Performing Tours in South America by Ramiro Rodriguez

PĂŤerforming Tours in South America

PERFORMING TOURS Our Music Department will arrange best venues for your choir, band, orchestra or jazz band to perform in main cities of South America and enjoy travelling our continent

South America is a dream... Our world is a dream, and South America is the garden of this incredible world. Our continent offers colourful landscapes, unique cultral heritage, excellent gastronomy, wonderful hotels, and warm people. Our company, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers a wide variety of tours to enjoy the best of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay. We worked for 15 years to choose best hotels and local partners in each destination, and offer the best service, ever. We have a special area to receive your music groups: Chioirs, Orchestras, Bands. We work with our Music Manager to offer the best performing tours for your groups. If you work with schools, contact us, we have a special area to receive groups of students . Many High Schools and Universities visit South America to learn more about spanish language and contact local students. We can arrange also services for Soccer, Hockey, and Rugby Teams. We have contact with many local clubs in South America to arrange a very nice trip and play your favourite sport visiting our continent. You will find special printable guides and tours, to offer the best information for your clients. Try us, we can handle complicated queries rapidly, and once you are here we can provide continuing support and assistance during your stay. Our websites provide you all the information you need to research the destination, with different hotels, interactive maps about cities, excursions, interactive itineraries, and more. Our world is a dream, enjoy it with RipioTurismo! Lic. Ramiro Rodriguez

Sales & Marketing Manager ramiro@ripioturismo.com.ar @RipioTurismo

RipioTurismo, 15 years working for you RipioTurismo was founded in 2000 by a group of Profesionals in Tourism. In the past years, the company has expanded it's horizons to encompass some of the South American most extraordinary destinations.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH AMERICA Quito

Machu Picchu

Galapagos Cusco Lima

Titicaca La Arequipa Easter Island

Colca Canyon

San Pedro de Atacama

Santiago

Lakes District

Torres del Paine

Puerto Natales Punta Arenas

El Calafate

Maranhao

Manaos

Fernando de Noronha Pantanal

Salvador de Bahia

S達o Paulo Salta Rio de Janeiro

Iguazu Falls

Mendoza

Buenos Aires

Bariloche

El Chalten

Puerto Madryn

Ushuaia

Cruises to Cape Horn

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Performing Tours index #1401 - Performing in Buenos Aires 7 night program - Page 13 #1410 - Performing in Buenos Aires & Cordoba 8 night program - Page 15 #1414 - Performing in Buenos Aires & Iguazu 8 night program - Page 17 #1416 - Performing in Buenos Aires & Ushuaia 8 night program - Page 19 #1418 - Performing in Buenos Aires & Salta 8 night program - Page 21 #1420 - Learning Tango and Typical Argentinean Rhythms 6 night program - Page 23

