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and meet new people on one of our singles trips or vacations to South America.
We will match you with a roommate if you choose- Guaranteed!
and meet new people on one of our singles trips or vacations to South America.
We will match you with a roommate if you choose- Guaranteed!
Erik's Adventures LLC is a registered tour operator and will work with individuals, group clients, and also with travel agents
Erik's Adventures LLC is a registered tour operator and will work with individuals, group clients, and also with travel agents
Feb 17th Rio de Janeiro (D)
Met on arrival and transfer to your Hotel to rest and unwind. Check in at hotel is 2.00pm.
This evening meet the other single travelers on your tour and enjoy a welcome dinner at Churrascaria Barra Grill - Churrasco is the Portuguese word for barbecue and churrascaria refers to a barbecue house, but unlike anything you’ve ever seen before - anywhere. Imagine all your favorite cuts of charbroiled meat served without end. Add to that a cornucopia of salads and side dishes, then heavenly desserts. And you’ve got a general idea of what a churrascaria is all about.
Overnight at stay at Hotel Mirador Rio (standard room)
Feb 18th Rio de Janeiro (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning at leisure
Afternoon half day tour visiting the Corcovado and beaches
Transfer to Cosme Velho Station to board a cog-train, ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain. The train ride takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest's lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city.
Disembarking at the top of Corcovado and proceed up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. The Christ of Corcovado is’ Rios <javascript:GoLoc(3,20);>, best-known icon and tourist landmark due to its worldwide popularity. It’s a concrete statue of 98 ft whose wide open arms seem to embrace the whole city. It was built by Hector Da Silva Costa with Paul Landowsky's assistance.
After this unforgettable panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, you will descend by train passing by some of Rio's beaches.
Return to the hotel. Evening at leisure to explore Rio's nightlife!
Overnight at stay at Hotel Mirador Rio (standard room)
Feb 19th Rio de Janeiro (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Morning at leisure or you may take an optional tour
Optional Tour - Jeep TourUS$ 44 per person
This tour has been conceived to take you off the beaten track, a chance to experience Rio in close contact with nature. Rio features something unique for a big city: it hosts 7,900 acres of rain forest at easy reach. Known worldwide for its exuberant vegetation, the park of Tijuca Forest is a preserved part of the Atlantic Forest situated right inside the city of Rio de Janeiro. This tour takes you through the mountains of Rio and into the dazzling green world of the Tijuca National Park surrounded by mountains and rich in streams and waterfalls; it is the ideal place for you to breathe in the natural perfume and listen to the chorus of its fauna. Touring is done from open-top Jeep along winding picturesque paved roads, followed by a one hour walk through the forest trails to be "at one" with nature in this pristine setting." You are advised to wear light clothing, walking shoes and sun protection. Jeeps have cover in case of rain.
This afternoon enjoy a sunset tour to visit Sugar Loaf.
Drive along the beaches and head for Sugar Loaf, take the panoramic cable cars up to the top for a breathtaking view of this most wonderful city at sunset. Bring enough film to capture al the nuances of light as twilight approaches over Corcovado, Guanabara Bay, sister city Niteroi, downtown and the beaches.
Return to your hotel
Optional - Rio by Night (BBQ Dinner and Samba Show) US$ 122 per person
Start with a wonderful dinner at a barbecue restaurant. Thereafter proceed to a nightclub for a Folklore and Carnival Show, a lively and colourful extravaganza of wonderful costumes, skilled dancers, graceful & pretty mulatto girls and the hot beat of the Brazilian samba rhythm, featuring more than a hundred artists. The final apotheosis is a memorable display of the dazzling costumes used in the Carnival Parade. (Drinks are not included during dinner)
Overnight at stay at Hotel Mirador Rio (standard room)
Feb 20th Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls (B/D)
Breakfast at hotel
This morning your singles travel group will transfer to the airport to board your flight to Iguassu
Met on arrival and transfer to hotel in Brazilian side.
This afternoon proceed to visit the Brazilian side of the falls.
Leave your hotel by coach and cross Iguassu National Park as far as the Brazilian Falls. Walk along the paths following cascades and then walk along the catwalk that leads very close to the bottom of the Devil's Throat. You will enjoy magnificent views. Take an elevator up to the road, and board the coach for your return transfer to the hotel.
