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TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE Discover South America: Chile, Argentina & Uruguay 2020 Grand Circle Travel ® Worldwide Discovery at an Extraordinary Value 1 Dear Traveler, Timeless cultures ... unforgettable landscapes ... legendary landmarks. We invite you to discover centuries-old traditions and cosmopolitan gems with Grand Circle Travel on one of our enriching vacations around the globe. No matter what your dream destination, Grand Circle offers an unrivaled combination of value and experience—all in the company of like-minded fellow American travelers and a local Program Director. Assigned to no more than 42 travelers, these experts are ready and eager to share their homeland and insights as only a local can. Whether it's recommending their favorite restaurant, connecting travelers with people and culture, or providing the best regional maps to enhance your leisure time, our Program Directors are here to take care of all the details and ensure that you have a fun and carefree travel experience. You'll also enjoy the best value in the travel industry. Each of our trips includes all accommodations, most meals, exclusive Discovery Series events, guided tours, and most gratuities, all at a value that no other company can match. Plus, solo travelers can enjoy FREE Single Supplements on all Grand Circle Tours and extensions for even more value. In addition to our wealth of included features, each itinerary is balanced with ample free time to ensure you're able to make your vacation truly your own. Plus, with Grand Circle, you have the freedom to personalize your trip. For example, you can customize your air experience, and start your trip early or stay longer with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions. You can even choose to "break away" on your own to arrive early and refreshed before your trip begins, or explore independently. We hope you enjoy the information inside. Our Travel Counselors are available at 1-800-221-2610 to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to welcoming you. Warm regards, Alan E. Lewis Harriet R. Lewis Chairman Vice Chairman Grand Circle Travel P.S. Visit us online to find our ever-growing collection of videos and films about our vacations—from independent films featuring the destinations you'll visit to itinerary highlights, interviews with our Program Directors, trip extensions, and more. Go to www.gct.com and find your travel inspiration. 1073 POD PMA-LET.indd 1 2 5/31/12 4:11 PM WHAT’S INSIDE TRIP SUMMARY It’s Included. .4 Departure Dates and Prices . 5 Freedom to Personalize Your Experience . .6 DETAILED DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY . 7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TRIP. 28 Travel Documents & Entry Requirements . 30 Health . 32 Money Matters . 36 Preparing for Your Trip . 41 Packing . 45 Climate . 52 About Your Destinations . 57 Demographics & History . 69 Resources . 87 MAP . 95 3 Discover South America: Chile, Argentina & Uruguay Chile: Santiago, Puerto Varas, Patagonian Lakes | Argentina: Bariloche, Buenos Aires | Uruguay: Montevideo, Colonia del Sacramento Countries: 3 | Cities: 6 Nahuel Huapi Lake, Bariloche, Argentina IT’S INCLUDED 16 days from $3995 • Choose to purchase Grand Circle’s airfare, and your airport transfers, Including international airfare government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges are included. Or, make from Miami your own air arrangements Travel from only $250 per day • All flights within South America • Accommodations for 14 nights in comfortable rooms with private baths $ • 28 meals: 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 6 dinners (including 1 Home- 15 days from 2795 Hosted Dinner) Tour only • 11 guided tours and 11 exclusive Discovery Series events: Chilean Travel from only $187 per day history discussion • Graffiti Art of Valparaiso • Lunch in a local home • Mapuche discussion • Chilean rodeo demonstration • Nazis in Patagonia Single Supplement: FREE discussion • Patagonian ranch visit • Argentina Today discussion • Home- Hosted Dinner • Tango demonstration & lesson • Estancia visit • Personal headset for all included and optional tours on your main trip MAXIMIZE YOUR DISCOVERIES & VALUE • Gratuities on your main trip for local guides and motorcoach drivers • Exclusive services of a local Grand Circle Program Director (assigned to no OPTIONAL EXTENSION S more than 38 travelers) • 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next trip P eru: Machu Picchu, Cuzco & Lima • Private motorcoach land travel 8 nights pre-trip from $1795 • Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips B razil's Iguassu Falls & Rio de Janeiro To get a richer view of the Included Features on this trip, 6 nights post-trip from $2295 watch our Trip Itinerary video at www.gct.com/rsa2020 Discover South America: Chile, Argentina & Uruguay 4 Discover South America: FREEDOM TO PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Chile, Argentina & Uruguay Create your unique travel experience with optional pre- and post-trip extensions, a custom air itinerary, seat upgrades on 2020 Dates & Prices your flights, and more. See details at www.gct.com/personalize-rsa2020 JAN 9; OCT 22; FEB 27; DEPART FROM: NOVEMBER S E P T E M B E R M A R 1 2 A P R I L M A Y D E C E M B E R M i a m i $ 4695 $ 4495 $ 4395 $ 4295 $ 3995 $ 4595 Baltimore, New York, Orlando $ 4795 $ 4595 $ 4495 $ 4395 $ 4095 $ 4695 Tampa, Washington, DC $ 4895 $ 4695 $ 4595 $ 4495 $ 4195 $ 4795 Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Newark, $ 4995 $ 4795 $ 4695 $ 4595 $ 4295 $ 4895 San Diego, San Francisco Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, $ 5095 $ 4895 $ 4795 $ 4695 $ 4395 $ 4995 Houston, Minneapolis, Seattle Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland $ 5195 $ 4995 $ 4895 $ 4795 $ 4495 $ 5095 JAN 9; FEB 27; OCT 22; S E P T E M B E R M A R 1 2 A P R I L M A Y NOVEMBER DECEMBER T o u r o n l y $ 3295 $ 3195 $ 3095 $ 2795 $ 3495 $ 3395 Find departure dates, up-to-the-minute availability, and detailed pricing online at RSA2020 www.gct.com/rsa2020 pricing Airfare prices shown include government taxes, fees, and airline fuel Prices are per person for 16 days with airfare ( 15 days Tour only ), based on surcharges totaling $ 740 per person, all subject to change up until receipt double occupancy, and include meals and sightseeing as specified in the of final payment. It’s Included section. Our Tour only vacation package begins at the first hotel listed on our itinerary All prices are effective as of the date of this publication, and are subject to and ends at the last hotel; includes all internal flights and transfers; and does change without notice. Standard Terms & Conditions apply, please visit not include airport transfers at the beginning and end of the main trip, or on our website: www.gct.com/tc. Every effort has been made to produce this the pre- and post-trip extensions. Dates shown above are departure dates information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors. from the U.S. (rather than start dates of the tour). Find up-to-the-minute availability, additional departure dates, detailed pricing, and more online at www. gct.com/rsa2020 pricing ATTENTION BEST PRICE GUARANTEE FREE SINGLE Your travel time will be 11-18 hours and will SUPPLEMENTS most likely have one connection (depending We promise you won’t find a on your main trip and extensions. on your gateway city). Connecting times lower price on a comparable in each city will be between 2-3 hours. We don't charge you more for vacation—if you do, we’ll match it. Non-stop flights are not available from west your own room. coast departure cities. For more information See details at www.gct.com/bpg on average flight times and number of connections, visit www.gct.com/rsa2020 Publication Date 6/26/19 1-800-221-2610 • www.gct.com/rsa2020 5 Freedom to Personalize Your Experience Your Choice, Your Trip, Your Way Extending the length of your stay in a destination can improve your overall travel experience—and allow you to seek out even more eye-opening cultural interactions. Your local Program Director will serve as your trip experience leader—helping to ensure you’re getting the personalized experiences you’re looking for. In fact, 85% of our travelers are personalizing their experience in more than 90 countries. Call us at 1-800-221-2610 to discuss personalizing your vacation today or visit us online at www.gct.com/personalize-rsa2020. Maximize Your Time & Value: 55% of our travelers Back-to-Back Trips: 90% of our travelers who choose to take a pre- or post-trip extension combined two vacations rated it excellent See more of the world and maximize your value by taking Discover even more of the world and save $250 per person advantage of your already-included airfare. On this when you reserve two trips right after one another. vacation, you can choose between Peru: Machu Picchu, Cuzco & Lima and Brazil’s Iguassu Falls & Rio de Janeiro. Air Options: More than 50% of our travelers customize their flights “Break Away” Options: 30% of our travelers choose We make every effort to provide you with non-stop to arrive early or stay late in their destination flights and acceptable connection times to and from Before or after your main tour or trip extension, “break your destination. You also have several other ways you can away” anywhere you'd like to go to do more exploring personalize your air itinerary, including choosing your entirely on your own. departure city and airline, upgrading your seat, and more. Please note: Our Travel Counselors can help you plan your airfare if you'd like to “break away,” however since this option is completely on your own, you will need to plan your own accommodations, meals, tours, and transfers.