Engaging Experiences... Only for AAA members!

Sail in the wake of 16th-century Portuguese explorers as you cruise through historic Guanabara Bay... Then dine at one of Rio’s most atmospheric restaurants.

Thrill to the awesome power of Iguassu Falls as you venture under the thundering cascades by boat.

1 UNESCO World Heritage Site

9 days for $4,399
We never cancel a departure

All this is included...5-star hotels and Amazon ship, 15 meals, in-depth sightseeing with your own personal car, driver & guide, special AAA excursions, all shore excursions on your Amazon cruise, luggage handling, all on-tour transportation, 2 internal flights, port charges, visa fees and our comprehensive travel insurance coverage.

Book with total confidence

• 100% cash refund up to 30 days before travel.
• Only $100 deposit to lock in your trip cost.
• Complete travel insurance coverage included.

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Your Exclusive Itinerary

Day 1 – Welcome to Manaus

Surrounded by miles of Amazon rainforest in every direction, this vibrant and energetic Brazilian city still retains the spirit of a true frontier town. Upon arrival, check in to the Tropical Manaus Hotel.

Day 2 – Your Voyage Begins!

Join your guide after breakfast for a half-day tour which we’ve arranged exclusively for AAA Members to gain deeper insight into this unique city and its remote Amazon setting. Start the morning at the colorful local market and see the Customs House and Amazon Theater, an extravagant opera house commissioned by rubber barons who made their fortunes here at the turn-of-the-century. You’ll observe the bustle and activity of the Manaus Port and admire the stately elegance of the Rio Negro Palace. A special visit to the National Institute of Amazonian Research reveals the pioneering work which has been conducted here for more than half a century. With laudable goals encompassing both scientific knowledge and sustainable rainforest development, your visit here will give you the background and context for a more enriching Amazon cruise.

In the afternoon, you’ll step aboard the 5-star MV Iberostar Grand Amazon. Meet your ship’s officers and crew at the Captain’s Welcome Party as you begin your voyage up the mighty Rio Negro. Meals B,D

Day 3 – Exploring the Amazon

Early risers can head up to the Top Deck for Continental Breakfast as the rising sun casts its first light over the awakening jungle. Later, a full breakfast will be served in the restaurant. Then step off ship with your naturalist guides to explore the flooded forests and creeks of the Manacapuru River region. Return to ship for a late morning lecture on rainforest flora and fauna, a wonderful opportunity to bring insight and perspective to your Amazon exploration. Enjoy a casual buffet at the Tucano Grill on the Top Deck or sit down to lunch in the Kuarup Restaurant.

Late in the afternoon, your guides will lead another thrilling rainforest excursion. Try your hand at Piranha fishing or explore by boat across the calm waters of the Amazon’s many lakes. After dinner tonight, join your guides to spot elusive Alligators lurking in the dark river. Meals B,L,D

Day 4 –Deep into the Amazon

Continue your exploration of this unique eco-system with a second day of naturalist-guided excursions. Depending upon water levels and accessibility of remote forest trails, there will be more opportunities for bird watching, jungle trekking, village visits, photo safaris, speedboat excursions and caiman spotting.

Between your morning and late afternoon excursions, you’ll enjoy lunch onboard, time to relax and an enlightening lecture on the peoples of the Amazon. This evening’s Farewell Dinner is followed by an entertaining show of Brazilian song and culture. Meals B,L,D

Day 5 – Off ship and on to Rio

As your ship charts a course back to Manaus, you’ll cruise the amazing Meeting of the Waters, where the black currents of the Rio Negro join the brown waters of the Amazon and flow together for miles without mixing. Disembark in Manaus and fly to Rio, where you’ll be met and escorted to the 5-star Sofitel Hotel perfectly situated overlooking world-famous Copacabana Beach. Meals B

Day 6 – Cruise through Guanabara Bay

This morning, you’ll sail in the wake of the Portuguese explorers who discovered Guanabara Bay in 1502. Your cruise offers sweeping views of Rio's unique setting on the southern shores of this enormous bay, graced with picturesque islands and ringed by forested slopes. Sit down to lunch at Confeitaria Colombo, one of Rio’s oldest and most popular restaurants. Meals B,L

Day 7 – Rio from City to Summit

Your full day guided exploration begins after breakfast. Towering over Rio is the imposing statue of Christ the Redeemer – arms spread, protecting the city below. Travel 2,400 feet by train to the top of Mt. Corcovado to visit this 100-foot tall landmark and enjoy stunning 360˚ views of Rio. Then ascend by cable car from Red Beach to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. At the summit, you’ll have breathtaking views of a magnificent tableau encompassing the city, sea, mountains and sky. Discover the city's famed beaches, from Copacabana to Ipanema, and lunch at the celebrated Oasis Barbecue. Your evening is free to enjoy as you please. Meals B,L

Day 8 – From Rio to Iguassu Falls

You’ll be escorted to the Rio airport for your flight to Iguassu where you’ll be met and transferred to the deluxe Mabu Thermas Resort. Then join your guide for an afternoon of exploration on the Brazilian side of the Falls. Meals B

Day 9 – Mighty Iguassu and Onward…

This morning, your guide will take you to all the best vantage points on the upper and lower sides of the Argentinean Falls including the celebrated Devil's Throat - where the turbulent waters create thousands of rainbows suspended in mid-air. Then feel the refreshing spray and hear the mighty roar of these thundering cascades as you explore the Falls from below by boat – it’s an unforgettable experience! After sightseeing, you’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward flight. Or, discover the sophisticated allure of the Argentine capital with our 3-day program to Buenos Aires. Meals B

Your deluxe hotels

Tropical Manaus

On the banks of the Rio Negro, this deluxe resort is one of the best in the Amazon. Comfortable, air conditioned guestrooms offer wireless internet, in-room safe, hair dryer, minibar, cable TV and 24-hour room service.

