Argentina: Soul of South America

• Accommodations (deluxe or similar category) based on double occupancy
• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• Other ground transportation
• Meals and sightseeing as indicated
• Wine and local beer with included meals
• Special events
• Hotel taxes
• Entrance fees to museums and places of interest
• Porterage, gratuities for local guides, drivers, porters, professional tour escorts throughout itinerary
• Tour development and planning
• Reservation management by R. Crusoe senior tour consultant
• Preparation and delivery of preliminary and final documents

Some South American Accommodations

n elegant, Old World hotel in the heart of La Recoleta. It is surrounded by some of the city’s best restaurants and shops. 197 guest rooms and suites. Amenities: spa, fitness room, hair salon, 3 restaurants, 2 bars.

Named to Travel & Leisure’s “It List.” Here’s what the editors had to say: “Walking up the sweeping stone staircase of Palacio Duhau is like walking into a private mansion. Just three blocks from the elder statesman of Buenos Aires elegance, Alvear Palace Hotel, the new Park Hyatt has... carefully restored oak floors and carved wood paneling dating back to the 1930s.” Amenities: spa, fitness center, indoor pool, 4 restaurants, 2 bars, art gallery.

A delightful boutique hotel in La Recoleta, close to Teatro Colon and other important sites. Antique furnishings combine with modern pieces to create a unique, elegant ambiance. 11 guestrooms. Amenities: fitness room, sauna, 1 restaurant, 1 bar-lounge.

Integrated into the topography of the valley, this hotel has a sophisticated atmosphere, an inviting ambience, and spectacular views. Also here: excellent cuisine and access to a good selection of outdoor activities. The hotel features seven guestrooms and nine suites with private terraces, and 10 lavish bungalows with inner courtyards and private rooftop terraces. Amenities include a full-service spa, pool and Jacuzzi, driving range with putting green, tennis courts, cycling and trekking trails, horse stables, a gourmet restaurant, and a wine cellar.

Laid-back luxury at the base of the Andes Mountains. Named to Cond???© Nast's 2014 Hot List of the 33 best new hotels in the world. The 22 luxurious villas include one- and two-bedroom units, all with exquisite panoramic views and all built from natural locally sourced stone and wood. Amenities include a spa, fitness center, pool and hot tub, bike paths, vineyards, and the Siete Fuegos restaurant by internationally acclaimed Chef Francis Mallmann.

Within Iguazú National Park on the Brazil side of the falls, just a two-minute stroll from the cascades. Guests enjoy exclusive access to this magnificent sight in the evening and at dawn, when the park is closed to other visitors. 177 guest rooms, 16 guest suites. Amenities: spa, fitness center, two swimming pools (one for children), tennis court, 2 restaurants, 1 bar.

Just a 15-minute drive from the falls themselves, Awasi’s exceptional new 14-room lodge opens in late 2017. Situated on the banks of the River Iguazú, each villa is assigned a private guide and vehicle, allowing guests to explore at their own pace, where they want, when they want, and for as long as they want. Amenities include a private plunge pool at each villa, a main lodge, and one restaurant.

The grande dame of Rio. Since its art deco doors swung open in 1923, the Copacabana Palace has been welcoming the rich and famous. This truly iconic city hotel is just steps away from world-famous Copacabana Beach. Amenities include pool, beach, tennis court, fitness center, boutiques, three restaurants, and one bar.