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Operational note: Day 6: The Sunrise tour operates on TUE/THU/SAT Day 7: The ascent to Cristo Redentor is by Corcovado’s Train. To keep in mind: • Puerto Iguazú: The access to Garganta del Diablo may be interrupted because of the rise in river flow. • In case of taking The Great Adventure, please ask its restrictions. Day 1 Buenos Aires. Reception and assistance at Ezeiza International Airport. Transfer to the selected hotel. In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour around the city. We start in Plaza de Mayo (historic square), witness to the most important events of the country since 1810, from where we can appreciate the surrounding buildings, such as the Casa Rosada (Pink House), the cathedral and the Cabildo (ancient Town Hall). Our second stop is La Boca, but on the way we pass through icons of the city such as the Obelisk and the Colon Theatre, one of the five best opera theaters in the world. Upon arriving at La Boca, we visit its colorful streets; we pass by the Conventillos and its well-known Caminito alley, where we can appreciate some handicrafts produced by local artists. We leave the southern part of the city to head north towards the neighbourhoods of Palermo and Recoleta, where we make a final stop to appreciate the contrast of what we have just seen with this clearly well-off district, famous for hosting the Recoleta cemetery where relevant personalities are buried. Day 2 Buenos Aires. B D Day available to enjoy the city or discover its corners through its viewpoints, museums, parks and bars, where you can enjoy the typical Buenos Aires coffee. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to enjoy the magnetism of tango. Day 3 Buenos Aires. B Today we navigate the waters of the Rio de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world to reach Colonia del Sacramento, whose historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. Enjoy its cobblestone streets, colonial houses, square and wall or stop at its port to take a break before returning to the city of Buenos Aires. Day 4 Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazú. B Transfer to the airport. Arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Day 5 Puerto Iguazú. B In the morning, we depart towards Iguazu National Park to visit the Iguazu Falls, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the Seven Modern Wonders of Nature. During the tour we will visit the three circuits of the Park: Garganta del Diablo (to reach the balcony and viewpoint of the most imposing waterfall in the Park), the Superior (allows a vertical view of the falls) and the Inferior (provides a closer contact with the vegetation and the falls). During the tour, there is time for lunch (not included) and to take optionally the Great Adventure, an excursion which combines a navigation to some of the falls and a jungle crossing. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Day 6 Foz do Iguaçu / Rio de Janeiro. B A walk through the Iguazu National Park before the opening of the conventional tour is a unique and exclusive experience as it gives the opportunity to see unique scenery, which can only be experienced at this time of day, when vibrant colors ranging from deep orange to soft pink, begin to be glimpsed on the horizon of the Iguazu Falls. At the end of the tour, it is time to enjoy breakfast at Puerto Canoas, and then head to Foz do Iguaçu airport. Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, reception and accommodation. Day 7 Rio de Janeiro. B L Discover why Rio de Janeiro is considered the "Marvelous City". Visit the most famous attraction of the city, the "Wonder of Rio", better known as Christ the Redeemer. It is one of the most visited tourist places in the city. From the top, the view is heavenly. Departure from the hotel, panoramic walk along the beaches and ascent to Corcovado by the Floresta da Tijuca Park´s train. The train was inaugurated by Emperor Pedro II, and the ride allows a review of the Brazil´s history. Besides being an ecological refuge, Corcovado is part of Tijuca Forest National Park, the largest urban forest in the world. Lunch is included (except drinks). After lunch, departure for a panoramic walk through the city center to appreciate its ancient and modern architecture. Then, visit the Sugarloaf Mountain, 395 meters above sea level. The mountain is located in the middle of Guanabara Bay. The ascent is done in two stages until reaching the peak and offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city. After the excursion, return to the hotel. Day 8 Rio de Janeiro. B Free time to enjoy a city which offers a very rich cultural life, landscapes in which the jungle, the sea and the mountains merge to give Rio de Janeiro the status of a unique city. Its 450 years of history and its beauty made it the first city in the world to receive from UNESCO the title of Human Cultural Heritage. In the evening, we suggest attending the Ginga Tropical, a perfect show to learn about the history of Brazil through its dances and musical rhythms. Day 9 Rio de Janeiro. B At due time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to your next destination