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Worldwide Escorted Bus Tours & River Cruises
South American Sampler W/ Amazon Pre Ext
Explore the beauty of South America during this exhilarating vacation to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile plus the Amazon Jungle. Visit Rio de Janeiro, a vibrant, bustling city known for its beautiful beaches and beautiful people. The birthplace of Samba, Rio’s vitality comes alive as you experience its sights, sounds, and flavors. Perhaps visit the bar where “Girl from Ipanema” was composed. Buenos Aires is regarded as the “Paris of South America” with its chic shopping, French architecture, outdoor cafés, legendary nightlife, and cosmopolitan cuisine. Buenos Aires is famous for its sensuous Tango dance, but did you know the Tango had a scurrilous birth in the 1890s when it was started in the impoverished bars and brothels of La Boca, the port area of Buenos Aires? Now a famous dance with its thrusting hip movements and intertwined limbs, it once shocked polite society in Europe. You’ll see a Tango show and learn more about this passionate dance on your Globus tour. In Santiago, step back into the 16th century as you trace the city’s colonial history and heritage. Santiago sits with the snowcapped Andes Mountains as a backdrop, and it offers lovely cafes, shops, and attractions. You’ll have plenty of leisure time to explore the city.Cities are not the only thing you’ll see on this vacation. You’ll also travel to Iguassu Falls, with its breathtaking falls that words cannot adequately describe. Then there’s the Amazon rainforest, where you’ll discover the lush vegetation and native wildlife of this amazing ecosystem. It’s an experience you’ll never forget! From the friendly people and the fashionable shops to the historical monuments, exquisite restaurants, and stunning scenery, this vacation to South America is sure to delight.No one brings the world’s stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next?
Highlights:
Itinerary:
| Day #1 |
Arrive in Manaus, Brazil. After arriving at your hotel, meet up for guided city sightseeing of Manaus to view the vestiges of its glory days during the rubber boom. Your first stop will be the famous OPERA HOUSE, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Next, visit the MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES before a stroll through a bustling LOCAL MARKET abundant with local foods and wares. (D) |
| Day #2 |
Manaus–Amazon Jungle. Today your “Meeting of the Waters” tour passes by the impressive British-built Custom House and the floating port. CRUISE along the chocolate-colored Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles the differently colored bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! After lunch on the river, explore a JUNGLE ISLAND (if the water level is not too low) with fascinating native flora and fauna. Later this afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge situated on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest. (B,L,D) |
| Day #3 |
Amazon Jungle. Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided JUNGLE WALK introducing you to the flora and fauna that thrives in the Amazon. After lunch, depart the lodge and sail up the river to visit a Caboclo’s NATIVE AMAZON VILLAGE to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the MONKEY JUNGLE RESERVE, where researchers work to rehabilitate captive primates and reintroduce them to the jungle. Here, you have the opportunity to see a feeding of spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, woolly monkeys, and capuchin monkeys. This evening you may wish to venture back out on canoe with your Naturalist into the flooded forest to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other night creatures). (B,L,D) |
| Day #4 |
Amazon Jungle–Rio de Janeiro. This morning, depart the Ecopark for a flight to fabulous Rio for an overnight. (B) |
| Day #5 |
Rio de Janeiro. Today is a free day in Rio to explore as you please. This evening, meet your fellow traveling companions for caipirinhas at SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN followed by a welcome dinner. (B,D) |
| Day #6 |
Rio de Janeiro. The city’s landmark, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, crowns CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. A scenic ride by cog railway leads to the top, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama affords sweeping views. From here, proceed to bustling downtown Rio, where modern office towers stand next to relics of the Portuguese colonial past. View the Sambodromo and visit the CATHEDRAL. The afternoon is at leisure for you to experience this vibrant city on your own. Tonight, it’s a fun outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style, followed by a SAMBA SHOW where the sheer vitality of this country explodes in a colorful extravaganza. (B,D) |
| Day #7 |
Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy a full day at leisure to fill as you wish. An optional Guanabara Bay cruise offers up gorgeous views of Rio from the harbor. This afternoon, sightseers might elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II. Spend an evening at leisure. (B) |
| Day #8 |
