11 day Highlights of Argentina & Brazil

• The elegant city of Buenos Aires
• Spend a day on an Argentine ranch
• Enjoy an authentic Tango show
• Discover the magnificent Iguazú Falls and the surrounding rainforest
• Four nights in fabulous Rio; this unique and beautiful city will enthrall you
• Visit the legendary Statue of Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain
• Experience Rio by night

Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires Arrive in Argentina’s capital and transfer to your hotel. Standard: Americas Tower; Superior: Savoy Buenos Aires; Deluxe: The Brick Hotel (4 nights)

Day 2: Buenos Aires See the brightly painted houses of the artists’ quarter at La Boca, the gracious parks and statues of Palermo and the chic and fashionable neighbourhood of Recoleta, with its tree-lined avenues and exclusive boutiques. In the evening enjoy a delicious dinner and Tango show. (BD)

Day 3: Fiesta Gaucha Tour Experience life on an Argentine ranch and indulge in a mouth-watering barbecue or ‘Parrillada’, with typical folk music and dancing. (BL)

Day 4: Buenos Aires Enjoy a free day to explore. Take a walk along the riverfront in Puerto Madero or visit the plazas and cafés of Recoleta or Palermo — Florida Street is great for shopping. (B)

Day 5: Buenos Aires – Iguazú Falls (Argentine side) Transfer to the domestic airport for your morning flight to Iguazú. On arrival visit the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls and the Devil’s Throat, one of South America’s most impressive natural landmarks. Here, 35 rivers with over 200 rapids finally join to form one of nature’s most surprising spectacles. Numerous rainbows crown the falls and at ground level within the exuberant forest, a wide variety of flowers, exotic birds and butterflies enhance the beauty of this amazing natural wonder. (B) Standard: Panoramic Hotel; Superior: Loi Suites Iguazú; Deluxe: Sheraton Iguazu (2 nights)

Day 6: Iguassú Falls (Brazilian side) A half-day tour of the Brazilian side of the falls to gain a different perspective and to enjoy the stunning panoramic views, with time to take an optional boat ride to get up close to the falls or helicopter flight over them. (B)

Day 7: Iguazú – Rio de Janeiro Head to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro where you will be transferred to your hotel on Copacabana Beach. (B) Standard: Windsor Copa; Superior: Porto Bay Rio Internacional; Deluxe: Miramar Hotel by Windsor (4 nights)

Day 8: Rio De Janeiro Travel by train through the lush Tijuca forest to reach the top of Corcovado crowned by the legendary statue of Christ the Redeemer. From here you will discover why Rio is commonly referred to as the most beautiful city in the world. After a delicious lunch, travel to the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car and marvel at the sight of the city with its countless bays and curvaceous coastline. (BL)

Days 9 & 10: Rio de Janeiro Today is yours to do as you wish. In the evening enjoy a typical Brazilian barbecue dinner and Samba show. Day 10 is also free for some last-minute shopping and sightseeing or simply relaxing on the world-famous Copacabana Beach. (BD,B)

Day 11: Depart Rio de Janeiro Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)