Brazil and Argentina Discovered

Our holiday starts in magnificent Rio de Janeiro, with its beautiful beaches and exotic nightlife. Further south we board Brazil's oldest train, the Serra Verde Express, and head into the Atlantic rainforest where we enjoy an easy trek along the Itupava Colonial Trail. We spend time on the beautiful beaches of Honey Island before discovering the Superagui National Park and Pecas Island where we watch for dolphins and Chaua parrots. At Iguazu Falls we witness the water's awesome power on an adventurous boat trip up to the thunderous base of the cascades. At the small town of San Ignacio we explore crumbling red sandstone Jesuit ruins, witness to a bygone era. Heading south, we end our fabulous journey in South America's liveliest city - the huge metropolis of Buenos Aires.

Highlights

Rio de Janeiro

Itupava Colonial Trail

Atlantic Rain Forest

Superagui National Park

Honey Island

Iguazu Falls

San Ignacio Mission

Buenos Aires

Itinerary:

1-3 (Tue) Arrive Rio de Janeiro and transfer to hotel. Visit Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach.4 Free time. Afternoon flight to Curitiba.5 Board the Serra Verde Express to Marumbi Station. Five-hour trek along the Itupava Trail. Overnight at Porto de Cima.6 Visit Pau Oco State Park, Fortuna Waterfall and Morretes. Return to Porto de Cima.7 Drive to Paranagua. Boat to Superagui National Park and Ilha das Pecas. Overnight on Honey Island.8 Relax on Honey Island before returning to Curitiba. Overnight bus to Iguazu.9-10 Exploration of Brazilian and Argentinean falls.11 Drive to San Ignacio and Loreto Missions. Overnight sleeper bus to Buenos Aires.12-13 City tour of Buenos Aires including Recoleta, Palermo, Plaza San Martin, Plaza De Mayo and the colourful La Boca.14 Trip ends in Buenos Aires this morning (Mon).

Included: Peregrine tour leader, local guides, arrival transfers, transport, sightseeing.
Not Included: International and domestic departure taxes, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Notes: Public Holiday Inconveniences Please be prepared for the inconvenience of sights such as museums and churches being closed to tourists on public holidays (ie. Christmas Day and New Years Day). Throughout Latin America, most museums also tend to be closed on Mondays.
Meals: 11 breakfasts2 dinners
Valid From: 17/03/2009
Starts/Ends: Rio de Janeiro/Buenos Aires
Trip Reference: PSBA