January 11 - February 04, 2025
25 Days
Tour Status - Available
Join Select Holidays on our hosted agriculture tour of Chile, Argentina & Brazil. Enjoy your experience of the wineries in the area around Santiago and see how the grapes are cultivated, picked, and the wine is produced, which is one of Chile’s biggest agriculture exports. As you cross over to Argentina you will enjoy the Spectacular Lake Cruise between Bariloche, Argentina and Puerto Montt, Chile. You will visit the largest inland grain handling system, where farmers have their grain hauled to for export. The pampas of Argentina produce vast amounts of soy beans, corn, and sunflower as well as lush pasture for the cattle farms in the area. The amazing Iguazu Falls in Brazil will leave you breathless and the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro will amaze you with sights from the Olympics plus much more. You will return home with the great memories of experiencing the farming in these countries as well as the deep culture.
Tour Highlights
Return economy class air flights from major North American cities
Deluxe Accommodations (Best available in rural areas)
Rural & Agriculture visits
Experienced Destination Guides
Multiple Night Hotel Stays
Meals as outlines in Itinerary included
Attractions and sightseeing listed in Itinerary included
Hosted by Select Holidays
Ask about adding Peru before this tour. CLICK HERE for more details.
Day 1: Jan. 11, 2025: Depart North America to fly to Santiago, Chile
Flight from North America for an overnight flight into Santiago, Chile. [IFM/D]
Day 2: Jan 12, 2025: Arrive Santiago, Chile
Upon arrival clear local customs and transfer to hotel for a three night stay. Relaxing time after an overnight flight. [IFM/D]
Day 3: Jan 13, 2025: Santiago, Chile
A city and area tour of Santiago. Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country's central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of 7 million, representing 40% of Chile's total population. This evening enjoy a Chilean Culture Dinner and Show. [B/D]
Day 4: Jan 14, 2025: Santiago, Chile
Visit the country's largest fruit and vegetable wholesale markets this morning followed by a visit to the fish market. The afternoon is at leisure at the hotel. [B/D]
Day 5: Jan 15, 2025: Santiago - Valparaiso, Chile
Enjoy a winery tour, tasting and lunch en route to the Pacific coastal city of Valparaiso/Vina Del Mar. Tour of Valparaiso/Vina Del Mar including funicular, before checking into our hotel for a two night stay. [B/L]
Day 6: Jan 16, 2025: Valparaiso - Puerto Montt, Chile
Free time before traveling back to Santiago International Airport and a flight to Puerto Montt, a port city and commune in southern Chile, located at the northern end of the Reloncaví Sound. Check in for a 3-night stay. [B/D]
Day 7: Jan 17, 2025: Puerto Montt, Chile
Travel north to the region, known as the pastoral area of the country and visit with a local farmer. Arrive at the farm in time to see your lunch being placed on the spit for your BBQ. You will be greeted with a tasty Pisco Sour (or maybe 2). As your lunch is cooking, tour around this small dairy farm. After touring, enjoy homemade and freshly baked empanadas and BBQ. Return to hotel. [B/L]
Day 8: Jan 18, 2025: Puerto Montt, Chile
A morning visit to the seaport in Puerto Varas. Drive into the countryside to be entertained at a Chilean horse show and rodeo before returning to the hotel for the night. [B/D]
Day 9: Jan 19, 2025: Puerto Montt, Chile - Bariloche, Argentina
A FULL DAY EXCURSION!
