EXOTIC SOUTH AMERICA Rio de Janerio, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Lima and Cuzco DAY 01: Arrive Rio de Janerio. Enjoy Guided City tour of Rio. Today enter the world of Air Tours Holidays as you begin your memorable journey. On arrival at the Rio de Janerio (GIG) airport, meet tour manager at 0930am on arrival area and proceed to your hotel & check in. (Early check in subject to availability). Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to meet Tour Manager at designated time. Enjoy Local lunch at Restaurant. Later proceed to city tour in Historical Rio de Janeiro, visit the São Bento Monastery, Candelaria (the candlemakers), Praça XV, the "Travessa do Mercado", Imperial Palace, the cultural center located in the beautifullyrestored Banco do Brasil, the Casa França-Brasil, Ouvidor (the listeners) Street and Gonçalves Dias Street with the traditional Colombo Coffee Shop. You will also visit the Carioca Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Tonight Enjoy Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel in Rio de Janerio (LL, LD) DAY 02: Visit Corcovado Mountain. Visit Christ of Redemeer After Breakfast, enjoy a full day visit to the Christ of Corcovado. It is Rio s best-known icon. It s a concrete statue of 30 meters whose wide open arms seem to embrace the whole city. The base stands on the top of the Corcovado hill (710 meters) offering a magnificent view of the city: the Guanabara bay, Niteroi, the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, the botanical garden and the Sugar Loaf. The Christ of Corcovado had been declared one of the Seven Wonders of Modern World. Lunch at a restaurant. In RIO Nightlife in Rio is considered one of the best in the world and it s not to be missed. Here the night is filled with music and joy, and it makes the heart beat faster. Tonight Enjoy Indian Dinner at a restaurant Overnight stay at Hotel in Rio de Janerio. DAY 03: Visit the Sugar Loaf. Enjoy Samba show at Ginga Tropical Show After breakfast, enjoy a half visit to Sugar Loaf. The Sugar Loaf is a worldwide symbol of Rio de Janeiro and offers the most beautiful views of the city. It is a combination of 2 mountains reached by a cable car, the first one called Morro da Urca is 220 meters high and offers a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of Botafogo and Flamengo, the local airport and the Rio-NiteróiBrige. From this stage, a second cable car will take you up to the top of the second mountain, with 395 meters above the sea level, to find a splendid view of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niterói. The Sugar has become a trademark of the city, making of this an unforgettable tour. Lunch at a restaurant. Tonight, enjoy dinner without beverages at restaurant and then proceed to for show of Samba and Folklore music with Brazilian dancers is performed. You will feel the energy and enchantment of the Carnival in Rio, the samba, the mulata dancers, a capoeira presentation and other traditional Brazilian dances. Overnight stay at Hotel in Rio de Janerio DAY 04: On to Iguassu. Visit Brazilian side of the falls. After Breakfast, check out & proceed to the airport for your morning flight to Iguassu. (Flight Cost not Included) On arrival Iguassu, proceed to Iguassu falls. Later visit the Brazilian side of the falls and enjoy secure and modern catwalks that lead through the falls,continue down pathways which take us over the falling water up to a special area with a fantastic panoramic view of the Devil s Throat and the surrounding falls. Lunch at a restaurant. Later check in hotel. Today enjoy dinner at a Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Iguassu. DAY 05: Visit Argentinean side of the falls with Great Adventure After breakfast, visit the Iguassu Falls from Argentinean side. In the northeast of the country, in the border with Brazil you will find the most overwhelming falls in the world. The Iguassu River plunges into a gorge of over 275 falls along 4 km completely surrounded by a dense tropical forest. The itineraries will bring you face to face with the native wildlife. You will enjoy the traditional circuits in the Iguassu National Park the Upper Circuit and the Lower Circuit. The Upper Circuit guarantees spectacular panoramic views of the falls.
