Group Travel Company
East Africa
Tanzania & Zanzibar
Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.
9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
09.06.2023 - 17.06.2023
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INCLUDES
LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS
BEST VEGETARIAN MEALS
MAXIMUM EXCURSIONS
3 Nts Serengeti
2 Nts Ngorongoro
3 Nts Zanzibar
Hanoi
Samba Dance Show
DAY 1
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MUMBAI, INDIA to
HANOI, VIETNAM
(by International flight)
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Welcome to Hanoi! On arrival, pick up by our guide and driver from the airport and transfer to the city. We visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, inclusive of Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, as well as his private residence from 1954 until 1969. The wooden ethnic minority style house, which was built on stilts, is surrounded by lovely peaceful gardens.
After lunch, check in hotel. This afternoon, we visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years. Continue visit the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake and then take a cyclo ride for 1 hour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Later, enjoy a fascinating show of Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam. Return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
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Overnight in Hanoi
Christ the Redeemer
DAY 2
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
CORCOVADO HILL, CHRIST STATUE
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Depart from the hotel to visit the Christ Statue, recently elected as one of the seven modern wonders of the world and Rio´s best-known icon. The 30 metres concrete statue sits 2,300 ft. above sea level, atop Corcovado Hill. The base stands on the top of the Corcovado hill (710 meters) offering a magnificent view of the city: the Guanabara bay, Niteroi, the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, the botanical garden and the Sugar Loaf. Following a scenic drive along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, we will arrive at the foot of the hill, where we embark on a small train which climbs the beautiful mountainside. Upon reaching the top, visitors will experience a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is known as the “Marvelous City”! The tour also includes a drive along Rio’s famous beaches, São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, and Urca.
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Overnight in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Meals: B/L/D
Copacabana Beach
DAY 3
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN
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Today enjoy a half day visit to the world famous Pao de Açucar, or Sugar Loaf Mountain, which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, it resembles the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugar loaf. The tour is done in two steps by glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, the Corcovado and downtown Rio.
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Overnight in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Meals: B/L/D
Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car
Iguazu Waterfalls
DAY 4
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RIO DE JANEIRO to IGUAZU, BRAZIL
(by flight)
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Transfer from hotel to Rio De Janeiro Airport for flight to Iguazu. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel.
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Overnight in Iguazu, Brazil
Meals: B/Pack L/D
DAY 5
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IGUAZU, BRAZIL
BRAZILIAN SIDE FALLS, MACUCO SAFARI
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Brazilian Falls Tour: we will proceed to the Iguaçu National Park where we drive through the lush, subtropical vegetation of the park enroute to the falls. Stroll the trail descending the canyon that offers a panoramic view of the more than 240 falls. Take the glass elevator up the cliff face for an exquisite view from the upper deck. The Iguassu National Park along with its “sister” park in Argentina form the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which along with the waterfalls have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Macuco Safari: The trip begins within the National Park on the Brazilian side, where visitors take seats in an open wagon driven through the forest where they can observe birds, animals and exotic vegetation all while accompanied by a specialized guide. At the end of the 2 km ride we continue on foot to the margin of the Iguassu River to take a specially prepared motor boat for an exciting and unforgettable trip. Passengers are taken as close as possible to the water falls, where they can hear the thunderous roar of the walls of water and get wet from the mist of the falls.
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Overnight in Iguazu, Brazil
Meals: B/Pack L/D
Iguazu Waterfalls
DAY 6
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IGUAZU, BRAZIL to LIMA, PERU
ARGENTINIAN SIDE FALLS, BOAT TOUR
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Excursion Argentine side of the Falls. Depart from teh hotel, cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge enroute to the Iguazu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance take a small train for a visit through the park with 2 stops until the trail where the walking tour begins to the visit the upper walkways, which allow for more intimate contact with the falls and the rainforest. The Iguazu River plunges into a gorge of over 275 falls along 4 km completely surrounded by a dense tropical forest. The itineraries will bring you face to face with the native wildlife. We will enjoy the traditional circuits in the Iguazu National Park: the Upper Circuit and the Lower Circuit. The Upper Circuit guarantees spectacular panoramic views of the falls. The Lower Circuit will give us a close contact with the falls and surrounding vegetation. Finally, we will arrive at the Devil’s Throat. Take a boat tour of The Three Musketeers cascades for a quick shower. This waterfalls is the most impressive waterfall of the Iguazu Falls.
