09 Day - The Best of Brazil & Argentina
From Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires
Itinerary & Map
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description.
DAY 1: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL.
Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, home to white-sand beaches and host of the 2016 Summer Olympics! After arrival, settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free time exploration.
DAY 2: RIO DE JANEIRO.
Sprawling between majestic granite peaks and the blue South Atlantic, Rio is a city of beauty, wonder, and energy. Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide begins with a drive along Rio’s famed Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana beaches. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of CORCOVADO to view the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and enjoy 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below. Your afternoon is free to explore—perhaps join an optional excursion to a nearby favela for a glimpse into the life of these colorful communities that nearly 20% of the people call home.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: RIO DE JANEIRO.
A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the famous beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS.
A morning flight takes you to IGUASSU FALLS, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Upon arrival, journey to the Brazilian side of the falls to see the mammoth series of 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thundering roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience!
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: IGUASSU FALLS.
Cross the border for a visit of the Argentine side of IGUASSU FALLS. Begin with a short ride on the open-air ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN through the rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down into the Devil’s Throat. Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of endemic birds, as well as flora from the area.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, an orientation tour familiarizes you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafés, and charming shops.
Measls: Breakfast
DAY 7: BUENOS AIRES.
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the city’s landmarks, including the Teatro Colón Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House), and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also, visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods, and RECOLETA CEMETERY, where Eva Perón is buried. End your day with an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous TANGO SHOW highlighting the alluring dance that is so popular here.
Measls: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8: BUENOS AIRES.
Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to visit a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch.
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 9: BUENOS AIRES.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodations:
BUENOS AIRES Kenton Palace (F)
IGUASSU FALLS Recanto Park (F)
RIO DE JANEIRO Windsor Plaza (F) or Windsor Excelsior Copacabana (F)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Sightseeing:
RIO DE JANEIRO
Guided sightseeing, visit Corcovado to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer
IGUASSU FALLS
Guided sightseeing of the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the falls; Ecological Jungle train ride
BUENOS AIRES
Guided sightseeing, visit Recoleta Cemetery; Tango show and dinner
UNESCO World Heritage
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
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Iguazu National Park
Transportation:
Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring
MEALS
8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Indicative Cost : Per Person (In USD)
Notes:
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Prices based on double room occupancy.
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The seats are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
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Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
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