Considered
by many as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Rio has a great
atmosphere, famous sites and beaches and all to enchant any visitor.
The falls are an
unforgettable spectacle of nature, being one of the largest group of falls
in the world. The number of falls vary from 150 to 275, depending on the
amount of rain in the area.
The
city is known as the most charming and European capital of South
America. The architecture, atmosphere, boemian life, great cafes and
museums, make Buenos Aires, the home of Tango, one of the most
eclectic and pleasurable cities in the continent.
Arrival in the Airport of Rio and transfer to your hotel. Rest of
day free.
Meals Included: none
Day 2 - Rio de
Janeiro
Full day tour of Rio.Ride
to the top of Corcovado Mountain by train. Panoramic view of the city. Tijuca
Forest, it's exuberance and beauty. Visit to Taunay Falls in Tijuca Forest.
Drive by Barra da Tijuca and southern Rio Beaches. Lunch at typical
Brazilian barbecue place.
Visit to the Metropolitan cathedral and
sightseeing of the architectonic monuments ofRio. Pass by the Maracanã Soccer Stadium,
returning by the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Go up to the top of Sugar Loaf
Mountain, viewing
the city from the suspended Cable Car.
Optional
tour - At
night, don't miss the opportunity to see a Samba Show, on the tour
Rio by night
Meals
Included: breakfast at hotel and lunch during
the tour.
Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro
Day free to explore Rio.
You can relax in one of the famous beaches
(Copacabana, Ipanema, etc), do some shopping or join another tour.
Tour to the Argentinean side of the
falls. Entering the National Park,
you will go on a short train ride and walk through the scenic forest, viewing
different angles from the Iguaçu upper falls, including the San Martin Falls. You will have a close look at the " Throat´s Devil", with it's
amazing amount of water rushing down the fall. On the way back from the
falls, tour stops at the Argentinean shopping district, and if weather and
time allows, a brief stop at the 3-borders point, where Parana and Iguaçu
rivers as well as borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet.
Meals Included: breakfast
Tour
to the Brazilian side of the Falls
- This tour shows the size and magnificence of the falls. Leaving your Hotel,
you will enter the Iguassu National Park. Drive along the Cataratas Highway
through the rainforest of the park to the falls, on the border of Brazil and
Argentina where the Iguassu River drops into a giant horseshoe canyon.
Descending a walkway, contemplate the lovely waterfalls in all of nature's
exuberance, with panoramic views of both sides - Brazilian and Argentinean.
Reaching the elevator, a descent into the Brazilian side lookout.
Excellent for pictures of the whole of the falls
Optional
tours- It's
also possible to combine the Brazilian side with a
Boat
ride to the Bottom of the Falls. This
tour consists of an adventurous
boat ride (in a big R.I.B). It takes you to the base of the falls (be prepared
for a wet ride). An adventure not to be missed!
Day
6 -Iguassu
Falls /
Buenos Aires
Transfer
to the airport of Iguazu in Argentina for flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival
and transfer to your hotel. Rest of
day free.
Meals Included: breakfast
Optional
tours - Tango Show and Dinner in one of the Tango houses of Buenos
Aires
Day
7 - Buenos Aires
City
tour of Buenos Aires: this tour allows you to get a first-hand look at the
historic architectural and demographic aspects of Buenos Aires.
On this tour we will visit "Plaza de Mayo", the Pink House, the
Cathedral, the 9 of July Avenue, the Colon Theatre, the Obelisk, the
National Congress, La Boca neighbourhood with the traditional
"Caminito Street", "San Martin Plaza", Recoleta
Cemetery (where Evita Perón is buried) and the Palermo Woods
.
Meals Included: breakfast
Optional
tours - Tour to the Tigre River
Day
8 - Buenos
Aires
Day
free.
Meals
Included: breakfast
Optional
tours - Tour Gaucho Feast
Day
9 - Buenos Aires
Day
free. Transfer to the airport to depart Buenos Aires.
08 nights in Hotel Standard
Room, including room
and government taxes
08 breakfasts
01 Lunch
Land transfers as detailed in the itinerary,
including bilingual guide
Guided Tours as detailed, including bilingual guides and National Park taxes.
Tours can change due to operational, safety or weather condition.
- Full day Tour of Rio with Lunch
Drinks, Laundry, Tips, Telephone
calls, and any
other personal expenses etc….
Meals
Meals included in the program are detailed in the following chart.
DAYS
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
Breakfast
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Lunch
X
Dinner
Accommodation:
Double
rooms can have separate beds or not. A third person depending on the hotel
has the possibility of using a sofa bed. Consult for children policy.
Payment:
Deposit
of 30% to guarantee your reservation. The remaining amount must be paid a
minimum 30 days before start of the tour. If reservation is made within 30
days of the tour full payment required to make a reservation.
Cancellation:
Up
to 30 days before full refund is given unless the flight tickets have been
emitted. In this case there will be a penalty due to the cancellation of
the tickets. This depends on the rules of the airline used.No refund is given when a cancellation is made within 30 days of
departure.
Operation
of tour:
Minimum
of 1 pax to operate.
Responsability:
Brasil Travel / Melchior & Hodson Ltda and/or agencies involved with
the packages, flights and tours shall act only as agents of the tour
members in making arrangements for hotels and any other services and do
not assume any liability what so ever for any injury, damage, death, loss,
accident or delay to persons or property due to an act of God, default by
any hotel, company or person rendering any of services included on the
tours or flights. Furthermore, no responsability is accepted for
quarentine, government restrains, weather or other causes beyond control.
No responsability is accepted for any additional expenses, omissions,
delays, re-routing or acts of government authority.