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Overnight in Lima, Peru
Meals: B/Pack L/D
DAY 7
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LIMA, PERU
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CITY TOUR & LARCO HERRERA MUSEUM
Sightseeing today focuses on Lima’s colonial heritage and modern city. Drive along the main streets, plazas and avenues of the city. Visit the Lovers Park in Miraflores with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Proceed for a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial center of the ancient Lima culture; and the Huaca Huallamarca, an ancient pre-Inca shrine in San Isidro. Continue to Plaza Mayor, to see the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the famous catacombs in the 17th century San Francisco Convent. Then, visit the Larco Herrera Museum, which presents a comprehensive narrative of the development of 5000 years of Peru’s pre-Columbian history.
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Overnight in Lima, Peru
Meals: B/L/D
Larco Herrera Museum
Parque del Amor, Miraflores
Plaza de Armas, Lima
DAY 8
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LIMA to CUZCO, PERU
(by flight)
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GUIDED CITY TOUR
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Checkout from Hotel & proceed to airport to board flight for Cuzco, the Inca capital. Arrive and directly embark on a local guided city starting with the Qoricancha (Sun Temple). Within the temple you will see smaller temples dedicated to the moon, rainbow, stars, lightning and thunder, among others. Today, the Santo Domingo church stands on top of the temple. Next, we will visit Qenqo, a site built in a natural rock formation which was created to represent the Andean constellations and the concept of the three worlds, each one representing sacred animals: the condor, puma, and snake. After that we will travel to Puka Pukara, the Tambomachay, known as the Temple of Water, where the Incas practiced religious traditions, known as the fountain of eternal youth, and the Amphitheatre of Kenko.
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Overnight in Cuzco, Peru
Meals: B/Pack L/D
Machu Picchu
DAY 9
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CUZCO, PERU
MACHU PICCHU
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After breakfast, we depart early from hotel in Cusco in the morning (at approximately 7:00 am) and will drive for about 2 hours through the Sacred Valley, passing by picturesque towns and extensive farms before we arrive to the Inca town of Ollantaytambo. We will go to the train station and take the scenic Vistadome train for about 1.5 hours, following a narrow valley next to the Urubamba River. When we arrive to Aguas Calientes, you will take the 25-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. You will have a 2-hour tour with your guide where you will see and learn about the most important sites including the Inca Palace, Temple of the Sun, main plaza, Intiwatana, etc. After your tour, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and will have free time to have lunch, in the evening we will return back to the hotel in Cuzco.
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Overnight in Cuzco, Peru
Meals: B / Pack Brunch / D (No lunch)
Santo Domingo Church
DAY 10
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CUZCO
QORICANCHA & SACSAYHUAMAN FORTRESS
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After breakfast we directly embark on exploring remaining sights of Cusco. We begin the tour at the most important temple of the Inca Empire, the Sun Temple, known as the Qoricancha. Here, you can observe detailed and intact architecture, and within the temple you will see smaller temples dedicated to the moon, rainbow, stars, lightning and thunder, among others. Today, the Santo Domingo church stands on top of the temple. From there, we will go to an important religious site called Sacsayhuamán which features immense stones. Although the site was religious, the Spanish considered it a military fortress because of its location and the way it was built. Evening free for leisure.
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Overnight in Cuzco, Peru
Meals: B / L / D
Pisac Market
DAY 11
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CUZCO, PERU to SANTIAGO, CHILE
(by flight)
WINE TASTING TOUR
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Boxed breakfast from hotel; we depart early morning to catch flight for Santiago. Arrive Santiago & check in at hotel. Afternoon free for rest. Evening we proceed for Wine Tasting tour.
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Overnight in Santiago, Chile
Meals: Boxed B / L / D
Santiago, Chile
DAY 12
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SANTIAGO, CHILE
PANAROMIC CITY TOUR
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Santiago is a cosmopolitan and vibrant capital which combined perfectly tradition and modernity. This tour will allow you to meet the origins of the city and its main spots such as the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Post Office and the City Hall of Santiago. You will also visit the La Moneda Government Palace and the most traditional neighborhoods of the historical downtown. The excursion also includes a visit to the Santa Lucía Hill, called Huelén by the native people, an urban oasis in the middle of the capital. There you will learn more about the Chilean history and you will enjoy privileged views of the city. After knowing the historical Santiago, we will go to the Lastarria Neighborhood, known by its cultural, patrimonial and gastronomic offer. The second part of the tour will lead us to the Eastern part of the capital, where lies the financial heartland of Santiago, known by its modern buildings, imposing crystal towers and works made by notable Chilean architects.
