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 Buenos Aires Argentina and Rio de Janerio Brazil
Rio de Janeiro - Sun drenched beaches, music, dance, bikini clad Cariocas and a night life that refuses to quit. The allure of Rio has been attracting foreign visitors since the 16th century. Rio's physical setting of mountains, ocean and lush tropical vegetation delights the eye while the sophisticated pleasures of Rio's restaurants engage the palate. As birthplace of the bossa nova and samba, Rio moves to a musical beat and whether you are there for Carnival or not, every night is a party. Corcovado and Mountains are the post cards of Rio and a must to see.city
Buenos Aires - the capital of country-region Argentina is located on the banks of Rio de la Plata. It is also the capital of tango, the gaucho and famous 'asado' the Argentine style barbecue. It is a modern and dynamic city that still keeps some of its old traditions. To catch the spirit of the city, it is necessary to walk around: to stroll along the streets in downtown, to do some shopping in its elegant boutiques, to have a coffee in a sidewalk cafe or to visit the residential neighborhoods, where old buildings alternate with modern crystal skyscrapers. It is also interesting to note the quantity and variety of restaurants offering typical food, as well as excellent international cuisine. Another unmistakable example of its assorted ethnical composition.
Includes
* International airfare to/from Miami * International airfare Brazil to Argentina * 9-Nights 4* Accomodations * 9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 3 Dinners * Best Single Travel Representative * All Tours listed above * Taxes and Transfers
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| Details | | Best Single Travel | | Offer valid through 2/1/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart Miami | Feb 5 - Miami - 05:00pm Meet your other singles travelers in the Miami International airport for our 7:20pm flight to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| | Day 2 | Rio de Janeiro | Feb 6 - Rio de Janeiro - 09:30am Upon arrival, we will be met and transferred to the Astoria Palace Hotel in Copacabana Beach. Time to relax before a late afternoon lunch at Estrela do Sul BBQ and Sunset tour to Sugar Loaf.
This tour takes us through Rio's most famous beaches, Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, to the base of Sugar Loaf Mountain. We take the first of two cable cars to the smaller mountain. Walk around the flowered walkways and enjoy the magnificent view. Continue up the second cable car to the summit of the second mountain. The view of the city of Rio from this peak is breath taking. We will be there to enjoy the sunset.
Astoria Palace Hotel - L | | Day 3 | Rio de Janeiro | Feb 7 - Rio de Janeiro Morning tour to Corcovado Mountain one of the 8th wonders of the world.
We will travel through downtown Rio to the base of Corcovado Mountain. Here we board the cog rail train that takes us through the Tijuca Rainforest. At the top stands the 125ft statue with its arms outstretched over the city. The view of the ocean, city and lagoon are spectacular from this vantage point. On the way back we will visit the famous H. Stern Jewelers. Rest of day at leisure to enjoy the beach
Evening - Tour to Lapa, where Brazilians go to dance and meet people. Dinner at Mio Restaurant Astoria Palace Hotel - B,D | | Day 4 | Rio de Janeiro | Feb 8 - Rio de Janeiro Full day schooner tour around Tropical Islands.
This is a day of beach and sun with lunch in one of the deserted islands. Astoria Palace Hotel - B,L | | Day 5 | Iguassu Falls | Feb 9 - Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls After breakfast we will be met and transferred to the airport for the flight to Iguassu Falls. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the pool
Rafain Palace Hotel - B | | Day 6 | Iguassu Falls | Feb 10 - Iguassu Falls Today we spend the daying touring the 275 falls that plunge over a precipice more than a mile and a half wide with an average drop of 300 feet to the Iguazu River below. Every second, 450,000 gallons of water come tumbling down. The most popular way to see the falls from the Brazilian side in on the Salto do Macuco Safari. The safari starts with a jeep trip into the forest, Next, hike about 700 yards to the Macuco Falls where you begin a boat trip that takes you out to the base of the great falls in the direction of the Garganta, passing various cascades and rocky canyons. You are sure to get soaked, as the boats gets quite close to the falls. Rafain Palace Hotel - B,L | | Day 7 | Buenos Aires | Feb 11 - Iguassu Falls - Buenos Aires Seventy percent of the falls are in Argentina, but much can be seen from Brazil. The falls, are 60 feet higher than Niagara Falls and 1 1/2 times as wide.
After morning tour of the Argentina side, we will be transferred to the airport for our flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, we will be taken to our hotel.
Tonight we will enjoy the Piazzolla Tango Show with Dinner, held in a stunning recently restored Art Nouveau theater. Of all the tango show palaces in Buenos Aires, this is the most beautiful, which adds more excitement to the well-choreographed show. Mansion Dandi Royal Hotel - B,D | | Day 8 | Buenos Aires | Feb 12 - Buenos Aires During our Buenos Aires morning tour get to know the city's most traditional neighborhoods:
May Square, the main buildings sum up the power of the city: the Casa Rosada, office of the President, the Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral; San Telmo visit an antique shop and Dorrego's Square; La Boca see the famous Caminito, and pass Boca Juniors football Stadium; Puerto Madero has the most elegant and chic restaurants, bars and exclusive apartment buildings;
Retiro, Recoleta and Palermo observe the Parisian air of Alvear Avenue, home of exclusive fashion shops, the Promenade of Pilar, and the Basilic of Our Lady of Pilar. Visit the tomb of Eva Peron in the legendary Recoleta Cemetery. Our tour ends in Palermo, the main green area in town, admire luxurious French palaces that now house embassies and international organizations. After lunch at Il Gatto Restaurant we have Tango lesson at our hotel
This evening we go to a Milonga, a place to dance the tango, with one of our teachers. Taking a local cab to get there and back (not included in price) Mansion Dandi Royal Hotel - B,L | | Day 9 | Buenos Aires | Feb 13 - Buenos Aires Full day tour to Gaucho Estancia for a real taste of Argentina. See first hand the life of the Gauchos of the Pampas
After a fabulous Argentinean BBQ enjoy a folklore show with live music, dancing and a tango demonstration, followed by 'cuadreras' and gauchos ring races. There are horses and sulkies for us to ride. Then we have afternoon tea. Mansion Dandi Royal Hotel - B,L | | Day 10 | Buenos Aires | Feb 14 - Buenos Aires Day at leisure or Buenos Aires is a shopper's paradise, the best shopping city in Latin America. Farewell dinner at Spettus restaurant Mansion Dandi Royal Hotel - B,D | | Day 11 | Buenos Aires | Feb 15 - Buenos Aires - Miami After breakfast we leave for the airport and our 12:00pm flight to Miami. | | Day 12 | Return Miami | Feb 16 - Miami - Home Arrive Miami at 4:55am, say goodbye to all your new singles friends and transfer to your flight home |
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| | | For this singles vacation, you are required to carry a valid passport with an expiration date no less than six (6) months after the scheduled return date.
A copy of your passport must be provided to Best Single Travel at least 75 days prior to your departure. The name on your passport must match the first and last name on your reservation.
Deposit - $400
Balance - $3,199 due October 5 The deposit can be paid by credit card the balance is to be paid by check or money order. If you wish to pay the balance by credit card there is a 3% charge.
*The price per person is for a share of a double room land and air package. Best Single Travel provides roommate matching, if you wish to room solo the cost is an additional $599 |
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