Luxury Private Journey to Brazil, Argentina, Peru, & The Galapagos Islands
DAY 1: Miami- Rio
De Janeiro
Depart 3:50pm from Miami to Rio De Janeiro . Your flight
includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for
your journey.
Day 2, Rio De Janeiro
Arrive to Rio De Janeiro at 6:16am this
morning, You'll be met by your guide and then escorted
to your hotel. Relax this morning
Free day at leisure or take optional tours this
afternoon.
Day 3,
Rio De Janeiro
This Morning after breakfast, a full day tour
of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on convertible 4x4 jeep
including a sightseeing tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain. A
two-stage cable car takes you to the top of Sugar Loaf
Mountain where you will enjoy a spectacular views of the
beaches, the city, the mountains of Tijuca National
Park, and the islands of Guanabara Bay. The tour
continues to 2,330 foot tall Corcovado Mountain in the
Tijuca Rainforest, through the borough of Cosme Velho
(Ancient Noble). The road takes your to the top of
the mountain where the giant statue of Christ the
Redeemer (38 meters high) is situated. Here you will be
treated to a panoramic 360º view of the magical city of
Rio de Janeiro. The views of Rio, the beaches and the
bay are stunning from the stature area. The visit
continues through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban
forest in the world. We will stop at the entrance to the
National Park and take a quick walk along a trail
leading to the Small Waterfall of Taunay. Your
will pass the Emperor’s Table & the Chinese Observation
spot, with a magnificent view of Leblon, Ipanema, and
Copacabana beaches. Return to your hotel. . We enjoy the
sunset, and then return to our hotel.
(B,L)
Day 4. Iguacu Falls –
Brazil
In the morning we depart for your 2 hour flight to
Iguacu Falls located in southern Brazil on the border
with Argentina. Iguacu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, is located in a one million acre national park. It
is three miles across and plunges down 270 feet. In the
afternoon we explore the Brazilian side of the falls,
and have panoramic views of the 275 separate falls. We
lodge at deluxe colonial style hotel inside the
park near the falls. In the evening we attend a dinner
with a folklore show representing Brazil, Argentina and
Paraguay.
Hotel Tropical das Cataratas
(B,D)
Day 5: Iguacu Falls – Argentina
Morning Breakfast then Excursion to the wonderful Iguazú
waterfalls, Brazilian side from where we will have a
panoramic view of the Argentine jumps as well as we will
approach the Floriano, Deodoro, and Benjamin, and we
will walk by footbridges on the jumps of Santa Maria. Macuco
Safari included today, Later we will visit the greater
hydroelectric dam of the world: Itaipú, where we will
attend an audio-visual and to know the work. Return to
Argentina. Lodging. Dinner included
Hotel Tropical das Cataratas (B,D)
(B,L)
Days 6 Iguaçu Falls, Brazila to Buenos Aires,
Argentina
After breakfast transfer
to Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.
Your are welcome to “the Paris of South America,” with
art galleries, chic boutiques, lush green parks and
tree-lined boulevards. Our guides will be at Airport to
received you.. After lunch, Half Day City Tour, visiting
the most important sites in Buenos Aires city. Dont not
miss to kiss standing on the Puente de las Mujeres, the
Bridge of Women. Dinner and tango show “Rojo Tango” at
El Cabaret, one of the restaurants of Faena Hotel.
Faena Hotel
Days 7
Buenos Aires, Coastline Train, Tigre River, & Delta
Cruise
On the way to Tigre, 30km (20 miles) from Buenos
Aires, you will enjoy views of Buenos Aires most
exclusive residential areas, private neighborhoods,
sailing clubs, marinas and slips. Your tour starts with
a bus ride along Libertador Avenue to Maipu train
station, passing by the presidential residence in Olivos
(Quinta de Olivos). On arrival you'll board the
Riverside Train for a pleasant journey which skirts the
Rio de la Plata (River Plate); the train offers some
delightful views of the surrounding natural scenery as
well as the charmingly renovated English railway
stations. At San Isidro, the largest station, you'll
leave the train for a visit of the first outdoor mall in
Argentina, the Cathedral and surrounding historical
residences. After the last ride (13min) arriving in
Tigre, you will board a modern panoramic catamaran from
which the exotic subtropical forest can be appreciated
whilst sailing the Parana River delta, a 14,000 square
kilometer area comprising thousands of islands and
islets. Return to the hote
Faena Hotel
Days 8 - Lima
After the big city buzz of Buenos Aires, Fly to Lima
where you will be met by our representative and
transferred to your hotel
Later do half day tour of the city.
