Cox and Kings Wonders of the New World

• 5-star accommodation
• Direct international flights with British Airways
• Internal flights
• Flexible – extensions, room & flight upgrades available
• Average group size – 14 people (max 20)
• Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• Experienced local tour guides in each destination
• 8 breakfasts
• Guided sightseeing & entrance fees*
• Porterage at airports

*Park fees: Entry fees at the Iguazú / Iguaçu National Parks are not included.

• Stay inside Iguazú National Park & see the falls at dawn or sunset
• Visit colourful Caminito & Recoleta cemetery
• Take in spectacular views & the carioca atmosphere in Rio de Janeiro

Day 1: Fly to Buenos Aires

Evening flight from London (regional connections available) to Buenos Aires with British Airways.
(No meals)

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Morning arrival. Transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 3 nights.
(No meals)

Day 3: Buenos Aires

Half-day tour of Buenos Aires, including the Recoleta cemetery where Eva Peron is buried, and La Boca district, birthplace of the tango.
(Breakfast)

Day 4: Buenos Aires

At leisure or optional full-day trip to an estancia in the Pampas countryside.
(Breakfast)

Day 5-6: Fly to Iguazú / Iguaçu*

Fly to the Iguazú Falls and stay for 2 nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú, with a privileged location inside the national park (upgrade to a falls-view room from £125). Tour the Brazilian side of these magnificent cataracts with time at leisure to explore the Argentinian side, including the Devil’s Throat.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Fly to Rio de Janeiro

Fly to Rio and transfer to the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (deluxe city/partial ocean view room) for 3 nights†. Upgrade to a deluxe ocean front room from £115.
(Breakfast)

Day 8: Rio de Janeiro

Morning visit to Sugar Loaf mountain by cable car. In the afternoon, visit Corcovado mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer.
(Breakfast)

Day 9: Rio de Janeiro

Day at leisure. Optional excursions include the Tijuca rainforest, a visit to the botanical gardens and a historic city tour.
(Breakfast)

Days 10-11: Fly to London

At leisure (use of a day room at your hotel from £85pp). Evening transfer to the airport for the flight to London with British Airways.
(Breakfast, no meal)

* Park fees: Entry fees at the Iguazú / Iguaçu National Parks are not included.

Tour + Búzios beach: 5 days & 3 nights from £525
Stay 3 or 4 nights at Vila da Santa/Casas Brancas in the beach resort of Búzios (approx. 2.5 hours from Rio de Janeiro) and enjoy its numerous sandy beaches, clear waters, chic shops and restaurants.

Patagonia + tour: 5 days & 3 nights from £945
Visit one of the most striking highlights of Patagonia for a magnificent glacier experience and discover the desolate beauty of this remote region. Fly to Buenos Aires for 1 night and then join the Splendours of South America group at El Calafate.

Santiago & Mendoza + tour: 6 days & 4 nights from £1,195
Combine a visit to cosmopolitan Santiago with Argentina’s wine capital of Mendoza, an attractive city of parks and avenues. Both cities sit at the foot of the Andes.

Alvear Art, Buenos Aires

The Alvear Art is located in Retiro, in the heart of Buenos Aires, just a short walk from the elegant Avenida Santa Fe and the Florida shopping street. The hotel is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and features 139 elegant rooms and suites, a sleek yet classic contemporary design and numerous pieces of art.

Gran Melia Iguazú

The Melia Iguazú is the only hotel located inside the Iguazú National Park on the Argentinian side of the falls. Some guestrooms offer a private balcony and a view of the spectacular waterfalls, while others overlook the tropical gardens

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Inspired by the glamorous Carioca of the 1950s, this sophisticated first-class hotel has an ideal location between the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, with views over the Copacabana beach. Guestrooms are spacious and feature parquet floors, modern furnishings and a private balcony. The restaurant offers stunning views over the ocean and serves both typical Brazilian and international cuisine.

Patagonia Pre-Tour – 5 days, 4 nights

Visit one of the most striking highlights of Patagonia, for a magnificent glacier experience and discover the desolate beauty of this remote region. Fly to Buenos Aires for one night and then join the Splendours of South America group at El Calafate.

Day 1 – Fly to Buenos Aires
Fly overnight to Buenos Aires
(No meals)

Day 2 – Buenos Aires
Arrive in the morning and transfer to Alvear Art Hotel for 1 night. The afternoon is at leisures.
(No meals)

Day 3 – El Calafate
Fly to El Calafate and stay 2 nights at the Hotel Kosten Aike
(Breakfast)

Day 4 – Perito Moreno Glacier
Full day tour of the Peritio Moreno Glacier. There is also a chance for an optional boat trip in front of the gigantic glacier wall.
(Breakfast)

Day 5 – Fly to Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to Alvear Art Hotel where you’ll join the main group (Day 2 of the group tour).
(Breakfast)

Santiago and Mendoza – 5 days, 4 nights

Combine a visit to the cosmopolitan city of Santiago with Argentina’s wine capital of Mendoza, an attractive city of parks and avenues. Both cities sit at the foot of the Andes.

Day 1 – Fly to Santiago
Fly overnight to Santiago
(No meals)

Day 2 – Santiago
Arrive in the morning and stay for 2 nights at the Pullman Santiago El Bosque. The afternoon is at leisure.
(No meals)

Day 3 – Santiago
Spend half of the day touring the city, with visits to the historic centre and the fashionable districts of Providencia and Las Condes. There is also an optional visit to bohemian Valparaiso.
(Breakfast)

Day 4 – Fly to Mendoza
Fly to Mendoza and transfer to the Mendoza Park Hyatt for a 2-night stay.
(Breakfast)

Day 5 – Mendoza
Take a tour of the city in the morning before visiting the surrounding wineries.
(Breakfast)

Day 6 – Fly to Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires and join the main tour group (Day 2 of the group tour).
(Breakfast)

Búzios Beach – 4 days, 3 nights

Stay 3 or 4 nights at Vila da Santa Hotel in the beach resort of Búzios (approx. 2.5 hours from Rio de Janeiro) and enjoy its numerous sandy beaches, clear waters, chic shops and restaurants.

Day 10 – To Búzios
Transfer by road to Búzios. Stay 3 or 4 nights at the Vila da Santa. Room and hotel upgrades may be available)
(Breakfast)

Days 11-12 – Búzios
Spend two days at leisure or take optional excursions.
(Breakfast)

Day 13 – To Rio – London
Transfer by road to Rio, then fly overnight to London.
(Breakfast0

Day 14 – Arrive in London
(Breakfast)

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.