Overview
Explore the lively city of Rio de Janeiro, Rio enjoys the most captivating beachfront neighbourhoods of Copacabana and Ipanema. Discover the awe-inspiring waterfall of Iguazu. See the best of Buenos Aires. Enjoy the Tango & football. Home of South America’s best museums, art galleries and designer boutiques. Impressive Argentina’s Lake District is a beautiful with shimmering lakes, jagged peaks & emerald forests. Experience the sailing through magnificent glaciers and delight at the dominance of the stunning icebergs.
Pit Stops
- UK – RIO DE JANERIO (4N))
- IGUASSU FALLS (3N)
- PUNO (3N)
- BUENOS AIRES (3N)
- BARILOCHE (4N)
- CALFATE (3N)
- BUENOS AIRES (1N) – UK
Tour Includes
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- 19 nights in hotel and 1 in flight (accommodation as specified or similar)
- 37 meals: 18 breakfasts , 2 lunches , 17 Dinners
- Entrance fees, guides and daily tours
Tour Highlights
- Travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and visit the Christ the Redeemer statue
- Take a ride on the cog train through lush Tijuca Rain Forest
- Walk down Caminito in La Boca
- Enjoy the breathtaking views of iguazu falls from devil throats
- Admire the pristine streams, gullies and peaks of Los Glaciares National Park
- Enjoy breathtaking Patagonian scenery
Day By Day Itinerary
DAY 1 – UK – RIO DE JANERIO
Fly to Rio De Janerio .On arrival you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel Golden Tulip Regente.
DAY 2 – RIO DE JANERIO (B/L/D)
Visit the most famous landmarks of the Rio city. After a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado Hill. We will embark on a comfortable train which will climb the mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer, is located (2.300ft above sea level). Upon arrival at the top we have mechanized access, with panoramic elevators and escalators that take us to the foot of the statute. We make our way down on the same route and towards tbookhe other world famous landmark, the Sugar Loaf Mountain.Rising up from small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugar loaf. The tour is done in two steps by glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay its islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises395 metersabove sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, the Corcovado and downtown Rio.
DAY 3 – TIJUCA NATIONAL PARK (B/D)
DAY 4 – RIO DE JANERIO (B/D)
DAY 5 – RIO DE JANERIO – IGUASSU FALLS (B/D)
DAY 6 – IGUASSU FALLS (B/D)
Tour the Argentina side of Iguassu Falls , you will be escorted to the Visitor’s Centre in the National Park. Here board a gas-propelled train which will take you to the footbridges and paths which make up the ‘Upper Circuit’ of the Falls. There is a walk of around one hour to the lower circuit, this visit will last approximately one and half hours. Returning to the upper circuit, board the train for ‘Devil’s Throat’. Once you are at the end of the footpath you will be surprised by the strategic lookout point resting on the side of the Devil’s Throat. Finally comes a jungle truck ride and a high speed boat run to add adrenaline and emotions to this amazing tour.
DAY 7 – IGUASSU FALLS (B/D)
We Head for Iguassu Falls Brazilian side, located 20kms from the border between Argentina and Brazil. First you will be escorted to the Visitor’s Centre in the National Park. This Centre has excellent photographs and a fantastic exhibition of the Falls as well as a souvenir shop. Continue inside the National Park, along a paved road for a 10km ride that will take you to the Falls. Here you have a walking tour along the catwalk measuring 1km of easy hike. Along this trek, there are several gorgeous panoramic views of the Falls and at the end of the catwalk there is a fantastic close-up encounter with Devil’s Throat and the main waterfalls. Finally, take the panoramic elevator to the upper part of Iguazu Falls, here you will follow a track towards the Espaco Porto Canoas (The Port Canoas Space) and enjoy the spectacular views from the upper Iguazu River.
DAY 8 – IGUASSU FALLS – BUENOS AIRES (B/D)
DAY 9 – BUENOS AIRES (B/D)
DAY 10 – BUENOS AIRES (B/D)
After breakfast,Spend some time with the local expert in this panoramic introduction to Buenos Aires. Your city exploration starts with the symbol of the city, the Obelisk. This giant monument was built in 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the city.
One of the city’s unique features is the many beautiful open squares of colonial Spanish descent. You’ll fall in love with Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martín, or Plaza Congreso. The avenues are lined with equally impressive sights including favorites like Corrientes, Mayo and 9 de Julio.
The financial and commercial areas of Buenos Aires are home to many interesting local sights and you can’t miss the home of the Argentinean’s favorite past time, the numerous massive soccer stadiums throughout the city. Discover architecture in historic neighborhoods like La Boca, San Telmoand Montserrat.
Enjoy the finer things in life in elegant neighborhoods like Palermo and Recoleta. Between the neighborhoods, you’ll enjoy the beauty of nature interspersed at places like Lezama Park and Tres de Febrero Park
DAY 11 – BUENOS AIRES – BARILOCHE (B/D)
DAY 12 – VICTORIA ISLAND (B)
DAY 13 – SANTIAGO DE CHILE – BUENOS AIRES (B/D)
DAY 14 – BARILOCHE (B/D)
DAY 15 – BARILOCHE – CALAFATE (B/D)
After breakfast we take flight to Calafate via Buenos Aires . On arrival check in at Xelena Hotel & Suites.
DAY 16 – CALAFATE – PERRITO MORENO GLACIER – CALAFATE (B/D)
DAY 17 – CALAFATE – LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK – CALAFATE (B/D)
DAY 18 – BUENOS AIRES (B)
Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel Holiday Inn Buenos Aires airport.
DAY 19 – BUENOS AIRES – UK (B)
DAY 20 – UK
Arrive home today.
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