Behold the hundreds of thundering cascades that comprise Iguazu Falls and see firsthand the diversity of Brazil’s culture in a jungle community of indigenous Guarani.
Special Note: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Note: Due to the amount of walking over varying terrain on this program, it is not suited for guests who utilize a wheelchair, walker or scooter
DAY 1
After disembarking the ship in Buenos Aires, meet your guide and begin an enlightening tour of the city with a stop at La Biela Cafe. Highlights along the way will include the presidential palace known as Casa Rosada, the colonial town hall and the neoclassical Cathedral, where the remains of national hero General Jose San Martin lie.
Then, it’s on to the neighborhood La Boca, where you will meander along El Caminito, a street full of expressive brightly colored buildings. You will also pass through the affluent Palermo neighborhood and past the Recoleta Cemetery, which holds thousands of grandiose mausoleums including Eva Peron’s.
Check-in at your hotel and have some time at leisure for lunch and to freshen up before being treated to a dinner and tango show. You can expect an extravaganza as costumed dancers and singers passionately perform to live tango music in the city where this art form originated.
You will then return to the hotel.
DAY 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the domestic airport for the flight to Iguazu. Large luggage not needed for the Iguazu trip should be stored at the hotel.
After flying into the Iguazu airport, you will transfer to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls National Park.
Lunch at Porto Canoas Restaurant or similar.
Following lunch, enjoy an excursion with a motorized boat cruise. You will enjoy a quiet walk through the jungle until we reach the pier, where we will board the boats and sail along the Iguazú canyon to the foot of the Brazilian waterfalls.
After the zodiac, take an elevator to the base of the waterfalls and stop just above the river level and admire the majestic Iguazu Falls from a footbridge of 1,000 meters
Later that afternoon, you will transfer back to the hotel for dinner and to spend the evening.
NOTE: Dry bags are provided for belongings. The zodiac loading area is not accessible to wheelchairs. There are approximately 100 steps down / up to reach the boats with no ramps. The zodiac tour is optional and any guests wishing to remain ashore can do so. There are shaded areas and benches to sit on throughout the park. Guests may wish to carry some dry clothing or bring a bathing suit to change into after this adventure.
NOTE: When crossing the border between Argentina and Brazil, changing vehicles will be required due to border-crossing regulations. There may be a wait at the border depending on how many others are crossing at the same time.
DAY 3
Transfer to Iguazu National Park to visit one of the wonders of the world, the impressive Garganta Del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), where the Iguazu River crashes down almost 80 meters forming many rainbows. You will reach this fantastic sight through a unique train ride on the Eco-Train (1000-meter footbridge from the train station to the Garganta del Diablo).
Lunch will be served inside the National Park at La Selva Restaurant, or similar.
Finalize your visit to this wonderful spot, walking through the upper and the lower circuits of the National Park, by catwalks and observatories, appreciating these wonderful waterfalls from different angles.
In time, you will transfer to the Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas for the evening. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
DAY 4
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will visit a community of indigenous Guarani people. As you walk the surrounding jungle trails, a member of the community will describe some of the Guarani beliefs and legends. You will also learn how they use medicinal plants to naturally treat illnesses.
In time, you will visit a temple deeper in the jungle and learn about Guarani rituals of initiation and baptism. To enhance your understanding of this special culture, you will also visit homes in the community and see animal traps and traditional crafts made from natural materials.
After the visit, transfer to a local restaurant for lunch.
You will then transfer to the airport for the return flight to Buenos Aires. Upon landing in Buenos Aires, you will proceed to the same hotel where you stayed on Day 1. Guests will be reunited with any luggage that was left in storage. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.
DAY 5
After breakfast at the hotel and check out you will be transferred to the Buenos Aires International Airport based on the flight details provided. Should you have a later flight, luggage may be stored at the hotel until your transfer.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
• Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.
• Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.
