Tierras Vivas comes to diffusing without profit helping porters families and the communities of Pilcobamba and Rallan located in the Cusco, Peru.
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"Tierras Vivas provided an expedition which exceeded my greatest expectations. We took the a road less traveled which gave us access to to spectacular Inca ruins in way we could never have dreamed of - our group had the ruins all to themselves. We heard that the famed Inca trail supports a constant flow of sight-seers, but for five ... Danylo Fedoryka, Washington DC (USA) Musician - The band Scythian
Discovery & Relax These trips imply a little or any physical effort, and the itinerary length of duration can be of 2 or more days, going in different means of transportation, the tourist visit can be on foot or by car, accommodation are basic, for instance, hotel, hostal.
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The Iguazu or Iguassu Falls are one of Argentina’s and indeed South America’s finest attractions. The falls line the rim of a crescent-shaped cliff about 2.5 miles long. Around 275 individual cascades and waterfalls plummet upto 269 feet into the gorge below. The thunderous roaring of Iguassu can be heard from miles away.
You can stay for longer - there are many attractions at Iguassu National Park, where you can find a considerable interesting sub tropical rainforest.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Puerto Iguazu, transfer to your Hotel.
Day 2: Full day tour on the Argentine side of the falls.
Day 3: Half day tour on the Brasilian side.
Day 4: Transfer Outto the airport.
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Route: Iguassu
Crew:Local guides
Accommodation: Simple hotel (03 nights)
Entrance: Park entry fees
Highlights: Guided tour of Iguassu waterfalls
Meal:from the second day breakfast inc
Transport: Van
Not included in this trip:
Pre accommodation and post tour
Flights (we can look for these
Airport taxes
Insurance
Tips, alcoholic and soft drinks
Introduction
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us, (remember we are in south america). Due to our style of travel at Tierras Vivas and the regions we visit this can be unpredictable. The dossier is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Please contact us for more information if neccesary.
Day 01: Iguassu Fly to Iguazu. You will be met on arrival and transfered to your hotel .You have a free day to relax. (We can arrange optional trips on arrival if you wish).
Day 2: Argentina Waterfalls Today is a full day tour to the Argentinean side of the falls with Spanish/English speaking guide. Entrance fee to the national park is included. This tour includes three different paths:
UPPER WALK: A walk of 500 metres, lasts about 45 minutes seeing the Two Sisters, Bosseti, Adam and Eve, Bernabe Mendez, Mbigu· and San MartÌn falls from the upper part.
LOWER PATH: Walk around 1.300 metres of footpath which lasts 1.30 hours. You see the falls from the middle - you might get wet.
DEVIL’S THROAT: Hop aboard a little train, and go 4 km to Devils Throat Station, at the upper part of the Iguazu River. From here, you walk on a bridge (walkway) that leads to the balcony of Devil’s throat. The most spectacular view!!
Below is an optional extension you can add on this same day.
Great Adventure excursion (1 hour): Combines a jungle trip with a sailing to the Falls.
Start with a trip through the rainforest of the National Park in a 4 x 4 jeep. Then, take a zodiac boat upstream in the lower Iguazu River, reaching a panoramic view of the Falls – then finishing with a trip directly under the falls. Back to Iguazu and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Brazilian waterfalls
This day features a half day excursion to the Brazilian waterfalls with Spanish/English speaking guide. Entrance fee to the national park is included. From the Brazilian National Park you have a panoramic view of the Falls – you can see the 3 kilometres of Falls in front of you, which features 270+ cascades. You have 1,000 metres of easy walking - it takes about 1 hour, finishing in the canyon of the Devil’s throat. After the tour to the brazilian side of the falls, you will have the rest of the day to relax, take an optional tour or just go shopping!
Day 04: Departure We take you to the airport to catch your onward flight. End of services
Make your reservation; we have got daily departures for this trip, further details please contact us at the following email address: info@tierrasvivas.com
Important Notes:
1) Shorter/longer stays, hotel upgrades and extra trips all possible. Please contact our sales department for more information.
