Ragazzi Boys’ Chorus – Chile/Argentina

Dear Kent,

I’m so delighted to be able to introduce you to Chile and Argentina (and a little of Uruguay!) and to guide you through the ideas for your possible performance tour.

Your travel experience is completely personalized to meet your musical goals and travel desires; our service will be utterly seamless, and your peace of mind totally assured thanks to our guaranteed prices without surcharge or supplement and our industry-leading protection plans.

And what truly sets your Encore experience apart from any other?

Maybe it’s our spectacular venues, handpicked for their ability to enchant and engage, coupled with guaranteed audiences to elevate every performance.  Or our world-leading tour managers who bring every destination to life and handle the tiniest detail.

Of course it could also be our meticulous planning, personal attention and comprehensive support before, during and after your tour! Being permanently based in Europe gives me a unique perspective on the destination, and there’s no substitute for having experienced it personally!

Whatever you need, an Encore tour transcends the ordinary and gives you a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Let Encore Tours make your dream performance tour a reality!

Let’s talk soon!
Julian

617 958 9501


Your Encore Benefits

We do not raise our prices based on currency fluctuations in the marketplace. This alleviates any unwelcome currency surcharges during the planning period or immediately prior to travel.

Our Tour Managers are repeatedly evaluated and praised as being the best in educational travel, and they are available to you 24 hours per day. The tour manager stays in the same hotel as the group, and coordinates hotel check-ins, restaurant reservations, and concert venue availability and rehearsal time. These representatives also deliver the educational portion of the tour with detailed historical commentary during travel.

Peace of mind comes standard when you travel with Encore. Every traveler is automatically enrolled in our Basic Protection Plan, which includes medical coverage while on tour and limited trip interruption benefits—so you’re covered if the unexpected happens. For those who want even more flexibility and confidence in their plans, our Ultimate and Ultimate-Plus Protection Plans offer expanded medical coverage, greater trip interruption benefits, and the ability to cancel for any reason up to four days before departure and receive a full refund.

Encore Tours and our parent company, ACIS, carry a $50 million general liability insurance policy to protect our groups.  In addition, as an Active Member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), we post a $1 million indemnity bond as part of USTOA’s Travelers Assistance Program.

Register 30 or more participants with Encore Tours and we will award your group a FREE weekend getaway for two to Paris or London over Veteran’s Day Weekend or Martin Luther King Day Weekend. We have had ensembles raise over $20,000 using this gift as a raffle prize.

Join Encore staff for our annual Prelude event, a free professional development weekend for ensemble directors and a guest that takes place in a different musically rich international destination.

“Incredible! I cherished every moment. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Such experiences would have been impossible on my own. Being pampered in this manner and witnessing the professionalism and luxury that Encore embodies was an absolute delight.” – 2024 Prelude attendee

We are excited to offer the choice of group billing or direct billing and will gladly work with your preference. With group billing you will receive an invoice with each participant’s balance and payment due prior to the due date.  If you decide to enroll your group in direct billing Encore will mail invoices to each participant for all payments due. Accounts can also be accessed 24 hours a day on our website and payments can be made online with MasterCard and Visa for no additional cost. This is the suggested payment plan, however you can adjust it according to the group’s needs.

Automatic Payments Plan 

Encore offers an auto-pay option for all participants signed up for individual billing. Enrollment in the plan is free and funds are withdrawn from the participant’s checking account on a regular basis, with the last payment being processed 45 days prior to departure.

Encore has offices overseas in the event of an emergency. In addition, US staff are always available to ensure you are receiving a quality travel experience, before, during and after your concert tour. All land arrangements including concert bookings and promotion are provided directly by Encore’s affiliate offices, offering the highest quality services and the very best value to our clients.

Enhance your professional development! Directors and participants have the opportunity to earn graduate-level credits through their tour experience and participation in our Prelude events. These educational opportunities not only enrich your tour but also contribute to your lifelong learning and professional growth.

