7-Day Samba and Falls Tour from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Day 1 Rio de Janeiro

Guests will be picked up from the airport in Rio de Janeiro and transferred to their hotel to begin this tour. Then, they will have the remainder of the day to spend at their own leisure, whether they wish to relax at the hotel or explore this dynamic city.

Standard Hotel: Martinique Copa Hotel or similar

Day 2 Rio de Janeiro

Today, we will enjoy taking a private half-day tour up Corcovado, the mountain in the middle of Rio. After we have left our hotels, we will drive through some of the oldest parts of the city. We will board the Corcovado Rack Railway, a train that traverses the jungle to take us to the peak of the mountain. When we reach the summit, we will see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, the most recognizable symbol of the city and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Afterwards, we will return to the main city to spend the rest of the day at our own leisure.

Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL Usually referred to simply as "Rio," this Brazilian coastal city is famous for its annual Carnival celebration. Rio de Janeiro sees millions of tourists every year, more than any other South American city.

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  Corcovado The name of this mountain is Portuguese for "hunchback," a reference to the lopsided shape. At the peak lies the Christ the Redeemer statue, the most iconic symbol of Rio de Janeiro.
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  Corcovado Rack Railway This train uses the traditional rack system, a special wheel designed for trains to travel uphill, in order to reach the peak of Corcovado in Rio. It carries passengers from the city below to Christ the Redeemer at the summit.
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  Christ the Redeemer This statue is, above all else, the main symbol of Rio de Janeiro. Built on the top of Corcovado, a mountain that hovers above the city, the statue depicts Christ with his arms extended in a welcoming gesture.

Standard Hotel: Martinique Copa Hotel or similar

Day 3 Rio de Janeiro - Puerto Iguazu(1193 km)

In the morning, we will transfer to the airport to board a flight to Puerto Iguazu. Upon arrival, we will meet with a guide who will help us transfer to our local hotel. We will have the rest of the day to enjoy at our own leisure.

Puerto Iguazu, ARGENTINA It's the fourth largest city in the province of Misiones. The world-renowned Iguazu Falls are only 18 kilometres (11 mi) away from the city, and as a result the city has developed much of its infrastructure around tourism.

Standard Hotel: Hotel Rafain Centro or similar

Day 4 Iguazu Falls

Today, we will spend the morning discovering Argentina's most spectacular natural phenomenon: the thrilling Iguazu Falls. Over the course of the day, we will take an ecological train ride to the impressive fall known as Devil's Throat. We will also get the chance to hike around the area and see both the upper and lower parts of the falls. In the afternoon, we will return to our hotel and have the remainder of the day to relax at our own leisure.

Puerto Iguazu, ARGENTINA It's the fourth largest city in the province of Misiones. The world-renowned Iguazu Falls are only 18 kilometres (11 mi) away from the city, and as a result the city has developed much of its infrastructure around tourism.

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  Iguazu Falls When she first saw the falls, Eleanor Roosevelt reportedly exclaimed, "Poor Niagara!" Indeed, the spectacular Iguazu Falls are three times the size of New York's Niagara Falls. Located on the border of Brazil and Argentina, Iguazu is an experience.
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  Devil's Throat One of the many waterfalls that make up the Iguassu Falls on the border between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, the Devil's Throat is a U-shaped chasm through which the majority of the water in the falls flows.

Standard Hotel: Hotel Rafain Centro or similar

Day 5 Puerto Iguazu - Buenos Aires(1338 km)

After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport for our flight to Buenos Aires. When we arrive, we will transfer to our local hotel and have the remainder of the day to spend at our own leisure.

Standard Hotel: Forcadell Apartments or similar

Day 6 Buenos Aires

We will spend the entirety of the day exploring the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, beginning in the city center to see the Argentine National Congress, the beautiful Plaza de Mayo, which is surrounded by the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the splendid Cabildo. Then we will walk along Avenida 9 de Julio to see the famous Colon Theater. We will end the tour by dancing the tango at one of the city's most exclusive tango houses, Tango Porteno, where we will enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner while professional musicians and dancers perform. Then, we will return to the hotel in the evening.

Standard Hotel: Forcadell Apartments or similar

Day 7 Buenos Aires

Guests will transfer to the airport in Buenos Aires for their flights home, bringing an end to this tour. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding when guests should schedule their flights.

Inclusions

• Complimentary round-trip airport transfers for each order
• 6 nights 3 stars hotel accommodations (based on US standards
• All tours stated in the itinerary with English-speaking guides
• All transfers and entrance fees
• All breakfasts

Exclusions

• Travel insurance is not included but recommended
• All domestic and international airfares
• Laundry, valet, telephone calls, wines and liquors unless otherwise specified.
• All evening meals and lunches during the trip, unless otherwise specified.
• Gratuities for tour guides and drivers.
• Airport taxes

Confirmation

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Redemption

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