8-Day Best of Argentina & Brazil
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Experience the best of two South American countries on this eight-day tour from Buenos Aires, through Iguazu which straddles the border of Brazil and Argentina, to Rio de Janeiro!
You'll learn that Argentina is a fascinating land of contrasts where the exceptional is almost commonplace: abundant wildlife, unique culture, an astonishing variety of landscapes and more. After experiencing the capital city, Buenos Aires, you'll jet off to Iguazu Falls, to experience both the Argentine and Brazilian side.
Another flight will take you to your final destination of this Argentina and Brazil tour - Rio de Janeiro. Incredible architecture, jaw-dropping views and natural scenery, wonderful beaches, carnival, samba and great food will define your few days in Rio!
You'll learn that Argentina is a fascinating land of contrasts where the exceptional is almost commonplace: abundant wildlife, unique culture, an astonishing variety of landscapes and more. After experiencing the capital city, Buenos Aires, you'll jet off to Iguazu Falls, to experience both the Argentine and Brazilian side.
Another flight will take you to your final destination of this Argentina and Brazil tour - Rio de Janeiro. Incredible architecture, jaw-dropping views and natural scenery, wonderful beaches, carnival, samba and great food will define your few days in Rio!
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Buenos Aires, Palermo Mini Tour & Optional Culinary Experience!
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Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel. After checking in, you'll head out on a mini-tour of the Palermo region of the city with its beautiful parks and artificial lakes. You will also visit one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires: Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood. This area has many design boutiques as well as many fashionable cafes and restaurants. In the evening, you'll have the option to join a shared culinary experience.
Accommodation
Grand Brizo Buenos Aires★4 star
Activities
Palermo Mini Tour
Welcome to Argentina Culinary ExperienceOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Ezeiza International Airport to Buenos Aires
Destinations
Buenos Aires
Comuna 1
Day 2
Buenos Aires City Tour & El Viejo Almacen Tango Dinner Show
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Today, you'll head out on a city driving along “9 de Julio”, the widest avenue in the world. You'll visit Plaza de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, stroll along “Caminito” to admire the colourful streets, the beautiful green spaces in Palermo, Recoleta and you'll end your tour with a visit to the Recoleta cemetery. In the evening, you'll head to a tango house to enjoy a wonderful show and dinner! Visiting a Tango Show is a must when you are in Buenos Aires!
Accommodation
Grand Brizo Buenos Aires★4 star
Activities
Buenos Aires Southern City Tour
El Viejo Almacén Dinner & Tango Show
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Comuna 1
Buenos Aires
Day 3
Free Day in Buenos Aires & Optional Tigre and Parana Delta Boat Tour
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Today, you'll have the day free to spend as you wish. There are a number of optional tours that can be taken advantage of to see a different side of the city and its surroundings. Tigre is a popular weekend getaway for many "porteños" and boasts many summer homes as well as yacht and rowing clubs. You'll take a one-hour boat excursion along the Paraná Delta and its channels, rivers, streams, and numerous islands, appreciating the lush vegetation.
Accommodation
Grand Brizo Buenos Aires★4 star
Activities
El Viejo Almacén Dinner & Tango Show
Tigre & Parana Delta Boat TourOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Comuna 1
Buenos Aires
Tigre
Day 4
Fly to Iguazu Falls from Buenos Aires & Explore the Argentine Side
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At the given time, you will be picked up and taken to the domestic airport to board your flight to Iguazu. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at Puerto Iguazu airport and taken to your hotel on the Argentinean side. You'll then head out on the tour of the Argentine side of the falls, visiting the Upper Circuit, Devil’s Throat and walking along the Iguazú River canyon to the lower circuit.
Accommodation
Wish Foz do Iguaçu★5 star
Activities
Iguazu Falls: Argentina Side
Transportations
Private Driver from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP)
Plane from Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP) to Cataratas International AirportOptional Activity
Private Driver from Cataratas International Airport to Iguazú National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Comuna 1
Misiones Province
Foz do Iguaçu
Day 5
Explore the Brazilian Side of Iguazu Falls
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Today, you'll explore the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. You'll walk along paths and appreciate the lush vegetation, butterflies, and cascades. You'll then take the path that leads you to an amazing panoramic view of the Devil’s Throat where you can appreciate the incredible panorama of the other iconic sites across the Argentinian border like Two Sisters and Bozzeti waterfalls. In the afternoon, you'll have some free time to spend as you wish.
Accommodation
Wish Foz do Iguaçu★5 star
Activities
Iguazu Falls Tour: The Brazilian Side
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Foz do Iguaçu
Day 6
Fly to Rio de Janeiro from Iguassu
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This morning, you'll transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city. Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1556 and over time, became the main cultural, political and economic centre of the Portuguese empire. Today, Rio is situated in a 15-mile-strip of land, wedged between mountains and sea. In the afternoon, you'll have some free time to explore the city on your own.
Accommodation
Windsor Excelsior Hotel★4 star
Activities
Copacabana BeachOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Wish Foz do Iguaçu to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport
Plane from Foz do Iguaçu International Airport to RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International AirportOptional Activity
Private Driver from RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport to Rio de Janeiro
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Foz do Iguaçu
Rio de Janeiro
Day 7
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro City Tour & Optional Rio by Night Show
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This morning, you'll board a cog-train for the ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain at 748 metres high. Disembarking at the top of Corcovado, you'll then proceed up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. The tour proceeds passing by Rio’s world-famous beaches as far as Urca District to board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain. You'll head back down along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park to tour downtown.
Accommodation
Windsor Excelsior Hotel★4 star
Activities
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro City Tour including Sugar Loaf & Corcovado
Christ the Redeemer
Sugarloaf Mountain
Rio by Night Show & DinnerOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Day 8
Departure from Rio de Janeiro
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Like all good things, this Argentina and Brazil tour must come to an end. You'll say goodbye to Rio as you are transferred to the airport for your departing flight.
Transportations
Private Driver from Rio de Janeiro to RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro
Included in Price
- 7 nights accommodation
- 8 activities
- 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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