1401 tour - PERFORMING IN BUENOS AIRES 7-night program

DAY 1 : BUENOS AIRES Arrival to Ezeiza International Airport. Our guide will be waiting for the group to transfer to our hotel in the city. We will offer a quick overview of the city and then, arrival to the hotel. 7 nights of accommodation with breakfast . Free time for relax or explore the city at your own. There are many attractions close to the hotel. At night, Welcome Dinner in the renovated dockside area of Puerto Madero where you can enjoy a buffet dinner of typical foods. DAY 2 : BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, we will start a Buenos Aires City Tour, highlighting many of the important landmarks and buildings in the city, as well as it various neighborhoods, including La Boca, San Telmo, La Recoleta and Palermo. During our tour we will explore the Colonial Center including, Plaza de Mayo, the Cabildo, Casa Rosada, the Cathedral, the Obelisk, the Congress, the Government House and the wide 9 de Julio Avenue, as well as the Puerto Madero Riverfront. During our city tour, we will also take a guided tour of the Colon Theater, one of Buenos Aires finest attractions. Buenos Aires's golden age of prosperity gave birth to this luxurious opera house, which has hosted Luciano Pavarotti, Julio Bocca, Maria Callas, Plácido Domingo, Arturo Toscanini, and Igor Stravinsky. The project took close to 80 years to complete, but the result is spectacular. The majestic building, completed in 1908, combines a variety of European styles, from the Ionic and Corinthian capitals and French stained-glass pieces in the main entrance to the Italian marble staircase and French furniture, chandeliers, and vases in the Golden Hall. In the main theater, which seats 2,500 in orchestra seats, stalls, boxes, and four rises, an enormous chandelier hangs from the domed ceiling painted by Raúl Soldi. The theatre's acoustics are world-renowned. In the afternoon/evening, fist concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) DAY 3: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, our guide will escort the group in a half day walking tour to visit for example Recoleta Area, or visit an interesting museum like Museo Evita, or the Malba Museum. In the afternoon/evening, second concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) At night, Dinner at the hotel DAY 4: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, we will the start trip to the north area of the city. We will explore the Parana River Delta, an extraordinary ecological zone. We will board the picturesque Tren de la Costa (Riverside Train), and take a scenic ride along the Rio de la Plata coast, affording us beautiful views of the regions luxurious residences and its lovely coastline. We will stop at San Isidro station to visit its attractive shopping center. A short walk around the town takes us to the San Isidiro Cathedral before returning to the train, which will depart for Tigre. Upon our arrival in Tigre, we will enjoy the natural scene, and crafts at the Fruit Dock in Tigre. Interestingly, ninety million tons of sedimentation carried by the Parana River each year produces an accumulation of land of approximately 20 inches, which form the different islands that constitute the Delta region, including Tigre. Our afternoon concludes as we return to the City and enjoy Tango Dance Lessons. This evening we will enjoy a Tango Show featuring the world-renowned passionate music and dance native to Argentina DAY 5: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, the group will assist to a MasterClass offered by a prestiogious musician, to learn more about some local rythms like Tango, Zamba, Chacarera, and more. (we will adapt the musician to the group). In the afternoon/evening, third concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) Dinner at the hotel

DAY 6: BUENOS AIRES Today we will enjoy an excursion to the Pampas and visit a typical “Estancia” or farm. The Pampas is one of the most important economical areas in Argentina and gauchos once made a living farming this smooth landscape with monotonous vegetation of small bushes, grass and gramineous. On the Estancia, the gaucho traditions are kept alive and we will spend a wonderful day in the countryside getting to know a typical Argentine ranch, where many agricultural and cattle raising activities are carried out by modern gauchos. On arrival we visit the Estancia House (Museum) before enjoying a snack sampling delicious local homemade empanada pastries. There will be Activities such as horseback riding and sulky rides (one-horse carriages), before a Typical Asado Lunch, a delicious barbecue with famous Argentine beef. We will also enjoy a Dance and Music Show with typical gaucho dance and music. This is followed with an opportunity to admire the gaucho’s skills on their horses as we view Cuadreras and Ring Races. We return to Buenos Aires for the evening and dinner will be at the hotel DAY 7: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, our guide will pick the group up to start a half day shopping tour. Free afternoon. At night, Farewell Dinner in a very good restaurant in Puerto Madero Area. DAY 8: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, check out and free time until transfer to Ezeiza I nternational Airport

What`s included: 9 nights of accommodation with breakfast in a centrally located 4-star hotel or 3-star hotel 3 venues with all performing arrangements included (see below) 1 MasterClass with a prestigious local musician included Daily breakfast 7 dinners, 1 lunch. We include a special Welcome Dinner, a Dinner Tango Show, and a special Farewell Dinner Free Tango Classes for people interested in learning how to dance Tango All transfers and visits in Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls Tour Manager and Musical Manager Assistance 24-hours phone assistance Musical Arrangements: venues: - Cathedral : Estimated audience 600 - Church : Estimated audience 400 - Church : Estimated audience 400 - Grand Hotel Iguazu Auditorium: Estimated audience Master class: - Singing class. Tango. Vocal technique (singing and speaking). Breath control, voice impostation. (*) - Folkloric Rithms (Chacarera, Zamba, MAlambo, Candome). Practical Insights about interpretation (instruments provided: Bombo, guitar, piano, conga, bongo). Ear training. Promotion: - Press release in major Buenos Aires newpapers & Radio Stations

