Road Scholar : Extension: Iguazu Falls - Argentina/Brazil

Extension: Iguazu Falls

Program Number:

21168RJ

Start and End Dates:


	10/14/2013 - 10/17/2013;

Duration:

3 nights

Location:

Argentina/Brazil

Price starting at:

$769.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city

Program Type:

Adventure Afloat Study Cruise

Meals:

1; 0 Breakfasts, 0 Lunches, 1 Dinner

Meal Options:

Vegetarian

Begin your adventure by discovering a true wonder of nature and a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Iguazu Falls. The falls span 1.7 miles on the Iguazu River, which forms the border between Brazil and Argentina in this region, and tumble from as high as 269 feet � 100 feet taller than Niagara Falls.

Activity Particulars

Walking up to two miles per day; some uneven or possibly slippery terrain.

This program may only be taken as an extension to Antarctica�s Peninsula, the Falklands and South Georgia Islands (Program #21169).

Itinerary At-a-Glance

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil), 2 nights.

Day 1: Overnight flight from the U.S.A.

Days 2-3: Arrival Foz do Iguacu (Brazil):

Arrive in Foz do Iguacu on the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls, which sits on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Your first night is spent meeting your fellow participants, enjoying a welcome dinner and discussing the next day�s activities. With your Road Scholar group leader, set out on a full-day field trip to explore Iguazu Falls from the Argentinian side. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the falls. Lodging: Resort hotel near Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side.

Day 4: Flight to Buenos Aires (Argentina) to begin program

Meals and Lodgings
	Recanto Park Hotel or similar
		Iguazu Falls, Argentina	1 night

Recanto Park Hotel or similar
	Type:	Campus/Dorm
	Description:	The Recanto Park Hotel Foz do Iguacu is a beautiful 5 story hotel in Foz do Iguacu. It is located within a few miles of the airport and bus station. Perfectly integrated to the surrounding lush, it holds a large leisure area (40.000 m�).
	Contact info:	Av. Costa e Silva, 3500 Foz de Iguacu, 85863 Brazil phone: +55 45 2102 3000 web: www.recantoparkhotel.com.br/english/reception/
	Room amenities:	minibar, safe deposit box, air conditioning, satellite/cable TV, telephone, A/C, hairdryer, room service
	Facility amenities:	2 restaurants, swimming pools, sauna, woods, trekking courses, football pitches, volleyball courts, playground, bar, high speed internet access, concierge, laundry service. business center, fitness room,
	Smoking allowed:	No
	Elevators available:	Yes
	Check out time:	12:00 PM

Travel Details
	Start of Program: This program begins in the late afternoon on Day 2 at the orientation at the hotel. You will be staying at Recanto Park Hotel or similar that night.
	End of Program: This program ends on Day 4 after breakfast at the hotel. You will be staying at Recanto Park Hotel or similar the night before.
	Required documents: The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. IMPORTANT: The Government of Argentina will now charge American, Canadian and Australian Citizens visiting Argentina a $160 USD per person Reciprocity Fee, which will be required upon arrival in Argentina. (The amount of this fee is subject to change.) Currently this fee is set to go into effect for participants entering the country via the international Buenos Aires airport (EZE) as of December 29, 2012 and via the domestic Buenos Aires airport (AEP) as of October 1, 2012. The Reciprocity Fee may also be required for entry via other means (land, sea) but this has not been officially determined at the time of this printing. It is now possible (and advisable) to pay this fee online prior to travel and the Direction National of Migration (DNM) has incorporated the following procedure to pay online: 1. Go to the following website: https://virtual.provinciapagos.com.ar/ArgentineTaxes/ 2. Mid-way down the screen you will see a box �Log in� and below that box you can choose the option �Sign Up�. Click that option and you will be brought to a webpage that will ask you create a username and choose a password. 3. Complete the form with the corresponding personal and credit card information. The information provided by you and the income code is sent to the DNM online. 4. Print the payment receipt and bring it with you as you travel on your program as you will asked to present it on arrival before immigration procedure. You may also be asked to present the receipt when you check in for your flight in the USA. 5. If you have lost your receipt but paid on line, your record of payment can be retrieved as long as you have the same credit card with you that was used to pay the fee. In this case, you will not need to pay the fee again.
	Parking availability: Driving to site not recommend

Transportation		(For Independent Travelers)

	To Start of Program
	Location:	Iguazu Falls
	Transportation to site:	All participants who purchased their air travel through Road Scholar Travel Services, will be met at the airport and provided with a transfer to the program hotel. Taxis will be readily available at the airport for participants arriving independently.

	From End of Program
	Location:	Iguazu Falls
	Transportation from site:	All participants who are continuing on to the main program #21169: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Islands will be transferred from the hotel to the airport at the end of the program.
		(Additional transportation information same as above)

The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Daily Schedule

Day 1:

Departures
(Monday, October 14)

Depart From:

Flights depart North America

Day 2:

Arrivals / Iguazu Falls
(Tuesday, October 15)

Arrive To:	Flights arrive in Iguazu Falls. Check into the hotel and relax before the program orientation.
Dinner:	Meet your group leader for the program orientation and welcome dinner.

Accommodations:	Recanto Park Hotel or similar
Meals Included:	Dinner

Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.

As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.

Specifically, this program includes:

1 nights accommodations
1 meals: 0 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 1 dinner
Field trips: 2
Field trips

The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.

Plus these special experiences...

2 nights at Iguazu Falls
Experience a full day at the falls including a train ride to Devil's Throat

View the Daily Schedule to see more

And included with all Road Scholar programs:

Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
Taxes