Chile/Argentina
Wonders of Chile and Argentina: Patagonia, Iguazu Falls and Splendid Cities
Program No. 20789RJ
Experience the volcanoes, lakes and glacier-carved peaks of Patagonia and explore Santiago and Buenos Aires as you discover what connects these two countries and what makes them unique.
Participant Reviews
Based on 98 Reviews
SHOWING
this trip was about the crossing the falls and alysia our guide the absolute best most professional and on top of everything
— Review left February 23, 2026
Do you love abundant waterfalls, gentle rafting, mountain lakes and peaks with glaciers? How do you feel about good wine, seafood (Chile) and steak (Argentina)? Would you like to learn about the history and culture of southern South America? This varied program scratches lots of itches.
— Review left February 23, 2026
If you’ve not been to Chile or Argentina, this program offers an excellent introduction to sample highlights with a group of learners where the traveler can relax and savor each experience while making new friends. Our trip was THE PERFECT WINTER GETAWAY from the Northern Hemisphere to enjoy the natural beauty, cuisine, culture, people and summer sunshine in the Southern Hemisphere!
— Review left February 16, 2026
The Lakes region crossing is a novel way to experience the Andes and see the people who make the region. Iguazu falls experienced live are way better than you expect fron video or photo.
— Review left January 30, 2026
I would highly recommend this tour. I learned much about the history, culture, economy and geography of Chile and Argentina. The activities on the itinerary were fun, interesting and informative. I enjoyed meeting the people in my group and felt they had much in common with me.
— Review left January 24, 2026
This is a very-well-organized, 5-star program with broad content and educational experiences in Chile and Argentina. Our group leader, Tomás Tricallota, was outstanding in every respect.
Things I wish I'd known ahead of the program include the following:
1) Aircraft used during the program were all B737 or A320 series, so restrictive weight limits described in the program info packet were no issue for carryon bags and backpacks (although they do apply to checked luggage);
2) For the four domestic flights, it's ok to have full water bottles, and there's no requirement to remove anything from bags. However for the return flight to the US , it's the normal no-liquids requirement;
3) For the trip from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu, you take only a backpack or small carryon and leave your larger suitcase at the hotel in Buenos Aires, so that there is no delay checking or claiming a suitcase at either end of the flights;
4) It's convenient to have a couple of reusable water bottles of different size, because you don't drink the local tap water -- for some walks, you don't really need to carry a large bottle (purified water is provided on most every bus and in hotels and restaurants);
5) Chile and Argentina are delightful countries to visit, so I wish I done this trip several years ago!
— Review left January 20, 2026
This was our first Road Scholar program trip. We could not have been happier. From beginning to end the Road Scholar organization delivered above our expectations. We have always traveled independently in the past and so this was somewhat of a risk for us. While I miss the independence afforded traveling on our own, the organization, planning, and institution made the experience quite enjoyable. I’d like to give a shout out to Natalia, our guide. I don’t know if she is representative of all of the guides in Road Scholar but if not, she should be cloned. She really did a fantastic job. She was organized and attentive. She was educated and certainly knew her material. In fact, it is largely due to her that we will likely plan another Road Scholar trip in the near future. There was only one activity that fell below expectations. The speaker in the morning on the second day was not prepared, and so his lecture fell flat. I would give him a one on a scale of one to five but all of the other speakers and activities were definitely a five on a scale of one to five. Thank you again
— Review left November 21, 2025
This trip was an opportunity to learn a huge amount about the land and people of Chile and Argentina and their cultural and political environment today as well as in the past. Our group leader Tomas could not have done more to make our trip as memorable as possible in a most positive way. In that respect, this was the best of the 17 other trips I have taken.
— Review left November 17, 2025
I've done 26 Road Scholar trips so far. This was by far one of the top ones, primarily because the location and itinerary are so very unique. The whole trip was perfectly scheduled and our group leader, Melina was wonderful in every way. I give this trip a "highest recommendation".