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1410 tour - PERFORMING IN BUENOS AIRES & CORDOBA 8-night program

DAY 1 : BUENOS AIRES Arrival to Ezeiza International Airport. Our guide will be waiting for the group to transfer to our hotel in the city. We will offer a quick overview of the city and then, arrival to the hotel. 5 nights of accommodation with breakfast . Free time for relax or explore the city at your own. There are many attractions close to the hotel. At night, Welcome Dinner in the renovated dockside area of Puerto Madero where you can enjoy a buffet dinner of typical foods. DAY 2 : BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, we will start a Buenos Aires City Tour, highlighting many of the important landmarks and buildings in the city, as well as it various neighborhoods, including La Boca, San Telmo, La Recoleta and Palermo. During our tour we will explore the Colonial Center including, Plaza de Mayo, the Cabildo, Casa Rosada, the Cathedral, the Obelisk, the Congress, the Government House and the wide 9 de Julio Avenue, as well as the Puerto Madero Riverfront. During our city tour, we will also take a guided tour of the Colon Theater, one of Buenos Aires finest attractions. Buenos Aires's golden age of prosperity gave birth to this luxurious opera house, which has hosted Luciano Pavarotti, Julio Bocca, Maria Callas, Plácido Domingo, Arturo Toscanini, and Igor Stravinsky. The project took close to 80 years to complete, but the result is spectacular. The majestic building, completed in 1908, combines a variety of European styles, from the Ionic and Corinthian capitals and French stained-glass pieces in the main entrance to the Italian marble staircase and French furniture, chandeliers, and vases in the Golden Hall. In the main theater, which seats 2,500 in orchestra seats, stalls, boxes, and four rises, an enormous chandelier hangs from the domed ceiling painted by Raúl Soldi. The theatre's acoustics are world-renowned. In the afternoon/evening, fist concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) DAY 3: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, our guide will escort the group in a half day walking tour to visit for example Recoleta Area, or visit an interesting museum like Museo Evita, or the Malba Museum. In the afternoon/evening, second concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) At night, Dinner at the hotel DAY 4: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, the group will assist to a MasterClass offered by a prestiogious musician, to learn more about some local rythms like Tango, Zamba, Chacarera, and more. (we will adapt the musician to the group). Our afternoon concludes with a Tango Dance Lessons. This evening we will enjoy a Tango Show featuring the world-renowned passionate music and dance native to Argentina DAY 5 BUENOS AIRES Today we will enjoy an excursion to the Pampas and visit a typical “Estancia” or farm. The Pampas is one of the most important economical areas in Argentina and gauchos once made a living farming this smooth landscape with monotonous vegetation of small bushes, grass and gramineous. On the Estancia, the gaucho traditions are kept alive and we will spend a wonderful day in the countryside getting to know a typical Argentine ranch, where many agricultural and cattle raising activities are carried out by modern gauchos. On arrival we visit the Estancia House (Museum) before enjoying a snack sampling delicious local homemade empanada pastries. There will be Activities such as horseback riding and sulky rides (one-horse carriages), before a Typical Asado Lunch, a delicious barbecue with famous Argentine beef. We will also enjoy a Dance and Music Show with typical gaucho dance and music. This is followed with an opportunity to admire the gaucho’s skills on their horses as we view Cuadreras and Ring Races. We return to Buenos Aires In the afternoon/evening, third concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) Dinner at the hotel

