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Piranha Express
Start your journey in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, home of great nightlife, pavement cafes and legendary Eva Peron. En route to the golden beaches of vibrant Rio, enjoy an intriguing tour that shows you the legendary Iguazu Falls and the wildlife of Brazil's great Pantanal, as well as much of the lesser known parts of South America, including the colonial gems of Uruguay. Snorkel amongst tropical fish in Bonito's crystalline rivers and go cruising on the Emerald Coast. |
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| Price Includes |
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All meals whilst camping included |
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Fully escorted tour - Kumuka tour leader and driver |
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All activities, sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary |
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All national parks and reserve entrance fees as per itinerary |
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Pantanal trekking |
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All tolls and taxes |
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| Price Excludes |
| Flights, Local Payments: US$470.00, All optional excursions and meals unless otherwise stated in the itinerary, visas, pre and post tour accommodation. |
| Countries
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| Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil. |
| Suitability / Level |
Easy |
| Theme |
Small Group Travel
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24 |
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Itinerary & Highlights
Week One: Buenos Aires- Colonia- Salto- Jesuit Ruins. The tour starts in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires is known as "the Paris of South America". A lively city with many attractions it offers fantastic restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Our hotel is centrally located and close to a lot of the major attractions and main shopping streets of Florida and Santa Fe. At Plaza De Mayo you may see the Mothers of the Disappeared and nearby you can find the obelisk and bustling Recoleta. We recommend you take a city tour, which the hotel can organise, for you. This will take you to all the major sights, which are centrally located, and also to the area of La Boca, the home of Buenos Aires most notorious football team, Boca Juniors. Another must in Buenos Aires is a Tango show. Buenos Aires is the home of tango and our hotel can organise for you to see one of these fantastic shows, an opportunity not to be missed. We head north and cross into Uruguay to visit the town of Colonia, now a World Heritage Site. Stroll the colonial streets, maybe snack on a Uruguayan chivito, or perhaps kick back and relax on one of the sandy beaches that line the Rio de la Plata.
We travel through the rolling hills and citrus groves of western Uruguay to Salto where we can enjoy a couple of days at the thermal springs and spas, this is overlanding at its most luxurious.
Onto the Jesuit Ruins of northern Argentina. Once settlements of the Guarani Indians, we take a trip to one of the best-preserved ruins. The Jesuits established many communities in this area of Paraguay and also Northern Argentina, with great success in the 17th and 18th centuries. However, it was their success, which brought about their downfall, as jealous landowners nearby could not compete with their production methods, forcing the Spanish government to expel them in 1767. However, many ruins of these communities remain, and Trinidad is one, which has been very well preserved. While visiting this area we camp at a nearby farm where you can explore by horse or jeep, or just relax by the pool.
Week Two: Iguazu Falls- Bonito- Pantanal. The town of Foz do Iguazu is our base for exploring the spectacular Iguazu Falls. We spend two full days here taking in the fantastic views from both the Brazilian and Argentinean side of the falls. These are some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, with 275 separate falls over a frontage of 2.7 kilometres. Our day trip to the Brazilian side of the Falls will begin with an optional trip to a bird park which houses a fantastic array of not just native birds like Toucans and Macaws, but also other birds from around the world. From here we continue on for our initial breathtaking views of the falls. There are many trails and walkways to explore, revealing more great views. Helicopter rides over the falls are possible in order to shoot the most spectacular photos of all. For our day on the Argentinean side, we are treated to more fantastic views. One of which is the breathtaking Garganta del Diablo, or Devils Throat, where much of the river converges into one section to create an amazing sight. A walkway takes you right out to the edge of this area and you will hear the thundering noise and feel the spray well before you reach the edge. There are many other walkways to explore on the Argentinean side as well, where you can easily occupy your day. Another option on the Argentinean side is to take a boat trip right up close to some of the falls where you can really get an idea of the power and volume of the water. From Iguazu we continue north to the town of Bonito. Here we spend two full days with many optional activities available. The most popular of these is a trip to what the locals refer to as one of the clearest rivers in the world. The river, fed by natural springs, is kept incredibly clear because of the limestone at the bottom of the river. Here you will have the opportunity to drift down this crystal clear river with a wetsuit, snorkel and mask and gaze at the abundance of different species of fish living there. It is a truly amazing and unique opportunity. Other trips available from Bonito include a trip to the Blue Cave with its amazing colour and formations. There is the possibility to abseil down into other caves and then scuba dive or snorkel through them. We then proceed towards the Pantanal Wetlands where we spend 2 fantastic days exploring this region. The Pantanal Wetlands is an area of 230,000 square kms and houses an abundance of wildlife. From our base camp where we stay in hammocks, we will make various trips into the region, including hikes, horse riding, jeep safaris, and piranha fishing. The wildlife you can see includes caimans, anacondas, giant anteaters and various species of monkeys as well as many different species of birds including macaws and toucans. Lastly, we proceed east towards the coast and the beach.
Week Three: Parati- Rio. Arriving at the coast we discover the lovely town of Parati. Parati is an old port town with cobblestone streets and quaint little shops. Here we can treat you to a fantastic day out on an old schooner sailing around the nearby islands. Spend the day relaxing on board or swimming in the warm waters and soaking up some sunshine. We then head north to Rio one of the worlds most famous cities, and with good reason. No visit to Rio is complete without a trip to the world famous statue of Jesus Christ on the Corcovado mountain, which can be viewed from almost anywhere in the city. Standing 100 feet high on the mountain, the statue commands the best view in town. We advise getting there early in order to beat not only the crowds but also the haze, which covers the city about mid-morning. Keep an afternoon free to spend at the golden beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, sunbathing and watching the locals in their element. Visit the many market stalls along the waterfront areas at both beaches. From the beach, head up to Sugarloaf mountain to enjoy a fantastic sunset and a few drinks. Another recommendation is to take a Favela Tour to some of the poorer districts of Rio. It is a very unique and interesting insight into how the local people live.
With so much to do and see in Rio, we recommend you stay a couple of extra days to take as much in as you can. There can't be many more beautiful and exciting cities in the world to conclude your tour. |
Accommodation & Center
Details
Hotel (4 Nights)
-Camping (13 Nights)
-Lodge (3 Nights)
We have put a lot of thought and effort into locating the most appropriate type of accommodation for each tour. Overland tours will spend most time in campsites and some time in hotels as it is much more appropriate to the overland style of travel.
CAMPING - Camping is always great fun and our vehicles are loaded with all the first class equipment needed. Campsites vary from established sites with all facilities to the occasional roadside stop or free camp. We use large two person tents and if you come alone, we?ll team you up with another group member.
HOTELS - We choose our hotels, guesthouses and hostels for their location, comfort, security and hygiene standards. All are located near the city centre usually within easy walking distance of services and facilities. Most rooms are on a twin, double or triple share basis with private bathrooms.
Accommodation is not included in the city of departure or arrival (unless within the specified tour dates). Passengers doing a combination tour will have accommodation paid for when passing through a joining city (2 nights).
You should allow US$25 to US$30 per day to cover food and accommodation during this time.
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