— Review left November 14, 2025
The one thing I was unhappy about with this program was some of the planning information that was presented. It told us to get TSA approved locks for our luggage and that we would need to lock all our belongings in our hotel room which was not necessary. Also the weight restriction on the internal flight influenced the type of carry on I took resulting in it being more difficult for me and I turned out to be unnessary.
— Review left November 7, 2025
This was an outstanding trip which included highlights of Chile and Argentina. The opportunities to experience the Andes "Lake Crossing" and to witness the power and extent of the Iguazu Falls are not to be missed. Road Scholar offers a thoughtful itinerary for seeing these natural wonders. Our kind and experienced guide Melina skillfully shepherded us through these adventures.
— Review left November 6, 2025
This was a thorough interesting and informative introduction to Chile and Argentina given the number of days of the program. We visited an enormous geographical area and participated in many interesting and fun activities. I highly recommend the program
— Review left November 6, 2025
...exceeded all of my expectations. Well organized, yet flexible. Terrific guides, educational and experiential. T
— Review left November 5, 2025
With the exception of transportation snafus, it was a wonderful experience. Great beauty, useful informaton, interesting people.
— Review left November 4, 2025
Besides seeing the amazing Iguazu Falls, the next remarkable aspect of this trip is you are crossing the continent over the Andes mountains, by land and then lakes as the first settlers to this continent. It is truly unique.
— Review left November 4, 2025
This was a wonderful trip! Melina, our guide, was excellent. She is an excellent communicator, has a great sense of humor and made the trip very enjoyable. She went over and above with her presentations and then making videos at the end highlighting our adventures. I especially liked the variety of activities and being able to be with local families. I would highly recommend this trip.
— Review left April 25, 2025
Getting to know RoadScholar partipants is a rich "trip expericence" in the trip program.
— Review left April 24, 2025
This is definitely a 5 star program. Our guide, Melina Gavira, was excellent and had to pivot so many times because of various strikes and closures, yet never seemed phased by anything. We had so many wonderful experiences in both Chile and Argentina and learned about the history of both countries. Visiting local families and learning about the Mapuche and Guarani people added another layer to each country's story. Although Iguazu Falls was my main reason for going, I found that there were so many other things that I learned and experienced that it was just another wonderful experience among many. We were extremely lucky to have sunshine every day of the trip and enjoyed a cohesive group much to the credit of Melina. Don't miss this one!
— Review left April 15, 2025
This trip through Chile and Argentina was fun, informative, and remarkably well organized. The guides and lecturers were all competent, personable, and interesting. I think we got a real break on weather, perfect throughout our travel. The whole experience was memorable. We are still rehashing in daily.
— Review left April 11, 2025
My main reason for choosing this program was my desire to see Iguazu Falls. They were as fantastic as I imagined! However, the rest of the program was also fantastic! Marcelo was the best group leader! He inspired us daily, promoted everything, and was always there for us. The places we went and the food were also amazing! I highly recommend this program.
— Review left April 8, 2025
The program is exceptional, especially for the visual-type tourist who loves nature beauty.
— Review left March 18, 2025
This program lives up to its billing--bit cities and rural farms, outdoor adventure and local home visits, unique food and regional wines. It's something for everyone.
— Review left March 13, 2025
My wife and I went primarily to visit the lake districts of Chile and Argentina, and Iguazu Falls. The lake crossings, fiord like views and outdoor activities in the Bariloche area were phenomenal. Awe inspiring. Reminded us of our trip up Lake Chelan, Wash. State. Iguazu Falls was our main reason for going on this trip. Incredible. I particularly appreciated that our guide took us on the two main trails and then a third lower trail with different views.
Educational parts. There was nothing frivolous. We learned a lot.
Loved the walks through Santiago and Buenos Aires (but we wish we had the time to see more).
