2009 Ultimate Tango & Samba Experience
(Carnival dates for 2009, Feb. 20th to Feb. 24th)
( 12 days, 11 nights )
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Experience this tour for an Amazing taste of Argentina, and to discover the delights of Brazil. Enjoy sights, sounds & shopping in Buenos Aires, the "Paris of the Americas". We show you both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of the majestic Iguassu Falls.The culmination of Samba during Carnival, the unforgettable sound of the Tango in Buenos Aires, combined with the best sights on the South American East Coast. Take an unforgettable railway journey over the jutting Atlantic Rainforest Mountains, and view a mix of landscapes through southern Brazil on this special introduction into a fascinating land. The contrasts of Brazil become evident as you travel from natural wonders through high-tech farmlands and towards pulsating Rio de Janeiro.
Day 1: BUENOS AIRES
Arrival in Buenos Aires, reception and transfer to your 4* hotel.
Day 2: BUENOS AIRES (Breakfast & Dinner)
After breakfast, a half day city tour including visits to La Boca, San Telmo, 9 de Julio Avenue and the Obelisk, Colon Theatre, Puerto Madero and La Recoleta. Return to your hotel. Dinner and Tango Show at La Esquina Carlos Gardel, the foremost tango house in Buenos Aires.
Day 3: BUENOS AIRES – ESTANCIA (Breakfast & Lunch)
Full Day Fiesta Gaucha Excursion, visiting a typical "estancia" in the pampas. Enjoy a traditional cowboy barbeque and learn about the lives of the very popular cowboy in Argentina. Return to your 4* hotel in Buenos Aires.
Day 4: BUENOS AIRES – IGUAZU (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Iguazu. Arrival and transfer to your 4* hotel on the Brazilian side of the falls. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery and the sounds of the falls.
Day 5: IGUAZU FALLS – ARGENTINA SIDE (Breakfast)
After breakfast, cross the border, for a visit to the fabulous UNESCO World Heritage Iguazu falls, the most voluminous falls in the world and more than three times the width of the Niagara falls. The Argentinean side of Iguazu allows for a close appreciation. Set in a subtropical rain forest reserve of over 180,000 hectares, Iguazu is home to jaguar, puma, caiman and over 400 species of bird. Return to your hotel in Brazil.
Day 6: IGUAZU FALLS – BRAZIL SIDE (Breakfast)
After breakfast, a full day excursion to appreciate a wider view of the falls. The falls lie on the three borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. The tour will include a "Macuco Safari" an exhilarating boat ride on the Parana river, heading towards the Iguazu falls themselves. Return to your hotel.
Day 7: IGUAZU - CURITIBA (Breakfast & Dinner)
After an early breakfast, a private transfer by land to Curitiba. The rolling landscape on today's journey is interrupted only by mountain chains, rich farmland and patches of original subtropical forest, with the unique Araucária trees. Arrive in Curitiba, named best-organized city in South America, now a model for many western industrialized nations! The city has grown 10-fold in the past 20 years, using innovative ideas to manage its substantial growth.
The capital of the state of Paraná is a melting pot of such diverse cultures as Dutch, Polish, Arabian, German, Ukrainian, Italian and Japanese cultures, amongst many others! Check into your 4* hotel. Tonight's included dinner will give you a taste of the region's mix of cultures.
Day 8: CURITIBA (Breakfast)
After breakfast, a morning sightseeing gives you a view of the capital, including the glass Opera House, before heading down to the coast for a stroll along the historic promenade of the Port of Antonina. After lunch (not included), board the scenic historic railway as it winds its way from sea level up 1200m (3/4 of a mile high) over the Serra do Mar chain back to Curitiba.
Day 9: Rio de Janeiro (Breakfast & Dinner)
Early morning transfer to the airport and flight to Rio de Janeiro. Arrive to Rio de Janeiro, transfer to your 4* hotel. After the late breakfast, enjoy the beaches nearby or relax at your hotel. The panoramic view from the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain is the highlight of today's sightseeing tour. Board a funicular to reach the summit with its 360º spectrum of golden beaches, green forests and a thriving metropolis that has earned Rio de Janeiro the title of the "world's most beautiful city". Sightseeing continues with a tour of Rio's historical past. Learn how Portugal's prince scandalously broke all family ties and declared himself Emperor of Brazil. In the evening meet your fellow travelers for a Rodizio dinner - an All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Barbecue. Afterwards transfer to the Sambódromo. At the Sambódromo, the famed Samba Schools of Rio are competing in an incredible display of music, dance, costume, and pageantry. Experience the excitement with our Exclusive Ticket Package, (includes escorted transfers and excellent Grandstand Seating).
Day 10: Rio de Janeiro (Breakfast)
After breakfast, a half day visit to Corcovado, the mountain home to the world famous, Cristo de Redentor statue for a magnificent 360° panoramic view of Rio. After, a trip to the Tijuca forest, a luxuriant tropical forest only minutes away from this huge metropolis. Return to your hotel.
Day 11 Rio de Janeiro (Breakfast)
Today is a day of relaxation - relaxing poolside, strolling along the beaches, exploring some nearby boutiques, or watching the world go by in a cafe, sipping coffee or a cocktail.
Day 12: Rio de Janeiro (Breakfast)
After breakfast, a private transfer to the airport to check in for your international flight home.
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PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON TWO SHARING: $4995.00
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
11 night’s accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended 4* hotels with private bathroom, including breakfast
All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary with local English speaking guides.
All meals as per itinerary.
Entrance to exclusive grandstand seating at the Sambódromo for 1 day.
Flight tickets: Buenos Aires – Iguazu, Curitiba – Rio de Janeiro.
All entrance fees.
OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
International air tickets and associated taxes.
Meals not specified on the itinerary.
All domestic flights require a US$6.00 charge (airport tax), payable at the airport.
Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
Tips, baggage porterage and other extras not specified.
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