The inspiring beauty of the southern Andes unfolds today as you travel from Chile to Argentina via roads and a series of lake cruise crossings. Arrive into Bariloche, Argentina for a 2-night stay. Bariloche, is in the heart of the Patagonia region that consists of over 100,000 hectares of land dedicated to cattle, sheep and forestry. [B/L/D]
Day 10: Jan 20, 2025: Bariloche, Argentina
A visit to one of the local ranches with large herds of sheep and cattle, where there are valleys with water springs or creeks which allow for natural grasslands and pastures. Ranches in the area are large in size due to their low carrying capacity. Return to Bariloche this afternoon. [B/L/D]
Day 11: Jan 21, 2025: Bariloche - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina and a 2-night stay. This evening you are entertained at a Tango Show and Dinner. NOTE: This will be a late evening. [B/D]
Day 12: Jan 22, 2025: Buenos Aires, Argentina
This morning enjoy a city tour including the colorful Boca area of the city. Following lunch, return to hotel for a leisurely afternoon. [B/L]
Day 13: Jan 23, 2025: Buenos Aires - Rosario, Argentina
Your drive today takes you to Rosario. As you drive through the country side, a stop will be made at an Angus Cattle farm. Upon arrival into Rosario, check into hotel for a 2-night stay. Rosario is a large grain port city on the Parana River [B/L/D]
Day 14: Jan 24, 2025: Rosario, Argentina
Following breakfast at hotel visit two local farms in the region with lunch at a local restaurant. Return to hotel for the night. [B/L/D]
Day 15: Jan 25, 2025: Rosario - Iguazu Falls, Argentina
A flight from Rosario take us into one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls. Iguazu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. Together, they make up the largest waterfall system in the world. Overnight on the Argentinian side of the falls. [B/D]
Day 16: Jan 26, 2025: Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Visit the Argentinean side of the falls before a border transfer into Brazil for a three night stay. This evening enjoy a Dinner, Dance and Cultural Show. [B/D]
Day 17: Jan 27, 2025: Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Take a helicopter ride over the falls (included) for a birds-eye view of this magnificent natural wonder. Visit the Brazilian side of the falls followed by a boat ride under the falls. (Warning, you will get wet). [B/L/D]
Day 18: Jan 28 , 2025: Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Visit the “Pasco Das Aves” Bird Park, before traveling into the countryside to view the Itaipu Dam, the second largest hydro electric dam in the world. Return to hotel with the balance of the day at leisure. [B/D]
Day 19: Jan 29, 2025: Iguazu Falls - Curitiba - Ponta Grossa, Brazil
Morning departure from the hotel and transfer to the airport for a flight to Curitiba, Brazil. After arriving into Curitaba, drive to the agricultural community of Ponta Grossa. Transfer to hotel for an overnight stay, with a special “Home DInner” planned this evening. [B/D]
Day 20: Jan 30, 2025: Ponta Grossa - Curitiba, Brazil
Following breakfast at hotel, visit one of the local dairy farms in the area. This afternoon visit another large grain farm operation before traveling back to Curitiba, and checking into hotel for a 2-night stay. [B/L]
Day 21: Jan 31, 2025: Curitiba, Brazil
Visit to Paranagua’s Port, the most important port in Brazil, especially for the shipment of soy beans and poultry. Visit the harbour via a boat cruise then return to Curitiba for the night.
[B/L/D]
Day 22: Feb 01, 2025: Curitiba - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Flight from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to a beachfront hotel for a 2-night stay. This evening, enjoy a “Brazilian Dinner”. [B/D]
Day 23: Feb 02, 2025: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This morning visit Sugar Loaf Mountain, rising 396 m above the harbor. Its name is said to come from its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated refined loaf of sugar. A glass-paneled cable car offers 360-degree views of the surrounding city. This afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Rio will include the cathedral, Olympic sites and "Christ the Redeemer" statue, 98 feet tall at 2,300 feet above sea level and watching over the city of Rio. This is truly an amazing site. Dinner this evening at hotel. [B/D]
Day 24: Feb 03, 2025: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Flight to North America
All good things must come to an end. Free time before transferring to the airport for your evening flights back to North America. [B/IFM]
***Ask about extending your time in Brazil and visiting the Amazon River region. CLICK HERE for more details.
Day 25: Feb. 04, 2025: Arrive North America
Arrive North America. [IFM]
PER PERSON, DOUBLE - FROM $20,766.00 INCLUDING ECONOMY AIRFARE
Plus $988.00 Air/Gov’t taxes per person
Single Occupancy: ADD $3,278.00
Initial Deposit: $3,000.00 per person at time of booking
Second Deposit of $3,000.00 per person is due before August 15, 2024
Final Payment per person is due before October 20, 2024
Important Information: (AS OF JANUARY 2024)
All travelers require a passport that is valid for 6 months after your return to North America.
Brazil: Tourist Visa is currently not required for Canadian travelers.
Argentina: Persons holding a Canadian Passport do not require a “Reciprocity Fee”.
Chile: All tourists are issued a tourist card—valid for a maximum period of up to 90 days—upon arrival.
You must retain this document and present it to immigration officers prior to departure from the countryIt is each travelers own personal responsibility to ensure they have the correct paperwork and documents for each country and/or airlines.
