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South American Escape 2007
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
SB7 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
10 |
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Starting Price |
$2139 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$609 |
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Triple room disc. |
$70 |
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Countries Visited |
Argentina
Brazil
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City Highlights |
Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro |
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RIO DE JANIERO: Welcome dinner, sightseeing with a Local Guide, visit Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountain and the Cathedral
IGUASSU FALLS: Sightseeing with a Local Guide on both sides of the falls
BUENOS AIRES: Walking tour, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, tango show, and farewell dinner
ALL INTRA-TOUR FLIGHTS
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); and 3 dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Brazil, and a special farewell excursion in Buenos Aires.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included when you make your flight arrangements.
2008 prices and itineraries subject to change.
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Day 1 (Fri.)
Board your overnight flight to South America.
Day 2 Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Sat.)
Welcome to South america’s largest and most populous country. rooms are ready so that you can freshen up and rest before taking a first look at rio. This evening meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a drive along famous Ipanema and Copacabana beaches to the base of 1,300-foot SUGAR LOAD MOUNTAIN. Ascend by cable car to its summit, from where you savor spectacular vistas of the city while toasting a memorable vacation with caipirinhas, a favorite Brazilian cocktail. Then look forward to a WELCOME DINNER at a popular local restaurant. (D)
Day 3 Rio de Janeiro. (Sun.)
The city’s landmark, the statue of Christ the redeemer, crowns CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 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 colorful extravaganza. (B)
Day 4 Rio de Janeiro. (Mon.)
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 Gardens, with its splendid orchid exhibit, and the bird sanctuary in Tijuca National Park. This afternoon, the sightseers might elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and the site of the former summer palace of emperor Dom Pedro II. (B)
Day 5 Rio de Janeiro–Iguassu Falls. (Tue.)
Fly to IGUASSU FALLS. The afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the magnificent panorama of waterfalls. The spectacle of this two-mile-wide torrential downpour—with some cataracts as high as 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)
Day 6 Iguassu Falls–Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Wed.)
a morning tour of 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. Evening at leisure. (B)
Day 7 Buenos Aires. (Thu.)
Your included sightseeing this morning starts in la Boca, a colorful district and site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique neighborhood 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, housing San Martin’s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon opera House before reaching THE CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, the burial site of Eva Peron. afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 8 Buenos Aires. (Fri.)
Today is at leisure or perhaps enjoy 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. This evening, savor the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital on your FAREWELL EVENING EXCURSION: dinner at a local restaurant followed by a flawless performance of Latin America’s most sensuous dance—the tango! (B,D)
Day 9 Buenos Aires–Homebound Flight. (Sat.)
A full day at leisure. late this evening your homebound flight departs. (B)
Day 10 (Sun.)
an early morning arrival is ideal for making homebound connections. |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from Miami (MIA), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
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Land Only |
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Single
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| Nov 16 - Nov 25, 2007 | $2479 | $2139 | $3088 | $2748 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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