Last, but not least, the meals in individual homes were great, especially at the "Mapuche" home with the amazing talk by a family member, near Puerto Varas. Also, dinner the last night at the beautiful home of another Road Scholar trip leader in Buenos Aires.
— Review left March 13, 2025
A 10/10 experience. Our guide, Horatio was exceptional .
— Review left March 9, 2025
This was a wonderful trip with a fabulous guide in Marcelo Uribe. The program kept us moving and the local guides were all very knowledgeable and interesting. Our group of 16 people were all very compatible and as usual they were friendly and fascinating. I found that we had varied activities that would appeal to many. The accommodations were very nice and were centrally located to make it easy to walk to various restaurants and sites.
I only have one suggestion for a change to the itinerary. I wish that after going to the Devil's Throat at Iguazu Falls, we had done the lower falls before the upper falls. By the time we got done with the upper trail, it was very hot and I didn't feel like I could make it around the lower trail. The lower trail seems to have had better views of the falls and I wish that had been done first, or that we'd had the choice of which trail to do first.
Other than that, the pacing was spot on to what was advertised and I felt between the lectures and local guides we got a real feel for what it would be like to live in Chile or Argentina. Thanks again to Marcelo for keeping us all in line and being a fantastic program host.
— Review left March 6, 2025
This program was sensational. Guides were great. I encourage you to go!
— Review left February 28, 2025
This journey transported us from Chile to Argentina - through Patagonia, sailing across the Andes, flying between snow-capped mountains and volcanoes, and exploring such breath-taking scenery. Our group leader was so organized and personable that all the moving parts of traveling such a wide distance were less challenging than anticipated - and the rewards were just incredible!
— Review left February 24, 2025
This we our first RS trip and it exceeded expectations! The program was well-thought out and obviously well tested during its 26 years of existence. Other participants were interesting, fun and widely-traveled. Our leader, Horacio, offered a lovely combination of competence, humor, and expertise. We'd highly recommend this particular trip and will certainly be considering other RS trips, down the line.
— Review left February 15, 2025
Completely Amazed!
I had no idea that a 2 week trip to Chile and Argentina would have such a profound impact on me. The Andes, the lakes , the art , the people have made a home in my heart and I want to return to each and every place I visited to experience each one all over again . What a wonderful trip to feel truly emerged in the historical highlights of these two counties while also experiencing their present state and taking a peak at the future. The lake crossing from Chile to Argentina which travels through the Andes mountains was surreal. The Iguazú Falls were breathtaking. As Eleanor Roosevelt is credited with commenting upon viewing them: “poor Niagara “. This trip is a good starting point when exploring South America !
— Review left February 4, 2025
This was one of the best trips I have taken. The natural beauty is unsurpassed. It requires a lot of internal travel - pack lightly.
— Review left January 28, 2025
This program covers it all. It was an amazing journey through Chile and Argentina. Experiencing Patagonia on chairlifts, ferries and busses enhanced the experience. Great food, great scenery and great leadership offered by Melina. All the accommodations were quite comfortable and well located.
— Review left January 25, 2025
The combination of crossing the Andes and visiting the Iguazu falls within one week makes this program the best adventure in South America with the most spectacular scenery.
— Review left January 25, 2025
A Great trip with a great group leader Melina
— Review left December 30, 2024
An excellent, well organized and varied tour.
— Review left December 21, 2024
The "wonders of Chile and Argentina" is a great, diverse, well balanced program, with enormous natural beauty, lakes, volcanos and tremendous waterfalls. City strolls are charming and walks/hikes inspiring. Meals are varied, plentiful and delicious. Group leader Melina was incredible
— Review left December 17, 2024
The Wonders of Chile and Argentina is an epic trip! You experience the cultures, histories and cuisines of two fascinating countries and the Patagonia region they share. Santiago and Buenos Aires are highlights as are the smaller towns in between. From crossing the Andes Mountains by boat and bus, floating the Limay River, riding a chairlift to the top of Mt. Campanario and viewing the spectacular Iguaza Falls to visiting a vineyard, a brewery and eating great meals, you have a very special trip in store for your next adventure. Buenos dias!