DAY 6: BUENOS AIRES - CORDOBA After breakfast, we start transfer by sleeping bus to Cordoba City. Arrival and transfer to hotel. 3 nights of accommdoation with breakfast. Dinner at the hotel DAY 7: CORDOBA AFter breakfast, we will enjoy the City Tour. In the afternoon/evening, third concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) Dinner at the hotel DAY 8: CORDOBA After breakfast, we will start a trip to the villa called Villa Carlos Paz, where many visitors arrives every summer to enjoy holidays. Return and farewell dinner in local restaurant DAY 9: CORDOBA - BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, check out and free time until transfer to Cordoba Airport to take flight to Buenos Aires. Connection with your flight to Ezeiza I nternational Airport

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1414 tour - PERFORMING IN BUENOS AIRES & IGUAZU FALLS 8-night program

DAY 1 : BUENOS AIRES Arrival to Ezeiza International Airport. Our guide will be waiting for the group to transfer to our hotel in the city. We will offer a quick overview of the city and then, arrival to the hotel. 5 nights of accommodation with breakfast . Free time for relax or explore the city at your own. There are many attractions close to the hotel. At night, Welcome Dinner in the renovated dockside area of Puerto Madero where you can enjoy a buffet dinner of typical foods. DAY 2 : BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, we will start a Buenos Aires City Tour, highlighting many of the important landmarks and buildings in the city, as well as it various neighborhoods, including La Boca, San Telmo, La Recoleta and Palermo. During our tour we will explore the Colonial Center including, Plaza de Mayo, the Cabildo, Casa Rosada, the Cathedral, the Obelisk, the Congress, the Government House and the wide 9 de Julio Avenue, as well as the Puerto Madero Riverfront. During our city tour, we will also take a guided tour of the Colon Theater, one of Buenos Aires finest attractions. Buenos Aires's golden age of prosperity gave birth to this luxurious opera house, which has hosted Luciano Pavarotti, Julio Bocca, Maria Callas, Plácido Domingo, Arturo Toscanini, and Igor Stravinsky. The project took close to 80 years to complete, but the result is spectacular. The majestic building, completed in 1908, combines a variety of European styles, from the Ionic and Corinthian capitals and French stained-glass pieces in the main entrance to the Italian marble staircase and French furniture, chandeliers, and vases in the Golden Hall. In the main theater, which seats 2,500 in orchestra seats, stalls, boxes, and four rises, an enormous chandelier hangs from the domed ceiling painted by Raúl Soldi. The theatre's acoustics are world-renowned. In the afternoon/evening, fist concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) DAY 3: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, our guide will escort the group in a half day walking tour to visit for example Recoleta Area, or visit an interesting museum like Museo Evita, or the Malba Museum. In the afternoon/evening, second concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) At night, Dinner at the hotel DAY 4: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, the group will assist to a MasterClass offered by a prestiogious musician, to learn more about some local rythms like Tango, Zamba, Chacarera, and more. (we will adapt the musician to the group). Our afternoon concludes with a Tango Dance Lessons. This evening we will enjoy a Tango Show featuring the world-renowned passionate music and dance native to Argentina DAY 5 BUENOS AIRES Today we will enjoy an excursion to the Pampas and visit a typical “Estancia” or farm. The Pampas is one of the most important economical areas in Argentina and gauchos once made a living farming this smooth landscape with monotonous vegetation of small bushes, grass and gramineous. On the Estancia, the gaucho traditions are kept alive and we will spend a wonderful day in the countryside getting to know a typical Argentine ranch, where many agricultural and cattle raising activities are carried out by modern gauchos. On arrival we visit the Estancia House (Museum) before enjoying a snack sampling delicious local homemade empanada pastries. There will be Activities such as horseback riding and sulky rides (one-horse carriages), before a Typical Asado Lunch, a delicious barbecue with famous Argentine beef. We will also enjoy a Dance and Music Show with typical gaucho dance and music. This is followed with an opportunity to admire the gaucho’s skills on their horses as we view Cuadreras and Ring Races. We return to Buenos Aires In the afternoon/evening, third concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) Dinner at the hotel

