8 Days Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro.
Highlights Include: Buenos Aires, Iguaçu Falls, & Rio de Janeiro.
Argentina & Brazil Escape
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Welcome to Argentina! After collecting your bags, you will meet with your tour manager. Shortly afterwards, you will depart and make your way to your hotel. In the afternoon visit the district of Palermo with its beautiful parks, artificial lakes and its trendiest neighborhoods – Palermo Soho & Palermo Hollywood. This evening, enjoy an Argentina culinary experience and learn the best of Argentine cuisine and culture. (D)
DAY 2 BUENOS AIRES: After breakfast, depart on a tour to discover the charm of Argentina’s capital, from the chic district of Recoleta, to the historic Plaza del Mayo, and on to architectural icons such as the Colon Opera house, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Palace of Congress. Visit the Old Town of San Telmo, home of the city’s aristocracy until the late 19th century; then Caminito street in La Boca, the colorful shelter for Italian immigrants; and later enjoy lunch in a restaurant at the Puerto Madero waterfront. The remainder of you day is free to explore. (B/L)
DAY 3 BUENOS AIRES: Enjoy breakfast followed by a day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires at your own pace. This evening you will be taken to the tango house Viejo Almacén to enjoy an impressive tango show, as well as exquisite cuisine. (B/D)
DAY 4 BUENOS AIRES / IGUASSÚ: After breakfast, transfer to Buenos Aires Airport and your flight to Iguassú. On arrival, visit Iguaçu Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls. Stretching for 2.7 km, and straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil, the falls comprise hundreds of cascades. Today you will visit the Argentinean Side of the Iguassu National Park including the Devil’s Throat with the highest continuous fall. Wonderful sights include rainbows straddling clouds of spray, screeching green parrots flying across the waters and colorful butterflies hovering over lush greenery. Overnight Foz do Iguassú. (B)
DAY 5 IGUASSÚ: Today, experience the breathtaking views as you visit both the Brazilian side of the falls. Overnight in Foz do Iguassú. (B)
DAY 6 IGUASSÚ / RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time to explore. Rio de Janeiro was Brazil’s Capital from 1763 to 1960 and is now the Capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Ideally located between the mountains and the sea, Rio is one of the most visited cities in the world. It is blessed with a magnificent shoreline, beautiful white sand beaches, vast museums and cultural attractions, and a lively nightlife. (B)
DAY 7 RIO DE JANEIRO: Enjoy breakfast before departing on a full-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro. Board a cog train for the scenic ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain to view the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer. Descend by train and head past Rio’s world-famous beaches, then board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain. Visit the downtown area, and Sambadrome the site of Rio’s famous Carnival parade. This evening, enjoy dinner and a typical Samba Show featuring skilled dancers, samba bands, and colorful costumes. (B/D)
DAY 8 RIO DE JANEIRO: / USA: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (B)
Customize to Suit
The above suggested itinerary can be customized to suit; more or less meals, different cities and/or sightseeing based on your clients’ interests. You name it, our expert group specialist professionals will put it together for you. Please call 1-800-818-8455, or simply complete the group request form, and we’ll get back to you with your proposal.
Inclusions
- 7 nights 4- or 5-Star hotels
- Breakfast daily, except day of arrival
- 1 lunch
- 3 three-course Dinners
- Professional Tour Manager throughout
- Private, luxury, air-conditioned transport for transfers and local sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges
- Portfolio of travel documents
- 24-hour local customer service while traveling in South America
Private Departures
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This suggested itinerary can be customized to suit; more or less meals, different cities and/or sightseeing based on your clients’ interests. You name it, our expert group specialist professionals will put it together for you. Please call 1-800-818-8455, or simply complete the group request form, and we’ll get back to you with your proposal.
Group Discounts
On custom journeys, discounts vary depending on group requirements. Typically, travel with a group of 20 and the 21st traveler receives a 100% discount* off the land portion of the vacation price. A second traveler receives a 100% discount* off the land on a group of 40 paying passengers.
*Per person prices are land only and based on two people sharing a room. Above dates represent “land start” date. Air: Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above. Journeys Connect can quote you the lowest possible GROUP airfare available on the day that you book. Minimum of 10 seats from same gateway. Less than 10 air seats will require full payment at time of booking. Single Room Supplement: On Request. Triple Room Reduction: On Request. Group discounts cannot be combined with our Triple Room discounts. Not valid on Specialty, Customized Vacations or River Cruises, optional extensions, extra nights, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, or airport transfers. Other restrictions may apply. All passengers’ names must be advised before the discount is applied. *Group discount is on a twin-share basis only.
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