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IN SEARCH OF IGUASSUBuenos Aires Rio De JaneiroFR$2,87917 DAYSHighlights• Tango the night away in Buenos Aires• Absorb the rich history of Colonia• Hang out in über-cool Montevideo• Experience rural life on an estancia• Gaze at Iguassu’s thundering torrents• Laze under the palm trees in Paraty• Snorkel in your own tropical paradise• Chill with a caipirinha on CopacabanaDepartures 2015JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec02 10 03 04 02 05 06 01 01 06 08 0406 16 09 07 09 11 11 03 08 12 13 0709 17 10 11 11 12 13 08 14 13 19 2212 21 16 14 16 18 18 10 15 26 24 2313 24 17 18 19 19 20 15 20 30 30 2716 28 20 21 28 23 25 17 22 3020 31 25 30 26 27 20 2623 28 31 30 30 312527InclusionsTrip Style: YOLO Service Level: BasicPhysical Grading: 3 Age Group: Exclusivelyfor 18-39s Accommodation: Simple hotels(12 nts), hostel (1 nt), estancia / ranch (2 nts,multishare), overnight bus (1 nt) Transport:Public bus, mini-van, taxi, plane, ferry Meals:7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners Budget:Allow USD $480-520 for meals not includedGroup Leader: Chief Experience Officer (CEO),local guides Group Size: Max 18, Avg 14 TourCode: GAJBRMy Own Room Available: Fr $759BRAZILRío de JaneiroPARAGUAYSao PauloIguassu FallsIlhaGrandeARGENTINAParatyEstanciaURUGUAYColoniaBuenos Aires MontevideoYou might likeCustomise your tripIguassu Falls Boat Ride Fr $90Sandwiched between vibrant Buenos Aires and sexy Rio are some of Latin America’s gems.Get your tango moves honed in BA before cruising into Uruguay, passing colonial townsand thermal baths into the interior and on up to the mighty Iguassu Falls. Hopping over toBrazil you’ll stop off at tropical islands where you can soak up the sunshine, snorkel andsurf. Finally you’ll arrive into the City of God where white beaches and samba rhythms await.There are plenty of reasons this tour is one of our most popular, but don’t just take ourword for it - come and embrace South America for yourself.DAY01-020304-0506-0809-1011-1213-1516-17ITINERARYParaty, BrazilBuenos AiresArrive at any time and head out into this vibrant city which offers a touch of class and more than ahint of tango in the air. The city has a wealth of sightseeing options and you have the whole of Day 2to explore. Head over to the neighbourhoods of colourful La Boca, the boho chic of San Telmo, highclassRecoleta and party-central Palermo. Tango all night long, order a sumptuous Argentine steak orcheck out the football at La Bombonera (the chocolate box) - La Boca’s famed blue-and-gold stadium.Colonia del SacramentoCross the Rio de la Plata by ferry to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Stroll along the riverfront andup the cobbled streets as you explore Colonia’s unique culture, history and captivating architecture.Hire a golf buggy but beware of the motorised mayhem - road signs are few and far between andthere are no traffic lights! Rock up to the light house and unwind under a stunning Latin sunset.MontevideoTravel to Montevideo, Uruguay’s cool capital which is renowned for hosting Buenos Aires’ socialitesat the weekends at its hip beachside clubs. Creativity is a given in a city that combines art deco andneo-classical buildings along with the historic downtown district. There are several good museumsincluding the Carnival Museum, great beaches just outside the city and tasty street food. (B)Estancia StayLeave the city lights behind in favour of the Uruguyan rural life. Get your hands dirty at a workingestancia, or ranch, and explore the countryside on horseback rides or day hikes. If all this seems liketoo much effort, sit back with a glass of regional wine and indulge in a traditional barbecue. On Day8, you’ll board an overnight bus for the journey inland to Iguassu Falls. (3B, 2L, 2D)Iguassu FallsAwesome, epic and amazing, you’ll be lost for words as you breathe in the warm waterfall spray andhop over the border to Brazil to gain a different perspective on these magnificent cascades. Take theopportunity to ride under the huge torrents of thundering water on a speedboat.ParatySkipping a mammoth 15-hour bus ride, you’ll fly to São Paulo and head straight to the coast. Palmtrees and sandy shores await at Paraty, a quaint colonial town with a relaxed, friendly feel. Jump ona boat tour of the beautiful bay and nearby beaches or if you can tear yourself away from the ocean,visit a cachaça distillery to find out exactly how they brew this local sugar cane speciality. (B)Ilha GrandeTravel down the coast by bus then hop on board a ferry to take you over to the stunning island ofIlha Grande. You’ll be greeted by boats bobbing along the bay, an impressive lush green mountainousbackdrop and a real chilled-out attitude. There are over 100 beaches to choose from, so grab yoursnorkel, get your flippers on and head out into the surf. (B)Rio de JaneiroAt last you come to the gem of Rio de Janeiro, with the stunning white beaches of Copacabana andIpanema, sweeping views of the bright blue ocean from Christ the Redeemer’s shoulders and sunsetsfrom atop the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Using your centrally-located hotel in Copacabana as a base youcan explore the streets and soak in Brazil’s intoxicating colour and seductive samba soul. Spend yourlast night sharing a caipirinha or two with your newfound travelling buddies before heading off anytime on Day 17. (B)BRAZIL, ARGENTINA & CHILE93