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Classic South America
Wings of the Condor
An exploration of Brazil, Argentina & Chile 23 days London to London Days 1 to 3. Rio de Janeiro [B (Day 3 only)] Depart on the overnight flight to Rio, where you spend the next two nights at the South American Copacabana Hotel, close to both Copacabana and Ipanema. Rio is surrounded by long golden beaches, the Atlantic laps at it from all corners and the wonderful Tijuana National Park is on its outskirts. Visit the park and take the cable car up the aptly named Sugarloaf Mountain, before finishing up on top of Corcovado next to the world famous statue of Christ.
Days 6 to 8. Ibera Marshlands [B, L (Days 7 & 8 only), D] Today you cross into Argentina and continue south for five hours through the lush and fertile lands of the missionary region before arriving in the Ibera Marshlands. These marshes cover an area of 9,000 square kilometres most of which sees very few visitors. You will be based near the small town of San Juan Poriahu and stay in a traditional working Estancia, Pousada San Juan Poriahu. Wildlife-viewing in and around the marshlands is excellent. You will be able to explore on foot, by canoe or even on horseback and you may hope to see Black Caiman, Boa Constrictor and Capybara. Day 9. Buenos Aires [B]
Days 10 & 11. Valdez Peninsula [B] Today you fly to Trelew, two hours south of Buenos Aires - this is the gateway to Patagonia and to the wildlife of the Valdes Peninsula. Embark on a full day guided excursion around the peninsula and a half day tour to the Magellenic Penguin colony at Punta Tombo. Wildlife you may see on the peninsula includes Elephant Seals, Orca, and Southern Right Whales, Guanaco and Patagonian Foxes. You stay in the centrally located Hotel Valdes, in the coastal town of Puerto Madryn. Days 12 to 14. El Calafate [B] Return to Trelew for the flight to Rio Gallegos and then drive across the windswept plains to the small lakeside town of El Calafate, for a 3-night stay at Posada Los Alamos. This is the jumping off point for visits to the brilliant white glaciers of Perito Moreno and Upsala as well as to the many lakes and mountains of Los Glaciars National Park. Wildlife you may see here includes Blacknecked Swan, Black-Chested Buzzard and Andean Condor.
Days 4 & 5. Iguazu [B] After breakfast you transfer by air to the mighty Iguazu Falls where you spend two nights at the Sheraton Hotel.
Depart for the town of Posadas to fly to Buenos Aires on the Atlantic coast where you spend the night at The Claridge. Visit the colourful district of La Boca, the antique stores in San Telmo or if you prefer, just relax in one of the many parks or by the dockside.
Brazillian Sunset
Machu Picchu
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