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Day 1  Buenos Aires                
Bienvenido! Welcome to Buenos Aires. Argentina’s stunning capital is peppered with European influences but owns its deep-rooted Latin soul. You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your feature stay accommodation, the fabulous Tango de Mayo Hotel in the heart of the city. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at the hotel at 6pm, where you’ll meet your leader and fellow travellers. After the meeting, learn what local life looks like in Buenos Aires and head to the home of a porteno (inhabitant of Buenos Aires) for a traditional Asado feast.  

Day 2  Buenos Aires  
This morning you’ll discover Buenos Aires’s history, cultural influences and iconic sites during a walking tour with your leader. First stop is the Plaza de Mayo then walk around La Boca and its ‘Caminito’ district, before moving on to the lesser-known Barracas neighbourhood. The afternoon is free for further explorations. Regroup in the evening for a true taste of Argentine culture.    

Day 3  Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu        
This morning, transfer to the airport and board a flight to Puerto Iguazu in Argentina. Powerful, captivating and completely beautiful, coming face to face with the Iguazu Falls is sure to leave you awe-struck. You will spend the next two days exploring the falls in depth, seeing them from both the Argentinian and Brazilian side.

Day 4  Puerto Iguazu        
Rise and shine for an early departure to the Argentinian side of the falls today, where you will be able to get up close to this incredible feat of nature. This afternoon you will have the special opportunity to join your leader for a visit to a Guarani community, one of the few remaining original inhabitants of the region. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Day 5  Puerto Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro
Cross the border into Brazil this morning and take an included flight from Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro. Once you have transferred to your hotel and settled in, join your leader on an orientation walk to get a feel for this lively city and learn a little about its layered history. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace.  

Day 6 Rio de Janeiro  
Today you’ll get to know the sights and sounds of Rio during a full-day tour with your leader. Visit Corcovado Mountain for expansive views over the city from the base of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Finish the day with a walking tour of the Port area, which is recognized for its historical significance to the African slave trade in Brazil. You’ll be joined by a local guide from the Pretos Novos Institute (Institute of Research and New Black Memory) during your walk who will illuminate the history of slavery and resistance in the area. This evening you may like to round off your adventure with a final dinner with your group.                

Day 7 Rio de Janeiro  
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning.