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Brazil and Argentina

17 Nights / 18 Days Brazil - Argentina - Patagonia

Destinations Covered

Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú, El Calafate, Buenos Aires

Itinerary

Day 01: Rio de Janeiro

Arrival at the airport of Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 02: Full day Tour Rio (Corcovado & Sugar Loaf)

Ride to the top of Corcovado Montain by train. Panoramic view of the city. Tijuca Forest, it’s exuberancy and beauty. Visit the Taunay waterfall (dependng on the day). Drive by Barra da Tijuca and southem Rio beaches. Ascend by cablecar to the Sugar Loaf. Ride through the Flamengo Park and Downtown. Visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral. Sight of the architectonic monuments of Rio. Pass by Maracanã Soccer Stadium. Return by the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

Day 03: Rio de Janeiro - Iguazú

Transfer to the Airoport of Rio de Janeiro. Arrival Iguazú. Accommodation.

The Brazilian Park offers new facilities that complement their tour. On arriving to the Visitors center, we get on the panoramic buses that begin the tour of the park, then we descend to start walking the paths. From the first balcony we meet a panoramic view of the Argentinean falls. Then after 950 meters with stunning views over the Iguazu river we get to the falls on the Brazilian side. The walkway entering the river next to the Floriano fall gives the visitor a refreshing reception and a gorgeous panoramic view of the lower Iguazu river and the Devil's gorge Canyon. The elevator and the stairs lead to the shopping and restaurant area upstairs. Return to the portal on panoramic buses.

Day 04: Iguazú

The Argentine Falls tour takes longer since the inauguration of the new facilities for the Upper, Lower and the Devil's Throat Circuits. Visitors first arrive to the New Visitors Center where you walk the Nature's Interpretation Center. From the Visitors Center you can board the train that goes first to Cataratas Station in about 8 minutes or take a short walk through the 'Green Trail' that leads to the beginning of the path towards the Upper and Lower trails. Otherwise the same train goes on to Garganta Station. Once you have finished the circuits, you must go back to the Visitors Center where the vehicles are waiting for the transfer to the hotels or the Airport.

Upper Circuit: The 800 meters of catwalks are detached from the jungle's surface so as to protect the fauna by preventing disruption of their natural trails. From this circuit you have an upper view of the falls, enjoying their magnificence with a panoramic view. Duration of the tour: one (1) hour

Lower Circuit: 1,600 meters of catwalks, also detached from the jungle's surface, enjoying a view from below and around the falls. This circuit provides a unique experience of feeling part of the natural surroundings, watching and sensing their magnitude from close. Duration of the tour: two (2) hours

Devil's Gorge: Departing from Cataratas Station, the train goes up to Garganta Station in about 18 minutes. Then a walk along the catwalks, Some 1200 meters over the islands, take you to enjoy the most spectacular sight from the most important balcony: the Devil's Gorge. Time required: two (2) hours

Day 05: Iguazú - El Calafate

Transfer to the Airport of Iguazú. Departure to El Calafate (Connect in Buenos Aires) Arrival to El Calafate. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.

Day 06: El Calafate

It's said that a visit to the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares is a 'must' in a life time. There is no doubt that the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most beautiful of Los Glaciares National Park. It originates at the Continental Ice field and descends through colossal mountains, to penetrate into waters of Argentino Lake. This unique landscape is framed by the greenest of forests, and the most colorful flowers. Our exclusive glacier excursion will allow you to devote all the time you want to explore this incredible place. We leave El Calafate and after an 80km drive we arrive at the eastern side of Magallanes Peninsula where there are the footbridges (viewpoints). We will walk along the tracks and will make stops to take photographs. From this point we will clearly see ice blocks of differents sizes continually detaching from the glacier and falling into the water, causing a tremendous sound and amazing waves, which makes this view and unforgettable sight.

Day 07: El Calafate - Buenos Aires

Transfer to the Airport. Arrival to Buenos Aires. Accommodation. Dinner Tango Show.

Day 08: Buenos Aires

This sightseeing city tour gives you the emotion of a multiple Buenos Aires. We will see the symbol of our city: the obelisk. We will visit different squares such as Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Congreso. Avenues like Corrientes, Mayo, 9 de Julio, among others. Historical neighbourhoods: La Boca, San Telmo, Montserrat. Elegant neighbourhoods such as Palermo and Recoleta, and the most modern: Puerto Madero. Parks such as Lezama and Tres de Febrero. We will also visit financial and commercial areas and a Football Stadium.

Day 09: Buenos Aires

Transfer to airport. End of our services.

Inclusions:

  • SIB Transfers
  • SIB Tours
  • Accomodation at selected hotels
  • Daily Breakfasts
  • National Parks Entrance Fee

Exclusions:

  • Air transport and airport taxes
  • Optional Excursions
  • Meals except breakfast
  • Tips and personal extras
  • Anything not mentioned as included