* Visit Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Tierra Del Fiego, Sao Paulo
* Experienced
bi-lingual tour-guide
* Fare inlcudes
air-tickets, 3 meals daily, sightseeing and show tickets (except optional
tours), 4-stars hotel accommodations
* Fare excludes
tips to driver and tour-guide, travel insurance, airport tax, other
personal expenses
From
US$3498.00+tax
Day 1: Los
Angeles, CA - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Depart Los Angeles for an overnight flight via Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
Day 2: Sao Paulo - Rio de Janeiro (B/L/D)
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro. Warm welcome and greeting from your professional guide. First, a two-stage cable car will take you to the summit of Sugarloaf to have a panoramic view of the Municipal Theater, the Candelaria Church and Sao Benito Monastery. Then will continue to the edge of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, which meets the Copacabana Beach.
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro (B/L/D)
Today, the coach will take you through the cobblestone streets of Paineiras to the city of Corcovado and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. In the afternoon, you will visit H. Stem, the second largest jewelry center in the world, and the Maracana Soccer Stadium, the largest soccer stadium in the world. In the evening you will be amazed by the color and rhythm of Brazil at a lively Samba show.
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls (B/L/D)
Depart today for your flight to Iguassu Falls, which is more spectacular than Niagara Falls. This afternoon's excursion will be made to the Itaipu Dam, a joint project between Brazil and Paraguay. Then visit Landmark of the three frontiers.
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.
Day 6: Iguassu Falls - Sao Paulo - Buenos Aires, Argentina (B/L/D)
In the morning, visit the arboretum, the Bridge over Parana River in the Brazil-Paraguay border. In the afternoon you will be transferred for your flight via Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires, and arrive at midnight.
Day
7: 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 evening, enjoy a famous Tango Show and a luscious dinner at a typical restaurant.
Day
8: Buenos Aires - Gauchos Ranch - Buenos Aires (B/L/D)
Your full-day voyage out of the city brings you to the vast Argentine Pampas. 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, 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 return to Buenos Aires.
Day 9: Buenos Aires - El Calafate (B/L/D)
Morning fly to El Calafate. One of the most fabulous glaciers are located around this city. After arrival, take an overland trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's largest active continental glaciers after 30,000 years, and was declared Universal Mankind's Heritage Site by UNESCO, Because of its breathtaking beauty and its unusual behavior. It's also one of the eight world's most mystery sceneries. Transfer to hotel for overnight accommodation.
Day 10: El Calafate: Lake Cruise - Glaciers (B/L/D)
After breakfast, enjoy a full day lake excursion along Lake Argentina to Upsala Glacier. Upsala is the largest continental glacier in the Southern Hemisphere. The height of its walls varies between 60 to 80 meters and it has an area of 595 square km. View the 9000 feet tall Fitzroy Peaks from a distance. Return to El Calafate.
Day 11: El Calafate - Buenos Aires (B/L/D)
After breakfast, morning is at leisure. At noon take a flight along Beagle Channel to Tierra Del Fuego (Land of Fire); arrive in Ushuaia - the southernmost city in Argentina. Bus tours to Tierra del Fuego National Park. In the park you can view over 400 kinds of moss, over 500 kinds of special flowers, and millions of birds and animals. Take a night flight back to Buenos Aires. (Simple dinner at airport because of tight schedule)
Day 12: Buenos Aires - Sao Paulo, Brazil
After morning flight arrive at Sao Paulo airport, 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. In the evening, you will be transferred for your flight to Los Angeles.
Day 13: Los Angeles
Today your homebound flight will bring you back in the morning to complete this pleasant trip!
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