— Review left December 4, 2024
The Wonders if Chile and Argentina was an exceptional program about countries I had little experience with. The boat rides in the Andes Highlands were a highlight of the trip.
— Review left December 2, 2024
A wonderful trip with the excellent group leader Felipe and the local experts. Introduced to the history, culture, nature, food/wine, and music/dance (Tango) of the areas we visited. Spectacular scenery crossing over the Andes and viewing Iguazu Falls.
— Review left November 26, 2024
Don't hesitate to take this trip! The variety of activities was phenomenal and the food was delicious.
— Review left November 25, 2024
This was an amazing and jam-packed program. The planning was meticulous and the execution flawless.
— Review left November 24, 2024
Great experiences in both Chile and Argentina. Highly recommend this trip. Our group leader Christian was excellent and contributed to the success of the entire trip.
— Review left November 7, 2024
A truly amazing travel experience from beginning to the very last day. If you want to learn about Chile and Argentina this trip is for you. Every day is full of new adventures wonders just as described in the catalog. Every one on our program was extremly satisfied with this program.
— Review left October 31, 2024
Road Scholar rocks!!!
— Review left October 31, 2024
A beautifully organized trip! A wonderful terrific experience.
— Review left October 8, 2024
This trip fulfilled my desire to see a part of the world I knew relatively little about. It was exciting and informative, and Iguazu was the highlight.
— Review left October 7, 2024
Very interesting and many beautiful places, but way too many flights and too much time spent in airports.
— Review left June 3, 2024
This really was a beautiful trip of a lifetime. The balance between urban field trips and nature experiences was superb. The educational part was perfect too. What a wonderful part of our world to discover. Viva Chile and Argentina!!
— Review left April 25, 2024
This program could not have been more amazing!!! It was quite busy but every day was better than the next! The best guides and instructors, the most awesome beauty out doors to enjoy- beyond my expectations.
— Review left April 15, 2024
This is a very interesting trip with lots of variety that gives insight into the cultures and current economic issues in Chile and Argentina. Plus, the scenery is beautiful.
— Review left March 26, 2024
I had an extraordinary experience seeing Chile, Patagonia, Argentina and Iguazu Falls. I loved crossing the Andes, meeting very interesting people and learning about the history of area. Our guide and other participants were amazing.
— Review left March 23, 2024
This was our second Road Scholar tour and both exceeded our expectations. Looking forward to the next RS adventure.
— Review left March 7, 2024
Very good overview of Chile & Argentina. Realize that there's a lot of bus and transportation time/days on this trip, but that's necessary in order to see so many different places in one trip. My favorite part of the trip was southern and Patagonian Chile. You could spend more time there exploring and/or hiking on a different trip, but TBH there's really not much to see/do in Argentina or the rest of Chile, IMO, so if you want to visit them, this is the way to do it--in an overview with travel between sites. This is not a very active tour at all, with the exception of the Iguazu Falls day if you opt to walk both loops. I enjoyed it, just realize there will be lots of sitting and traveling.
— Review left March 5, 2024
The world would be a much better and healthier place if more people could travel in the fashion which we did on this trip. You discover that other people’s history, food, family, and hopes for the future are not much different than your own.
We were very fortunate on our first road scholar trip to have a guide like Melina. Her 20 years of experience, the respect and contacts she’s made along the way with others, her patience in dealing with people unfamiliar with Spanish language were all on display. She helped us feel comfortable, safe, welcome, and loved. It is hard to imagine how she could be surpassed.
As one who has led groups myself I repeatedly observed Melina’s skills.
On a few occasions when leading the group was more like herding cats she showed the firm ability to bring us back together. She did this in a loving way.
