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An incredible introduction to Brazil and Argentina, this 10 day, 8 night tour offers a fantastic insight into some of the best these countries have to offer. This extraordinary tour combines natural wonders, tropical jungles, world famous beaches and vibrant cities.
Depart London on your scheduled flight to Rio de Janeiro International Airport via Sao Paulo.
On arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to settle in and relax.
Spend the morning on a half day tour of the city including a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, a natural peak situated on a peninsula at the mouth of a bay, and one of Rio's most famous icons. Take a ride in a cable car to the 394 metre summit for breathtaking views over the surrounding beaches and bays including the well-known Copacabana Beach. Enjoy the rest of the day as free time to further explore this beautiful city and perhaps stop to try some 'acai', a local deliciously healthy fruit, at one of the city's thousands of juice bars found on every corner you turn.
This morning's tour takes you to Corcovado Mountain in Tijuca Forest, site of the magnificent Christ the Redeemer statue. Considered to be the largest art deco statue in the world, the impressive figure standing 30 metres tall and arms stretching 28 metres wide, is a symbol of Brazilian Christianity overlooking the city. The afternoon is at leisure, you may choose to take a stroll along Ipanema beach or explore the beautiful Botanical Gardens.
The morning is free before you take your flight to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. We suggest you take a trip to Santa Teresa, a bohemian neighbourhood where the Portuguese Royal Family used to reside in the eighteen hundreds. On arrival in Iguazu, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will spend the night.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, Iguazu National Park is home to incredible waterfalls with 275 jumps of water falling from an average height of 70 metres. On today's tour you will explore the routes of the Upper Circuit, Lower Circuit and Devil's Throat. The Lower Circuit is a trail of just under one mile and allows you to get closer to some of the smaller waterfalls. From the Upper Circuit you will be able to enjoy stunning panoramic views and the top of the majestic falls. The infamous Devil's Throat is where the largest volume of water descends from Iguazu and from the catwalk here you will really be able to feel the intensity of the almighty thunder.
This morning, cross back into Brazil to see this side of Iguazu National Park. Take in the amazing views of San Martin Island and three of the most impressive jumps of the falls before getting to a further viewpoint with a perfect view of the Devil's Throat just 150 metres away. In the afternoon you will transfer to the airport in order to catch your flight to Buenos Aires where you will be met and taken to your hotel.
Today's morning tour of the city starts in the historic Plaza de Mayo, the site of the 1810 revolution and now a hub of political life. From here you will see the Casa Rosada government palace and its famous balcony where Eva Peron used to address the people. Later you will reach the picturesque and colourful neighbourhood of La Boca with its famous street 'Caminito' whose architecture reflects the European influence of the late 19th century. After this, head to the modern Palermo neighbourhood with its elegant residences, finally reaching the district of Recoleta, the most sophisticated neighbourhood in Buenos Aires. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure; perhaps see a Tango show which your guide will be able to organise for you at an additional cost.
Enjoy a day at leisure to take in the city at your own pace. We recommend a visit to the Malba Museum to learn about Latin America arts or a drink at one of the vibrant bars in Plaza Serrano - ask for an 'alfajores', a soft delicate cookie filled with dulce de leche.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK via Sao Paulo.
UK passport holders are not currently required to obtain a visa prior to travel for either Brazil or Argentina - this will be granted on arrival for stays of up to 90 days.
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras. To arrange your travel insurance with Holiday Extras, please call 0800 781 4237 and quote 'WK830' for preferential rates. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24-hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
If booking more than 10 weeks before departure a deposit of €300pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 10 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 10 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
All flights are operated by Latam. Each passenger is entitled to 23kg of hold luggage and hand luggage not exceeding 56cm x 45cm x 25cm in size. Flight times are for guidance only and are subject to change. It is compulsory to recheck luggage in Sao Paulo when connecting with a domestic flight.
IMPORTANT: Please note that final flight details will be confirmed on your final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 10 days before departure. A printed E-ticket is no longer required at check-in, all you need to do is present your passport to the staff at the desk and your boarding pass will be given to you.
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
This tour is accessible to most people with an average level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot, and includes some climbing of stairs and getting on and off coaches. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
The minimum number of travellers in your group will be 10, and the maximum will be 40. If in the unlikely event there are less than 10 people booked on your tour date, we will endeavour to reduce any disruption to your holiday and try to operate your tour with lower passenger numbers. If we are not able to operate your departure date then you may be asked to change to a different date and a full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
This is a fully escorted tour, meaning that you will be met on arrival and will be accompanied by a local guide throughout the tour, ensuring that you have first-hand knowledge at all times.
