Journey Highlights Sugar Loaf + Corcovado Rio by Night
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Journey highlights Sugar Loaf + Corcovado Rio By Night - Show in Ginga Tropical Walking Tour Brazilian Falls from Htl Cataratas Perito Moreno Glacier Tour with Glaciarium Ice Rivers Navigation Page 1 of 10. Day 1: February, Thursday 14, 2019 Sao Paulo (no meals) (Flight AC 90 YYZ/GRU 23:55 – 12:55+1) 12:55 Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel - (early check in not included) Overnight at Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo – Deluxe room www.tivolihotels.com Check In: 14:00 Check Out: 12:00 Day 2: February, Friday 15, 2019 Sao Paulo - Rio De Janeiro (B) Buffet breakfast. H/D HISTORICAL CITY TOUR – (5Hrs) – private service with English speaking guide This tour shows to the visitors the most interesting sights of the city, starting at the Jardins district, Paulista Avenue and some of his attractions, such as the Parque Trianon, the MASP and the Casa das Rosas. We will continue towards the Ibirapuera Park (stop to photos) and the attractions around, as the Monument as Bandeiras (Flag’s Monument), Obelisk, Legislative Assembly and 23 de Maio Avenue. We will also visit the Historical Center of São Paulo , where the Sé Cathedral , the College Páteo , Sao Bento Monastery, Anhangabaú Valley Municipal Theatre , Republic Square, Luz Station , São Caetano Street ( Street of Brides ), Pinacoteca and Municipal Market , where we will stop to meet this popular place for city residents. At proper time, transfer from hotel to airport – private service with English speaking guide (Flight G3 1084 GRU/GIG 17:25 – 18:35) Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel - (early check in not included) Overnight at Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel – Deluxe Ocean View www.belmond.com/pt-br/copacabana-palace-rio-de-janeiro Check In: 14:00 Check Out: 12:00 Day 3: February, Saturday 16, 2019 Rio De Janeiro (B/L/D) Buffet breakfast SUGAR LOAF + CORCOVADO - Private Proceed for a tour of Corcovado Mountain and Beaches. Board a cog train from Cosme Velho Station for a ride to Corcovado Mountain to visit one of the world’s most famous landmarks, the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Experience the 20 minutes’ steep train journey which takes you through the dense Atlantic rain forest of Tijuca, offering a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest's lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city. You will disembark at the top of Corcovado and then proceed up the steps that lead to the top lookout where Page 2 of 10. the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Get up- close to Christ the Redeemer and spend some time viewing the panoramic view of this beautiful city of Rio from the incredible mountain-top vantage point. Then, you will descend by the train. The tour continues passing by Rio's world-famous beaches. After lunch, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: Sugar Loaf. You will travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car will take you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, and Corcovado Mountain. From this stage, a second cable car takes you up to the top. At 395 meters, you will enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niterói. After riding the Cable car back down, return to the hotel. RIO BY NIGHT - SHOW IN GINGA TROPICAL (Only on: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday) You will be picked up at the hotel. First you will enjoy a delicious dinner at a Brazilian steakhouse and then attend a show with the colorful and rich Brazilian culture, which will bring different expressions of their traditions and artistic manifestations together on stage. You will know each region of Brazil through its music, dances, colors and charm: the "Ziriguidum", the Northeast, the Amazon, the Pampa with its folklore, besides Bahia with its Capoeira and its mystical rituals; Rio de Janeiro with its incomparable Lapa Bohemia, its dance halls and the performance of the legendary Tricksters. It will culminate with the luxurious Carnival, with fantastic drummers and beautiful Mulatas. Overnight at Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel – Deluxe Ocean View www.belmond.com/pt-br/copacabana-palace-rio-de-janeiro Check In: 14:00 Check Out: 12:00 Day 4: February, Sunday 17, 2019 Rio De Janeiro (B/L) Buffet breakfast 08.30: H/D BARRA WITH P. VIEW OF BEACHES + CBF FOOTBALL MUS - Private You will depart from the hotel for a drive along the scenic road with view of the beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca until the Natural Park of Prainha beach - Prainha is a secluded beach with fantastic tropical vegetation