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The Best of Brazil & Argentina
This 9-day Best of Brazil & Argentina tour provides an in-depth view of two of South America’s greatest cities. You will explore both Rio de Janeiro and Argentina and learn about their history and culture. You will also discover Iguassu Falls, an incredible sight made up of 275 powerful waterfalls that straddle the border of Brazil and Argentina. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, wonderful cuisine and amazing sights found in these two iconic cities.
Highlights of this tour include a guided sightseeing tour I Rio de Janeiro including a visit to see 98 foot tall Christ the Redeemer statue that is perched high above the city. You will enjoy a guided tour of both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides of Iguassu Falls which include a ride on the Ecological Jungle train. In Buenos Aires enjoy a city tour including Recoleta Cemetery. Not to be missed in Buenos Aires is dinner and a Tango show!
9 Days • fr. $1,479
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- A guided sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro including a visit to Corcovado to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer
- A guided sightseeing of the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of Iguassu Falls plus a ride on the Ecological Jungle train
- A guided sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires including a visit to Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron is buried.
- Tango show and dinner in Buenos Aires
- Touring by private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach
Not Included
- Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation, except on Cosmos Lite vacations and unless otherwise noted above. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your Tour Director, Local Hosts®, Local Guides, driver, and ship’s crew are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary. Gratuities are not included on Cosmos Lite vacations and are discretionary.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Windsor Excelsior Copacabana Hotel in Rio de Janeiro (3 nights)
- Recanto Parl Hotel in Iguassu Falls, Brazil (2 nights)
- Kenton Place Hotel in Buenois Aires, Argentina (3 nights)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Cosmos reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVE RIO DE JANEIRO
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, home to white-sand beaches and host of the 2016 Summer Olympics! After arrival, settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free time exploration.
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana Hotel
Day 2
RIO DE JANEIRO
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sprawling between majestic granite peaks and the blue South Atlantic, Rio is a city of beauty, wonder, and energy. Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide begins with a drive along Rio’s famed Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana beaches. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of Corcovado to view the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and enjoy 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below.
Your afternoon is free to explore—perhaps join an optional excursion to a nearby favela for a glimpse into the life of these colorful communities that nearly 20% of the people call home.
Breakfast
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana Hotel
Day 3
RIO DE JANEIRO
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the famous beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II.
Breakfast
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana Hotel
Day 4
RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
A morning flight takes you to IGUASSU FALLS, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Upon arrival, journey to the Brazilian side of the falls to see the mammoth series of 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thundering roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience!
Breakfast, Dinner
Recanto Park Hotel
Day 5
IGUASSU FALLS
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Cross the border for a visit of the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls. Begin with a short ride on the open-air Ecological Jungle Train through the rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down into the Devil’s Throat. Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of endemic birds, as well as flora from the area.
Breakfast
Recanto Park Hotel
Day 6
IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, an orientation tour familiarizes you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafés, and charming shops.
Breakfast
Kenton Place Hotel
Day 7
BUENOS AIRES
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Morning sightseeing with a local guide focuses on the city’s landmarks, including the Teatro Colón Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House), and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also, visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods, and Recoleta Cemetery, where Eva Perón is buried. End your day with an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous tango show highlighting the alluring dance that is so popular here.
Breakfast, Dinner
Kenton Place Hotel
Day 8
BUENOS AIRES
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to visit a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch
Breakfast
Kenton Place Hotel
Day 9
BUENOA AIRES
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Globus Terms & Conditions for more information.