The Lower Circuit will give us a close contact with the falls and surrounding vegetation. Finally, time to arrive at the Devil s Throat. This waterfall is the most impressive waterfall of the Iguassu Falls. Enjoy the excursion called Great Adventure that combines: off-road ride in the jungle and a navigation (the last 2 kilometers are in the rapids of the river). Then, arrive at the Devil s Throat Canyon where you will get closest to the falls. Today enjoy local dinner at the Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Iguassu. DAY 06: On to Buenos Aires. Enjoy Half Day City Tour. Enjoy Tango Show with Dinner After breakfast, check out & proceed to the airport for your morning flight to Buenos Aires. (Flight Cost not Included). On arrival at Buenos Aires, Enjoy Lunch at a Indian restaurant & proceed to Half day city tour to discover the city s most traditional neighborhoods. First stop will be the May Square, historical scenery of the main political events of our country. Then continue towards San Telmo. This picturesque area still preserves its colonial constructions and its cobbled streets. It is full of antique shops and artist s ateliers. This tour continues in La Boca, where you will visit the famous Caminito and further go on to visit in Puerto Madero, a very sophisticated area very close to the river that houses the most elegant and chic restaurants and bars in town. You will head towards Recoleta to discover the Parisian air of Alvear Avenue, the most exclusive fashion shops, luxurious French palaces and the legendary Recoleta Cemetery. Dinner show at Tango Porteño Tango Porteño House opened in the best location that tango can offer in Buenos Aires, in front of the Obelisk, an indisputable landmark of the city. It magically recreates the great passion of the Argentinean society, dating to the Golden Age in Buenos Aires when every corner of the city smelt of tango. The show brings us back to Canaro, Fresedo, Piazzolla, D Arienzo, Troilo and Pugliese, among other celebrities. The old Metro building is today Tango Porteño, a place that combines the most delicate ambience with the purest art deco style of the Golden Age, an outstanding group of artists, top productions and a high quality gastronomic display which honors the time it represents. Overnight stay at Hotel in Buenos Aires. (B,L,LD) DAY 07: Full Day Tigre and Delta After breakfast, Not far from Buenos Aires, you will find the outskirts residential neighborhoods in the north area, near the River Plate and surrounded by spectacular vegetation. You will arrive to Tigre in the Delta and will navigate on the typical motorboat and sail along the Delta, among beautiful green islands, leafy vegetation and characteristic fauna. Arrive at Gato Blanco Restaurant located in one islands of the Parana River s Delta. This section of the delta is characterized for its natural semi-wild condition and the beauty of this natural environment. You will have lunch at the restaurant,without beverages. after lunch, navigate back to the pier. Tonight enjoy dinner at a restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel in Buenos Aires. DAY 08: On to Lima. Enjoy Guided City tour of Lima After breakfast, check out & proceed to airport for your morning flight to Lima. (Flight Cost not Included) On arrival lunch and enjoy Half day tour around downtown Lima and its more important architectural constructions from the viceroyalty period including the Government Palace and the Cathedral. During the tour, Visit the Convent of San Francisco where you will appreciate its invaluable pieces of art and its famous catacombs. Afterwards, you will had to modern Lima starting visiting San Isidro, the financial and commercial heart of the city and where it is also located the pre-hispanic remains of Huallamarca. Later continue to Miraflores, the perfect point to enjoy the views of the bay and the Pacific Ocean and where it is perfectly combined the modernity of its constructions with the legacy of ancient Peruvian like the pre-hispanic site of Pucllana. Tonight Enjoy Indian Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel Lima. DAY 09: Onto Cuzco. Enjoy guided City tour After Breakfast, check out & proceed to airport to take your morning flight to Cuzco. (Flight Cost not Included) On arrival at Cuzco, Enjoy lunch & proceed for half day guided city tour. Visiting Korikancha or Temple of Sun where you will find one of the best samples of the ability of the Incas working the stone. Later continue to the Cathedral that shelters priceless colonial pieces of art. Afterwards, you will head to the monuments that surround the city, like Sacsayhuaman which is an impressive fortress with stones of extraordinary measures. you will continue to Qenqo, Puca - Pucara and the Inca bath of Tambomachay. Later be transferred to the restaurant for Dinner. Overnight stay at Hotel in Cuzco.
