SOUTH AMERICA
by TAUCK
SOUTH AMERICA
TAUCK
"Like the vast continent our trips explore, something is offered for every traveler – a true taste of South American life peppered with exclusive Tauck cultural experiences. From the Galápagos Islands that changed the course of science forever to the fabled ancient civilization of Machu Picchu, the hot-to-visit cities of Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Santiago, or Patagonia's incomparable Andes, discover all that makes South America exciting, thrilling and the spirit of inspirational travels." - TAUCK
EXPLORE NEW 2019/2020 VOYAGES
Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on double occupancy) - All rates are subject to change. Does not include international airfare
Patagonia
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"Our 11-day Patagonia tours take you through the southern Andes mountains, one of the most beautiful places on Earth… past stunning fjords, glaciers, turquoise lakes, jagged, dramatic mountains valleys populated by exotic wildlife – with an opportunity to experience a slice of daily life in the Patagonian outback." - Tauck
11 days from $7,790 pp*
Worldwide Land Travel
ITINERARY : Day 1 - Arrive Santiago - transfer from Santiago International Airport to The Singular Santiago, set against stunning backdrops of the Andes Mountains - welcome reception and dinner / Day 2 - Picturesque Puerto Natales / Day 3 - Cruise to Serrano Glacier & more / Day 4 - Torres del Paines National Park / Day 5 - A singular day in Puerto Natales / Day 6 - El Calafate & Lago Argentino / Day 7 - Estancia Cristina & Upsala Glacier / Day 8 - Perito Moreno Glacier / Day 9 - Fly to Buenos Aires / Day 10 - Silversmiths, Gauchos & tango / Day 11 - Journey home - transfers from Alvear Palace Hotel to Buenos Aires International Airport.
LODGING :
THE SINGULAR SANTIAGO (1-NIGHT)
THE SINGULAR PATAGONIA (4-NIGHTS)
Empire of the Incas - Peru & Bolivia
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"A scenic rail journey to Machu Picchu's mysteries... visits to floating islands where time stands still... history in Lima, Cusco and La Paz... Peru's Paso horses, Pisco Sours, a shaman's blessing and more on Tauck's ultimate trips to Peru and Bolivia!" - Tauck
12 days from $6,490 pp*
Worldwide Land Travel
ITINERARY : Day 1 - Welcome to Peru! Transfer to Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel / Day 2 - Explore Lima, "City of Kings" / Day 3 - Meet Peruvian Pasos in the Sacred Valley / Day 4 - Incan mysteries & a Kusiwasi performance / Day 5 - A rail journey to timeless Machu Picchu / Day 6 - From Machu Picchu to Cusco / Day 7 - Cusco - of Incans & Conquistadores / Day 8 - Fly to Lake Titicaca & visit Sillustani / Day 9 - Lake Titicaca, where time stands still / Day 10 - To the heights of Bolivia / Day 11 - Lively, lofty La Paz / Day 12 - Say adios to the Andes - transfer from the Camino Real Suites Hotel to La Paz El Alto International Airport.
LODGING :
BELMOND MIRAFLORES PARK (2-NIGHTS)
TAMBO DEL INKA, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA, VALLE SAGRADO (2-NIGHTS)
INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO HOTEL (1-NIGHT)
BELMOND HOTEL MONASTERIO (2-NIGHTS)
Essence of South America
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"Experience 14 days of the best of Chile, Argentina and Brazil, from multiple nights in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Santiago to breathtaking Iguazú Falls or the snow-capped peaks of the Andes on Tauck's most exciting of South American tours." - Tauck
14 days from $8,490 pp*
Worldwide Land Travel
ITINERARY : Day 1 - Welcome to Santiago, Chile - transfer from Santiago Airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago - welcome cocktail reception and dinner / Day 2 - Spectacular Santiago & world-renowned wines / Day 3 - Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas in the lake district / Day 4 - Crossing the Andes by land and by boat / Day 5 - A day as you please at your resort in Bariloche / Day 6 - Buenos dias, Buenos Aires / Day 7 - The tango & more in Argentina's "Big Apple" / Day 8 - Teatro Colón & the art of living in Buenos Aires / Day 9 - More of Buenos Aires & on to Iguazú Falls / Day 10 - The Argentine falls at Iguazú National Park / Day 11 - In Brazil, it's Iguaçu Falls – and on to Rio / Day 12 - Christ the Redeemer & Samba City in Rio / Day 13 - Guanabara Bay cruise, Rio's skyline & more / Day 14 - Journey home from Rio - Spend your last day in Rio as you wish - transfer from Belmond Copacabana Palace to Rio de Janeiro International Airport.
