Journey highlights. Sugar Loaf + Corcovado. Rio By Night - Show in Ginga Tropical. Walking Tour Brazilian Falls from Htl Cataratas

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1 Journey highlights Sugar Loaf + Corcovado Rio By Night - Show in Ginga Tropical Walking Tour Brazilian Falls from Htl Cataratas Perito Moreno Glacier Tour with Glaciarium Ice Rivers Navigation Page 1 of 10.

Day 1: February, Thursday 14, 2019 Sao Paulo (no meals) (Flight AC 90 YYZ/GRU 23:55 12:55+1) 12:55 Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel - (early check in not included) Overnight at

2 Day 1: February, Thursday 14, 2019 Sao Paulo (no meals) (Flight AC 90 YYZ/GRU 23:55 12:55+1) 12:55 Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel - (early check in not included) Overnight at Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Deluxe room Day 2: February, Friday 15, 2019 Sao Paulo - Rio De Janeiro (B). H/D HISTORICAL CITY TOUR (5Hrs) private service with English speaking guide This tour shows to the visitors the most interesting sights of the city, starting at the Jardins district, Paulista Avenue and some of his attractions, such as the Parque Trianon, the MASP and the Casa das Rosas. We will continue towards the Ibirapuera Park (stop to photos) and the attractions around, as the Monument as Bandeiras (Flag s Monument), Obelisk, Legislative Assembly and 23 de Maio Avenue. We will also visit the Historical Center of São Paulo, where the Sé Cathedral, the College Páteo, Sao Bento Monastery, Anhangabaú Valley Municipal Theatre, Republic Square, Luz Station, São Caetano Street ( Street of Brides ), Pinacoteca and Municipal Market, where we will stop to meet this popular place for city residents. At proper time, transfer from hotel to airport private service with English speaking guide (Flight G GRU/GIG 17:25 18:35) Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel - (early check in not included) Overnight at Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel Deluxe Ocean View Day 3: February, Saturday 16, 2019 Rio De Janeiro (B/L/D) SUGAR LOAF + CORCOVADO - Private Proceed for a tour of Corcovado Mountain and Beaches. Board a cog train from Cosme Velho Station for a ride to Corcovado Mountain to visit one of the world s most famous landmarks, the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Experience the 20 minutes steep train journey which takes you through the dense Atlantic rain forest of Tijuca, offering a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest's lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city. You will disembark at the top of Corcovado and then proceed up the steps that lead to the top lookout where Page 2 of 10.

3 the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Get upclose to Christ the Redeemer and spend some time viewing the panoramic view of this beautiful city of Rio from the incredible mountain-top vantage point. Then, you will descend by the train. The tour continues passing by Rio's world-famous beaches. After lunch, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: Sugar Loaf. You will travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car will take you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, and Corcovado Mountain. From this stage, a second cable car takes you up to the top. At 395 meters, you will enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niterói. After riding the Cable car back down, return to the hotel. RIO BY NIGHT - SHOW IN GINGA TROPICAL (Only on: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday) You will be picked up at the hotel. First you will enjoy a delicious dinner at a Brazilian steakhouse and then attend a show with the colorful and rich Brazilian culture, which will bring different expressions of their traditions and artistic manifestations together on stage. You will know each region of Brazil through its music, dances, colors and charm: the "Ziriguidum", the Northeast, the Amazon, the Pampa with its folklore, besides Bahia with its Capoeira and its mystical rituals; Rio de Janeiro with its incomparable Lapa Bohemia, its dance halls and the performance of the legendary Tricksters. It will culminate with the luxurious Carnival, with fantastic drummers and beautiful Mulatas. Overnight at Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel Deluxe Ocean View Day 4: February, Sunday 17, 2019 Rio De Janeiro (B/L) 08.30: H/D BARRA WITH P. VIEW OF BEACHES + CBF FOOTBALL MUS - Private You will depart from the hotel for a drive along the scenic road with view of the beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca until the Natural Park of Prainha beach - Prainha is a secluded beach with fantastic tropical vegetation located in a natural park about 1 hour from hotel driving south of Rio. You will return to Barra da Tijuca, with a panoramic view of the Olympic Park and you will visit the CBF Soccer Interactive Museum which tells the story of how soccer arrived in Brazil in 1894, twenty years later the Brazilian national football team made its first official match and won his first trophy, the Copa Roca. You will see how the legend of the most glorious team began, the same which was responsible for turning football into a religion more than a national passion. Trophies, photos, images and latest technology make this an amazing interactive experience. After the visit, you will be transferred back to the hotel. Lunch at Fogo De Chão Botafogo restaurant. Free afternoon. Explore the city on your own! Enjoy an afternoon off in Rio de Janeiro. Relax, look around, and admire what you see. Overnight at Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel Deluxe Ocean View Page 3 of 10.

