Impressions of South America

Trip Type: At Leisure
Brazil | 9 Days
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NZD 6,948.60 /Person

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From the vibrant shores of Copacabana to the thundering Iguassu Falls, South America waits! Your nine-day South America tour sees you visiting Rio'...

Impressions of South America

From the vibrant shores of Copacabana to the thundering Iguassu Falls, South America waits! Your nine-day South America tour sees you visiting Rio's most exciting places, watching riveted as dancers perform an unforgettable tango in Buenos Aires, and admiring the vibrant colours and wildlife of UNESCO-listed Iguassu National Park.

Arrive Rio de Janeiro

Launch your leisurely exploration of South America to the sultry beats of the Bossa Nova and Samba. A local host will take you to your hotel where you’ll enjoy superb ocean views of Copacabana beach and its beautiful people, just minutes from downtown Rio. This evening, we enjoy a festive dinner with our Travel Director and fellow travellers.

Accommodation:

Windsor Excelsior Copacabana

Locations Visited:
  • Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing and At Leisure

The rhythm of Rio is yours to explore this morning. Join your Local Specialist to delve into the captivating contrasts of Brazil’s cidade maravilhosa (marvellous city). See the 18th-century Carioca Aqueduct, colonial Candelaria Church, and the home of the Rio Carnival, the Sambodromo. Journey high above Guanabara Bay and summit Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car for a 'pinch me moment' of inspiring bay and city views. Spend the evening at leisure.

Accommodation:

Windsor Excelsior Copacabana

Locations Visited:
  • Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing and At Leisure

Hands outstretched, the iconic Christ the Redeemer welcomes you to the hunched outcrop of Corcovado, sharing his impressive panoramic view of a city that loves to celebrate. This afternoon, soak in the shores of Copacabana and Ipanema. Kick back and watch tanned sun-worshippers playing volleyball and sip a caipirinha or two, which you’ll learn to mix this evening, followed by a sizzling barbecue at a local churrascaria Regional Dinner. Bom proveito!

Accommodation:

Windsor Excelsior Copacabana

Locations Visited:
  • Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro – Iguassu Falls Connect with Locals

Journey into some of South America’s most beautiful natural landscapes taking a flight from Rio to Iguassu Falls, the UNESCO-listed magnificent falls that straddle the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Explore the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls, 'Big Waters', in Iguassu National Park with a Local Specialist. Hike to the cascading falls through giant clouds and sprays of water feeling refreshed in the humidity. You’ll learn that while hot and humid, this lush micro-climate supports diverse fauna in its subtropical rainforest of over 2,000 species of vascular plants. Conclude your day crossing the border to Argentina to your hotel.

Accommodation:

Hotel Mercure

Locations Visited:
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Iguassu Falls

Iguassu National Park Argentinian side with local specialist

Get a different perspective of grandeur on the Argentinian side of the falls at the Devil's throat. Your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience finds you paying a visit to the Guarani community of Fortín M'bororé who open their doors to reveal the secrets of the jungle, their natural medicine, culture, songs, dances, crafts, philosophy and beliefs. Discover with the Guarani the "Spirit of the Trees", a walk where you learn to walk through the interior of the Jungle guided by aboriginal experts. This afternoon, join an optional experience on Gran Aventura boat tour or an Argentinean experience learning about Argentine culture, tasting local dishes in a five-course dinner, sampling four Argentinean wines and mingling with travellers from around the world.

Accommodation:

Hotel Mercure

Locations Visited:
  • Iguassu Falls

Iguassu Falls – Buenos Aires Dive Into Culture

Take a flight from Iguassu Falls to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Check into your hotel located in the heart of the cultural centre at the historic Plaza San Martin and, with the rest of the day free, perhaps take a stroll around this upscale part of the city. This evening dive into culture watching the passionate fiery and precise steps of some of Buenos Aires most talented tango dancers. Here at El Viejo Almacen in the neighbourhood of San Telmo, you’re in the most classic house of tango putting on shows since 1969 and preserving the architecture and atmosphere of Tango culture.

Accommodation:

Alvear Art Hotel

Locations Visited:
  • Iguassu Falls
  • Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Sightseeing and at Leisure

Take in the sights of Buenos Aires on a City Tour to the pink palace, cathedral and La Boca neighbourhood. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore this exciting city on your own or join one of our tempting optionals. Head to the northern outskirts of Buenos Aires to the lush countryside of the Tigre Delta, a popular weekend getaway of scenery, summer residences, yachting and a chance to see another way of Argentine life. Or venture on a wine tasting trip to “El Querandi,” a big house located in the historical district and considered a living testimony of the city originally founded as a bar in 1920.

Accommodation:

Alvear Art Hotel

Locations Visited:
  • Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires at Leisure Connect with Locals

Leave Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco, the heart of the gaucho traditions in the pampas region, for a tour along its quaint streets lined with silversmiths. Take part in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience visiting a local project of the Local Association for disabled people who are keeping up the tradition of making the alpargatas shoes. Appreciate more artisans paying a visit to a local artist's studio observing how masterpieces are created. Cap off your day with a Be My Guest Experience, complete with sizzling asado steak, at a family-owned gaucho ranch where your watch cowboys show off the horsemanship accompanied by music and dance.

Accommodation:

Alvear Art Hotel

Locations Visited:
  • Buenos Aires

Depart Buenos Aires

Our South America adventure comes to an end this morning. Say a fond hasta luego to Buenos Aires and newfound friends, transferring to the airport for your flight home or choose to extend your stay.

Locations Visited:
  • Buenos Aires

Departing

Arrival

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Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
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Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
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Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
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Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
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Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
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Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
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Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
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Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
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Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
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Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
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Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
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Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
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Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
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Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
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Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 8,528.00
Child Price: NZD 7,779.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 8,725.00
Child Price: NZD 7,976.00
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price: NZD 10,136.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
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NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
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NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price: NZD 7,598.00
Child Price: NZD 6,928.00
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 7,795.00
Child Price: NZD 7,125.00
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price: NZD 9,055.00

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90

Room Type: TRIPLE
Adult Price:
NZD 7,598.00 NZD 6,948.60
Child Price:
NZD 6,928.00 NZD 6,345.60
Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price:
NZD 7,795.00 NZD 7,125.90
Child Price:
NZD 7,125.00 NZD 6,522.90
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price:
NZD 9,055.00 NZD 8,385.90
Provided by
Trafalgar Tours
Reference Code:
125-490
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Finishes:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Countries Visited:
Brazil
Argentina

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Destination Details
Brazil | 9 Days