Iberostar Grand Amazon

With 72 well-appointed balcony staterooms, this 5-star ship promises an intimate shipboard ambience, fine cuisine, two swimming pools and inviting public spaces. Enjoy shipboard lectures and naturalist-guided shore excursions.

Mabu Thermas Resort

Situated on beautifully landscaped tropical grounds, this inviting deluxe resort promises a comfortable, air-conditioned guestroom and convenient access to the Falls.

Sofitel Rio

This stylish luxury hotel has a privileged location overlooking world-famous Copacabana Beach. Enjoy French-inspired elegance, your own private balcony, and all the amenities of a 5-star resort.

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9 days for $4,399

All this is included… 5-star hotels and Amazon ship, 15 meals, in-depth sightseeing with your own personal car, driver & guide, special AAA excursions, all shore excursions on your Amazon cruise, luggage handling, all on-tour transportation, 2 internal flights, port charges, visa fees and our comprehensive travel insurance coverage.

Book with total confidence

• 100% cash refund up to 30 days before travel.
• Only $100 deposit to lock in your trip cost.
• Complete travel insurance coverage included.
• Brazil visa fee is included

We never cancel a departure

Thursday departures	Per Person Double	Single Supplement
2011 Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Apr 7, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun 2, 9, 23, 30 Jul 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 Dec 1, 8, 15	$4399	$1700
2012 Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb 2, 9, 23 Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr 5, 19, 26	$4399	$1700
Call your AAA Travel Professional for international economy or business airfare. Airport transfers are included. Prices are per person, double. Brazil visa fee of $205 per person and our Travel Insurance cost of $153 per person are included. Solo travelers save $200 off their next trip.

Add the Magic of Buenos Aires to your Journey…

3 Days from $639-$849 per person, double occupancy

Day 10 – From Iguassu to Buenos Aires

After your morning tour of Iguassu Falls, you’ll be taken to the airport for your flight to the Argentine capital. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted to your choice of hotel. The Moreno Hotel is a stylish boutique property wonderfully located in the colorful city-center district of San Telmo, just a few blocks from bustling Plaza de Mayo. Or retreat to the Art Deco, French-inspired elegance of the Sofitel Hotel surrounded by shady, tree-lined sidewalks in the heart of downtown. Meals B

Day 11 – Through the eyes of Evita… and a special evening

AAfter breakfast, you’ll delve into the life of Eva Peron as you explore the intriguing history and sites of the capital on this uniquely designed half-day city tour. Along the way you’ll see the Casa Rosada (Government House) and its oft-photographed balcony, from where Ms. Peron would greet her legions of supporters. Admire the Metropolitan Cathedral and parks of Palermo before driving down Avenida 9 de Julio, known as the widest boulevard in the world. Marvel at the grand façade of the Colon Theater, one of the world’s preeminent opera houses, before visiting the Evita Museum and the lovely Recoleta Cemetery where Evita is buried.

The balance of your afternoon is free, but the evening has been uniquely planned for you to enjoy as you choose: You can dine in the home of an Argentine family, enjoying lively conversation and a 3-course meal prepared by your hosts. Or, you can choose to have dinner at Lezama, a local favorite in the colorful city district of San Telmo. Meals B,D

Day 12 – Depart Buenos Aires

After breakfast, you’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward flight. Or let your AAA Travel Professional assist you with another tour extension, perhaps to Bariloche, home to some of the Continent’s most magnificent scenery. Meals B

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Travel Onward into the Landscapes of Bariloche

3 Days from $799-$1179 per person, double occupancy

Day 1 – Welcome to Bariloche!

Check in to the hotel of your choice. Situated on the shores of magnificent Lake Nahuel Huapi, the 5-star El Casco Art Hotel is a showpiece of stylish design and more than 300 works by Argentine artists. Or retreat to a forested peninsula situated between Nahuel Huapi and Moreno Lakes and enjoy two nights at the famed Llao-Llao Resort, an award-winning resort inspired by the grand lodges of the North American Rockies.

Then join your guide for a half-day tour through the forested, lake-dotted mountain landscapes of the region. Exploring at an unhurried pace with your own private car and driver, your circuit includes a chairlift ascent to the 3,500-foot summit of Campanario Hill for amazing views over the city, lakes and mountains.

Day 2 – A Day at Leisure

Immerse in the pristine beauty of the region as you relax and explore at your own pace. Or join an available excursion to the charming town of San Martin. Golf and spa services are also available at the Llao Llao Resort.  Meals B

Day 3 – Depart Bariloche

You’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward journey. Meals B

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