South America – 15N / 16D
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BEST OF SOUTH AMERICA - 15 Nights / 16 Days
From the heights of Machu Pichu in Peru to the stunning & unparalleled Glaciers of Upsala & Perito Moreno in Argentina…the tour has everything for a Connoisseur. Do the Samba in Rio, Tango in Buenos Aires & join the folk dancers in Iguassu!
3 fabulous countries comprising, one fabulous continent far away in one fabulous tour…
Arrive into the Cidade Maravilhosa or Marvelous City…RIO DE JANEIRO…Flanked by gorgeous mountains, white-sand beaches and verdant rainforests fronting deep blue sea, Rio occupies one of the most spectacular settings of any metropolis in the world.
From its bustling beaches to the outrageous February festival, Rio de Janeiro is a city that knows how to entertain, day or night. Travel through Tijuca National Park to Corcovado Mountain’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Take the cable car up Sugar Loaf for more views.
Visit Iguassu Falls 10 times bigger and more breathtaking than Niagara Falls… Then onto the Inca Land of Peru..known all over for its pure Peruvian gold ! Discover remnants of mighty Inca empires on a journey which culminates at the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu and the lovely town of Cuzco…Unbelievable!!!
Then the Argentinean capital Buenos Aires, see the Casa Rosada where Eva Peron surveyed the crowds below, get ready to tap your feet on a vibrant “Tango Show”. Then we move onto the scenic Patagonia District of Argentina where we visit the stunning Upsalla Glacier rated as one of the most spectacular glacier sights in the world, and Perito Moreno Glacier.
SUMMARY PROGRAMME:
DUBAI: 1 Night Hotel on half board
RIO : 3 Nights HOTEL ASTORIA PALACE OR SIMILAR, American breakfast, Full day city tour with excursion to Sugar Loaf & Corcovado, Samba Show + dinner
IGUASSU FALLS : 2 Nights HOTEL CONTINENTAL INN OR SIMILAR, American breakfast, View of the Brazilian and Argentinean side of the Falls including lunch; Rafain Folk show with dinner
LIMA : 2 Nights HOTEL DAZZLER LIMA OR SIMILAR, American breakfast, City tour including Gold museum
CUZCO : 2 Nights SONESTA HOTEL OR SIMILAR, American breakfast, Excursion to Machu Pichu with lunch, City tour with ruins
BUENOS AIRES : 2 Nights HOTEL DAZZLER TOWER SAN TELMO OR SIMILAR, American breakfast, Tigre tour, Tango show with dinner
EL CALAFATE: 2 nights at Hotel EDENIA CALAFATE OR SIMILAR, American breakfast, Full day Todo Glacier tour with lunch
BUENOS AIRES : 1 Night HOTEL ESPLENDOR BUENOS AIRES, American breakfast, City tour, MEALS: Daily American breakfast + 06 Local /Indian lunches & 16 Local/Indian dinners, AIRLINE: Emirates
PORTERAGE: 1 Pc of check baggage in/out of Hotel
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Tour Plan
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DAY 01: KOLKATA – DUBAI
Arrive Dubai. Transfer to hotel. Provided by airlines
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DAY 02: DUBAI - RIO (BBF, D)
Breakfast at the hotel in Dubai. Transfer to airport for your flight to Rio
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro, complete customs & immigration formalities and transfer to hotel. Afternoon, your well located Hotel on the Copacabana beach allows for private exploration…Dinner
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DAY 03: AT RIO (BBF, L, D)
Breakfast. Proceed for tour of Sugar Loaf & city
The tour starts in the morning, with the participants pick up by bus at the hotel, followed to the Urca´s district and specifically to the Praia Vermelha, where is located the Sugar Loaf´s cable car station, the initial spot to ascend to it. The cable car rolls over strong iron cables, tracked by a cog-wheel system, and has a 65 paxs capacity. There are two stages, the first from Praia Vermelha to the Urca´s Station, and the second from Urca to the Sugar Loaf´s top (at 396 meters). At the top, the view of the center downtown, beaches and the meeting of Guanabara´s bay and the ocean waters are simply superb. After descending the hill, continue for an orientation of the city. Lunch
Proceed for tour of Corcovado…drive to Cosme´s Velho district to the station of the cog-wheel train of the Corcovado Mountain where they will embark in van. On the way up, the participants will arrive at the statue of the Christ Reedemer, placed in the Corcovado mountain top at 710 meters high. This giant statue of 40 meters high and with 1.100 tones of weight, known all over the world, have the best view of
the city, with full 360 degrees vision of the Ocean, the surrounding beaches, the city downtown and the Guanabara Bay .
