12D11N SCENIC SOUTH AMERICA (Chile ~Argentina ~ Brazil) Santiago ~ Mendoza ~ Buenos Aires ~ Iguassu ~ Rio de Janeiro

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SOUTH AMERICA FROM USD1790pp VALIDITY 2018 JAN APR : SEP-NOV SEAT-IN-COACH TOUR Price Per Person in USD Seasonal Departure Minimum 02 Adults Land Tour Package Only PRICE INCLUSIONS Return transfer

1 SOUTH AMERICA FROM USD1790pp VALIDITY 2018 JAN APR : SEP-NOV SEAT-IN-COACH TOUR Price Per Person in USD Seasonal Departure Minimum 02 Adults Land Tour Package Only PRICE INCLUSIONS Return transfer airport-hotel-airport 11Nights accommodation with daily breakfast Sightseeing tours as per itinerary with English speaking local guide PRICE EXCLUSIONS International & domestic airfare Applicable airport taxes Personal Incidental Expenses Gratuities to guide & driver : US$5 per person per day pay direct REMARKS Tour prices and itinerary quoted are subject to change Peak season surcharge may apply (To be advised upon booking) Tour prices not valid during Carnival, Easter, Christmas, New Year, public holidays, Payment in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) No refund for un-utilized tours or services Terms & Conditions Apply VISA & YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION Tourist visa is not required for Malaysian passport holder for a stay up to 30days (Argentina, Chile) and 90days (Brazil). Yellow Fever Vaccination It is advised to take the vaccination at least 10days before the date of departure to countries for protection against infection. Aged required 9 months onwards. TRAVEL INSURANCE 21Aug17/SL Departure Date : Tuesday Jan09/ Feb20 / Mar06 / Apr10 /Sep09 / Oct09, 16 / Nov13, 20 SEAT-IN-COACH (SIC) HOTEL CATEGROY Twin Share Single Room Middle Class Comfort Class Exclude airfare Mendoza~Buenos Aires~Iguassu~Rio de Janeiro : Approx. USD680 per person Hotel City Night (s) Middle Class Hotel (or similar) Comfort Class Hotel (or similar) Santiago, Chile 2 Principado Express 3 Marina Las Condes 4 Mendoza, Chile 2 Huentala 3 Huentala 3 Buenos Aires, Argentina 3 Cyan hotel De Las Americas 3 NH Buenos Aires City 5 Iguassu, Brazil 2 Recanto Park 3 Wish Resort Golf Convention 4 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2 Windsor Plaza Copacabana 3 + Windsor Excelsior Copacabana 4 DAY ITINERARY 01 SANTIAGO de CHILE - ARRIVAL Upon arrival Santiago airport, transfer to hotel for check in. Proceed for 4Hrs Santiago city tour. 02 SANTIAGO de CHILE (Breakfast) Whole day at leisure. 03 SANTIAGO de CHILE - MENDOZA (Breakfast) Transfer to Mendoza by public bus (apply Seat-In-Coach and Private Tour) without local guide (341km, 8-9hrs). Arrival at the bus terminal in Mendoza and transfer to the hotel. **Remarks : It might occur that the transfer by bus must be cancelled due to bad weather conditions (spring/autumn). In this case passenger will need to take a flight from Santiago to Mendoza, which must be paid on the spot by themselves. 04 MENDOZA (Breakfast) Morning winery tour (approx. 2.5Hrs) 05 MENDOZA BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (Breakfast) Transfer to airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon half day Buenos Aires city tour - 3Hrs. 06 BUENOS AIRES (Breakfast) Whole day at leisure. 07 BUENOS AIRES (Breakfast) Half day Tigre Coach Tour -4Hrs (apply to Seat-in-Coach & Private Tour) 08 BUENOS AIRES IGUASSU (Breakfast) Transfer to domestic airport for flight to Iguassu. Upon arrival, visit Argentinean side of the falls. 09 IGUASSU (Breakfast) Morning visit Brazilian side of the falls. 10 IGUASSU RIO de JANEIRO, BRAZIL (Breakfast) Transfer to airport for flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. 11 RIO de JANEIRO (Breakfast) Half day city tour with Sugar Loaf & Corovado - approx. 8Hrs. 12 RIO de JANEIRO DEPARTURE (Breakfast) Depart Rio de Janeiro, transfer to airport. Tour description refer page 2 Mt. Aconcagua, Mendoza (Highest Mountain in South America)

TOUR DESCRIPTION (subject to changed) DAY ITINERARY 01 Arrival in Santiago and transfer to the hotel.

