Three Jewels of South America:

Places Covered:

Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Foz de Iguazu, South America.

Duration:

7 Nights / 8 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

There are many highlights to South America but this trip features the top three! While Rio de Janeiro is famous for its gorgeous landscapes and exotic culture, and Buenos Aires for being the chic "Paris of the Americas," Foz de Iguaçu is famous for being one of the world's largest waterfalls and a splendid example of the power and majestic beauty of nature on the South American Continent.

Day 01:

Depart for South America!

Day 02:

Welcome to Buenos Aires Argentina! Enjoy an orientation brief as you are transferred to your centrally located hotel. You can enjoy the balance of the day to rest and relax and take in the charm, the fascination, and the great shopping, that only Buenos Aires can provide! Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Day 03:

After a hearty breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of the City! This exciting excursion takes you to see the famous Plazo de Mayo and the Casa Rosada (Pink House), the Cabildo (Town Hall), and the historic Metropolitan Cathedral. We will next continue on to the old quarter of the city, San Telmo, then on to La Boca district, famous for its colorful tin houses, and then finally to the important Recoleta Cemetery where Evita Peron is buried. These are just a few of the many highlights that will amaze and delight you! Afternoon and Evening free to enjoy this wonderful city! Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Day 04:

After an enjoyable breakfast, transfer to the International airport for a short flight to the impressive Foz de Iguaçu! Upon arrival transfer from the airport to your Hotel. In the afternoon you will enjoy a half-day tour around the Brazilian side of the falls. You can walk through several trails that take you to fabulous recesses and footbridges that extend almost 1 mile bringing you close to the mightiest and most spectacular site in South America. Overnight in Foz de Iguaçu.

Day 05:

After a delicious tropical style buffet breakfast, we will have a full day visit of the Argentinean side of the Waterfalls & Itaipu Dam. You will have the chance during the passage towards the Argentine side to cross a bridge of 480 meters of extension constructed in 1985 that is known as the Bridge of Brotherhood. Visitors arrive in the Iguaçu National park through a Visitors Center equipped with an optimal structure: rest rooms, first aid room and plaques that illustrate the spectacular biodiversity of the park. From here, we start off through two eco-stations via ecological trains, specially prepared for low environmental impact tourism. The duration of each train is approximately 20 minutes. The first visit is of the superior part, and then we will move to the inferior or lower part before reaching the impressive gorge and waterfall called "The Devil's Throat." From the Argentine side, you will have a direct view, maybe the best view of the day of the 200 waterfalls that make up the Foz de Iguaçu waterfalls. And finally, we continue to our last stop at the Itaipu Dam, where the magnitude of development is surrounded by pristine beauty and has raised worldwide attention turning the Itaipu power station into one of the main tourism attractions in the Foz do Iguaçu area. Overnight at in Foz de Iguaçu.

Day 06:

After a fantastic breakfast, you will transfer to the local airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel and be given an orientation brief. The rest of the day will be at your leisure to enjoy the tropical air with a leisurely stroll along the marina and seaside boardwalk, or shopping, or maybe enjoying one of the city's beautiful and accommodating beaches! The city is waiting for you to explore! Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 07:

After a tasty tropical buffet breakfast, you will embark on a fantastic city tour! You will experience the stunning and spectacular views from Corcovado and the Christ Statue; pass through the Tijuca Tropical Forest that teems with wild-life including various species of monkeys, as well as venture up the Sugar Loaf Mountain for impressive views of Rio's beaches and the Guanabara Bay! An Outstanding and memorable day! Overnight in Rio de Janeiro!

Day 08:

Alas, alas…but after a final delicious tropical breakfast, you will have the day free in the "marvelous city" at your leisure before transferring to the airport for you flight home…