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Brazil Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires & the Falls Tour Package

Water Falls in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and The Falls Foz de Iquacu
are the highlights of this South American tour package.

While Rio de Janeiro is famous for its gorgeous landscapes and exotic culture, and Buenos Aires for being the chic “Paris of the Americas,” foz de iguacu is famous for being one of the world’s largest waterfalls and a splendid example of the power and majestic beauty of nature on the South American Continent.

Tour South America
DAY 1	Depart USA	Board your overnight flight.
DAY 2 – Arrive in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	Welcome to exciting Rio de Janeiro!	You will be met and transferred to your hotel where rooms are ready for early check in. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin exploring on your own. This evening, join your traveling companions for a delicious dinner followed by a colorful Folklore and Carnival show. (D)
DAY 3	Rio de Janeiro	Take an exciting full day tour of Rio. Start with a cog-train ride up Corcovado Mountain. Disembark and walk up to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. Then, descend by train and pass by Rio’s world-famous beaches to board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain. Enjoy the spectacular views of the city before traveling down and continuing on to see the main sights. Your evening is free. (B,L)
DAY 4	Rio de Janeiro	A full day free. You might want to take an optional tour. (B)
DAY 5	Rio de Janeiro Iguassu Falls	Fly from Rio to Iguassu Falls late this morning. The balance of the day is free to begin exploring this magnificent natural wonder on your own. (B,D)
DAY 6	Iguassu Falls	A local guide will show you the Falls from the Brazilian side. The two-mile-wide torrent is nothing short of spectacular. Your afternoon and evening are free, and your Tour Director will have exciting optional tour ideas. (B,L)
DAY 7	Iguassu Falls Buenos Aires, Argentina	This morning, see the Argentine side of the Falls. Board the Ecological Train and ride to a spectacular viewpoint to see the famous Devil’s Throat. Then transfer for your flight to Buenos Aires. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a Tango show. (B,D)
DAY 8	Buenos Aires	Start sightseeing with views of the Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Avenida 9 de Julio and Palermo Park. Then visit famous Recoleta Cemetery to see the graves of many of Argentina´s leaders, including Evita Peron. The afternoon is free. Tonight, savor a You´re Personally Invited homehosted dinner with traditional Argentine cuisine. A wonderful chance to interact with a local family in their own home. (B,PI)
DAY 9	Buenos Aires	A free day to relax, do some last-minute shopping or join an optional tour. (B)
DAY 10	Depart Buenos Aires	Transfer for your flight home. (B)
This is a average pace escorted tour package by Brendan Vacations. There are many others to choose from. Let us know what you want: an easy or strenuous pace and where you want to visit and we´ll find or create a package for you.

Amazon River Cruise

A River Cruise of the Mighty Amazon!
Manaus Amazon River and Rio de Janeiro for 7 Nights

Wanting to see one of the world’s most beautiful and exotic of natural wonders?

Amazon River cruise

Now you can with this fantastic and exclusive cruise of the Amazon River on the Boat Amazon Clipper! Your vessel to explore the Amazon is fully equipped with the same amenities, including air conditioning that you would expect from a larger ship!

It is even equipped with canoes for the moments we need to explore more closely smaller tributaries and intriguing native fauna and flora that need to be seen up close! Don’t miss out on this trip of a lifetime!

Here is a sample itinerary:

Amazon Jungle & Rio Itinerary for 2011 2012
7 Days, Starting Price: $985
Description This adventure takes you deep in the Amazon jungle and to the city of Rio de Janeiro. Travel from Manaus to your selected lodge in the jungle. There are different activities each day at each lodge. Some of them are Meeting of the Waters, which is a lunch at a floating Island in the Amazon River, a visit to a native community, trek on the rainforests, a canoe ride in search of alligators and others. Travel to Rio de Janeiro to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches with the backdrop of the mountain surrounding the city. The itinerary is as follows:
DAY 1	Arrive in Manaus, Brazil	Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to explore on your own.
DAY 2	Manaus / Amazon Jungle	Leaving Manaus, travel to your jungle accommodations. Amazon Ecopark. Take a full day “Meeting of the Waters” tour. Stop for lunch at a floating restaurant. (B,L,D) Ariau Amazon Jungle Towers. Travel by boat to your treetop lodge. On arrival, take a tour of the lodge, then visit a native community. (B,L,D) Anavilhanas Lodge.Journey by road then boat, arriving in time for lunch. Later head out for a guided boat tour. Tonight, board a canoe and search for alligators along the river bank. (B,L,D)
DAY 3	Amazon Jungle	Ecopark. Learn about the flora and fauna of the rainforest on a morning trek. This afternoon, visit a local family. After dark, head out for alligator spotting. (B,L,D) Ariau. A full day at leisure to explore the rainforest. There are many options to choose from. Tonight, take an exciting trip to look for alligators. (B,L,D) Anavilhanas. Take a rainforest walk with a naturalist this morning, then head out on to the river to look for wildlife including the pink dolphin. (B,L,D)
DAY 4	Amazon Jungle / Manaus / Rio de Janeiro	After an early morning tour return to Manaus airport for your flight to Rio (flight must depart after 1:00 p.m.). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)
DAY 5	Rio de Janeiro	Take your choice of included tour. (B) Sugar Loaf. This tour takes you past Copacabana and Ipanema, tow of the most famous beaches in the world. Then ride a cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain. – OR – Corcovado. Tour through the fashionable Barra District. Corcovado Mountain is next, with its giant statue of Christ. Also, see 200,000 seat Maracana Stadium.
DAY 6	Rio de Janeiro	A full day free in this exciting city. You might want to explore more on your own or join an optional excursion. (B)
DAY 7	Depart Rio de Janeiro	Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
NOTE: You may require a visa or be subject to an entrance fee to many South American countries. Please check with your travel agent or the local consulate for current information.

This is just one of the Amazon river cruise tour packages. Contact one of our river cruise specialist and find the right Brazil&s Amazon river cruise package for you.

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