Argentina / Brazil

Argentina, Brazil Tour

10 days | 9 nights
Private tour
From 2380USD per person
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Tour Description

Too hard to make up your mind between traveling to Argentina or Brazil? Don’t think twice and visit both! Start with Buenos Aires, the world capital of tango known as the ‘Paris of South America’.

Visit Iguazu National Park, the largest waterfall system in the world listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With 275 individual waterfalls spread across the Argentinian and Brazilian borders, Iguazu is one of the 'New Seven Wonders of Nature'.

Explore this incredible natural environment on land and water before crossing the border and making your way to Brazil's sunny Rio where you will explore iconic sites.

Your tour will conclude among the paradise-like beaches in the giant bay of the historic and colorful town of Paraty, the newest UNESCO World Heritage Site in Brazil. Enjoy!

Destinations

Multi-Country

Trip at a glance

Visits

ARGENTINA: Buenos Aires, Gaucho Party, Iguazu Waterfalls

BRAZIL: Iguacu Waterfalls, Rio de Janeiro, Christ Redeemer, Paraty

Trip details

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL IN BUENOS AIRES, CITY TOUR

Morning

Arrival at Ezeiza, Buenos Aires international airport.

Meet and greet with your private English-speaking guide.

Transfer to your hotel in the city centre (45min).

City Tour: visit the traditional and historical neighborhoods of the Argentinean capital. Starting with the city's main square, the Plaza de Mayo where the Avenida de Mayo starts, Buenos Aires's historic avenue. Pass the Casa Rosada, the seat of the Government, the white Cabildo, a historic place of administrative power and now transformed into a small museum of the history of the city, and finally the imposing cathedral.

Afternoon

Make your way to San Telmo, a neighborhood known for hosting the great families that founded the city and the cradle of the tango. Its cobbled streets are now occupied by artisans and secondhand goods dealers. This neighborhood is very popular for its colonial architecture and history; it is also very famous for the craft fair on Sunday.

From there you will visit La Boca located at the southern edge of the city by the Riachuelo river. La Boca is a typical and colorful neighborhood, where the nostalgic image of the arrival of European emigrants, mainly Italian still lingers. La Boca has become very touristic. We will mainly visit the famous "Caminito" or the international well-known stadium of the Boca Juniors team accompanied by a tango atmosphere.

Finish your visit with a stop at Puerto Madero, home of a pioneer project for the rehabilitation of the old docks of the city that was started in the 90s. An interesting blend of highly modern architecture and entertainment offers that remains loyal to its maritime merchant past where restaurants, bars and luxury sit side by side.

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Buenos Aires.

Day 2 GAUCHO PARTY

Morning

In the morning, your English-speaking drive-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Buenos Aires to take you to the Estancia “Santa Susana” (1 hour) out of town.

Your activities during the day will include a tour of the facilities, an equestrian show and the time for a short horse ride.

 

Afternoon

In the afternoon you will drive back to your hotel (1 hour).

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Buenos Aires.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 3 FLIGHT TO IGUAZU

Morning

Morning transfer to Buenos Aires domestic airport and assistance with check-in (30 min).

Direct flight to Puerto Iguazu, border city with Brazil and Paraguay (1 hour 50 min).

Afternoon

Transfer to the Hotel (30 min).

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Puerto Iguazu.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 4 FULL DAY TOUR AT IGUAZU FALLS ARGENTINA

Morning

Transfer to Iguazu National Park (15 min) on the Argentinian side, where 80% of the waterfalls are located.

While visiting Iguazú National Park, you can see in between up to 260 waterfalls. It is one of the most spectacular waterfall system in the world. The surrounding subtropical rainforest has over 2,000 species of plants and is home to endemic wildlife such as tapirs, giant anteaters, howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguars and caymans.

Afternoon

Walk along a series of boardwalks to catch spectacular views of the falls and the occasional monkeys and toucans that inhabit the nearby forest.
For the adventurous traveler, speed boat rides are available (not included). Be ready to get wet as they take you to the foot of the falls.
End with a train ride to the Devil's Throat, the tallest of all the waterfalls with a sheer 260-foot drop (80 meters). 

