Pre Hotels & Land Tours for Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lima/Machu Picchu (Callao), Peru (2024)

Behold the hundreds of thundering cascades, including roaring Devil’s Throat, 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.

DAY 1

After flying into the Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, you will be met near the luggage claim area and transferred to your hotel for the night.

The day and evening will be at leisure with all meals on your own.

Check in at the hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed. If your flight arrives early in the day, you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee immediate check-in.

Note: Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.

DAY 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the International 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 Iguazu Falls National Park to visit one of the wonders of the world.

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

Walk back to the hotel, where Dinner will be served.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Argentinian Side of the Iguazu Falls 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-metre 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, you will proceed to your hotel.

You will then spend the evening admiring all qualities of tango in its different expressions with first category dancers and singers as well as a tango orchestra, enjoy and "feel" this music at its utmost while having a Dinner at the Tango House.

You will then return to the hotel.

DAY 5

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will begin an enlightening tour of Buenos Aires. Highlights along the way will include Main Square Plaza de Mayo surrounded by 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.

You will then transfer to the pier to embark the ship.

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. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further 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.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrival of your international flight.

Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel.

3:00pmcheck-in at the hotel.

The remainder of the day and evening at your leisure.

Dinner on your own.

Overnight at the Alvear Art Buenos Aires or similar

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2 – timings below are subject to actual flight details

7:00amBuffet Breakfast at the Hotel

8:00amTransfer to the Buenos Aires domestic airport

8:15amCheck in for the flight to Iguazu

9:45amFly to Iguazu (flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:30amArrival into Iguazu and Transfer to Foz do Iguazu National park

1:00pmLunch at Porto Canoas or similar

2:00pmVisit Foz do Iguazu National park and join the Macuco Safari (Zodiac Ride)

6:30pm Transfer to the hotel

7:00pmTime at Leisure

8:30pmDinner at the hotel

Overnight at the Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas or similar

DAY 3

7:00amBuffet Breakfast at the hotel

7:30amTransfer to Iguazu Falls National Park

8:00amVisit to Iguazu Falls – Devil’s Throat

12:00pmLunch at La Selva or similar

1:00pmVisit the upper and lower circuits

6:30pmTransfer to the hotel

7:30pmTime at Leisure

8:30pmDinner at Hotel

Overnight at the Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas or similar

DAY 4 – timings below are subject to actual flight details

7:00amBuffet breakfast at the hotel and check-out

8:00amVisit a Guarani community

11:30amLunch at a local restaurant

12:15pm Transfer to the Airport

2:30pmFly to Buenos Aires (flight details TBA and subject to change)

5:00pmArrival into Buenos Aires and Transfer to the hotel and check-in

8:30pmDinner and Tango Show at La Ventana Tango House or similar

12:00amReturn to the hotel

Overnight at the Alvear Art Buenos Aires or similar

DAY 5

7:30amBuffet breakfast at hotel

10:00amCheck-out. Buenos Aires sightseeing

2:00pmApproximate arrival at the port and embark the ship

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 RSSC 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.

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 Buenos Aires Hotel

Suipacha 1036, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Phone: +54 11 4114-3400

*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.

NOTE:

•Please note that in case of staying in a property located on the Brazilian Side, guests when crossing the border have to change vehicles due to local regulations.

•Brazilian Vehicles are not allowed to pick up guests at the Argentinian Airport.

•Argentinian Vehicles are not allowed to enter the Brazilian National Park.

•Migration procedures have to be done when crossing the border from Argentina to Brazil and vice versa.

•Bringing a passport is mandatory.

Land cost Includes

•2 nights at the Alvear Art Buenos Aires Hotel 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 as per detail

•English-speaking guides on tours

•Excess luggage storage in Buenos Aires while the group is in Iguazu

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival 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 if required

•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 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.

Experience Buenos Aires like a local porteño by watching a traditional tango performance, visiting atmospheric neighborhoods and enjoying an Argentine asado of grilled meats at country ranch.

DAY 1

After flying in to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, you will proceed through Customs and claim your luggage. You will then be met and transferred your hotel.