LODGING :
THE RITZ-CARLTON, SANTIAGO (2-NIGHTS)
HOTEL CUMBRES PUERTO VARAS (1-NIGHT)
LLAO LLAO HOTEL & RESORT (2-NIGHTS)
Peru & the Galapagos Islands
Earth Journeys... Created by Tauck and BBC Earth
" Explore Peru on travels that include the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu – and take a 6-night Galápagos cruise aboard an expeditionary ship to discover the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Archipelago." - Tauck
15 days from $10,490 pp*
Small Ship Cruising
ITINERARY : Day 1 - Welcome to Lima - transfer from Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport to the five-star Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel / Day 2 - Explore Colonial Lima / Day 3 - The Sacred Valley & Paso horses / Day 4 - To Machu Picchu by rail & land / Day 5 - Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, Awanacancha & Cusco / Day 6 - Curious Cusco or highlands discoveries / Day 7 - Journey to Guayaquil, Ecuador / Day 8 - Greetings in the Galápagos / Day 9 - Going for the views atop Genovesa Island / Day 10 - Intriguing wildlife & lava on Santiago Island / Day 11 - Royal views on Islas Isabela & Fernandina / Day 12 - Checking out volcanic Urbina Bay / Day 13 - Exploring Rabida & Santa Cruz Islands / Day 14 - Disembark and fly back to Guayaquil / Day 15 - Heading home - Your Galápagos cruise ends in Guayaquil - transfer from the Oro Verde Guayaquil to Guayaquil International Airport.
LODGING :
BELMOND MIRAFLORES PARK (2-NIGHTS)
BELMOND HOTEL RIO SAGRADO (1-NIGHT)
BELMOND SANCTUARY LODGE (1-NIGHT)
Hidden Galapagos & Peru
Earth Journeys... Created by Tauck and BBC Earth
"Join us on our newest Galápagos Islands vacation, a journey of cultural exploration and expeditionary discovery from Incan citadels in the cloud forests of the Andes to the remote volcanic islands of the Galápagos, home to bird and animal species that exist nowhere else in the world." - Tauck
16 days from $13,390 pp*
Small Ship Cruising
ITINERARY : Day 1 - Arrive Lima - transfer is included from Jorge Chavez International Airport to the Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel, an elegant urban retreat set in a garden on dramatic cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean / Day 2 - Explore colonial Lima / Day 3 - The Sacred Valley & Peruvian Pasos / Day 4 - By rail & land to mysterious Machu Picchu / Day 5 - Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, Awanacancha & Cusco / Day 6 - Cusco discoveries or highlands adventures / Day 7 - A day in Guayaquil, Ecuador / Day 8 - Fly to the Galápagos and cruise to Daphne Major / Day 9 - A day on Genovesa Island / Day 10 - Intriguing wildlife & lava on Santiago Island / Day 11 - Discover Rabida Island and Eden Island / Day 12 - San Cristobal Island explorations / Day 13 - Bahia Gardner and Punta Suarez on Española Island Day 14 - Santa Cruz... tortoises and more / Day 15 - Return to Guayaquil / Day 16 - Journey home - transfer from the Hotel del Parque in Guayaquil to Guayaquil International Airport.