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Overnight in Santiago, Chile
Meals: B / L / D
DAY 13
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SANTIAGO to PUERTO NATALES, CHILE
(by flight to Punto Arenas)
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After breakfast depart for flight to Punta Arenas from where it’s a less than two hours journey to Puerto Natales. Puerto Natales is a port city on the Señoret Channel in Chile’s southern Patagonia. It’s the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park to the northwest, and the port for boats touring the Patagonian fjords. Evening we take a short stroll of the city, enjoy photo stop at Monumento de la Mano on the cost. Also chance to enjoy Casino.
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Overnight in Puerto Natales, Chile
Meals: B / Pack L / D
Torres Del Paine
DAY 14
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PUERTO NATALES, CHILE
TORRES DEL PAINE & MILODON CAVES
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Journey into the surreal natural spectacle of Torres del Paine National Park on a full-day coach tour from Puerto Natales. See the splintering glaciers, iridescent lagoons and snow-capped spires of the Andes Mountain range during an exhilarating excursion into the wild. Explore the darkened depths of Milndon Cave with a knowledgeable guide; visit a gushing waterfall near the Nordenskjold Lake; admire the shimmering surface of Sarmiento Lake; and trek amid the frozen enchantment of the Grey Glacier during this astounding adventure.
Learn about the prehistoric discovery at Milodon Cave, and see stalactites and Devil’s Chair rock formation. Also explore massive ice floes and Sarmiento, Grey and Nordenskjöld lakes Behold the famous Paine towers. Evening return back to the hotel.
Entrance fee to the National park & Milodon Cave is included
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Overnight in Puerto Natales, Chile
Meals: B / Picnic L / D
Perito Moreno Glacier
DAY 15
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PUERTO NATALES, CHILE to EL CALAFATE, ARGENTINA
(by road)
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This morning we shall drive onto the Famous City of El Calafate to view the Magnificient Glaciers. At the border of Cancha Carrera, there will be immigration that could take a while depending on the traffic. The total drive is approx. 4 hours plus the border control, lunch and other stops would make it roughly 7 to 8 hours long drive. Evening check in at hotel.
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Overnight in El Calafate, Argentina
Meals: B / Picnic L / D
DAY 16
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EL CALAFATE, ARGENTINA
UPSALA, SPEGAZZINI
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After breakfast we proceed to Punta Bandera port, 50 km approx. from El Calafate, where we embark. Once on board we will sail through the North Arm of Lake Argentino until we reach the Upsala Channel, where we will find a spectacular Iceberg Barrier, and if the location of the icebergs allows us, we will be able to get near the glacier´s wall. Afterwards we will navigate the Spegazzini Channel, where we will observe the Seco Glacier to reach the front of the Spegazzini Glacier, the highest in the National Park,
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Overnight in El Calafate, Argentina
Meals: B / Brunch / D
Perito Monero Glacier
DAY 17
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EL CALAFATE, ARGENTINA
PERITO MORENO GLACIER
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Depart from the hotel toward the Perito Moreno Glacier, located in the Glacier National Park 80 km. from the city of Calafate. From the beginning the tour offers pleasant surprises. Upon leaving the city, along the right side of the road, you can see Lake Argentino with Redonda Bay, which offers an interesting variety of bird life. During the first 50 kms, the direction follows across the Patagonian steppe. At the entrance to the National Park there is a drastic change in the vegetation which is rich in the special types of trees found in the Patagonian Andes: especially ñires, lengas and cherry trees, among others. The glacier is an impressive river of ice with a surface of 257 square Kms.,a length of 30 kms. and a width of four kms. The height of the front wall ranges between 50 and 60 meters above the level of the lake. In the central part of the glacier, the ice has a depth of between 250 and 350 meters. This frozen river descends from the continental ice field and causes in its slow progress landslides and explosions that make the glacier a wonder in constant motion. It is a show that impresses not only by its visual beauty, but also by the constant roar you hear from inside it, which has caused it to be declared a World Heritage Site. During the tour a walk along the paths on the front of the glacier allow a view of this impressive natural marvel from a different perspective. At the end of the tour, begin the return to Calafate to arrive at the hotel.
