11 Days • 11 Meals Sun-soaked beaches, scenic beauty and sophisti

11 Days • 11 Meals
un-soaked beaches, scenic beauty and sophisticated cities await you in South America.
Journey with us south of the equator to exotic
lands that will fill you with wonder!
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Departure Date
April 14-24, 2009
Iguassu Falls
Santiago, Chile
Santiago –
Chile’s Cosmopolitan Capital
Bordering the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by
the snowcapped Andes, Chile is recognized
throughout the world for its award-winning
wines, spectacular seafood and luscious fruits.
Your panoramic city tour of Santiago features
the Cathedral of Santiago, the Hippodrome,
O’Higgins Park and San Cristobal Hill, site of the
Statue of the Immaculate Conception. Join us
for an optional tour to the coastal town of Viña
del Mar known for its beautiful gardens and
oceanfront promenade.Then continue to nearby Valparaiso a port city christened by the
Spanish in 1536. Explore narrow, twisty street
and the historic city center. Or in Santiago, walk
in one of the city’s 32 barrios (neighborhoods)
and browse the local artisan shops for handicrafts
Buenos Aires, Argentina –
The “Paris” of South America
More European than South
American, Buenos Aires boasts
bustling
streets,
grand
avenues, old- world cafes and
stylish restaurants. This cosmopolitan capital and Argentina’s
largest city delights travelers
with magnificent architecture,
government palaces, colorful
neighborhoods and lovely
parks. Highlights of your city
tour include the National
Tango, the dance of Buenos Aires
Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral
and Colon Theater,one of the best opera
houses in Latin America. Visit the colorful La Boca neighborhood, now an
artist’s colony, and Palermo, an area that
combines architecture and history with
entertainment in its green spaces. Your
tour also includes a stop at La Recoleta,
one of the world's most beautiful cemeteries as well as an exclusive and elegant
neighborhood, where Evita is buried. On
one evening join an optional excursion
to a sensual Tango performance, the
dance of Buenos Aires.
Optional Excursion to Gaucho Country Gaucho horseman
Celebrate the spirit of Argentina's gaucho
who has galloped into the country's folklore. Come along as we visit a traditional
Estancia (ranch) on the wet pampas. Be
welcomed with “empanadas” and good
Argentine wines. After a hearty barbecue
lunch, enjoy an authentic performance
featuring folkloric songs, dance and
Gaucho horsemen.
Iguassu Falls – See this Natural Wonder
One of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders, Iguassu Falls is the
greatest spectacle of water and forest on Earth. Bordering both Argentina
and Brazil, this thundering cascade is more than two miles wide and over
240 feet high. White spray rises some 200 feet in the air, filled with multicolored birds that circle about the tree lined jungle.Walk along paths that
take you to the breathtaking landscape of Devil’s Throat.
La Recoleta, Buenos Aires
Day by Day
Day One
• Flight to Santiago, Chile
Day Two
• Arrive in Santiago and transfer to your hotel
• Sightseeing tour of Santiago including Cathedral of
Santiago and San Cristobal Hill
• Evening at leisure
Day Three
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Optional full day excursion to Viña del Mar and
Valparaiso
• Welcome dinner
Day Four
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Depart Santiago to Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Evening at leisure
Day Five
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Morning city tour of Buenos Aires including the
National Congress, Metropolitan Cathedral, Colon
Theater and La Recoleta district
• Optional evening excursion to a Tango Show
Day Six
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Optional guided excursion to Gaucho country -- visit a
typical Estancia (Ranch). Included BBQ lunch and a
colorful show and performance by the Gaucho horsemen
• Evening at leisure
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Pulsating with Excitement
Amid the lush green mountains and shimmering blue waters, Rio is known for its glorious beaches and beautiful women in bikinis.Visit the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, where the girl in the song was spotted! See the 200,000 seat Maracanã Stadium
where soccer is played. Travel to the top of the Corcovado Mountain aboard the cogwheel railway and see the city’s famous icon – the 125 foot high statue of Christ the
Redeemer while you admire panoramic vistas of the city. On your own, take a cable car
to Sugarloaf Mountain.Or stroll along the lively streets and enjoy the outdoor cafes and
samba music. Get an authentic taste of Rio culture with a farewell Churrascaria Dinner
featuring “Rodizio” style meats, accompanied by traditional Brazilian salads and side
dishes.
Day Seven
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Depart Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls with lunch
• Afternoon excursion of Iguassu, Argentina
• Overnight Iguassu Falls, Brazil
• Evening at leisure
Day Eight
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Morning excursion of Iguassu Falls, Brazil
• Depart Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
• Optional evening excursion to a Brazilian Samba show
Day Nine
Sugarloaf Mountain
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Morning excursion of Rio de Janeiro featuring
Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and Corcovado
Mountain with its famous statue of Christ the
Redeemer
• Optional excursion to Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car
• Farewell Churrascaria Dinner
Day Ten
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Transfer to Rio de Janeiro Airport for flights home
Day Eleven
• Arrive in the United States
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Iguassu Falls
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Days Two and Three – Hotel Plaza, San Francisco, Santiago, Chile
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Days Four through Six – Sheraton Libertador, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day Seven – Recanto Park Hotel, Iguassu Falls, Brazil
Days Eight and Nine – Windsor Excelsior Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Hotel Accommodations
Pacific Ocean
Join us as we venture to South America!
Santiago
Buenos Aires
Rio De Janeiro
Atlantic Ocean
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
11 Days • 11 Meals
Departure Date
April 14-24, 2009
Your tour includes:
• Services of a professional Tour Manager
• 11 Meals (2 dinners, 1 lunch and 8 breakfasts)
• Free round trip airport transfers upon arrival
when air is provided by Mayflower Tours
• $55 in Mayflower Money
• Guaranteed Share Program
Per Person Land Twin Rates
Early Bird Price
Reserve by
1/31/2009
$1,899*
Regular Price
Reserve after
1/31/2009
$1,999
Single room add $845
*Savings details: Prices are applicable for new reservations based
on Early Bird Prices listed. This offer is valid in conjunction with
current Mayflower Money and Referral Rewards. No other savings
offers apply.
Please add $165 per person to cover various
departure and arrival taxes.
Taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change.
Please call for air rates and schedules
from your departure city
Passport & Visas
Each U.S. citizen must have a valid
passport. Expiry date of passports
should be at least 6 months after the
return date of tour. If you don’t have
a passport, call our office and we’ll
tell you how to apply for one. Some
countries require visas for entry by U.S. citizens.
We will send visa applications and instructions if a
visa is required for your tour. Holders of non-U.S.
passports should contact their nearest consulate
and inquire about the necessary passport or visa
documentation required for entry into the countries
visited. NOTE: Due to airline security measures, your
passport name must match your airline ticket name
and your tour reservation name or you may be
denied aircraft boarding.
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