Enjoy a 7 Day / 6 Night escorted tour package of Buenos Aires, Argentina & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil starting on one of the following dates:

July 25, 2008
August 8 or 22, 2008
September 5 or 19, 2008
October 3, 17, or 31, 2008
November 14 or 28, 2008
December 12, 2008

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Friday - Arrive in Buenos Aires (Flight NOT included)
This morning, on your own arrangements, transfer to your hotel with the balance of the day to explore the city independently.
Overnight: Buenos Aires 

Hotel Plan Choices:
Plan B: Waldorf Hotel (2+ star, Buenos Aires) & Augusto's Copacabana Hotel (3 Star, Rio de Janeiro)
Plan A: (Upgrade for +$150 per person) Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel (4 star, Buenos Aires) & Golden Tulip Regente (4 Star, Rio de Janeiro)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

DAY 2: Saturday - Buenos Aires City Tour
Today, enjoy a half day Buenos Aires city tour that reveals the various influences of the immigrants that made this the cosmopolitan city it is today. The tour begins at the historic Plaza de Mayo Square, a magnificent public space surrounded by the Government House, Old City Hall, and the Cathedral. Traveling southward, see the colorful, picturesque port neighborhood of La Boca, with its famed Caminito street, reminiscent of the streets of Genoa. Continue toward San Telmo and see the colonial houses and cobblestone streets. Finally, see the modern districts of Puerto Madero and Recoleta.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3: Sunday - Full Day in Buenos Aires
Full day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires independently. Known as the Paris of South America, the city is flush with excellent cuisine, high-end designer outlets, and signature music and dance venues.
Optional: Dinner & Tango Show at El Querandi
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4: Monday - Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5: Tuesday - Tour of Rio de Janeiro
This morning, drive through the city to reach Corcovado Mountain to visit one of Brazil's most historic landmarks, the Christo Rendentor or "Christ the Redeemer" statue. Situated high atop the mountain of Corcovado, the Redeemer statue is a towering 710 meters above sea level, and was inaugurated in 1931. The tour begins in Cosme Velho's neighborhood from where the cog train ascends the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world. Enjoy the lush panoramic views. The tour continues to the São Conrado area, with a brief stop at Pepino Beach. Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6: Wednesday - Full Day in Rio de Janeiro
Full day at leisure to explore Rio de Janeiro independently. Among the most popular sites are the Quinta da Boa Vista, the former imperial palace complex that now houses the National Museum and Zoological Garden, and the Botanical Garden, founded in the early 19th century.
Optional: Half Day Sugar Loaf Mountain (evening tour)
Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7: Thursday - Depart for Home (Flight NOT included)
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast

RIO DE JANEIRO

Optional Tours:
BUENOS AIRES - Dinner & Tango Show at El Querandi: $78 per person
Enjoy an excellent dinner and tango show at El Querandi. Originally a grand, colonial-era house, in the 1920s the building was refurbished with an Art Deco front and a richly paneled interior, serving for decades as a haunt for writers, artists, and students. Today, this establishment is a favorite of local residents as well as visitors and is the ideal setting for a delicious dinner and an alluring tango show. Pick up and drop off at hotel.

RIO DE JANEIRO - Half Day Sugar Loaf (2:00PM): $50 per person
Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Rio, passing the Sambodrome and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Enjoy charming views of the traditional Cinelandia Square with its historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library, and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Via the Aterro do Flamengo, continue to the neighborhood of Urca to reach Sugar Loaf Mountain. On arrival, enjoy a scenic ride by cable car to Urca Hill for a beautiful view of Guanabara Bay and its islands, as well as the Rio-Niteroi Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. At the connecting point, board a second cable car up to the summit for a spectacular view of Copacabana Beach, Santa Cruz fortress, and the beaches of Niteroi. Pick up and drop off at hotel. 

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Tax and service charges of $195.00 per person additional.

All U.S. Citizens must hold a valid Brazilian Tourist Visa for travel into Brazil.

Bid price is per person based on a minimum of 2 people travelling together and sharing accommodations throughout the tour package.

Reservations subject to availability.