One suggestion that could impact future travelers;
When other experts along the way are engaged to give a talk about geography or history it might be helpful to give them some coaching on how to share their information. The speed with which the Spanish language is spoken Can be a hindrance if translation to English is done in the same fashion. Pronunciation and the speed of speaking were occasionally a hindrance to sharing their knowledge.
Thanks for a very positive and memorable trip
Our love to Melina!!!
— Review left March 2, 2024
The wonders of Chile and Argentina are numerous, and this program tries to cover a good many of them. Both Santiago and Buenos Aires are big, interesting cities with much to see. Iguazu Falls was, of course, a big draw for most of us, and it was incredible. But Puerto Varas in Chile and Bariloche in Argentina, both of which are in the Patagonia area, were my favorite places on the trip - smaller towns with more connection to the native peoples of the countries.
This is an active trip, lots of moving around from hotel to hotel, and lots of getting on and off buses and airplanes. (And don’t forget the lake crossing day!) But then you get to see amazing places and hear fascinating history, so it’s worth it!
— Review left February 24, 2024
Great trip. Beautiful scenery. Crossing the Andes by boat and bus was a surprise as I didn't know that the Andes lost elevation as they went south. Iguazu Falls was fantastic. We got there when it opened and got to see the falls with fewer people. All local guides were very knowledgeable and personable. The meals were all great (one exception) and I'm sure no one lost weight. Group Leader Georgina made the trip even better - she was the best. The only issue was that American Airlines delayed (basically cancelled) our flight from Buenos Aires to Miami and I had to pay for a non-AA flight back. Recommend this trip to anyone who has not seen this part of hte world.
— Review left February 13, 2024
A wonderful experience through a variety of environments. Starting in Santiago and ending in Buenos Aires, in between are beautiful lakes, mountains, waterfalls, and the draw-dropping Iguazu Falls. This trip will give you just a taste of the two countries, but covers both cultural and environmental topics.
I do wish the speakers covering the history and economic situations of the two countries had been a bit better. They were a bit dry. The rest of the speakers and the activities were fantastic. The schedule is jam packed, so rest up when you get a chance.
— Review left February 12, 2024
Sailing Across the Andes showed off the beauty of the region which is why we had come on this adventure. The sky was blue, the air was clean, the mountains glistened and each lake was a different color. It was a spectacular day! And the next day was equally as beautiful with a panorama view of the Andes, lakes and Bariloche. Spectacular! It could not have been more perfect!
— Review left February 5, 2024
This is a very full and exciting program. You will be on the go and have the extra pleasure of two family meals prepared just for the group. Both very welcoming and so interesting. So much to see and do and learn. Excellent program and beyond excellent leader.
— Review left January 23, 2024
This was an outstanding educational program to learn about the Patagonia region and two countries that have such different histories with immigration, culture, and foods. The group leader, local guides, field trips, and walks through nature were all helpful to understand the unique countries. I was very interested in the immigration stories, histories, and how both countries were populated from different European immigrants. This is one of the best Road Scholar international tours (#28 so far) and I highly recommend the program to see the Patagonia areas in Chile and Argentina.
— Review left January 20, 2024
This was an eye-opening, varied trip, helped along by an experienced, helpful leader and local experts. Baraloche had amazing vistas, and the scenery while taking boats and buses across the Andes was remarkable. Accommodations were top quality, and the good to excellent dining usually featured entree choices and included beer or wine. At Iguazu Falls a bridge had been swept away, so we couldn't see the Devil's Throat, but the falls we saw were great (and I have no desire to go back just to see the highlight). Horatio, the leader, needed to make some adjustments in the schedule, and handled them well. For instance, in Buenos Aires we arrived at the time of the presidential inauguration, so he changed some of our sightseeing. My wife and I planned to leave the tour early, and Horatio came with me to check out our first independent transportation step. The group of 24 was congenial and interesting, and generally kept to the schedule well, even the frequent "early" starts, typically at 8:00 AM. The days were full, with relatively little free time, but that's what we signed up for.
