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WGCU Explorers presents… The Wonders of South America with Optional 3-Night Brazilian Amazon Post Tour Extension October 5 – 16, 2017 Book Now & Save $ 200 Per Person For more information contact Stewart Travel Service Inc. Monique Benoit (239) 591-8183 [email protected] 12 Days ● 16 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners Book Now & Save $200 Per Person: * Double $5,629; Double $5,429 Single $6,629 Single $6,429 For bookings made after Apr 06, 2017 call for rates. Included in Price: Group Transportation from a Central Location to and from Regional Southwest Airport, Round Trip Air from Regional Southwest Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $280 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from RSW Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Business Class $5,990 † Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) 758104 Must-See Inclusions Culinary Inclusions Collette Experiences Visit Corcovado and the Learn how to craft Mingle with the locals at a mighty Christ the caipirinhas — a Brazilian market that features Redeemer statue cocktail with sugar cane many Chilean delicacies. overlooking Rio de liquor and lime. Discover the famous San Janeiro. Dine in a typical Brazilian Telmo Sunday market in Behold the Argentine and churrascaria. Buenos Aires. Brazilian sides of Iguazu Savor Argentine cuisine Move to the passionate Falls. and wine in Buenos rhythms of tango during a Experience Buenos Aires. stunning performance. Aires, the "Paris of South America," on a city tour. Highlights: Santiago de Chile, Museum of Memory & Human Rights, Buenos Aires, Tango Show, Estancia Lunch & Gaucho Show, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer, Churrascaria Day 1: Thursday, October 5, 2017 city tour showcasing La Moneda Overnight Flight Presidential Palace and the Paseo Ahumada pedestrian avenue. Ride the Day 2: Friday, October 6, 2017 funicular up Cerro San Cristobal for Santiago, Chile - Tour Begins sweeping views of Santiago and the Welcome to Santiago de Chile. Take Andes, and admire the Statue of the in the views of this metropolitan hub Immaculate Conception. Delve into tucked inside the Andes Mountains, Chile’s checkered past under the 20th- and witness the vibrancy of one of century dictatorship of General South America’s most modern cities. Augusto Pinochet at the Museum of Tonight, meet your fellow travelers Memory and Human Rights. Then, over sumptuous food and wine in the head over to a bustling central market stunning colonial neighborhood to mingle with the locals. The evening known as Barrio Lastarria. (D) is yours to explore this wonderful city Day 3: Saturday, October 7, 2017 on your own. Or you may choose to Santiago This morning, embark on a take the optional “Experience Santiago” tour to enjoy a tasting at a Argentine cuisine and wine before a winery, followed by a visit to the stunning tango performance. (B, D) famous poet and activist Pablo Day 5: Monday, October 9, 2017 Neruda’s Santiago home; cap it off Buenos Aires Today the choice is with an incredible roasted lamb dinner yours! Perhaps you’ll choose to and Chilean folk music show. (B) experience the lively capital by bus. Day 4: Sunday, October 8, 2017 Or, for the more adventurous, you Santiago - Buenos Aires, Argentina may prefer to take in the city on an Fly to Buenos Aires, birthplace of the exhilarating bicycle tour with a local tango. Stretching along the banks of guide. Both options bring you to the the Rio de la Plata, the “Paris of South Teatro Colon opera house; the America” is a mosaic of European- Avenida 9 de Julio; the Metropolitan styled architecture and South Cathedral, the former church of Pope American spirit. After being greeted Francis I; Recoleta Cemetery, where by your local guide, head to the Feria Evita Peron rests; the Presidential de San Telmo, the famous Sunday Palace, the Casa Rosada at Plaza de market in one of Buenos Aires’ most Mayo; and the colorful neighborhood historic neighborhoods. Meander of La Boca. The rest of the day is through street after street of antiques; yours to create your own adventure. stop into little shops and view the Maybe you’ll stroll through San local works of art, the handcrafted Martin Park or Calle de Florida, a treasures, authentic leather products shopper’s paradise; or possibly you’ll and more; or sit back with an take the optional Tigre Delta trip empanada and yerba mate tea and take where you’ll pass by an array of in the street performers and musicians. historic mansions and former Then, enjoy a drink at your