SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE (10 Days starting from $2,169)

SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE

A 10-Day tour starting from $2,169

Length:	10 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	REGIONAL DISCOVERY SOUTH AMERICA
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	SB-2008

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About This Tour

Explore two of the great cities of Brazil and Argentina at a relaxed pace combined with Iguassu Falls. Your vacation begins with a 3-night stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While here, visit Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado Mountain, and the cathedral, plus enjoy plenty of free time to relax, explore on your own, or join optional activities. Next, fly to Iguassu Falls and witness the spectacular beauty of this natural wonder. Finally, spend three nights in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital city and the “Paris of South America.” Enjoy guided sightseeing at the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, as well as a special Farewell Dinner featuring a tango performance.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing

City Highlights
RIO DE JANIERO:
Welcome Dinner; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains and the cathedral

IGUASSU FALLS:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide on both sides of the Falls

BUENOS AIRES:
Walking tour; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta; tango show; Farewell Dinner

Meals
American breakfast daily (B) and 3 dinners (D), including a Welcome Dinner in Brazil and a special Farewell Dinner excursion in Buenos Aires.

Hotels:
RIO DE JANEIRO Excelsior Copacabana (F), IGUASSU FALLS Bourbon Cataratas (F), BUENOS AIRES Sheraton Libertador (SF)

Day 1:
(Sat.) Board your overnight flight to South America.

Day 2:
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Sun.) Welcome to South America’s largest and most populous country. Rooms are ready so that you can freshen up and rest before taking a first look at Rio. This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a drive along famous Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches to the base of 1,300-foot SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN. Ascend by cable car to its summit, where you can savor spectacular vistas of the city while toasting your upcoming vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Enjoy a WELCOME DINNER at a popular local restaurant. (D)

Day 3:
Rio de Janeiro. (Mon.) The city’s landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, crowns CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. A scenic ride by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here, proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambodromo and visit the CATHEDRAL. The afternoon and evening are at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, you may opt to join in a fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style, followed by a samba show where the sheer vitality of this country explodes in a colorful extravaganza. (B)

Day 4:
Rio de Janeiro. (Tue.) Enjoy a full day at leisure to fill as you wish. This morning, you may choose to join the optional Jeep tour to visit the Botanical Gardens with its splendid orchid exhibit, and the bird sanctuary in Tijuca National Park. This afternoon, sightseers might elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and the site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II. (B)

Day 5:
Rio de Janeiro–Iguassu Falls. (Wed.) Fly to IGUASSU FALLS. The afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the magnificent panorama of waterfalls. The spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrential downpour—with some cataracts as high as 250 feet—is nothing short of hypnotic. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. (B,D)

Day 6:
Iguassu Falls–Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Thu.) Take a morning tour of the Argentine side of the Falls before your flight to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent. After arriving at your central hotel, an orientation walk acquaints you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés. Enjoy an evening at leisure. (B)

Day 7:
Buenos Aires. (Fri.) Your included sightseeing this morning starts in La Boca, a colorful district and site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique neighborhood at the mouth of the river and then on to San Telmo—famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and the METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, which houses San Martin’s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching THE CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, the burial site of Eva Peron. Spend the afternoon at leisure. This evening, savor the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital on your FAREWELL EVENING EXCURSION with dinner at a local restaurant followed by a flawless performance of Latin America’s most sensuous dance—the tango! (B,D)

Day 8:
Buenos Aires. (Sat.) Today is at leisure, or consider an optional excursion to the Pampas. Experience the atmosphere of Argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch). Get acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos and enjoy a barbecue lunch and the warm hospitality of your hosts before returning to the city. (B)

Day 9:
Buenos Aires–Homebound Flight. (Sun.) Spend a full day at leisure. Your homebound flight departs late this evening. (B)

Please Note: Homebound flights may be booked for any time this day; accommodations are not provided this evening.

Day 10:
(Mon.) An early morning arrival is ideal for making homebound connections.

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RIO DE JANIERO:
Welcome Dinner; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains and the cathedral

IGUASSU FALLS:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide on both sides of the Falls

BUENOS AIRES:
Walking tour; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta; tango show; Farewell Dinner

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