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| VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL |
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| Trip Planning |
| South America Explorer |
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Trip Planning |
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Climate |
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What to Pack
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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 |
| Chile | Y | N |
| Falkland Islands | Y | N |
| Uruguay | Y | N |
Please note that for cruises from Santiago to Buenos Aires, a visa reciprocity tax of $131 per person for U.S. citizens will be required to be paid upon entry. This information is subject to change at any time by the government.
Should the above requirements change, you will be
notified in a mailing prior to departure. All visa, 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. For up-to-date information, contact Generation Visa at http://www.genvisa.com
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| Routing |
Via |
Travel Time |
| Santiago to Buenos Aires |
| Home City / U.S. Gateway* |
Air |
Varies |
| U.S. Gateway* / Santiago, Chile |
Air |
8 hours, 30 minutes |
| Santiago / Valparaiso, Chile |
Motorcoach |
4 hours, 30 minutes** |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina / U.S. Gateway* |
Air |
8 hours, 45 minutes |
| Buenos Aires to Santiago |
| Home City / U.S. Gateway* |
Air |
Varies |
| U.S. Gateway* / Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Air |
8 hours, 30 minutes |
| Valparaiso, Chile / Santiago, Chile |
Motorcoach |
4 hours** |
| Santiago / U.S. Gateway* |
Air |
8 hours, 30 minutes |
| U.S. Gateway* / Home City |
Air |
Varies |
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* On this program, several different gateways are utilized depending on your city of origin. The travel time is from the Miami gateway.
** Includes time for sightseeing
Please Note: Travel times are based on Miami gateway and are approximate, and may vary. Due to schedule and routing changes made by airlines, some of the routings shown above may include stops or connections that are not listed. |
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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 |
| Chile | + 1 hours |
| Argentina | + 2 hours |
| Falkland Islands | + 2 hours |
| Uruguay | + 2 hours |
Note: The above times are based on Eastern Standard Time.
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| Vaccination Notes [top] |
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At this time, vaccinations are not required for your cruise; however, we advise 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 visiting http://www.cdc.gov/travel or calling toll free 1 (800)232-4636.
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