Highlights of Brazil & Argentina: Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip

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A compact and just plain fun itinerary of some of the continent's top highlights. One of the world's great cities in Buenos Aires, the world's most powerful waterfall at Iguazu, and the mesmerizing culture and rhythms of Rio de Janeiro.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Discover the charms of Palermo, the Recoleta, the Teatro Colon, the Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, and La Boca
    • Enjoy a private walking tour of themagnificent Iguazu Falls (both theArgentine andBrazilian side)
    • Enjoy Rio, acoastal metropolis, and some of the bestrestaurants, boutiques, and cafes
    • Enjoy the views from thetop of Corcovado Mountain and see the iconic Cristo Redentor statue
    • Have fun on a cable car ride upSugar Loaf Mountain

What's this trip about?

    A compact and just plain fun itinerary of some of the continent's top highlights. One of the world's great cities in Buenos Aires, the world's most powerful waterfall at Iguazu, and the mesmerizing culture and rhythms of Rio de Janeiro.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Includes accommodations at first class hotels that reflect the best of local culture
    • Includes excursions and tours with superb private guides

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Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1: WELCOME TO BUENOS AIRES

Arrive to Buenos Aires
, Argentina’s colorful capital, where your private guide will take you to your boutique hotel in the fashionable Palermo district. This is one of the best areas of town for walking around, with charming boutiques and top restaurants.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 MINE HOTEL

This small, modern boutique hotel has an excellent location in the vibrant Palermo SoHo neighborhood, with many cafes and restaurants right outside the front door. The 20-room hotel offers a restaurant and a private green space with a garden and small pool; most rooms overlook this quaint backyard area.

DAY 2:

GET TO KNOW VIBRANT BUENOS AIRES

Explore Buenos Aires with your private guide,
 a bilingual local who will take you through the city’s unique neighborhoods. Discover the charms of Palermo, the Recoleta, the Teatro Colon, the Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, and La Boca. With your private guide, you have the flexibility to explore at your own pace and make...
ACCOMMODATIONS:
 MINE HOTEL

DAY 3: RELAX AND EXPLORE THE CITY

Enjoy a day at leisure
 to delve into the city’s offerings; we’ll give you some of our favorite suggestions for things to see and do. We can also arrange privately guided day excursions to nearby sites, such as the town of Colonia, Uruguay (a well preserved 17th century Portuguese colonial tow...
ACCOMMODATIONS:
 MINE HOTEL

DAY 4: THE NATURAL WONDER OF IGUAZU FALLS

Fly north to Iguazu,
 home to the magnificent Iguazu Falls, where your private guide will welcome you to the country and take you to your hotel. Enjoy a private walking tour of the Argentine side, exploring the trails and catwalks around the falls. Guests upgrading to the Belmond Das Catarat...
ACCOMMODATIONS:
 LOI SUITES IGUAZU

Tucked away in the subtropical jungle of Iryapu, Loi Suites is remote yet luxurious, offering up-close views of the jungle and a tranquil ambiance. The hotel, located fifteen minutes from the Iguazu Falls, was designed with the idea of preserving...

Enjoy a trip to the Brazilian side of the falls,
 where your private guide will take you along trails that showcase the scale and grandeur of this magnificent natural site. There are also options for hiking and other excursions, such as zodiac boat tours.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 LOI SUITES IGUAZU

DAY 6: FLY TO RIO DE JANEIRO

Fly out of the jungle to Rio,
 a coastal metropolis, where your private guide will take you to your hotel on Copacabana Beach. This is one of the best locations in the city; many of Rio’s best restaurants, boutiques, and cafes are located here and in neighboring Ipanema and Leblon.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 PORTO BAY RIO

With panoramic views of the Sugarloaf, Corcovado and the Copacabana beachfront, and a bar with live bossa nova music, Porto Bay offers everything you'd want in a Rio hotel. Guests enjoy buffet breakfasts, late afternoon tropical cocktails, and intern...

Get to know beautiful Rio with your private local guide.
 Head to the top of Corcovado Mountain to the iconic Cristo Redentor statue, where you can take in one of the best views in the world. Afterward, visit the Tijuca Forest National Park, the largest urban forest in the world. Drive through the historic Santa Teresa neighborhood, filled with mansions dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and see Rio’s bustling downtown.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 PORTO BAY RIO

DAY 8: TIME TO RELAX AND EXPLORE RIO; CABLE RIDE UP SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN

After a 

relaxed morning on your own
, head up Sugar Loaf Mountain on a 

cable car
 for privileged views of Guanabara Bay, Corcovado, Rio-Niteroi Bridge, Santa Cruz Fortress, and the glittering scenery of Rio.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 PORTO BAY RIO

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME OR YOUR NEXT DESTINATION

Today you will say goodbye to your local guide and head to the airport for your flight home or to your next destination.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,850
Price per day$317
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Vaya Adventures.

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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast everyday (except arrival day)
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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