Day 5: February, Monday 18, 2019 Rio De Janeiro - Foz Do Iguacu (B/L/D) At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport Arrival at Brasil airport to the hotel.

Travel through this true sanctuary home to birds from all areas of Brazil and other countries.

4 Day 5: February, Monday 18, 2019 Rio De Janeiro - Foz Do Iguacu (B/L/D) At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport Arrival at Brasil airport to the hotel. Afterwards, visit to the Bird Park H/D BIRD PARK - Private You will get to tour one of the largest and most important parks in the world, as far as bird conservation is concerned. Travel through this true sanctuary home to birds from all areas of Brazil and other countries. Located right next to the Iguazú National Park, it gathers more than species of birds, as well as 25 species of reptiles and butterflies. You will be surprised, and delighted, with its green habitat full of trees, flowers and other incredible plants. Worth seeing among its many attractions are the tree of life, the aviary of species of rivers and mangroves, bird refugees such as owls, macaws, harpies and cassowaries, the latter is considered the most dangerous bird in the world, if it feels threatened. WALKING TOUR BRAZILIAN FALLS FROM HTL CATARATAS Tour Cataratas Brasil made with guests of Hotel das Cataratas. Walk starts in front of Hotel das Cataratas and ends at the elevator at the end of the walk. Lunch and Dinner at Das Cataratas hotel without beverages Overnight at Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas Cataratas deluxe Day 6: February, Tuesday 19, 2019 Foz Do Iguacu (B/L/D). F/D ARGENTINIAN FALLS - Private Located 28 km from the center of the city of Foz do Iguaçu (20 kms within the Argentine territory). Crossing the Iguaçu River, through the Tancredo Neves Bridge, in 30 minutes, you will arrive to the Argentine National Park, to visit the Falls. First, take the train to Devil's Throat, which is the largest waterfall in the Iguazu Falls, located in the midst of the Brazilian and Argentinean Falls. Afterwards, on foot, visit the other jumps, through the Superior Circuit (1200 meters), and weather permitting, the Lower Circuit jumps (1750 meters). Lunch in La Selva Restaurant (Argentinian Side). MACUCO IGR / GRAN AVENTURA - Private An extraordinary tour to get to know the tropical jungle and its waterfalls in the hands of experienced guides. You will arrive at the dock and board a raft to navigate the river canon of Iguazú Inferior, rafting the rapids and appreciating the view of the falls from the calm backwaters of the island of San Martin. To finish this unforgettable experience you will visit the Three Musketeers falls and the Devils Throat. Page 4 of 10.

Dinner at hotel without beverages Overnight at Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas Cataratas deluxe www.belmond.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport with guide Transfer in private service from domestic airport to hotel with guide Buenos

Highlights: Recoleta - Palermo - Plaza de Mayo - Puerto Madero - San Telmo - La Boca On an unforgettable route, we will live all the

In this most complete overview of the Paris of South America we will visit the glamorous neighborhoods of Recoleta and its most famous

emblematic buildings and palaces of unique architectural, historical, and cultural value.

The pintoresque neighborhood of San Telmo, residence to the porteño aristocracy until the end of the XIX century and where the renowned

5 Dinner at hotel without beverages Overnight at Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas Cataratas deluxe Day 7 - February, Wednesday 20, 2019 Iguazu - Buenos Aires (B). At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport with guide Transfer in private service from domestic airport to hotel with guide Buenos Aires City Tour - Private service with guide Duration: 4 hs approx. Highlights: Recoleta - Palermo - Plaza de Mayo - Puerto Madero - San Telmo - La Boca On an unforgettable route, we will live all the porteño magic. These few hours feature all the magic of Argentina"s capital city. In this most complete overview of the Paris of South America we will visit the glamorous neighborhoods of Recoleta and its most famous cemetery, Palermo, May Square and the Pink House, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the newest & trendiest Puerto Madero Area and many other emblematic buildings and palaces of unique architectural, historical, and cultural value. The visit would not be complete without the sights of the first settlements of the city of Buenos Aires. The pintoresque neighborhood of San Telmo, residence to the porteño aristocracy until the end of the XIX century and where the renowned antiques market is held every Sunday; Caminito Street, in the colorful, Italian immigrants neighborhood of La Boca. Overnight at Intercontinental Buenos Aires Deluxe ww.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/es/buenos-aires/bueha/hoteldetail Day 8 - February, Thursday 21, 2019 Buenos Aires (B/L) A day at the Pampas Santa Susana Ranch with lunch - Private Service with Guide - Beverages Included Page 5 of 10.

