ARGENTINA + RIO CONDUCTED TOUR DAY 1 Departure from the United States. DAY 2 – RIO DE JANEIRO FLIGHT GIG → IGU (Flight time 2:10) 07:30 → 09:40 Gol 5819 M Tu - Th F Sa Su GIG-IGU 10:10 → 12:15 TAM 3188 M Tu W Th F Sa Su GIG-IGU 15:55 → 18:08 TAM 3187 M Tu W Th F Sa Su GIG-IGU 17:00 → 19:15 Gol 5818 M - W Th F Sa Su GIG-IGU 21:45 → 23:55 Gol 5816 M Tu W Th F - Su GIG-IGU We land in one of the world's most beautiful cities, Rio de Janeiro! Our hotel is located at the legendary Copacabana Beach. Hotel: Pestana Rio Atlantica Meals: Breakfast DAY 3 – RIO DE JANEIRO – CHRIST STATUE & FAVELA VISIT We do the breathtaking journey up to the Corcovado and Christ statue and enjoy the breathtaking views of Rio. We eat a good Brazilian barbecue lunch together. Next door to some of Rio's finest neighborhoods there are large slums, favelas, widespread. It hosts over a million of Rio's population, and is home of most of all the samba schools participating in the large Carnival in Rio. We go around in a favela and meet the people who live here and get to know their everyday life. DAY 4 Departing from the domestic airport in Rio to Foz do Iguacu Iguazu waterfalls with English-speaking guide. The morning is devoted to the falls in the Brazilian side. We live beautifully located on an eco lodge in the rainforest on the Argentine side. Hotels: Lodge Meals: Breakfast DAY 5 – IGUAZÚ – WORLD WONDER (Aguas Grandes Tourism Agency) Iguazu Falls is nearly 3km wide and consists of 270 waterfall. The entire day is devoted to stroll along the well-ordered system of trails and observation sites included on the Argentine side. A highlight is the short train ride and subsequent hike to the Devil's Throat, "Garganta del Diablo". With luck observed in addition to countless colorful birds also coatis and kapucinapor. Hotels: Lodge Meals: Breakfast We leave the hotel to visit the Argentinean side of the Iguazu waterfalls, located inside the Iguazu National Park, with an area of 67,000 hectares, one of the first protected areas in America. They have been declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. Iguazu consists of 275 waterfalls falling from an average height of 70 meters. In this piece subtropical forest, it is possible to observe during our walk, the great variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies; as well as the diversity of native species which houses the park. We take the road to the "Central Station" where we take a train that leads to 'Cataratas Station "and / or" Devil's Throat Station. " Another way to access the waterfalls circuits (Upper and lower path) is by footpath "Sendero Verde" (Green Route), 600 meters long, beginning at the Visitor Service Center and ends at the Cataratas Station. From this point we can perform: Paseo Superior (Upper Path): 800 meter courses, which are elevated above the ground in order not to hinder or frighten the wild animals that live in our forests. In this circuit, if one look from above waterfall Dos Hermanas (two sisters), Bosetti, Bernabe Mendez, M'Bigua, among others. Duration of one (1) hour. Range of difficulty: low, no stairs. Paseo Inferior (Lower Path): 1600 meter runway, lifted above the ground, with a view from the foot of the jump Dos Hermanas, Alvar Nuñez, San Martin, Bosetti, Peñón of Bellavista clips (from where we have a panoramic view of the Garganta del Diablo Canyon and the Lower Rio Iguazu river). A unique experience of being and feeling a part of the natural environment, live and feel the scale of the falls from close range. Duration walk two (2) hours. Range of difficulty: moderate, with stairs From this circuit, we have the opportunity to visit the Isla San Martin Island and loading / unloading of Big Adventure boat. Garganta del Diablo: From Cataratas Station, the train will take us to the Garganta Station, approx 18 minutes. Walking along the docks, we require about 1200 meters of delight from the balcony with spectacular greater fall Devil's Throat canyon. This tour requires two (2) hours. Range of difficulty: low, no stairs. GENERAL INFORMATION: Regular departures: Every day, in the morning, a trip that lasts about 6 Hs. Lunch is not included and lunch time will be coordinated by the wizard in charge of the tour. NOTICE: We suggest to sell this tour as a great day for the best use of the resource and the additional options available in the park. FLIGHT IGR->SLA (Flight time 2:05) 11:30 → 13:35 Aerolineas Argentinas 2814 - - - - - Sa - IGR-SLA 11:45 → 13:50 Aerolineas Argentinas 2818 M - - - F - - IGR-SLA 11:50 → 13:55 Aerolineas Argentinas 2814 - Tu - Th - - - IGR-SLA DAY 6 SALTA CITY “THE BEAUTIFUL” - SPANISH HERITAGE (Paradigma Tourism Agency) -City Tour: DAILY DEPARTURES Culture City Tour of Salta City. Knowing attractive places in the city. Walk around the Cathedral, Historical Museum of the North (Cabildo), San Francisco Church, San Bernardo Cloister, San Bernardo Hill, Gral. Guemes Monument, Monument Battle of Salta, Quebrada de San Lorenzo and culminates with a visit to the craft market, to know the Salta history is essential for the tourists who visit us. Total distance: 100 km (62mi). Duration: 4 hs hours.