Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls & Buenos Aires
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- Arrive in Rio de Janeiro, also known as the "Marvelous City" and the setting of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Visit two of Rio's iconic sites in one tour: Corcovado (home to Christ the Redeemer) and Sugarloaf Mountain.
- Stand in awe as you experience one of the world's most incredible sights, Iguassu Falls, named a New 7th World Wonder in 2011.
- Witness the passion and romance of a traditional tango dance in Buenos Aires. For a true taste of the city, eat at a parrilla (Argentine steakhouse).
- Enjoy a city tour of the best neighborhoods in Buenos Aires: San Telmo, Palermo, Recoleta and La Boca.
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- Round-trip economy class airfare into Rio de Janeiro (GIG), out of Buenos Aires (EZE)
- All airport transfers
- 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro at PortoBay Rio Internacional, or similar
- Full-day Corcovado & Sugar Loaf Tour
- One-way, economy class flight from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Foz do Iguacu International Airport (IGU)
- 2 nights in Foz do Iguassu at the Hotel Recanto Cataratas, or similar
- Brazilian Falls Tour (2.5 hours)
- Argentinian Falls Tour (6 hours)
- One-way, economy class flight from Cataratas del Iguazu Intl. Apt (IGR) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Apt (AEP)
- 3 nights in Buenos Aires at the Hotel Lennox, or similar
- Buenos Aires City Tour (3.5 hours)
- Dinner & Tango Show at El Aljibe, including hotel transfer (2 hours)
- Buffet breakfast daily
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Say "ola" to Rio! Arrive at Galeao International Airport then enjoy a transfer to your accommodation. Ease your way into this sprawling city with a stroll through the historic center filled with architectural gems. The Theatro Municipal, built in 1909, was modeled after the Opera Garnier in Paris!
Transfer to Rio de Janeiro hotel
Today you will embark on a full-day tour of Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountains! Both of these imposing mountains make up the iconic skyline of Rio, and you will enjoy unparalleled views from the summits. On this tour, you will also visit downtown Rio's architectural gems.
Tour the famous Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountains! Arrive at Cosme Velho Station and board a cog-train for the ride through Tijuca Forest and up to the 2,329 ft high Corcovado Mountain. The train ride is a wonderful opportunity to have a closer look at the forest’s lu...
Rio is perhaps most famous for its beach life, and two beaches in particular: Copacabana and Ipanema. Rio residents (known as cariocas) can be seen playing soccer, sunbathing, and swimming all along the 2.5-mile stretch of Copacabana Beach. Among its trademarks is the...
Say goodbye to Rio as you transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls. Located close to the point where the Iguassu River empties its waters into the Parana River, Iguassu Falls is the world’s widest waterfall and a natural wonder.
On the border of...
Cross Iguassu National Park to the Brazilian side of these extraordinary Falls, then walk along cascading paths and make your way to the bottom of Devil's Throat. Enjoy breathtaking views of this spectacular natural wonder! At the end of the tour, hop in an elevator and ride up to road-level.
Please note it is your responsibility to obtain the appropriate visa for entry into Brazil.
Today, enjoy a tour of Iguassu Falls on the Argentinian side. Made up of a system of 275 waterfalls, Iguassu Falls is nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and rivaled only by Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls.
Cross the Tancredo Neves bridge over the Iguaçu River, which forms the border between Argentina and Brazil. Once in Argentina, the tour takes a scenic highway up the Argentinian Iguazu National Park. You will have ample time to visit the Argentinian falls as you stop ...
Say goodbye to Brazil as you transfer to your next and last destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina!
The capital is the center of the political, economic, and intellectual life in Argentina. Buenos Aires has a strong European influence which is reflected by its re...
Wake up to bustling Buenos Aires and enjoy a 3.5-hour tour of the city's most famous landmarks and neighborhoods: Avendia de Mayo, San Temlo, Palermo, Recoleta, and Recoleta cemetery.
Your day ends with dinner and a tango show. Added to UNESCO’s list of the world’s intangible cultural treasures, tango is a fiery, passion-fueled dance that seduces even the most casual viewers!
Your city tour of Buenos Aires starts at the famous 9 de Julio Avenue, known as the widest avenue in the world! Pass by the beautiful Colon Theater, the cultural pride of Buenos Aires, and arrive at the main square Plaza de Mayo, which is surrounded by Casa Rosada (Go...
Enjoy dinner and a show, Argentina style! Located in the same complex as La Ventana Tango House, one of the most traditional tango houses in Buenos Aires, Albije Tango is a new tango option offering guests an authentic experience. Savor a delicious three-course dinner...
Buenos Aires could rival Paris in terms of its art scene. The National Museum of Fine Arts, Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires (MALBA) and Tigre Art Museum are the most renowned museums to peruse some of Latin America’s finest art.
If art isn't your pref...
Your Brazil-Argentina adventure comes to an end today. At the appropriate time, you'll be transferred to Buenos Aires airport for your flight home.
Transfer to Buenos Aires airport (EZE)
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