- Buenos Aires offers an eclectic mix of European, Cosmopolitan and Latin flavours, as well as a booming cultural and nightlife scene. Explore the neighbourhoods of this lively, confident city on a half-day tour with a local guide
- Enjoy a 2 night 'feature stay' at the El Pueblito Hotel in Iguazu
- Favelas may sit alongside mansions, but in the heaving metropolis of Rio, everyone’s invited to the party. This is your chance to immerse yourself in Brazilian culture, food and music
- Gaze over the dazzling city, mountains and bay of Rio de Janeiro from the foot of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue
- Watch the intimately fluid movements of a professional tango couple up close. Then try your luck at mastering the techniques and understanding the rhythm of this enthralling music and dance.
- With two days at Iguazu Falls, you can marvel at this beauty from many different angles. The Argentinean side gets you up close and personal, while the Brazillian side unveils sweeping panoramas
Argentina & Brazil
6 nights from
$3,845
7 days in Argentina
Buenos Aires is South America's liveliest and most cosmopolitan city, and we take in the city’s most memorable moments, including the grand architecture of Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta's iconic cemetery and bubbling La Boca. At Iguazu Falls we witness the grand cataract’s mighty power, and if you chose an exhilarating boat trip to the thunderous base of the cascades. From there it’s off to explore Rio de Janeiro, with its sweeping sands, vibrant nightlife and spectacular setting. We take in Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, as well as having plenty of free time to soak up Rio’s unique atmosphere.
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Pricing
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- Start Date:22 May 19
- End Date:28 May 19
- Price:$3,960
- Availability:On Request
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- Start Date:29 May 19
- End Date:4 Jun 19
- Price:$3,960
- Availability:5 spaces
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- Start Date:12 Jun 19
- End Date:18 Jun 19
- Price:$3,845
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:11 Sep 19
- End Date:17 Sep 19
- Price:$3,960
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:18 Sep 19
- End Date:24 Sep 19
- Price:$3,845
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:9 Oct 19
- End Date:15 Oct 19
- Price:$4,320
- Availability:1 space
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- Start Date:23 Oct 19
- End Date:29 Oct 19
- Price:$4,000
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:6 Nov 19
- End Date:12 Nov 19
- Price:$4,120
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:20 Nov 19
- End Date:26 Nov 19
- Price:$4,150
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:4 Dec 19
- End Date:10 Dec 19
- Price:$4,150
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:18 Dec 19
- End Date:24 Dec 19
- Price:$4,150
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:1 Jan 20
- End Date:7 Jan 20
- Price:$4,035
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:8 Jan 20
- End Date:14 Jan 20
- Price:$4,355
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:15 Jan 20
- End Date:21 Jan 20
- Price:$4,355
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:29 Jan 20
- End Date:4 Feb 20
- Price:$4,355
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:5 Feb 20
- End Date:11 Feb 20
- Price:$4,355
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:19 Feb 20
- End Date:25 Feb 20
- Price:$4,200
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:18 Mar 20
- End Date:24 Mar 20
- Price:$4,200
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:8 Apr 20
- End Date:14 Apr 20
- Price:$4,200
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:22 Apr 20
- End Date:28 Apr 20
- Price:$4,200
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:29 Apr 20
- End Date:5 May 20
- Price:$4,200
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- Start Date:6 May 20
- End Date:12 May 20
- Price:$4,035
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- Start Date:20 May 20
- End Date:26 May 20
- Price:$4,035
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:27 May 20
- End Date:2 Jun 20
- Price:$4,035
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- Start Date:3 Jun 20
- End Date:9 Jun 20
- Price:$4,035
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:10 Jun 20
- End Date:16 Jun 20
- Price:$4,035
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:15 Jul 20
- End Date:21 Jul 20
- Price:$4,035
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:12 Aug 20
- End Date:18 Aug 20
- Price:$4,035
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:9 Sep 20
- End Date:15 Sep 20
- Price:$4,035
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:16 Sep 20
- End Date:22 Sep 20
- Price:$4,035
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:23 Sep 20
- End Date:29 Sep 20
- Price:$4,035
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:7 Oct 20
- End Date:13 Oct 20
- Price:$4,200
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:21 Oct 20
- End Date:27 Oct 20
- Price:$4,200
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:4 Nov 20
- End Date:10 Nov 20
- Price:$4,200
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:18 Nov 20
- End Date:24 Nov 20
- Price:$4,355
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:2 Dec 20
- End Date:8 Dec 20
- Price:$4,355
- Availability:7+ Available
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- Start Date:16 Dec 20
- End Date:22 Dec 20
- Price:$4,355
- Availability:7+ Available
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Itinerary
Day - 1