Its field day program includes carriage and horse riding to fully experience the Argentine countryside charm, with its cultivated fields and relaxing aroma.

6 Duration: 8 hs approx. Highlights: Santa Susana Ranch - Traditional Argentine Asado - Gauchos Entertainment - Folkloric Show In the late 19 th century, Irish descendant Francisco Kelly named this land Santa Susana after his wife Susana Caffrey. In Campana county, near the town of Cardales, this 1200 hectare ranch (including a chapel and a museum) is mostly dedicated to rural activities but has also been open to tourism for the last 25 years. Its field day program includes carriage and horse riding to fully experience the Argentine countryside charm, with its cultivated fields and relaxing aroma. It also hosts the most stunning gaucho skills show, such as the sortija horse racing. Everything is paired with the best homemade meal, fine Argentine wine and a folk music and dance show. Overnight at Intercontinental Buenos Aires Hotel / Deluxe ww.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/es/buenos-aires/bueha/hoteldetail Day 9 - February, Friday 22, 2019 Buenos Aires Ushuaia (B/L) Transfer in private service from hotel to international airport with guide Transfer in private service from Ushuaia airport to hotel with guide Lunch at Kuar restaurant or similar without beverages Guide & Transfers included Beagle Channel navigation - Shared Navigation - Private transfer with guide - Pier fee included Duration: 2:30 hs approx. Highlights: Beagle Channel - Montes Oliva y Cinco Hermanos - Túnel Ranch - Isla de los Lobos. From Beagle Channel, Ushuaia and its surroundings offer a wonderful scene. We will sail along the channel to enjoy the magnificent landscape that perfectly combines mountains, woods, and the sea. We will observe mounts Olivia and Cinco Hermanos, Túnel Ranch, until reaching Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, where we will observe a small cormorant colony. On our way back, we will approach Isla de los Lobos (Sea Lion Island) to enjoy these curious sea mammals and Despard Island, natural environment of imperial cormorants. Overnight at Los Cauquenes Hotel / Mountain view Day 10 - February, Saturday 23, 2019 Ushuaia (B/L) National Park Tour - Private service with guide - Lunch included Page 6 of 10.

Duration: 4-5 hs approx Highlights: National park - Ensenada - Acigami Lake - Lapataia Lake.

bushes, and flowers, and fauna, including both native and introduced animals, such as Andean

In this half-day tour, we will visit Ensenada, Acigami Lake, and Lapataia Bay, and walk short

Optional: Tourist Ticket - End of the World Train With three daily departures, you can travel

a classic of the golden age of steam trains.

train Overnight at Los Cauquenes Hotel / Mountain view www.loscauquenes.

from hotel to Ushuaia airport with guide Transfer in private service from Calafate airport to

7 Duration: 4-5 hs approx Highlights: National park - Ensenada - Acigami Lake - Lapataia Lake. Only 12 km west from the southernmost city in the world, we find Tierra del Fuego National Park, the only one in Ushuaia. We will be able to appreciate the varied local flora, including different types of trees, bushes, and flowers, and fauna, including both native and introduced animals, such as Andean foxes, beavers, rabbits, and over 90 bird species. In this half-day tour, we will visit Ensenada, Acigami Lake, and Lapataia Bay, and walk short distances around the lake, beaver dams, and the bay itself, very close to the Chilean border. Optional: Tourist Ticket - End of the World Train With three daily departures, you can travel in heated coaches built with comfortable seats and truly enjoy the view through large windows, a classic of the golden age of steam trains. At the same time, get to know more about the history by means of a guided audio tour aboard the train Overnight at Los Cauquenes Hotel / Mountain view Day 11 - February, Sunday 24, 2019 Ushuaia - El Calafate (B/L) Transfer in private service from hotel to Ushuaia airport with guide Transfer in private service from Calafate airport to hotel with guide Perito Moreno Glacier Tour with Glaciarium- Private service with guide - Fee included Duration: 8 hs approx. Highlights: Perito Moreno Glacier - Glaciarium Museum The Perito Moreno Glacier rises majestically 80 km away from El Calafate. This is one of the largest and the only advancing glacier in the world, as well as the biggest attraction at Los Glaciares National Park, a 600,000-hectare protected area covered by an ice mantle. We will start by penetrating the Page 7 of 10.

Patagonic Andean forest and make a first breathtaking stop at "Curva de los Suspiros" (Curve of Sighs), where we will enjoy a first view of this incredible natural wonder.