DAY 6: BUENOS AIRES - IGUAZU After breakfast, transfer to airport to take flight to Iguazu. Arrival and transfer to hotel. 3 nights of accommdoation with breakfast. Dinner at the hotel DAY 7: IGUAZU AFter breakfast, we will enjoy the incredible show of Iguazu Falls, Argentinean Side. The park offers up to 8 km of trails to enjoy the falls with three different circuits: Upper Circuit, Lower Circuit and Trail to the Devil´s Throat In the afternoon/evening, third concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) Dinner at the hotel DAY 8: IGUAZU After breakfast, we will start visit to Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side (check visa requirements to enter to Brazil). Return and free afternoon to enjoy swimming p ool at the hotel or just rest. Farewell dinner. DAY 9: IGUAZU- BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, check out and free time until transfer to Iguazu Airport to take flight to Buenos Aires. Connection with your flight to Ezeiza I nternational Airport

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1416 tour - PERFORMING IN BUENOS AIRES & USHUAIA

8-night program

AY 4: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, the group will assist to a MasterClass offered by a prestiogious musician, to learn more about some local rythms like Tango, Zamba, Chacarera, and more. (we will adapt the musician to the group). Our afternoon concludes with a Tango Dance Lessons. This evening we will enjoy a Tango Show featuring the world-renowned passionate music and dance native to Argentina DAY 5 BUENOS AIRES Today we will enjoy an excursion to the Pampas and visit a typical “Estancia” or farm. The Pampas is one of the most important economical areas in Argentina and gauchos once made a living farming this smooth landscape with monotonous vegetation of small bushes, grass and gramineous. On the Estancia, the gaucho traditions are kept alive and we will spend a wonderful day in the countryside getting to know a typical Argentine ranch, where many agricultural and cattle raising activities are carried out by modern gauchos. On arrival we visit the Estancia House (Museum) before enjoying a snack sampling delicious local homemade empanada pastries. There will be Activities such as horseback riding and sulky rides (one-horse carriages), before a Typical Asado Lunch, a delicious barbecue with famous Argentine beef. We will also enjoy a Dance and Music Show with typical gaucho dance and music. This is followed with an opportunity to admire the gaucho’s skills on their horses as we view Cuadreras and Ring Races. We return to Buenos Aires In the afternoon/evening, third concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) Dinner at the hotel

DAY 6: BUENOS AIRES - USHUAIA After breakfast, we start transfer to airport to take flight to Ushuaia. Arriva and transfer to hotel. 3 nights of accommdoation with breakfast. Dinner at the hotel DAY 7: USHUAIA After breakfast, half day visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park and boat navigation to visit Beagle Channel. In the afternoon/evening, third concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) Dinner at the hotel DAY 8: USHUAIA After breakfast, we will start visit to Fagnano and Escondido Lakes in the heart of Tierra del Fuego Island. Return to hotel. Farewell dinner. DAY 9: USHUAIA - BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, check out and free time until transfer to Iguazu Airport to take flight to Buenos Aires. Connection with your flight to Ezeiza I nternational Airport

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1418 tour - PERFORMING IN BUENOS AIRES & SALTA