DAY 10: Enjoy Full Day Machu Picchu with Guide After breakfast, early morning proceed to the station to board the train that will take us to the Lost City of the Incas. On arrival, transfer to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, without doubts, the best proof of the perfection of the Inca ability over stone. It has different sectors among you can find the urban and farming zones. You will find temples and houses as well as its famous Intihuatana or Solar Clock which was finely carved on stone. At the end of tourhave lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, board the train to come back to Cuzco. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Today enjoy dinner at the Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel Cuzco. DAY 11: Farewell!!! DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO AIRPORT TO USA This morning, after an American breakfast, check out and proceed to the Cusco airport (CUZ) early morning at 0540am for your flight back home. Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to join this departure due to your flight timings. Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday with Air Tours Holidays, which we re sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B) WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS BRAZIL Rio de Janerio Guided City tour Visit Corcovado Mountain to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Cable car up to Sugar Loaf Free time at Copacabana Beach Plataforma (Samba) show with Dinner Iguassu Falls Visit the fall from Brazilian side Visit the fall from Argentinean side. Enjoy Great Adventure Navigation ARGENTINA Buenos Aires bridge Guided City tour Dinner Show at Tango Porteño Full day Tigre & Delta PERU Lima Cusco Guided City Tour Visit Miraflores Guided City Tour Visit Machu Picchu The lost city of the Incas. HOTELS 03 nights' hotel accommodation in Rio. 02 night accommodation in Iguazu. 02 night accommodation in Buenos Aires. 01 night accommodation in Lima. 02 nights' accommodation in Cusco. WATER
1 bottle of water per pax, per day MEALS Daily breakfast at the hotel. 09 Local/ Western lunches 01 Indian Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian Lunch. 07 Local/ Western Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian dinners 03 Indian Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian dinners TIPS & PORTERAGE Tips to Driver and guide 1 Bag per person at the hotels Only Porterage for transfers TRANSFERS All transfers will be conducted by a deluxe air-conditioned coach with English speaking guide. TOUR MANAGER Services of a professional and experienced tour manager throughout your tour. TOUR COST LAND COST Per Person on Twin Sharing US$ 3600 Single Supplement US$ 700 Note: As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. A person below 12 years is considered a child. There will be no reduction for triple sharing. Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case of any one member sharing room with other cancel their reservations. WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Cost of deviation - In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking. Cost of Transfer: The individual arrival & departure transfer in case you have opted for deviation or purchase on separate ticket & not traveling under group ticketing. Cost of visas to travel on this tour Medical/Travel Insurance Any expenses of personal nature such as porter age, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels etc. Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in What your tour price includes Group is operated subject to a minimum of 40 full paying guests travelling together. DEPARTURE DATES March : 04 Note:
Tour starts in Brazil on the above mentioned dates. There could be a possibility of flight departure on the previous evening On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same. Important Updating of Mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare. We request the airlines for preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion. Keeping in view of Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person. The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours is not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process. POINTS TO BE NOTED Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same. Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement. Air Tours Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers. We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary. For the convenience of our passengers, Air Tours will sometimes amend the itinerary; however all the other services will remain the same. Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. The Tour Cost is combination of all the arrangement and hence cannot be calculated on individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated on individually. Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case any of the guest cancel the reservations sharing room together. Please refer to the booking form for detailed Terms and Conditions. VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR USA Citizen : Multiple Entry Brazil Visa Green Card Holders : Multiple Entry Brazil Visa : Multiple Entry Argentina Visa : Multiple Entry Peru Visa Note: Cost of the above mentioned visa is not included in your tour price. MEDICAL INSURANCE: It s very important to find out BEFORE you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors and hospital visits in other countries. ALWAYS LOOK INTO THE ASPECTS OF COVERING YOUR TRIP FOR UNFORSEEN EVENTS. Important NOTE Health Cuzco is well above 11,000 feet some passengers traveling from lower elevations may experience symptoms of altitude sickness, known within the Andes as Soroche. This typically results in shortness of breath, nausea and headaches. In most cases the symptoms will gradually lessen and pass as ones body adjusts to the altitude, Travel to high altitudes could pose a serious risk of illness, hospitalization, and even death, particularly if the traveler has a medical condition that affects blood circulation or breathing. Tourists or business visitors, particularly those who suffer from cardiac-related problems or high blood pressure should discuss the trip with their personal physician prior to departing the United States.