Brazil Tour-
7
Great ities of South America
12 days/10 nights
Choice
A:
Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu Falls 1, Buenos
Aires 3,
Santiago 3
Choice B:
Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu
Falls 1, Buenos Aires 3, Montevideo 3
Included
Features
• Round trip international economy class airfare From New York.
• Economy class airfare within Brazil & Argentina as per itinerary.
• All transfer as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling.
Choice A:
• 10 nights hotel accommodation (Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu Falls 1,
Buenos Aires 3, Santiago 3) with breakfast daily
• Half day tour to Corcovado.
• Half day tour to Sugar loaf.
• Tour of the falls in Iguassu.
• Half day city tour of Buenos Aires.
• Full day Estancia tour with lunch.
• Half day city tour in Santiago.
• Full day tour to Valparaiso & Vina del Mar.
Choice B:
• 10 nights hotel accommodation (Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu Falls 1,
Buenos Aires 3, Montevideo 3) with breakfast daily
• Half day tour to Corcovado.
• Half day tour to Sugar loaf.
• Walking tour in Iguassu Falls.
• Half day city tour of Buenos Aires.
• Full day Estancia tour with lunch.
• Half day tour of Colonia.
• Half day tour of Montevideo.
• Full day tour to Punta Del Este.
• 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 10, L = lunch 1)
Itinerary
Choice
A:
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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 transferral 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 signature
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)
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Day
4 RIO DE JANEIRO (SUGAR LOAF) |
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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) |
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Day
5 RIO DE JANEIRO-IGUASSU FALLS |
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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) |
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Day
6 IGUASSU FALLS-BUENOS AIRES
Today
you will fly to Buenos Aires. Meeting and assistance and transferred
to your hotel. The balance of the day is at 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
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, the Cathedral,
the 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
8 BUENOS AIRES (ESTANCIA TOUR) |
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Early
morning depart 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
9 BUENOS AIRES-SANTIAGO
Today
you will be transferred to the airport for your
flight to Santiago
where you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the
day is at leisure. Santiago, with the snow-capped Andes as its backdrop,
is a cosmopolitan city which offers excellent shopping, a wide range
of restaurants and good nightlife. (B)
Day
10 SANTIAGO
Morning
tour of the city takes you through old & modern residential areas;
Club Hipico, Cousino Palace, Union Club, Plaza the Armas, Chilean
University, San Francisco church, Santa Lucia Hill site of the city’s
foundation, the Cathedral, the pre-Colombian Art Museum are among
the highlights. You will drive up San Cristobal Hill with a commanding
view of the city and its surroundings and crowning the hill, the imposing
statue of Virgin Mary. The afternoon is free to explore the city on
your own. (B)
Day
11 SANTIAGO (VINA DEL MAR-VALPARAISO)
You
will drive through the picturesque Chilean countryside to historic
Valparaiso. The main seaport of Chile founded in 1536. You will visit
both the old and modern districts to see Victory Square, dock and
wharf area the Naval Academy & Santa Maria University. Continue to
Vina del Mar main seaside resort of Chile known as the Garden City
driving along a coastal highway of impressive beauty. Visit includes
Plaza Vergara, Sausalito Park, San Martin Avenue and more, Return
to Santiago. (B,)
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Day
12 SANTIAGO-USA |
The
day is at leisure. Perhaps walk at the Plaza the Armas, visit Los
Graneros Del Alma shopping village, or Belavista a center for art
galleries jewelry shops and charming cafes. In the evening you will
be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)
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Choice
B: |
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Days
1-8 |
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Same
itinerary as choice A. |
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Day
9 BUENOS AIRES-COLONIA-MONTEVIDEO |
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This
morning transfer to the harbor to board a high speed Catamaran boat
for a 45 minute ride across the La Plata River to Colonia in Uruguay.
Colonia Del Sacramento, founded by the Portuguese in 1680, is a charming
coastal city with streets shaded by sycamores and is rich in Spanish
& Portuguese history. Tour of the city visits the Bastion de San Miguel
with the incredible lighthouse rising amid colonial ruins, Plaza de
Mayo which has been kept untouched, the cobblestone “Street of Sighs”
& more. You will proceed by bus to Montevideo for overnight. (B) |
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Day
10 MONTEVIDEO
Montevideo,
founded in 1726 as a small citadel to provide shelter for its first
residents, is a modern dynamic city & one of South America’s most
beautiful capitals. Morning tour visits the old city, Plaza Indpendencia,
Solis Theater, Plaza Matriz, The Cathedral, Plaza del Entrevero with
a magnificent sculpture of a horseback skirmish between shelters and
Indians, Lagislative Palace & more. The afternoon is free to explore
the city on your own. (B)
Day
11 MONTEVIDEO (PUNTA DEL ESTE)
Today
a full day tour takes you along the Atlantic coast through the cities
of Atlantida & Piriapolis (brief visits) to Punta del Este, the country’s
best and most popular resort and one of South America’s finest. Visit
the Peninsula, the Port, El Mir & Brave beaches, Barra de Maldonado
with its humped bridge, Punta Ballena & more. Return to Montevideo
for overnight. (B)
Day
12 MONTEVIDEO-USA
The
day is at leisure in Montevideo. In the evening you will be transferred
to the airport for your flight home. (B)
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Dates
& Rates:
USA
Departure: Daily
Hotels: |
Rio: |
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Iguazú
Falls: |
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Buenos
Aires: |
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Montevideo: |
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| Santiago: |
Fundador
Fundador
Crowne Plaza
Sheraton
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Intercontinental | | | | |
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Choice
A:
Brazil- Argentina- Chile |
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Feb
10-Mar 31 2010 |
$2,453
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$2,570
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$2,615
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$3,108
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$3,323
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Apr-
Jun 10 2010 |
$2,609
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$2,659
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$2,895
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$3,265
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$3,485
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Jun
11– Aug 21 2010 |
$2,725
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$2,775
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$2,809
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$3,395
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$3,585
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Aug
22-Dec 9 2010 |
$3,509
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$2,559
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$2,795
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$3,265
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$3,485
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Dec
10-27 2010 |
$2,725
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$2,775
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$2,809
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$3,579
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$3,723
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Jan
4-Feb 3 2011 |
$2,519
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$2,669
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$2,715
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$3,275
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$3,429
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Single
Supplement: |
$770
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$820
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$950
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$1,095
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$1,150
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Choice
B:
Brazil- Argentina- Uruguay |
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Feb
10-Mar31 2010 |
$1,859
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$1,939
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$2,049
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$2,275
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$2,499
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Apr
– Jun 10 2010 |
$1,839
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$1,909
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$2,029
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$2,225
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$2,429
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Jun
11-Aug 21 2010 |
$2,199
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$2,269
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$2,389
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$2,585
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$27589
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Aug
22-Dec 9 2010 |
$1,839
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$1,989
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$2,029
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$2,225
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$2,429
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Dec
10-27 2010 |
$2,109
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$2,269
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$2,389
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$2,585
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$2,789
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Jan
4-Feb 3 2010 |
$1,929
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$2,015
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$2,049
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$2,419
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$2,775
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Single
Supplement: |
$775
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$835
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$995
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$1,150
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$1,270
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NOTES:
• US citizens require visa to enter Brazil.
• Rates are not valid during the period of December 28, 07 to January
3, 08 & February 4 to 9, 2008.
• 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 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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