There is a predominantly European influence in the city s culture, which can be mainly noticed in the upper and middle classes.

You will pass through the Barrio Paris & London which is characterized by its European architectural style and its narrow cobbled streets.

continuing your tour towards the Barrio Concha y Toro, you will immediately notice that the constructions of the buildings here are very similar to those in the Barrio Paris y London.

You will be impressed by the gothic, neo-colonial and Bauhaus constructions. After that you will visit the Plaza de Armas and see the cathedral.

2 TOUR DESCRIPTION (subject to changed) DAY ITINERARY 01 Arrival in Santiago and transfer to the hotel. Santiago de Chile is a city of contrasts with remains of its colonial past to the ultramodern, highrise buildings of the financial centre; Chile s capital city will surprise you. There is a predominantly European influence in the city s culture, which can be mainly noticed in the upper and middle classes. At the beginning of the city tour you will see the San Francisco church, which was built between 1572 and You will pass through the Barrio Paris & London which is characterized by its European architectural style and its narrow cobbled streets. Then you will visit the area of the Club Hípico, one of the most beautiful horseracing tracks in South America, privileged by its architecture of the late 19 th century.continuing your tour towards the Barrio Concha y Toro, you will immediately notice that the constructions of the buildings here are very similar to those in the Barrio Paris y London.While walking through the main street you will recover vestiges of the aristocratic past of the capital. In 1989 this district was declared as Zona Tipica (Typical zone). You will be impressed by the gothic, neo-colonial and Bauhaus constructions. After that you will visit the Plaza de Armas and see the cathedral. Just around the corner, you will find the main post office, the National History museum and the town hall of Santiago. From here you head along the famous Alameda, Santiago s colorful main avenue, towards the heart of the city, seeing the Palacio de la Moneda (seat of government), various monuments and public buildings on the way. Afterwards, you continue the tour by driving up to the top of the San Cristóbal Hill. From one of the hill s view points, you will have the finest views of Santiago and the Andes Mountains. To round off the tour, you will pass through the modern residential areas of the city with their daring architecture and, finally, the bustling Providencia shopping zone. Santiago de Chile San Francisco Church, Santiago 02 SANTIAGO de CHILE (Breakfast) Whole day at leisure. You can book the following optional tour with our local guide: Full Day Excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar (8Hrs) The tour leaves Santiago in western direction. Arriving in Valparaiso, you pass by the main square where you can view the monument honouring the Naval Battle fought in Driving towards the southern side of the city and seeing the old funiculars you will drive up a hillside for a most spectacular view of the bay seeing Valparaiso s downtown district and its adjoining hills. Then proceed to the lower level of the city through the commercial heart of the port, where you ll take the coastal highway that links Valparaiso with the resort city of Viña del Mar. Reaching the Concón beach, you can admire various fish stands displaying a great variety of seafood. Summer homes and restaurants are spread out along the coast. Afterwards, visit the main square Plaza Vergara and the shopping avenue before returning to Santiago. Valparaiso 03 SANTIAGO de CHILE MENDOZA (Breakfast) Public bus from Santiago to Mendoza without local guide (341km, 8-9h) (Apply Seat-In-Coach and Private Tour) Today you are going on a full day panoramic bus journey crossing the majestic Andes and the border to Argentina. After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to the bus terminal in Santiago downtown. Board the comfortable public bus to Mendoza. Enjoy an impressive drive offering spectacular mountain views. Passing the city of Los Andes, your bus continues upwards on Ruta 60 along the hillside of the Andean Mountains, offering you panoramic views on the way. You drive past Portillo, Chile s most important centre of winter sports. It is located at the foot of the Aconcagua, the highest mountain of South America. You are going to leave Chile crossing the Argentinean Border through a tunnel which was built in Now, the road starts to lead downhill. You see the Puente del Inca ( Inca Bridge ), a strange rock formation resembling a bridge crossing the Mendoza River. Your bus passes Los Penitentes, Argentina s best-known ski resort, before reaching Mendoza, your final destination for today. Arrival at the bus terminal in Mendoza and transfer to the hotel. **Remark: It might occur that the transfer by bus must be cancelled due to bad weather conditions (spring/autumn). In this case passengers will need to book themselves a flight from Santiago to Mendoza, which must be paid on the spot by themselves. Our guide may assist the passengers, if necessary, when they need to buy the ticket at the airport or in an airline office. Mendoza is the most famous city in Argentina due its excellent wines. The city is surrounded by snow caped mountains and healthy air. Through a special irrigation method the city is located in a very fruitful valley. It almost never rains in Mendoza. Mendoza City Mt. Aconcagua, Mendoza Province

04 MENDOZA (Breakfast) Winery Tour (approx. 2.

Mendoza, possessing the 70% of the vineyards of the country and same percentage of wine production is the main oenological centre of South America. The afternoon is free at leisure.

included) Ruins of San Francisco Church (last testimony of Mendoza city before the terrible earthquake that took place in 1861).