This evening enjoy a buffet dinner at Hotel Bourbon with 01 non-alcoholic drink
Overnight at Hotel Bourbon Cataratas OR Das Cataratas
Feb 21st Iguassu Falls / Buenos Aires (B)/(D)
Brazilian breakfast at the hotel
This morning proceed to visit the Argentinean side of the falls.
After a quick customs check, cross the Tancredo Neves bridge over the Iguassu River, which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil. Once in Argentina, tour takes a scenic highway up the Argentinean Iguazu National Park. Tour starts with ample time to visit Argentinean falls. Stop at the Visitors' Centre and proceed from there to the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades, to the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls. Thereafter take the Ecological Jungle Train that leads you to and from the most impressive observation point of the falls - The Devil’s Throat.
This afternoon your singles travel group will transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires
Met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. This evening the group's dinner is at your hotel restaurant.
Overnight at Dazzler Tower Hotel (standard room)
Feb 22nd Buenos Aires (B)
Buffet breakfast at Hotel
For this morning proceed on a city tour of Buenos Aires with a stop at Café Tortoni
Your tour starts with a visit to San Telmo, the best kept historical neighborhood and eldest district of Buenos Aires. Here you have time to stroll around Plaza Dorrego, where you can find many antique shops. On Sundays Plaza Dorrego is a "MUST", as an antique market takes place here. If you have not found the right souvenir, you will surely be able to get it here. Also enjoy couples dancing the Tango in the streets. Next stop is La Boca, a most colorful area. At the famous street Caminito you will meet painters offering their Tango pictures.
Continue your tour and visit the Avenida de Mayo that runs into the Plaza De Mayo, which is surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (first City Hall, built during Spanish rule). At the other end of Avenida de Mayo see the Congress building.
Stop at the oldest literati Café of the city, the famous Café Tortoni for a cup of coffee and delicious croissants.
Passing Colon Theatre, one of the world's best known opera houses and the cultural pride of the "porteños" (as the inhabitants of Buenos Aires are commonly called), continue to Palermo with its beautiful parks, the City Zoo, Botanical Garden, Argentine Horse Track and National Polo Fields. Palermo is beautiful for its artificial lakes. At the end of the tour l visit Recoleta area, one of the city’s glamorous spots. Here you will find the Municipal Cultural Center, elegant boutiques and excellent restaurants, surrounded by centennial trees. On the cemetery of Recoleta you will find the grave of Eva Duarte who became famous as Eva Perón (Evita). The more relevant personalities of Argentina’s history rest in Recoleta: politicians, explorers, priests, leaders, writers and poets. La Recoleta is a necropolis itself. The mausoleums, pantheons, tumulus and vaults reflect the architectural diversity emerging from the different cultural tendencies Argentina incorporated in its formation as a nation. The cemetery is considered to be one of the most impressive monuments of Argentina’s past.
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight at Dazzler Tower Hotel (standard room)
Feb 23rd Buenos Aires (B)/(D)
Buffet breakfast at Hotel
Day at leisure to enjoy the optional tours:
Half day Tigre - Delta, Rio de la Plata
Cost per personUS$44
The Tigre Delta with its rivers, streams and numerous green islands is one of the most attractive areas for visitors. The continuous sediment of the Paraná River, which gives the river and estuary their particular brownish-red color, forms the Delta islands.
You will drive through the northern district and outskirts of the city to get to Tigre, a charming resort where a great number of summer residences, yachting and rowing clubs concentrate the weekend activities of many "porteños". You will enjoy a boat excursion along the innumerable channels of the Paraná-Delta to see some of the hundreds of islands covered with luxuriant vegetation. The main forest is called the white mount and is composed by ceibos (National Flower), willows, banana trees and alamos.
Full Day Fiesta Gaucha Estancia Santa Susana with BBQ lunch
Cost per person US$95
By the end of the last century, Mr. Francisco Kelly, of Irish ancestry, named these lands “Santa Susana”, to pay homage to his wife, Susana Caffrey.
The estancia is located in the district of Campana, close to “Los Cardales” town, in the province of Buenos Aires.
It covers an area of 1200 hectares; mostly dedicated to agriculture and for the last ten years it has been a tourist resort.
Guests will be welcomed and will enjoy typical “criollas” meals followed by a show of tango and folk dances, as well as modern melodies.
