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8-Day Best of Argentina & Brazil

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Trip Overview

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!
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Culture & Arts
Beach & Sea

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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Buenos Aires, Palermo Mini Tour & Optional Culinary Experience!

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Welcome to Buenos Aires, Palermo Mini Tour & Optional Culinary Experience!

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.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Brizo Buenos Aires4 star

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    Activities

    Palermo Mini Tour

    Welcome to Argentina Culinary ExperienceOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ezeiza International Airport to Buenos Aires

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    Destinations

    Buenos Aires

    Comuna 1

Day 2

Buenos Aires City Tour & El Viejo Almacen Tango Dinner Show

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Buenos Aires City Tour & El Viejo Almacen Tango Dinner Show

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!

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    Accommodation

    Grand Brizo Buenos Aires4 star

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    Activities

    Buenos Aires Southern City Tour

    El Viejo Almacén Dinner & Tango Show

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Comuna 1

    Buenos Aires

Day 3

Free Day in Buenos Aires & Optional Tigre and Parana Delta Boat Tour

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Free Day in Buenos Aires & Optional Tigre and Parana Delta Boat Tour

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.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Brizo Buenos Aires4 star

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    Activities

    El Viejo Almacén Dinner & Tango Show

    Tigre & Parana Delta Boat TourOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Comuna 1

    Buenos Aires

    Tigre

Day 4

Fly to Iguazu Falls from Buenos Aires & Explore the Argentine Side

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Fly to Iguazu Falls from Buenos Aires & Explore the Argentine Side

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.

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    Accommodation

    Wish Foz do Iguaçu5 star

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    Activities

    Iguazu Falls: Argentina Side

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    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

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Comuna 1

    Misiones Province

    Foz do Iguaçu

Day 5

Explore the Brazilian Side of Iguazu Falls

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Explore the Brazilian Side of Iguazu Falls

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.

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    Accommodation

    Wish Foz do Iguaçu5 star

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    Activities

    Iguazu Falls Tour: The Brazilian Side

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Foz do Iguaçu

Day 6

Fly to Rio de Janeiro from Iguassu

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Fly to Rio de Janeiro from Iguassu

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.

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    Accommodation

    Windsor Excelsior Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Copacabana BeachOptional Activity

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    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

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    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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Full-Day Rio de Janeiro City Tour & Optional Rio by Night Show

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.

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    Accommodation

    Windsor Excelsior Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Full-Day Rio de Janeiro City Tour including Sugar Loaf & Corcovado

    Christ the Redeemer

    Sugarloaf Mountain

    Rio by Night Show & DinnerOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rio de Janeiro

    Buenos Aires

Day 8

Departure from Rio de Janeiro

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Departure from Rio de Janeiro

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.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rio de Janeiro to RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rio de Janeiro

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What’s included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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