2) Visas: You may be required to obtain a travel visa to visit either side of the falls, also all countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT''S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.
Accommodation: Simple Hotel Joining Hotel: The following hotel is used in Puerto Iguazu. Please refer to your travel vouchers for your hotel details.
Hotel Esturion Av. Tres Fronteras 650 Tel: 54 3757 420 100 Puerto Iguazu Misiones - Argentina
Joining Instructions: Arrival and departure transfers are included in the price of your tour. Upon arrival at either Puerto Iguazu airport in Argentina or Foz de Iguassu airport in Brazil, you will be met by a driver holding a banner with your name on it. This driver will be waiting for you by the exit of the arrivals lounge, so keep an eye out for the banner. You will be transferred to your hotel. At the time of booking please inform Tierras Vivas of your flight information to book this transfer.
Arrival Complications: We don't expect any problems, and or should you, but if for any reason you can not commence your trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader/local operator or to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier. If you are unable to get in touch with your leader/local operator, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Local Emergency Contact If you need emergency assistance, you can contact us locally at the following phone numbers: Cell. + 54 9 11 54 77 68 46
Should you need to contact Tierras Vivas during a situation of extremely serious need, someone from our Operations staff will answer a mobile line at any time. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so we may return your call and assist you as soon as posible
Phone: +51 84 235 211 Mobile: +51 84 970 2020
Checklist of what to take:
* Small towel and swim wear * Wind-Rain Jacket * 3 shirts/t-shirts * Sun hat * 2 pairs of shorts * 1 pair of long trousers * 1 pair of hiking pants * Passport (with photocopies) * Travel Insurance (with photocopies) * Airline tickets (with photocopies) * USD cash * Credit or debit card * Vouchers, pre-departure booklet and dossier * Any entry visas or vaccination certificates * Camera and film * Reading/writing material * Binoculars * Sunblock * Sunglasses * Toiletries (biodegradable) * Watch or alarm clock * Water bottle * First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, and extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Meal Budget: Allow USD100 for meals not included. For additional expenses, please contact our sales department for more information. sales@tierrasvivas.com
Emergency Fund: Please, make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an emergency fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) need a change to our planned tour. This is a rare occurrence! But you never know…
Departure Tax: USD36 Brazil USD18 Argentina
Optional activities: Bird Park $9 Jungle & Falls excursion $40 Boat ride, various tours $5-$40 Helicopter flight over falls $60
All prices are in USD.
A Couple of Rules: Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts you at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Tierras Vivas travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The explotation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader/local operators has the right to expel any member of the group/tour if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a trip with us, you will not be permitted to join the tour until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader or local operator, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number. Responsible Travel: Tierras Vivas has been responsible to offering low-impact tours that benefit traveller and host alike. We work with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts.
Keeping in Touch: If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Ciber cafes are becoming increasingly common and cheap throughout the regions we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travellers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our Emergency Contact.
Tierras Vivas comes to diffusing without profit helping porters families and the communities of Pilcobamba and Rallan located in the Cusco, Peru.
The project starts when we really realize that ... 
... 
"Tierras Vivas provided an expedition which exceeded my greatest expectations. We took the a road less traveled which gave us access to to spectacular Inca ruins in way we could never have dreamed of - our group had the ruins all to themselves. We heard that the famed Inca trail supports a constant flow of sight-seers, but for five ...
The Iguazu or Iguassu Falls are one of Argentina’s and indeed South America’s finest attractions. The falls line the rim of a crescent-shaped cliff about 2.5 miles long. Around 275 individual cascades and waterfalls plummet upto 269 feet into the gorge below. The thunderous roaring of Iguassu can be heard from miles away.
You can stay for longer - there are many attractions at Iguassu National Park, where you can find a considerable interesting sub tropical rainforest.
