Day 1 Buenos Aires
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

Days 2-3 Buenos Aires
Enjoy a walking tour of Buenos Aires, a mate (Argentina's national drink) demonstration and tasting and an introductory Spanish class. Have a wine tasting with an expert sommelier, then take tango lessons with expert dancers followed by a professional tango dinner show. On Day 3, travel outside the city to an organic farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration with a local chef at the Planeterra-supported project for youth interested in the culinary arts, including a traditional lunch. (2B,1L,1D)

Days 4-5 Iguassu Falls 
Fly to Iguassu Falls and tour this UNESCO World Heritage Site on both the Argentine and Brazilian sides with local experts. Option to visit Itaipú Dam and take a boat or helicopter tour over the falls. (2B)

Day 6-8 Paraty
Fly to Sao Paulo and continue to the coastal town of Paraty. Tour of a cachaça distillery and learn from an expert how this popular alcohol is distilled from fermented sugarcane juice. Also visit a local family's home for a churrasqueria (traditional Brazilian barbeque) and learn how to make Brazil's most famous drink, the Caipirihna. Option to visit the nearby islands by boat and explore the town. (3B,1D)

Day 9 Rio de Janeiro
Travel to Rio to explore this famed city with an included visit to Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer. Option to see a samba show this evening. (1B)

Day 10 Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time. (1B)

It takes two to tango and a combination of natural wonders and urban thrills to really experience South America. From dance lessons in Buenos Aires to the samba rhythm of Rio, infuse your experience with the continent’s soulful spirit. Travel deep into the interior and explore spectacular Iguassu Falls. Travel days are well paced and domestic flights to remote attractions minimize travel time so you can maximize time exploring this region’s treasures. From small towns where you’ll hang out with the locals to barbeque feasts, get a true taste of this region’s vibrant culture.

• 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
• Discovery Adventures guide, local guides
• Van, minibus, plane, walking
• Arrival transfer
• Welcome gift with Mate demonstration and tasting
• Walking tour of Buenos Aires
• Wine tasting, tango lessons and professional tango dinner show
• Introductory Spanish lesson
• Cooking demonstration with a local Chef
• Tour of Iguassu Falls on the Argentine and Brazilian sides
• Tour of a cachaça distillery with an expert and learn how to make a Caipirihna, the famed Brazilian Cocktail
• Visit a local family's home for a churrasqueria (traditional Brazilian BBQ)
• Tour of Rio including Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer

• Learning firsthand about Argentine wine and the tango from local experts
• Taking a chef-instructed cooking lesson and enjoying dinner at a local farm
• Experiencing a traditional Brazilian barbeque with a local family
• Observing one of the natural wonders of the world at Iguassu Falls

Comfort hotels (9 nights) 

• Allow USD350-400 for meals not included.
• Group size: Max 15, Avg 10.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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