S E E U S O N T H E W E B AT wildlifeworldwide.com Day 12. Buenos Aires [B] Return to Buenos Aires, for the night at Hotel Claridge. Day 13. Iguazu [B] Continue to Iguazu Falls on the Argentine-Brazil border. Stretching for over three kilometres there is a total of 275 waterfalls set amongst lush tropical forest. Wildlife is abundant here with over 500 species of butterfly, 400 species of bird and 2,000 species of plant. Spend one night at the Sheraton Hotel and enjoy half day tours of both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the Falls. Days 14 to 16. Yacutinga Rainforest [B, L, D] A 2-hour drive west from Iguazu Falls and a short journey along the Iguazu River brings you to Yacutinga Rainforest Lodge, where you will spend the next 3 nights.. The lodge is set amongst 250,000 hectares of primary rainforest in the north-eastern corner of the Missiones region. The surrounding jungle is home to countless species of birds, mammals and plants and both walking and river safaris with the lodge's naturalist guides are on offer here. There are 40 rooms each with private facilities, wood-burning stoves and great views. The main building houses a restaurant and bar, whilst outside there are botanical gardens, a pool and an elevated jungle canopy walkway. Day 17. Homeward [B] After a morning's activities, transfer to Iguazu airport for your flight to Buenos Aires and the UK. Day 18. Arrive home 145 Cost per person: Jan to Mar, May & Jun £3,395 Sep to Dec £3,495 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, meals as indicated, transfers & guided activities Accommodation: Hotels, guesthouses & hosterias Departure dates: Daily, September to March South America / Argentina Other ideas All of our itineraries to Argentina are tailor-made and our ‘Wild Argentina’ itinerary is simply a suggestion. You can add nights, take them out, or even add other locations. Below are a few suggestions, which might tempt you… Buenos Aires Why not extend your stay in Buenos Aires. Probably more European than South American in flavour, the heart of ‘BA' as its known boasts bustling streets, grand avenues, old-time cafes and a colourful population. It has great restaurants and is home of the Tango. Highlights include ‘Teatro Nacional’, the vibrant Boca district and many museums and art galleries. Ibera Marshlands A 2-hour flight north from Buenos Aires to the town of Posadas followed by a 4-hour drive to the small town of San Juan Poriahu brings you to the Ibera Marshlands and the Pousada San Juan Poriahu. The Ibera Marshlands cover an area of some 9,000 square kilometres creating the perfect habitat for birds, mammals and reptiles. Staying in a comfortable Estancia you will be able to explore the area on foot, by canoe and even on horseback. Black Caiman, Boa Constrictor and Capybara are all common here and of course the birdlife is spectacular. Salta Situated in the north-west, the beautiful town of Salta has retained much of its Hispanic architecture, and is a perfect base for exploration. During your stay you may choose to visit the magnificent El Rey National Park. There is plenty of flora and fauna to see including Giant Anteaters and also Tapir. Also worth a visit is the Humahuaca Gorge, a deep, narrow fault line near Salta. The gorge, which begins at an altitude of 1,300 metres, climbs steadily upwards to a height of 3,000 metres. The area is one of ever-changing multi-coloured rock formations, huge cacti, small Indian settlements and ancient archaeological sites. The Lake District Bariloche is the perfect base for exploring Argentina’s Lake District and the gateway for Nahuel Huapi National Park, Argentina’s second largest National Park. It is a vast area of virgin woods, deep crystal lakes and snow-capped peaks of the Andes. Birdlife you may see here includes Magallenic Goose, Red-gartered Goose, Rufous-tailed Hawk, Chilean Pigeon and Giant Hummingbird. The Lake District is the perfect area to explore by hire a car. Antarctica When planning you trip to Argentina, why not consider adding on a trip to Antarctica. Most of the Antarctic cruises depart from Ushuaia, Argentina’s most Southerly town. See our Antarctica section on pages 168 to 179 for more details. Sheraton Hotel, Iguazu Perito Moreno

F O R R E S E R V A T I O N S C A L L U S O N 0845 130 6982 Brazil 146 The Best of Brazil 19 Days London to London Days 1 to 3. Rio de Janeiro [B (Day 3 only)] Depart on the overnight flight to Rio, where you spend two nights at the Rio International Hotel. Rio has a wonderful setting surrounded by beaches with Tijuca National Park on its outskirts. You will be able to visit the park as well as Corcovado to see the world famous statue of Christ the Redeemer. Days 4 & 5. Iguassu [B] A 2-hour flight takes you south to the border with Argentina and the Iguassu Falls. Set amongst lush tropical forest there are 275 waterfalls, which stretch for a total of three kilometres. Higher than Niagara and more impressive than Victoria Falls, the surrounding national park is home to over 2,000 species of plants, 400 species of birds and an array of mammals. Spend two nights at the Hotel Das Cataratas. Hotel Das Cataratas is a colonial style hotel that overlooks the mighty Iguassu Falls with a total of 200 rooms, all of which are spacious and furnished to a high standard. Facilities available at the hotel include tennis courts, and an outdoor pool bar and restaurant. Hotel Das Cataratas is the only property on the Brazilian side of the falls that is able to offer such a high standard of service combined with an unrivalled location next to one of the true wonders of the world. Tours are included to both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the falls. Days 6 to 9. Pantanal [B, L (7 to 9 only), D] Depart early for the flight to Campo Grande, via Sao Paulo, where you will be met and transferred to Caiman Lodge. This comfortable eco-lodge lodge, four hours drive from the airport, will be your base for four nights. The Pantanal is a large open floodplain in the west of the country. The conditions are perfect for many migratory birds and it is the last stronghold of the Hyacinth Macaw, in fact the lodge is home to the headquarters of the Blue Macaw Project dedicated the birds preservation. You may also see Great Blue Heron, Orange-backed Oriole, Horned Screamer, Keel-ridged Toucan and parakeets as well as Red, Green, and Bluewinged Macaws. The mammal possibilities include Black Howler Monkeys, Marsh Deer, Coatimundi, Blackcapped Capuchin, Yellow Anaconda, Crab-eating Fox and both Greater, and Lesser Anteater. There are a number of activities on offer at the lodge in addition to game-drives with expert naturalists. These include horse-riding, canoeing and numerous walking trails (all with expert local guides). It may also be possible to take part in a traditional Pantanal cattle drive along with guides and ranch workers. Hotel das Cataratas, Iguazu Woodstorks