Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Rio - 10 days

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10 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ends

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Highlights

Buenos Aires - Take in the highlights of Argentina's capital on a half day city tour, from 9 de Julio Avenue and San Telmo to Puerto Madero and Recoleta

Buenos Aires - Spend a day at leisure, independently exploring this enchanting city, with an optional Dinner Tango show in the evening

Iguazu National Park - Admire spectacular Iguazu Falls, one of the worlds largest waterfall systems spanning the borders of Argentina and Brazil. On a full day tour visit various viewpoints along jungle paths and marvel at the Devil's Throat

Puerto Iguazu - Visit the local museums on a free day in the city or book an optional half tour of the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls

Rio de Janeiro - Ride a cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for spectacular views over the city and take a thrilling train ride over Corcovado Mountain to visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

Rio de Janeiro - Soak up the sunshine on the world-famous beaches of Copacabana or Ipanema on a free day or book an optional half day tour of Santa Teresa & Tijuca Forest

Itinerary

From the tango-filled streets of Buenos Aires to the sun-soaked shores of Rio de Janeiro, experience two of South America's most iconic cities at your own pace. The "Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Rio - 10 days" self-guided explorer tour is designed for mature travelers who value flexibility and comfort. Along the way, pause to marvel at the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls, a natural wonder straddling Argentina and Brazil. With a private itinerary, you can tailor your days to your interests—delve into local culture, cuisine, and history or simply relax and soak up each destination’s unique energy. This tour package’s USP is the perfect balance of structure and freedom, offering both curated highlights and ample opportunities for independent exploration.

day 1 - Buenos Aires

Upon arrival at Buenos Aires Airport you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of today at leisure.

OverNight:Buenos Aires

day 2 - City Sightseeing

After breakfast enjoy a half day Buenos Aires city tour where you'll head out to visit key attractions from 9 de Julio Avenue to San Telmo, taking you through the heart of Buenos Aires. Along the way you'll visit Puerto Madero, the old port of the city which is now a bustling cosmopolitan neighbourhood. Continue to Palermo where you'll find the green spaces are as sophisticated as the buildings and the chic cafes and bars. Finally, you end the tour in Recoleta which is possibly one of the most elegant neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires and is where the distinguished Recoleta Cemetery can be found, the resting place of Argentina’s most famous figures.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Buenos Aires

day 3 - Free day in Buenos Aires

Today is free to explore the beautiful city with its many attractions from charming old-world cafes, upscale stylish neighbourhoods and its flamboyant tango shows. As Tango capital of the world, no visit would be complete without taking in a tango show with dinner (optional add-on, can be booked on request).

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Buenos Aires

day 4 - Buenos Aires to Iguazu

Buenos Aires – Puerto Iguazu. Transfer to Buenos Aires airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Please note: The flight from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú (IGR) is not included in the cost of the tour but can be booked for you, on request.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Puerto Iguazu

days 5-6 - Iguazu Falls

Following breakfast, you'll head out on a full day tour of the majestic Iguazu Falls. The visit to Iguazu National Park can be completed via 3 circuits best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path walkways meander through lush jungle offering great views of most of the rapids and falls from a lower point of view. The Higher Path, following the elevated walkways, offers breathtaking scenery from a cliff-point outlook. The Devil’s Throat can only be accessed via the Ecological Jungle Train and with 14 cascades tumbling over 260 feet into the frothing water below, the Devils Throat is the star of Iguazu Falls.

Day 6 is free to spend at leisure in Puerto Iguazu. Relax at the hotel, explore the city and visit the local museums or join a half day tour of the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls (optional excursion, can be booked on request).

Meals:2 Breakfast

OverNight:Puerto Iguazu (2)

day 7 - Fly to Rio de Janeiro

Puerto Iguazu – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Transfer to Puerto Iguazu Airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro, where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to independently explore Brazil's vibrant party capital.

Please note: The flight from Puerto Iguazu (IGR) to Rio de Janeiro is not included in the cost of the tour but can be booked for you, on request.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Rio de Janeiro

day 8 - Sugar Loaf & Corcovado Mountain

After breakfast head out on a full day tour to visit the famous Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain. Embarking on a thrilling cable car journey, you ride to the top of Urca Hill, which offers spectacular views of the entire bay and surrounding islands. Continuing onwards from Urca Hill you will then ascend in a second cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, rising 395 meters above sea level and offering striking panoramic city views against the backdrop of the Atlantic.

Following a break for lunch you can then look forward to the afternoon part of the tour, driving past the scenic Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon before embarking on a thrilling train ride over Corcovado Mountain to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Marvel at the impressive views of the city and famously pristine Brazilian beaches and lush forest.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:Rio de Janeiro

day 9 - Free time in Rio

Explore this fascinating city at leisure. Spend the day strolling around the streets of Rio and perhaps admire the stunning backdrop, sample some of the local dishes and delicacies at one of the many restaurants or coffee houses. As it's the most famous beach in the world a trip to Rio wouldn't be complete without spending at a little time soaking up Copacabana’s beach culture whilst sipping the national drink ‘Caipirinha’. In the evening why not enjoy live Samba dancing either at a show or simply soak up the atmosphere in a club.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Rio de Janeiro

day 10 - Rio de Janeiro

It is time to bid farewell to Rio, unless you have considered extending your stay then you will be transferred from your hotel to Rio de Janeiro airport.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

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9 nights 3 star hotels (4 and 5 star hotels available on request)

Meals

9 breakfasts and 1 lunch

Transport

All relevant transfers and transportationAirport arrival and departure transfer

Others

Included Excursions: Half day Buenos Aires City Tour, Full day Iguazu Argentinean Falls excursion, Full day Sugar Loaf and Corcovado excursion. All excursions on a shared basis, private touring available for a supplementServices of local English-speaking guides for all scheduled sightseeing

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