Tour-BR
-6
Brazil
& Argentina Highlights
Choice
A: 8 days/6 nights
(Rio
de Janeiro 3, Buenos Aires 3)
Choice B: 9 days/7 nights
(Rio de
Janeiro 3, Iguassu Falls 1, Buenos Aires 3)
Itinerary
Choice
A:
Day
1 USA-RIO DE JANEIRO
Depart
USA via overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro with meals on board.
Day
2 RIO DE JANEIRO
Meeting
and assistance upon arrival and transferred 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.
Day
3 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)
Included Features
• Round trip economy class airfare NYC-RIO/BUE-NYC.
• Economy class airfare within Brazil & Argentina as per itinerary.
• All transfer as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling.
Choice A:
• 6 nights hotel accommodation (Rio de Janeiro 3, Buenos Aires 3)
with breakfast daily
• Half day tour to Corcovado.
• Half day tour to Sugar loaf.
• Half day city tour of Buenos Aires.
• Full day Estancia tour with lunch.
Choice B:
• 7 nights hotel accommodation (Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu 1, Buenos
Aires 3) with breakfast daily
• Half day tour to Corcovado.
• Half day tour to Sugar loaf.
• Half day city tour of Buenos Aires.
• Full day Estancia tour with lunch.
• Tour of the falls in Iguassu.
• Sightseeing 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 6 or 7, L = lunch 1)
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Day
4 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
5 RIO DE JANEIRO-BUENOS AIRES
Today
you will fly to Buenos Aires. Meeting and assistance and transfer
to your hotel. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps
explore the colorful neighborhoods of La Boca or San Telmo with
charming outdoor cafes, visit Florida Avenue for fine shopping or
the artist’s market in Caminito or experience the city’s nightlife
for which Buenos Aires is famous. (B)
Day
6 BUENOS AIRES
Located
on the Rio de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos
Aires was founded in 1536 and 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)
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Day
7 BUENOS AIRES (ESTANCIA TOUR) |
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Early
in morning depart to the Pampas to feel another aspect of Argentine
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 BUENOS AIRES-USA |
The
day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city on your own.
In the evening you will be transferred to the airport for your flight
home. (B) |
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Choice
B:
Days
1-4
Same
itinerary as choice A.
Day
5 RIO DE JANEIRO-IGUASSU FALLS
Transfer
to the airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls. Meeting and assistance
upon arrival and transferral 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 walking tour of the Brazilian side
of Iguassu Falls and admire the beauty and abundance of one of the
world’s great natural wonders. (B)
Day
6 IGUASSU FALLS-BUENOS AIRES
Today
you will fly to Buenos Aires. Meeting and assistance and transferral
to your hotel. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps
explore the colorful neighborhoods of La Boca or San Telmo with
charming outdoor cafes, visit Florida Avenue for fine shopping or
the artist’s market in Caminito or experience the city’s nightlife
for which Buenos Aires is famous. (B)
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Day
7 BUENOS AIRES
Located
on the Rio de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos
Aires was founded in 1536 and 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)
Day
8 BUENOS AIRES (ESTANCIA TOUR)
Early
morning departure to the Pampas to feel another aspect of Argentine
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)
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Day
9 BUENOS AIRES-USA |
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The
day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city on your own.
In the evening you will be transferred to the airport for your flight
home. (B) |
Dates
& Rates:
USA
Departure: Daily
Hotels: |
Rio: |
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Iguassu Falls |
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Buenos
Aires: |
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Choice
A: |
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Feb
10-Mar 31 2008 |
$1,556 |
$1,610
|
$1,668
|
$2,055 |
$2,271
|
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Apr-
Jun 10 2208 |
$1,595
|
$1,685
|
$1,725
|
$2,139
|
$2,139
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Jun
11-Aug 21 2008 |
$1,755
|
$1,895
|
$1,885
|
$2,299
|
$2,498
|
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Aug
22- Dec 9 2008 |
$1,595
|
$1,635
|
$1,695
|
$2,105
|
$2,299
|
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Dec
10-27 2008 |
$1,755
|
$1,795
|
$1,885
|
$2,305
|
$2,498
|
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Jan
4-Feb 3 2008 |
$1,589
|
$1,639
|
$1,645
|
$2,089
|
$2,2085
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Single
Supplement: |
$460
|
$495
|
$525
|
$695
|
$840
|
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Choice
B: |
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Apr-
Jun 10 2008 |
$1,899
|
$1,966
|
$1,982
|
$2,457
|
$2,645
|
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Jun
11-Aug 21 2008 |
$2,159
|
$2,199
|
$2,305
|
$2,749
|
$2,949
|
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Aug
22- Dec 9 2008 |
$1,899
|
$1,995
|
$2,054
|
$2,518
|
$2,695
|
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Dec
10-27 2008 |
$2,159
|
$2,199
|
$2,185
|
$2,695
|
$2,949
|
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Jan 4-Feb 3 & Feb 10-Mar 31 2008 |
$1,895
|
$1,995
|
|
$2,545
|
$2,698
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Single
Supplement: |
$535
|
$575
|
$685
|
$780
|
$950
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NOTES:
• US citizens require visa to enter Brazil.
• Rates are not valid during the period of December 28, 04 to January
3, 05 & February 4 to 9, 2005.
• Supplement will apply for hotels in Rio. Please inquire.
• Rates are per person based in double occupancy & include airfare
from New York.
• Airfares are based on weekday (Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu) departures.
For weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) departures please add $25 each direction.
• International airfares are based on a special class of service.
If not available the time of booking a difference of $125 for a higher class
will apply.
• Airport departure taxes US Government fees, security fees &
Brazilian departure tax of approximate $119 are not included.
• For land only rates please deduct:
• Apr 1-Jun 10, Aug 22-Dec 9 & Jan 1-Mar 31, $790
• Jun 11-Aug 21 & Dec 10-31, , $920
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for Add-On airfares
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