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TRIP ITINERARY IGUAZU FALLS 12th to 16th August 2016 Friday 12th August Meeting point: 3PM/6PM (two meeting times): Avenida Sarmiento 2715 (half a block from Plaza Italia) We leave Buenos Aires and go to Las Ruinas de San Ignacio. Please be on time. Saturday 13th August 10AM: Arrival at Las Ruinas de San Ignacio (1) 12PM: Lunch in the city of San Ignacio 05PM: Check in to the hostel 11PM: Welcome party in a club in the city (Optional, free activity) (1) RUINAS DE SAN IGNACIO: Las Ruinas de San Ignacio, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1984, are the ruins of a civilisation designed by Jesuits and built by the Guaraní tribe, whose efficiency stood out almost 400 years ago. San Ignacio is found in the Argentinian province of Misiones, around 250km from Iguazú. Cost of entry: Foreigners (AR$180 pesos) Mercosur (AR$150 pesos), Argentinian or foreigner with DNI (AR$110 pesos). Sunday 14th August 07AM: Breakfast in the hostel 08AM: Guided tour of las Cataratas del Iguazú – Argentine side (1) 10AM: La Gran Aventura (2) 05PM: Return from the park 06PM: Visit to La Triple Frontera (3) 11PM: Beer Pong tournament in our hostel and night out to a club (Optional free activity) Iguazu Falls Page 1 TRIP ITINERARY (1) CATARATAS DEL IGUAZÚ: A unique natural spectacle declared a world heritage site and recently selected as one of the new seven natural wonders of the world. Price: Foreigner ($330 pesos), Mercosur ($250 pesos), Argentinian residents ($200 pesos). (2) GRAN AVENTURA: La Gran Aventura brings together the spirit of Iguazú National Park: the jungle and the waterfalls in one unique journey and is highly recommended for all. It involves a 5km tour in a Jeep, finishing up in the forests of Puerto Macuco. You will then descend 100m to the pier where you will climb on board a speedboat which will take you 6km back up the canyon of the lower Iguazú river towards the waterfalls, enjoying the mighty rapids until you literally end up underneath the waterfalls. Price: $800 pesos. (3) TRIPLE FRONTERA: The place today known as “Hito de las Tres Fronteras” (Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay) is where the Iguazú waterfalls originated from some 200,000 years ago. The Iguazú and Paraná rivers converge here. Activity included in the price of the trip. th
Monday 15 August 07AM: Breakfast in the hostel 08AM: Guided tour of the Cataratas do Iguaçú -­‐ Brazilian side (1) 02PM: Lunch in a Brazilian steakhouse (2) 05PM: Return to Buenos Aires (1) PARQUE DO IGUAÇÚ: Established in 1939, and home to the largest remnant of Atlantic forest in the south of Brazil. Price: Foreigners, R$57.30 (USD$15 / AR$382 argentinian pesos), Mercosur: R$46.30 (USD$12 / AR$ 308 argentinian pesos). You are able to pay by credit card and cash (2) Brazilian steakhouse: We are going to stop off for lunch in a typical Brazilian restaurant. This local restaurant offers a large variety of food – including hot and cold options – buffet at a fixed price. You can eat as much as you like. Price: $180 pesos. * For those who need a visa and CAN’T go to the Brazilian side of the waterfalls, there are the following trips: § Güira Oga: Meaning, “Birdhouse” in the Guaraní language. It is known in the region as the only refuge for wild animals found in the Misiones Rainforest; more specifically, in the Protected Landscape "Andrés Giai", close to the city of Puerto Iguazú. The place has interesting and ancient vegetation, with trees up to 30m tall, containing around 40 different species. Additionally, it contains a vast variety of butterflies, roughly 50 species. Price: AR$120 pesos § La Aripuca: Theme Park. The word “Aripuca” comes from the name of a Guaraní snare which was used to capture animals without injuring them. Built from trees rescued from the illegal timber trade, “La Aripuca” is imposing at 17m tall, containing 30 native species from the Misiones Rainforest – many of the examples are centuries old. When entering the monument you will be able to walk over every one of the tree trunks. Price: AR$70 pesos §
Icebar Iguazú: A new and attractive themed bar that lets you to live a unique experience in the Rainforest under the stars, where your senses will guide you through something you’ve never previously experienced – everything is frozen, from the chairs to the bar – all inside a subtropical rainforest. Thermal jackets are provided, specially designed to help you cope with sub-­‐zero temperatures. The experience last about 25 minutes, and you will enjoy a unique sensation together with images and lighting effects. Price: AR$200 pesos (including an open bar during the 25 minutes) Iguazu Falls Page 2 TRIP ITINERARY Tuesday 16th August *Bank Holiday in Argentina 08AM: Arrive to Buenos Aires IMPORTANT * We are going to cross the border with Brazil, so make sure all your documents are in order and valid. * Everyday we will organise group activities during the day and night. Everyone can create their own itinerary. * Remember to bring your Passport, as we will be visiting the waterfalls of the Brazilian side. Consult this website to see if your country needs a visa: http://tinyurl.com/visa-­‐BRASIL * Entries to the parks are NOT included in the price, but the transport to them is. * Bring summer clothing and something to wrap up warm in the evening. * There is a pool at the hostel, so remember to bring your swimming costume. * We recommend you bring anti-­‐mosquito spray. * If you suffer from an illness we need to know. Please inform a trip coordinator and don’t forget to bring your medicine. * Bring anything you want to drink and snacks for the outward bus journey. * Games, cards and any ideas to make the journey more fun are welcome. What’s included? Transport: -­‐ Outward and return journey in a private bus Accommodation: -­‐ 2 nights in the hostel with breakfast Transport to: -­‐ Las Ruinas de San Ignacio -­‐ La Triple Frontera -­‐ Waterfalls: Argentinian side -­‐ Waterfalls: Brazilian side Other services: -­‐ Professional photographs and video -­‐ Professional guides -­‐ Entry to clubs in the city -­‐ Fun surprises throughout the trip -­‐ A lot of fun and an amazing time! Iguazu Falls Page 3 TRIP ITINERARY PRICES Final price with taxes Discount with BAIS card Final Price with discount AR$3.890,00 AR$200,00 AR$3.690,00 * Places subject to availability * Limited places Where to pay: Address: Ayacucho 1571 -­‐ PB. Buenos Aires, Argentina Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 12hs – 19hs Ways to pay: Cash / Credit card (Mercado Pago) Reservations: Pay a deposit of AR$2000 pesos and the remainder 7 days before the trip Iguazu Falls For more information, come to: Ayacucho 1571 – PB. Recoleta. Horario de atención de 11hs – 19hs. Phone: 11-­‐5263-­‐2247
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