LODGING :
BELMOND MIRAFLORES PARK (2 NIGHTS)
BELMOND HOTEL RIO SAGRADO (1 NIGHT)
BELMOND SANCTUARY LODGE (1 NIGHT)
BELMOND MIRAFLORES PARK (2 NIGHTS)
CENTRAL AMERICA
"Easy-going Costa Rica, one of the most biologically rich places on Earth, heats up with your choice of eco-adventure December through April and again in the summer. Panama sizzles with up-close discoveries on a small ship yacht cruise to sun-kissed islands and the Panama Canal in January and February. From coast, beach, rainforest, dry forest and cloud forest in Costa Rica to the incomparable Panama Canal, you'll have the optimal eco-experience in these countries rich in biodiversity." - TAUCK
EXPLORE NEW 2019/2020 VOYAGES
Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars per person (based on double occupancy) - All rates are subject to change. Does not include international airfare
Costa Rica - Pura Vida
Earth Journeys... Created by Tauck and BBC Earth
"Witness volcanoes, rainforests, and an amazing variety of plant and wildlife on Tauck's Costa Rica adventure tours – raft on jungle rivers, zip line in the rainforest, sky-walk in a cloud forest, and visit eco-parks and reserves." - Tauck
8 days from $3,690 pp*
Worldwide Land Travel
ITINERARY : Day 1 - Welcome to Costa Rica - transfer from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport to Hotel Grano de Oro - reception followed by dinner / Day 2 - Glittering gold, toucans & on to Arenal / Day 3 - River float trip & thermal resort leisure / Day 4 - Zip lining at Arenal & on to Monteverde / Day 5 - A walk through the canopy, butterflies & more / Day 6 - King Coffee & free time at your resort / Day 7 - Return to San José & celebrate chocolate / Day 8 - Pura Vida, Costa Rica! Your Costa Rica travel adventure ends in San José. Transfer from the InterContinental Costa Rica to San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport.
LODGING :
TABACON GRAND SPA THERMAL RESORT (2 NIGHTS)
MONTEVERDE LODGE (3 NIGHTS)
INTERCONTINENTAL COSTA RICA AT MULTIPLAZA MALL (1 NIGHT)
The Panama Canal & Costa Rica ~ Eastbound
Earth Journeys... Created by Tauck and BBC Earth
"Witness volcanoes, rainforests, and an amazing variety of plant and wildlife on Tauck's Costa Rica adventure tours – raft on jungle rivers, zip line in the rainforest, sky-walk in a cloud forest, and visit eco-parks and reserves." - Tauck
12 days from $6,990 pp*
Small Ship Cruising
ITINERARY : Day 1 - Arrive San José - transfer from Juan Santamaria International Airport to the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San José or InterContinental Costa Rica - welcome reception and dinner / Day 2 - San José gold & Sarchi crafts / Day 3 - Coffee, waterfalls, wildlife & your cruise begins / Day 4 - Carara National Park & Pura Vida Gardens / Day 5 - Manuel Antonio National Park / Day 6 - A day at sea on the Pacific / Day 7 - The Embera people of the Darien / Day 8 - Transiting the Panama Canal / Day 9 - The Guna people of the San Blas Islands / Day 10 - Gamboa Rainforest & crossing the Isthmus / Day 11 - Exploring Panama City / Day 12 - Journey home - transfer from the Hilton Panama or InterContinental Miramar Panama to Tocumen International Airport.
LODGING :
INTERCONTINENTAL COSTA RICA AT MULTIPLAZA MALL (2 NIGHTS) Or
COSTA RICA MARRIOTT HOTEL SAN JOSÉ (2 NIGHTS)
The Panama Canal & Costa Rica ~ Westbound
Earth Journeys... Created by Tauck and BBC Earth
"Witness volcanoes, rainforests, and an amazing variety of plant and wildlife on Tauck's Costa Rica adventure tours – raft on jungle rivers, zip line in the rainforest, sky-walk in a cloud forest, and visit eco-parks and reserves." - Tauck
12 days from $6,990 pp*
Small Ship Cruising
ITINERARY : Day 1 - Bienvenidos a Panama - transfer awaits to take you from Tocumen International Airport to the Hilton Panama or InterContinental Miramar Panama - welcome cocktail reception and dinner / Day 2 - Exploring Panama City / Day 3 - Gamboa Rainforest, cross the Isthmus & embark cruise / Day 4 - The Guna people of the San Blas Islands / Day 5 - Transiting the Panama Canal / Day 6 - The Embera people of the Darien / Day 7 - Day at sea / Day 8 - Manuel Antonio National Park / Day 9 - Carara National Park & Pura Vida Gardens / Day 10 - Ox carts in Sarchi & gold in San José / Day 11 - Coffee, waterfalls & rainforest wildlife / Day 12 - Homeward bound - Transfers from the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San José or InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
LODGING :
HILTON PANAMA OR INTERCONTINENTAL MIRAMAR PANAMA (2 NIGHTS)
LE CHAMPLAIN OR LE DUMONT D'URVILLE (ABOARD 7 NIGHTS)
INTERCONTINENTAL COSTA RICA AT MULTIPLAZA MALL (2 NIGHTS) Or