Check-in is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed. If you are arriving early, you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee immediate check-in.

The remainder of the day will be at your leisure, and lunch and dinner will be on your own.

DAY 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will spend the day at a traditional estancia ranch in the countryside, a beautiful land that is home to the gaucho. The owners will be your hosts, and during your stay they will regale you with stories about the differences between modern country life and country life years ago.

Lunch will be a hearty asado of grilled meats with empanadas, accompanied by excellent Argentinean wines. The entertainment will be just as outstanding. You will enjoy folk songs and dances, equestrian activities and an extraordinary demonstration of traditional gaucho skills, such as ring races and horse races and games.

Following your time at the estancia, you will return to the hotel to spend the evening. Dinner will be on your own.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will begin a half-day sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires, starting in the neighborhood La Boca, where you will view El Caminito, a street that is an open-air museum of sorts full of brightly colored buildings. Some claim the tango originated here around 1870, and tango dancers are often seen performing impromptu in the streets.

Continuing on, you will pass the city hall and Metropolitan Cathedral, which is adorned with frescoes and elaborate artwork. You will also see Casa Rosada, the executive mansion. President Juan Peron and his wife Eva, more affectionately known as Evita, delivered numerous speeches from the balcony.

Then, it’s on to the affluent La Recoleta neighborhood and the Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place for Argentina’s wealthy and powerful. It holds thousands of grandiose mausoleums containing the remains of generals, sports figures and most famously Evita.

A snack at Café Tortoni follows. "El Gran Cafe Tortoni", founded in 1858, is the oldest coffee shop in the whole country. With a very rich history, it is visited at all times by intellectuals, politicians and artists. This historic cafe has served as the artistic and intellectual capital of Buenos Aires since 1858, hosting notable guests such as Jorge Luis Borges.

After touring the city, you will return to your hotel for lunch on your own.

Your evening will be spent watching an authentic tango performance over dinner. Although the exact origin of the tango is unclear, there is no denying that the sultry dance is mesmerizing. The rhythmic music and mournful lyrics are just as alluring, as they often tell a story of lust, betrayal and loneliness. You don’t have to speak the language to feel the passion of tango.

After the tango performance, you will return to the hotel for the evening.

DAY 4

After breakfast and check out, transfer to the ship for embarkation.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further 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.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Fly into Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel for a 3:00pm check-in.

The remainder of the day and evening is at your leisure.

Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Overnight at the Alvear Art Buenos Aires or similar

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

7:00amBuffet Breakfast at your hotel

8:30amDeparture to Rosario de Areco

10:00amVisit San Antonio de Areco town before visiting the Estancia

11:30amTransfer to the Estancia, arrival and reception with Empanadas

12:30pmBBQ Lunch

2:00pmGaucho Skills Demonstration

3:00pmFolklore Dance Performance and Tea with petit fours

4:00pmTransfer to your hotel

5:30pm Arrival at the hotel, the remainder of the day is at your leisure

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at the Alvear Art Buenos Aires or similar

DAY 3

7:00amBuffet Breakfast at the hotel

9:30amBuenos Aires Sightseeing with a stop at Caminito Street

11:00amDepart Caminito Street and drive to Plaza de Mayo

(May Square) driving through San Telmo

11:30amStop at a traditional cafeteria (Café Tortoni or similar) for a beverage

12:30pmTransfer to Recoleta and visit the Cemetery

2:00pmDrive through Palermo Quarters and return to the hotel

Lunch and free time at leisure

8:00pmDepart from your hotel for dinner and Tango Show

12:00amReturn to your hotel

Overnight at the Alvear Art Buenos Aires or similar

DAY 4

7:30amBuffet breakfast at your hotel and check out

11:00amTransfer to the ship for embarkation

Expected Weather

Seasons in South America are the opposite of those in North America. Rain can fall at any time of the year. A hot and humid climate should be expected during the summer (December-March).

Avg High 90°F

Avg Low 65°F

Mean 74°F

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes, hat, sunglasses, smart casual attire for the Tango Show, weather appropriate clothes for the Ranch activity, as well as hat and sunglasses.