Centre, the old residential area until getting to the General San Martin Park with its lake and rose garden and the Hill of Glory, a popular spot for a panoramic view.

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires transfer from the airport to the hotel. In the afternoon you will visit the most important sites during a city tour.

3 04 MENDOZA (Breakfast) Winery Tour (approx. 2.5Hrs ) Depart to Mendoza's agricultural oasis where you have the opportunity to visit a vineyard to understand the complete wine making process and to enjoy a wine tasting. Mendoza, possessing the 70% of the vineyards of the country and same percentage of wine production is the main oenological centre of South America. The afternoon is free at leisure. You can book the following optional tour with our local guide: Half day city Tour Mendoza You will visit the city sharing the culture and history of its foundation by the Spanish colonizers four centuries ago. It includes a visit to the oldest part of the city with Pedro del Castillo Square, the sensual Alameda of General San Martin (Popular Avenue), passing by the Museum of Area Fundacional (entrance not included) Ruins of San Francisco Church (last testimony of Mendoza city before the terrible earthquake that took place in 1861). Along tree lined streets, hosed down by the well-known irrigation ditches, you will drive to the new city: its squares (like Plaza Independencia), downtown Mendoza, the main avenues and the Civic Centre, the old residential area until getting to the General San Martin Park with its lake and rose garden and the Hill of Glory, a popular spot for a panoramic view. Vineyard, Mendoza General San Martin Park, Mendoza 05 MENDOZA BUENOS AIRES (Breakfast) Transfer from the hotel in Mendoza to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires transfer from the airport to the hotel. In the afternoon you will visit the most important sites during a city tour. You will drive to the Plaza de Mayo, with the Casa Rosada, the pink house, seat of the government, the Cabildo (town hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, home of the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. The tour goes onto the district San Telmo. Until 1888 this part of the city was a river port, today San Telmo is one of the most modern and desired places to live in Buenos Aires. The worker district La Boca is famous for its colourful tin-houses and its history as living district of Italian seamen and dock workers in the 19th century. The Barrio Norte called Recoleta is the quarter of the rich of Buenos Aires. On the cemetery of Recoleta one will find the grave of Eva Duarte who became famous as Evita Perón. Continue along the widest avenue in the world, the Avenida 9 de Julio, to the Plaza Lavalle with the Federal Court of Justice and the Teatro Colón, to Palermo with its parks and gardens. Return to the hotel. Buenos Aires is not only the capital of Argentina; it is also one of the 10 most important metropolises in the world and the centre of the political, economic and intellectual life of the country. This cosmopolitan city - with great European cultural influence - displays a refined taste in its cooking, in its boutiques and in the elegance of its inhabitants. Almost 12 million people live there and can enjoy the plentiful night life visiting tango bars, cabarets, discotheques, restaurants or eternally open bars. During the day, a wide variety of attractions is offered: museums, art galleries, tasteful shops, fascinating antiques, large green areas, parks, wide tree lined boulevards, clubs and sporting events. The Italian-Spanish descent of the inhabitants has formed this modern metropolis. Feel the flair, above all in the Italian old quarter La Boca and in the wide streets with cafes from the turn of the century. At the Plaza de Mayo, in the political centre of town, is the starting point of this tour through this exciting capital. The widest street of the world, the very famous opera house and also the shopping street Florida make Buenos Aires unforgettable. Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires La Boca, Buenos Aires 06 BUENOS AIRES (Breakfast) Whole day at leisure. You can book the following optional tours with our local guide: Full day visit of a typical Estancia incl. lunch Enjoy a complete day out in the pampas! We leave the city and after a 2 hours drive to Los Cordales we will reach the Estancia Santa Susana, where the guests will be welcomed by Gauchos with a drink. There is time to visit the Estancia and the daily life of the Gauchos will be explained. Sulky and horse rides will show you the charm of Argentine countryside, its scenarios, and the incomparable wild aroma. It follows a rustic Barbecue (Asado) lunch with fine meat and sausages. After lunch, a folklore show will present regional music and dances. During the Fiesta Gaucha guests will experience these men's agility with their horses on the Estancia. After the afternoon coffee and tea time you will return to Buenos Aires. Visit to the San Telmo market (Private Tour Only) San Telmo is no doubt the best kept historical neighbourhood and eldest district of Buenos Aires. Here one has time to stroll around Plaza Dorrego, where each Sunday an antique market takes place. Tango couples are dancing on the street. Cafes invite to sit on their terrace and to relax by enjoying this nice scenery. Another attraction are the numerous antique shops, where one might find the right souvenir. Estancia Santa Susana San Telmo Market

07 BUENOS AIRES (Breakfast) Half day Tigre Coach Tour 4Hrs (Apply to Seat-In-Coach & Private Tour) Today you will enjoy a half day Tigre Tour.