Tour Inclusions

  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Internal flight between Santiago and Buenos Aires
  • Airport and airline taxes, and fuel surcharges
  • 9 nights accommodations at conveniently located 4-star hotels
  • Roundtrip fast ferry for day visit to Uruguay
  • Rooming in twin room occupancy.
  • Breakfast and dinner daily (may be replaced with lunch to adapt to your itinerary
  • All sightseeing and entrances as in the itinerary
  • Private deluxe air-conditioned motor coaches and drivers
  • Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout your program (1 per bus)
  • Basic gratuities for the tour manager and bus drivers
  • Arrangements for 4-5 concert performance opportunities
  • Rental of an electronic keyboard where required
  • All concert arrangements include venue rental and allocation, all necessary concert permits, all pre-concert advertisement, and on-site concert assistance
  • Pre-concert rehearsal time, where possible
  • Vox Headsets (European tours only)

What’s Not Included?

  • Baggage Fees imposed by the airlines
  • Specific seat assignments/allocations on flights 
  • Instrument and sheet music stands  
  • Any meals not listed in your itinerary 
  • Printed programs for the concerts 

Pricing Options

TravelersPriceNo of
Buses
80$5,6992
90$5,6492
105$5,5992

Based on “Land and Air” out of San Fransisco accommodating the group in TWIN rooms

NB: buses in Argentina have between 55 and 60 seats per bus

Prices given without free spots: all travelers paying same amount indicated above

Payment Deadlines

DateAmount
May 30, 2025$500
August 31, 2025$1,000
October 31, 2025$1,000
January 15, 2026$1,000
Feb 25, 2026Balance due

Provisional suggestion only, subject to further discussion

Sample Performance Venues

Please note that venues are not confirmed until expressly stated by your Program Consultant.

Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre

Santiago

The Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre, located in downtown Santiago, was inaugurated in 1972 and redeveloped in 2010 as a leading venue for the performing arts. Designed with a focus on modern acoustics and flexible staging, it hosts a wide range of concerts, theater, and cultural events. Well-suited for orchestras, choirs, and bands, the center offers contemporary performance spaces within an architecturally significant complex.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

Santiago

Construction of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago began in 1748 and concluded in 1840 after earlier churches were destroyed by earthquakes. Designed by Joaquín Toesca in a baroque neoclassical style, it stands at the heart of Santiago’s Plaza de Armas and serves as the seat of the Archbishop. Well-suited for choral performances, the cathedral features a 19th-century organ and remains an important venue for sacred music.

Sample Hotels

Traveling on a performance trip is a moving experience, and our goal is to ensure that all travelers have a life-changing experience. We also know that time is money, and comfort is essential. That’s why, when you’re touring with Encore, you will always stay in well-located, three- or four-star hotels—right in the heart of the destination you came to see.

Four Points by Sheraton Santiago

Santiago

Located in the vibrant Providencia district, the Four Points by Sheraton Santiago offers a comfortable and modern stay ideal for both business and leisure travelers. This 4-star hotel features spacious rooms, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and an inviting on-site restaurant. Guests will enjoy easy access to Santiago’s top attractions, including Costanera Center and the city’s bustling cultural hubs.

Hotel Presidente

Buenos Aires

The 4-star Hotel Presidente Buenos Aires offers classic comfort and a prime location in the Recoleta district, perfect for business and leisure travelers. Its soundproofed rooms feature city views and modern amenities, complemented by on-site parking, Wi-Fi in public areas, and a daily continental breakfast. Within walking distance of Teatro Opera Allianz, Autoria Shop, and transport links like Court subway station, the hotel provides easy access to top attractions. Just a 15-minute drive from Jorge Newbery Airport, it ensures a convenient and sophisticated stay.

Hotel NH Buenos Aires Tango

Buenos Aires

Ideally located in the cultural heart of Buenos Aires, NH Buenos Aires Tango blends contemporary comfort with authentic Argentinian charm. This modern 4-star hotel features sleek guest rooms, a fitness center, an elegant restaurant, and effortless access to the city’s celebrated theaters, plazas, and cultural landmarks—perfect for travelers seeking style and convenience in a vibrant setting.

Have any additional questions? Reach out to your program manager directly, or contact us for any assistance.

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