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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 neighbourhoods of San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo Chio & Palermo Soho Tango lesson, show & dinner
HANG GLIDING OVER RIO
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
Code: BARJ 2013/14 Finish Rio de Janeiro
Total Cost R pp*
Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct
Start Buenos Aires
21 4 18 8 22 13 20
Jul Aug Aug Sep Oct Oct Oct
30 13 27 17 1 22 29
29555 29555 29555 29555 29555 29555 29555
Nov 17 Dec 15
12 meals: 9 breakfasts (B) 3 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager English speaking local guides
Total Cost R pp*
Nov 26 Dec 24
29555 29555
Transport in a private air-conditioned coach, mini-coach or van
Jan 14 Jan 28
29555 29555
Sightseeing tours of all major areas
2014 Jan 5 Jan 19
What’s Included:
Finish Rio de Janeiro
2013
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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 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
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, hang on the beach and this afternoon chill on a boat cruise around Rio’s famous harbour. 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 mates. (B)
RIO CARNIVAL! FEB 28TH - MARCH 5TH, 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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Travelling Early
Start Buenos Aires
Argentina & Brazil Experience 10 days 9 nights twin-share hotel accommodation (more on p.16-17)
Travelling between 21 July 2013 & 19 Jan 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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IGUASSU FALLS
Itinerary & Sightseeing
SOUTH AMERICA
Code: BARJ 2014/15 Start Buenos Aires
Finish Rio de Janeiro
Total Cost R pp*
2014 Feb Feb Mar Apr Apr May May Jun Jun Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep
Finish Rio de Janeiro
Total Cost R pp*
Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec
30 21 28 18 25 16 23
29555 29555 29555 29555 29555 29555 29555
Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar
13 20 14 10 17
30439 30439 30439 30439 30439
2014
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
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Start Buenos Aires
29555 29555 29555 29555 29555 29555 29555 32325 32325 32325 29555 29555 29555 29555 29555
Sep Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec
21 12 19 9 16 7 14
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SAVE Pay early & save up to R2475. See p.22 for details.
2 World Heritage site visited
2015 Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar
4 11 4 1 8
Travelling Early
Travelling between 29 June 2013 & 30 Nov 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.
Code: RJBA 2013 (Reverse tour) Start Rio de Janeiro
Finish Buenos Aires
Total Cost R pp*
Jul 8 Aug 12 Sep 9
29555 29555 29555
Finish Buenos Aires
Total Cost R pp*
Oct 14 Nov 11 Dec 9
29555 29555 29555
2013
2013 Jun 29 Aug 3 Aug 31
Start Rio de Janeiro
Oct 5 Nov 2 Nov 30
LA BOCA, BA
Code: RJBA 2014/15 (Reverse tour) Start Rio de Janeiro
Finish Buenos Aires
Total Cost R pp*
2014 Mar Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
5 ✚ Mar 14 20 Mar 29 17 Apr 26 15 May 24 Jun 21 12 10 Jul 19 7 Aug 16 4 Sep 13
Start Rio de Janeiro
Finish Buenos Aires
Total Cost R pp*
Oct Nov Dec Jan
11 8 6 3
29555 29555 29555 29555
Jan 31
30439
2014 29555 29555 29555 29555 32325 32325 29555 29555
Oct Oct Nov Dec
2 30 27 25 ●
2015 Jan 22
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* Prices shown are based on
twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement add R9725. BARJ: Start Buenos Aires 7:00am & end Rio 11:00am. RJBA: Start Rio 7:00am & end Buenos Aires 11:00am. ● 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.50. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.50.
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