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| VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL |
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| Trip Planning |
| South America & Iguassu Falls |
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| Travel Documentation [top] |
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A passport is required for this trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the scheduled
return date of your vacation. Bring with you a photocopy of the pages
of your passport that contain your personal information and extra
passport photographs. These are useful in the event of loss. |
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| Passport and Visa [top] |
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The following information applies to U.S. citizens only.
Those travelling on other than a U.S. passport must
contact the embassies or consulates of the countries to be visited for
further information and special requirements.
| Country | Passport | Visa |
| Argentina | Y | N |
| Brazil | Y | Y |
| Chile | Y | N |
| Peru | Y | N |
A Chilean entry fee of $131 per person for US citizens is collected
upon your air arrival at Santiago. This is a reciprocal tax and cannot
be paid in advance. The entry fee for Canadian citizens is
approximately $132 per person. The entry tax must be paid in cash or by
credit card.
A Brazilian visa is required prior to your arrival. Information will be sent at 100 days prior to your departure. Please refer to Generations Visa at http://www.genvisa.com for up to date requirements and application fees.
NOTE: Non-U.S. citizens or passport holders, it is your responsibility
to contact their local Embassy or Consulate for requirements which will
vary from above.
Please Note: Due to heightened security measures, passengers arriving
in Brazil may go through intensive security checks that include the
taking of photographs and/or fingerprints. U.S. citizens can expect
long delays when entering Brazil either by air or land.
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Transportation:
Air and Motorcoach Routing
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| Routing |
Via |
Travel Time |
| Optional Pre-Extension |
| Home City / Miami, Florida |
Air |
Varies according to city |
| U.S. Gateway (Miami)* / Lima, Peru |
Air |
5 hours, 30 min |
| Lima / Cuzco, Peru |
Air |
1 hour, 15 min |
| Cuzco / Aguas Calientes, Peru |
Train / Motorcoach |
3 hours, 30 min |
| Aguas Calientes / Cuzco |
Train / Motorcoach |
8 hours** |
| Cuzco / Lima, Peru |
Air |
6 hours*** |
| Lima / Santiago, Chile |
Air |
3 hours, 20 min |
| Base Program |
| Home City / Miami, Florida |
Air |
Varies according to city |
| U.S. Gateway (Miami)* / Santiago, Chile |
Air |
8 hours, 30 min |
| Santiago / Santa Cruz, Chile |
Motorcoach |
6 hours*** |
| Santa Cruz / Santiago, Chile |
Motorcoach |
2 hours, 30 min |
| Santiago / Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Air |
2 hours |
| Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu, Argentina |
Air |
1 hours, 50 min |
| Puerto Iguazu / Iguassu Falls, Brazil |
Motorcoach |
6 hours** |
| Iguassu Falls / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Air |
1 hour, 55 min |
| Rio de Janeiro / U.S. Gateway (Miami)* |
Air |
8 hours, 35 min. |
| Miami / Home City |
Air |
Varies according to city |
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* Travel times based on Miami gateway. Nonstop service is subject to availability
** Includes stops for sightseeing and/or lunch en route.
Please Note: The checked luggage allowance on yours flight from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu and from Iguassu to Rio de Janeiro is 40 pounds per person. |
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| Flight Information [top] |
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When planning your flights, Vantage considers each airline's reputation for quality, service, and routing options to the destination. Vantage selects flights that both serve our groups' needs and ensure the best balance of quality and cost. Our flight team members will do their utmost to select flights that will get you to your destination as quickly and easily as possible. Click here for more information on flights.
First and Business Class Airfare Upgrades
Many of our programs offer first and/or Business Class upgrades, for more information, please visit our Customer Service page - Flight Information page.
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| Country | Time Difference |
| Argentina | + 2 hours |
| Brazil | - 2 hours |
| Chile | + 1 hours |
| Peru | - 1 hours |
Note: The above times are based on Eastern Standard Time.
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| Vaccination Notes [top] |
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The Brazilian Ministry of Health is advising that all travelers going to regions of risk of yellow fever take the yellow fever vaccine. It is not required, but it is recommended (this applies fo Iguassu, Brasilia and Manaus).- The vaccine should be taken 10 days prior to entering the infected region
- It is suggested that the vaccine be taken by those people over 6 months of age and those who do not suffer from a weakened immune system
- The Ministry of Health is producing informational materials to be posted at all airports, bus stations, tourism agencies and common tourist points in Brazil
- For more information, check on htp://www.cdc.gov
At this time, vaccinations are not mandatory for this tour. However, it
is strongly recommended that you check with your personal physician to
verify your particular needs. For more information on health-related
issues while travelling overseas, contact the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) by logging onto http://www.cdc.gov/travel/
or by calling toll-free 1-800-311-3435.
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these requirements change, you will be notified in the mailing
approximately 120 days prior to departure. All entry requirements and
fees are subject to change without advance notification by action of
the government and port authorities. Vantage is not responsible for any
additional charges resulting from such changes.
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