Take a spectacular journey from Rio in Brazil to Buenos Aires in Argentina, travelling through a breathtaking range of landscapes, towns and cities. Starting in iconic Rio de Janeiro, continue to the historic gold rush port of Paraty, onto the vast, thundering Iguazu Falls, and finish in the cosmopolitan elegance of Buenos Aires - Argentina’s grand capital city.
Along the way, learn about obstetrics and gynaecology in very different parts of South America. Experience the vitality, music, colour and diversity of Brazil, the fine wines and food of Argentina and see authentic tango in the most sophisticated city in South America.
Gain specialist insight into the society, healthcare and culture of both destinations on this tour of breathtaking variety and contrasts.
There is an optional extension to the magnificent icefields of Patagonia after the tour.
Travel from iconic Rio, to peaceful Paraty and onto vast Iguazú Falls, to finish in the cosmopolitan elegance of Buenos Aires. Post tour extension to remote Patagonia amongst the blue glaciers.
Explore stylish Rio, with a train ride up to Corcovado Mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer towers over the city, and a cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Learn of the work of the acclaimed the Instituto Fernandes Figueira, which promotes women and children’s health in Rio, and the British Hospital in Buenos Aires.
Over three days explore the vast waterfalls of Foz de Iguazu - the largest in the world - that straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil.
Step off the beaten track in delightful Paraty, whose sleepy charm and stunning coastline dotted with islands show you another side to Brazil.
Fly to the town of El Calafate in Patagonia and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a traditional Patagonian dinner. Next day, drive out to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Nothing quite prepares the first time visitor for the incredible size, colour and sound of the rare advancing Perito Moreno Glacier. Vast chunks of ice continually crack off the enormous blue glacier with a deafening crash into the waters below. This natural phenomenon is a thunderous 200 foot high and three mile wide river of constantly moving and exploding ice. Take a cruise up to the glacier. The following day at leisure, or return to the wonderful, otherworldly land of the glaciers with a full optional day tour to the Upsala Glacier, a huge chunk of ice measuring thirty-seven miles long and nearly three miles wide. Board a catamaran that cruises past vast vivid blue gigantic icebergs on the way to Upsala Glacier. Fly back to Buenos Aires to take your onward flight, or stay an additional night in Buenos Aires (onward flight and additional night not included).
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
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