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South American Sampler - 9 Days Privately Guided Tour

Visiting Rio, Iguassu Falls & Buenos Aires
Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
Corcovado Mountain in central Rio de Janeiro
South American Sampler Route Map
South American Sampler Route Map

 

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

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, 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

 

Departures & Pricing

Call (800) 990-3454 for reservation

 

Legend
B Breakfast
L Lunch
D Dinner