Location: Buenos Aires - Bienvenidos. Welcome to Argentina. Your adventure begins with an orientation walk around Buenos Aires’ Microcentro district at 1pm. Your leader will be waiting in the lobby of your joining point hotel. Pass by historic buildings along the Avenida de Mayo, including the Casa Rosada (Argentina's government house) and perhaps have a coffee in the traditional Café Tortoni. Stroll around the picturesque streets of San Telmo and its antique markets. For those unable to arrive on Day 1 by 1pm for the walk, there will be a welcome meeting for the entire group so you can all get aquainted at 6pm. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask reception where it will take place. We'll be collecting everyone's insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so ensure you bring these details to provide to your leader. If you're going to be late, please inform hotel reception. Head out tonight and be swept away by the dance of love at an optional tango show. There’s a lot to see if you arrive early into the city. Explore the antique markets of San Telmo or browse the museums in the well-to-do neighbourhood of Recoleta. If you’re a foodie or a wine connoisseur, take part in the Malbec Trail of Palermo or Gourmet Buenos Aires Food Urban Adventure day tour. Notes: If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend the welcome meeting. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Day - 2
Location: Buenos Aires - Enjoy a morning exploring some of Buenos Aires sites with your guide, including the Recoleta Cemetery – the final resting place of some of the city’s most famous residents and walk among the tombs and monuments. Walk around La Boca and its well-known ‘Caminito’ district, before moving on to the lesser-known side of this colourful neighbourhood to visit an artist's gallery. Next, wander the cobbled streets of San Telmo and finish the tour getting to know the most iconic place of Buenos Aires and maybe even Argentina: 'Plaza de Mayo'. Stop for a group lunch at a local NGO, Abriendo Caminos, a social project dedicated to empowering local women by teaching them how to make alfajores (a local delicacy) and employing them in the factory and selling Empanadas since 2001. After lunch, get ready to be captivated by Argentina’s most famous dance; the Tango. In a private space a professional Tango couple will explain the dance’s origin and history, as well as demonstrating the intimately fluid movements for you. You will then be invited to join an hour long beginner’s class to learn some of the basic techniques and understand the rhythm.
Day - 3
Location: Iguazu Falls (Tour the Brazilian side) - Today, in the morning or late morning, fly to Puerto Iguazu in Argentina (2 hours), gateway to the mighty Iguazu Falls. Spend the next two days exploring the falls in depth, seeing them from both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides. The falls are two kilometres in length, and are made up of 275 waterfalls in total, some of which stretch up to 80-metres-high. This makes them both higher than Niagara and wider than Victoria Falls. The Brazilian side of the falls offers great panoramic views of them. For birds-eye views of the falls, you can take an optional helicopter flight over the top of them.
Day - 4
Location: Iguazu Falls (Tour the Argentinean side) - Make an early start, 7.30 am, to visit the Argentinean side of the falls today, which has boardwalks allowing you to get up close and personal with these towering rapids. Choose to get an even more exhilarating look at Iguazu with an optional zodiac boat ride below the falls. Later, at about 3 pm, you'll have to chance to accompany your leader on a visit to a Guarani community. Return to the hotel at approximately 5 pm.
Day - 5
Location: Rio de Janeiro - Today cross the border into Brazil and take an included flight (two hours) from Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro. Witness the intense green of Guanabara Bay and the beauty of the surrounding slopes of the Corcovado and Sugarloaf that make Rio such a majestic place. Take in the ever-present Portugese influence here, which is especially apparent in the opulent buildings constructed when the Portuguese monarchy fled Europe under the threat of Napolean and took up residence here. Be struck by the contrast between this extravagance and the destitute poverty of the favelas. The white sands of Cobacapana and Ipanema beaches offer an equally interesting snapshot of local life. For some world-renowned live music, Lapa is the place to go and join the locals for some serious dancing.
Day - 6
Location: Rio de Janeiro - It's an early start this morning, as we embark on a full-day guided tour of Rio. Starting at Corcovado Mountain for sweeping views over Rio from the base of the Christ the Reedemer statue before the crowds arrive. Discover the eclectic architecture, restaurants and art galleries of the artistic neighbourhood of Santa Teresa. Then continue on to by the famous Selaron Steps to see artist Jorge Selaron’s gift to the Brazilian people. We then stop for lunch, which will be a typical dish called Feijoada, a stew of black beans, kale and pork. We finish the day with a a walking tour of the Port area. This area, a little more off the beaten track, has been recognized for its cultural and historical importance as it was a main Port for the slave trade in Brazil. We will be joined by a local guide from the Pretos Novos institute, which aims to preserve the cultural heritage found in the Port area. On the walk, learn about the story of how the African slaves arrived to Brazil, the horrific conditions they endured on the journey over, how they were sold and, eventually, how they resisted and became free. Their story is intrinsically connected with the history of samba and Brazilian culture. Expect to be finished around 4 pm.
Day - 7
Location: Rio de Janeiro - Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning. Please note that you are required to comply with any internal hotel check-out rules before departing.
