Tour of Paraguay 2024

8 days / 7 nights

Asunción – Chaco - Filadelfia-Pa´i Puku School - San Ignacio – Encarnación - Jesús and Trinidad – Ciudad del Este

$4,433.75

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Asunción: The capital city, Asunción, is known for its historic architecture, including the National Pantheon of the Heroes and the Metropolitan Cathedral. The city has a vibrant arts and music scene.

Jesuit Missions: Paraguay has preserved Jesuit missions, such as La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites provide a glimpse into the region's colonial history.

Chaco Region: The Gran Chaco, a vast and sparsely populated region, offers a unique landscape and wildlife. It's known for its biodiversity and indigenous communities.

Itaipu Dam: One of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world, the Itaipu Dam is located on the Paraná River and is a joint project between Paraguay and Brazil.

Day 1: City Tour Asunción

Arrival at the airport of Asunción and transfer to our hotel with our tour guide. In the afternoon we start the journey in Paraguay with a private city tour through Asunción, where we learn about the foundation of Asunción in 1537, the Independence in 1811, the heyday under President Lopez and today’s situation. Furthermore, we visit the Casa de la Independencia, the house where the Independence got proclaimed. In addition visit of the Metropolitan Cathedral, the train station – one of the oldest stations in entire South America – and the National Pantheon. In one of the most famous and popular restaurants in Asunción, called Bar Lido, we also get the chance to taste a typical paraguayan snack: the delicious empanada. The tour finally ends with a short visit of the Mercado Municipal Nr. 4 or Pettirossi. Enjoy the typical South- American atmosphere of this Market! O/B Hotel Las Margaritas 4* in Asunción

Day 2: Asunción – Chaco / Filadelfia

Early in the morning starts the journey to Filadelfia, the principal town in the heart of the Chaco region. The Chaco begins after crossing the bridge Remanso - one of the two bridges which connect the East and the West of the Country. Along the way we make several stops, so we can observe nature and wildlife and get a first impression of the unique nature of Chaco. We will visit a native indigenous village, the Toba Qom, and the beautiful salt lake “Laguna Capitán”. In the winter there are hundreds of Andean flamingos here! In the evening we reach Filadelfia. O/B Hotel Florida 3*+ in Filadelfia

Day 3: Chaco

After breakfast we explore the city Filadelfia and visit the Jakob Unger museum. This museum shows the history of the Mennonite colonies Menno, Fernheim and Neuland. Then we drive to the Mennonite colony Neuland, from where it proceeds to Fortín Boquerón. This place reflects of one of the biggest wars of Paraguayan history: the Chaco War, led between Paraguay and Bolivia in 1932-35. During the whole stay in Chaco, we can spot unique animals and plants in this landscape. In the evening we will go back to the hotel in Filadelfia. O/B Hotel Florida 3*+ in Filadelfia

Day 4: Filadelfia – Pa´i Puku School - Asunción

On the way to Asunción we will visit the school of Pai Puku. The school was founded by a Belgian missionary and now offers building as well training in handicrafts (e.g. as a carpenter) for about 700 children from the entire territory of the Chaco. In the late afternoon arrival in Asunción and drop off at the hotel. O/B Hotel Las Margaritas 4* in Asunción

Day 5: Asunción – San Ignacio – Encarnación

In the morning, pick up and departure from Asunción following the Route 1 direction south. The first stop on our way to Encarnación is the city of Caapucú, with visit of the Museum Casa-Oratorio Cabañas, which was built in the 17th Century, showing original documents of the Spanish Governor Don Bernardo de Velazco. Later, we arrive in San Ignacio Guazú. In this city we find the most important museum about the history of the Jesuits. It was in San Ignacio Guazú, where the first mission of this region (Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia) was founded in 1609. Afterwards, we visit the Museum Diocesano, where we can admire a huge number of statues which were calved by the Indigenous more than 300 years ago. In the evening we arrive in Encarnación, the capital of the Department number 7: Itapúa. By a first glance over the city, we will fast understand why Paraguayans call this city “the pearl of the South”. O/B Hotel Milord 4* in Encarnación

Day 6: Encarnación – Jesús and Trinidad – Ciudad del Este

Today we visit the ruins of the Jesuit Missions of Trinidad and Jesús. These missions were founded in the beginning of the 18th century and gave home to more than 4000 people. The Jesuit padres showed the Guaraní Indians how to live in organized communities and how to agriculture. They also taught them a lot about arts such as music, painting and sculptures. In 1768 the Jesuits were banished by the Spanish Kingdom. The missions were abandoned and the Indians went back to the forests. During the visit we might get an impression of this missionary work the Jesuits left for the history. Later that day, we get the chance to visit one of the biggest Yerba Mate factories in Paraguay. Yerba Mate is the national drink of the Paraguayans. In wintertime they drink it hot and in summer they enjoy it cold – it is then called Tereré. Mate was first consumed by the indigenous Guaraní. Mate consumption spread in the 17th century to the Río de la Plata. From there it continued its spreading to Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru. This consumption turned into Paraguay's main commodity above other goods. After this visit, we continue the journey towards the North of the Country until we reach the border city Ciudad del Este. Arrival and transfer to tge hotel. O/B Hotel Howard Johnson 4* in Ciudad del Este

Day 7: Asunción

Scientific Monument Moisés Bertoni – Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam – Asunción At 8 o'clock, after breakfast, the journey continues with the visit of the Monumental Park once private home of Moises Bertoni, a Swiss scientist who lived and died in Paraguay more than 100 years ago. Afterwards we visit the Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam. Behind the Three Gorges Dam in China it is the second largest hydroelectric dam in the world for its structure but the largest generator of renewable and clean energy (the production goes over the total result of 12 nuclear power plants!). In 1995 it was selected as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Enjoy this trip of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes admiring this colossal and impressive work. Then, return to Asunción and transfer to the hotel. O/B Hotel Las Margaritas 4* in Asunción

Day 8: Asunción – Departure

According to the flight schedule, transfer to the airport of Asunción for the departure.

