Impressions of South America

What's Included

• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.

• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted is included.

• All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.

• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are included.

• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

  Daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals are included.

• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are included in the itinerary.

• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

  Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing are provided.

• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

  Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation is included.

• A Trafalgar bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu and Iguassu to Buenos Aires, including porter service at all airports

  All intra-air flights from Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu and Iguassu to Buenos Aires, including porter service at all airports, are included.

• Optional Experiences and free time

  Optional experiences and free time are part of the tour.

• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

  Hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized if necessary.

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

• Visa fees

  Visa fees for entry into Brazil and Argentina are not included.
  
  

• Optional excursions

  Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
  
  

Dining Summary

• 1 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 2 Regional Dinner (RD)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Dive Into Culture

• Rio de Janeiro: At dinner there will be a mixology demonstration where you will learn how to mix a caipirinha, the national cocktail of Brazil.
• Buenos Aires: Experience the beauty of the Tango and learn about its traditions.
• Buenos Aires: Uncover San Antonio de Areco, the heart of the “gaucho” traditions in the “pampas” region. Walk around the small village’s cobblestoned streets appreciating its quaint historical center. See the main square, the church, and meet some of the locals along the way. Also known as the ‘Cradle of Tradition’ the colonial town was founded over 280 years ago and is filled with old bars (“pulperías”) and artisan shops with over 30 silversmiths. Known as “platería criolla”, the traditional Argentinean silverworks include knives, jewelery and other traditional items.
• Buenos Aires: Visit a gaucho painter’s studio to view his works, appreciate the diverse subjects of his paintings, learn the history of the gaucho town followed by a fascinating drawing demonstration.

Mode of Transport

Travel in luxury with air-conditioned coaches equipped with Wi-Fi, and enjoy all intra-air flights from Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu and Iguassu to Buenos Aires, including porter service at all airports.

Accommodation

Stay at the Windsor Excelsior Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, offering superb ocean views of Copacabana beach. In Iguassu Falls, enjoy the comfort of Hotel Mercure. In Buenos Aires, relax at the Alvear Art Hotel, located in the heart of the cultural center at the historic Plaza San Martin.