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Rio de Janeiro Favela Tour

You will be picked up at your hotel in the morning and embark on an adventure to the stone jungle of Rio and the lush green Tijuca Rainforest. Get a closer look at the contrast between the harsh realities of a local favela and beauty of the Tijuca Rainforest .
See life inside the Favela da Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil, as you take a guided walking tour through the streets and alleys. Meet the locals and gain insight into the challenges these communities face. Learn how even through such difficulties the people of the favela are able to smile and welcome visitors.
After this amazing anthropologial experience, you will be dropped off back at your hotel at the conclusion of the tour.

Includes: Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Barra, Santa Teresa and Centro

ESTANCIA 25 DE MAYO

Open: October till April

Estancia 25 de Mayo has 17,000 hectares of countryside, and its old hull is located just steps from the center of El Calafate, an ideal place where you can rest and enjoy the scenery at the foot of Cerro Calafate, breathing the purest Patagonian air. A proposal to discover the rural side of the destination, in one of its great pioneer stays.
OPTIONS

MORNING PROGRAMME WITH LUNCH:

• Reception: welcome with mate, fried cakes and coffee.
• Herding sheep with dogs and shearing demonstration.
• Visit to the Old Shed of Esquila.
• Hiking trail “Arroyo Calafate”. Interpretation of flora.
• Hot wine in Mirador del Arroyo with tasting of lamb confit.
• Tour of the organic garden and first buildings of the estancia. Local weavers show us the process of spinning and knitting.
• Projection of video of recognition to the pioneer families.
• Lunch at “El Quincho” Restaurant:
Entry: Picking of aubergines and creole empanadas.
Main: Lamb stew.
Dessert of the house.
PICK UP: 9:30 AM
DROP OFF: 14 HS

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME WITH DINNER SHOW:

• Reception: welcome with mate, fried cakes and coffee.
• Herding sheep with dogs and shearing demonstration.
• Visit to the Ancient Shed of Esquila + Hiking by footpath
“Arroyo Calafate” with interpretation of flora. Hot wine in Mirador del Arroyo with tasting of lamb confit.
• Tour of the organic garden and first buildings of the estancia. Local weavers show us the process of spinning and knitting.
• Projection of video of recognition to the pioneer families.
• Folkloric show of local artists (tour of the typical dances of the country).
• Dinner at “El Quincho” Restaurant:
Entry: Picking of aubergines and Creole empanadas.
Main: Grilled lamb to the grill, red meat mix and vegetable garden salads.
Dessert of the house.

PICK UP: 17:30 HS
DROP OFF: 23 HS

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME WITHOUT DINNER:

• Reception: welcome with mate, fried cakes and coffee.
• Herding sheep with dogs and shearing demonstration.
• Visit to the Old Shed of Esquila.
• Hiking trail “Arroyo Calafate”. Interpretation of flora
• Hot wine in Mirador del Arroyo with tasting of lamb confit.
• Tour of the organic garden and first buildings of the estancia. Local weavers show us the process of spinning and knitting.

PICK UP: 17:30 HS
DROP OFF: 21 HS

DINNER & SHOW:

• Arrival at the “El Quincho” Restaurant of the 25 de Mayo Estate.
• Projection of video of recognition to the pioneer families.
• Folkloric show of local artists (tour of the typical dances of the country).
• Dinner at “El Quincho” Restaurant:
Entry: Picking of aubergines and creole empanadas.
Main: Grilled lamb to the grill, red meat mix and
Salads from the garden.
Dessert of the house.

Samba Soul Experience – Visita al almacén de la escuela de samba

There is no better way to get inside Rio’s Samba Culture than this. Although the famous Carnival Parade happens once a year, the ongoing work on the backstage happens every day. You will go to the Cidade do Samba and visit the Academicos da Grande Rio warehouse and contemplate their costumes, allegories and curiosities. A guide will lead you through a tour where the Carnival Spirit will get inside of you. Learn about the history of Samba and Carnival Parade. And after seeing so many carnival costumes, why not try them on? Feel like a local, get your camera and share this moment with your best shots. In the end, make a toast with the traditional Caipirinha to celebrate the Samba Spirit!

Inclusions:
-Guided Visit to Grande Rio’s Warehouse
-Professional Tour Guide
-Drinks (Water and Caipirinha)
Exclusions:
-Food

Cavas Wine Lodge

Nestled in a 55 acre vineyard, Cavas Wine Lodge is an 18 room boutique property strategically located between the best known wineries and the magnificent Andes Mountain range. Only half hour drive south of Mendoza city.

All rooms face west, with spectacular views of the Andes Mountain Range, amazing sunsets and starry sky at night. Each room boasts a king bed, large private deck, spa style bathroom with a dual vanity, separate shower and vintage soaking tub. In addition all rooms have outdoor showers, a private plunge pool and wood burning fireplaces. Included with your stay is breakfast, nightly turndown service, morning wake up service, twice daily housekeeping service and all concierge services.