The currency in Brazil is the Brazilian Real, known as BRL. The currency in Argentina is the Argentine Peso, known as ARS. However, US Dollars are also widely used throughout both countries. Cash machines are available in all the major cities to withdraw money in the local currency.
You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any personal purchases, such as souvenirs, laundry and extra drinks and snacks as well as your lunch and dinner on each day. Approximately £300-£400 per person should be sufficient for the tour.
| Depart UK | Arrive UK | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Dates | |||
| 30 Apr 2023 | 09 May 2023 | SOLD OUT | |
| 21 May 2023 | 30 May 2023 | SOLD OUT | |
| 04 Jun 2023 | 13 Jun 2023 | €2799.00 | |
| 09 Jul 2023 | 18 Jul 2023 | €2911.00 | |
| 17 Sep 2023 | 26 Sep 2023 | €2799.00 | |
| 01 Oct 2023 | 10 Oct 2023 | SOLD OUT | |
| 29 Oct 2023 | 07 Nov 2023 | €2463.00 | |
| 12 Nov 2023 | 21 Nov 2023 | €2575.00 | |
| 2024 Dates | |||
| 03 Mar 2024 | 12 Mar 2024 | €3023.00 | |
| 17 Mar 2024 | 26 Mar 2024 | €3023.00 | |
| 21 Apr 2024 | 30 Apr 2024 | €3079.00 | |
| 28 Apr 2024 | 07 May 2024 | €3023.00 | |
| 19 May 2024 | 28 May 2024 | €3023.00 | |
| 02 Jun 2024 | 11 Jun 2024 | €2911.00 | |
| 07 Jul 2024 | 16 Jul 2024 | €3023.00 | |
| 15 Sep 2024 | 24 Sep 2024 | €2911.00 | |
| 29 Sep 2024 | 08 Oct 2024 | €2799.00 | |
| 27 Oct 2024 | 05 Nov 2024 | €2575.00 | |
| 10 Nov 2024 | 19 Nov 2024 | €2687.00 | |
Unfortunately, we do not have any places with no single supplements on this tour. However, if you are happy to share with another passenger of the same gender, then let us know at the time of booking and we will endeavour to find you a travelling partner. Alternatively, please ask about our single supplement prices in order to book your own twin room
If the group departure dates are not suitable for you and you would prefer a more personal and flexible experience then you can choose to book a private guide for your tour at a reasonable supplement.
Brazilian Real
13 Hours
15 °C / 33 °C
Portuguese
Weather can vary quite considerably throughout the year, so please familiarise yourself with the climate charts below.
Good.
First class, well situated.
As a single traveller, I was particularly impressed that the single person surcharge was reasonable and you meet up with other people
I think max 20 travellers for this tour.
Arena Leme in Rio was brilliant hotel, very clean and staff helpful. Check into hotel was very good and easy.
Breakfast was excellent.
St Martin Iguazu Falls.
Restaurant was very good and food excellent
Kenton Palace Buenos Aires
Excellent hotel and check in went really well.
Staff always ready to help.
A really fabulous holiday first time we have travelled with Mercury and will not be the last.
The tour did exactly what it said and was very well delivered.
All tour guides were excellent and were always in hand to help advise and point in the right direction for eating .
Cannot speak highly enough of this tour
Restaurant food was really good.
Room was excellent well laid out and very clean.
Excellent
Perfect views and great restaurants just outside the hotel
Excellent location for all hotels used.
Arena Leme in Rio.. excellent view from room, brilliant selection for breakfast.
San Martin Ignacio... Beautiful location. Breakfast adequate, a la cart very good. Excellent bird sanctuary next door.
Kenton Palace Buenos Aires... Excellent location, spacious room with bath and shower !
Very good tour, overall very satisfied. All the tour guides have been excellent and very helpful!
An excellent, good value tour.
Excellent tour guide, very informative. Brilliant when needed help.
We had a good holiday thanks.
Hotel in Rio: Windsor Leme: Excellent. Fantastic views, very large room and bathroom.Very clean. Breakfast superb. Check in very good. 2 large double beds.
Hotel in Iquazu: San Martin. OK but not English 4 star. Clean and tidy. Breakfast OK.
Reception staff slow and not particularly efficient, but OK for time we were there.
Hotel: in Buenos Aires. Kenton Palace. Excellent. Good breakfast, reception staff good. rooms superb. Very large rooms with 2 double beds. Bathroom first clas, separate bath and shower and toilet.
Hotel. in Montevideo: Once again not English 4 star and whilst convenient for the city, as we all had rear view rooms with awful views. Breakfast good
A good standard
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