Buenos Aires to Rio

9 days
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This nine-day trip gives you the best of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, two of South America’s most vibrant cities. Start in elegant Buenos Aires to experience authentic tango and a river cruise with city views. Leave Buenos Aires for the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls, then cross the cascades to Brazil. Next, arrive in Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the Tigre Delta
    • Visit Corcovado
    • Iguazu Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world

What's this trip about?

    This nine-day trip gives you the best of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, two of South America’s most vibrant cities. Start in elegant Buenos Aires to experience authentic tango and a river cruise with city views. Leave Buenos Aires for the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls, then cross the cascades to Brazil. Next, arrive in Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s most attractive cities. Visit Christ the Redeemer before enjoying a traditional Brazilian BBQ followed by panoramic views atop Sugarloaf Mountain. End your time in Rio with a day to explore the city or local white sand beaches.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBuenos Aires
End CityRio de Janeiro

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Airport transfers
    • Internal flights
    • Accommodation with breakfast
    • Tours as detailed in itinerary
    • Other meals where stated

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival transfer in Buenos Aires

On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. This service includes a driver and local English speaking guide, who will provide you with any useful information needed for your stay. He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina’s elegant, historic and cosmopolitan capital, is known as the “Paris of the South” due to its European atmosphere with glamorous avenues lined with fashionable shops and Parisian-style restaurants and cafes. Located on the western shore of the ...

Day 2: Highlights of Buenos Aires City Tour

You will be collected from your hotel for your three-hour tour visiting the most important highlights of the city of Buenos Aires. Discover the history of the Plaza de Mayo Square, the site of Argentina’s most important historical events - see its surroundings and the...

El Querandi Tango Show & Dinner

This evening you will be collected from your hotel to experience a Tango Show with dinner. This is an intimate & passionate tango show, housed in a cozy wood-panelled 19th century building with a colourful history as a meeting point for poets and students in the h...

Day 3: San Isidro & Tigre Delta Tour

Travel from the heart of Buenos Aires to the Tigre Delta in a catamaran, offering one of the best views of the city skyline (a view that surprisingly few people see, even locals). You will be collected from your hotel and taken to the city’s port to board a modern cat...

Day 4: Arrival transfer in Iguazu

On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel.

He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it. Should you not be able to locate them, please refer to the front of...

Transfer to the airport for onward destination

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight. This service includes a driver only.

Iguazu Falls

The spectacular Iguazu Falls that straddle the Argentine-Brazil border, are made up of 275 individual waterfalls lining a 2.7km wide horseshoe-shaped gorge. The Falls are located where the Iguazu River cascades over the edge of the Paraná Plateau. The Falls can be vie...

Day 5: Iguazu Argentinian Falls

Early morning pick up from your hotel for your full day of exploring the Argentine side of the falls. This tour always starts early in order to beat the crowds and get the first train to the Devil’s Throat. There are walkways over the islands which take you to a balco...

Day 6: Half Day Iguazu Brazilian Falls

You will be collected from your hotel for your tour of the Brazilian side of the falls. After arriving at the visitor centre, we board buses for a tour of the park. Equipped with panoramic windows, the buses are designed to maximize your views of the falls, while the ...

Transfer to the airport for onward destination

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Arrival transfer in Rio de Janeiro

On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel.

He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it.

Please note this service is with a driver only. Please note,...

Rio de Janeiro

Known as the ''Cidade Maravilhosa'', or Marvellous City, Rio never fails to amaze with its sandy beaches, carefree lifestyle and unparalleled natural beauty. As the capital of Brazil until 1960, Rio is today one of the most culturally and economically prominent cities in the country, receiving more tourists than any other part of Brazil.

Day 7: Corcovado & Sugarloaf with Lunch

After an early pick up from your hotel, this tour makes its way to the bottom of Corcovado Hill, where we ascend the mountain by vehicle. Climbing 4km through the Tijuca Forest, the world’s largest urban National Park, we will arrive at the statue of Christ the Redeem...

Day 8: Rio de Janeiro - Free Day

Today is a free day for you to relax on one of Rio’s famous beaches such as Ipanema or Copacabana, or explore the city further at your leisure.

Day 9: Departure transfer from Rio de Janeiro

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,795
Price per day$199
Last Updated: 12/15/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tips, personal expenses
    • International flights
    • Visas

Accommodation

We believe that appropriate accommodation should add to the authentic travel experience, as well as providing utmost enjoyment. For that reason our accommodation is scrutinised by our staff on the ground frequently, ensuring the properties adhere to our high standards. This key will help you understand the levels of accommodation available on this tour.

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