Latin Routes Journey to Rio

• International and domestic flights in economy class
• 3* and 4* charming accommodation
• Tour Leader throughout plus expert local guides
• All entrance fees and excursions as stated
• Meals as stated
• All transport
• A Water-to-Go reusable filter bottle per person
• An exclusive Latin Routes backpack per booking
• Make Your Day Individual on days 4 and 10

Day 1: Depart the UK

Fly overnight to Buenos Aires.

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Land in the famous capital and transfer to your hotel, ready to enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace. We suggest taking a stroll from your centrally-located hotel, getting your first glimpses of the city’s architectural and historical riches.

Day 3: Buenos Aires

A guided city tour of Buenos Aires is a must in order to uncover its rich history and to discover the various barrios
that make the capital such an iconic place. The tour will take you to the
main highlights and you will then have the afternoon free to go back to your favourite places.

Day 4: Buenos Aires – Make Your Day Individual

Choose from one of the following included excursions:

Dinner and Tango Show – at El Aljibe Tango is synonymous with Buenos Aires so whilst here, do as the Porteños do and go to a show. This intimate venue will showcase the best of the city’s musical and dancing traditions whilst you enjoy a 3-course meal with typical Argentine ingredients.

Walking Tour of South Buenos Aires – If you like history and culture this tour is the perfect opportunity to visit and learn about the oldest and most characteristic areas of the capital. The tours is around 4 hours but walking is often the best way of discovering a city’s secrets! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, and enjoy the walk that will take you through barrios like San Telmo and Montserrat.

Tigre and Delta del Parana – Tigre is a charming and lively town just outside Buenos Aires. Take a scenic cruise around the town’s unique suburbs, built around the swampy land and meandering waterways that empty into the Rio de la Plata.

Day 5: Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls

Fly to Puerto Iguazu where you will be met and taken to your hotel on the Brazilian side of this spectacular national park. Enjoy a free evening with the rest of your group.

Day 6: Iguazu Falls

Visit the Argentinian side of the falls. Walk along the rim of the cascades and witness the power of the water plummeting into the river below. Reach Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), Iguazu Falls’ undoubted star with 14 cascades tumbling over 80 metres into a cloudy mist as they hit the frothing water below.

Day 7: Iguazu Falls

This tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls will offer a more panoramic view of the national park. Today you will >> witness the full scale of the size of these majestic waterfalls!

Day 8: Iguazu Falls to Rio

Take the short flight to Rio de Janeiro and settle into your hotel by Copacabana Beach. Spend your free evening by the beach sipping a Caipirinha whilst watching the world go by.

Day 9: Rio de Janeiro

Visit the city’s most iconic sights. Catch a train to reach Corcovado mountain, stand by Christ the Redeemer and enjoy the stunning views of the bay below, before riding a cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain for the awe-inspiring sights of the city!

Day 10: Rio de Janeiro – Make Your Day Individual

Choose from the following included excursions:

Favela Tour by Jeep – Favelas are a big part of life in Rio and visiting one is a great experience in order to understand the history of Rio and how it has evolved into the international icon that it is today. The tour is conducted by guides who know the area very well, and is aimed at correcting the stereotype that most visitors believe about life in the favelas.

Guanabara Bay Schooner Cruise – See Rio from a different perspective by taking a schooner cruise around Guanabara Bay. From the water, you will admire the districts of Botafogo, Flamengo and Urca, as well as the Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Rio-Niterói Bridge.

Botanical Gardens Tour – Founded in 1808, the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro is one of the most important global research centres in the botanic world and in the conservation of biodiversity. Huge trees decked with orchids contrast with giant water lilies, bromeliads and tropical foliage, in these lush gardens that are a must-see for nature lovers.

Day 11: Depart Rio

Today you will be taken to the airport for your flight back home. Why not consider extending your holiday? Have a look at our suggested extensions on page 61 for inspiration or have a chat with our experienced Travel Specialists who will be happy to advise!

Day 12: Arrive back in the UK

Single supplement is a 18% supplement of the total cost per person.

Please note: all tours are 100% guaranteed, however, if your departure has 3 clients or less, the tour will not be escorted by a Tour Leader but will be accompanied in each area by a local guide.

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.