Group Tour
Wonders of the New World
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Ewa Machnik
Travel specialist
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Save £200pp on Wonders of the New World (South America)
Valid for travel on 13 February 2025. Book by 23 December 2024.
For Ts&Cs and availability, please speak to one of our travel specialists.
Tour Highlights
Wonders of the New World
This tour offers an outstanding introduction to Argentina and Brazil. Experience Buenos Aires, Argentina's elegant capital and the birthplace of tango. Visit the awe-inspiring waterfalls of Iguazú, which thunder amid tropical jungle along the border. Then journey to flamboyant Rio de Janeiro to explore its celebrated landmarks up close, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Dates and prices
Itinerary
DAY 1: Fly to Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires
Evening flight from London (regional connections available) to Buenos Aires with British Airways. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
DAY 2: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Morning arrival. Transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 3 nights and enjoy a welcome dinner that evening. (D)
Accommodation:
Alvear Art Hotel
DAY 3: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Half-day tour of Buenos Aires, including the Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron is buried, and La Boca district, birthplace of the tango. (B)
Accommodation:
Alvear Art Hotel
DAY 4: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
At leisure or optional full-day trip to an estancia in the Pampas countryside. (B)
Accommodation:
Alvear Art Hotel
DAY 5: Fly to Iguazú / Iguaçu
Fly to Iguazú / Iguaçu
Fly to the Iguazú Falls. Visit the Brazilian side of these magnificent cataracts and stay for 2 nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú, with a privileged location inside the national park (upgrade to a falls-view room from £160). (B)
Accommodation:
Gran Melia Iguazú
DAY 6: Iguazú
Iguazú
Day at leisure to explore the Argentinian side, including the Devil's Throat, at your own pace. Experience the falls at dawn or sunset, when the park is closed to other visitors. (B)
Accommodation:
Gran Melia Iguazú
DAY 7: Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Fly to Rio and transfer to the Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Hotel (side ocean Copacabana view room) for 3 nights*. Upgrade to an ocean front room from £25. (B)
Accommodation:
Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
DAY 8: Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Morning visit to Corcovado Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. In the afternoon, visit Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car and enjoy a farewell drink at the end of your tour. (B)
Accommodation:
Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
DAY 9: Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Day at leisure. Optional excursions include the Tijuca rainforest, a visit to the botanical gardens or behind the scenes Carnival experience. (B)
Accommodation:
Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
DAY 10: Fly to London
Fly to London
At leisure (use of a day room at your hotel from £95 per person). Evening transfer to the airport for the flight to London with British Airways. (B)
Accommodation:
Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
DAY 11: Arrive London
Arrive London
Arrive in London (N).
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
DAY 1: Fly to Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires
Evening flight from London (regional connections available) to Buenos Aires with British Airways. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
DAY 2: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Morning arrival. Transfer to the Alvear Art Hotel for 3 nights and enjoy a welcome dinner that evening. (D)
Accommodation:
Alvear Art Hotel
DAY 3: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Half-day tour of Buenos Aires, including the Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron is buried, and La Boca district, birthplace of the tango. (B)
Accommodation:
Alvear Art Hotel
DAY 4: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
At leisure or optional full-day trip to an estancia in the Pampas countryside. (B)
Accommodation:
Alvear Art Hotel
DAY 5: Fly to Iguazú / Iguaçu
Fly to Iguazú / Iguaçu
Fly to the Iguazú Falls. Visit the Brazilian side of these magnificent cataracts and stay for 2 nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú, with a privileged location inside the national park (upgrade to a falls-view room from £160). (B)
Accommodation:
Gran Melia Iguazú
DAY 6: Iguazú
Iguazú
Day at leisure to explore the Argentinian side, including the Devil's Throat, at your own pace. Experience the falls at dawn or sunset, when the park is closed to other visitors. (B)
Accommodation:
Gran Melia Iguazú
DAY 7: Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Fly to Rio and transfer to the Hilton Copacabana Rio (side ocean Copacabana view room) for 3 nights*. Upgrade to an ocean front room from £25. (B)
Accommodation:
Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
DAY 8: Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Morning visit to Corcovado Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. In the afternoon, visit Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car and enjoy a farewell drink at the end of your tour. (B)
Accommodation:
Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
DAY 9: Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Day at leisure. Optional excursions include the Tijuca rainforest, a visit to the botanical gardens or behind the scenes Carnival experience. (B)
Accommodation:
Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
DAY 10: Fly to London
Fly to London
At leisure (use of a day room at your hotel from £95 per person). Evening transfer to the airport for the flight to London with British Airways. (B)
Accommodation:
Hilton Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
DAY 11: Arrive London
Arrive London
Arrive in London. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Stay inside Iguazú National Park & see the falls at dawn or sunset
- Visit colourful Caminito & Recoleta cemetery
- Take in spectacular views & the carioca atmosphere from your beachfront hotel in Rio de Janeiro
Important information
Locally escorted tour
This tour is led in each destination en route by a local tour guide.
Rio de Janeiro
* The 27 Feb 2025 departures includes 3 days/2 nights in Rio due to Carnival. If you would like to extend your stay to include the parade, please enquire about prices.
Private & tailor-made travel
This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. So, should you want to spend longer in a particular location, or add another experience or destination, we can make all the arrangements for you. Please contact our travel specialists for guideline prices.
Guaranteed departures
Where a tour date shows ‘Guaranteed departure’, this tour is guaranteed to run.
For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Dates and prices
Unless otherwise stated, the tour prices and upgrade supplements are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin/double room. The online price is a guideline price; your final quote may differ due to flight availability, and you may be asked to pay a flight supplement.
Leisurely activity level:
Relaxed walking, extra leisure time and short travel days, with occasional uneven terrain requiring good mobility
What's included
- Small group size - average 14 people (max 20)
- 5-star accommodation
- International flights with British Airways
- Internal flights
- Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour guides in each destination
- 8 breakfasts & 1 dinner
- Welcome dinner & a farewell drink
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Porterage at hotels
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- Extensions
- Extensions
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