8-night program

DAY 1 : BUENOS AIRES Arrival to Ezeiza International Airport. Our guide will be waiting for the group to transfer to our hotel in the city. We will offer a quick overview of the city and then, arrival to the hotel. 5 nights of accommodation with breakfast . Free time for relax or explore the city at your own. There are many attractions close to the hotel. At night, Welcome Dinner in the renovated dockside area of Puerto Madero where you can enjoy a buffet dinner of typical foods. DAY 2 : BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, we will start a Buenos Aires City Tour, highlighting many of the important landmarks and buildings in the city, as well as it various neighborhoods, including La Boca, San Telmo, La Recoleta and Palermo. During our tour we will explore the Colonial Center including, Plaza de Mayo, the Cabildo, Casa Rosada, the Cathedral, the Obelisk, the Congress, the Government House and the wide 9 de Julio Avenue, as well as the Puerto Madero Riverfront. During our city tour, we will also take a guided tour of the Colon Theater, one of Buenos Aires finest attractions. Buenos Aires's golden age of prosperity gave birth to this luxurious opera house, which has hosted Luciano Pavarotti, Julio Bocca, Maria Callas, Plácido Domingo, Arturo Toscanini, and Igor Stravinsky. The project took close to 80 years to complete, but the result is spectacular. The majestic building, completed in 1908, combines a variety of European styles, from the Ionic and Corinthian capitals and French stained-glass pieces in the main entrance to the Italian marble staircase and French furniture, chandeliers, and vases in the Golden Hall. In the main theater, which seats 2,500 in orchestra seats, stalls, boxes, and four rises, an enormous chandelier hangs from the domed ceiling painted by Raúl Soldi. The theatre's acoustics are world-renowned. In the afternoon/evening, fist concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) DAY 3: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, our guide will escort the group in a half day walking tour to visit for example Recoleta Area, or visit an interesting museum like Museo Evita, or the Malba Museum. In the afternoon/evening, second concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) At night, Dinner at the hotel DAY 4: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, the group will assist to a MasterClass offered by a prestiogious musician, to learn more about some local rythms like Tango, Zamba, Chacarera, and more. (we will adapt the musician to the group). Our afternoon concludes with a Tango Dance Lessons. This evening we will enjoy a Tango Show featuring the world-renowned passionate music and dance native to Argentina DAY 5 BUENOS AIRES Today we will enjoy an excursion to the Pampas and visit a typical “Estancia” or farm. The Pampas is one of the most important economical areas in Argentina and gauchos once made a living farming this smooth landscape with monotonous vegetation of small bushes, grass and gramineous. On the Estancia, the gaucho traditions are kept alive and we will spend a wonderful day in the countryside getting to know a typical Argentine ranch, where many agricultural and cattle raising activities are carried out by modern gauchos. On arrival we visit the Estancia House (Museum) before enjoying a snack sampling delicious local homemade empanada pastries. There will be Activities such as horseback riding and sulky rides (one-horse carriages), before a Typical Asado Lunch, a delicious barbecue with famous Argentine beef. We will also enjoy a Dance and Music Show with typical gaucho dance and music. This is followed with an opportunity to admire the gaucho’s skills on their horses as we view Cuadreras and Ring Races. We return to Buenos Aires In the afternoon/evening, third concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) Dinner at the hotel

DAY 6: BUENOS AIRES - SALTA After breakfast, transfer to airport to take flight to Salta. Arrival and transfer to hotel. 3 nights of accommdoation with breakfast. Dinner at the hotel DAY 7: SALTA After breakfast, we will start a half day city tour of Salta with visit to San Bernardo Hill and San Lorenzo Village. In the afternoon/evening, third concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) Dinner at the hotel DAY 8: SALTA - HUMAHUACA CANYON After breakfast, we will start visit to Ithe incredible Humahuaca Canyon, to enjoy Purmamarca and the 7-color hill, Tilcara and the Pucará and Humahuaca. Return to Salta, and farewell dinner. DAY 9: SALTA - BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, check out and free time until transfer to Iguazu Airport to take flight to Buenos Aires. Connection with your flight to Ezeiza I nternational Airport

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1420 tour - LEARNING TANGO & TYPICAL ARGENTINEAN RHYTHMS 6-night program

