Brazil, Argentina 9 Days
Visit
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Iguassu Falls
Buenos Aires
Tigre
Gauchos Ranch
Fare
From US$2698 + tax / per person
2011 Departure Dates: 12/26*
*Prices may rise in December high season
Itinerary
 
Day 1: Los Angeles, CA - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Depart Los Angeles for the flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Day 2: Sao Paulo - Rio de Janeiro (B/L/D)
Arrival Sao Paulo in the morning, start with a leisurely drive in the city's towering skyscrapers and magnificent mansions along the beautiful Residential district. Later, you will visit to the Government Palace, Ipiranga Palace, Statue of the Bandeirantes, the royal garden of European style, the Ibirapuera Monument and Parks. Evening depart for Rio de Janeiro. Meet arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro (B/L/D)
Today, you make your way through the cobblestone streets of Paineiras to the city of Corcovado and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. In the afternoon, you will visit the exterior of the Maracana Soccer Stadium, the largest in the world (Outside visit only. Entrance requires fee not included in this package).
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls (B/L/D)
Today, a two-stage cable car will take you to the summit of Sugarloaf to have a better view of the Municipal Theatre, the Candelaria Church and Sao Benito Monastery. Then will continue to the edge of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, which meets the Copacabana Beach. After lunch, visit H. Stern, the second largest jewelry center in the world. In the evening depart for your flight to Iguassu Falls.
Day 5: Iguassu Falls (B/L/D)
Today, a whole day escorted walking tour to the Brazilian side of the falls through path footbridges and belvederes. 275 cascades from a mile and a half long crescent where torrents of water plunge down to the basin in cataract 230 feet high; all strategically placed to give the tourist the best view allowing you to see each and every fall. A panoramic elevator can reach the bottom of the falls. Visit ITAIPU the biggest hydroelectric power station.
Day 6: Iguassu Falls (Border of Argentina) / Buenos Aires (Argentina) (B/L/D)
After the tour of Iguassu Falls, a guide will accompany you as you drive across the border from Brazil towards the Argentina side of the amazing falls; in the afternoon you will be transferred for your flight to Buenos Aires. In the evening, enjoy a famous Tango Show and a luscious dinner at a typical Argentina restaurant.
Day 7: Buenos Aires / Tigre / Buenos Aires (B/L/D)
Today, stroll the city of broad boulevards, sidewalk cafes, mansions and monuments of Buenos Aires and visit the May Square, the Government House, the Boca District and the famous Colon Opera House. In the afternoon, transfer to Tigre for sightseeing. Tigre is a summer escapade for the high classes in the city. On-board a River Cruise of the Parana for few hours of relaxation. Along the journey, you can view the beautiful sceneries and high-class villas by the riverbank. Later visit the small town of San Isidro and take the famous tourist train – Tren de La Costa.
Day 8: Buenos Aires/ Gauchos Ranch / Los Angeles (B/L/D)
In the morning, you’ll visit downtown and China town, you may do some shopping of beautiful local leather coats and goods. Then you will tour the famous Gauchos Ranch, enjoy the native dance. You can tour the grain plantations and see horseback and carriage rides, experiencing the local traditions and the daily life of the Gauchos. Watch their folkdance & tango shows, attract by their beautiful costumes, and meet with the friendly people. Enjoy the famous Argentine wine together with the favorite barbecue meals – the barbecued beef is one of the best in the world. After a sumptuous barbecue lunch, you can relax and wonder around the acreage to see the livestock and grain plantations or take a carriage ride on your own expenses. In the evening, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Los Angeles.
Day 9: Los Angeles
Today your homebound flight will bring you back in the morning to complete this pleasant trip!
Price includes:
  • International & South America air tickets
  • Airport taxes (Aprx.). Brazil $18, Argentina departure $18
  • Airport – hotel transfers
  • Sightseeing & show tickets
  • 3 meals daily (exclude liquor beverage), one bottled water per day
  • 4-star hotel or substitute hotels with similar standard whenever possible
  • English tour guide
   Price does not include:
  • Tour bus driver and tour guide gratuity ($6 per day)
  • Accidental insurance
  • Argentina entrance fee $140
  • Beverages and meals not mentioned
  • Other personal expenses
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