You are at South America > Brazil, Argentina, Antarctic Glaciers Lake 13 Days Brazil, Argentina, Antarctic Glaciers Lake 13 Days Visits: Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls - Sao Paulo - Buenos Aires - Glaciers Tour Code: APBAA13 Detailed Itinerary Day 01 USA - Sao Paulo, Brazil Depart Los Angeles for an overnight flight via Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.     Day 02 Sao Paulo - Rio de Janeiro      (L) Arrive early morning in Rio de Janeiro. Warm welcome and greetings from your tour guide. First, a two-stage cable car will take you to the summit of Sugarloaf to have a better view of the Municipal Theatre, the Candelaria Church and Sao Benito Monastery. Then will continue to the edge of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, which meets the Copacabana Beach. Day 03 Rio de Janeiro       (B,L,D) Today, you make your way through the cobblestone streets of Paineiras to the city of Corcovado and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. In the afternoon, you will visit H. Stern, the second largest jewelry center in the world; and the Maracana Soccer Stadium, the largest soccer stadium in the world. In the evening you will be amazed by the color and rhythm of Brazil at a lively Samba show. Day 04 Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls       (B,L) Depart today for your flight to Iguassu Falls, which is more spectacular than Niagara Falls. This afternoon's excursion will be made to the Itaipu Dam, a joint project between Brazil and Paraguay. Then visit Landmark of the three frontiers Day 05 Iguassu Falls        (B,L) Today, a whole day escorted walking tour to the Brazilian side of the falls through path footbridges and belvederes. 275 cascades from a mile and a half long crescent where torrents of water plunge down to the basin in cataract 230 feet high; all strategically placed to give the tourist the best view allowing you to see each and every fall. A panoramic elevator can reach the bottom of the falls. Day 06 Iguassu Falls - Sao Paulo - Buenos Aires, Argentina       (B,L) In the morning, visit the arboretum, the Bridge over Parana River in the Brazil-Paraguay border. In the afternoon you will be transferred for your flight via Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires, and arrive at midnight. Day 07 Buenos Aires      (B,L,D) Today, stroll the city of broad boulevards, sidewalk cafes, mansions and monuments of Buenos Aires and visit the May Square, the Government House, the Boca District and the famous Colon Opera House. In the evening, enjoy a famous Tango Show and a luscious dinner at a typical restaurant. Day 08 Buenos Aires      (B,L,D) Your full-day voyage out of the city brings you to the vast Argentine Pampas. You will visit a polo ranch, which opens its doors only to selective groups of visitors like you. Your host and hostess will welcome you with drinks and empanadas and will then take you on a tour to their home. After a sumptuous lunch, you can take a horseback and carriage rides around the acreage to see the livestock and grain plantations [Pay by own]. Day 09 Buenos Aires - El Calafate      (B,L,D) Take a flight to El Calafate. In the afternoon, Overland trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s largest active continental glaciers after 30,000 years, declared Universal Mankind’s Heritage Site by UNESCO, because of its breathtaking beauty and its unusual behavior. It’s also one of the eight world’s most mystery sceneries. Day 10 Glaciers      (B,L,D) After breakfast, enjoy a full day lake excursion along Lake Argentina to Upsala Glacier. Upsala is the largest continental glacier in the Southern Hemisphere. The height of its walls varies between 60 to 80 meters and it has an area of 595 km2. Return to El Calafate. Day 11 Glaciers - Tierra Del Fuego-Land of Fire - Buenos Aires      (B,L,D) After breakfast, Morning is at leisure. At noon take a flight along Beagle Channel to Tierra Del Fuego (Land of Fire); arrive in Ushuaia – the southernmost city in Argentina. Bus transferred to Tierra del Fuego National Park. In the park you can view over 400 kind of moss, over 500 kind of special flowers, and millions of birds and animals. Take night flight to Buenos Aires. (Simple dinner at airport because time is tight) Day 12 Buenos Aires - Sao Paulo      (B,L,D) After morning flight arrive at Sao Paulo airport, start with a leisurely drive in the city's towering skyscrapers and magnificent mansions along the beautiful Residential district. Later, you will visit to the Government Palace, Ipiranga Palace, Statue of the Bandeirantes, the royal garden of European style, the Ibirapuera Monument and Parks. Day 13 Sao Paulo - Los Angeles       Today your homebound flight will bring you back in the morning to complete this pleasant trip!   Map   Highlights *Tour Operator: APF Travel

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