 £5,499 Sep 24 £5,699 May 25 £5,599 Oct 24 £5,319 Sep 25 £5,599 Jan 25 £5,499 Oct 25 £5,599 • Lead-in price based on 6 Mar 25 • A single supplement starts from just £1,079 • Tipping paid locally $50 pp per tour Save £100 on selected departures with code TOUR100 Extend your tour Buzios beach stay, 4 nights, 4 H B&B from £939 Located a little over 100 miles from Rio de Janeiro, this former fishing village draws both local and international visitors for its expanses of sparkling, emerald water, more than 17 white sand beaches and picturesque cobbled streets and waterfront, which have earned it the well-deserved title of ‘Brazil’s St. Tropez’. South America 95 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details