DAY 9: Lima -
Cuzco. Included sightseeing.
A morning flight to the former Inca imperial capital of
Cuzco. In the afternoon, we have a full round of
sightseeing in this beautiful colonial town, soaking up
the old town and the unforgettable Plaza de Armas, the
epicentre of the Inca empire, before striking out to the
city's scenic surroundings to see Sacsayhuaman - Inca
ruins, Kenko, Tambo Machay - the bath of the Inca and
Puca Pucara, the ruin of a small fort. (B)
DAY 10: Cuzco -
Machu Picchu, by train - Cuzco.
A once-in-a-lifetime train trip to legendary Machu
Picchu awaits you this morning. Machu Picchu is one of
the great archaeological treasures of the world, whose
purpose is still a mystery. The tour starts with a train
ride that climbs the mountain and then rattles down into
the fertile plain of the Urubamba Valley, passes
Ollantaytambo and goes on to Aguas Calientes. From here
a small bus drives up the steep mountain to the world's
most photographed fortified mountain and where you will
join the extended guided tour of this spellbinding site.
Return to Cuzco in the afternoon. (B)
Day 11, Tue, Lima then Home
Breakfast then transfer to the airport for flight to
Lima and connecting to Quito. Where you will be met by
Guide and transfered your hotel
Hotel: Dann Carlton Hotel or Similar (Continental
Breakfast)
DAY 12 Wed
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to
Baltra. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier and board the
Galapagos Explorer II. This afternoon, enjoy a visit to
Chinese Hat Islet (wet landing). Located just off the
southeastern tip of Santiago Island, the islet earns its
playful name because its shaped resembles that of a
Chinese Hat. It is a popular day-trip for travelers, due
to is fantastic snorkeling and picturesque cone-shaped
volcano . This morning, transfer to the airport for your
flight to San Cristobal, the Galapagos archipelago's
oldest geological and easternmost island. Upon arrival,
transfer to the pier and board the Galapagos Explorer
II. Settle in for a visit to Cerro Brujo (wet landing)
to view pelicans and a vast variety of sea bird species
including Blue and Red-footed Boobies, Common Gallinules
and Frigates. There will be an opportunity to snorkel
and swim from the beach (B, L, D)
CRUISE
DAY 13,
This morning, sail to Punta Suarez (Española Island)
(dry landing), where you can view sea lions surfing the
waves and marine iguanas basking in the sun. You may
hike further inland and view the Blowhole, a fissure in
the lava cliffs where sea water jets high into the air.
In the afternoon, arrive at Bahia Gardner (wet landing)
and view one of the most pristine beaches in all of the
Galapagos, a beach which is home to many sea lion
colonies and endemic mocking birds. Venture out to
Gardner Rock for wall dives, where you can encounter
tropical fish, rays, cactus finch and other colorful sea
dwellers while snorkeling (B, L, D)
CRUISE
DAY 14,
Today, arrive at Santa Cruz Island (dry landing). Visit
the Charles Darwin Research Station, a specialized
breeding and rearing center for the endangered Galapagos
Giant Tortoise. The Darwin Station is a working branch
of the international, non-profit Charles Darwin
foundation which works to protect and maintain the
Galapagos' precious ecosystems. Afterwards, walk through
Puerto Ayora, the largest and most cosmopolitan town on
the islands. In the afternoon, journey to the small
island of Rabida (wet landing), located to the south of
Santiago, and home to a central volcano with some of
largest and most variegated types of lava in the island
chain. A small saltwater lagoon provides occasional
sights of Flamingos feeding on pink shrimp larva, while
the beach holds a large sea lion colony. There's a short
walk to the top of the trail where you will have
opportunities for photos of the clear waters and
striking volcanic peaks (Sept '07 - Mar '08) (B,
L, D)
CRUISE
DAY 15 Galapagos to Quito
This morning, enjoy the white-sand beaches of Las Bachas
(wet landing). The beaches earn their stark tone and
consistency from the decomposed coral of which they are
made, a tone and consistency which also makes them a
favorite nesting site for sea turtles. Transfer to the
airport for your departure flight from Baltra to Quito
on the mainland. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure (B)
Day
16, Quito - Miami
Quito Free day morning at leisure for independent
pursuits, Late Evening overnight flight back to Miami
Day
17, Home
Arrive home today
Package $5995 Including Airfare from Miami.
You can opt to remove
Peru - Minus $1200 from price
You can opt to remove Galapago - Minus $1700
from the price
You can opt to remove Peru and Galapagos for $2900