located in a natural park about 1 hour from hotel driving south of Rio. You will return to Barra da Tijuca, with a panoramic view of the Olympic Park and you will visit the CBF Soccer Interactive Museum – which tells the story of how soccer arrived in Brazil in 1894, twenty years later the Brazilian national football team made its first official match and won his first trophy, the Copa Roca. You will see how the legend of the most glorious team began, the same which was responsible for turning football into a religion more than a national passion. Trophies, photos, images and latest technology make this an amazing interactive experience. After the visit, you will be transferred back to the hotel. Lunch at Fogo De Chão Botafogo restaurant. Free afternoon. Explore the city on your own! Enjoy an afternoon off in Rio de Janeiro. Relax, look around, and admire what you see. Overnight at Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel – Deluxe Ocean View www.belmond.com/pt-br/copacabana-palace-rio-de-janeiro Check In: 14:00 Check Out: 12:00 Page 3 of 10. Day 5: February, Monday 18, 2019 Rio De Janeiro - Foz Do Iguacu (B/L/D) Buffet breakfast At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport Arrival at Brasil airport to the hotel. Afterwards, visit to the Bird Park H/D BIRD PARK - Private You will get to tour one of the largest and most important parks in the world, as far as bird conservation is concerned. Travel through this true sanctuary home to birds from all areas of Brazil and other countries. Located right next to the Iguazú National Park, it gathers more than 1 300 species of birds, as well as 25 species of reptiles and butterflies. You will be surprised, and delighted, with its green habitat full of trees, flowers and other incredible plants. Worth seeing among its many attractions are the tree of life, the aviary of species of rivers and mangroves, bird refugees such as owls, macaws, harpies and cassowaries, the latter is considered the most dangerous bird in the world, if it feels threatened. WALKING TOUR BRAZILIAN FALLS FROM HTL CATARATAS Tour Cataratas Brasil made with guests of Hotel das Cataratas. Walk starts in front of Hotel das Cataratas and ends at the elevator at the end of the walk. Lunch and Dinner at Das Cataratas hotel without beverages Overnight at Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas – Cataratas deluxe www.belmond.com/pt-br/hotel-das-cataratas-iguassu-falls/ Check In: 14:00 Check Out: 12:00 Day 6: February, Tuesday 19, 2019 Foz Do Iguacu (B/L/D) Buffet breakfast. F/D ARGENTINIAN FALLS - Private Located 28 km from the center of the city of Foz do Iguaçu (20 kms within the Argentine territory). Crossing the Iguaçu River, through the Tancredo Neves Bridge, in 30 minutes, you will arrive to the Argentine National Park, to visit the Falls. First, take the train to Devil's Throat, which is the largest waterfall in the Iguazu Falls, located in the midst of the Brazilian and Argentinean Falls. Afterwards, on foot, visit the other jumps, through the Superior Circuit (1200 meters), and weather permitting, the Lower Circuit jumps (1750 meters). Lunch in La Selva Restaurant (Argentinian Side). MACUCO IGR / GRAN AVENTURA - Private An extraordinary tour to get to know the tropical jungle and its waterfalls in the hands of experienced guides. You will arrive at the dock and board a raft to navigate the river canon of Iguazú Inferior, rafting the rapids and appreciating the view of the falls from the calm backwaters of the island of San Martin. To finish this unforgettable experience you will visit the Three Musketeers falls and the Devils Throat. Page 4 of 10. Dinner at hotel without beverages Overnight at Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas – Cataratas deluxe www.belmond.com/pt-br/hotel-das-cataratas-iguassu-falls/ Check In: 14:00 Check Out: 12:00 Day 7 - February, Wednesday 20, 2019 Iguazu - Buenos Aires (B) Buffet breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport with guide Transfer in private service from domestic airport to hotel with guide Buenos Aires City Tour - Private service with guide Duration: 4 hs approx. Highlights: Recoleta - Palermo - Plaza de Mayo - Puerto Madero - San Telmo - La Boca On an unforgettable route, we will live all the porteño magic. These few hours feature all the magic of Argentina"s capital city. In this most complete overview of the Paris of South America we will visit the glamorous neighborhoods of Recoleta and its most famous cemetery, Palermo, May Square and the Pink House, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the newest & trendiest Puerto Madero Area and many other emblematic buildings and palaces of unique architectural, historical, and cultural value.