You will continue the driving to Tigre, a charming area near Buenos Aires city where a great number of summer residences, yacht clubs and rowing clubs attract the weekend activity of many porteños.

The continuous sediment of the Paraná River, which gives the river and estuary their particular brownish-red colour, forms the Delta islands.

Drive back to the city via the Panamericana highway. Afternoon at leisure.

for the flight to Iguassu. Upon arrival in Iguassu pick-up at the airport and transfer to the Argentinean National Park towards the Argentinean side of the falls.

4 07 BUENOS AIRES (Breakfast) Half day Tigre Coach Tour 4Hrs (Apply to Seat-In-Coach & Private Tour) Today you will enjoy a half day Tigre Tour. Drive along the Northern residential districts of the city, until getting to San Isidro, a colonial and aristocratic area. You will see the mansions and houses in front of the River Plate. You will continue the driving to Tigre, a charming area near Buenos Aires city where a great number of summer residences, yacht clubs and rowing clubs attract the weekend activity of many porteños. The Tigre Delta with its rivers, streams and numerous green islands is one of the most attractive areas for visitors. The continuous sediment of the Paraná River, which gives the river and estuary their particular brownish-red colour, forms the Delta islands. Enjoy a boat excursion (1 hour) along the innumerable channels of the Paraná-Delta to see some of the hundreds of islands covered with luxuriant vegetation. Drive back to the city via the Panamericana highway. Afternoon at leisure. You can book the following optional tour with our local guide: Visit of Tango Show include dinner at the Restaurant Viejo Almacen 08 BUENOS AIRES IGUASSU (Breakfast) Transfer to the domestic airport for the flight to Iguassu. Upon arrival in Iguassu pick-up at the airport and transfer to the Argentinean National Park towards the Argentinean side of the falls. You will make a short stop at the Visitor s Centre and proceed from there along the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls, to the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades. The Ecological Jungle Train leads you to the most impressive observation point of the falls The Devil s Throat. After visit transfer to the hotel on the Brazilian side of the falls ta Iguassu - one of the biggest wonders of nature in South America: located amidst a sub-tropical forest in the triangle of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, a gigantic row of waterfalls goes down into the river Iguassu. 09 IGUASSU (Breakfast) In the morning visit of the Brazilian side of the falls. Walk along the paths following cascades and then along the catwalk that leads very close to the bottom of the Devil s Throat to enjoy magnificent views. Take an elevator to go up to the road in order to board the coach which will bring back to the hotel Tigre Delta Ecological jungle Train, Iguassu Devil s Throat, Iguassu Falls 10 IGUZSSU RIO de JANEIRO (Breakfast) Transfer to airport for flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. 11 RIO de JANEIRO (Breakfast) Full Day City Tour including Sugar Loaf & Corcovado (approx. 8 hours) Leaving the hotel and proceeding as far as Cosme Velho Station to board a cog-train (*) for the ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain at 748 m (2.454 ft) high. The train ride takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest s lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city. Disembarking at the top of Corcovado and then proceeding up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. After appreciating the breathtaking view unfolding below, passengers will descend by train. The tour proceeds passing by Rio s world-famous beaches as far as Urca District to board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain at 390 m (1.280 ft) high. Then coming down and proceeding along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park as far as downtown. Visit downtown area, passing by the financial and business centre and by other attractions such as the Candelaria Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa Arches, Municipal Theatre, National Library, Fine Arts Museum, and by the Sambadrome, site of Rio s famous Carnival parade. (*) or Vans certificated by the city s administration departure from Largo do Machado where the van stop is located and go to top of Corcovado. You can book the following optional tour with our local guide: Rio by night - Show Visit a folklore and Carnival show featuring skilled dancers, entertainers, samba bands and wonderful costumes in a wonderful display of Brazilian folklore and Carnival. (This excursion can be booked including dinner). Sugar Loaf Mountain, RDJ Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro 12 RIO de JANEIRO (Breakfast) Depart Rio de Janeiro, transfer to airport.

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