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2005 Dates & Rates*
Departure Dates	Rate
Oct 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10	From $2,829

*Rates are land only and are per person,
based on double occupancy. Please inquire about
airfare at the time of booking.

Itinerary
Day 1
Depart U.S.A.
Depart for Buenos Aires, the energetic port capital of Argentina.

Day 2 D
Arrive Buenos Aires
This city has a rich cultural history that is reflective of its European heritage. The sprawling metropolis includes the pink hued Casa Rosada, Argentina's version of the White House. The remainder of the day is unscheduled. Meet your tour manager and fellow tour members at this evening's get acquainted reception and dinner at the MARRIOTT PLAZA HOTEL.

Day 3 BL Family-Owned Estancia/Buenos Aires

Venture into the Pampas, where a blend of traditional gaucho lore and modern agro-industry pervades its history. This is the domain of great landowners, the home of the finest polo players and the wealthiest of the country. An estancia owner welcomes you, while gauchos riding their best criollo horses escort you from the gates through the wooded park to their beautiful home. Enjoy a cold Argentinean wine while gauchos prepare the traditional asado (barbecue) meal on open fires. Lunch is served in the shade of the great trees in the park. Be entertained by local music and dancing, then the gauchos provide the most exciting spectacle of the day as they demonstrate their incredible skills on their Pampas ponies. After this display of equestrian showmanship, return to the MARRIOTT PLAZA HOTEL.

Day 4 BD
Buenos Aires
This morning, your local guide introduces you to the beautiful parks and gardens of Palermo, then leads you on a driving tour through the city. Later, visit the Recoleta Cemetery, a burial ground for the rich and famous. The grounds here give visitors the sense of walking into a city in miniature, and in fact are an architectural and artistic history of Buenos Aires in themselves. One of the most-visited tombs is that of Evita--Eva Peron. Then visit the famous Colon Opera House, the symbol of the city's high culture and a part of why Buenos Aires became known in the early 20th century as the "Paris of Latin America." The afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, dine in the heart of Buenos Aires and take in an authentic tango show where dancers display the evolution of the tango. Discover the deep connection between this fantastic dance, this city and its people. MARRIOTT PLAZA HOTEL

Day 5 & 6 BD Iguassu Falls, Brazil

On Wednesday, board a flight to Iguassu Falls, which lies at the point where Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil meet. Actually comprised of 275 individual waterfalls, Iguassu Falls is twice as wide as Niagara. Take a walking tour of the Argentine side and visit Devil's Throat, the world's widest waterfall, whose impressive 275 foot high falls are surrounded by a perpetual mist that creates a colorful rainbow. Then transfer to your famous resort lodge, Das Cataratas, on the Brazilian side. On Thursday morning, take an exciting ride by jeep safari through the national park and end your adventure with a zodiac (small rubber boat) ride, floating beneath the white waters of the tumbling falls. In the afternoon, take a guided walking tour to explore the Brazilian side of the falls. TROPICAL DAS CATARATAS HOTEL

Day 7 BLD
Rio de Janeiro
This morning is at leisure before you transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Famed for its beautiful beaches, the city is surrounded by mountains on one side and the enchanting sea on the other. After you arrive at your hotel on Copacabana Beach, take some time to stroll the famous colorful sidewalk. Step onto the sandy beaches and stop at a beach side cafe or juice bar for a sip of cool coconut water. Tonight, venture out for a typical Brazilian churrascawria dinner of tantalizing barbecued meats. LE MERIDIEN RIO HOTEL

Day 8 BD
Sugar Loaf/Corcovado/Samba Show/Rio de Janeiro
Travel by cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views of the city below. No trip to Rio would be complete without a visit to Corcovado, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer welcomes all visitors to the city. Relate your favorite memories of your tour with your fellow travelers at this evening's farewell dinner at a restaurant out on the town, followed by a samba show offering a taste of Rio's nightlife. LE MERIDIEN RIO HOTEL

Day 9 B
Conclude Rio de Janeiro
See the historic sights of downtown Rio this morning. The remainder of the day is free to relax on Rio's beautiful beaches or to browse the many elegant shops for souvenirs. All rooms are held for late departure. Transfer to the airport for your evening flight to the USA.

Day 10
Arrive Home
This morning, arrive back in the United States, relaxed from your journey to majestic waterfalls, sandy beaches, and clear mountain lakes. Back to Top