— Review left January 12, 2024
If you are a world traveller, sailing across the Andes should be on your bucket list.
— Review left December 27, 2023
The diversity of experiences on this program were astounding. So much nature, two major cities and several smaller ones. Every local expert and lecturer was enthralling and our group leader, Marisa, was outstanding. Be ready to eat a lot of wonderful food!
— Review left December 22, 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary and Horacio Cavilli, our group leader, was exceptional. He has an excellent sense of humor and was very communicative. We loved the diversity of the trip, with visits to big cities (Santiago and Buenos Aires) as well as more remote areas. Our hotels were excellent with lake and mountain views in Puerto Varas and Bariloche. While crossing the Andes by boat was a long day, it was still a fantastic experience. Iguazu Falls is definitely one of the highlights. While in Iguazu, we took advantage of the proximity to Paraguay and Brazil to make a quick visit by taxi.
While the presidential inauguration in Buenos Aires put a damper on our schedule, it was circumstances beyond the control of Horacio and Road Scholar. As the program ends in Buenos Aires, we again added another country by taking a ferry to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay for a day trip.
— Review left December 21, 2023
A perfect trip in every regard. We had a small group (11 people), beautiful weather every day, and the best group leader anyone could hope for, Marisa Zeidan. The itinerary was thoughtfully designed, so that we saw spectacular natural beauty, toured two beautiful South American capital cities, dined with lovely families on two evenings, and learned lots about the history and culture of the places we visited. The local experts who guided certain parts of the tour were all well informed, very friendly, and a pleasure to meet. The same goes for the people who were recruited to deliver introductory lectures. The accommodations were all lovely and convenient for solo exploring. I had high expectations for this trip, and the actual adventure exceeded them all.
— Review left December 21, 2023
Our guide Marissa made Wonders of Chile and Argentina a special and highly memorable experience!
— Review left December 13, 2023
This is the best RS trip that I've been on (8 trips)! Marisa Zeidan, our group leader, was fantastic! Some of the highlights were visiting the homes of Chilean and Argentinean families for dinner. The scenery of Bariloche and Iguazu Falls was amazing. The tango was cool, also. I want to go back again and see these countries!!
— Review left November 24, 2023
This is a tour packed with information and activities, taking you through many temperature variations and locales - cities, farms, mountains, huge falls, ski lifts, rafting on a river and all in two fascinating countries in South America that I knew little about before. I highly recommend this trip - the local experts, and especially our group leader, Marisa, are exceptional.
— Review left November 23, 2023
If you are curious about a place or have a connection to a place you would like to deepen, look into trips Road Scholar may offer there and take advantage of the opportunity to learn first hand about it by experiencing it in person. Travel with other interested individuals and expert guides with good supports.
— Review left November 22, 2023
A wonderful trip. It was well organized and Marisa was a delight as the group leader. The local guides were also excellent and the local 'experts" usually had interesting information to transmit about the history, economy and politics. The two visits to people's residences were a plus. The group all got along and interacted with each other.
— Review left November 21, 2023
One of the best tours we have taken. Maris was a perfect guide that made the trip a lot of fun and interesting..
— Review left November 21, 2023
This tour exceeded my expectations. The itinerary was well designed to see a variety of climates, cities and small towns. Our tour leader Marisa was exceptional and made the tour so interesting and fun. We would like to travel with her on another Road Scholar trip. There were many highlights but seeing Iguazu Falls was one of them. We also really enjoyed the visits to the farmhouse and having dinner in a home in Buenos Aires. I would highly recommend this tour!
— Review left November 21, 2023
This Road Scholar tour was a wonderful experience and met all of our expectations. We now feel a real connection to a part of the world we had never visited before. As an added benefit, we became friends with a number of delightful fellow travelers. Here is a video of some of the tour's highlights that I've posted on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSoMBV9kXWg
— Review left April 8, 2023
What an amazing trip. We explored 2 amazing large cities, several smaller towns and then the forests and Iguazu Falls. The experience with local families added to the enjoyment and educational value of the trip. Our group, Marisa, is a true treasure. All the various forms of transportation needed for this trip were expertly handled by her. She was genuinely concerned about everyone’s comfort and needs. The trip to Iguazu Falls alone would make this trip worthwhile.
