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21 DAY CULTURAL TOUR ULTIMATE SOUTH AMERICA $ PER PERSON TWIN 7399 SHARE ARGENTINA • BRAZIL • PERU • CHILE THE OFFER The serenity of Machu Picchu, the grandeur of Christ the Redeemer, the awe- inspiring power of Iguazu Falls… the diverse wonders of South America are yours 21 DAY PACKAGE to discover on this 21 day journey through four spectacular countries. From the passionate streets of Buenos Aires to the glassy solitude of Lake Titicaca and beyond, this is the bucket list trip you were destined to take. $7399 Begin your cultural odyssey in beautiful Buenos Aires, the home of the tango, and uncover some of the city’s most famous sights on a guided tour and day at leisure. Leave the big city behind as you take in the Brazilian and Argentinian sides of Iguazu Falls, the world’s largest waterfall system; ride the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro on a half day city tour; take in the historic cities of Lima and Cusco on tour; visit Machu Picchu, the once- forgotten city hidden high in the Andes Mountains; travel through the beautiful Sacred Valley; see the sights of Santiago on tour and much more! This cultural odyssey includes return international flights, five additional flights, 18 nights quality hotel accommodation, English speaking guides and so much more! Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIPADEAL (NZ) LIMITED: 6844434 21 DAY CULTURAL TOUR | ULTIMATE SOUTH AMERICA THE ITINERARY Day 1 New Zealand - Buenos Aires, Argentina visit the impressive Plaza San Martín and stroll down Avenida Today depart from Auckland for Buenos Aires. Fly with LATAM Alvear. Then you will see the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Airlines, Qantas Airways, United Airlines or Air New Zealand Pilar, one of the city’s oldest churches. Finally, you will admire (subject to availability). Upon arrival into Buenos Aires be the celebrated Recoleta Cemetery, a true labyrinth of ornate welcomed and transferred to the hotel. mausoleums with a stop at Eva Peron’s grave, one of the country’s most recognisable icons. Then you will visit Puerto The name, Buenos Aires, literally means “good airs” in Spanish. Madero, the latest addition to the city’s barrios. It’s one of the largest cities in Latin America, with a wide range of cultural offerings and stunning sights. Being the capital of Afterwards you will travel to San Telmo, one of the oldest the country makes it the starting point for most Argentinean neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires. Walk its cobbled streets, experiences. Let yourself be seduced by its busy and beautiful where the city’s Colonial past seems to come back to life, streets full of Tango aromas and football passion, a unique making a stop at Plaza Dorrego, best known for its traditional mixture which turns your stay into an exceptional urban antiques fair, held every Sunday. Leaving San Telmo behind, adventure. continue southwards to La Boca, one of the city’s most authentic and charming neighbourhoods. Here make a Please note: due to flight scheduling and availability, some special visit to the mythical Caminito Street, which sums up departures may occur on day 0. Affected customers must be everything that gives La Boca its distinctive spirit: the strong at the airport the night before. Flight times will be indicated passion for soccer, the heavy presence of art and colour, and on your final documentation which you will receive prior to the Tango-esque atmosphere. Finish the tour back at the hotel. departure. Tonight head out for a 3-course dinner and a live tango show. Overnight: Hotel Grand Brizo or similar, Buenos Aires, Argentina Overnight: Hotel Grand Brizo or similar, Buenos Aires Meals included: In-Flight Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Day 2 Buenos Aires City Tour & Tango Dinner Day 3 Buenos Aires Free Day Today you will enjoy a half day city tour of Buenos Aires. Today is free to explore Buenos Aires at leisure or You will visit Plaza de Mayo and see the Pink House, alternatively take part in an optional tour. the Presidential Palace, the Cabildo Town Hall and the Optional Activity - Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay Day Tour Neoclassical-style Metropolitan Cathedral. You will also travel - $200 per person to the area of Palermo best known for its large parks designed by celebrated landscape architects, such as the illustrious Today discover the UNESCO-listed Uruguayan town of Frenchman Charles Thays. In Retiro and Recoleta you will Colonia del Sacramento on a day trip from Buenos Aires. Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIPADEAL (NZ) LIMITED: 6844434 21 DAY CULTURAL TOUR | ULTIMATE SOUTH AMERICA THE ITINERARY Leave the cosmopolitan capital behind for the slower pace the Argentinian side of Iguazu National Park to spend the day of life on the other side of the Rio de la Plata. After a ferry exploring the falls and the surrounding rivers and jungle. The ride (approx. 