If you have visited South America before and seen the incredible Incan sites of Peru, and now want to see more of this beautiful continent, then this could be the tour for you. It explores the two most dynamic and diverse countries on the continent. On this route you’ll travel to the most southern city in the world, see Tierra del Fuego, enormous, still growing glaciers, the incredible wildlife of the Peninsula Valdes, quaint villages, Buenos Aires- the lively city of tango dancers, one of the world’s major waterfalls (and certainly the most beautiful), exotic Rio de Janeiro, beautiful Spanish colonial architecture in Ouro Preto and glide downstream, through dense rain forest, on the majestic Amazon River. Mountain peaks, glaciers, dense rain forest, majestic waterfalls, deep jungle, amazing rivers, exciting cities and exotic cultures- and all in one journey!

Includes: All airport-hotel transfers as per itinerary, 23 nights’ accommodation, touring by air-cond vehicles, public inter-city coach, air, local guides and entry fees, domestic airfares in Argentina, domestic airfares in Brazil.
Not included: International flights from/to Australia, visas, flight Buenos Aires-Rio on day 11, flight Salvador da Bahia to Rio on day 24, exit taxes if applicable, travel insurance, tipping, personal expenses, optional activities. 

ITINERARY

Day 1: Buenos Aires
We meet you on arrival at BsAs airport and transfer you to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.
 

Day 2: Buenos Aires   [B]
A half day guided tour takes you to the city’s highlights, Casa Rosada, the Cathedral, Recoletta and the grave of Eva Peron, and the colourful suburbs of San Telmo and La Boca. Optional tonight: Tango Show with Dinner.
 

Day 3: Buenos Aires   [B]
A full day at leisure to stroll along the grand avenues of ‘the Paris of South America’, or you may join an optional tour to a traditional Estancia.
 

Day 4: Puerto Madryn   [B]
Transfer and flight to Trelew followed by road transfer to the town of Puerto Madryn on the Atlantic coast.
 

Day 5: Peninsula Valdes   [B]
A day excursion to the National Park where you could see migrating whales, sea-elephant and prolific bird-life.
 

Day 6: Ushuaia   [B]
During the morning visit Punta Tombo to see the huge colony of Magellan Penguin. This is followed by transfer and flight to the world’s most southern city, Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego.
 

Day 7: Tierra del Fuego  [B]
A morning tour takes you into the National Park crossed by several rivers flowing into the Beagle Channel. An optional afternoon cruise aboard a stable catamaran takes you to Casco and Los Lobos Islands to see nesting birds and sea-lions.

Day 8: El Calafate   [B]
Transfers and flight north to the attractive town of El Calafate located on the shores of Lago Argentina. This evening you might try a meal at a traditional Argentinean BBQ restaurant.

Day 9: Perito Moreno Glacier   [B]
A full day excursion by bus crosses the Patagonian Plains and dense beech forest to one of the world’s largest, and still growing, glaciers. Here you follow the catwalks to viewing platforms to see this amazing spectacle with an ‘ice wall’ 70m high and over 5km wide.
 

Day 10:  Buenos Aires   [B]
Transfers and return flight to Buenos Aires for overnight. Here we suggest you stroll down Avienda Corrientes, the city’s main restaurant and entertainment street.

Day 11: Rio de Janiero   [B]
Transfers and flight to Rio (this flight not includes). On arrival we transfer you to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

Day 12: Rio de Janiero   [B]
A morning tour includes the highlights of Downtown, Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park, the Sambadromo and more. Then continue to Urca from where you ascend Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car. Afternoon at leisure or optional tour to the summit of Corcovado Mountain and the statue of Christ.

Day 13: Rio de Janiera   [B]
A full day at leisure in exciting Rio, or participate in a selection of optional excursions

Day 14: Iguaçu Falls   [B]
Transfer and flight to Iguaçu and check-in at your hotel. Afternoon visit to the Brazilian side of the falls, following the paths to several viewing points and descending to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat. Ascend by elevator and return to hotel.

Day 15: Iguaçu   [B]
Today you visit the Argentinean side, following the catwalks to both the Upper and Lower Cascades, then aboard the Jungle Train to views of the Devil’s Throat. Return to your hotel across the river.

Day 16: Amazon   [BLD]
Transfers and flight to Manaus in the Amazon Basin, followed by transfer to the Amazon Eco-Park Lodge for 3 nights. The Lodge is 30-minutes by boat from the Manaus Pier. Here several kilometres of jungle trails allow you to explore the vegetation and wildlife of the Amazon.

Day 17: Amazon Basin   [BLD]
Full day ‘Jungle Experience’ excursion from the Lodge.

Day 18:  Amazon Basin   [BLD]
A full day excursion to see ‘the meeting of the waters’

Day 19: Belo Horizonte   [B]
We visit the primate reserve after breakfast, then see the sights of Manaus. After transfers flight to Belo Horizonte and overnight.

Day 20: Ouro Preto   [B]
Transfer by road to Ouro Preto and an afternoon tour of this 18thC gold mining city- now protected by an UNESCO listing. Today the cobbled streets lead to Colonial mansions, churches, terraced gardens and medieval towers

Day 21: Ouro Preto   [B]
A day at leisure to explore this unique and historic city. Several optional excursions are available locally.

Day 22: Salvador da Bahia   [B]
Transfer and flight to Salvador da Bahia. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 23: Salvador da Bahia   [B]
This city rivals Rio for festivals and Samba music. A guided tour visits the city centre and the colourful Pelourinho district- the oldest part of the city. We see the baroque Cathedral (1672) and San Francisco Church, and experience the rich culture of this Afro-Brazilian city. Optional: ‘Bahia by Night’ tour includes dinner, dance and music and is highly recommended.

Day 24: Departure   [B]
After breakfast transfer to Salvador da Bahia airport for a flight to Rio and onward flight connection.