Exotic South America

( 12 Days )
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DAY 1

Welcome!!! To Rio De Janeiro

Today, enter the world of Silverline Global Tours as you begin your beautiful journey of south America. On arrival at the Rio de Janerio Airport, You will be met by your experienced and professional Tour manager in the arrival hall, situated outside the customer hall. Proceed directly to your hotel and check in.

Later in the evening, proceed for dinner followed by Samba show at "Plataforma Show" - This show is a display of Brazilian music, tradition, rich Carnival costumes and the contagious beat of the drums. Overnight at hotel Windsor Plaza/Golden Tulip Regente or similar, in Ri de Janeiro. (D)

DAY 02

Rio de Janerio. Guided city tour including a visit to the Sugar Loaf Mountain.

After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a guided city tour. Take a trip to the Sugar Loaf Mountain. A two-stage cable car takes you to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain where you will enjoy splendid views of Rio de Janeiro and its surrounds. Later, enjoy some time at leisure on the famous Copacabana Beach. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Windsor Plaza/Golden Tulip Regente or similar, in Rio de Janeiro. (B, D)

Day 03

Rio de Janeiro. Visit to Corcovado Mountain.

After a buffet breakfast, proceed to one of the older parts of Rio called Cosme Velho, from where you will take a modern Swiss made cog wheel train to the Corcovado Mountain, home to the new seven wonders "Christ the Redeemer". Later, visit the Tijuca forest, a luxuriant tropical forest few minutes away from this huge metropolis. The afternoon and evening is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.

Overnight at hotel Windsor Plaza/Golden Tulip Regente or similar, in Rio de Janeiro. (B,D)

DAY 4 : ONTO IGUASSU

After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to iguassu. Arrive into Iguassu and check into the hotel.

Tonight, enjoy a local dinner at the hotel. Overnight at hotel Extrusion/Continental Inn or similar in Iguassu. (B, D)

Day 05 : IGUASSU FALLS - BRAZIL & ARGENTINA

EXPERIENCE A FOLKLORE DINNER SHOW

After a buffet breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to see the falls from both the Brazilian & Argentinean side. Start the day by visiting the falls from the Brazilian side as you visit the Iguassu National Park, the largest in southern Brazil. Visit the Park's visitors Centre with its exhibit on the local eco- system. Drive down the Cataracts Highway through the rain forest of the National Park, to the falls. See these falls that are made-up of 275 spectacular falls. After lunch, at a local restaurant, cross over the Iguassu River into the Argentinean side. Here, get up close to the biggest fall the Devil's Throat. Walk down the well laid out walkways to get fantastic views of this stunning network of waterfalls.

Later in the evening, experience Iguassu by Night - a delicious barbecue dinner followed by the "Rafain Churrascaria Show" a show of three culturals - Brazil with the Gauchos folk, Argentina with Tango and Paraguay with Polka.

Overnight at hotel Extrusion/Continental Inn or similar in Iguassu. (B, L, D)

DAY 6 : ON TO LIMA

After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Lima, the Capital of Peru. On arrival into Lima, proceed to the hotel and check in.

Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.

Overnight at hotel Jose Antonio/Casa Andian or similar, in Lima. (B,D)

Day 07 : LIMA - GUIDED CITY TOUR INCLUDING A VISIT TO THE GOLD MUSEUM.

After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a guided city tour of Lima. Visit the Plaza Mayor, where you will see the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the City Hall and Archbishop's Palace. Also visit the XVII century church and cloister of San Francisco, a World cultural heritage. See the modern residential suburb of San Isidro and downtown Miraflores, with its Park of Love to enjoy splendid views of the Pacific Ocean. Later, drive to Monterrico and visit the Gold Museum, one of Peru's largest private collections that displays countless examples of pre-Hispanic gold, silver and copper necklaces, bracelets, rings, masks, vases, erotic pottery, tools, statuettes, and many more. Later, enjoy some time at leisure and explore the city centre and shop for souvenirs. After an Indian dinner, spend some time at the beautiful Plaza de Armas prior returning to the hotel.

Overnight at hotel Jose Antonio/Casa Andian or similar, in Lima. (B,D)

DAY8 : ONTO CUSCO - CITY TOUR OF CUSCO.

After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Cusco. On arrival into Cusco proceed on a guided city tour showing you the amazing colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca palaces. Start your trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha - "Courtyard of Gold" an ancient Inca Palace and main worship center of the Sun Gold. Later, we will stop at the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral, La Compania, a best example of colonial Baraque architecture. Also, visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, an imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city. Finally, take a look at the archaeological sites of Qenko ruins, Puca-Pucara - "Red Fortress" and Tambomachay - "The Bath of the Inca", located north east of the city.

Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.

Overnight at hotel Costa Del Sol Ramada/Sonesta or similar, in Cusco. (B,D)

DAY 9 : CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU

After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a full day excursion to the new wonder of the world - Machu Picchu by train. Machu Picchu is a mystical place and one of the most popular archaeological sites in the world. The Citadel of Machu Picchu in Quechua language meaning "Old Mountain" is known throughout the World for its amazing ruins on top of the Andes Mountains. Enjoy lunch in Machu Picchu.

Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.

Overnight at hotel Costa Del Sol Ramada/Sonesta or similar, in Cusco, (B,L,D)

DAY 10 : ON TO BUENOS AIRES

After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, the Capital of Argentina. On arrival into Buenos Aires, proceed to the hotel and check in.

Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner

Overnight at hotel Vista Sol/Americas Towers or similar, in Buenos Aires (B, D)

DAY 11 : BUENOS AIRES - GUIDED CITY TOUR

After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a guided city tour. See the Main Square - Plaza de Mayo surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Presidential Headquarters Office), the Cabildo (Colonial Town Hall) and the Cathedral. You will also drive through the charming streets of San Telmo and down the Colorful roads of La Boca, famous for its multicolored tin houses. Later, drive through elegant Barrio Norte on your way to the Recoleta Cemetery, an amazing above ground cemetery lined with mausoleums and statues. Finally, visit Palermo and its magnificent mansions and parks. Later, enjoy some time at leisure.

This evening, get set for a traditional Argentinean night out. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant while watching the most famous Tango Show.

Overnight at hotel Vista Sol/Americas Towers or similar, in Buenos Aires. (B,D)

DAY 12 : FAREWELL!!!

After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories of your holiday with Silverline Global Tours!! (B)