11D/7N Tango in Buenos Aires & Samba in Rio

KUALA LUMPUR - BUENOS AIRES   (MOB)

Assemble at KLIA for your departure flight by Malaysia Airlines to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital.

ARRIVE BUENOS AIRES (D)

Welcome to Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina, South America’s largest and most populous country.  This city, also known as the “Paris of Latin America”, is a great mix of European heritage and Latin spirit, evident in culture and lifestyle. On arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for check-in. In the evening, experience one of the true highlights of your tour, a Dinner & Tango Show. The Tango was born in Argentina, and a visit to one of the tango show houses features the best artists and dancers accompanied by traditional Argentine cuisine.

BUENOS AIRES (B,L)

After breakfast, start your day by getting acquainted with the main attractions of Buenos Aires. You will visit the major attractions of the city, May Square, Government House, Cathedral, Madero Obelisk, San Telmo with Colonila Structure, Plaza de Mayo, the magnificent Avenida 9 de Julio, Caminito Street, Madero Port, Palermo Park, the famous Italian district of La Boca and the most beautiful part of the city – the elegant Recoleta District known for it’s restaurants and shops. Afternoon, tour includes the northern riverside districts of Tigre and San Isidro: Pueyrredón Farm, San Isidro Cathedral, several colonial mansions, Victoria Ocampo's Mansion (once the cultural center of South America). Thereafter, in the afternoon you are free to explore the city’s downtown shopping gallerias or relax in one of the many outdoor cafes and parks.

BUENOS AIRES (B,L)

After breakfast, depart on a day excursion across the pampas (plains) to a typical estancia (Argentine ranch) where you will experience local ranch life and enjoy an Argentine-style “asado” barbecue lunch. A day at an Estancia is typically filled with food, wine, a musical show, folk songs, and plenty of fresh air. Watch the most exciting spectacular event as gauchos demonstrate their skills astride their horses.  Late afternoon, return to Buenos Aires for overnight.

RIO DE JANEIRO (B,L)

Start your morning with a city tour which includes the modern Cathedral and the Lapa Arches. Then proceed to Urca picturesque neighbourhood to take a cable car  to the top of Urca Hill (224m) and then onto the second one to the top of the famous  Sugar Loaf Mountain  for a breathtaking panoramic views of Rio and Copacabana Beach. Next, proceed to downtown Rio. In season (October-February) take an optional  "Carnival Behind the Scenes" tour to meet the artists of the Carnival and to get a special preview of work in progress on the carnival floats and costumes. The rest of the year the optional tour will feature the "Secrets of Old Rio", a walking tour through the historic avenues, squares and back streets of Rio.

The rest of the day is free at leisure. Take a stroll on Copacabana Beach where people watching is a popular event or if you are fashion conscious shop the favorite boutiques of Ipanema. For inspirational last minute shopping, visit the stellar shopping malls favored by Cariocas. If today happens to be a Sunday, the Hippie Fair of Ipanema is full of local color and great buys.

RIO DE JANEIRO (B,L)

We will drive to one of the older parts of Rio called Cosme Velho, from where we take the train to the Corcovado mountain with the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer (2.300ft above sea level). A modern Swiss-made cogwheel rail climbs the mountain from its base at 15meters almost to the summit at 710 meters.

ON BOARD VIA CAPETOWN - JOHANNESBURG (MOB)

Cross the international Dateline and you will loose a day.

ARRIVE HOME

Arrive Kuala Lumpur with happy memories and till we meet again!