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Golondrina Journey: Short break to Buenos Aires, Rio and the Iguazú Falls


Golondrina Journey
 

A short group tour to South America for 2012, this holiday offers the variety of cities and waterfalls. Highlights of this 1 week escorted tour of Argentina and Brazil include Buenos Aires, the Iguazú Falls and Rio.

Summary of nights: Buenos Aires 2; Iguazú 2; Rio de Janeiro 2.

  • A short, adventurous journey to 3 of South America's most iconic highlights. 
  • Sophistication, grace and vitality - Buenos Aires has them all in spades. 
  • Iguazú Falls, the continent's most powerful natural phenomenon.
  • Rio de Janeiro, city of fun, music, dance, football, beaches and uplifting views.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Fly to Buenos Aires, arriving the next morning.
Day 2 Enjoy a city tour.
Day 3 Day at leisure, options include a football match or day trip to Uruguay.
Day 4 Fly to the Iguazú Falls.
Day 5 Visit the Argentinian side of the falls.
Day 6 Visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazú falls before flying to Rio.
Day 7 Ascend Sugar Loaf Mountain for the views of the city.
Day 8 Depart, arriving Day 9.

Trip Profile

Transport: 2 flights (2hrs each).
Accommodation: Friendly mid-range hotels, with private bathroom.
Meals: Breakfast daily.
Included excursions: Buenos Aires city tour; Argentinean and Brazilian sides of the Iguazú falls; Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.

A few days to spare?

Extend your trip by adding on a few days at the beginning or end of your tour on a tailormade, private basis. Have a look at our most popular extensions to the Golondrina Journey or contact one of our consultants for more inspiring ideas. Several departure dates also coincide with our 13-night Charito Journey through Patagonia.

The thundering Iguazú Falls straddle the border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay
The thundering Iguazú Falls straddle the border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay

The setting of Rio between bays and mountains is simply magical
The setting of Rio between bays and mountains is simply magical

The colourful quarter of La Boca, home to the original European immigrants in Buenos Aires
The colourful quarter of La Boca, home to the original European immigrants in Buenos Aires

View more imagesEnjoy the panoramic views of the falls on the Argentinean side of the borderHelicopter rides over the falls are an option - and breathtaking!Enjoy a football match at the famous Maracaná stadium in RioEnjoy people watching on Rio's famous Ipanema beach

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