Sun Tango & Wine

What makes it special

• Rio de Janeiro
• Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain & Rio City Tour
• Rio de Janeiro - Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Statue
• Rio de Janeiro - Iguaçu
• Iguazu – Brasilian Side Falls
• Iguazu – Argentine Side Falls - Buenos
• Buenos Aires

Your journey, day by day

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   Day 1 — Rio de Janeiro

   Upon arrival at Rio de Janeiro Airport, a chauffeur will be waiting for you with a sign displaying our company logo and your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, the journey into the city offers a first glimpse of Rio’s distinctive landscape, with green hills, rocky mountains, palm trees and beautiful bays along the way. As night falls, the lights of the hillside communities create a shimmering backdrop over the city. Beyond the palm trees, beaches and ocean waves, Rio’s famous neighbourhoods of Copacabana and Ipanema await, with their iconic black-and-white promenades, lively atmosphere and welcoming cafés where you can enjoy a refreshing coconut water. Welcome to Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s most beautiful and exotic cities.

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   Day 2 — Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain & Rio City Tour

   After breakfast, your English-speaking guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for a 4-hour excursion to Sugarloaf Mountain and the historic centre of Rio. The excursion begins at Praia Vermelha (Red Beach), where you will take the cable car towards Sugarloaf Mountain, with a first stop at Urca Hill. Its spacious observation deck offers spectacular views across Rio de Janeiro, while restaurants and bars provide places to stop and enjoy the surroundings. Continuing to Sugarloaf Mountain, the panoramic views extend across Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Leblon, Guanabara Bay, the Rio–Niterói Bridge and the city of Niterói, as well as the surrounding mountains, offshore islands and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado. The tour then continues by car to the historic centre of Rio, where you will admire its old churches, monasteries and colonial architecture. If time permits, the visit includes São Sebastião Cathedral and the colourful Selarón Steps.

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   Day 3 — Rio de Janeiro - Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Statue

   After breakfast, your English-speaking guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for a 4-hour excursion to Corcovado and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. You will arrive at the station where an open, environmentally friendly train will take you through the lush forest to the summit of Corcovado Mountain. At an altitude of 700 metres above sea level, the summit is home to Rio’s most famous landmark: the 38-metre Christ the Redeemer statue, erected in 1931. From the top of Corcovado, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views across the metropolis and its surroundings, including the Rio–Niterói Bridge, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden, Maracanã Stadium and Sugarloaf Mountain.

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   Day 4 — Rio de Janeiro - Iguaçu

   After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Iguaçu. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name before transferring you to your hotel. Iguaçu Falls are one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles, located along the Iguaçu River on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Surrounded by lush rainforest, this magnificent natural wonder is renowned for its immense scale, powerful cascades and breathtaking landscapes. During your stay, you will have the opportunity to experience the falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, each offering a unique perspective of this extraordinary natural wonder.

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   Day 5 — Iguazu – Brasilian Side Falls

   After breakfast, begin your exploration of the Brazilian side of the Foz do Iguaçu Falls, located along the Iguaçu River Canyon. The falls are part of a national park with unique flora and fauna. The 275 individual waterfalls, formed through volcanic activity and the displacement of the earth’s strata, converge towards the Devil’s Throat. The sight of cascading water, mist and rainbows creates an extraordinary spectacle as you follow the paths towards the most powerful section of the falls. Along the way, you will encounter numerous smaller waterfalls and viewpoints offering different perspectives of this magnificent natural wonder. Recommended optional activities - additional cost: enhance your experience with a thrilling Macuco Safari boat adventure or a visit to the colourful Bird Park.

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   Day 6 — Iguazu – Argentine Side Falls - Buenos

   After breakfast, set out on an excursion to the Argentine side of Iguaçu Falls. Crossing the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguaçu River, you will enter the Argentine National Park and follow its network of paths and observation platforms. The trails bring you remarkably close to the waterfalls, allowing you to experience the power of the falling water and enjoy the surrounding natural environment. You will discover the source of the cascades and the legendary Devil’s Throat, the most impressive of the falls. Continue through the national park and along its elevated walkways, where spectacular viewpoints reveal the waterfalls from a different perspective. Covering approximately 55,500 hectares, the park protects the region’s diverse and unique flora and fauna. After the excursion, transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel.

