9-Day tour visiting Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro
Tour Argentina and Brazil in style! From south to north, visit Buenos Aires, Iguazú and Río de Janeiro on a 9-day tour! With a mix of nature, culture and flavours, you will be impressed by each destination's magical touches. Roam the streets of Buenos Aires with a guided city tour that ensures an authentic look at the highlights. Following up, experience the best of Buenos Aires' cuisine and tango culture on a dinner and tango show. Then, visit the breathtaking Iguazu Falls from both Argentine and Brazilian sides. And have a perfect closure for your trip in an incredible beachside paradise: Rio de Janeiro, where you will see the best of its colourful and charming landscape. You will admire the green mountains and the Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf) rising from the sea, the Botanical Garden with one of the largest collections of plants in the world and Corcovado Mountain. With accommodation and tours included, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure!
ItineraryDay 1: Buenos AiresPass By: Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you’ll be met at the airport by one of our Destination Hosts and have a private transfer to your hotel.
Stop At: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Our Destination Host will check with you the details of your itinerary and add any extra information you might need. He / She will be ready to answer your questions, give you tips about places to go, restaurants to eat and anything else you might be interested in. You’ll have the rest of the day free to enjoy this vibrant city.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires
Day 2: Buenos Aires: City Tour & Tango ShowStop At: Plaza de Mayo, Av. Hipolito Yrigoyen S/N, Buenos Aires Argentina
In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a 3-hour City Tour (shared service).
Throughout the tour, you will have the chance to do sightseeing around the historical and political center of the city accompanied by a bilingual guide: May Square, San Telmo with its cobblestone streets, La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever-present, and the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the “Paris of the South”. After some stops on different attractions, you will be driven back to your hotel around noon time and will have the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy as you wish.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Aljibe Tango, Balcarce 425, C1064AAI, C1064 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tonight, we’ll pick you up from your hotel (shared service) and drive you to a Tango House to enjoy an exclusive 3-course dinner and taste the best of Argentine gastronomy. Pair these delicacies with a selection of Argentine wines! Right after dinner, enjoy the performance of professional dancers that will marvel you with the most sensual movements, while the history of tango comes to life in front of your eyes! At the end of the show, you’ll be driven back to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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• Dinner: (non-alcoholic beverages and wine included)
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Buenos Aires
Day 3: Buenos Aires / Puerto IguazúPass By: Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery, Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado s/n, C1425 Buenos Aires, Argentina
At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer from your hotel to the domestic airport in order to take your flight to Puerto Iguazu.
Pass By: Camino Anexo Ruta Provincial 101, N3370, Misiones, Argentina
Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazu Airport, you'll be driven to your hotel (shared service).
Stop At: Puerto Iguazu, Puerto Iguazu, Province of Misiones, Litoral
Welcome to Puerto Iguazu! This little and relaxing town is the gate to visit the impressive Iguazu Falls, which have been recently declared as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders; a must-see destination for any traveller visiting Argentina! After checking in at your hotel, you will have the rest of the day free to enjoy as you wish.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Day 4: Puerto Iguazu - Full-Day Iguazu National Park: Argentine SideStop At: Iguazu National Park, Iguazu National Park, Province of Misiones, Litoral
After breakfast, we will pick you up and drive you on a full-day shared tour to the world-famous Iguazu National Park located on the Argentine side of the falls. The Iguazu Falls are one of the most spectacular natural attractions in South America and the world. These 275 waterfalls were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The innumerable footbridges will allow you to get close to the waterfalls until your face gets softly wet.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Garganta del Diablo, Iguazu National Park, Puerto Iguazu Argentina
After entering the park, you will go on an ecological train ride through the Iguazu rainforest to access the viewing platform that overlooks the impressive Devil’s Throat. The Devil’s Throat is the most important and most imposing waterfall of all 275 waterfalls since it rises to a height of 80 metres (262 ft). You will not cease to be amazed by the force of millions of litres of water falling at different heights!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Iguazu National Park, Iguazu National Park, Province of Misiones, Litoral
As the tour continues, your guide will show you the best views of this world-famous natural wonder as you walk the lower and upper circuit. Both of them are sure to impress you: The LOWER CIRCUIT features a more intimate experience with nature as you walk right into the forest to the heart of the falls, feeling the “spirit” of the jungle. The UPPER CIRCUIT provides magnificent panoramic views from the top of the falls. The elevated walkways will take you over the drop line of several of the main jumps. You will have some free time to have lunch (lunch not included) and you will be driven back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
**OPTIONAL: We highly recommend upgrading this excursion to include a boat tour experience.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Day 5: Puerto Iguazu - Half-Day Iguazu National Park: Brazilian Side Stop At: Parque Nacional do Iguacu, Rodovia Br-469 Km 1-8, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85853-830 Brazil
At the appropriate time, we will pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Iguazú to enjoy a half-day shared tour to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. Bear in mind that you will cross the Brazilian border, so don’t forget your passport! Today, be ready to take in vast panoramic views! (entrance fee not included). **Time spent at the international border can vary.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Iguazu Falls, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85859-899 Brazil
Upon arrival at the National Park, you will board a bus to approach the viewing walkways. Wander through the paths with spectacular panoramic views of the front of the falls. At the end of the circuit, you will approach Floriano Fall and get sprayed by its heavy mist. After enjoying the final views, you will stop for lunch (lunch not included) and then be driven back to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon will be free to enjoy as you wish.**OPTIONAL: Upgrading this excursion to include a boat tour experience is recommended.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Day 6: Puerto Iguazú / Río de Janeiro Pass By: Foz do Iguaçu International Airport, Rod. BR 469, Kms 16,5 - s/n - Aeroporto, Foz do Iguaçu - PR, 85863-900, Brazil
At the appropriate time, you will have a shared transfer from your hotel to the airport to take your next flight to Rio de Janeiro (Puerto Iguazú Airport on the Argentinian side or Foz do Iguaçu Airport on the Brazilian side).