• The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
• A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1
8:00am Disembark the ship in Buenos Aires
9:30am Buenos Aires sightseeing tour with stop at La Biela Cafe for a light snack
2:00pm Check-in at your hotel – afternoon at leisure, lunch on own
6:30pm Dinner and Tango Show at Aljibe Tango House or similar venue
12:00am Return to your hotel
Overnight at Alvear Art Buenos Aires or similar
DAY 2 – timings below are subject to actual flight details – this is a sample itinerary
7:00am Buffet breakfast at the hotel
10:00am Transfer to the Buenos Aires domestic airport
10:30am Check in for the flight to Iguazu
11:55am Fly to Iguazu (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:50pm Arrival into Iguazu and Transfer to the National Park
Lunch at Porto Canoas Restaurant or similar
3:00pm Foz do Iguazu Falls and join the Macuco Safari (Zodiac Ride)
6:30pm Transfer to the hotel
7:00pm Time at leisure
8:30pm Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at the Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas or similar
DAY 3
7:00am Buffet breakfast at the hotel
7:30am Transfer from the Hotel to Iguazu Falls National Park
8:00am Visit to Iguazu Falls – Devil’s Throat
12:00pm Lunch at La Selva Rest or similar
1:00pm Visit the Upper and Lower Circuits
6:30pm Transfer to the hotel
7:30pm Time at Leisure
8:30pm Dinner at Hotel
Overnight at the Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas or similar hotel
DAY 4 – timings below are subject to actual flight details – this is a sample itinerary
7:00am Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check-out
8:00am Visit a Guarani community
11:30am Lunch at a local restaurant (depending on flight schedule this lunch may be replaced with a boxed lunch)
12:15pm Transfer to the Airport
2:30pm Fly to Buenos Aires (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
5:00pm Transfer to your hotel and check-in
Dinner at leisure and on own
Overnight at Alvear Art Buenos Aires or similar
DAY 5
From 7:30am Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Check-out time at the hotel
12:00pm Transfer to the Buenos Aires International Airport based on the flight details provided
Extra Nights:
• All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
• If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 5 of your program.
Transfers:
? All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.
? Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
? Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.
Expected Weather
Seasons in South America are exactly opposite of those in North America. Rain can fall at any time of the year. Hot humid climate should be expected during the summer (December-March)
Avg High 90°F
Avg Low 65°F
Mean 74°F
What to Bring
Light, loose clothing as well as mosquito repellant are recommended. A bathing suit or waterproof clothing, as well as comfortable, rubber-soled shoes are also recommended at the falls, as the pathways can be uneven in places, and you are very likely to get wet from the spray of the falls. Hat and sunglasses, cash for personal expenses, light layered clothes, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, any needed medication, and changing clothes.
Currency
The official Argentine currency is the Argentinian Peso.
Electricity
220 volts A.C. (50 Hz). We recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if required.
Luggage
As you will be flying on a domestic flight, the luggage restrictions are as follows:
• 5kg/11lbs of carry-on luggage
• 15kg / 33lbs of checked-in luggage
Any excess luggage will be stored at the hotel in Buenos Aires, where you will receive it upon your return. Be sure to bring necessary medications, valuables and documents with you.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at Oceania Cruises at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Documents and Visa Requirements
A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for both Brazil and Argentina, as you will be crossing the border between the two countries. Nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States will need to apply for a visitor visa (e-visa) online prior to traveling to Brazil.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase, otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
Boeing 737/800 (116-134 seats) // Airbus 320 (120-180 seats) // Boeing 737/700 (136 seats)
Accommodations
Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas
Rodovia Br 469, Km 32, s/n Parque Nacional Iguassu National Park, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Phone: +55 21 3500-0293
Alvear Art Hotel
Suipacha 1036, C1008 CABA, Argentina
Phone: +54 11 4114-3400
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*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
Land cost Includes
? 2 nights at the Alvear Art Buenos Aires including breakfast or similar hotel
? 2 nights at the Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas including breakfast or similar hotel
? Transfers
? Half-day Buenos Aires sightseeing
? Dinner and tango show
? Excursion to Argentine falls and entrance fee
? Brazilian falls with a Macuco Safari Zodiac boat
? Visit a local Guarani community
? Porterage for luggage
? Economy-class flights between Buenos Aires and Iguazu – direct flights not guaranteed
? Meals per the itinerary
? Local escort to accompany the group throughout
? English-speaking guides on tours
? Excess luggage storage in Buenos Aires while the group is in Iguazu
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Land cost Excludes
? Any hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar
? Any meals or beverages not mentioned above
? Gratuities to drivers and guides
? Visa fees
? Excess or overweight luggage fees
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