Price

$4,433.75

Price

$4,433.75

Included

Included:

- Transfer IN from Asunción airport to hotel in Asunción
- 7 overnights in selected hotels incl. Breakfast, including Early Check In on day 1
- Half day City Tour in Asunción
- Tour Paraguayan Chaco
- Private transfer Asunción – Encarnación
- Visits to Museum Cabañas, Jesuit Mission of San Ignacio, Jesús and Trinidad
- Private transfer Encarnación – Ciudad del Este
- Tour of the Scientific Monument Moisés Bertoni
- Tour of the Hydroelectric Dam of Itaipú
- Private transfer Ciudad del Este – Asunción
- Transfer OUT Hotel Asunción – Asunción Airport
- Entrance fees
- Private English speaking guide and private driver (Russian speaking guide on request)

Not included:

- International flights
- Additional tours
- Meal not mentioned in the program

*The host has the right to change the hotels indicated in the program to other hotels of the same category.

*The host party reserves the right to change the order of excursions, subject to the tour program.

*The host is not responsible for missed breakfasts in hotels when checking out early in the morning in case of an early flight or excursion

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REVIEW №1- Stacey

Pantanal and Bonito were fantastic. We loved all the tours and our driver was wonderful.
Thanks for a great trip!

REVIEW №2- Sandra Fahed Eliane

Hello ANNA!
I didn’t have the chance to thank you yet, for all your efforts, I had received very good reviews about all the package from my clients and they were satisfied thanks again for everything,

Kisses and hugs from Beirut ????

REVIEW №3- Shamali De Vaz

Dear Anna, Alexandra, Iona and the rest of the team at Ada Tours
Feed-back from a happy, satisfied customer!
A very big thank you for your very efficient services, Hospitality and most importantly your patience throughout the tour of my client. Dr. Chrysantha Mendis is very happy with the entire Tour. You did a fantastic job by organizing a detailed tour package covering 7 countries, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil. Dr. Mendis has enjoyed all the countries though he could not do a few tours in Peru which is understandable due to political unrest. We will recommend Ada Tours to all our clients in Sri Lanka and will start promoting your tours in our website.
Best wishes and kind regards,
Shamali

REVIEW №4- Carol

Hi Anna, thank you for the update on the glasses. I’ll wait and see what happens! Alan and I are now back in the UK. We loved our trip to the Pantanal and Bonito. Our guide, Alessandra was brilliant with lots of knowledge and very considerate and helpful. The only hitch we had was on our flight back to Rio because the second leg of the trip was cancelled and we were rescheduled to a later plane and our luggage was mislaid. Fortunately it arrived in Rio a day later, before we flew home. Thank you for arranging the trip.
Best wishes Carol

REVIEW №5- Stacey Robertson

Hello Anna and Natalia,
Thank you for all your help with our trip! I know our group was difficult, and I appreciate your patience with us. We loved the tours, the horseback ride, and the absolutely beautiful lunch at the vineyard. Our guides and drivers were fantastic, especially Luis. And the hotels were perfectly located. It was such a convenience to be centrally located in both Lisbon and Madeira.
I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday and I look forward to working with you in the new year!

REVIEW №6- Maria Paz R. Alberto

Dear Anna
Greetings from Ark.
Allow me to thank you for the fun trip we had, it was very memorable. Your guide , Francisco and driver Ernesto
are very good, kind and knowledgeable.

Maria Paz R. Alberto
President Philippine IATA Travel Agents Associatio

REVIEW №7- Farzana

Dear Team,
Gaur x 5 are back home safely and they enjoyed the trip immensely. I would like to thank each of you for all your efforts and hard work.
Please to help me promote more can you send me a list of countries we can work on together so that I am aware for which all places I can come to you for help and planning ?
Regards
Farzana

REVIEW №8- Stacey

Anna, I had a wonderful time. The guide, Aldinei, was incredible!
My husband and I would love your help planning future trips to Buenos Aires, Peru and the Azores in Portugal.

REVIEW №9- Matt, Adventurebug Worldwide Ltd.

Everything went really well. As always we had to make some adjustments and the local guide and team on the ground were very responsive and took action professionally. I have no complaints about this :)
The clients were very pleased with the tour and all arrangements.
Changing the few meals at the end on Isabela was not an issue and the local team did a good job organizing this for me.

Many thanks again Ana!

Matt

Adventurebug Worldwide Ltd.

REVIEW №10- Zhanna Zaitseva

Dear Juliana!

Dear Bianca!

Дорогая Анна!

Our 6 men-tourists have come today from your tour : Iguassu + Amazonia + Rio & Carnaval.

They are glad very much

Thank you for the tour!

Best regards,

Zhanna Zaitseva

"Indian Holiday"

REVIEW №11- Anna Zboranska

The brilliant excursions!
Dear Richele!

I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people!

They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied!
So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team!
Looking forward to our next cooperation)

Kind Regards,

Anna Zboranska
Exotic Department

TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP

REVIEW №12- Evyn

Great tour!
This tour is amazing and shows you a lot of sights in Rio de Janeiro.

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