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and arrive at the base of the<br />
majestic falls (you will get wet!!)<br />
– a memorable experience. This<br />
afternoon we visit one of the best<br />
Bird Parks in the world, and you will<br />
be amazed at how close you can<br />
get to the birds, the magnificence<br />
of their colour and number. You<br />
may also like to take an optional<br />
spectacular helicopter flight over<br />
the Falls (approx US$120pp).<br />
Accommodation: Belmond Das<br />
Cataratas<br />
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner<br />
Day 24 – Thur 17 May<br />
Iguassu Falls / Rio de Janeiro<br />
We drive across the border to the<br />
Argentinean side of the falls for<br />
the view from a walkway a mere<br />
4 metres above the waters, and<br />
pause at the edge of the Devils<br />
Throat, the largest and most fierce<br />
part of the Falls. The majority of<br />
the falls (approx. 80%) are on<br />
this side of the park covering an<br />
area 550km². We enjoy a walk<br />
along the trails. This trail has six<br />
viewpoints with panoramic views<br />
of the falls. A bridge (2200m round<br />
trip) leading out over the Iguazu<br />
River and small islands ending<br />
at the mighty Devil’s Throat. The<br />
Devil’s Throat is 150m (490ft) wide<br />
and the tallest of all the falls<br />
having a height of 82m (270ft).<br />
The bridge goes right out to the<br />
head of the falls, so be prepared<br />
for plenty of spray. Later we join<br />
an afternoon flight to Rio de<br />
Janeiro, arriving at 5:30pm<br />
Accommodation: Porto Bay Rio<br />
International<br />
Meals: Breakfast<br />
Day 25 – Fri 18 May<br />
Rio De Janeiro<br />
Covering more than half of<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>America</strong>, a raw energy<br />
vibrates through the whole of<br />
Brazil. And nowhere more so<br />
than Rio, where the senses are<br />
heightened and inhibitions<br />
can be set free. Rio is surely the<br />
world’s most spectacular city.<br />
We have the most spectacular<br />
view of Copocabana Beach<br />
from our hotel’s rooftop pool<br />
and bar. We commence our<br />
Rio sightseeing by taking two<br />
cable cars right to the top of<br />
famous Sugar Loaf Mountain for<br />
a different perspective of Rio,<br />
her harbour and beaches. Sugar<br />
Loaf is God’s gift to the picture<br />
postcard industry! We visit the<br />
famous Sambadome, home of<br />
the famous Carnivale Parade. We<br />
pass the world’s largest soccer<br />
stadium called ‘Maracana’,<br />
where 200,000 soccer fans have<br />
been known to cheer their teams<br />
and legendary heroes. We also<br />
visit Rio’s modern City Cathedral.<br />
Afternoon at leisure. Tonight we<br />
enjoy a spectacular Samba and<br />
Carnivale Show.<br />
Accommodation: Porto Bay Rio<br />
International Hotel<br />
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & show<br />
Day 26 – Sat 19 May<br />
Rio De Janeiro<br />
Sweeping along a narrow strip<br />
of land between beaches and<br />
steeply domed mountains, Rio’s<br />
beauty is undeniable. Locals say
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