Once you’ve been to Rio de Janeiro, you know what the pulsating city of  vibrant nightlife, steamy beaches and dramatic Pao de Acucar Mountain is all about. But Rio is also a city of stunning architecture, marvelous food and a teeming metropolis. Join Hermes Tours as we discover this energetic city. Afterwards we jet off to a relaxing journey to one of the most magical places on earth, Iguaçu falls, one of the must see's in ones' lifetime.

Enjoy guided tours of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires where we become a gaucho and learn to Tango. Then fly off to El Calafarte in Patagonia to witness amazing glaciers and natural landscapes.

This 4 part tour is designed for you to mix and match and create your own customized adventure. Join us for all 4 sections or just 1, the choice is yours!

• Services of a Hermes Tour director and local Brazilian Guide
• Rio Nightlife Tour
• Take a cog train to Corcovado
• Sugar Loaf
• Plenty of free time to relax on the beaches
• Gay guide who will show you all the Hot places in Rio
• 5 star accommodation on Ipanema Beach (the gay beach)

IGUAZU FALLS

• Tour of both Brazilian and Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls
• Get up close to the falls on our boat tour
  

BUENOS AIRES

• Guided Tour of Buenos Aires
• Become a local cowboy with our Fiesta Gaucha Tour
• Enjoy an evening of dinner and tango!
• Stay at the wonderful Axel Hotel!
  

EL CALAFARTE

• · Board a boat to the base of the Moreno Glacier
• · Walk on the magnificent glacier
• · Visit Glacier Perito Moreno
• · A thrilling Experience not to be missed!

RIO: Ipanema Plaza Hotel 5 star - Located on Ipanema beach. This hotel is the premier hotel for the GLBT traveler.  The hotel is the closest hotel to the gay beach.  This boutique style hotel has a rooftop swimming pool and fitness centre with some of the best views.  

Iguazu Falls: Tropical Hotel 4 star - The tropical is the only hotel located within the national park. With wonderful views of the falls, large rooms, terraces, vintage furniture and hammocks you will feel like you have stepped back in time to the traditional comforts of a colonial-style establishment.

Buenos Aires: Axel Hotel 4 star+ : Located in San Telmo, where history, bohemian-chic and the gay scene mix, let go and be captivated by the Axel Hotel Buenos Aires - a cosmopolitan and enticing space that stimulates the senses. With airs of tango, design and comfort, Axel Hotel Buenos Aires seduces with its play of lights and transparencies, the sound of water, the Axel mosaic and furniture by Charles & Ray Eames, Mies van der Rohe and Eileen Gray.

El Calafate: to be determined

Included:
Please note that the above cost includes accommodation, all meals indicated, entrance fees and excursions as listed, services of a Hermes Tours Escort throughout the trip, all ground transportation.

Not Included:
International Airfare, domestic airfare, airport transfers, international aiport departure taxes, personal travel insurance, any other activities excluded in the itinerary, services of a personal nature like telephone calls, laundry, alcohol...traditional gratuity to Hermes Tour Manager; gratuities to guides, and driver.

Visas
Brazil: Both US and Canadian passport holders require visas for travel to Brazil. To enter Brazil, any foreigner must have a passport, an international vaccination certificate (if applicable) and a visa issued by a Brazilian Embassy or Consulate. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is requested if the applicant traveled within the last 90 days to: Peru, Ecuador, Columbia and many African nations.

Costs for American citizens is: USD$ 100.00. Visit the Brazilian Embassy in the US: Click Here
Costs for Canadian citizens is: CDN$ 72.00. Visit the Brazilian Embassy in Canadat: Click Here

Argentina Visas: Travelers from the US, Canada and most European nations do not need visas to enter Argentina.

Helpful Link on Gay sites and safety
http://riogayguide.com/

Immunizations & Health
No immunizations are required, but the U.S. Center for Disease Control strongly recommends the following inoculations: tetanus, hepatitis A & B, typhoid, and yellow fever as well as anti-malaria pills. Please check out their website http://www.cdc.gov/travel/tropsam.htm for complete details.

Transportation:
All transportation using AC Deluxe Mini/Large Coach, & 4x4 Jeep. Internal flights in economy class.

Currency and Money Issues: The currency in Brazil is the Real. The US dollar is widely accepted. Credit cards are widely accepted in Rio, but less so outside major cities. In small towns, ATMsare readily available throughout Rio. You may exchange travelers checks at your hotel or at currency exchange offices.

Making a reservation with a deposit will be considered to be consent to the following conditions:

Hermes Tours reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 8 participants.

Hermes Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure. Travel cancellation insurance would cover these costs should the tour be cancelled.

Hermes Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.