We will be able to contemplate very closely when varied-sized ice blocks loosen and fall into the water with a great thunder becoming beautiful ice floes in the deep waters of the Lago Argentino.

The understanding of glaciers and environmental awareness are the main subjects. The architecture is quite unique and the façade of the building is reminiscent of the face of a glacier.

8 Patagonic Andean forest and make a first breathtaking stop at "Curva de los Suspiros" (Curve of Sighs), where we will enjoy a first view of this incredible natural wonder. When we approach the glacier, we will walk down the catwalks to approach the Glacier and admire from different panoramic points this wonderful creation of Mother Nature. We will be able to contemplate very closely when varied-sized ice blocks loosen and fall into the water with a great thunder becoming beautiful ice floes in the deep waters of the Lago Argentino. This day will be an unforgettable experience, a once in a lifetime delight. Glaciarium is a modern interpretation glaciological centre, and one of the few Glacier Museums in the world. The understanding of glaciers and environmental awareness are the main subjects. The architecture is quite unique and the façade of the building is reminiscent of the face of a glacier. The exhibits include models, dioramas, photographs, screens, interactive representations, a 3D documentary, and other modern resources that provide an enriching experience. Lunch at Nativos de la Patagonia (National Park) without beverages Overnight at Imago Hotel & Spa / Standard Day 12 - February, Monday 25, 2019 El Calafate (B/LB) Ice Rivers navigation - Shared service - Private transfer with guide - Fee included Duration: 7 hs approx. Highlights: Argentino Lake - Glaciers Once on board we will sail through the North Arm of Lake Argentino until we reach the Upsala Channel, where we will find a spectacular Iceberg Barrier, and if the location of the icebergs allows us, we will be able to get near the glacier s wall. Afterwards we will navigate the Spegazzini Channel, where we will observe the Seco Glacier to reach the front of the Spegazzini Glacier, the highest in the National Park. Return to Punta Bandera Port. Transfer from Punta Bandera Port to Hotel. Pick up at hotel hs. Lunch box Overnight at Imago Hotel & Spa / Standard Day 13 - February, Tuesday 26, 2019 El Calafate - Buenos Aires (B/D) Transfer in private service from hotel to Calafate airport with guide Transfer in private service from domestic airport to hotel with guide Page 8 of 10.

Dinner and Tango Show at La Ventana - Shared service - Private transfer with guide Duration: 4:30 hs approx.

This totally refurbished historical conventillo (tenement) offers a definitive tour of classic porteño culture.

Overnight at Intercontinental Buenos Aires / Deluxe ww.ihg.

9 Dinner and Tango Show at La Ventana - Shared service - Private transfer with guide Duration: 4:30 hs approx. Highlights: Dinner and Tango Show In the heart of San Telmo neighborhood, La Ventana Barrio de Tango opened for business back in This totally refurbished historical conventillo (tenement) offers a definitive tour of classic porteño culture. This typical early 20th century house is an ideal stage for a unique show: 32 artists, two tango orchestras, a folk music group, dancers and singers. Overnight at Intercontinental Buenos Aires / Deluxe ww.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/es/buenos-aires/bueha/hoteldetail Day 14 - February, Wednesday 27, 2019 Buenos Aires (B) Transfer in private service from hotel to international airport with guide END OF THE SERVICES Recommended Flights: LA FEB GIGIGU AR1721Q 20FEB IGRAEP SS AR1896Q 22FEB EZEUSH SS AR1878H 24FEB USHFTE SS AR1871V 26FEB FTEAEP SS Page 9 of 10.

10 The Program Includes: * SERVICES in private basis, with English speaking guide, as specified in our quotation. * Meals and beverages as detailed in the program. * Porterages for Transfers. * Entrance fees to national parks and natural reservoirs. * Current VAT as per local laws and regulations. The Program does NOT Include: * Services not detailed in our proposal. * Meals and beverages that are NOT detailed in the Program. * Tips at Restaurants. * Early Check-In or Late Check-Out at Hotels. * Tips for Guides. * Extra expenses during tours or at hotels. * Calafate/Paine or v.v custom duties * Calafate bus terminal tax (FTE) * Chalten bus terminal tax (CHA) Visa Requirements: * Kindly click the following link to find updated visa information to entering Argentina - * Please note that Canadian passports holders have to pay a reciprocity fee on-line. Please check the following link for further information. * Passengers crossing the border to Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay or Bolivia, even if only for the day, may need a visa. Please check with the corresponding embassy in your country in order to avoid any inconveniences. For quick reference, please find below Chile and Brazil links: - Chile: - Brazil: Cannot be held responsible for any cancellation costs that might result from the lack of visa or valid travel documents. Page 10 of 10.

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