- 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm .- MAAM High Mountain Museum is highly recommended prior to the City Tour, to get an introduction to the world of ancient native cultures. NatGeo discovered the frozen children of Llullaillaco Mountain. DAY 7 CACHI - MINIVAN TO THE CLOUDS (BISHOP SLOPE) Crossing of the Valle de Lerma, to the greatest extent to meet growing tobacco and towns of colonial architecture, linked to the struggle for independence from the Spaniards. El Carril. Then Chicoana. Entering through Quebrada de los Laureles, visiting Escoipe, continued to Maray, entrance to the Cuesta del Obispo slope. 3348 m.o.s.l. rise to Piedra del Molino and panoramic view of Valle Encantado, the Cardones National Park, Tin Tin straight, Overview of the Nevado de Cachi, Payogasta and visit to Cachi, visiting the Archaeological Museum and the Church, back to Salta. Total distance: 320 km (200mi) DAY 8 CAFAYATE VALLEY – WINE REGION Journey through the Valle de Lerma to the greatest extent to meet growing tobacco and towns of colonial architecture, linked to the struggle for independence from the Spaniards. Entrance to the Quebrada de las Conchas (or Cafayate) ravin to delight with whimsical images created by the erosion, wind and rain, visit to La Garganta del Diablo (Devil's throat, and the Amphitheater, visit one or two wineries, Salta.- Total distance: 360 km (220mi) DAY 9 SALT DESERT - LIPÁN SLOPE (Salinas Grandes San Antonio de los Cobres): DAILY DEPARTURES Salta Campo Quijano (doorway to the Andes), Quebrada del Toro, Santa Rosa de Tastil (+ Pre Inca Ruins), to the mining town of San Antonio de los Cobres, mini trekking in Salinas Grandes (Pre Puna) driving Route 40, Cuesta del Lipan slope, Purmamarca (seven colors hill), part of the Quebrada de Humahuaca (Heritage), Salta. total distance: 520 km (320mi) HUMAHUACA RAVINE - WORLD HERITAGE: DAILY DEPARTURES Driving Route No. 9 to San Salvador de Jujuy, continuing by Tumbaya, Purmamarca (Seven Colors Hill) where the ruins of Pucará (fortress) of Tilcara and visit to the Archaeological Museum. Then you get to Humahuaca (World Heritage). There after visiting the city of San Salvador de Jujuy during the way back, (visiting Maimará and Uquía) and making a brief visit to the City Hall including the Flag and the Cathedral. Total distance: 520 km (320mi) FLIGHT SLA-MDZ. (Flight time 1:45) 14:10 → 15:53 Aerolineas Argentinas 2814 - - - - - Sa -SLA-MDZ 14:30 → 16:13 Aerolineas Argentinas 2814 - Tu - Th - - -SLA-MDZ DAY 10 MENDOZA (Mendoza un lugar Tourism Agency) HIGH MOUNTAIN TOUR High mountains, by the Rio Mendoza Start at. 07:30. We take us west on Highway 7. We are going to the river Mendoza, and it will be close to us all the way. A few miles and we will see the Potrerillos Reservoir, drinking water supplier and the most important irrigation of the city. Then we will visit Uspallata Valley, just 100 km (60mi) from Mendoza. We visit small towns that were almost uninhabited due to the maintenance of "Trans Andean Train", currently out of service. We will also visit the ski center "Los Penitentes", one of the most important in Mendoza. The Inca Bridge, Aconcagua viewpoint, located at the entrance to Aconcagua Provincial Park, and in the end we will visit Las Cuevas, and we will reach the entrance of the International Gallery, on the border with Chile. If the weather allows, we go up to the monument "Cristo Redentor", and this is the most highest point where you can drive, available only in January and February (4200 m.o.s.l.). Lunch is not included in the price, but is scheduled to stop at the restaurant Las Cuevas, fixed menu costs AR$ 120 per person without drinks (optional). And it is allowed to bring your own food, and if you consume something use of tables at the restaurant is allowed. Departure Times / Daily except Mondays. Departure at 7:30 hs. / Back at the hotel around noon 7pm Including professional bilingual guide, insurance for personal injury. Straight. Comfortable clothing, long pants, jacket, sunscreen. Price per person in 2016 AR$ 650 - AR$ 550 cash in advanced discount. FULL DAY WINERIES BIKE TOUR WITH LUNCH.