SOUTH AMERICA - OFFBEAT FAMILY TOURS
Visit 6 Countries 11 Major Cities

Brazil : Manaus 2N, Rio de Janeiro 3N, Iguassu Falls 1N, 
Argentina : Buenos Aires 2N, 
Columbia : Bogota 2N, 
Peru : Lima 1N, Cuzco 2N, Macchu Picchu, Puno 1N, 
Bolivia : La Paz 2N,
Chile : Santiago 2N

Brazil

Day 01: Manaus
Arrival in Manaus, the city where you get an opportunity to be in the jungles of Amazon.

Day 02: Manaus
Board the Amazon River Cruise to see the stunning meeting of the waters where river Negro meets the Soli Moi. You might be lucky to get glimpse of Grey and Pink river dolphins and local fishermen.

Day 03: Manaus - Rio de Janeiro
Flight to Rio de Janeiro, one of the most exciting cities of Brazil. On arrival, proceed to the hotel.

Day 04: Rio de Janeiro
Start the day with cable car ride to the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Visit to the Corcovado - upon which stands the famous 'Christ the Redeemer' statue. We take a cogwheel train to this famous statue. Enjoy the stunning panorama from the top.

Day 05: Rio de Janeiro
City tour includes visit to Pepino Beach, Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach. Enjoy orientation tour of the Maracana Stadium, Downtown Rio, Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Sambodrome.

Day 06: Rio de Janeiro- Iguassu Falls
Flight to Iguassu Falls. On arrival, enjoy visit to Iguassu Falls from the Brazilian side. In the evening enjoy Raffin show with dinner.


Argentina

Day 07: Iguassu Falls - Buenos Aires
Flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, proceed to the famous Tigre Delta. Enjoy a boat ride through the rivers and streams of the Parana-Delta to view hundreds of islands covered in luxuriant vegetation.

Day 08: Buenos Aires
City tour includes Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Cabildo - town hall, Metropolitan Cathedral, districts of San Telmo and La Bocca, cemetery of Recoleta, Avenida 9 de Julio - the widest avenue in the world and the Palermo. In the evening, enjoy a fabulous Tango Show with dinner.


Columbia

Day 09: Buenos Aires - Bogota
Flight to Bogota. Arrive in Bogota

Day 10: Bagota
City tour includes visit to La Candelaria district - famous for colonial buildings, Bolivar Square where you can view the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice, the 20th of July Museum House, the Primada Cathedral and the Narino Palace (Home to the President of Columbia) Later visit the Cathedral of Bogota and Gold Museum.


Peru

Day 11: Bagota - Lima
Flight to Lima, the capital of Peru, once the pride of the conquistadors and the capital of all Spanish South America. On arrival, city tour includes old and new Lima, the Plaza de Armas, the Town Hall, the Palace of the Archbishop, the Cathedral and the Plaza San Martin.

Day 12: Lima - Cuzco
Flight to Cuzco. On arrival, city tour includes the Inca empire, the Plaza de Armas, the ruins of the Inca Palace and the Old Town with its restored colonial buildings.

Day 13: Cuzco
Full day excursion to the new wonder of the world - Machu Picchu Ruins by train followed by Inca city in the foggy mountain jungle. Machu Picchu is a mystical place, a monument to divinity, where people feel that they are a creation of God. It is one of the most popular archaeological sites in the world. The Citadel of Machu Picchu in Quechua language 'Old Mountain' is known throughout the World for its amazing ruins. See the mighty currents of the Urubamba River and the huge blocks of limestone required for the construction of the city to the top of the Andes Mountains. Return by train to Cuzco.

Day 14: Cuzco - Puno
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Peruvian Highlands and along snow-covered peaks. On arrival, visit an unforgettable excursion to the floating Uros Islands where complete villages are built on Totora Reed. This local community continues to live like their ancestors, the Uros Indians, descendants of the Incas.


Bolivia

Day 15: Puno - La Paz
Proceed to La Paz, en-route visit Sun Island by catamaran, visit the Ethno Eco Complex, experience some of the tradition, religion and mysticism of the region. Arrive La Paz - the highest metropolis on earth.

Day 16: La Paz
Enjoy city tour with its many well kept buildings and its narrow lanes in the Old and New Town, Indian Market and chic suburbs of La Paz. Visit Moon Valley, a geological offense caused by mother nature. Evening free for leisure activities.


Chile

Day 17: La Paz - Santiago
Flight to Santiago - the capital of Chile. During this flight you have an opportunity to see the Andes mountains. On arrival, city tour includes the La Moneda, the official Government Palace and the San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Visit the Cathedral of the main square and the Plaza de Armas.

Day 18: Santiago - Portilo - Santiago
Full day excursion tour to Portilo, en-route we will pass the city of Los Andes and Aconcagua River valley. Arrive in Portillo Ski Resort. Appreciate the beauty of the Laguna del Inca (lagoon of the Inca) with its intense blue waters.

Day 19: Departure from Santiago
Board the flight for your home town. Tour Concludes.