Rio de Janeiro. A full day at leisure to savor Rio. Relax on one of the world-famous beaches or participate in world-class shopping or fine dining. Alternatively, you may choose to join the optional Jeep tour to visit the Botanical Garden, with its splendid orchid exhibit, and the bird sanctuary in Tijuca National Park. Your Tour Director will be available throughout the day to advise you on any special activities or available optional tours. (B) |
| Day #9 |
Rio de Janeiro–Iguassu Falls. Fly to IGUASSU FALLS. The afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the magnificent panorama of waterfalls. The spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrential downpour—with some cataracts as high as 250 feet—is nothing short of hypnotic. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. (B,D) |
| Day #10 |
Iguassu Falls–Buenos Aires, Argentina. Take the ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN this morning and a tour of the Argentine side of the Falls before your flight to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent. After arriving at your central hotel, an orientation walk acquaints you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés. Spend an evening at leisure. (B) |
| Day #11 |
Buenos Aires. Your included sightseeing this morning starts in La Boca, a colorful district and site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique neighborhood at the mouth of the river and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and as a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and the METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, which houses San Martin’s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Colon Opera House before reaching THE CEMETERY OF THE RECOLETA, the burial site of Eva Peron. After an afternoon at leisure, savor the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan capital on the included evening excursion: dinner featuring Argentine steaks and other specialties, followed by a flawless PERFORMANCE of Latin America’s most sensuous dance—the Tango! (B,D) |
| Day #12 |
Buenos Aires. Enjoy a full day at leisure, with an optional excursion to the pampas. Experience the atmosphere of Argentine country life as you visit an estancia (ranch). Get acquainted with the lifestyle of the gauchos and enjoy a barbecue lunch and the warm hospitality of your hosts before returning to the city. (B) |
| Day #13 |
Buenos Aires–Santiago, Chile. Depart this morning on a scenic flight over the Andes before arriving in Santiago, Chile’s capital. This country is more than 10-times longer than wide, with 2,650 miles of beautiful Pacific coastline. (B,D) |
| Day #14 |
Santiago. Located in the center of the country and perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital. Step back into the 16th century as your Local Guide traces the city’s history and heritage. Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace before visiting the PRE-COLOMBIAN ART MUSEUM. Your tour ends at the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century CATHEDRAL. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show. (B) |
| Day #15 |
Santiago. The day is free for independent activities. You may want to take advantage of an optional excursion to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago. Drive through the undulating hills of Chile’s wine country to the historic port of Valparaiso, and continue along the coast to nearby Viña del Mar. This chic seaside resort with palm tree-lined avenues and lovely villas truly deserves the sobriquet “Pearl of the Pacific.” This evening, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of this exciting Latin American vacation. (B,D) |
| Day #16 |
Santiago. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Hotels:
Manaus Tropical Manaus Resort & Convention Center (MD), Amazon Reserve Ecopark Jungle Lodge (BA), Rio de Janeiro Sheraton Rio Hotel and Towers (D), Iguassu Falls Hotel Mabu Thermas (F), Buenos Aires Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Towers (MD), Santiago Sheraton Santiago (D)
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Pricing Options:
| Depart US | Land-Only |
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| 01/15/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 02/05/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 02/19/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 03/12/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 03/19/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 03/26/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 04/09/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 05/07/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 06/11/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 07/09/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 08/13/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 09/03/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 09/17/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 10/08/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 10/15/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 10/22/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 11/05/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 11/26/2011 | $3,479.00 | | 01/13/2012 | $3,709.00 | | 01/27/2012 | $3,709.00 | | 02/03/2012 | $3,709.00 | | 02/17/2012 | $3,709.00 | | 03/02/2012 | $3,709.00 | | 03/09/2012 | $3,709.00 | | 03/23/2012 | $3,709.00 |
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