Currency

The official Argentine currency is the Argentinean Peso.

Electricity

220 volts A.C. (50 Hz). We recommend that you bring your own travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required.

Accommodations

Alvear Art Buenos Aires Hotel

Suipacha 1036, Buenos Aires, Argentina ?

Phone: +54 11 4114-3400

*We will only substitute a hotel in unforeseen situations. If a hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel(s) listed in this program will be used.

Program includes

•3 nights at the Alvear Art Buenos Aires Hotel or similar hotel

•3 Breakfasts

•1 lunch including unlimited local wine, soft drinks and water

•1 dinner including unlimited soft drinks and water and ½ bottle of wine per person

•English-speaking guide on tours

•Luggage porterage for up to 2 pieces of luggage per person

•Current VAT as per local laws and regulations

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes

•Meals or beverages not specified

•Gratuities to guides and drivers

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

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 should 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 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space will be released.

Experience the extraordinary natural beauty and wildlife of South America during this memorable journey to Iguazú Falls - one of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Iguazú River Delta is located in the center of a sub-tropical forest spanning 457,000 acres and possesses unique characteristics that have made it an important economic and ecological reserve for its neighboring countries. On this pre-cruise adventure you will visit the northeastern section of Argentina - an area that is inhabited by over 400 different varieties of birds and marks one of the most beautiful landscapes of the world.

80m high and 3km wide, the Iguazú Falls span the border between Argentina and Brazil and is made up of many cascades that generate vast sprays of water producing one of the most spectacular waterfalls known to mankind.

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: The majority of this program is wheelchair accessible however the program as a whole can be strenuous for guests with limited mobility. There are flights, on and off coaches, trains, boats, and lots of walking. Each person should evaluate his/her own abilities before signing up.

DAY 1

Arrive into the Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires. You are met near the luggage claim area and transferred to your hotel for the night.

The day and evening are at your leisure with all meals on your own.

Check in time is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have the rooms available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed. If you are arriving early you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee immediate check-in.

Overnight at Alvear Art Buenos Aires Hotel or similar

DAY 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the Domestic Airport to board your flight to Iguazú.

*We recommend you pack one light overnight bag per person. Allowance: one checked bag per person maximum 15 kg/33lbs and one carry on per person maximum 5kg/11lbs. Any excess luggage will be stored at the hotel in Buenos Aires where you will receive it upon your return.

The name Iguazú means Great Waters in Guarani. This natural wonder is taller and twice as wide than Niagara Falls and combines 275 falls in a massive, magnificent cascade stretching for nearly 1.7 miles. Situated on the border between Argentina and Brazil, its waters pass over lush, sub-tropical greenery. One of the most breathtaking sights you may see during your tour is the fluttering of more than 700 species of butterflies that make this area their home.

Upon arrival, you will be met by your local guide and then transferred to Iguazú Falls National Park. A buffet lunch will be served at La Selva Restaurant or similar shortly after your arrival.

Following lunch, enjoy a motorized boat cruise (zodiacs) which allows you to view the falls from water level and get close enough to feel the spray and energy created by this great mass of falling water. Please note that you will get wet on the zodiacs. Along the way, your guide will explain all about the trees, birds, falls and more. Note: 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.

After the zodiac tour, check-in at your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax before dinner.

Dinner is included at the hotel.

DAY 3

After breakfast at the hotel, 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).

You will enjoy a moderate walk through one of the circuits of the National Park on the Argentine Side. Along the way traverse over catwalks, get amazed with the amazing views of the waterfalls. Lunch will be provided before your transfer to the Iguazú Airport. Upon your arrival to Buenos Aires you will be transferred to your hotel where you will be reunited with any luggage that you stored.

You will then spend the evening admiring all qualities of tango in its different expressions with first category dancers and singers as well as a tango orchestra, enjoy and "feel" this music at its utmost while having a dinner during a tango show.

