South America – 16N / 17D
Best of South America – 17 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, American breakfast, Return airport transfer
RIO : 3 Nights hotel HOTEL MIRASOL COPACABANA / ARENA COPACABANA,. American breakfast, Airport – hotel – airport transfers, City tour with excursion to Sugar Loaf, Beaches of Rio with Corcovado, Samba Show with dinner
IGUASSU FALLS : 2 Nights hotel HOTEL VIALE CATARATAS, American breakfast and dinner , View of the Brazilian and Argentinean side of the Falls including lunch; Bird Park, Igora Folk show
LIMA : 2 Nights hotel HOTEL JOSE ANTONIO / ATTON HOTEL American breakfast and Indian dinner; City tour including Gold museum
CUZCO : 2 Nights hotel HOTEL JOSE ANTONIO, American breakfast and dinner, Excursion to Machu Pichu with lunch, City tour with ruins
LIMA : 1 Night hotel HOTEL JOSE ANTONIO / ATTON HOTEL American breakfast and Indian dinner;
BUENOS AIRES : 2 Nights HOTEL AMERICA TOWERS / ESPLENDOR BUENOS AIRES American breakfast, Return airport transfer, Tango show with dinner
EL CALAFATE: 2 nights at Hotel ESPLENDOR CALAFATE OR SIMILAR American breakfast, Return Airport transfers, Full day tour of Perito Moreno glacier with lunch, Full day Todo Glacier tour with lunch
BUENOS AIRES : 1 Night HOTEL AMERICA TOWERS / ESPLENDOR BUENOS AIRES American breakfast, Return airport transfer City tour with lunch
MEALS : Daily American breakfast + 08 Local/Packed/Indian lunches & 16 Local/Indian as dinners as per itinerary
Tour Plan
DAY 01 : INDIA – DUBAI
DAY 02: DUBAI - RIO
DAY 03 : AT RIO
DAY 04 : AT RIO DE JANEIRO
DAY 05 : RIO DE JANEIRO - IGUASSU FALLS
DAY 06 : AT IGUASSU FALLS
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. Dinner at hotel.…then proceed for the new show at Iguassu Falls… Igora…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.DAY 07 : IGUASSU FALLS – LIMA
DAY 08 : AT 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.DAY 09 : LIMA-CUSCO
DAY 10 : AT CUSCO
DAY 11 : CUZCO – LIMA
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, to the underground cave and temple of Kenko and to Tambomachay, known as the Baths of the Inca. Proceed to airport for your flight to Lima. Arrive and transfer to Hotel. Indian dinnerDAY 12 : LIMA - BUENOS AIRES
DAY 13 : AT BUENOS AIRES
DAY 14 : BUENOS AIRES – EL CALAFATE
DAY 15 : EL CALAFETE
DAY 16 : EL CALAFETE – BUENOS AIRES
DAY 17: DEPART 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 India.Review Tours
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