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Enjoy a great variety of scenery on this tour of the two southern-most countries of South America. The sophistication of Buenos Aires, the spectacular setting of Bariloche, the majestic Lakes Crossing, colonial Santiago and the breathtaking Andes crossing from Santiago to Mendoza - centre of Argentine wine making. Day 1, Buenos Aires Arrive Buenos Aires. Transfer to hotel. Overnight: Buenos Aires. Day 2, Buenos Aires Morning city tour. Overnight: Buenos Aires. (B)
Day 3, Buenos Aires - Bariloche
Fly to Bariloche. Transfer to hotel. Overnight: Bariloche. (B) Day 4, Bariloche A half day scenic tour of the views around Bariloche including the Nahuel Huapi lakeshore, Campanario Hill - where you can take an optional chair lift to the top for spectacular views, Llao Llao Peninsula, Lopez Bay and Panoramic Point. Overnight: Bariloche. (B)
Day 5, Bariloche - Peulla Transfer to Puerto Panuelo to begin the Lakes Crossing. Start the journey sailing through Blest Sound Puerto Alegre. Then cross Lake Frias and onto Peulla, a small village nestled in the Andes. Overnight: Peulla. (B)
Day 6, Peulla - Puerto Varas Continue the Lakes Crossing onboard a catamaran across Todos los Santos Lake to Petrohue, then by road to Puerto Varas, skirting Lake Llanquihue en route with fantastic views of the Osorno and Calbuci volcanoes. Overnight: Puerto Varas. (B)
Day 7, Puerto Varas - Santiago Fly to Santiago. Transfer to hotel. Overnight: Santiago. (B)
Day 8, Santiago Afternoon city tour. Overnight: Santiago. (B)
Day 9, Santiago - Mendoza Travel by coach across the Andes. This is a most spectacular journey across this famous mountain range, with stark beautiful scenery and towering mountains all the way through the pass. Overnight: Mendoza. (B)
Day 10, Mendoza - Buenos Aires Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. (B)
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