9 Days Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls,
Buenos Aires
Day 1 - Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your
hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro – City Tour / Corcovado
Your morning tour features a ride by cable
car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Take in spectacular views of the city from
Corcovado to Guanabara Bay and Niteroi
Bridge. Later, drive along the Leblon and
famous Ipanema beaches before stopping
for lunch at the Art Deco Café Confeitaria
Colombo. Following lunch, visit Corcovado,
upon which stands the statue of Christ the
Redeemer. En route, see Rodrigo de Freitas
Lagoon and the traditional Cosme Velho
neighborhood. Take a cogwheel train to the
famous statue and enjoy the stunning vista
before descending. (BL)
Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and pursue
independent activities. (B)
Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls
Fly to Iguassu. Transfer to your hotel, which
overlooks the famous Iguassu Falls. Later,
take a walking tour with a local guide along
the Brazilian side of the amazing waterfalls,
one of the natural wonders of the world.
(BD) Optional: Helicopter ride over the
spectacular falls.
Day 5 - Iguassu Falls – Iguassu National Park Excursion
Travel by coach to the Argentine side of the
falls. Continue on to Iguassu National Park
to enjoy a guided walking tour of this natural
wonderland. The afternoon is at leisure.
Tonight, enjoy a barbecue dinner and Latin
show at the Rafain Hotel. (BD)
Day 6 - Iguassu Falls / Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to your
hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure, giving
you a chance to settle in. (B)
Day 7 - Buenos Aires – City Tour
Your guided sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires
includes a stop at the Plaza de Mayo, where
you will find the pink-colored Casa Rosada.
See the balcony where Eva Peron and her
husband addressed the crowds below. Next,
see the Cabildo (town hall) and Metropolitan
Cathedral before heading to the districts of
San Telmo and La Boca. You will also visit the
cemetery of Recoleta, which is the burial
site of Eva Peron. Continue along Avenida
9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world.
Finally, stop at Palermo before returning
to your hotel. This evening, enjoy dinner at
one of Buenos Aires’ excellent restaurants.
Experience Argentina’s sensual music, dance
and culture during a full tango show. (BD)
Day 8 - Buenos Aires – Estancia
Venture out of the city today on a full-day
visit to a historic, working estancia in the
Argentine pampas—the great plains that
sweep through hundreds of miles of the
country’s heartland. Savor an asado barbecue
lunch cooked over an open fire, and witness
traditional gaucho riding skills, music and the
romantic rural way of Argentine life. (BL)
Day 9 - Depart Buenos Aires
Your day is at leisure, giving you time for
independent activities. Later this evening,
transfer to the airport for your onward flight
home. (B)
