Brazil and Argentina

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MAN-MADE and NATURAL WONDERS

Discover a duo of remarkable, contrasting cities on included tours, gaze in awe at Iguazú’s plunging waters and take in the jaw-dropping views from Sugarloaf and Corcovado mountains as you savour some of the continent’s finest wines, taste fine food and stay in a selection of four and five-star hotels. Spend time surrounded by astonishing new sights, unforgettable wonders and the verve and vibrancy of two of the world’s most colourful nations.

Holiday Highlights

Spend three nights at five-star hotel on lively Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro
Take in the views from Sugarloaf Mountain
Discover the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the New World
Immerse yourself in the local culture with an included drink at a traditional carioca bar
Spend two nights at a four-star resort at Iguazú Falls
Explore both the Brazlian and Argentinian sides of the UNESCO-listed Iguazú Falls National Park
Enjoy three nights at four-star hotel in Buenos Aires, with an included city tour
An included farewell dinner and Tango show on your last night
The chance to join an optional Gaucho excursion into the pampas grassland surrounding Buenos Aires

What's Included

Eight nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two on the aircraft
Included tours of Rio (two), Iguazú Falls and Buenos Aires
11 meals, including eight breakfasts and three evening meals
Return flights, outbound to Rio de Janeiro and return from Buenos Aires
Comfortable coach transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly overnight, via São Paulo, to Rio de Janeiro.

Day 2

Meet your tour manager when you arrive in Rio and transfer to your hotel. Rest and relax, enjoying an included welcome drink at the hotel this evening. Dinner is at leisure tonight.

Day 3

Begin your South American adventure with a half-day included tour that, as well as introducing downtown Rio, features a cable-car ride along Olympic Boulevard, with its colourful murals, then up Sugarloaf Mountain. The spectacular 360-degree views from atop the mountain are unforgettable. This evening, enjoy an included drink at a local carioca bar close to your hotel before the chance to take in an optional Ginga Tropical Show in town. This show combines Brazil’s diversity and cultures through different styles of dance, music and live performances and concludes with a carnival-inspired finale. Dinner is at leisure tonight.

Day 4

Continue your exploration of Rio today with an excursion to a wonder of the world – the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain. Drive through lush suburbs to the Cosmo Velho cog-railway station, and journey up to the giant figure, then take the lift or escalator – or brave the stairs – up to the viewpoint. Return to Rio via the famous beach districts of Ipanema and Leblon. This evening, enjoy your final evening in Rio with an included dinner at the nearby Martinez Restaurant.

Day 5

Early this morning transfer to the airport, for your flight to Iguazú Falls, the world-famous cascades at the meeting point of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Travel by coach through the lush foliage, and enjoy a two-night stay at your resort hotel on the Brazilian side of the Falls. Dinner is included tonight.

Day 6

You’ll start your exploration of Iguazú on the Brazilan side of the Falls, where a series of pathways leads through the lush foliage of the UNESCO-listed Iguazú National Park, which is nurtured by the constant moisture from the astonishing waterfalls. Walk out over the footbridge, and ride the panoramic lift, to enjoy the sweeping views across Iguazú's 275 plunging cataracts, before transferring to the Argentinian side for a fresh perspective. Still within the boundaries of the Iguazú National Park, the Argentinian side is a stunning jungle refuge for big cats, monkeys, tapirs and countless colourful bird species. Here you’ll enjoy a choice of fascinating guided walks, accompanied by a park ranger, as well as a 25-minute train ride to see the most spectacular of the torrents – the famous Devil’s Throat – from a series of walkways and footbridges. Dinner is at leisure tonight.

Day 7

Transfer to the airport for the short flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, meet your Argentinian tour manager and transfer to your hotel. Dinner is at leisure tonight.

Day 8

Today you'll enjoy a guided introduction to Buenos Aires. See Plaza de Mayo’s parliament buildings, the tango district of San Telmo, the famously colourful La Boca district, the chic Puerto Madero riverside area and La Recoleta – the Argentinian capital's most elegant neighbourhood. Return to the hotel at the end of a wonderful day, perhaps joining in the optional dinner at the nearby Revire Restaurant.

Day 9

Discover more of the enthralling Buenos Aires under your own steam today, or join an exciting optional excursion into the pampas grassland to the typical estancia ranch, Santa Susana. Feast on a ‘criolla’ lunch while enjoying a folklore dance show, mixed with modern melodies. Afterwards, set off on a guided visit to the Spanish-colonial style ‘casco’ and a museum. You can then choose to take a horseback ride through the ranch or end the tour with some traditional activities and watch a regional game known as ‘carrera de sortijas’. This game involves two teams on horseback trying to pass a pin through a small ring as they hang from a wooden arch. This evening, crown your South American adventure with a farewell dinner and a tango show at Tango Porteño – one of the city's renowned centres of traditional music and dance.

Day 10

Transfer to the airport this morning for your overnight return flight, bringing a wonderful break to an end.

Day 11

Early morning arrival.

Brazil and Argentina Touring Hotels

You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

Hilton Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro (nights 2-4)

Recanto Cataratas, Iguaz'u Falls (nights 5-6)

Novotel Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires (nights 7-9)

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.

Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

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