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 Cultures & Contrasts of South America 2009
Highlights Rio de Janeiro
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Iguassu
Buenos AiresBariloche
Puerto Montt
Santiago
Cultures & Contrasts of South America 2009 Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing tour includes the city's main sights and a cog-train ride through Tijuca Forest and up Corcovado Mountain to see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue. Also included is a cable car ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain.Iguassu: A guided tour to the amazing Falls.Buenos Aires: Guided sightseeing of this city including Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Teatro Colon, Palermo Park, the Evita Museum, and the famous Recoleta Cemetery, the burial site of Evita Peron.Bariloche Lake District: Visit this beautiful area including Lake Nahuel Huapi, Playa Bonita and Campanario Mountain.Puerto Montt: Guided sightseeing tour includes Angelmo, a traditional Chilean seafood market.Santiago: Sightseeing includes views of Club Hipico, the Parque O'Higgins and the Cousino Palace and a drive up San Cristobal Hill for a splendid vista over the city.Dining Highlights 14 Breakfasts3 Lunches3 DinnersBBQ and Carnival dinner in Rio de JaneiroMusical Farewell Dinner in Santiago8 additional meals on the Amazon extension9 additional meals on the Peru extension22 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights All intra-tour flights and round-trip transfers between airports and hotels, including baggage handling at the airport.Accommodations in hotels in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower as listed or similar.Services of an English-speaking Tour Director throughout; local hosts on Amazon and Peru extensions.Sightseeing program as indicated in itinerary, including admission charges, where applicable.Hotel taxes and service charges.Portfolio of travel documents. |
| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board Your Overnight Flight | Board your overnight flight
: | | Day 2 | Rio de Janeiro | Arrive Rio de Janeiro (3 nights)
: Welcome to spectacular Brazil! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where rooms are ready for early check in. The rest of the day is free. This evening, relax over a delicious BBQ dinner followed by a colorful Folklore and Carnival show. (Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Excelsior Copacabana - partial oceanview | | Day 3 | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro
: Take a full day tour of Rio. Start with a cog-train ride through Tijuca Forest and up Corcovado Mountain. Disembark and walk up to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. Then, head to a seafood restaurant for lunch. Afterward, pass by Rio's world-famous beaches, Ipanema and Copacabana, to board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain. Enjoy the splendid views of the city. Drive past the Candelaria Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa Arches, Municipal Theatre and the Sambadrome, site of Rio's famous Carnival Parade. Your evening is free. (Breakfast / Lunch) | | Day 4 | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro
: A full free day. For shoppers, jewelry, art and crafts are always good buys. Sightseers can choose between two tours: A full day schooner cruise or a half day jeep excursion through a rainforest (both own expense). (Breakfast) | | Day 5 | Iguassu Falls | Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls
: Transfer for your flight to Iguassu Falls. This afternoon, your Tour Director will show you the magnificent Falls. The thundering roar and plunging cascades of water make this one of nature's wonders. (Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Bourbon Cataratas | | Day 6 | Buenos Aires | Iguassu Falls - Buenos Aires (4 nights)
: On the Argentine side of the Falls, board the Ecological Train and ride to a splendid viewpoint to see the Devil's Throat. Transfer for your flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening, delight in dinner and a performance of the Tango. (Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Elevage | | Day 7 | Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires
: Start sightseeing with views of the Plaza de Mayo, including the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Cabildo. On to San Telmo and colorful La Boca. Drive down Avenida 9 de Julio and see Teatro Colon. After viewing Palermo Park make a guided visit of Evita's Museum, which tells the story of this larger than life icon. Finally, visit the Recoleta Cemetery, where you will find the graves of many of Argentina's leaders, including Evita Peron. The balance of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast) | | Day 8 | Colonia del Sacramento excursion | Colonia del Sacramento excursion
: Transfer to the Buenos Aires Pier for the hydrofoil ride to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. Founded in 1680 by Portuguese explorers, Colonia has a delightful colonial ambience, with twisting cobblestone streets and colorful houses. The well-preserved historic quarter was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. See the city on a tour, and then explore on your own. There are museums, arts and crafts shops, and caf's, all vying for your attention. Later this afternoon, return by hydrofoil to Buenos Aires, where the rest of the day is at leisure. (Breakfast / Lunch) | | Day 9 | Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires
: A full day free. Your Tour Director has many suggestions, including a day trip to the Pampas to learn the daily life of the Gaucho (Argentine cowboy) or a fun and Tango lesson. For shoppers, the downtown area is full of gallerias and boutiques. (Breakfast) | | Day 10 | Bariloche | Buenos Aires - Bariloche (2 nights)
: Fly to Bariloche, the heart of Patagonia's scenic Lake District. The balance of the day is at leisure. For chocolate lovers, you will find small chocolate factories located throughout town. (Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Edelweiss | | Day 11 | Bariloche | Bariloche
: Sightseeing takes you along the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. See Playa Bonita, then travel through stunning scenery to Campanario Mountain. Take a chairlift ride to a lookout point at the summit. Travel to the Lao Lao Peninsula and over the Angostura Bridge for the splendid view. The rest of the day is free. (Breakfast) | | Day 12 | Puerto Varas | Bariloche - Puerto Varas
: Coach to Villa La Angostura and take a catamaran ride to the Quetrihue Peninsula. Here, step into the silence of the forest of ancient Arrayanes trees. Return to Villa La Angostura. Board a coach and travel along the lakes and through the splendid scenery of the Andes. Continue to the border with Chile, and on to Puerto Varas. (Breakfast / Lunch)
Hotel: Hotel Cabanas del Lago | | Day 13 | Santiago | Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt - Santiago (3 nights)
: Stop at an observation point for a beautiful view of the seaport city of Puerto Montt. Continue through the center of town, seeing the square, cathedral and seafood market. Then transfer for your flight to Santiago. On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Park Plaza Providencia | | Day 14 | Santiago | Santiago
: Sightseeing in Chile's capital city begins in the older residential area, passing the Club Hipico, the Parque O'Higgins and the Cousino Palace. Visit the Plaza de Armas and the cathedral. At the fascinating Pre-Colombian Art Museum, view one of the most complete collections of ceramics, ancient textiles and relics of American culture in the world. Stop at the Central Market, dating back to the 1800s. Finally, cross the Mapocho River to San Cristobal Hill for splendid views of the city. This afternoon your Tour Director will suggest an optional tour to the Maipo Valley, Chile's premier wine growing region. (Breakfast)
| | Day 15 | Santiago and Optional Valparaiso and Vina del Mar Excursion | Santiago and Optional Valparaiso and Vina del Mar Excursion
: A free day to do as you please. Check with your Tour Director for ideas. There is an optional outing to the beautiful coastal region including the historic port of Valparaiso and the chic seaside resort of Vina del Mar. Tonight, savor Farewell Dinner at a favorite restaurant, complete with traditional music and dance. (Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) | | Day 16 | Homebound Flight | Santiago / Homebound Flight
: A free day before your late afternoon transfer to the airport. Your room is available until 3:00 p.m. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay. (Breakfast)
(some guests will transfer to Lima airport in the late evening of Day 16 for an overnight flight back to the USA. Arrival in the USA will be the early morning of Day 17)
| | Day 17 | Arrive USA | Arrive USA
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** NOTE: U.S. passport holders must obtain a visa to enter Brazil.
*** NOTE: All passengers with passports from Australia, United States, Canada and Mexico must pay a reciprocity tax before entering passport control in Santiago.
**** Airport Transfers will be provided on arrival and departure, and will be coordinated with your flights.
***** Australian passport holders must obtain a visa to enter Brazil.
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