Rio Carnival Buenos Aires and Mendoza
Brazi Packages
DAY BY DAY Itinerary
Day 1 - Fri, Feb 20th 2009– Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Reception at the Galeao International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, assistance with your baggage and private transportation to your hotel.
Early check in will be requested but will only be provided if available at check-in.
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Day 2 - Sat, Feb 21st 2009 – Full day Tour with BBQ lunch
Here in Rio de Janeiro, one of the happiest city in the planet you will enjoy a few days with sun, beaches, beautiful people all around, great hotels, restaurants, delicious food and the unique warmth of the Cariocas.
Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the Cosme Velho railroad station, crossing over to the traditional residential district of that same name. You will disembark and take a cogwheel train that will ride you up the 710 meters to the statue of Christ. To reach the top of Corcovado Hill, the train crosses the largest urban forest of the planet.
The Tijuca Forest is located at the heart of Rio de Janeiro and it separates the South and North zones of the city. The 20-minute ride gives you just enough time to prepare yourself mentally for what is waiting at the top. In the meantime, enjoy the lush scenery and take in some of that fresh mountain air of the Tijuca Forest.
We will continue visiting Sugar Loaf, in the Urca district, on the way back towards Copacabana. The cable car trip is in two stages: The first goes to Urca Hill, 220 meters high, and then a short walk to the other side leads you to the second station for the next part of the ride, up to the top of Sugar Loaf itself. The top of Sugar Loaf, 396 meters high, has been landscaped and includes several pathways and a bar.
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Day 3 - Sun, Feb 22nd 2009 – Rio de Janeiro First Carnival Parade
The Brazil Carnival Party really starts today.
On Sunday the first Carnival Parade will take place, filling out the Sambodrome with thousands of visitors and locals willing to experience the most attractive and colorful celebration on Earth.
At around 5 P.M you will be transferred from your hotel to the Sambodrome. Where you will find your pre-reserved seats.
Enjoy this full night of party, celebration, color, music and dance with the presentation of some of the most famous Samba Schools.
At around 4 to 5 in the morning your transfer will be ready to take you back to the hotel.
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Day 4 – Mon, Feb 23rd 2009 – Rio de Janeiro Second Carnival Parade
Today Monday will take place the Second Parade of Samba Schools for Rio Carnival 2009.
At around 5 P.M you will be transferred from your hotel to the Sambodrome. Where you will find your pre-reserved seats.
A night full of party, celebration, color, music and dance with the presentation of some of the most famous Samba Schools.
At around 4 to 5 in the morning your transfer will be ready to take you back to the hotel.
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Day 5 – Tue, Feb 24th 2009 – Leisure day in Rio de Janeiro Carnival
After a full weekend of party, relaxing at the beach sounds like a great plan.
Enjoy Ipanema and Copacabana Beach, take the Rio de Janeiro Sun, taste the Carioca’s flavors in the many restaurant options you will find.
Just relax and have fun, you are in the Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2008.
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Day 6 – Wed, Feb 25th 2008 – Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.
Time to fly to Buenos Aires.
Free morning at your leisure and late afternoon transfer to the Galeao Airport for your flight to Argentina.
Reception at the Ezeiza airport, assistance with your baggage and privately guided transportation to your hotel.
If you want to request an early check in please let us know.
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Day 7 - Buenos Aires City Tour and Tango Show
Privately guided Half day, City Tour in Buenos Aires.
To discover the beauty of Buenos Aires we will visit it’s Civic Center, the impressive National Congress Building and the May Square (Plaza de Mayo), surrounded by the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the City Hall from colonial days. We will visit as well the famous Colon Theater, one of the world’s best-known opera houses and the cultural price of the Portenos. Next we will tour the traditional San Telmo with its Flea Market. A stop at La Boca, home of the first Italian immigrants where you will observe the picturesque and colorful architecture. Finally we will go to La Recoleta, the city’s most exclusive district full of elegant boutiques, gourmet restaurants and side walk cafes under the ficus (Gomeros).
At around 7pm will start your night Tango Show.
Tango in Argentina is definitely Folk Music. This part of the Argentinean culture can be witnessed in the paved streets of San Telmo or in the famous "Tanguerias" where besides of getting drunk with the music and dance, you can taste the best meats in Argentine Cuisine.
VIP seating, menu and wines.
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the Tangueria and enjoy a delicious dinner.
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Day 8 - Buenos Aires, Fiesta Gaucha at a Estancia
Buenos Aires, Full Day, Tour Fiesta Gaucha.
Departure at around 9Am. You shouldn't avoid visiting a typical Argentinean Estancia to enjoy the Empanadas (pie) and the Parrillada Criolla (BBQ) with the most exquisite wines.
At the Estancia you will experience the live music, Tango dances and a demonstration of the skills of the Argentinean cowboys.
You can also participate of a horse back ride or a sulky ride.
Estancias are located at around 100 kilometers from Buenos Aires.
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Day 9 – Train of the Coast with Navigation to Tigre and Delta
Buenos Aires, Full Day, Private Tour to Tigre with Lunch, train and sailing.
On the way to Tigre, situated at 30 km from Buenos Aires, we will visit the Northern residential suburbs of the city, starting at del Libertador Ave., we will see the Presidential House at Olivos.
At this stage, we will take the Coast Train, from where we will enjoy the landscape of luxurious residences and mansions opposite the Río de la Plata, and we will descend in San Isidro, where the romanticism of a still alive history still remains.
Upon arriving in Tigre, we will take a Catamaran or boat, from where we will have a splendid view of the Parana river, an area of 14000 sq km of subtropical forest conformed by thousands of isles.
The tour starts with the traditional Tigre trip and finishes with an excellent lunch at “Puerto Madero”.
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Day 10 – From Buenos aires to Mendoza
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your next flight to Mendoza.
Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
At noon you will have a speech with the wines specialist that will be our guide along our tour who will introduce us to the local wines.
After lunch, you will visit the city trying to familiarize with the local culture, key aspect to understand the wine process.
Dinner at Francesco with wine testing.
Return to your hotel.
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Day 11 – Mendoza and wineries
Breakfast and departure to the Productive Oasis in Mendoza.
You will visit 3 or 4 wineries.
At noon enjoy a typical lunch with wines of the house.
The visit will end with a introductory course to the wine testing technique with our enologist who will show us the world of wines, the process and techniques of elaboration, the importance of the cork in the bottle and the use of the glasses to taste the wines.
At sunset in the Andes, we will arrive and check in at Posada Club Tapiz and will enjoy a dinner at Cena Terruño with directed wine tasting.
OVERNIGHT AT CLUB TAPIZ.
Day 12 - Mendoza
Breakfast and departure towards the Uco Valley and visit to 3 wineries, Salentein, Lurton and lunch at Andeluna or Altus where you will enjoy the exquisite Argentinean beef with the wines of the house.
At sunset in the Andes, we will arrive and check in at Posada Club Tapiz and will enjoy a dinner at Cena Terruño with directed wine tasting.
OVERNIGHT AT CLUB TAPIZ.
Day 13 – Mendoza back home
Breakfast and departure towards the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires and back home.
END OF THE PROGRAM.
