Depart the hotel, to visit a traditional Estancia, the equivalent of a large ranch, devoted mainly to agriculture, but also to cattle and breeding horses. Most ranches have a main house and straw-roofed construction where the dining-room and a traditional general store are located. The general store, called the "pulperia" is a gathering point for the gauchos at sunset. After a tour of the ranch, a typical Argentine barbecue will be served including grilled beef, chicken, pork sausages, salads, dessert and coffee. After lunch, enjoy a folklore show with live music, dancing and a tango demonstration, followed by "cuadreras" and ring races where gauchos show their riding skills. For those willing to participate in the traditional activities there are horses and "sulkies" to go around the ranch. Arriving back to Buenos Aires you have the option to be dropped off at Plaza San Martin to browse nearby shops and restaurants or continue to your hotel for drop-off.

Pick-up will be between 9:00 am and 9:30 am from the front desk of the hotel. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours.

This half day sightseeing tour gives you an up close look at beautiful Buenos Aires, both modern and historic. Begin at the iconic Obelisk, symbol of the city, and then travel through the city’s major squares, including the Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martin, and Plaza Congreso. Continue to the traditional historic neighborhoods of La Boca with Caminito, San Telmo and Monserrat. Then on to the modern sections of Puerto Madero and lastly the elegant residential areas of Palermo and La Recoleta. The tour finishes in the financial and commercial centers of the city. The tour concludes with an option to be dropped off at Plaza San Martin to browse nearby shops and restaurants or continue to your hotel for drop-off.

Pick-up will be between 8:30 am and 9:00 am from the front desk of hotel. Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours.

Depart your hotel and drive through the city’s main streets en route to iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain. In the downtown area, pass many of the city’s landmarks including the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, the Municipal Theatre and the Samba Drome. Arrive at Praia Vermelha to begin your ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car to the top of Urca Hill. See the superb panorama of the city unfold before your eyes. Then, change to a second cable car that takes you all the way to the summit. Now, the views are absolutely breathtaking -- the entire city is within your grasp, including the bridge, the bay, the majestic mountain range, and the city of Niteroi, on the other side of the bay.

Pick-up will be between 8:00 am and 8:30 am from the front desk of the hotel. Pick-up time on Saturdays will be between 7:45 am and 8:15 am. Drop-off is at your hotel. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.

This afternoon enjoy an ascent by a scenic cog railway to the summit of Corcovado Hill. Here, at 2400 feet above the city stands the 125 foot statue of Christ the Redeemer. The Christ statue, that embraces the entire city, is designated as one of the seven "New Wonders of the World." See the thrilling 360 degree sweeping view of the city and understand why Rio is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Afterwards, return to the hotel along Rio’s famous beaches, including Copacabana and Ipanema.

Pick-up will be between 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm from the front desk of the hotel. Pick-up time on Sundays will be between 1:45 pm and 2:15 pm. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.