The most distinctive feature will be the guided visit to the Spanish-colonial style “casco”, which holds an authentic museum of that period.
Horse rides will show you the charm of Argentine countryside, its scenarios, its cultivated lands and the incomparable wild aroma.
The day will end with some typical activities of an estancia: regional games as the “carrera de sortijas”.
This evening enjoy farewell Dinner followed by a Tango Show at Piazzolla Tango
Buenos Aires is the land where the roots of Tango were first planted. Piazzolla Tango, located in the historic Guemes Gallery, speaks to the soul of the people of Buenos Aires. The Gallery responds to lovers of this urban, soulful music from the very beginnings up to the present, revitalized, modernized tango created by the famous Astor Piazzolla. Here at Piazzolla Tango, you can feel the spirit of this city with its harmony, music, and dance, with its expression, and flavor, plus savor the many documented testimonies, friendships and good moments.
Overnight at Dazzler Tower Hotel (standard room)
Feb 24th Depart Buenos Aires (B)
Buffet breakfast at Hotel
This is the last day to spend time with your South America singles travel group.
Day at leisure to visit the local street markets which are only open on Sundays.(Hotel check out is at 12 noon) You may enjoy the services of a hospitality room which will be available for the entire group until its time to transfer to the airport.
Transfer to International Airport to board your flight back home.
“End of tour”
Land Cost:-US$ 2,195 per person sharing twin.
US$ 695 single supplement for private room for duration of trip
Land Cost Includes:
¶Plane Tickets between Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls / Buenos Aires
¶Accommodation for 7 nights at specified hotels or similar on twin sharing basis (4 star hotels)
¶Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: B - breakfast, L - lunch & D - dinner
¶Transportation - air-conditioned vehicles
¶Baggage handling/porters at airports and hotels.
¶Sightseeing tours as specified in the above itinerary
¶Qualified English speaking local tour guides
¶One time entry fees - cable car to Sugar Loaf, Corcovado train fee and National Park fees for Argentine/Brazilian side of the falls in Iguassu.
¶Tour Director from the US to accompany the singles group
Authentic Churrasco Barbecue Dinner in Rio
Dinner and Tango Show in Buenos Aires
Land Cost Excludes:
¶Airport taxes
¶Visa fees.
¶Tips & Gratuities
¶Extra visits and meals not indicated.
¶Optional activities
¶Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry
¶Personal medical and travel insurance.
Met on arrival and transfer to your Hotel to rest and unwind. Check in at hotel is 2.00pm.
This evening meet the other single travelers on your tour and enjoy a welcome dinner at Churrascaria Barra Grill - Churrasco is the Portuguese word for barbecue and churrascaria refers to a barbecue house, but unlike anything you’ve ever seen before - anywhere. Imagine all your favorite cuts of charbroiled meat served without end. Add to that a cornucopia of salads and side dishes, then heavenly desserts. And you’ve got a general idea of what a churrascaria is all about.
Overnight at stay at Hotel Mirador Rio (standard room)
Feb 18th Rio de Janeiro (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning at leisure
Afternoon half day tour visiting the Corcovado and beaches
Transfer to Cosme Velho Station to board a cog-train, ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain. The train ride takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest's lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city.
Disembarking at the top of Corcovado and proceed up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. The Christ of Corcovado is’ Rios <javascript:GoLoc(3,20);>, best-known icon and tourist landmark due to its worldwide popularity. It’s a concrete statue of 98 ft whose wide open arms seem to embrace the whole city. It was built by Hector Da Silva Costa with Paul Landowsky's assistance.
After this unforgettable panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, you will descend by train passing by some of Rio's beaches.
Return to the hotel. Evening at leisure to explore Rio's nightlife!
Overnight at stay at Hotel Mirador Rio (standard room)
Feb 19th Rio de Janeiro (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Morning at leisure or you may take an optional tour
Optional Tour - Jeep TourUS$ 44 per person
This tour has been conceived to take you off the beaten track, a chance to experience Rio in close contact with nature. Rio features something unique for a big city: it hosts 7,900 acres of rain forest at easy reach. Known worldwide for its exuberant vegetation, the park of Tijuca Forest is a preserved part of the Atlantic Forest situated right inside the city of Rio de Janeiro. This tour takes you through the mountains of Rio and into the dazzling green world of the Tijuca National Park surrounded by mountains and rich in streams and waterfalls; it is the ideal place for you to breathe in the natural perfume and listen to the chorus of its fauna. Touring is done from open-top Jeep along winding picturesque paved roads, followed by a one hour walk through the forest trails to be "at one" with nature in this pristine setting." You are advised to wear light clothing, walking shoes and sun protection. Jeeps have cover in case of rain.