1 hour), meet a local guide for a walking tour of park consists of various trails that take you through the jungle Colonia. Pause for a meal at your choice of restaurant (not on walkways built a few metres above the jungle floor and included), then spend the afternoon at leisure discovering waterways. These raised platforms protect the natural habitat Colonia on your own at leisure. Return to Buenos Aires by of the jungle wildlife and will give you some spectacular ferry at the end of the day. views. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants in the park (not included) or bring a packed lunch with you from Puerto Iguazu Please note: you will be required to present your passport to enjoy in the great outdoors. Return to Puerto Iguazu in the upon arrival into Uruguay and upon return to Argentina. afternoon. Overnight: Hotel Grand Brizo or similar, Buenos Aires Optional Tour Supplement - The Great Adventure Tour - $150 Meals included: Breakfast per person extra The Great Adventure is unique tour and combines the whole Day 4 Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazu - Iguazu Falls essence of the Iguazu National Park in one ride: the jungle Today transfer to the airport for your onward flight to the and the waterfalls. It starts by entering the jungle from the town of Puerto Iguazu, on the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls. “Sendero Yacaratía” trail with special transportation that Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel where you may enjoy the allows a panoramic view of the environment along with remainder of the day at leisure. experienced guides that give a lot of explanations as well as Puerto Iguazu is the gateway to the Iguazu Waterfalls, the legend of this spectacular place. After an 8km truck ride, which are located near the triple border between Argentina, arrive at the Puerto Macuco Base, which is 100m away from Paraguay, and Brazil. They are composed of 275 cascades the Infirmary and Service Station, and 100m of stairs ahead and fed by the Iguazu river flow. One of the most important is the floating platform where the second part of this ride attractions is “Garganta del Diablo” or “Devil ́s throat” which begins. With motor-boats, visitors travel 6km through the is the biggest fall of the complex (80m high). No matter if you Canyon of the Iguazu River, until the falls, from here there are decide to explore the waterfalls on the Argentinean side or 2km of river rapids. After enjoying the view from the calm side if you want to contemplate them from Brazil, you may rest of San Martin Island you will sail to the “Tres Mosqueteros” assured that the experience is a mesmerizing show. waterfall, at that point, the Brazilian and Argentinean sides and the Devil’s Throat can be clearly appreciated. After that, Overnight: El Pueblito or similar, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina sail along the shore of the island until you reach the most Meals included: Breakfast exciting part where you will face the San Martin waterfall, a wonderful and unforgettable experience, for it’s the largest Day 5 Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side) waterfall any motor-boat can approach safely. After breakfast, be met by the local guide for an excursion into Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIPADEAL (NZ) LIMITED: 6844434 21 DAY CULTURAL TOUR | ULTIMATE SOUTH AMERICA THE ITINERARY Please note: the Great Adventure Tour will take place during Overnight: B & B Copacabana or similar, Rio De Janeiro, the scheduled tour of the Argentinian side of the falls Brazil mentioned in the itinerary above. Customers who purchase Meals included: Breakfast the Great Adventure Tour will split from the main group part way through the scheduled tour to take part in this optional Day 7 Half Day City Tour & Sugarloaf Mountain tour. After breakfast you will be picked up from the hotel for a This tour is not suitable for the following people: panoramic tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro with a photo - Children under 12 years old stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral. Continue to Sugarloaf Mountain, ascending by cable car to a vantage point where - Pregnant women you can enjoy amazing views including the iconic Christ the - People with osteoporosis, neck, back conditions or surgery Redeemer statue in the distance. Afterwards, return to the hotel for an evening at leisure. - People with heart conditions or surgery Overnight: B & B Copacabana or similar, Rio De Janeiro, - People with COPD or neurological condition or surgery Brazil - People with any physical, cognitive or/and sensorial disability Meals included: Breakfast unable to react in a nautical emergency. Overnight: El Pueblito or similar, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina Day 8 Rio de Janeiro Free Day Meals included: Breakfast Today is free at leisure to explore the vibrant city of Rio De Janeiro.