Balance day is free. Dinner
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DAY 04: AT RIO DE JANEIRO (BBF, D)
Breakfast. Balance day is free
Today, at your own pace, do beach combing at Copacabana, Leblon and Ipaenema beaches. Discover what makes Rio so special. The Brazilians are fond of saying …. “it took God 7 days to create the World. 6 days were spent in the making of Rio!!” Visit the flea market and the departmental store and Gem factory
Evening, proceed for dinner followed by Samba show at Platforma I – this is the night for tour members to enjoy Brazilian music, closing with a go at Carnival. The show is a display of the Brazilian music tradition and tour members will have the opportunity to have a glimpse of the rich Carnival costumes and the contagious beat of the drums. After the show return to hotel.
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DAY 05: RIO DE JANEIRO - IGUASSU FALLS (BBF, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls Arrive Iguassu and proceed to hotel.
Evening, Dinner and Folklore Show at Rafain
Departure from the hotels in the beginning of the evening, for the Iguassu by Night Program. In one of the most typical places of the city the participants will enjoy the best specialties of the traditional “gaucho” barbecue. After this fantastic dinner, the participants will enjoy a fine show that focus on the best of the three cultures and identities of the countries of the area. Brazil with the Gauchos folk, Argentina with Tango, and Paraguay with Polka.
Return to hotel.
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DAY 06: AT IGUASSU FALLS (BBF, L, D)
Breakfast. Proceed to visit the Falls from the Argentinean side
Argentinean Falls
Located 28km from downtown of Foz do Iguassu (20km of which are in Argentinian Territory). Crossing the Iguassu River into the Argentine side by Tancredo Neves Bridge. After 30 mnutes by car we arrive at the Argentine National Park and visit the Falls. Normally we get the train to the Devil´s Throat, that is the biggest falls, located between the Brazilian and Argentinian Falls and by walk we visit the others falls, located in the Upper Circuit and if time permit the Lower Circuit Local lunch. Return to hotel. Dinner7
DAY 07: IGUASSU FALLS - LIMA (BBF, ID)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to the National Park on the Brazilian side to see the Panoramic view of the Falls. Then transfer to airport for your flight to Lima…capital to Peru. Light snacks are served on flights
Arrive at the international airport of Peru...meet & Greet by our local tour guide and transfer to your hotel. Packed Indian dinner
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DAY 08: AT LIMA (BBF, IL, ID)
Buffet breakfast. Proceed for city tour of Lima
CITY + GOLD MUSEUM
You will drive to the Plaza Aramas, where you will see the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the City Hall. Then, you will visit the XVII century church and cloister of San Francisco, a world cultural heritage. The tour continues to the modern residential suburb of San Isidro and to downtown Miraflores, with it's Park of Love to enjoy a splendid view of the Pacific Ocean. Indian Lunch. Post lunch, drive to Monterrico to visit one of Peru's largest private collections belonging to Miguel Mujica Gallo, the Gold Museum which displays countless superb examples of pre-Hispanic gold, silver and copper necklaces, bracelets, rings, masks, vases, erotic pottery, tools, statuettes, and many others. There is also a remarkable collection of arms. Return to hotel and free time to unwind. Evening proceed for Dinner at Indian restaurant.9
DAY 09: LIMA-CUSCO (BBF, D)
Buffet breakfast. Transfer out to Cuszo.
Arrival in Cusco. Meet and assist and then check into hotel
Afternoon, proceed for city tour with ruins
CITY TOUR + RUINS
The tour will show you the amazing colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca palaces. You will visit the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, where you can appreciate the incredible masonry of the Incas, the Plaza de Aramas and the Cathedral with its carved woodworks, altars and paintings. Then you will be driven to the Inca fortress of Sacsahuamán. Dinner at hotel10
DAY 10: AT CUSCO (BBF, L, D)
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Ollanta station for your train to Machu Pichu.
Arrive Aguas Calientes Station in Machu-Picchu where you will be transported by bus to the top of the mountain and citadel of Machu-Picchu, one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture, surrounded by lush cloud forest. Lost in history, it was not discovered until 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. After a guided visit of the ruins, you will have a self-service lunch at Mapi Sanctuary Lodge (next to the ruins).
Return to station same way and board your train to Ollanta. Train arrives Ollanta station and depart for Cuzco. Dinner at hotel.
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DAY 11: CUZCO – LIMA - BUENOS AIRES (BBF, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to airport for your flight to Buenos Aires via Lima Arrive to the International airport, clear customs & immigration formalities. Transfer to your hotel. Indian dinner
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DAY 12: AT BUENOS AIRES (BBF, D)
Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for Tigre Delta tour
Leave the hotel and ride along Costanera Avenue, parallel to the Rio de la Plata, and head out of the city center to San Isidro.
Arrive Aguas Calientes Station in Machu-Picchu where you will be transported by bus to the top of the mountain and citadel of Machu-Picchu, one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture, surrounded by lush cloud forest. Lost in history, it was not discovered until 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. After a guided visit of the ruins, you will have a self-service lunch at Mapi Sanctuary Lodge (next to the ruins).
