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Argentina Tour- 6 Argentina and Brasil Highlights
9 days/7 nights (Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu Falls 1, Buenos Aires 3) Day 2 BUENOS AIRES Upon your arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met, assisted & transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps explore the colorful neighborhoods of La Boca & San Telmo with its charming outdoor cafes. Visit Florida Avenue for fine shopping & the artist’s market in Caminito or experience the city’s nightlife for which Buenos Aires is famous. B Day 1 USA-BUENOS AIRES Depart USA via overnight flight to Buenos Aires.  Day 5 BUENOS AIRES-IGUASSU FALLS Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transferal to your hotel. Located near the Junction of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay in the Iguassu National Park, one of the largest reserves of subtropical jungle, the cataracts are formed by 275 different cascades spanning two and half miles across. In the afternoon, take a tour of the falls (Argentinian side) and admire the beauty and abundance of one of the world’s great natural wonders. B  Day 7 RIO DE JANEIRO (CORCOVADO) A drive through the city takes you to the Cosme Velho train station. The cog-wheeled train will climb up through the Tijuca Rain Forest to Corcovado Mountain about 2200 feet above sea level and to the steps of the 125-foot statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio’s landmark. You will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, the Guanabara Bay, Rio & Niteroy 9-mile bridge, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. B Day 6 IGUASSU FALLS-RIO DE JANEIRO Today you will fly to Rio. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transferal to your hotel. Rio is a sophisticated center of culture, music, dance and legendary nightlife, it is woven between 20 miles of white sand beaches trimmed by green, rolling peaks, its breathtaking beauty has made it one of the world’s most attractive cities. Remainder of the day is at leisure. B Day 3 BUENOS AIRES Located on the Rio de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos is the most elegant city in South America. Morning tour of the city visits, the historical complex of Plaza the Mayo with the Government House, the historical Cabildo and the Cathedral, Congress Palace & Colon Opera House. Continue to the Italian section of La Boca, the old San Telmo quarters, the beautiful parks & Gardens in Palermo & Ricoleta with its elegant side walk cafes, restaurants and its famous cemetery. The Remainder of the day is at leisure. B  Included Features • Round trip economy class airfare MIA-BUE-RIO-MIA. • Economy class airfare within Brazil & Argentina as per itinerary. • 7 nights hotel accommodation (Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu Falls 1, Buenos Aires 3) with breakfast daily • All transfer as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling. • Half day tour to Corcovado. • Half day tour to Sugar loaf. • Half day tour in Iguassu Falls. • Half day city tour of Buenos Aires. • Full day Estancia tour with lunch. • Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary with air-conditioned vehicles and English speaking professional tour guides. • Entrance fees on included sightseeing. • Hotel service charges and taxes. • Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast 7, L = lunch 1)Itinerary Day 4 BUENOS AIRES (ESTANCIA TOUR) Early morning departure to the Pampas to feel another aspect of Argentinian life. The Pampas are a blend of traditional Gaucho lore and modern agro-industry. You will visit a typical Argentine Estancia (ranch) to feel the atmosphere of country life, which contrasts so sharply with the life of Buenos Aires. Enjoy an “empanada” and the traditional “asado” barbecue together with live folk & Tango music. The Gauchos will display their riding abilities with a typical “sortija” ring race. B, L Day 8 RIO DE JANEIRO (SUGAR LOAF) Today you will drive along Rio’s famous beaches passing through traditional and historical sites to the Praia Vermelha cable car station. The cable car first will take you 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 the Sugar Loaf Mountain the guardian of Guanabara Bay, 1300 ft. above sea level. The remainder of the day is at leisure. B Day 9 RIO DE JANEIRO-USA Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. B
Dates & Rates: USA Departure: Sunday Notes: • Rates are per person based in double occupancy & include airfare from New York. • Airport departure taxes & security fees are not included. • Argentinean taxes of $18 are to be paid locally. • International airfares are based on special class of service. If not available at the time of booking an additional $125.00 for higher class of service will apply. • Above fares are also valid for midweek ( Mon-Thursday) departures. For weekend departures please add $25.00 each way. • For land only rates please deduct: • Apr 01-Jun 17 & Aug 16-Dec 09 & Dec 31-Mar 31 $745.00 • Jun 18-Aug 15 &Dec 25-Dec 30 $845.00 • Dec 10-Dec 24 $935.00 Click for Add-On airfares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
