Treasures of South America
with Franklin Knight
Feb. 23 - March 7, 2014
From $4,995 per person, (plus air and taxes)
Discover the best of Argentina and Chile on this 10-night journey that takes you on an exploration of the most scenic regions of these two countries as you travel from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Santiago, Chile. Immerse yourself in the European-influenced ambience of Buenos Aires, exploring diverse neighborhoods from fashionable Recoleta to La Boca, a colorful Italian harbor district. Continue to Iguazú Falls to enjoy the views of the dramatic, thundering cascades that form the border with Brazil. Contine to Bariloche, the gateway to Nahuel Huapi National Park, a 2-million-acre expanse of pristine Andean beauty. Glide across Andean lakes as you make your way to Chile. Visit a working ranch and watch an exciting rodeo, Chile’s national sport, then conclude your journey in Santiago. Set out to explore the Chilean capital, which includes a visit to a unique enclave of artists and craftsmen. Your program includes excursions, elegant accommodations and an extensive meal plan featuring wine with dinner.
Franklin W. Knight is the Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Professor of History and specialist in Latin America and the Caribbean's social and economic history with an emphasis on the late colonial period, an interest in American slave systems and the modern Caribbean.