Overnight at Alvear Art Buenos Aires Hotel or similar

DAY 4

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After checking out you will get acquainted with Buenos Aires on a half day sightseeing tour highlighting the city’s major neighborhoods and attractions. Points of interest along the way are the Main Square Plaza de Mayo surrounded by the Casa Rosada (the Presidential Headquarters), the Cabildo (Colonial Town Hall) and the Cathedral. You will also drive to Caminito and see the colorful roads of La Boca, famous for its multi-color tin houses. Later drive through the elegant Barrio Norte on your way to the Recoleta Cemetery which is an above ground cemetery lined with mausoleums and statues. Finally, you will visit Palermo with its magnificent mansions and parks. .

You will then transfer to the pier to embark the ship.

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. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further 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.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrival of your international flight.

Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel.

3:00pm Check-in

The remainder of the day and evening at your leisure

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at Alvear Art Buenos Aires Hotel or similar

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2 – below timings subject to change based on actual flight schedule

7:00amBuffet breakfast at the hotel and check-out

8:00amTransfer to the Domestic Airport

8:15amCheck-in for your flight

9:45amFly to Iguazú (flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:30amArrival in Iguazú and transfer to Iguazú Falls National Park

1:00pmEnjoy lunch at La Selva Restaurant or similar

2:00pmVisit Iguazu Falls and Great Adventure (zodiac ride)

6:30pmTransfer to your hotel

7:00pmTime at leisure at the hotel

8:00pmDinner at your hotel

Overnight at the Melia Iguazu Hotel or similar

DAY 3 – below timings subject to change based on actual flight schedule

7:00amBuffet breakfast at your hotel and check-out

7:30amTransfer to Iguazú National Park

8:00amVisit to Iguazu Falls – Devil’s Throat

12:00pmLunch

1:00pmTransfer to the airport

1:30pmArrive at the airport and check-in

2:30pmFly to Buenos Aires (flight details TBA and subject to change)

4:15pmArrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel

5:00pmTransfer to the hotel

8:30pmDinner and Tango Show

12:00amReturn to the hotel

Overnight at Alvear Art Buenos Aires Hotel or similar

DAY 4

7:30amBuffet breakfast at hotel

10:00amCheck-out. Buenos Aires sightseeing

2:00pmApproximate arrival at the port and embark the ship

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, comfortable, rubber-soled shoes, and a light rain jacket as well as mosquito repellant are recommended. Hat and sunglasses, cash for personal expenses, light layered clothes, sunscreen, comfortable Walking Shoes, any needed medication, changing clothes (the Great Adventure goes below the cascades and guests get wet), and Swimsuit.

Note: The pathways can be uneven in places and you are very likely to get wet from the spray of the falls.

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. Don’t forget to bring any medications, valuables and documents with you.

Aircraft type (subject to change): Boeing 737/800 (116-134 seats) // Airbus 320 (120-180 seats) // Boeing 737/700 (136 seats)

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 OCI 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 Oceania Cruises 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.

A visa is required to United States, Canadians, Australians citizens who wish to cross the border to Brazil. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

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.

Accommodations:

Melia Iguazu Resort and Spa

Ent A Parque Nacional Iguazú S/N, N3370 Cataratas del Iguazú, Misiónes, Argentina

Phone: +54 3757 49-1800

Alvear Art Hotel

Suipacha 1036, C1008 CABA, Argentina

Phone: +54 11 4114-3400

*We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards. If you are not notified of any changes before your sailing, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in the program.

Program includes:

•Transfers

•English speaking guide

•1 night at Melia Iguazu Resort and Spa or similar hotel – breakfast and taxes included

•2 nights at the Alvear Art Hotel or similar hotel – breakfast and taxes included

•Excursion to Argentine Falls + Zodiac Tour

•1 Lunch at La Selva Restaurant (1 soft drink included)

•1 Dinner at the Melia (1 soft drink and ½ bottle of wine included)

•1 Lunch before transfer to airport

•1 dinner and tango show in Buenos Aires (soft drinks and wine included)

•Buenos Aires half day sightseeing tour

•Gratuities for luggage handling

•Economy class flight tickets from Buenos Aires to Iguazú and back to Buenos Aires – direct flights not guaranteed

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided

Program Excludes:

•Any meals or beverages not specified above

•Gratuities to guides and drivers

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar

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, and gravel or 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. Weather appropriate clothing, hats, sunglasses, and flat comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

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 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Explore the wilds of the Argentine Patagonia by ascending Mount Frias in a 4x4 vehicle and enjoying the wonders of Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno Glacier.