End of the afternoon, transfer to Puerto Iguazu (25 min).

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Iguazu.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 5 IGUAZU FALLS BRAZIL, FLIGHT TO RIO DE JANEIRO

You might need to request a visa from your home country to enter Brazil. Please check with your Embassy or Consulate at least 3 months before your trip.

Remember to bring a change of clothes and swimsuit!

Morning

Cross the Brazilian border to get to the other side of the falls (1 hour).

Experience the falls from a stunning angle on the Brazilian side (half-day).

This part of the park runs through a thicker forest with a lusher vegetation, the waters of the falls are more rugged and louder than on the Argentinean side. A close encounter with the local fauna and flora.

Afternoon

Afternoon transfer to Foz do Iguazu airport (20 min), check-in.

Direct flight to Rio de Janeiro (2 hours).

Evening

Arrival to Rio de Janeiro, transfer to your hotel downtown (1 hour).

Overnight at the hotel in Rio de Janeiro.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 6 CHRIST THE REDEEMER AND SANTA TEREZA NEIGHBORHOOD

Morning

Early in the morning, hop on the train up the rack railway to the Corcovado Mountain for a spectacular glimpse of Rio, and an up-close look at the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Then, visit the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa and marvel at its architectural and cultural charms.

Afternoon

Free afternoon. Relax at the beach, keep exploring the busy city or visit the modern Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do amanhã) and the Museum of Fine Arts (Museu Nacional de Belas Artes) (not included).

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Rio.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 7 RIO HISTORICAL CENTER, ICONIC BEACHES AND SUNSET AT THE SUGAR LOAF

Morning

After breakfast, visit the heart of Rio de Janeiro walking by its historical Center. Step back in time and learn how life was lived when Rio was still the capital of Brazil.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of Rio’s iconic beaches, including Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Later in the afternoon, ride the cable car up to the peak of the Sugarloaf Mountain, and enjoy a toast as the sun sets over the amazing scenery of Rio's background.

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at the hotel in Rio de Janeiro. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 8 PARATY HISTORICAL CITY

Morning

Morning transfer to Paraty (4 to 5 hours). The drive to the small coastal town goes through one of the most scenic roads in Brazil on the Rio-Santos route.

Afternoon

Free afternoon to discover Paraty historic center and its harmonious architectural ensemble of the 18th century.

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at the hotel in Paraty.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 9 SCHOONER CRUISE IN PARATY BAY

Morning

In the morning, meet at the main pier of Paraty where you will board your Schooner for your full day cruise through the bay of Paraty. Explore some of Paraty’s most beautiful beaches along the coast and stop to visit two of the 65 islands of the bay. Lunch will be served on board the ship. The trip lasts around 5 hours with 4 stops of about 40 minutes, plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing.

Afternoon

Sail back to the pier late in the afternoon and enjoy some free time to relax and soak in the sunset.

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at the hotel in Paraty. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 10 BACK TO RIO DE JANEIRO, DEPARTURE

At the indicated time transfer to the Rio de Janeiro International Airport (4 hours).

Check-in assistance.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

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What's included

Flights

Domestic Flights:

  • Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu
  • Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation

Nights
9 nights in 3 or 4* premium hotels

Meals

Bed & Breakfast plan
9 breakfasts + 1 lunch + 1 dinner
Full board plan
9 breakfasts + 9 lunches (including box lunches) + 9 dinners

Transportation

Boat
Shared boat on day 9 (Paraty Bay)
Car
Private tourist vehicle for all transfer and visits except for tango show on day 1 and gaucho party on day 2

Orientation

Guide
Private English-speaking guide for all mentioned visits, except on day 2 and 9 (shared English-speaking guide)

Entrance Fees

All entrance fees to mentioned sites

What's not included

  • International flights to/from South America
  • Activities inside Iguazu National Park
  • Buenos Aires Tourist Tax Fee (charged by the hotel)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Extra Meals
  • Drinks
  • Tips

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