Argentina and Brazil Tour: Buenos Aires to Rio via Iguazu Falls

Welcome to Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina and the starting point of your South American adventure.

Upon arrival at Buenos Aires Airport, meet your local representative, who will assist you with your transfer to the selected hotel.

During check-in, receive your travel programme and information about the services included in your journey.

After settling into your accommodation, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to discover the surrounding neighbourhood or simply relax before your sightseeing programme begins.

After breakfast, begin a guided half-day excursion through Buenos Aires.

Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, explore the city's principal landmarks during an approximately three-hour tour combining driving and walking stops.

Discover Plaza de Mayo, the historic centre of Argentina's capital, and admire Casa Rosada, the famous presidential palace.

Continue along Avenida 9 de Julio, one of Buenos Aires' best-known avenues, before visiting La Boca, a neighbourhood celebrated for its colourful buildings and strong cultural identity.

Throughout the excursion, learn about the history, architecture and traditions that make Buenos Aires such a fascinating destination.

After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

In the evening, you may choose an optional tango show at Café de los Angelitos, with dinner available as part of the separately arranged experience.

Optional activity: Tango show and dinner at Café de los Angelitos (not included).

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before spending the day at leisure.

Buenos Aires offers plenty of opportunities to explore independently, from historic streets and lively cafés to museums and cultural attractions.

For travellers interested in Argentina's countryside traditions, an optional excursion to San Antonio de Areco and Estancia El Ombú is available.

The experience introduces the region's gaucho heritage through a visit to the historic town, local museums and traditional craft workshops.

At the estancia, the optional programme includes an Argentine asado, horseback riding or a carriage ride, folk dancing and horsemanship demonstrations.

Alternatively, enjoy a relaxed day exploring Buenos Aires at your own pace.

Optional activity: San Antonio de Areco and Estancia El Ombú countryside excursion (not included).

After breakfast, transfer to Buenos Aires Airport for your separately arranged domestic flight to Puerto Iguazú.

Located in northeastern Argentina, Puerto Iguazú is the gateway to one of South America's most extraordinary natural attractions.

Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazú Airport, meet your local representative and transfer to the selected hotel.

After checking in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Surrounded by subtropical vegetation and located near the meeting point of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, Puerto Iguazú offers a distinctive natural setting.

Your Argentina and Brazil tour now enters its spectacular waterfall chapter.

After breakfast, depart on a full-day guided excursion to the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls.

Located within Iguazu National Park, the waterfalls form one of the world's most remarkable natural landscapes.

Your visit begins at the park's Visitor Centre, where you continue to Central Station and board the Ecological Train toward Garganta Station.

From there, follow designated walkways surrounded by subtropical vegetation toward the breathtaking Garganta del Diablo, or Devil's Throat.

This immense waterfall creates an unforgettable spectacle of rushing water and rising mist.

After admiring the views, continue exploring the park's Upper and Lower Circuits.

The walkways provide different perspectives of the waterfalls, allowing visitors to appreciate their impressive scale and surrounding natural beauty.

Along the route, admire waterfalls such as Dos Hermanas, Bosetti and San Martín.

For travellers seeking an additional adventure, the optional Great Adventure excursion combines a journey through the jungle with a boat experience on the Iguazu River.

The boat activity is not included in the standard package and requires separate arrangements.

After your excursion, return to your hotel.

Optional activity: Great Adventure jungle and boat excursion (not included).

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before spending the day at leisure.

You may choose to relax or discover more of the surrounding region independently.

An optional half-day excursion to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls is available for travellers who would like to admire the waterfalls from another perspective.

This excursion crosses the border into Brazil and follows the park's panoramic walkway, offering sweeping views across the Argentine waterfalls.

The route also provides an opportunity to appreciate the impressive Floriano Falls area.

Another optional experience is a visit to Parque das Aves, a conservation-focused bird sanctuary near the Brazilian national park.

Here, visitors can observe a variety of birds associated with the Atlantic Forest, including toucans, macaws and other species.

Both excursions require separate arrangements and are not included in the standard itinerary.

Spend another evening in Puerto Iguazú.

Optional activities: Brazilian Iguazu Falls excursion and Parque das Aves (not included).

After breakfast, transfer to Puerto Iguazú Airport for your separately arranged flight to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Upon arrival, meet your local representative and continue to your selected hotel.

Welcome to Rio de Janeiro, one of South America's most recognizable cities, famous for its beautiful coastline, dramatic mountains and vibrant cultural atmosphere.

The city's remarkable setting provides a striking contrast to the rainforest landscapes of Iguazu Falls.

Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, enjoying your first impressions of Rio.

Whether you prefer to relax or explore independently, the city offers a memorable introduction to the Brazilian portion of your journey.

After breakfast, depart on a full-day guided excursion to Rio de Janeiro's most celebrated attractions.

Begin with a scenic drive through the city's South Zone, passing the famous neighbourhoods and beaches of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana.

Continue along the Botafogo waterfront and through historic Laranjeiras toward the city centre.

Along the way, discover important landmarks associated with Rio's history and cultural identity.

The tour introduces the Sambódromo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Cinelândia Square and Municipal Theatre before continuing toward the Urca district.

Here, board the famous cable car for the first stage of your ascent to Urca Hill.

From approximately 215 metres above sea level, admire the surrounding coastline, Guanabara Bay and nearby islands.

Continue by a second cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain, where spectacular panoramic views reveal Rio's extraordinary setting.

After descending, enjoy a traditional Brazilian churrasco lunch.

Your excursion continues past Maracanã Stadium before heading to Cosme Velho Station.

Board the Corcovado train for a scenic journey through Tijuca Forest toward Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

From the summit, appreciate breathtaking views across Rio de Janeiro.

After completing the excursion, return to your hotel.

In the evening, an optional Roxy dinner show may be arranged separately for travellers interested in Brazilian music, dance and cuisine.

Optional activity: Roxy Brazilian dinner show (not included).

Enjoy breakfast before spending your final full day in Rio de Janeiro at leisure.

Take time to relax, enjoy the city's coastal atmosphere or explore additional attractions independently.

For travellers interested in Rio's historic and artistic neighbourhoods, an optional sightseeing excursion to Santa Teresa, Lapa and Cinelândia is available.

The experience includes a traditional tram ride to Santa Teresa, one of Rio's most distinctive neighbourhoods.

The optional route introduces landmarks such as Arcos da Lapa, Parque das Ruínas, the colourful Selarón Steps, Passeio Público and Confeitaria Colombo.

Alternatively, enjoy a relaxed day at your own pace before departure.

Your Buenos Aires to Rio tour offers a final opportunity to experience the lively atmosphere of Brazil's most famous coastal city.

Optional activity: Santa Teresa, Lapa and Cinelândia sightseeing tour (not included).

After breakfast, prepare for departure.

At the scheduled time, transfer to Rio de Janeiro Airport for your onward journey.

Your 10-day Argentina and Brazil tour concludes with memories of Buenos Aires' colourful streets, the extraordinary Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro's spectacular landmarks.

From Argentina's cultural heritage to Brazil's dramatic landscapes, this journey offers an exciting introduction to two unforgettable South American destinations.