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   Day 7 — Buenos Aires

   Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing tour of the city with a guide (3 hours) with an English-speaking guide. You'll see a one-of-a-kind capital and touch Argentina's legendary, centuries-old culture – a blend of history and art. Buenos Aires is home to most of all Argentine attractions. The sophistication of architecture is comparable only to Paris. But the city is unique in its beauty. Buenos Aires is widely known for its many museums, and art lovers will find many museums, galleries, theaters and monuments in this city. The main attractions of the city include the old district of La Boca, the historic area of the San Telmo district, where you can find a large and small bars, restaurants, as well as an authentic antiques market in Plaza Dorrego. The real heart of Buenos Aires is the central square of Plaza de Mayo - the largest shopping center in the world. Also, the main attractions of the city include the "Pink House" (presidential palace Cassa-Rosada), which is associated with the name of Evita Peron, and many other monumental monuments. Among them is the symbol of the city - a 67-meter obelisk erected in honor of the declaration of independence of the state of Argentina, standing on the widest street in the world, Avenue 9 de Julio. You will also visit the elegant La Recoletta quarter with the famous cemetery, the colonial-style church of El Pilar and the nearby cultural and commercial center. The tour program also includes a visit to the modern areas of the city: Puerto Madero and the parks of Lezama and 3 February. In the evening you will visit the Tango Show (with dinner). Tango is very popular all over the world. But Argentina has one undeniable advantage - it was here that it appeared The Wonderful World of Tango... Dance on stage with its passion and virtuosity takes you into the world of love and graceful performance. This dance originated in the city's ports among poor immigrants, gaucho shepherds, and other unsettled people. At first, the dance was performed by two men quite cheekily and got its name from the Latin "tangere" - to touch. Over time, Tango became slower and acquired new tones of intimacy for him. Tango orchestras appeared. The dance was rapidly gaining popularity, and now Tango is one of the most sensual dances on earth, it teaches sincerity, makes men remember gallantry, women about tenderness. In the restaurant, the interior creates a tango atmosphere, and a menu of several traditional dishes with excellent Argentinian wines will complete this romantic evening.

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   Day 8 — Buenos – Aires

   Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for independent walks around the city or additional excursions.

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   Day 9 — Buenos Aires - Santiago

   Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and flight to Santiago. Arrival. Pick-up, transfer and accommodation at the hotel.

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    Day 10 — . Santiago Highlights

    Breakfast at the hotel. You will have a sightseeing tour (4h) around the city with an English-speaking guide. The tour begins in the city center with a visit to the square of the La Moneda Government Building, recognized as a historical monument, it was erected in 1799, in the last years of Spanish domination, with the aim of housing the royal mint, and is designed in the traditional neoclassical style. In the middle of the XIX century, the building was allocated to the government of Chile, since then the Palacio de la Moneda has been the seat of the country's government. And then to Plaza de Armas - the central square of Santiago. It was with her that the history of the city began. The square houses the buildings of the House of Governors of Chile, the Municipality of Santiago, the General Post Office, the Royal Audience building and the Cathedral. Then you will climb the Santa Lucia hill, from where you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the entire city. Then - a visit to the modern quarters of Santiago: Vitacura, Las Condes and Providencia, a trip along the Mapocho River and acquaintance with the majestic architecture of the main avenues of Santiago. After the end of the tour, return to the hotel.

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    Day 11 — . Santiago – Full Day in Valparaiso

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will have a full-day excursion to the city of Valparaiso. Towards the Pacific Ocean you will drive 120 km. Along the way, you will enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the Curacaví Valley and the Casablanca Valley, famous mainly for the production of white wines - Sauvignon Blanc and others. Valparaíso, which translates as "Paradise Valley", is a beautiful city, an integral part of the history and culture of Latin America, and especially Chile, and its main port. Valparaíso is located in an amphitheater and a network of lifts was built about a hundred years ago to pass from one to the other. There are fifteen of them in total. Over time, these wooden trailers became the hallmark of the city. Valparaiso has been declared a Monument of Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. You will visit the main attractions of the city - Plaza Victoria, Plaza Sotomayor where the monument to the heroes of the battle in Iquique is located (Monumento a los Heroes de Iquique), Paseo 21 de Mayo, located on a hill and it offers a beautiful view of the port and the ocean. The trip will continue to Viña del Mar - the most popular resort in Chile. The city itself is known as the "city of gardens", there are many parks and walking alleys. The city is the center of a variety of entertainment, in particular, casinos. After lunch in the restaurant, walk along the beach. You will visit the Quinta Vergara Park in Viña del Mar, where the International Song Festival takes place every year. Return to the hotel in Santiago.

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    Day 12 — . Santiago

    Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your international flight. The price includes: - Accommodation in hotels according to the program, - Excursions (in a group) according to the program with an English-speaking guide in addition to the tour to Valparaiso - All transfers with drivers (in a group) - Domestic flights: Rio de Janeiro – Iguaçu – Buenos Aires – Santiago Additional charges: - Optional excursions