See its cathedral and the many mansions inhabited by old aristocratic families before continuing on to Tigre. Here, board a catamaran for a 40-minute cruise through the delta…one of the largest in the world. Discover how the inhabitants of the delta turned it from a swampy area into a developed region with grass paths and canals of fresh water. Pass yacht clubs, waterfront houses on stilts, a market, and the house and museum of former Argentina president Sarmiento, who encouraged people to make their homes here.
See how people live on the islands and interact with floating services: the supermarket boat, water taxi and more.
Your boat will then leave the delta, heading out onto the Rio de la Plata, one of the widest rivers in the world. Cruise along the Costanera Navigation Canal, parallel to the Buenos Aires shoreline, passing the River Plate Stadium, the University of Buenos Aires and the city's port and cruise terminal. You’ll arrive at Puerto Madero, and transfer back to Hotel. Balance day free.
Evening transfer to Tango House for show with dinner
Visiting a Tango Show is a MUST when you are in Buenos Aires. The Tango tradition started at the end of the last century, developing from a mixture of various rhythms, which were originally danced in the poorer quarters. In the beginning Tango was only danced by men, accompanied by flutes, violins and guitars. The flutes were later replaced by the "bandoneón" (a type of accordion), which gave the Tango its distinctive flavor. Reflecting the nostalgia and melancholy of mostly European immigrants, the tango brought up some great musicians, such as Astor Piazzolla and Anibal Troilo.
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DAY 13: BUENOS AIRES – EL CALAFATE (BBF, D)
Breakfast at hotel
Check out and transfer to airport for your flight to El Calafate.
Arrive into Calafate, a small town set on the edge of Los Glaciares NP amidst dramatic scenery and natural beauty. We have the day free to explore the town and enjoy one of its attractive restaurants, Tango bars or artisans handcraft markets. We overnight in town. Local Dinner at restaurant
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DAY 14: EL CALAFATE (TODO GLACIER EXCURSION) (BBF, PKL, D)
Breakfast. Todo Glaciares Full Day Navigation Tour including lunch box (about 10 hours)
Departure from your hotel to Punta Bandera port, 50 km away from Calafate. During the tour you navigate among huge icebergs, beginning navigation along the Northern side of the Lago Argentino up to Herminita Peninsula, from where you will see the Upsala Glacier.
Continue through Spegazzini Channel in order to see Spegazzini Glacier. Return back to the Northern arm navigation through Tempanos channel, where you will see the North face of Moreno glacier, returning back to Punta Bandera.
Upon arrival at Punta Bandera return back to El Calafate. Dinner at local restaurant
Remarks: This is a full day navigation tour (passengers do not disembark) The ship has a basic bar service on board.
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DAY 15: EL CALAFATE – BUENOAS AIRES (BBF, ID)
Breakfast. Day at leisure
Optional: Visit the 60m high Perito Moreno Glacier @ $120 pp
A must for all visitors to Argentina is the Glacier Perito Moreno in the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. From Calafate, it is an 80 km bus ride, making stops along the way to take pictures. After entering the Andean Patagonian forest, you stop at the “Curva de los Suspiros” (Sighs Curve), to enjoy the first panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier, then continue the way to the platforms and balconies in front of the glacier, having free time to admire it. Boxed Lunch
The Perito Moreno Glacier forms part of the Patagonian Continental Ice Field from which 13 glaciers descend on the Atlantic side to flow into the Viedma and Argentino lakes. The Perito Moreno glacier, 5 km wide and 80 Mts. high above Argentino Lake, is one of the few in the world which still advances forming a wall and containing the Brazo Rico waters. Every 4 or 5 years, the water pressure is so strong that it breaks into multiple icicles giving an overwhelming spectacle that is truly impossible to explain. The continuous slides from its frozen walls astonish you at any time throughout the year. Get impressed by the Patagonian Andes lakes, forests and mountains stretching for 500 beautiful kilometers and massive glaciers falling into the world’s southernmost seas.
Evening, transfer to airport for your flight to Buenos Aires Arrive and transfer to Hotel and check in. Evening, Indian dinner
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DAY 16: BUENOS AIRES – DUBAI (BBF, IL)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed for City tour of Buenos Aires
HD BUENOS AIRES CITY TOUR WITH GUIDE
Get acquainted with Buenos Aires during this tour highlighting the city’s major neighbourhoods and attractions. Among the points of interest you will see are Main Square Plaza de APRo surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Presidential Headquarters Office), the Cabildo (Colonial Town Hall) and the Cathedral. You will also drive through the charming streets of San Telmo and down the colorful roads of La Boca, famous for its multicolor tin houses. Indian lunch. Then transfer to airport for your flight to Kolkata via Dubai.Gallery
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