beautiful residences of Buenos Aires’ hotel in the heart of the chic Recoleta aristocracy before boarding a cruise neighborhood. Tonight, head to the through canals meandering past a Esquina Carlos Gardel Tango House, network of homes that sit on stilts. (B) named after Argentina’s most famous tango maestro, where you’ll savor Day 6: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 the platform overlooking powerful Buenos Aires - San Antonio de Areco Devil’s Throat. Discover unparalleled - Buenos Aires This morning, cross views of five waterfalls as they the Argentine Pampas to experience plummet into the Iguazu River. Then the heart and culture of Argentina’s cross into the Brazil side and check version of the “wild west.” Embark on into your resort. Cap off your day with a guided tour of the charming country a relaxing dinner. (B, D) village of San Antonio de Areco, the Day 8: Thursday, October 12, 2017 birthplace of gaucho traditions. Visit Iguazu Falls Soak up the breathtaking with some of the local artisans and views of the waterfalls from the silversmiths before heading to a Brazilian side. Join your local guide as typical estancia where you’ll dine on you discover how Brazil and a hearty asado lunch – a traditional Argentina have both fought to protect Argentine barbecue – and take your the beauty and raw power of the falls seat at a horse whispering show by making each side a national park. performed by authentic gauchos. You will see first-hand why Eleanor You’ll get the chance to relax on the Roosevelt, upon seeing Iguazu Falls, estancia grounds before heading back exclaimed “Poor Niagara.” This to Buenos Aires for a free evening. (B, afternoon you may choose an optional L) jungle boat ride at the base of the falls, Day 7: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 or just relax and enjoy the many Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls, Brazil Fly amenities at your resort. (B) to Iguazu Falls – located at the Day 9: Friday, October 13, 2017 crossroads of Brazil, Argentina and Iguazu Falls - Rio de Janiero Fly to Paraguay – hailed as the most Rio de Janeiro. Magnificent views, beautiful waterfalls in the world, and beautiful beaches, flamboyant one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Carnival costumes, great cuisine and the World. Board the Rainforest friendly people make Rio the cultural Ecological Train inside the national capital of Brazil. Witness the city of park on the Argentine side and walk to Rio that captivated the world during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Stop by artists who are designing the floats, the Maracanã football stadium, which costumes and dances during their hosted the 2014 World Cup finals, year-round preparations for Rio’s before continuing on to the famous biggest event. Or, maybe you’d prefer Carnival parade route, the to join a local guide for a tour of a Sambadrome. Afterward, behold the favela; learn about the unique renowned Metropolitan Cathedral contrasts and paradoxes of Brazilian whose architecture was inspired by a society as you stroll through the Mayan pyramid. Check into your community center, a school, and a beachfront hotel in the exclusive local home; relish some time for Leblon neighborhood. Learn how to coffee, cake and discussion with craft caipirinhas – Brazil’s famous residents. The evening is free for your cocktail made with sugar cane liquor own exploration. (B) and lime – before venturing to the Day 11: Sunday, October 15, 2017 top of Sugarloaf Mountain this Rio de Janiero Your day is at leisure evening. Then, cap the night off at Rio to explore fabulous Rio de Janiero on Scenarium, a lavishly decorated your own. Relax by the beach at your restaurant and music venue in the resort or take a shuttle to Copacabana. historic Lapa district. Meet local Or, perhaps you’ll take an optional Cariocas, the name for people from tour and board a jeep for a ride Rio de Janiero, for dinner, music, and through the Tijuca forest followed by dancing that celebrates the rich history a visit to historic Santa Teresa. Or and vibrancy of the Brazilian people. maybe an optional cooking class is (B, D) more to your liking — you’ll immerse Day 10: Saturday, October 14, 2017 yourself in local flavors as you join a Rio de Janiero Journey to local chef in a cooking class where Corcovado by train to see Christ the you’ll learn how to cook like a true Redeemer, one of the largest Art Deco Carioca! Tonight, join your fellow statues in the world. Take in the travelers for a farewell feast in a panoramic vistas of Tijuca Forest typical Brazilian churrascaria.