Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires
Hola Buenos Aires! This cosmopolitan city is filled with culture & diversity in everything from buildings to its people. As the birthplace of Tango there’s a love of music, art, dance & fútbol – not to mention worldrenowned beef & red wine. This morning, meet up with your Tour Manager & group & get out on 2 wheels for a half day bike tour of the important city spots like San Telmo & La Boca. Tonight, get ready to Tango like a local as you learn all the tricks at a dance lesson & show. (D)

Day 2: Buenos Aires
This morning we see the other half of the city on our coach tour. The afternoon is yours for shopping & or just chilling out. Later, take it up a notch & experience BA by night. (B)

Day 3: Buenos Aires
With a free day you can experience Buenos Aires your way. Visit Colonia in Uruguay or kayak the River Delta area of Tigre. In town you might catch a fútbol game, maybe drink champagne at a polo match, hit the shops, or pay a visit to the historic Gran Café Tortoni for a café con leche & some people watching. (B)

Day 4: Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls
Today we fly to Puerto Iguassu then travel to the Brazilian side to see the 275 individual waterfalls that make up Iguassu. You could take a heli-flight for a different angle on the Falls or try your luck at spotting macaws & toucans. Tonight, sample the delicious national drink, a caipirinha. (B)

Day 5: Iguassu Falls
We’ll cross back into Argentina & visit their side of Iguassu Falls with a walk to see Devil’s Throat. The day is all yours to experience the Falls. Try a speed boat ride to feel the spray of the Falls or go for a swim back at the hotel. Tonight,  we have tasty Brazilian BBQ. (B,D)

Day 6: Iguassu Falls to Buzios
Take it down a notch as we head to Buzios with its white sand & endless beaches for a couple of days of R&R. On our boat cruise, sit back with a caipirinha as we cruise to two beaches to bask in the sun, snorkel & take in the coastline.(B)

Day 7: Buzios
You could rise early & watch one of the amazing sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean. If you’re up for it try surfing, or other activities like scuba diving. Or simply sit back with a book, explore the town or just work on your tan with a cocktail. (B)

Day 8: Buzios to Rio de Janeiro
Home to the world’s largest Carnival celebration, Copacabana Beach & the Brazilian bikini, get ready for good times in Rio. See the Lapa district & its 150 year-old aqueduct, the Arches of Lapa & Passeio Publico. This afternoon we’ll visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. (B)

Day 9: Rio de Janeiro
We’ll give you a unique insiders only experience of visiting a favela & seeing the contrast of how some cariocas live. Join us in a farewell dinner & a last night out in this amazing city! (B,D)

Day 10: Depart Rio de Janeiro
Our adventure ends after breakfast, when it’s time to say ‘Tchau’ (goodbye) to your travel mates. (B)

Do catamarans, beaches, the rush of Iguassu & buzz of Rio sound like you? Mix this with cosmopolitan Buenos Aires & you’ve got the perfect combo of adventure, discovery & sun-seeking in 10 epic days through Argentina & Brazil.

• 9 nights accommodation: 9 nights in twin-share hotels
• 12 meals: 9 breakfasts (B) 3 dinners (D)
• An experienced & professional Tour Manager
• English speaking local guides
• 2 flights & transfers
• Transportation in a private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach, or van
• Sightseeing tours of all major areas
• Local taxes & service charges

• Buenos Aires: Buenos Aires city bike tour - Visit the neighborhoods of San Telmo, La Boca & Puerto Madero, Tango lesson, show & dinner, Visit the neighborhoods of Recoleta, Palermo Chico & Palermo Lagos y Bosques & Palermo Soho
• Iguassu Falls: Visit Iguassu Falls, Taste delicious Brazilian BBQ, See Devil’s Throat
• Buzios: Boat cruise with caipirinhas, sun & music
• Rio de Janeiro: Entry to Christ the Redeemer for amazing city views, City tour of the Catedral, Lapa Steps & Passeio Publico, Locally guided favela tour

Twin-share hotels (9 nights)

• For tours arriving in Argentina & departing Brazil, prices do not include a reciprocity tax of approximately US$140 (as of March 5th, 2012) which are payable at the airport upon arrival & departure taxes of approximately US$42 (as of March 5th, 2012), which are payable at the airport upon departure.
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