Day 1 Thu Depart Heathrow by Varig Airlines to Rio de Janeiro via Sao Paulo, arriving on Friday. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Fri to Day 4 Sun In order to savour the heady atmosphere of Rio, a half day orientation tour is included to see the world famous landmark, the Sugar Loaf Mountain, with panoramic views over Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and the distant islands beyond. You will also go up by cog railway to the huge statue of Christ the Redeemer.

Day 5 Mon Fly to the south west of Brazil to the magnificent waterfalls of Iguaçu. Transfer to hotel for two nights.

Day 6 Tue Full day at leisure to discover these spectacular water falls which border Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. The word ‘Iguaçu’ means ‘Great Waters’ in Guarani and it truly is one of the world’s largest natural wonders. A total of 275 falls cascade over a precipice almost two miles wide giving rise to clouds of rainbow spray from the waters below.

Day 7 Wed Fly to Buenos Aires. Transfer to hotel for three nights.

Day 8 Thu to Day 9 Fri Enjoy a variety of sightseeing in Buenos Aires, the ‘Paris of South America’, including a half-day city tour to visit the beautiful gardens of Palermo Park, the old quarters of the artistic district of San Telmo with its colonial charm and cobbled streets and the Recoleta cemetery where the city’s wealthiest families are buried. Don’t miss where the embalmed body of Eva Peron (Evita) rests! We have also arranged a full-day tour to take you out into the Pampas, home of the gauchos and you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional Tango show.

Day 10 Sat Varig flight to Heathrow via Sao Paulo arriving Sunday or extend your stay in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires.