Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Brazil, Argentina Tour

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Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, and Buenos Aires

Day 1	Rio de Janeiro
Day 2	Rio de Janeiro/Samba Dinner Show
Day 3	Rio de Janeiro/City Tour/Christ the Redeemer Statue (Corcovado)/Sugar Loaf Mountain
Day 4	Rio de Janeiro
Day 5	Rio de Janeiro/Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
Day 6	Iguazu Falls (Argentinean Side)/Great Adventure Tour
Day 7	Iguazu Falls/Buenos Aires/Tango Dinner Show
Day 8	Buenos Aires/Panoramic City Tour
Day 9	Buenos Aires/Fiesta Gaucha
Day 10	Buenos Aires

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This tour includes accommodations for 8 nights (3 nights in Rio de Janeiro, 2 nights in Iguazu, and 3 nights in Buenos Aires), and 11 meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners).

Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, and Buenos Aires

Brazil and Argentina are the two largest countries in South America and offer some amazing destinations. Beginning in Rio de Janeiro, you will enjoy its famous beaches, Samba music, Christ the Redeemer statue (Corcovado), and Sugarloaf Mountain. You will then visit the spectacular Iguazu Falls on the border with Argentina, and Buenos Aires, with its rich history, fascinating neighborhoods, and Tango music. The last part of your trip will be a visit to an authentic estancia outside of the city to experience the Gaucho lifestyle.

Activities: Cultural/historical sightseeing, jeep riding, zodiac boating, and hiking.

Day 1: Rio de Janeiro

Depart to Rio de Janeiro via overnight flight.

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro/Samba Dinner Show

After passing through immigration and customs, proceed to the reception area, where our inbound services representative will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will be greeted and then transferred to your hotel. In the evening, you will have dinner at one of Rio's liveliest barbecue houses followed by a real Samba show with 'mulatas' and 'batuqueiros' showing you Brazilian rhythms, folklore and fancy carnival costumes. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro. (D)

Note: Check-in time in Rio de Janeiro is typically 2:00 PM. We can request early check-in for you but cannot guarantee it.

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro/City Tour/Christ the Redeemer Statue (Corcovado)/Sugar Loaf Mountain

This tour begins with a panoramic city tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro, passing by the Sambodrome and the pyramid-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral. You will pass Cinelandia square, and historical buildings such as the Municipal Theatre, the National Library, and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Then, you will go to the Cosme Velho train station. The cog wheel train will climb up through the Tijuca Rainforest and bring you to the steps of the Christ the Redeemer Statue (Corcovado). At 2,300 ft. above sea level, you will have a breathtaking view of the City of Rio de Janeiro, the Guanabara Bay, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the nine mile Rio-Niteroi Bridge, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean. Barbeque lunch. In the afternoon, you will drive along Rio's famous beaches to the Praia Vermelha cable car station where you will be taken to the Urca Mountain (mid-way station) with its gardens and look-out points. Then, the second part of the ride will take you to the peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain, 1,300 ft. above sea level. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro. (B,L)

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro

Free day. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro. (B)

Day 5: Rio de Janeiro/Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)

Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls. Upon arrival, you will have a 1 and ½ hour tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. Located in Iguazu National Park, these spectacular falls are comprised of 275 individual cascades, and are more than 1.90 miles wide and 260 ft. high. You will walk along the main trail (one mile) on a catwalk above the lower Iguazu River to the series of falls that comprise the Devil's Throat. Then you will take an elevator to an observation deck for a spectacular panoramic view of the falls. At the end of this tour, you will be transferred to your hotel on the Argentinian side. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. (B)

Day 6: Iguazu Falls (Argentinean Side)/Great Adventure Tour

In the morning, you will return to Iguazu Falls to view the falls from the Argentinian side and for the Great Adventure Tour. On the Argentinian side of the falls, you will visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the biodiversity of the jungle and the culture and history of the surrounding area. You can also take the Ecological Forest Train to the Garganta del Diable (Devil's Throat) Station and the Cataratas Station, which will take you to the upper and lower circuits, and other walking trails. In the afternoon, you will have the Great Adventure Tour. First, you will ride semi-rigid zodiac boats to reach the bottom of San Martin, Bosetty, Tres Mosqueteros and Canon de Garganta del Diablo falls and down the river rapids up to Puerto Macuco (two miles from the falls). Then, you will ride in an open jeep along the rainforest, observing the local flora and fauna with the aid of specialized guides. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. (B)

Day 7: Iguazu Falls/Buenos Aires/Tango Dinner Show

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Our inbound services representative will be holding a sign with your name on it at the reception area. You will be greeted and then transferred to your hotel. In the evening, you will enjoy a typical Argentine dinner and wine, and a Tango show with a re-creation of the original style and melancholic rhythms of the 1940's. The impressive lyrics will be interpreted by some of the best singers in the city. You will also hear some folk music from the Altiplano region of the country. Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B,D)

Day 8: Buenos Aires/Panoramic City Tour

In the afternoon, you will have a panoramic city tour of Buenos Aires. This tour will cover the most important sights in the city. You will visit the impressive National Congress (the Parliament), the Civic Centre, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the headquarters of the executive branch of the government, and the town Hall. You will also see one of the best Opera Houses in the world. The tour will continue with a visit to the neighborhood of San Telmo, and you will learn about its history. On Sundays, you will be able to enjoy a flea market. You will go next to La Boca, known for its colorful architecture and for being the first port in Buenos Aires. This neighborhood was originally settled by Italian immigrants. You will also visit the Palermo and Recoleta areas of the city and modern neighborhoods such as Puerto Madero, with big mansions and great parks. Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B)

Day 9: Buenos Aires/Fiesta Gaucha

In the morning, you will have an excursion to the Argentine countryside; where you will enjoy a day on a ranch 'estancia' and discover its traditional dance and music, and experience a true 'Festival Gaucho'. Typical 'empanadas' (meat pies) and superb Argentinean wine will be offered. Later, you will enjoy a delicious Argentine-style barbecue. This will be followed by a folkloric show with singing and dancing, a demonstration of the 'gaucho' skills of horseback riding and rodeo, a horse exhibition, and 'the sortija' (ring race). You may also ride a horse or typical carriage to have a better feel for the 'gauchos' way of life. Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B,L)

Day 10: Buenos Aires

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to your final destination. (B)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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