Pass By: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! An exotic mix of beach and mountains, filled with colorful colonial neighborhoods and modernist big-city style. Upon arrival, you will be received by your driver-guide and have a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free to explore the lively city or spend time relaxing by the beach.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day 7: Rio de Janeiro: Full-Day Corcovado & Botanical GardenStop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
Today, get ready to visit the most beautiful postcard of Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado mountain (private service).
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
After a morning pick-up, you will start by touring the Cosme Velho neighborhood, from where the cog train starts the trip up to the statue, through the Tijuca Forest. Once there, take in the panoramic and extraordinary view of Rio including the Sugar Loaf, the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of the Southern Zone and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Take a break for lunch at a Barbecue House (Carretão Ipanema or similar).
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Botanical Garden, Rua Jardim Botanico 1008 Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22460-000 Brazil
Then, continue to visit the Botanical Garden; until today it is one of the most iconic sites of Rio and a very important center of botanical research. The place holds about 7.200 species of plants & the Imperial Palm trees with its incredible height are the main attraction of the Garden. This place is a shelter of the most exotic flora from many parts of Brazil; Vitoria Regia and the wild orchid from the Amazon Forest, just to name a few! The walk also permits you to see several threatened species of extinction.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.
*Times spent on each attraction may vary.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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• Lunch: Lunch is included at a local Churrascaria - Brazilian BBQ - (beverages not included)
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day 8: Rio de Janeiro - Day at LeisureStop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
Today you will have the day at leisure to explore the city.
**OPTIONAL (additional cost): Half-Day City Tour with Santa Teresa by Jeep. The city tour allows you to get a panoramic view of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the beaches of Urca, Botafogo and all the beauty of Flamengo and its gardens, as well as the view of Niterói, the city on the other side of the bay. Also, it goes through the Historic Center of Río de Janeiro by jeep, passing by monasteries, churches, cultural centers, centennial plazas and iconic churches. Plus in Santa Teresa, you have the opportunity to visit the colorful Selaron Staircase, the winding alleys with colorful old houses and glimpse with panoramas of the beautiful Guanabara Bay! To add this in advance, please write it down in the 'Special Requirements' box (while booking) and we’ll quote it for you.**Today, no services are included
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day 9: Goodbye Rio de Janeiro!Pass By: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the international airport to take your flight back home (only driver). **NOTES: Our itinerary is pretty flexible, so if you need to add extra nights or want to add extra tours to the itinerary, we can quote them for you. Just make sure to let us know in advance using the “Special Requirements” box.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants"
"IMPORTANT: Please make sure you meet Brazil's entry and travel requirements before going on this tour. It is the traveller's responsibility to have all their necessary travel documents to cross the international border"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Hotel accommodation categories are based on service and comfort standards, not star ratings"
"Infant seats: Please, request it at the time of booking for children under 2"
"Accessibility for Strollers: Foldable only. Please let us know in advance if you are bringing a stroller. Not all surfaces are accessible for strollers, so we recommend carrying a baby backpack instead"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements/allergies at time of booking"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
Comfort
3/1/2024 - 6/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
7/1/2024 - 12/12/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
1/3/2025 - 2/6/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
3/1/2025 - 6/30/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Superior
3/1/2024 - 6/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
7/1/2024 - 12/12/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
1/3/2025 - 2/6/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
3/1/2025 - 6/30/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Inn
3/1/2024 - 6/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
7/1/2024 - 12/12/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
1/3/2025 - 2/6/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
3/1/2025 - 6/30/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Duración: 9 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We will schedule your transfer into Buenos Aires city according to your flight arrival time or your cruise disembarkation time. We pick-up all travellers at Buenos Aires Cruise Port, Buenos Aires Domestic Airport (AEP) and Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE).
Airports- Jorge Newbery Airport, Buenos Aires Argentina
- Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ports- Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín, Av. Ramón Castillo 13, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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