Nautical Safari : This tour offers the possibility of observing with a completely different perspective the impressive walls south of the Perito Moreno Glacier and its continuous landslide into the waters of the Rico arm. Boarding takes place in the port located in the Bay Bajo de las Sombras( Under the Shadows), approximately six kilometers from the glacier lookout. Coming up to the south end of the Rico Arm the ship is approximately 300 meters from the wall of the glacier, which allows a tour and view of the entire area. Entrance Fee Included nautical Safari Included.
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Overnight in El Calafate, Argentina
Meals: B / Picnic L / D
Tango Show
DAY 18
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EL CALAFATE to BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
(by flight)
TANGO SHOW
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After breakfast we proceed to Airport to board our flight to Buenos Aires. Arrive and proceed to Hotel and check in. Later in the evening, witness a spectacular tango show backed by a live orchestra at Esquina Carlos Gardel, including dinner. At midnight, return to hotel.
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Overnight in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Meals: B/L/D
DAY 19
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
PANAROMIC CITY TOUR
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Buenos Aires panoramic city tour will take you through the highlights of South America's most European and cosmopolitan city. We'll drive along 9 de Julio Avenue where the renowned Colón Theater and the Obelisk, symbols of our city, are located. We'll visit Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by important historic buildings like the Casa Rosada, the Cathedral and the City Hall. We'll also visit Plaza San Martin, Alvear and Plaza del Congreso. The tour will drive us along the old fashion Avenida de Mayo and the dynamic Avenida Corrientes. Explore neighborhoods filled with colors and history, like La Boca and San Telmo, and the sumptuous neighborhoods of Palermo, Recoleta and the modern Puerto Madero, a busy gastronomic and entertainment center. Among other highlights of the tour we'll pass by Parque Lezama, Tres de Febrero, commercial and financial areas plus La Bombonera, Boca's football stadium. Rest of the day free at leisure.
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Overnight in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Meals: B/L/D
Tigre Delta
DAY 20
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
TIGRE DELTA
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A few kilometers from the city of Buenos Aires there appear the famous suburbs: San Isidro and Tigre. An area of islands, stunning homes, tree-lined streets, and unmissable coastal views. Parana River Delta is the nicest thing in Tigre, one of the largest in the world with 14,000 kilometers long ... And this tour invites you to sail across it! Our boat ride through the Delta canals starts from the port of Tigre. Along a 90 minute trip by boat with magnificent views of Buenos Aires, and its flora and fauna. Our trip back to Buenos Aires becomes a panoramic tour from where we can admire the most prosperous residences in the area. Here, we make a stop at San Isidro to meet its historic center and its Neo-Gothic style famous cathedral. The tour ends at our bus, which leads us to take the last ride through the suburbs to know, for example, the Presidential Quinta de Olivos, where the President of Argentina currently lives with his family. In total, five hours that allow us to know the charm of the suburbs, its country house history and wealthy people, also its river, the flora and fauna ... No doubt, you will get an unforgettable day!
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Overnight in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Meals: B/L/D
DAY 21
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA to MUMBAI, INDIA
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Transfer to Airport for your flight back home.
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Tour Ends with Wonderful Memories
of a Lifetime!
Bon
Voyage
GUIDED CITY TOUR
COPACABANA BEACH
SAMBA DANCE SHOW
RIO BY NIGHT
CORCAVADO MOUNTAIN
CHRIST THE REDEEMER
GUANABARA BAY
SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN
CABLE CAR 2 LEVELS
GUIDED CITY TOUR
MACHU PICCHU
SACSAYHUMAN FORTRESS
PISAC MARKET
QORIKANCHA TEMPLE OF SUN
PERITO MONERO GLACIER
SPEGAZZINI GLACIER
NAUTICAL SAFARI
NATIONAL PARK DE IGUAZU
DEVIL'S THROAT
MACUCO SAFARI
ARGENTINIAN & BRAZIL SIDE
BOAT TOUR OF THE THREE MUSKETEERS
GUIDED CITY TOUR
WINE TASTING TOUR
CATHEDRAL METROPOLITANA
HANDICRAFT VILLAGE
GUIDED CITY TOUR
TANGO DANCE SHOW
TIGRE DELTA WITH BOAT
GUIDED CITY TOUR
CONVENT OF SANTO DOMINGO
LARCO HERRERA MUSEUM
MILODON CAVES
TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
GRAY GLACIER
