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AR_PuertoIguazu3.jpg 8 Nights / 9 Days
Sophisticated Buenos Aires – the “Paris of the Americas”, the mighty Iguazu Falls and vibrant Rio de Janeiro.

 

PROGRAM DAY-BY-DAY

DAY
DESCRIPTION
1
Day 1 Buenos Aires
Arrive Buenos Aires , you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

2
Day 2 Buenos Aires
A three and a half hour sightseeing tour visiting the most outstanding sites. Departing from the Hotel to get to 9 de Julio Ave. the widest in the world, past the famous Colon Opera house, the Obelisk commemorating the first founding of the city in 1536 to get to Plaza de Mayo (May Square), and the buildings surrounding it: Government House, Metropolitan Cathedral with the Mausoleum of General San Martin, Argentina’s greatest national hero and the Cabildo, the colonia town hall built in 1751. Then on to La Boca, typically Italian district, where first italian immigrants settled and ‘Caminito’ street. The tour continues to Buenos Aires port area, past San Martín Square towards Palermo Chico residential district and Palermo Park with its jacaranda and palo borracho trees which flower in the spring and late summer. The ride continues to Recoleta elegant district to visit Recoleta Cementery where the famous are laid to rest (including Eva Peron). Return to the hotel along the stylish Alvear Ave. Afternoon at leisure.

3
Day 3 Buenos Aires
Day at leisure.

4
Day 4 Buenos Aires - Iguassu
You will be transferred to the airport and connect by air to Iguazu. On arrival commence a tour of the Argentine side of the falls walking along the paths that cross the jungle that leads to the falls. The lower path runs 1200meters by the river to see the foot of some of the cascades . After this walk and a short train ride to Puerto Canoas, board a small motorboat to the footbridge over the mighty Devils Throat Cataract. Then transfer across the Argentine- Brazilian border to your hotel on the Brazilian side.

5
Day 5 Iguassu
This morning visit the Brazilian side of the Falls. Afternoon at leisure.

6
Day 6 Iguassu - Rio de Janeiro
Transfer to the airport and connect by air to Rio. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

7
Day 7 Rio de Janeiro
After a beautiful scenic drive along Copacabana , Ipanema ,Leblon beaches and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon , arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado hill and embark on a comfortable train taking you up the mountain to where the statue of Christ, the Redeemer, overlooks Rio and its famous beaches .Return to Tijuca and then to the hotel .This afternoon depart on a tour of the city and by cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf for spectacular views of Rio and its beaches.

8
Day 8 Rio de Janeiro
Day at leisure.

9
Day 9 Rio de Janeiro
Transfer to the airport.

PRICES AND GENERAL INFO (Prices are person in US$)

CATEGORY
HOTEL NAME | CITY - CRUISES
DOUBLE
3***
Regis Orho Hotel in Buenos Aires
Bristol Dobly Viale Cataratas in Iguazu
Augustos Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro
01-07-2010 - 19-12-2010 $ 999
4****
Americas Towers in Buenos Aires
Mercure Grand Hotel Internacional in Iguazu
Orla Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro
01-09-2010 - 19-12-2010 $ 1075
5*****
Emperador in Buenos Aires
Bourbon Foz do Iguazu in Iguazu
Pestana Rio Atlantica in Rio de Janeiro
27-08-2010 - 28-09-2010 $ 1278
29-09-2010 - 29-09-2010 $ 1306
30-09-2010 - 30-09-2010 $ 1334
01-10-2010 - 13-12-2010 $ 1362
14-12-2010 - 14-12-2010 $ 1334
15-12-2010 - 15-12-2010 $ 1306
Prices from last date shown on request

Airfares
We can provide a separate quotation for the applicable airfares in conjunction with this package.

Inclusions:
accommodation in hotel category of your choice – all rooms with private facilities , local service charges & hotel taxes, transfers and tours as specified in the itinerary on a seat in coach basis with local English speaking guides, breakfast daily plus other meals as specified in the itinerary.

Exclusions:
airfares,items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities, airport taxes, excess baggage charges, meals not specified in itinerary.

We can assist you in choosing the right airline to complement your selected holiday package or tour. Safety and comfort are paramount together with consideration for the right price, number of stops, frequent flyer points, cabin space/leg room/seat pitch, flight time , arrival/departure times  and class of travel . We carefully select airlines that offer options to suit most budgets , flight frequencies and excellent service . To receive an estimate, please call Toll Free at 0800 5687639 (JOURNEYS) - within NZ only or 64 3 4435036  or send an email to us.

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Prices are per person, per package, in US Dollars.
We accept payment by credit card through Paypal

 

 
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