Note: Due to the adventurous nature of this program and the amount of walking over uneven terrain, we do not recommend it for guests with walking difficulties or for those who use a wheelchair or scooter.

Special Note: Guests traveling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read the airline stipulations below with regards to bringing this equipment on the tour.

DAY 1

Arrival at Ezeiza International Airport. Reception and transfer to the Hotel.

Overnight at Emperador Buenos Aires or similar

Check in is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have the rooms available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed. If your flight arrives early in the day, you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee immediate check-in.

The evening will be at your leisure with all meals on your own.

DAY 2

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Domestic Airport on time to take a flight to El Calafate(Big luggage should be left at hotel storage). Arrival in El Calafate. Reception and transfer to the hotel.

4x4 Off-road Adventure – Safari Experience

A true 4×4 expedition we will access the most remote places of Deep Patagonia, leaving from El Calafate to the south and reaching panoramic points from which we contemplate the immensity of the landscape, with a view of the Verlika and Baguales hills that mark the southern limit with Chile.

Fossilized oyster reefs, unexplored chenques (Tehuelches burial sites), fauna watching and interpretation of native flora are some of the natural riches that we will see in this Safari.

Finally, we arrive at the Estancia 25 de Mayo Section for dinner in an authentic Patagonian house 800 meters above sea level.

Overnight at Xelena Hotel or similar

DAY 3

The Perito Moreno Glacier rises majestically 80 km away from El Calafate. This is one of the largest and the only advancing glaciers in the world, as well as the biggest attraction at Los Glaciares National Park, a 600,000-hectare protected area covered by an ice mantle. We will start by penetrating the Patagonic Andean forest and make a first breathtaking stop at "Curva de los Suspiros" (Curve of Sighs), where we will enjoy a first view of this incredible natural wonder. When we approach the glacier, we will walk down the catwalks to approach the Glacier and admire from different panoramic points this wonderful creation of Mother Nature. We will be able to contemplate very closely when varied-sized ice blocks loosen and fall into the water with a great thunder becoming beautiful ice floes in the deep waters of the Lago Argentino. This day will be an unforgettable experience, a once in a lifetime delight.

SafarI Nautico Navigation (suitable for all ages and no physical effort is required)

From the "Bajo de las Sombras" port located 7km from the glacier catwalks board a large catamaran style boat to navigate the Lago Rico where you will be able to appreciate the amazing walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier, its icebergs and its continuous and thunderous collapses over the Lago Rico. One stop is made approximately 300 meters (984 feet) from the southern wall of the glacier, to take a closer look at the landscape. No physical effort is required on this option.

Following the boat journey, return to enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the national park, and then join the rest of the group to approach the glacier by walking down catwalks that will present several other panoramic viewpoints of this wonderful creation of Mother Nature. Chances are, you will see and hear large chunks of ice calving from the glacier and thundering into the water of Lago Argentino. It will be an experience that you will not soon forget.

Transfer to your hotel, where Dinner will be served.

Overnight at Xelena Hotel or similar

DAY 4

Following breakfast at your hotel and check out, transfer to the Airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires. Box Lunch included.

At your arrival, enjoy a Buenos Aires Sightseeing tour.

Get acquainted with Buenos Aires during this tour highlighting the city’s major neighborhoods and attractions. Among the points of interest you will see are Main Square Plaza de Mayo surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Presidential Headquarters Office), the Cabildo (Colonial Town Hall) and the Cathedral. We will also drive down to visit Caminito and the colorful roads of La Boca, famous for its multicolour tin houses. Later, drive through elegant Barrio Norte on your way to the Recoleta Cemetery, an amazing above ground cemetery lined with mausoleums and statues. Finally, visit Palermo and its magnificent mansions and parks.

