Talk about value for money! Come to Brazil to experience Iguazu Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Niagara is but a trickle compared to mighty Iguazu. You'll also get a healthy dose of fabulous Rio de Janeiro, one of the world's favorite vacation destinations.

Day 1 - Departure an overnight flight from Miami or New York to Rio de janeiro.

Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro - After our flight arrives, we will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel on Copacabana Beach. You'll have time to check in and rest. Around midday we'll depart for a city tour, going downtown to visit the Cathedral, known as the Church of the Candelaria, built by the Portuguese in the late 1700s in Baroque style. The two dome-topped towers of Rio's largest church rise over 230 feet above the urban jungle. Next, we'll tour the beaches of Copacabana, Flamengo and Ipanema (remember the famous Bossa Nova song "Girl from Ipanema"?). We will stop for a ride at the Sugar Loaf with the famous Cable Car where you will have a view of this beautiful city and the sea below. In the evening, go out on the town, or optionally attend a wonderful Samba show at the Plataforma (the best in the city!). Overnight in Rio.

Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro - Free day at your leisure in Rio to explore on your own or go on to an optional boat tour to the Tropical Island nearby. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro - Spend time taking in some more sights of Rio or relax at your leisure on the beach. We can arrange an optional tour to Corcovado Mountain, which towers 2000 feet over the city. Combine this with an excursion to the Tijuca Forest, a tropical forest area covering over 40 square miles; it is the majestic remnant of the rainforest that once surrounded Rio. We'll see waterfalls, a colonial chapel, lagoons, caves and a botanical garden in Tijuca. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 5 - Rio to Iguazu Falls - We'll proceed to the airport for our morning flight to Iguazu. Spend the whole day visiting Iguazu Falls, truly one of the world's greatest natural wonders. The Falls consist of 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice into the Paraná River. They are produced by waters of the Iguaçu River, the source of which is near Curitiba. We'll go on a guided tour of the Falls from the Brazilian side. Exotic birds and butterflies can be seen at close range in the verdant araucaria evergreen forest. For entertainment, there's the so-called "Three Nation Show," a dinner show with dancers from Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, or go to the Teatro Plaza, a fine choice to see a colorful folkloric show with wonderfully costumed dancers. Overnight at Iguazu Falls.

Day 6 - Iguazu Falls - The best view of the Falls is afforded from the Brazilian side, in the crisp morning air. You'll never forget the sight of the cascading water and the roar of the Falls. Optional tours include taking the Macuco, a boat ride through the waterfalls, or a ½ hour helicopter flight over the Falls, an exhilarating event. Or, cross the border to Argentina; the flora and fauna are best observed on the Argentine side. If interested, you can go to see Itaipu, the world's largest hydroelectricity plant. The plant, on which construction began in the early '70s, is considered a multibillion dollar fiasco, but a very impressive one nonetheless. Buses depart hourly for free guided tours of the plant, which are fascinating. In the evening, we can opt to attend a lavish dinner show performed by international dancers in colorful garb. Overnight at Iguazu Falls.

Day 7 - Iguazu Falls to Rio - Departure - Your morning will be free. In the afternoon, depart to the airport for your flight back to Rio to connect with your international flight back home. We're sure you'll want to come back to visit this paradise on Earth soon.