— Review left April 8, 2023
Program 20789 is extraordinary!
— Review left April 2, 2023
Wonders of Chile and Argentina was fantastic! Highly Recommend!
— Review left March 29, 2023
Pretrip: I was disappointed with handling a problem as I saw it. I called 4 times to change my info from on=line topaper Every person told me they took care of it? On my 5th call I was told it wasn’t going to happen. The first 4 just told me what I wanted to hear.
Trip: our guide was very good He went out of his way to meet everyone’s wishes/needs. The days were very busy and some downtime would have been nice In order to enjoy pools etc. at the hotel. Some unpleasant incidences recruit on her trip i.e. a trip to the hospital for one and more than one robbery. They were all handled with expertise and kindness. Although the description of the trip was very explicit regarding activity and meals, eating after 8pm was still difficult. Meals were wonderful. All of the lectures were informative and interesting . The scenery ,especially the Falls, was breathtaking.People in general were friendly and very helpful. FYI: at start of trip in Syracuse New York, we were told we could not have boarding passes because Because we didn’t have a particular “paper”. She was unable to tell us what the paper was. After an hour of calling road scholar and American Airlines another person at the desk a person boarding pass when we called the emergency line for Road scholar because it was before 9 AM. She was very nice but I am able to give us any direction. The desk was unable to provide us with the paper is it turned out the first person had read it wrong. By the time this was figured out the initial person,the “Supervisor” was no where. To be found. If someone hadn’t stepped in. We would’ve missed our our flight and our connection and things would not have turned out wellu
— Review left March 16, 2023
We loved this tour: From visiting the Chili capital, Santiago, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valparaiso; seeing and experiencing the Lake Districts in both Chili and Argentina; and crossing the Andes by boat on these Lakes to seeing the Iguazu Falls in Brazil and exploring the Falls upclose in Argentina, this was a memorable tour, highlighted by the incredible Iguazu Falls.
— Review left March 16, 2023
We just completed another fabulous Road Scholar trip this time to Chile & Argentina. I love how well organized the trips are. They have every little detail covered. All the hotels are very nice & comfortable, the meals are great and the transportation is well thought out. The real reason I travel with Road Scholar is their focus on learning & appreciating different histories & cultures. I like the use of local guides & meals at locals homes. I will continue to use Road Scholar for my travel.
— Review left March 15, 2023
This trip was delayed for us, which increased the anticipation. We were not disappointed. We got lucky with weather, and felt privileged to have Marisa as our guide. She went above and beyond every day. So many memories, so many pictures!
— Review left March 7, 2023
Some things in life have to be experienced to be believed, Iguazu Falls is one of those. I had seen pictures, and heard about it, but it was more than I imagined, and much more than I had been told. It was literally breathtaking.
— Review left February 28, 2023
Fantastic guide (Marcel Gonzalez) and can-do participants and an amazing itinerary that went from urban, to rural, to fabulous outings in nature made this experience unique. I learned a lot about political, environmental, economic and cultural issues in Chile and Argentina. Tour requisites are openness, curiosity, adaptability, stamina, energy, and physical capability. Definitely "Keep the Pace Plus"!
— Review left February 15, 2023
Wonders of Chile & Argentina is a TERRIFIC Road Scholar program! The group leader, Horacio Cavilli, was absolutely FANTASTIC!! We had wonderful daily adventures with knowledgeable guides and speakers! So glad we took this tour.
— Review left February 15, 2023
This program was packed with activities and educational opportunities. Several of us opted for extra 2 or three days before, and 2 or three days after the program for additional exploration outside the scheduled activities and enhanced our experience significantly.
