| Starts | Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Argentina |
|---|---|
| Ends | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Region | South America & Central America |
| Duration | 7 days |
| Tour Operator | Peregrine |
Itinerary
Day 1 - Starting: Buenos Aires & Finishing: Buenos Aires
Welcome to Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan epicentre of South America. You will be transferred to your hotel upon arrival. There will be an important group meeting today (usually at 6 pm). Details about this are found at the noticeboard at hotel reception. Perhaps ask your leader for a recommended place to dine this evening.
Day 2 - Starting: Buenos Aires & Finishing: Buenos Aires
Explore the city on a full-day tour with a local guide. You'll wander the cobbled streets of San Telmo and browse its famous antiques market and art displays, then continue to Plaza de Mayo and see the Casa Rosada. Walk among the tombs and monuments of Recoleta Cemetery – the final resting place of some of the city’s most famous residents. From here you'll take a private van to La Boca and its well-known ‘Caminito’ district, before moving on to the lesser-known side of this colourful neighbourhood to visit an artist's gallery. Lunch at a local social project is included today.
Day 3 - Starting: Iguazu Fall & Finishing: Iguazu Fall
Today you will fly to Puerto Iguazu in Argentina, gateway to the mighty Iguazu Falls. You will spend the next two days exploring the falls in depth, seeing them from both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides. The falls are two kilometres in length, and are made up of 275 waterfalls in total, some of which stretch up to 80 metres high. This makes them both higher than Niagara and wider than Victoria Falls. Notes: For visa information purposes, you will be visiting the Brazilian side of the falls on Day 3 and the Argentinian side on Day 4. The Brazilian side of the falls offers great panoramic views of them. For birds-eye views of the falls, you can take an optional helicopter flight over the top of them.
Day 4 - Starting: Iguazu Falls & Finishing: Iguazu Falls
Visit the Argentinean side of the falls today, which has boardwalks allowing you to get up close and personal with these towering rapids. You can choose to get an even more exhilarating look at Iguazu with an optional zodiac boat ride below the falls. Today, accompanied by your leader, you will have the opportunity to meet one of the few remaining original inhabitants of the region, the Guarani.
Day 5 - Starting: Rio de Janeiro & Finishing: Rio de Janeiro
This morning you cross the border into Brazil and take a flight from Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro. Witness the intense green of Guanabara Bay and the beauty of the surrounding slopes of the Corcovado and Sugarloaf that make Rio such a majestic place. Take in the ever-present Portugese influence here, which is especially apparent in the opulent buildings constructed when the Portuguese monarchy fled Europe under the threat of Napolean and took up residence here. You may be struck by the contrast between this extravagance and the destitute poverty of the favelas. For some world-renowned live music, Lapa is the place to go and join the locals for some serious dancing. The white sands of Cobacapana and Ipanema beaches offer an equally interesting snapshot of local life.
Day 6 - Starting: Rio de Janeiro & Finishing: Rio de Janeiro
Today you'll be taken on a full-day guided tour that spans some of Rio's most iconic sights. Head up to Santa Teresa, a beautiful artistic neighbourhood situated on a hill overlooking the city. While walking the cobbled streets you'll discover eclectic architecture, art galleries and restaurants before stopping by the famous Selaron Stairs. Continue on to Corcovado for an eagle-view of the city from the base of Christ the Reedemer. One of the new Seven Wonders of the World, this enormous white statue stands over Rio, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the city’s natural wonders. Next, it’s time to experience a different side of the city, with a visit to the Santa Marta favela. Accompanied by your local guide, you'll head through narrow alleys, learn about local life and meet some of the people who make up this vibrant community.
Day 7 - Starting: Rio de Janeiro & Finishing: Rio de Janeiro
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning.
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