Transfer to Pier for embarking the ship.

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. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further 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.

?Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

?All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

?If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

?If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

?If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive on your international flight.

Meet and greet and transfer to the Emperador Buenos Aires hotel

3:00pm hotel check in

The remainder of the day and evening at your leisure

Dinner on your own

Overnight at the Emperador or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

?Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

?Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

?Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. A transfer is not included for guests arriving independently before the program start date.

?If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided. Guests will then be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2 – timings below are subject to actual flight details – this is a sample itinerary

7:00amBuffet breakfast at the hotel

8:00amTransfer to the Buenos Aires domestic airport

8:15amCheck-in for your flight to El Calafate

9:45amFlight to El Calafate (flight details TBA and subject to change)

1:00pmArrival and transfer to the Hotel - Lunch at Leisure

4:00pmAfternoon half day Safari Experience excursion with dinner

9:00pm Transfer to the hotel

Overnight at the Xelena Hotel or similar

DAY 3

7:00am Buffet breakfast at the hotel

8:30am Transfer to Los Glaciares National Park

9:30am Visit Perito Moreno Glacier + Safari Nautico Navigation

1:00pm Lunch inside the national park

2:30pm Continue to visit Perito Moreno Glacier. Time at leisure

5:30pm Return to the hotel

7:30pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at the Xelena Hotel or similar

DAY 4 – timings below are subject to actual flight details – this is a sample itinerary

10:00amBuffet Breakfast at the hotel and Check Out

11:00amTransfer to the Airport + Box Lunch

1:00pmFlight to Buenos Aires (flight details TBA and subject to change)

4:30pmArrival at Buenos Aires and transfer to the ship (with Buenos Aires sightseeing)

Expected Weather

Seasons in South America are exactly opposite of those in North America. Rain can fall any time of the year. In Buenos Aires, a hot and humid climate should be expected during the summer (December-March).

Avg High 90°F

Avg Low 65°F

Mean 74°F

The climate in El Calafate is primarily dry and its extremes of cold and heat are moderated by the influence of Lake Argentino. In summer the weather is dry, sunny, cool and windy; the average temperature is around 20° Celsius (68°Fahrenheit), but it can reach a maximum of 30° Celsius (86°Fahrenheit). Minimum temperatures can fall to 10°C (50°F).

What to Bring

Light, loose clothing, comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunglasses, layered clothing, wind/water resistant jacket, swimsuit, clothes to change, camera, sun protection, cash/credit cards/ local currency, and a warm jacket for cooler temperatures at El Calafate.

Guests are requested not to bring unnecessary items such as keys or large electronic devices that might get lost or damaged.

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

The luggage weight restrictions on domestic flights are:

5kg/11lbs for carry-on luggage

15kg / 33lbs for checked-in luggage

Excess luggage will be stored at the hotel in Buenos Aires and brought to the ship for embarkation. Don’t forget to bring medications, valuables and documents with you.

Aircraft type (subject to change): Boeing 737/800 (116-134 seats) // Airbus 320 (120-180 seats) // Boeing 737/700 (136 seats)

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.

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.

Accommodations

Xelena Hotel

Rene Favaloro, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Phone: +54 11 4328-1340

Emperador Buenos Aires Hotel

Av. del Libertador 420, Buenos Aires, Argentina ?

Phone: +54 11 4131-4000?

*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.

Program Includes

?1 night in Buenos Aires at the Emperador or similar including breakfast

?2 nights in El Calafate at Xelena Hotel or similar including breakfast

?Transfers

?English-speaking guides

?Local English-speaking escort to accompany the group throughout

?Half-day Buenos Aires sightseeing (time permitting)

?Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier and entrance fees + Safari Experience

?4x4 excursion

?Luggage porterage

?Economy-class flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate (direct flights not guaranteed)

?1 lunch (1 soft drink included per person) and 2 dinners (2 soft drinks included per person)

?Excess luggage storage in Buenos Aires

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival 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

?Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

?Gratuities to drivers and guides

?Any meals or beverages not listed above

?Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

?Any necessary visa 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 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.