DAY 3: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, our guide will escort the group in a half day walking tour to visit for example Recoleta Area, or visit an interesting museum like Museo Evita, or the Malba Museum. In the afternoon, second MasterClass: Folkloric Rithms I (Chacarera, Zamba, Malambo). Practical Insights about interpretation (instruments provided: Bombo, guitar, piano, conga, bongo). Ear training. At night, Dinner at the hotel DAY 4: BUENOS AIRES Today we will enjoy an excursion to the Pampas and visit a typical “Estancia” or farm. The Pampas is one of the most important economical areas in Argentina and gauchos once made a living farming this smooth landscape with monotonous vegetation of small bushes, grass and gramineous. On the Estancia, the gaucho traditions are kept alive and we will spend a wonderful day in the countryside getting to know a typical Argentine ranch, where many agricultural and cattle raising activities are carried out by modern gauchos. On arrival we visit the Estancia House (Museum) before enjoying a snack sampling delicious local homemade empanada pastries. There will be Activities such as horseback riding and sulky rides (one-horse carriages), before a Typical Asado Lunch, a delicious barbecue with famous Argentine beef. We will also enjoy a Dance and Music Show with typical gaucho dance and music. This is followed with an opportunity to admire the gaucho’s skills on their horses as we view Cuadreras and Ring Races. We return to Buenos Aires Dinner at the hotel

DAY 5: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, we will visit the Tigre Delta, a natural environment located 30 km only from Buenos Aires. Return to the hotel for the third Master Class: Folkloric Rhythms (Chamame and Candombe Uruguayo). Dinner at the hotel. DAY 6: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, free time to explore the city at your own. Rehearseal for performance. In the afternoon/evening, concert (in a Theatre, Church, Cathedral, School) with local choir, band, orchestra Dinner at the hotel DAY 7: BUENOS AIRES After breakfast, check out and free time until transfer to Buenos Aires Airport.

What`s included: 6 nights of accommodation with breakfast in a centrally located 4-star hotel or 3-star hotel 3 MasterClass with a prestigious local musician included Daily breakfast 7 dinners, 1 lunch. We include a special Welcome Dinner, a Dinner Tango Show, and a special Farewell Dinner Free Tango Classes for people interested in learning how to dance Tango All transfers and visits in Buenos Aires Tour Manager and Musical Manager Assistance 24-hours phone assistance Musical Arrangements: venues: 1 included - Cathedral : Estimated audience 600 - Church : Estimated audience 400 - Church : Estimated audience 400 - Grand Hotel Iguazu Auditorium: Estimated audience Master classes includes: - Singing class. Tango. Vocal technique (singing and speaking). Breath control, voice impostation. (*) - Folkloric Rithms (Chacarera, Zamba, MAlambo, Candome). Practical Insights about interpretation (instruments provided: Bombo, guitar, piano, conga, bongo). Ear training. Promotion: - Press release in major Buenos Aires newpapers & Radio Stations

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GENERAL CONDITIONS The following general conditions fully conform to Law 18829, Decree 2182/72, Resolution 404/72. RIPIO EVT OF IDEAS TURÍSTICAS S.R.L., Dossier No. 10687, located at Av. Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz 258 – 3rd Floor C, Buenos Aires, Argentina, hereinafter the company, hereby sets forth its general operation conditions for the provision of tourist services: 1. Knowledge of conditions set forth: when the passenger (as well as any person who has a reservation under the passenger’s name) sends his reservation and it is accepted by RIPIO EVT, it is understood that he agrees to and accepts all the conditions set out in this contract and certifies that the information supplied in the reservation card is complete and true The company, on accepting the reservation, agrees to fulfill its obligations as set forth herein. 2. Reservations: reservations received shall be confirmed once the passenger : A) Sends the reservation providing as much information as possible. We must be immediately informed of any changes in the information the passenger has furnished. The passenger can send the reservation by mail, e-mail, fax or through our web site. B) Pays a deposit of 30% of the total cost of the trip. Payment shall be made to our international account or by bank transfer to our accounts with national banks 3. Reservation confirmation: once A and B are completed so that the passenger’s reservation can be formalized, RIPIO EVT shall send the passenger via e-mail confirmation of his reservation. A week before the trip, we shall send the passenger by e-mail information on the hotel, contact telephone numbers, list of passengers and related data in a voucher service. 4. Payment of the balance due: the balance due must be necessarily paid for before undertaking the trip. The balance due be paid in cash. 5. Prices: all prices advertised in the company’s publications are quoted in US dollars and subject to changes without prior notice. Passengers shall pay the price quoted at the moment the reservation is accepted. Prices shall not be subject to changes only if the trip is paid in full (in cash) when the reservation is made. Otherwise, the company reserves the right to change the final price of the program without prior notice. Such changes shall arise from market fluctuations that may affect the cost structure. All price increases shall be paid for prior to the date of departure. 6. Reservation changes: if the passenger wishes to make changes in a reservation that has already been confirmed, he shall do so in writing. Passengers shall have to pay a penalty of U$S 50 per person when they make any such changes. 7. Reservation cancellation: cancellations shall be made in writing, without exception, and passengers shall be refunded the price of the trip after a deduction of cancellation charges. The cancellation date shall be the date RIPIO EVT. is dully notified by the passenger. The sum to be refunded to the passenger shall be paid by the company at the company’s premises within 30 days of the date notice was given of the cancellation. If cancellation notice is received 30 days prior to departure, 30% of the down payment made on the reservation shall be deducted to cover administrative expenses. If notice is received within 30 days prior to departure, the company shall retain the total down payment. 8. Changes made by the company prior to departure: the company may change itineraries, services, departure dates, etc. either in order to provide a better service, or because of acts of God or unforeseen circumstances. Unforeseen circumstances include: strikes, earthquakes, civil war, quarantine, revolutions, fires, adverse meteorological conditions, epidemics, bad road conditions o breakage’s, these being just illustrative. The company reserves the right to cancel the trip due to unforeseen circumstances or because the minimum number of people required to participate in the program has not been reached. In such a case the passenger will be informed in writing and he may opt for:

a) Demanding that he be refunded the full price paid to us. b) Deciding on an alternative trip and pay an additional sum of money or get a refund, whatever the case may be, if there is a price difference. 9. Documentation: it is the passenger’s responsibility to obtain his visa to enter the country of destination. The company is not to be held responsible if the passenger is refused, for reasons inherent to him, an entry visa or if entrance to a given country is not allowed because he has failed to comply with essential requirements or because there is something wrong with his passport. Any expenses arising thereof shall be fully borne by the passenger. The conditions set forth for voluntary cancellation of the service shall apply. 10. Luggage: the luggage and personal effects shall be, at all times, the passenger’s responsibility and at his own risk. 11. Services included: the company binds itself to render during the trip those services that are included and detailed in the information furnished in each program. 12. Services not included: the company is not bound to pay for incidentals, beverages, phone calls, laundry, tips, food during transportation, tickets for recreational centers, parks and natural reserves, etc., nor for any other service that has not been dully specified in the program. 13. Unused services: the price of the program is quoted as a package, so no refund or compensation shall be given for non-use of certain services such as hotel stays, transportation, or any other service that is included in the trip and has not been used by the passenger. 14. The company acting as an “intermediary”: When the company acts as an intermediary between the passengers and transportation companies, hotels, medical coverage, restaurants, etc., and if any of them fails to provide services, it undertakes to take the necessary steps to assure successful completion of the trip such as hiring new service providers, withholding payments to those who failed to meet their obligations, etc. The company shall not be held responsible for services provided by third parties. 15. Health: Passengers must be in good health and physical condition. Passengers are responsible for having checkups and the company is not to be held responsible in case they have not been completed.. However, it is the passenger’s responsibility to bring along medicine that has been specifically prescribed to him. 16. Complaints: neither RIPIO EVT nor service providers shall accept a formal complaint unless it is made in writing within 15 days after the trip has ended. 17. Insurance: travel insurance is not included in the price of the program. RIPIO EVT strongly recommends passengers to get travel insurance. 18. Limitation of our obligations: our obligation in connection with any event or failure shall be limited to and shall not exceed the price of the trip. 19. Applicable law and jurisdiction: these conditions and the annexes attached hereto shall be exclusively governed by regulations in force. Any conflict shall be settled by the Ordinary Courts of the First Judicial District of Buenos Aires, and excludes any other court and/or jurisdiction, especially the Federal court and/or jurisdiction.

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