South America Sampler

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Our signature flexibility in Rio offers your choice of included sightseeing... Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain or visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue! Explore Iguassu from all the best vantage points on the Brazilian and Argentine sides... Then feel the power of the cascades all around on a thrilling boat ride under the Falls! Discover rich Colonial history and magnificent architecture in charming Colonia del Sacramento, a World Heritage Site in Uruguay. Enjoy an evening at El Viejo Almacen, the finest dinner & Tango show in Buenos Aires!

History Comes Alive...

...in Colonia del Sacremento! This historic World Heritage city is graced with the impressive remains of a 17th century Portuguese fort, finely preserved Colonial architecture, the Moorish-style Plaza de Toros, and inviting cafes and tea houses.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Day 1 - Arrive in fabulous Rio!
Check-in to the Windsor Martinique Copa.

Day 2 - Tailor your day in Rio
Customize your Rio stay with the included, expertly-guided sightseeing excursion of your choice:

• City Tour & Sugarloaf Mountain: Discover the city’s most celebrated districts and then journey by cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf for unforgettable views over Rio’s skyline and beaches.
• Mt. Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer: Ascend 2,400 feet by cogwheel train up the mountain to visit this landmark 100-foot tall statue, now the symbol of Rio; it’s also one of the New 7 Wonders of the World!

Rio is filled with so many exciting things to see and do, and our knowledgable guide is available with recommendations for your free afternoon. Meals B

Day 3 - Enjoy Rio!
An unplanned day to do as you please. Meals B

Day 4 - Fly to mighty Iguassu Falls#WHS#
Fly to Iguassu and transfer to the Recanto Park Hotel. Then join your private guide and venture down a series of walkways to great vantage points overlooking the thundering cascades. Meals B

Day 5 - Over and under Iguassu Falls
Thrill to the awesome spectacle of Iguassu, hitting all the best vantage points on both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the Falls. At the famed Devil’s Throat, the cascading waters often create thousands of rainbows suspended in mid-air. Then travel by jeep deep into the tropical forest to river’s edge, where you step aboard motor boats for an unforgettable journey under the falls. Meals B

Day 6 - On to Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires where you’ll be escorted to the Americas Tower Hotel. Meals B

Day 7 - Sightseeing in BA!
See Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada (of Evita fame!), and the grand facade of the Colon Theater, one of the finest opera houses on the Continent. Drive through Palermo with its lovely parks and then visit La Boca, the colorful district where the Tango originated. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a lively Tango show at El Viejo Almacen, famed for the artistry of its dancers and musicians. Meals B,D

Day 8 - Discover Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
It’s a scenic boat ride to Colonia del Sacramento#WHS#, a historic city with a rich Portuguese and Spanish heritage. Stroll with your guide along the picturesque cobblestone streets, graced by Colonial homes and fountains, before returning to Buenos Aires in the late afternoon. Meals B,L

Day 9 - Bid farewell Buenos Aires
Your program with us finishes this morning. Meals B

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/20/2010 - 8/29/2010	$2,799
9/17/2010 - 9/26/2010	$2,799
10/15/2010 - 10/24/2010	$2,799
11/19/2010 - 11/28/2010	$2,799
12/17/2010 - 12/26/2010	$2,799
1/14/2011 - 1/23/2011	$2,799
2/18/2011 - 2/27/2011	$2,799
3/18/2011 - 3/27/2011	$2,799
4/15/2011 - 4/24/2011	$2,799
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Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Our signature flexibility in Rio offers your choice of included sightseeing... Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain or visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue! Explore Iguassu from all the best vantage points on the Brazilian and Argentine sides... Then feel the power of the cascades all around on a thrilling boat ride under the Falls! Discover rich Colonial history and magnificent architecture in charming Colonia del Sacramento, a World Heritage Site in Uruguay. Enjoy an evening at El Viejo Almacen, the finest dinner & Tango show in Buenos Aires!

History Comes Alive...

...in Colonia del Sacremento! This historic World Heritage city is graced with the impressive remains of a 17th century Portuguese fort, finely preserved Colonial architecture, the Moorish-style Plaza de Toros, and inviting cafes and tea houses.

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends

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