| Duration: | 12 Day(s) - 11 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Upon arrival at the International Airport of Buenos Aires, a driver and a guide will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day and night is free at your leisure. Overnight.
Day 2: Buenos Aires
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up at your hotel for a half-day city tour in Buenos Aires. This panoramic tour will take you through the highlights of South America's most European and cosmopolitan city. We'll drive along 9 de Julio Avenue where the renowned Colón Theater and the Obelisk, symbols of our city, are located. We'll visit Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by important historic buildings like the Casa Rosada, the Cathedral and the City Hall. We'll also visit Plaza San Martin, Alvear, and Plaza del Congreso.
The tour will drive us along with the old-fashioned Avenida de Mayo and the dynamic Avenida Corrientes. Explore neighborhoods filled with colors and history, like La Boca and San Telmo, and the sumptuous neighborhoods of Palermo, Recoleta, and the modern Puerto Madero, a busy gastronomic and entertainment area. Return to hotel and overnight.
Day 3: Full Day Tour in Montevideo Since Buenos Aires
After breakfast, a driver will take you to the port of Buenos Aires, where you will pick up a ferry boat to Montevideo city.
Upon arrival at Montevideo, a guide will be waiting for you for a panoramic city tour. This walk covers the most important points of the city's Old Town and new residential neighborhoods. Inside the old city is visited: Independence Square, where the old Citadel Gate (Montevideo was a fortified city), then comes Matrix Square where the Montevideo Cathedral, The Cabildo, Plaza Zabala, and Teatro Solis, all these pieces of history of the city. Then it's the Palacio Salvo, the first high-rise building in the city, Plaza de El Entrevero, continuing to the Legislative Palace where the Uruguayan Parliament meets.
The tour continues visiting the following suburbs: The Prado, with its ancient history which houses the Government House, the Parque Batlle, which runs the Estadio Centenario, La Carreta Monument, and the residential neighborhoods of Carrasco and Pocitos. The return is by the coast to the center of Montevideo.
At the end of the tour, you will get back to port to take a ferry boat back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, only a driver will take you to your hotel. Overnight.
*In case ferry tickets are not available this day, the FULL-day tour will be made in the Regular Bus Tour.
Day 4: Buenos Aires – Foz do Iguacu
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the domestic airport of Argentina for your flight to Puerto Iguazu.
Upon arrival, our guide picks you up for an adventure in Foz do Iguacu.
The Argentinean side is different from the Brazilian; you will walk on paths through the falls which gives you the opportunity to have a look under the falls. You feel the strength of the falling water from up close and enjoy the 55.500 hectares natural park surrounding this spectacular beauty! Within the park, take the train to the marvelous Devil's Throat the strongest of all the waterfalls. Stand directly above the falling water and admire the strength of this natural phenomenon. Overnight.
Day 5: Golden Triangle FULL Day Tour
You will be picked up at your hotel at the bus station for a midnight bus to Asuncion city.
Arrive at 07:00 at the bus station, where a guide will be waiting for you for a full-day tour of the Golden Triangle.
This excursion will take you to the surrounding villages of Asunción.
You will begin the tour in Yaguaron, where you visit the baroque church. It was built by the Guaraní Indians and shows the capacity of these people in arts & crafts. After passing Paraguarí and Piribebuy you will arrive at Caacupé, one of the most important pilgrimage places in South America. From there it is a short drive to get to San Bernardino which was founded in 1881 by the sister of Friedrich Nietzsche, a well-known writer.
After visiting the village you drive to Aragua. Aragua is one of the capitals of ceramic arts & crafts. Your last stop will be Luque, where you might find some jewelry in silver. In the late afternoon, you finally arrive in Asunción, where you will be brought back to your hotel.
Day 6: Assuncion – Foz do Iguacu
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the bus station to take a bus at 07:30. Upon arrival, only a driver will be waiting for you to drive you to your hotel.
The rest of the day will be free at your leisure. Overnight.
Day 7: Foz do Iguacu.
After breakfast, you will make the excursion to the Brazilian side of the magnificent Iguaçu Falls following the walkways that border the canyon of the Iguassu River. It is possible to observe hundreds of small waterfalls before ending up in front of the magnificent Devil's Throat, the strongest and mightiest of all falls. The splashes coming from the falling water make you FEEL the grandeur of the falls and cover the sky with thousands of rainbows.
Return to your hotel.
On this day you can ask for 2 optional tours:
A visit to Bird Park, located near the Iguaçu National Park. This exotic bird sanctuary offers the tourist an opportunity to see beautiful birds from very close. As you walk through the aviary, the most beautifully colored birds fly around you freely. Oriented by guides, you can take advantage of the opportunity to observe magnificent examples of native birds from Brazil and other tropical countries of the world, many of them being in danger of extinction. (This tour is with an additional cost per pax since 2 pax together).
A tour in Macuco jeep jungle ride followed by a spectacular boat trip. An open wagon pulled by a jeep goes through the jungle for 3 Kilometers, accompanied by a specialized guide who will provide interesting information about the ecology of the region. The tour continues on foot to the banks of the Iguassu River. There, a specially equipped motor launch takes the tourist as close as possible to the waterfalls, providing a thrilling adventure and a unique view of the falls. (This tour is with an additional cost per pax since 2 pax together).
Day 8: Foz do Iguacu – Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer out to the airport with a guide for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Meet and transfer to your hotel with a guide.
Rio de Janeiro - it has green hills, a blue sky, rocky mountains, beautiful bays, islands, and beautiful beaches. The second most populous city in Brazil and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Hotels located on the most famous black-and-white tiled promenade of Copacabana, Leblon, and Ipanema.
Day9: Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel. Our guide picks you up at your hotel in the morning and takes you to the bottom of Corcovado Mountain. Here you board the little train that takes you through tropical rainforests, passing tropical trees and exotic fruits. A short walk from the final station you find yourself at the foot of the impressive Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor). Enjoy the spectacular views over Rio de Janeiro. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 10: Rio de Janeiro – Buzios
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport with a guide. Flight to Rio de Janeiro.
After arrival at the airport in Rio de Janeiro, a driver will be waiting for you to take you to Buzios. This fishing village located 177 km north of Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The unique charm is attached to the quaint landscape, exotic vegetation, and picturesque beaches. Buzios fascinates for its beaches with the warm yellow sand and clear ocean water. The beaches offer a view of the mountains, covered with forests, and coastal cliffs, and sunsets are especially colorful.
Day 11: Buzios
Free day.
Buzios has all the conditions for diving, surfing, water skiing, and canoeing. You can hire a buggy and drive and the beaches and the town. Several piers of the city offer a magnificent view of the ocean and mountains. During walks, you will see the magnificent scenery of the whole coast, and you can try the local drink - Caipirinha. Sailboats stop right on the ocean, and you can swim and see the colorful underwater world. In the evening, you can enjoy restaurants with a wide range of cuisine or discos.
The city is full of life after sunset on the main pedestrian street. You also can just walk around, go shopping in the shops, or sit in the bar or restaurant, of which there are many.
Day 12: Buzios – Rio de Janeiro – Home!
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be transferred to the international airport in Rio de Janeiro for your flight home.
Prices Include:
- Tours and transfers on a private basis were mentioned
- English speaking guide where mentioned
- Breakfast at the hotels
- Domestic flights (Subject to change without notice at the moment of booking)
- Entrance fees to both National Parks of the Falls
- 20% commission for tour operators
Prices Don’t Include:
- International flights
- Insurance
- Meals & beverages not mentioned
