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Do catamarans, beaches, the rush of Iguassu & buzz of Rio sound like you? Mix this with cosmopolitan Buenos Aires & you’ve got the perfect combo of adventure, discovery & sun seeking in 10 epic days through Argentina & Brazil.
Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires Hola Buenos Aires! This cosmopolitan city is filled with culture & diversity in everything from buildings to its people. As the birthplace of tango there’s a love of music, art, dance & football – not to mention world-renowned beef & red wine. This morning, meet up with your Tour Manager & group to get out & experience the iconic city spots like San Telmo & La Boca. Tonight, get ready to tango with the locals as you learn all the tricks at a dance lesson & show. Hotel (D) Visit the neighborhoods of San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo Chio & Palermo Soho Tango lesson, show & dinner
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Day 2: Buenos Aires Today is all yours! You could catch a football game, drink champagne at a polo match, hit the shops or pay a visit to the historic Gran Café Tortoni for a café con leche for some people watching. Tonight, head out to experience BA by night. Hotel (B) M Argentinian culinary experience
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Code: BARJ 2013/14 Start Buenos Aires
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Jul Aug Aug Sep Oct Oct Oct
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3095 3095 3095 3095 3095 3095 3095
An experienced & professional Tour Manager English-speaking Local Guides
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Nov 26 Dec 24
3095 3095
Transportation in a private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van
Jan 14 Jan 28
3095 3095
Sightseeing tours of all major areas
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12 meals: 9 breakfasts (B) 3 dinners (D)
2 flights & transfers
Local taxes & service charges to experience the Falls. Try a speed boat ride to feel the spray of the Falls, or go for a swim back at the hotel. Tonight we have tasty Brazilian BBQ. Hotel (B,D) Visit Iguassu Falls Taste delicious Brazilian BBQ See Devil’s Throat
Brazilian bikini, get ready for good times in Rio. Hotel (B)
Day 5: Iguassu Falls to Buzios Get ready for sun, sand & surf as we head to Buzios with its white sand & endless beaches for a couple of days of R&R. Hotel (B)
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Day 4: Iguassu Falls We’ll cross back into Argentina & visit their side of Iguassu Falls with a walk to see Devil’s Throat. The day is all yours
Day 7: Buzios to Rio de Janeiro Home to the world’s largest Carnival celebration, Copacabana Beach & the
Day 8: Rio de Janeiro This morning we’ll visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. We’ll give you a unique insiders-only experience of visiting a favela & seeing the contrast of how some cariocas live. Hotel (B) Entry to Christ the Redeemer for amazing city views Locally guided favela tour M Cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain Day 9: Rio de Janeiro Today is yours to explore this amazing city. Try hang gliding, sunbathe on the beach & this afternoon chill on a boat cruise around Rio’s famous harbor. Tonight, end the trip as we head out for a meal & our last night out in this amazing city! Hotel (B,D) M Hang gliding Day 10: Depart Rio de Janeiro Our adventure ends after breakfast, when it’s time to say ‘Tchau’ (goodbye) to your travel companions. (B)
Code: BARJ 2014/15 Start Buenos Aires
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RIO CARNIVAL! FEB 28 - MARCH 5 , 2014 Take your trip to the next level & be part of what is considered the biggest carnival in the world! With over two million people per day celebrating on the streets of Rio, it’s like nothing you have ever seen. We take you to all the right places at the right times, so you see all the best performances & don’t miss a beat. Witness parades bursting with revelers, floats & adornments from numerous samba schools. Live for the moments, live with no regrets & don’t miss out on this indescribable experience!
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3095 3095 3095 3095 3095 3095 3095
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3185 3185 3185 3185 3185
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2 Feb 11 19 ✚ Feb 28 30 Apr 8 6 Apr 15 27 May 6 4 May 13 25 Jun 3 Jun 10 1 22 Jul 1 Jul 8 29 20 Jul 29 27 Aug 5 17 Aug 26 24 Sep 2 14 Sep 23
3095 3095 3095 3095 3095 3095 3095 3395 3395 3395 3095 3095 3095 3095 3095
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2 World Heritage site visited
LA BOCA, BA
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Traveling between June 29, 2013 & Nov 30, 2013? The tour below (RJBA) starts at 7:00am in Rio & ends at 11:00am in BA. These tours spend 3 nights in BA & 2 nights in Rio. See contiki.com/southam-experience for more.
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Code: RJBA 2014/15 (Reverse tour) Start Rio de Janeiro
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Day 6: Buzios You could rise early & watch one of the amazing sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean. If you’re up for it try surfing, or other activities like scuba diving. Or simply sit back with a book, explore the town or just work on your tan with a cocktail. Hotel (B) M Learn to surf lesson
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Argentina & Brazil Experience 10 days 9 nights twin-share hotel accommodation (more on p.20-21)
Traveling between July 21, 2013 & Jan 19, 2014? The tour below (BARJ) starts at 7:00am in BA & ends at 11:00am in Rio. These tours spend 3 nights in BA & 2 nights in Rio. See contiki.com/southam-experience for more.
Day 3: Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls Today we fly to Puerto Iguassu then travel to the Brazilian side to see the 275 individual waterfalls that make up Iguassu. You could take a heli-flight for a different angle on the Falls, or try your luck at spotting macaws & toucans. Tonight, sample the delicious national drink, a caipirinha. Hotel (B) Visit Iguassu Falls
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The above prices are accurate as of May 24th, 2013 & include internal airfares. For up-to-date-pricing please go to contiki.com/southam-experience Included Flights: Prices above include the land tour & internal flights as specified on the map only & do not include international airfares to or from the tour start & end cities. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.96 for important info. Please note: For tours arriving in Argentina & departing Brazil, prices do not include a reciprocity tax of approx. US$160 (as of May 24th, 2013), which is required to be pre-paid prior to arrival at the airport & a departure tax of approx. US$40 (as of May 24th, 2013), which is payable at the airport on departure. * Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we can share you with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. Single room supplement add US$1055. BARJ: Start Buenos Aires 7am & end Rio 11am. RJBA: Start Rio 7am & end Buenos Aires 11am. ● This tour spends Xmas in Rio & New Year’s Eve in Iguassu. ✚ Tour coincides with Rio Carnival. Tour operates during the 2014 World Cup, Brazil. See important note on p.97. For travel insurance see p.97.
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