This afternoon enjoy a sunset tour to visit Sugar Loaf.
Drive along the beaches and head for Sugar Loaf, take the panoramic cable cars up to the top for a breathtaking view of this most wonderful city at sunset. Bring enough film to capture al the nuances of light as twilight approaches over Corcovado, Guanabara Bay, sister city Niteroi, downtown and the beaches.
Return to your hotel
Optional - Rio by Night (BBQ Dinner and Samba Show) US$ 122 per person
Start with a wonderful dinner at a barbecue restaurant. Thereafter proceed to a nightclub for a Folklore and Carnival Show, a lively and colourful extravaganza of wonderful costumes, skilled dancers, graceful & pretty mulatto girls and the hot beat of the Brazilian samba rhythm, featuring more than a hundred artists. The final apotheosis is a memorable display of the dazzling costumes used in the Carnival Parade. (Drinks are not included during dinner)
Overnight at stay at Hotel Mirador Rio (standard room)
Feb 20th Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls (B/D)
Breakfast at hotel
This morning your singles travel group will transfer to the airport to board your flight to Iguassu
Met on arrival and transfer to hotel in Brazilian side.
This afternoon proceed to visit the Brazilian side of the falls.
Leave your hotel by coach and cross Iguassu National Park as far as the Brazilian Falls. Walk along the paths following cascades and then walk along the catwalk that leads very close to the bottom of the Devil's Throat. You will enjoy magnificent views. Take an elevator up to the road, and board the coach for your return transfer to the hotel.
This evening enjoy a buffet dinner at Hotel Bourbon with 01 non-alcoholic drink
Overnight at Hotel Bourbon Cataratas OR Das Cataratas
Feb 21st Iguassu Falls / Buenos Aires (B)/(D)
Brazilian breakfast at the hotel
This morning proceed to visit the Argentinean side of the falls.
After a quick customs check, cross the Tancredo Neves bridge over the Iguassu River, which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil. Once in Argentina, tour takes a scenic highway up the Argentinean Iguazu National Park. Tour starts with ample time to visit Argentinean falls. Stop at the Visitors' Centre and proceed from there to the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades, to the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls. Thereafter take the Ecological Jungle Train that leads you to and from the most impressive observation point of the falls - The Devil’s Throat.
This afternoon your singles travel group will transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires
Met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. This evening the group's dinner is at your hotel restaurant.
Overnight at Dazzler Tower Hotel (standard room)
Feb 22nd Buenos Aires (B)
Buffet breakfast at Hotel
For this morning proceed on a city tour of Buenos Aires with a stop at Café Tortoni
Your tour starts with a visit to San Telmo, the best kept historical neighborhood and eldest district of Buenos Aires. Here you have time to stroll around Plaza Dorrego, where you can find many antique shops. On Sundays Plaza Dorrego is a "MUST", as an antique market takes place here. If you have not found the right souvenir, you will surely be able to get it here. Also enjoy couples dancing the Tango in the streets. Next stop is La Boca, a most colorful area. At the famous street Caminito you will meet painters offering their Tango pictures.
Continue your tour and visit the Avenida de Mayo that runs into the Plaza De Mayo, which is surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (first City Hall, built during Spanish rule). At the other end of Avenida de Mayo see the Congress building.
Stop at the oldest literati Café of the city, the famous Café Tortoni for a cup of coffee and delicious croissants.
Passing Colon Theatre, one of the world's best known opera houses and the cultural pride of the "porteños" (as the inhabitants of Buenos Aires are commonly called), continue to Palermo with its beautiful parks, the City Zoo, Botanical Garden, Argentine Horse Track and National Polo Fields. Palermo is beautiful for its artificial lakes. At the end of the tour l visit Recoleta area, one of the city’s glamorous spots. Here you will find the Municipal Cultural Center, elegant boutiques and excellent restaurants, surrounded by centennial trees. On the cemetery of Recoleta you will find the grave of Eva Duarte who became famous as Eva Perón (Evita). The more relevant personalities of Argentina’s history rest in Recoleta: politicians, explorers, priests, leaders, writers and poets. La Recoleta is a necropolis itself. The mausoleums, pantheons, tumulus and vaults reflect the architectural diversity emerging from the different cultural tendencies Argentina incorporated in its formation as a nation. The cemetery is considered to be one of the most impressive monuments of Argentina’s past.
