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Buenos Aires, Argentina & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This is truly an amazing opportunity to visit two gorgeous and fascinating South American cities for a price that is too good to resist. You'll visit Buenos Aires, often referred to as the "Paris of the South" and one of South America's most European cities. Then continue to Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world. This incredible package includes flights from Miami (New York is available at a small supplement in price), fantastic, centrally located hotels, breakfast every day and orientation tours of both cities. Our local, English-speaking hosts will help you to enjoy both cities to the max! If South America has been part of your destination wish list, this trip is for you!

Our Touring Program

Day 1: Depart USA. Your fascinating trip to South America begins as you depart today for Argentina.

Day 2: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina. Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, is often called "Paris of the South." The city is a great mix of European heritage and Latin spirit, evident in the architecture, culture and lifestyle. Drive through Avenida 9 de Julio, the world's widest avenue, to your downtown hotel. Later, your guide will hold a welcome briefing to get you ready to explore Buenos Aires. De Las Americas Hotel. (B)

Day 3 - 5: Buenos Aires. Enjoy three full days at leisure to explore fascinating Buenos Aires. Your hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city, near the fashionable Recoleta area. Your local host can suggest optional tours or ideas for independent exploring and dining. Several full and half-day excursions will be offered, including a city tour to see the famous Colon Opera House, the historic La Boca district and the cemetery where Evita Peron is buried.

Highly recommended is a full day optional excursion to the Argentine Pampas, where you'll visit an Estancia (ranch) and enjoy a Gaucho Fiesta, complete with a gaucho riding, folklore show and a sumptuous barbecue lunch. You will also have an opportunity to attend a tango show, South America's passionate dance, enjoy a lavish steak dinner, visit some of the shops lining the renowned Florida Street, offering bargains galore, or relax in one of the many outdoor cafes and parks. (B)

Day 6: Buenos Aires/Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Today, fly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, often described as one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world. En route to your hotel, enjoy an orientation drive along the city's famous beaches. Your first class hotel overlooks world-renowned Copacabana Beach and is within short walking distance of vibrant Ipanema. After check-in, your local host will arrange a welcome briefing. South American Copacabana Hotel (B)

Day 7 - 8: Rio de Janeiro. Sprawling between lush tropical mountains and the exquisite beaches of the Atlantic, Rio's natural beauty and the warmth of its people will win your heart. Your local host can suggest optional tours or ideas for independent exploring and dining for your free time.

Several full and half-day excursions will be offered, including an excursion to Sugar Loaf Mountain and a tour via cog railway through the rain forest up Corcovado Mountain, a high peak crowned by the landmark statue of Christ the Redeemer. Additional optional excursions include the mountain resort of Petropolis and a jeep tour of the botanical Gardens. Plenty of leisure time to explore on your own, enjoy delicious local cuisine and shop for authentic gemstones. Highly recommended is an optional fun evening outing for a dinner at a traditional churrascaria, where you'll feast on unlimited marinated meats barbecued Brazilian style, followed by a samba show displaying dazzling colorful costumes. (B)

Day 9: Rio de Janeiro/Evening Departure. A final day at leisure for independent pursuits. This evening transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Day 10: Arrive USA. Your overnight flight from Rio arrives in the USA this morning.

For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Argentina, click here.

For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Brazil, click here.

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Buenos Aires & Rio Express
Included Features

• Round trip flights from Miami via Varig Airlines (add $75 for JFK) (flight schedule)

• Accommodations in first class hotels with private bath

• Lavish buffet breakfast daily (B)

• All transfers including arrival orientation drives in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro

• Services of local, English-speaking hosts

Departure Airports: Included flights are from Miami (MIA). Add $75 for New York (JFK).

Additional costs: U.S.and Brazil departure taxes and fees ($300) and Brazil visa fees are not included.

Important Note: If you are reserving this tour less than 60 days prior to departure, confirmation is subject to space availability. We will advise you within 48 hours if we can confirm your reservation. In the meantime, no credit cards will be debited for deposits or payments until we are able to confirm your reservations.

Wait-listing on Friendly Planet Sold-Out Departures: If your preferred departure is sold out, you can place yourself on a waitlist by completing the online reservation form and submitting it to us. Just click on the "waitlist" button, complete the form and click "submit". In the comments box at the very bottom of the form, please write any notes regarding your request, especially any flexibility you might have in your dates of travel. This way, if your first choice doesn't clear, we can try for a second or third choice. We will make every effort to clear your space in a timely way so that you can join us on tour. You do not need to send any deposits for waitlists. When we clear your space, we'll contact you immediately by phone or email, and if you still wish to travel, we will arrange for deposits or payments at that time. We regret that we cannot accept waitlists beyond 35 days prior to departure. If you see "sold out" next to the dates you wish to reserve or waitlist, please note that this departure is now closed, including waitlist possibilities.

Flight Schedule: Click here for a full flight schedule.

FUEL SURCHARGES We are all aware of the escalating cost of fuel, and while we had hoped we would not be adversely effected, we are now receiving fuel surcharge notices from many airlines. Most likely, all airlines will soon follow suit. All present surcharges  for this tour are included. We regret having to pass along these additional charges to our passengers; however, we cannot be responsible for these charges when they are levied except to do our best to notify our passengers of the charges and then collect them on behalf of the carriers. Like all taxes associated with your tickets, fuel surcharges and airport fees are subject to change without notice.

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