— Review left January 27, 2023
It was an amazing trip. Our guide was excellent. The area and people were beautiful. Very pleased I went. Highly reccomend.
— Review left January 9, 2023
I was very impressed with the trip to Chile and Argentina. As always, the people traveling with RS were fantastic. Our guides were capable and very knowledgeable. I was never bored because the trip is packed full of sightseeing events. The Iguazu Falls in both Brazil and Argentina are incredible but I must say the Brazilian side is unbelievably beautiful. Thank you, Roads Scholar for a wonderful 4th trip with your company. I have already signed up for the Winter in Greece trip.
— Review left December 30, 2022
Absolutely great tour guide, Horatio, and an amazing program scope and depth coverage in the itinerary.
— Review left November 18, 2022
I wondered how we could travel two large countries (Chile/Argentina) in two weeks, but this program had a great mix of well timed interesting urban and nature activities. Crossing the Andes by boat and bus,Iguazu Falls and a traditional meal in the country were highlights, but all of the activities helped me to appreciate the culture there.
— Review left November 17, 2022
The trip was a terrific way to learn a little about Chile and Argentina. It will also expose you to the beauty of the Andes mountains and the majesty of Iquazu Falls.
— Review left November 15, 2022
This is only my 2nd Road Scholar Trip. I would highly recommend it! The scenery and variety of transportation is outstanding. To see Iguazu Falls (one of the 7 wonders of the world) and take boats and buses across the Andes and all the gorgeous views is well worth it.
— Review left November 15, 2022
The best parts of this trip were the two places in northern Patagonia - Puerto Varas and San Carlos de Bariloche. The hotels in these two locations and the beautiful lakes and history were the highlight of this trip. Be careful at the Santiago airport and be sure you are met by someone legitimate. The small size of the group was wonderful as well as our great leader, Marcel. The walk at Iguazu Falls is spectacular but well over 5 miles in total on elevated catwalks that you can see through but they do have handrails - bring your umbrella/poncho that you will need when you get close to the falls.
— Review left February 13, 2020
This trip was amazing! The small group size added to the enjoyment.
— Review left February 13, 2020
Highly recommend this program for anyone wanting more than just a taste of these two beautiful countries...and their people.
— Review left February 1, 2020
Chile and Argentina, country and culture can be explored in a well laid out, organized, thorough and educational trip that leaves little untouched and begs to sign up for further travel to explore other parts of South America.
— Review left January 30, 2020
I've been in travel industry for 40 years, traveled with moderate to high end tour operators however this was my first ROAD SCHOLAR experience. I feel I thoroughly enjoyed my new experiences, learned more with Road Scholar. Liked the small group size, excellent tour director & local guides, loved the small local restaurants & entertainment. I will travel with Road Scholar again!! Kathy from Denver CO.
— Review left January 29, 2020
This is definitely and "on the go" tour and you can expect to see and learn a lot about these important countries...both beautiful, both making great strides forward after troubled recent pasts. What an opportunity to be in the Andes and at one of the world's great wonders, Iguazu Falls.
— Review left March 11, 2019
This is a varied and outstanding program. We recommend it highly.
— Review left March 8, 2019
This was a fabulous trip to South America. Our escort, Horacio Cavilli ,was outstanding as were the local guides at each place we visited. I have traveled with various companies the past 45 years, and Road Scholar far surpasses any. The itineraries are varied to suit many types of individuals , as are the activities planned at each city or town. I have never witnessed a more caring and knowledgeable tour escort, who was constantly concerned about the well being and satisfaction of his tour participants. It was a fantastic experience from beginning to end, and I am already planning my next Road Scholar tour.
— Review left February 5, 2019
As if Iguazu Falls were not enough, this trip is much more than that. It has a packed itinerary with unexpected delights every day. You will come away with a real understanding of these two very different very interesting countries. This was one of our best trips ever.
— Review left January 23, 2019