South America is a continent nestled between the Caribbean,
the South Pacific, and the South Atlantic Oceans. It is the wilder part of the
Americas and a continent of superlatives. The world's biggest rainforest and
the largest river (Amazon), the highest mountain range outside Asia (the
Andes), remote islands (Galapagos Islands, Easter Island and Fernando de
Noronha), heavenly beaches (such as in Brazil's Northeastern region), wide
deserts (Atacama), icy landscapes (Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego), the
world's tallest waterfall (the 979m Angel Falls, in Venezuela) and one of the
largest (Iguaçu Falls, Argentina and Brazil), as well as several other
breathtaking natural attractions.
Tour Departure Dates
May'19—12,26
Jun'19— 09
Jul'19—07
Aug'19—18
Sep'19—01, 22
Oct'19—27
DAY 1- SUNDAY: (D)
Today you will be
picked up from Sao Paulo International airport by our representative (check in
time at the hotel is 3 pm. The hotel might take your credit card towards
incidentals. Please makes sure to give your contact information to facilitate
transfers). Our English speaking guide will meet you at 6 pm in the evening at
the hotel lobby. You will be taken on a panoramic tour of this beautiful city.
Pass by the Paulista avenue (financial center), Masp, Trianon park, and stop to
visit the house of roses Ibirapuera area with a photo stop at Ibirapuera's park.
The tour continues crossing the old center, passing by the church and monastery
of St. Benedict, municipal theater, Anhangabaú valley, republic square, Duque
de Caxias monument and much more.
At the end of the
city tour, enjoy nice dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight at hotel
(Estanplaza Paulista hotel 4* with standard room or similar).
DAY 2: MONDAY:
(B, L, D)
After breakfast
at the hotel, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Manaus (Domestic
flight not included). ***Please make sure that your arrival flight is in the
morning***. You will be picked up by our representative from the airport to
transfer to Amazon Ecopark lodge (check in time is 3 pm). The Amazon Ecopark
lodge is located at the Taruma River bank - a tributary of the Rio negro - in
the Amazon jungle and about 1 hour by boat from Manaus. Upon checking in you
will be given packed lunch. After lunch, we will take you on an exciting
adventure of a lifetime into the deep Amazonian jungle (trekking).
Indian Dinner at
the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 3: TUESDAY (B,
L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, get
ready for a full day tour of Meeting of the Rivers. This is the celebrated
convergence of dark colored Negro river with lighter sand colored Solimoes
river creating a presence of light and dark pigments in a single body of water.
A buffet with International and typical dishes will be available for our lunch.
Optional tour with piranha fishing: A
non-professional fishing activity. Depending on the season, you may catch the
elusive piranha that nibbles your bait without a tug on the line or other
species. The guide shows some of the tricks of the piranhas and how to catch
them.
You will be back at the hotel after a
full day trip at approximately 5:30 pm. Indian Dinner and overnight stay.
OPTIONAL
TOUR WITH PIRANHA FISHING: CLIMB ABROAD A MOTORIZED CANOE THAT WILL TAKE YOU
DOWN THE RIVER TO WHERE THE BEGRO AND SOLIMOES RIVERS MEET TO FORM THE MIGHTY AMAZON.
STOP TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE AMAZING NATURAL PHENOMENON.
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY
(B, D)
Breakfast at the
hotel and enjoy a leisurely morning. Transfer to the airport to board your
flight to Rio de Janeiro( Domestic flight not included ), one of the most
bustling and vibrant cities of Brazil. Lunch will be on own. Our representative
will pick you up from the airport (check in time is 3 pm). Our representative
will meet at the hotel lobby at 7pm. Proceed to have Indian dinner and drop off
at the hotel. (Rio Othon Palace hotel 4* or similar). Overnight.
DAY 5-THURSDAY: (B,
L, D)
After breakfast, get ready for a full
day tour of Rio including worlds renowned Sugarloaf mountain, the most iconic
symbol of Rio. Rising up from small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara bay,
you will access Urca hill mountain by glass cable car rising 215 meters above
sea level. From here, you will take another cable car to the top of Sugarloaf
mountain giving you a panoramic 360 degree view of the entire city. After
international lunch at vegetarian restaurant, you will visit the Christ statue,
which was recently elected as one of the seven wonders of the world. Following
a scenic drive along the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, we will arrive at the foot
of the hill and get on a small train to go to mountain top. After this, we take
you to Marcana football stadium, Stroll around the empty stadium, normally full
of up to 183,000 screaming fans. Enter the locker rooms, decorated with the
jerseys of famous retired players, and enjoy access to the press room. Park
yourself on the Brazilian team bench, where players from Vasco, Flamengo,
Fluminense and Botafogo have sat before you. Gaze out on the hallowed pitch,
enjoying the same vantage point as the players do during a game. Walk up the
entry ramp, just like Ronaldo used to every in game, and imagine the roar of a
crowd around you as you step onto the field.
Dinner at local Indian restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
We will transfer
you to the airport after breakfast today for your flight to Iguassu. (Domestic
flight not included) We will visit the Brazilian side of the falls enjoying the
secure and modern catwalks leading to the falls. Enjoy panoramic view of the
devil’s throat and the surrounding falls. Lunch on own (**** Please make sure that your flight is
arriving in the morning before 12 pm to be able to complete this part of the
itinerary. If you have a later flight, you will miss the Brazilian side of the
falls****).
Cross the border
and get a view of the falls from the other side (Argentina visa required).
Transfer to Argentinian side of the falls. Check into hotel Merit Plaza Hotel
or similar. International Dinner at hotel restaurant and overnight at hotel.
DAY 7: SATURDAY
(B, D)
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Buenos
Aires (Domestic flight not included), Argentina’s Big Cosmopolitan capital city
after breakfast. Lunch will be on own this day.
Enjoy the many sightseeing the city has to offer. You will get to
see the historical sights of Tetro Colon, Plaza de Mayo, rosy Hued Casa Raosada
and drive through the best neighborhoods including Palermo and San Telmo.
In the evenings, “the city that never sleeps†is open to concerts,
shows, theaters, Cinemas, Casinos, Discos, Coffee-shops and pubs that make
visitors stay up until the small hours.
Evening enjoy Indian dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 8: SUNDAY (B,
L, D)
Proceed to Enjoy a half a day of tour of Tigre Delta and learn
about the history of Delta as you glide along the Costanera navigation canal
past Buenos Aires Shoreline landmarks. Continue cruising along the narrower
canals of the Delta where you will see Yatch clubs, markets as well as Stilted
homes of the local residents. Lunch will be provided once you are back from
your boat ride.
Evening you will be taken to Enjoy a buffet Vegetarian dinner with
the Tango show. This Passionate Dance form is on the UNESCO’s intangible
cultural heritage list. You will listen to Authentic live music while
professional show is being performed. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 9: MONDAY (B)
It is time to say a Good
bye to the tour and take home happy memories. You will be transferred to
airport for your flight.
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