Escorted Tours 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

LATIN AMERICA 81 For full tour itineraries, please visit us online at www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours South Pacific Peru Brazil Chile Argentina Lima Sacred Valley Cusco Santiago Puerto Varas Bariloche Buenos Aires Iguazu Falls Rio de Janeiro Machu Picchu < <        1 Number of nights Coach Air Boat Rail 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 DAY 13: BARILOCHE TO BUENOS AIRES B/D Depart today for your flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 14: BUENOS AIRES B Today’s tour leads you from the city square at Plaza de Mayo past the architectural wonders of Avenida de Mayo. Continue on to the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo before visiting the alleyways and cantinas of La Boca and the apartments of Puerto Madero. Explore the extraordinarily ornate gravestones of Recoleta’s Cemetery before returning to your hotel. DAY 15: BUENOS AIRES B/D Enjoy a day of leisure followed by a night of merriment with an evening dinner and tango show at historic El Querandi restaurant. Witness traditional dance and enjoy local food and wine in a traditional setting. DAY 16: BUENOS AIRES TO IGUAÇU FALLS B/D After breakfast, catch your flight to Iguaçu Falls, Brazil, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of World. Upon arrival, journey to the mighty waterfalls and experience this natural phenomenon from the Brazilian side. Marvel at the islet of San Martin and Devil’s Throat, the U-shaped section of the waterfall. DAY 17: IGUAÇU FALLS B/L After breakfast, a day trip takes you into Argentina to experience Iguaçu Falls. Marvel at its thundering waters as you walk along elevated footbridges to observation points with sweeping views, then make your way to Devil’s Throat. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the Brazilian side. DAY 18: IGUAÇU FALLS TO RIO DE JANEIRO B/D After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure. DAY 19: RIO DE JANEIRO B This morning, travel to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain for a fantastic view of Rio de Janeiro and Copacabana Beach. Travel to Corcovado where Rio’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks the city. DAY 20: RIO DE JANEIRO B/D Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the sights of Rio, perhaps joining the sun-seekers on Ipanema Beach or exploring the city’s beautiful cathedrals. Tonight’s farewell dinner at a barbeque steakhouse marks the end of your tour. DAY 21/22: RIO DE JANEIRO TO THE UK B Depart Rio de Janeiro on your overnight flight back to the UK via São Paulo, or continue on to your chosen extension. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner FOR YOU TO KNOW: No visa is required when travelling to Peru, Brazil, Chile and Argentina, however travel insurance must be obtained before travel. Tips: We recommend you allow approximately £42pp for the duration of your tour. Optional excursions are at an additional cost. A local tax called Ecotasa of approximately AR$45 per person per night is to be paid to the hotel in Bariloche upon check in or check out. Rio De Janeiro Iguacu Hills Bariloche Puerto Varas BUZIOS BEACH STAY 4 nights 3 ★ B&B from £689 or 4 nights 4 ★ B&B from £899 Located 100 miles from Rio de Janeiro, this former fishing village offers expanses of emerald water, over 17 white sand beaches and a picturesque cobbled waterfront and streets, earning it the well-deserved title of ‘Brazil’s St. Tropez’ Visit our website to learn more about our extensions. EXTEND YOUR TOUR DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES 2022 DEPARTURES AT 2021 PRICES CONTACT US FOR DATES • Prices based on flights from London Heathrow to Peru with LATAM Airlines (via São Paulo) • Regional departures available • A single supplement starts from just £969 VISIT FOUR COUNTRIES IN ONE TOUR 05 Nov 20 £4,629 14 Jan 21 £4,749 11 Feb 21 £4,529 11 Mar 21 £4,549 22 Apr 21 £4,549 20 May 21 £4,449 03 Jun 21 £4,699 02 Sep 21 £4,649 30 Sep 21 £4,849 04 Nov 21 £4,699