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight at Dazzler Tower Hotel (standard room)
Feb 23rd Buenos Aires (B)/(D)
Buffet breakfast at Hotel
Day at leisure to enjoy the optional tours:
Half day Tigre - Delta, Rio de la Plata
Cost per personUS$44
The Tigre Delta with its rivers, streams and numerous green islands is one of the most attractive areas for visitors. The continuous sediment of the Paraná River, which gives the river and estuary their particular brownish-red color, forms the Delta islands.
You will drive through the northern district and outskirts of the city to get to Tigre, a charming resort where a great number of summer residences, yachting and rowing clubs concentrate the weekend activities of many "porteños". You will enjoy a boat excursion along the innumerable channels of the Paraná-Delta to see some of the hundreds of islands covered with luxuriant vegetation. The main forest is called the white mount and is composed by ceibos (National Flower), willows, banana trees and alamos.
Full Day Fiesta Gaucha Estancia Santa Susana with BBQ lunch
Cost per person US$95
By the end of the last century, Mr. Francisco Kelly, of Irish ancestry, named these lands “Santa Susana”, to pay homage to his wife, Susana Caffrey.
The estancia is located in the district of Campana, close to “Los Cardales” town, in the province of Buenos Aires.
It covers an area of 1200 hectares; mostly dedicated to agriculture and for the last ten years it has been a tourist resort.
Guests will be welcomed and will enjoy typical “criollas” meals followed by a show of tango and folk dances, as well as modern melodies.
The most distinctive feature will be the guided visit to the Spanish-colonial style “casco”, which holds an authentic museum of that period.
Horse rides will show you the charm of Argentine countryside, its scenarios, its cultivated lands and the incomparable wild aroma.
The day will end with some typical activities of an estancia: regional games as the “carrera de sortijas”.
This evening enjoy farewell Dinner followed by a Tango Show at Piazzolla Tango
Buenos Aires is the land where the roots of Tango were first planted. Piazzolla Tango, located in the historic Guemes Gallery, speaks to the soul of the people of Buenos Aires. The Gallery responds to lovers of this urban, soulful music from the very beginnings up to the present, revitalized, modernized tango created by the famous Astor Piazzolla. Here at Piazzolla Tango, you can feel the spirit of this city with its harmony, music, and dance, with its expression, and flavor, plus savor the many documented testimonies, friendships and good moments.
Overnight at Dazzler Tower Hotel (standard room)
Feb 24th Depart Buenos Aires (B)
Buffet breakfast at Hotel
This is the last day to spend time with your South America singles travel group.
Day at leisure to visit the local street markets which are only open on Sundays.(Hotel check out is at 12 noon) You may enjoy the services of a hospitality room which will be available for the entire group until its time to transfer to the airport.
Transfer to International Airport to board your flight back home.
“End of tour”
Land Cost:-US$ 2,195 per person sharing twin.
US$ 695 single supplement for private room for duration of trip
Land Cost Includes:
¶Plane Tickets between Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls / Buenos Aires
¶Accommodation for 7 nights at specified hotels or similar on twin sharing basis (4 star hotels)
¶Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: B - breakfast, L - lunch & D - dinner
¶Transportation - air-conditioned vehicles
¶Baggage handling/porters at airports and hotels.
¶Sightseeing tours as specified in the above itinerary
¶Qualified English speaking local tour guides
¶One time entry fees - cable car to Sugar Loaf, Corcovado train fee and National Park fees for Argentine/Brazilian side of the falls in Iguassu.
¶Tour Director from the US to accompany the singles group
Authentic Churrasco Barbecue Dinner in Rio
Dinner and Tango Show in Buenos Aires
Land Cost Excludes:
¶Airport taxes
¶Visa fees.
¶Tips & Gratuities
¶Extra visits and meals not indicated.
¶Optional activities
¶Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry
¶Personal medical and travel insurance.
Rio, Buenos Aires & Iguassu Falls Singles Explorer Tour- February 17-24, 2008
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