The Cavas Wine Lodge Spa invites you to experience a full menu of exclusive treatments in the heart of Mendoza’s winelands. Our treatments combine the latest scientific discoveries involving the vine and grape seed extracts. Rich in polyphenols, these extracts combat free radicals which are responsible for 80% of aging.Our Spa is open everyday from 10 am to 9 pm. Enjoy a special wine therapy treatment or a relaxing massage to recover from everyday stress.

EL CHALTEN ADVENTURE – VIEDMA LIGHT

A perfect opportunity to visit El Chaltén in one day and enjoy the unique, exclusive, natural scenery in the Northern area of Los Glaciares National Park. You will depart from El Calafate very early in the morning and sail across Lake Viedma, visiting the front wall of the glacier, or else go trekking on the Viedma glacier.

From October till March –  Available days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Tour duration: 13 hours (approximately)
Duration of the cruise: 2 hours 30’.
Degree of difficulty: low.
Age restriction: none.

An opportunity to visit El Chaltén during the day and the Viedma glacier, also to look at a unique, exclusive natural scenery in the Northern area of Los Glaciares National Park.

Itinerary:
– 07.00 Pick-up at the hotel in El Calafate.
– 08.00 Departure to El Chaltén.
– 12.00 Lunch at Refugio Laguna Cóndor.
– 13:45 Departure from the Laguna Cóndor shelter to Bahía Túnel harbor.
– 14:45 Embarkation and cruise across Lake Viedma.
– 17:45 Departure from Bahía Túnel towards El Calafate
– 20:00 Arrival at El Calafate

This excursion includes:
– A guide from Los Glaciares National Park, during the cruise.
– A guide from El Calafate to El Chaltén
– Regular transfers from / to the hotel in El Calafate.
– Transfer from / to Bahía Túnel harbor.
– A snack will be served during the cruise.
– Lunch: A typical Argentine three-course menu.
Entrée: squash soup | Main dish: steak with rustic potatoes | Dessert: custard | Beverage: glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage.
In case you have any food restriction, please inform the guides.

This excursion does not include:
– Personal equipment (Warm clothing, gloves, sunglasses, etc.)

Recorrido a pie de Río histórica

This is a different and unique walking tour designed to give you a feel for the legends and stories woven through the narrow streets and old historical buildings of downtown Rio.
The walk includes a visit to many interesting points, such as the São Bento Monastery, Candelaria (the candle-makers), Praça XV, the “Travessa do Mercado”, Imperial Court, the cultural centre located in the beautifully-restored Banco do Brasil, the House France-Brazil, Ouvidor (the listeners) Street and Gonçalves Dias Street with the traditional Colombo Bakery.
The walk continues on down Uruguaiana Street, Carioca Square up to the Metropolitan Cathedral where passengers will meet the transportation that will take them back to their hotels.

Includes: Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana

BOSQUES PETRIFICADOS

Departing East from El Calafate, we turn left at “highway” 40 and drive North. We travel mostly trough open steppe with magnificent views of the lake Argentino, cross mighty Santa Cruz river, coast along the valley of La Leona river and panoramic sight of the mount Fitz Roy. We reach La Leona hotel (historical landmark) and stay for 15 minutes.

Continue west for other 10 km along the southern shoreof lake Viedma until we get to Los Hornos hill. Near the top stars a large depression formed by water erosion where most of the fossils can be found.Here our walk starts trough a loose, dry and claylike soil almost saturated with petrified wood that “sprouts” from the soil. Wind and water erosion takes place at a very fastrate, so every season we encounter new surprises.

We get to see tree trunks in diameters that range from 0.50 to 1,20 meters, heaps of fossilized

After 3 hours of walking about (including the time for lunch) we return to El Calafate the same way with stopover of 15 minutes at Hotel La Leona.

Duration: full day

Samba en Río – Clase de Samba

When in Rome do like the Romans. When in Rio, learn Samba! You’ll only feel like a local when you do what the locals do and go where the locals go. You might think that there is no way you’ll learn Samba in one night, but you’ll get the hang of it. You will know enough to stand out from the many Brazilians that have never risked a step! Rio is exciting with a lot of beautiful things to see, but don’t forget to experience it too!
The tour offers different options:
Class and Samba Night Out
After the one hour express Samba course in Copacabana, you’ll be able to take it to dance floor and see what Rio’s nightlife is all about. You’ll go where the locals go, and with the steps you learned, you’ll feel right at home! Admissions to the Club not included. You may also want to choose the Samba Night Out Only, in case of being a pro!
Private Class
If you are looking for a private class, this is your choice to learn Samba quickly and privately.

Inclusions:
-Professional Dance Instructor. (if option selected)
-Class. (if option selected)
-Transportation from the Studio to the Club (if option selected).
Exclusions:
-Transportation to the Studio and Back from the Club.
-Admissions to the Club – Vary Between R$25 and R$40
-Food and Drinks.