Tour Details - SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE WITH AMAZON PRE EXTENSION AND PERU POST EXTENSION
SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE WITH AMAZON PRE EXTENSION AND PERU POST EXTENSION
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Tour Duration: 15 days Tour Code: SBY2012 Tour Type: Panorama Prices From: A$NaN [Tour Dates]
Tour Itinerary
Day
Description
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ARRIVE IN MANAUS, BRAZIL After arriving at your hotel, meet up for guided city sightseeing of Manaus to view the vestiges of its glory days during the rubber boom. Your first stop will be the famous OPERA HOUSE, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Next, visit the MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES before a stroll through a bustling LOCAL MARKET abundant with local foods and wares. (D)
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2MANAUS-AMAZON JUNGLE Today your "Meeting of the Waters" tour passes by the impressive British-built Custom House and the floating port. CRUISE along the chocolate-coloured Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solim'es, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For six kilometres (four miles) the differently coloured bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! After lunch on the river, explore a JUNGLE ISLAND (if the water level is not too low) with fascinating native flora and fauna. Later this afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge situated on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest. (B, L, D)
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AMAZON JUNGLE Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided JUNGLE WALK introducing you to the flora and fauna that thrives in the Amazon. After lunch, depart the lodge and sail up the river to visit a Caboclo's NATIVE AMAZON VILLAGE to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the MONKEY JUNGLE RESERVE, where researchers work to rehabilitate captive primates and reintroduce them to the jungle. Here, you have the opportunity to see a feeding of spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, woolly monkeys, and capuchin monkeys. This evening you may wish to venture back out on canoe with your Naturalist into the flooded forest to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other night creatures). (B, L, D)
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4AMAZON JUNGLE-RIO DE JANEIRO This morning, depart the Ecopark for a flight to fabulous Rio for an overnight stay. (B)
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RIO DE JANEIRO Today is a free day in Rio to explore as you please. This evening, meet your fellow travelling companions for caipirinhas at SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN followed by a welcome dinner. (B, D)
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RIO DE JANEIRO The city's landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, crowns CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 701 metres (2,300 feet) from the bay below. A scenic ride by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here, proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambodromo and visit the CATHEDRAL. The afternoon and evening are at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, you may opt to join in a fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style, followed by a SAMBA SHOW, where the sheer vitality of this country explodes in a colourful extravaganza. (B)
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RIO DE JANEIRO Enjoy a full day at leisure to fill as you wish. This morning, you may choose to join the optional Jeep tour to visit the Botanical Garden with its splendid orchid exhibit, and the dazzling green world of Tijuca National Park. This afternoon, sightseers might elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and the site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II. (B)
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RIO DE JANEIRO-GUASSU FALLS Fly to Iguassu Falls. The afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the magnificent panorama of waterfalls. The spectacle of this 3.2-kilometre (2-mile) wide torrential downpour-with some cataracts as high as 76 metres (250 feet) is nothing short of hypnotic. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. (B, D)
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IGUASSU FALLS-BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA This morning, take the ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN and tour the Argentine side of the Falls before your flight to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent. After arriving at your central hotel, an orientation walk acquaints you with the "Paris of South America" and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafes. Enjoy an evening at leisure. (B)
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BUENOS AIRES Your included sightseeing this morning starts in La Boca, a colourful district and site of the city's first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique neighbourhood at the mouth of the river and then on to San Telmo-famous for its late-colonial buildings and a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President's Pink House) and the METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, which houses San Martin's Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching the CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, the burial site of Eva Peron. Spend the afternoon at leisure. This evening, savour the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital on your farewell evening excursion with dinner followed by a flawless performance of Latin America's most sensuous dance-the Tango! (B, D)
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BUENOS AIRES Today is at leisure, or consider an optional excursion to the Pampas. Experience the atmosphere of Argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch). Get acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos and enjoy a barbecue lunch and the warm hospitality of your hosts before returning to the city. (B)
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BUENOS AIRES-SANTIAGO, CHILE Depart this morning on a scenic flight over the Andes before arriving in Santiago, Chile's capital. This country is more than 10-times longer than wide, with 2,650 miles of beautiful Pacific coastline. (B,D)
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SANTIAGO Located in the center of the country and perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country's political, commercial, and cultural capital. Step back into the 16th century as your Local Guide traces the city's history and heritage. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, before visiting the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century CATHEDRAL. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show. (B)
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SANTIAGO The day is free for independent activities. You may want to take advantage of an optional excursion to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Drive through the undulating hills of Chile's wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, then continue along the coast to nearby Vina del Mar. This chic seaside resort with palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas truly deserves the sobriquet "Pearl of the Pacific." (B)
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SANTIAGO Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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What's Included
Amazon: Guided city sightseeing; "Meeting of the Waters" cruise; visit the opera house, the Museum of Natural Sciences, local market, a jungle island, monkey jungle reserve, and Native Amazon village; guided canoe rides and jungle walks
Rio de Janeiro: Welcome dinner; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains and the Cathedral
Iguassu Falls: Sightseeing with a Local Guide on both sides of the Falls; Ecological Jungle Train
Buenos Aires: Walking tour; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta; Tango show; farewell dinner
Santiago: Sightseeing with a Local Guide
All Intra-Tour Flights
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable
Meals: American breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 7 three-course dinners including a welcome dinner in Rio and a special farewell dinner excursion in Buenos Aires
Meals Breakfast - 15 Lunch - 2 Dinner - 6
Optional Excursions
To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.
