Iguaçu Falls
Argentina Pre-Tour Extension
November 12 - 15, 2005

GREAT WATER

It would be a shame to come all the way to South America and not see one of the world’s natural wonders: Iguaçu Falls. UNESCO named this place a World Heritage Site in 1986, and there are very few places on earth with which to compare it.
     This magnificent array of waterfalls is located in Southern Brasil in the state of Parana on the border between Argentina and Brasil. They stretch for 2.5 miles plunging 269 feet (82m) into the Iguaçu River. Numerous rocky and wooded islands on the edge of the escarpment over which the Iguaçu River plunges divide the falls into some 275 separate waterfalls or cataracts. The name of the falls comes from the Guarani Indian word meaning “great water.”

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Saturday, November 12, 2005
U.S. Departure

Our group flight on Aerolineas Argentinas departs Miami this evening at 8:35pm, arriving in Buenos Aires tomorrow morning. Our outfitters will assist you with add-on airfare to Miami if necessary.

Sunday, November 13, 2005
Arrival at Iguaçu Falls

Our group flight arrives in Buenos Aires at 7:25am this morning. We are now on a through flight directly to the Falls with just a refueling stop in Buenos Aires. The flight continues at 8:25am, landing at Iguassu Falls at 10:10am. We are met by our guide and transferred from the Argentina side of the Falls to our hotel in Brazil. The remainder of the day is free to explore the Brazilian side of the Falls, enjoy the amenities of the hotel, or simply to recover from jet lag.     (No Meals)

Monday, November 14, 2005
Brazilian Side of Falls / Macuco Safari

Enjoy a guided tour this morning of the Brazilian side of the Falls. After lunch experience one of the most amazing adventures of our entire journey—a thrilling speed-boat ride to the base of mighty Iguaçu Falls! The experience is named for the Macuco Trail in the Brazilian National Park, just three kilometers from Iguaçu Falls. We ride on an open-air wagon pulled by a jeep through this lush, subtropical ecosystem, then board our jetboats for the ride of your life! You will get wet! Next enjoy a visit to a bird sanctuary where you will see an amazing array of the most gorgeous birds from this region.
     This evening you have the option to attend a beautiful folkloric show with dinner. The cost of the dinner and show is $34.00     (Breakfast)

Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Argentine Side of Falls / On to Buenos Aires

This morning we cross into Argentina to see the Falls from an entirely different perspective. Here a open-air train system takes visitors to the various lookout points along the entire length of the waterfalls. At these stops a network of catwalks has been constructed, enabling you to walk along some absolutely breathtaking precipices with astonishing views. Prepare to get very wet from the spray as we peer into the Garganta do Diablo (Devil’s Throat).
     We transfer to the airport in time to grab a bite to eat before our flight to Buenos Aires, departing at 5:00pm and arriving at 6:50pm. Upon arrival we are met at the airport and transfered to our hotel. We will have just enough time to check in and then join the main group for the Welcome Dinner.      (Breakfast / Dinner)