Cost
Description
74
USD
Name:PETROPOLIS Location:RIO DE JANEIRO Details:A drive through the outskirts of Rio, up the Serra dos Orgaos on a winding, scenic road through the Atlantic Rain Forest will take you to the 'Imperial City of Petropolis', 810 metres (2,660 feet) above sea level. We will visit the museum at the summer palace of former Emperor Pedro II of Brazil and the Cathedral with the tomb of the Emperor and his wife. You will see the highlights of this charming city, such as the 'Crystal Palace', mansions and buildings from imperial and modern times.
92
USD
Name:RAINFOREST JEEP TOUR & BOTANICAL GARDENS Location:RIO DE JANEIRO Details:Board your jeep for an exciting, guided ride to the Botanical Gardens, founded in 1808. Here you have time to walk around and take a look at this garden of more than 5,000 different varieties of tropical trees and plants. Continue to Tijuca Rainforest, where it's possible to see the contrast between the "Stone jungle and a tropical forest in the middle of a big city". During your tour learn about the history of the reforestation process of the forest and the importance of the Atlantic Forrest. During this tour you will see different types of tropical fruits and trees as well as animals like monkeys, and various types of birds and butterflies. Finish the tour with unforgettable views of Rio.
81
USD
Name:RAINFOREST JEEP TOUR Location:RIO DE JANEIRO Details:Board your open jeep for an exciting, guided ride through Tijuca Rainforest, where it's possible to see the contrast between the "Stone jungle and a tropical forest in the middle of a big city." During your tour learn about the history of the reforestation process of the forest and the importance of the Atlantic Forrest. During this tour you will see different types of tropical fruits and trees as well as animals like monkeys, and various types of bird's and butterflies.
190
USD
Name:CHURASCARIA DINNER & SAMBA SHOW Location:RIO DE JANEIRO Details:Start with a wonderful barbecue dinner where a prime choice of Brazilian beef and meats are served with typical local and international side dishes. After dinner, in a specially built theatre, you will enjoy a colourful folklore and carnival show, a lively and colourful extravaganza of wonderful costumes, dancers, graceful and pretty mulatto girls and the hot beat of the Brazilian samba rhythm, featuring more than a hundred artists. The final apotheosis is a memorable display of dazzling costumes used in the Carnival Parade.
115
USD
Name:FIESTA GAUCHA Location:BUENOS AIRES Details:In Argentina ranches dedicated to cattle breeding and to growing grains are called Estancias. Today, enjoy a complete day at and estancia in the pampas, where Buenos Aires ends and home to the gauchos! This full-day excursion is an ideal opportunity to absorb the atmosphere of rural life and a colourful feast in the heart of the pampas. Lunch includes world-renowned Argentine beef and live entertainment by gauchos in their native costumes. After lunch, the folklore show will began with its music and dances. The day will end with demonstration of typical activities at an estancia: regional games on horseback such as the "carrera de sortijas", where two teams gallop at full tilt under a wooden arch and try to pass a pin through a small ring hanging from the arch.
100
USD
Name:CHILEAN FOLKLORIC SHOW & DINNER Location:SANTIAGO Details:Enjoy a spectacular drive through illuminated downtown Santiago before reaching a restaurant popular among the locals. After a sumptuous four-course dinner, relax and enjoy a lively folklore show of Chilean music and dance.
64
USD
Name:UNDURRAGA WINERY Location:SANTIAGO Details:Crossing the suburbs of the southern area of Santiago, this half-day tour proceeds to the famous Undurraga Winery, where a local guide demonstrates how Chile's world-famous wine is produced.
72
USD
Name:VALPARAISO AND VINA DEL MAR Location:SANTIAGO Details:A short drive through the rolling hills of Chile's Curacavi Valley leads to Valparaiso, a picturesque seaport that has long been an inspiration for poets and artists. Then on to Vina del Mar, a modern resort renowned for its lovely gardens.
Optional Excursions
