Iguassu & Beyond

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9 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
17 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Experience the sophistication of Buenos Aires.

Stand in awe of Iguassu Falls.

Sip a caipirinha in Rio.

Explore the cobblestoned streets of colonial Paraty

Itinerary

If you crave a trip where waterfalls, beaches, and city lights blend seamlessly, Iguassu & Beyond is your nine-day answer. Starting in Buenos Aires and ending in Rio de Janeiro, this wildlife tour whisks experienced travelers from the thundering Iguazu Falls to the sun-drenched beaches of Ilha Grande, with stops in Rio’s vibrant neighborhoods and Paraty’s colonial streets. The unique selling point is the perfect balance of nature and nightlife, offering plenty of opportunities to soak up both wild beauty and urban energy. With hotels, transport, and meals provided, this tour package ensures you experience South America’s most dazzling contrasts in one unforgettable getaway.

day 1 - Buenos Aires

Arrive at any time.
If you arrive early, start exploring! Later, grab a seat and enjoy a drink at one of the city's many sidewalk cafés and restaurants.

Accomodation:Carsson Hotel (or similar)
Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr
Optional Activities:Buenos Aires Guided City Tour Enjoy a guided tour exploring beautiful, vibrant Buenos Aires. Be introduced to historic sites and districts, including Plaza de Mayo where Eva Peron's famed balcony presides over the square. See La Boca and San Telmo's colourful street life, painted houses, and the famed Recoleta Cemetery. , La Boca and Isla Maciel: One History, Two Shores , La Boca Neighbourhood Visit Price variance depends on use of public bus or taxi. , Teatro Colón Tour Explore this stunning opera house on a guided tour and find out why it is voted one of the best acoustic venues in the world. , Buenos Aires Bike Tour

day 2 - Buenos Aires/Foz do Iguaçu

Fly to Iguassu (Argentinean Side) of the falls and visit the G Adventures-supported Jasy Pora community in the lush Misiones rainforest region. Guided by a local expert, learn more about this Indigenous community and their harmonious relationship to the environment. Afterwards, cross the border into Brazil by private vehicle and witness amazing panoramic views of the falls. Spend the next two full days exploring the area around the falls.
After settling in, opt to partake in one of the adventurous activities offered in the area like, a helicopter ride over the falls or a visit to the nearby bird park.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Del Rey (or similar)
Transport:Plane Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 1640 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr
Included Activities:Guaraní Community Experience Duration : 2.0 hr, Border Crossing (Argentina - Brazil) Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr, Iguassu Falls (Brazil Side) Guided Tour Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr
Optional Activities:Iguassu Falls Bird Park Visit Grab a camera and get up and close and personal with macaws, parrots, parakeets, and 150 other species of birds. Located on the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls, the bird park is on 12 acres of native subtropical forest. Enter a huge aviary to see the birds free from cages and nets. Check out other exhibits to view butterflies, alligators, and snakes (boas and anacondas). , Iguassu Helicopter Ride

day 3 - Foz do Iguaçu

Return to the Argentine side to explore the trails. Opt for a boat tour to get a close look at the falls. Return to the Brazilian side for one more night in town.
Explore trails that will bring you directly over the falls of the Devil's Throat—the highest and deepest of the falls. Other trails allow access to the stretch of falls across the forest on the Argentine side. Opt to take an inflatable boat to the base of the thundering falls.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Del Rey (or similar)
Included Activities:Border Crossing (Brazil - Argentina) Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr, Iguassu Falls Visit, Border Crossing (Argentina - Brazil) Duration : 1.5 hr - 3.0 hr
Optional Activities:Boat Tour of Iguassu Falls

day 4 - Foz do Iguaçu/Paraty

Fly to São Paulo and continue by van to Paraty. Wander the cobblestoned streets and shops of this gorgeous coastal town and its historical centre, designated as a UNESCO world heritage site.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Pousada Laguna Blue (or similar)
Transport:Plane Duration : 1.5 hr, Shared Van Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr

day 5 - Paraty

Enjoy a free Day to explore Paraty. Opt to visit the cachaça distilleries or take a boat into the bay to explore the nearby islands and beaches.
Paraty is a quaint colonial town renowned for its architecture—the pace might be slow but there's a lot to choose from. Considered one of the world's most important examples of Portuguese colonial architecture by UNESCO, the historic centre is a well-preserved national historic monument, and today has been closed to vehicles to preserve its laid-back colonial ambiance. Opt to take a boat trip in the bay, kayak, go horseback riding, or take a jeep tour.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Pousada Laguna Blue (or similar)
Optional Activities:4x4 Tour Hop in the back of a jeep and hang on for this tropical tour. Enter the Serra da Bocaina National Park, visit waterfalls (great for photos and swimming), and step back in time along the Gold Trail road, constructed by African slaves to transport gold mined inland and transported to Paraty port bound for Portugal. , Kayaking See Paraty's from a whole other level—sea level! Check out the spectacular views of the old town and the coastal mountain range and explore otherwise inaccessible mangroves., City tour Paraty + cachaça tasting Tour a cachaça distillery where sugarcane juice is used to create the most popular distilled spirit in Brazil. If it tastes familiar, that's because it's the main ingredient in a Caipirinha, the country’s national cocktail. Often called “Brazilian rum,” cachaça is so popular, it’s produced by 40,000 micro-companies across the country. The blend from Paraty is sweet and salty; taste the sea as you sip this local liquid., Diving Paraty Brazil is a diver’s paradise. Its waters include a rich variety of fish, mammals, kelp and coral. Spot brilliantly coloured fish accented against the white sand ocean floor. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, sea turtles and nurse sharks. Paraty boasts at least 10 locations recommended for SCUBA diving. Explore the waters off islands with exotic names – Cocos, Meros, Deserta – and add an unforgettable underwater adventure to your list of most memorable moments., Horseback Riding Paraty , Paraty Boat Tour , Trindade Day Trip

day 6 - Paraty/Ilha Grande

Continue by van up the coast and take a ferry to Ilha Grande. Opt to hike to remote beaches and enjoy free time to relax and explore the island.
A short, scenic drive along the coast takes us to Angra dos Reis. Board the ferry to Ilha Grande—home to some of Brazil's most beautiful beaches.

Enjoy free time to soak up the sun, snorkel, hike and cruise to various beaches, not to mention feast on fresh seafood and sip caipirinhas in the plaza in the evenings.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Pousada Mata Nativa (or similar)
Transport:Shared Van Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 100 km, Ferry Duration : 1.5 hr
Optional Activities:Hike to Pico do Papagaio Enjoy a guided hike from Abraão to Pico do Papagaio, soaking in the scenery along the way. It will take roughly 4 hours to hike up and about 2 hr to hike back down. The 360 degree views from the top are well worth the effort., Ilha Grande Boat Excursion From the main village of Vila do Abraão, take a boat tour to some of the best beaches around the island. See tropical fish and cool off in the salt spray of the turquoise waters. Stop to swim and snorkel and pinch yourself for being lucky enough to partake in this tropical piece of paradise. Enjoy the scenery while drinking a caipirinha, Brazil's national drink. , Ilha Grande Diving Explore one of the world’s largest concentrations of underwater shipwrecks, many lost during pirate battles in the 16th-18th centuries in the waters off Ilha Grande. Dive to see the Pinguino cargo ship as well as the remains of a helicopter near Laja do Mataríz. Discover massive underwater caves, swim with schools of tropical fish and admire the colours of corals and reefs, in the warm salt water where visibility varies from 6-20m (20-66 ft). , Lopes Mendes Hike Grab your bathing suit, slip on your walking shoes and take the hike from Abraão to the beautiful beach of Lopes Mendes. Follow a well-marked trail up and down, through forest and past other beaches. Eat Jack fruit picked along the way. Drink water from a natural spring. Listen to howler monkeys. After 2.5-3 hrs, arrive at the stunning Lopes Mendes beach, where the white powder sand squeaks under foot and the rolling green hills provide a stunning contrast to the turquoise water., Snorkelling Ilha Grande Rent a mask and snorkel, pull on some fins and get set to enter the underwater world of colourful tropical fish, shells and all things seaworthy. November through May is Ilha Grande’s best time to snorkel. Hotspots include the Blue Lagoon, Green Lagoon and Abraãzinho Beach. Luxuriate in the warm salt water, look down and, in some cases, see to a depth of 15m (50 ft).

day 7 - Ilha Grande

Enjoy a free Day in Ilha Grande. Optional activities include hiking Pico Do Papagaio or to Lopes Mendes, snorkelling or relaxing on the beach.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Pousada Mata Nativa (or similar)
Optional Activities:Hike to Pico do Papagaio Enjoy a guided hike from Abraão to Pico do Papagaio, soaking in the scenery along the way. It will take roughly 4 hours to hike up and about 2 hr to hike back down. The 360 degree views from the top are well worth the effort., Lopes Mendes Hike Grab your bathing suit, slip on your walking shoes and take the hike from Abraão to the beautiful beach of Lopes Mendes. Follow a well-marked trail up and down, through forest and past other beaches. Eat Jack fruit picked along the way. Drink water from a natural spring. Listen to howler monkeys. After 2.5-3 hrs, arrive at the stunning Lopes Mendes beach, where the white powder sand squeaks under foot and the rolling green hills provide a stunning contrast to the turquoise water., Ilha Grande Boat Excursion From the main village of Vila do Abraão, take a boat tour to some of the best beaches around the island. See tropical fish and cool off in the salt spray of the turquoise waters. Stop to swim and snorkel and pinch yourself for being lucky enough to partake in this tropical piece of paradise. Enjoy the scenery while drinking a caipirinha, Brazil's national drink. , Ilha Grande Diving Explore one of the world’s largest concentrations of underwater shipwrecks, many lost during pirate battles in the 16th-18th centuries in the waters off Ilha Grande. Dive to see the Pinguino cargo ship as well as the remains of a helicopter near Laja do Mataríz. Discover massive underwater caves, swim with schools of tropical fish and admire the colours of corals and reefs, in the warm salt water where visibility varies from 6-20m (20-66 ft). , Snorkelling Ilha Grande Rent a mask and snorkel, pull on some fins and get set to enter the underwater world of colourful tropical fish, shells and all things seaworthy. November through May is Ilha Grande’s best time to snorkel. Hotspots include the Blue Lagoon, Green Lagoon and Abraãzinho Beach. Luxuriate in the warm salt water, look down and, in some cases, see to a depth of 15m (50 ft)., Canoe with Purpose in Ilha Grande

day 8 - Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro

Carry on by ferry and van to Rio de Janeiro. With free time, explore the city on an optional city tour.
Travel back to the mainland by ferry before continuing north along the coast. Enjoy the incredible scenery before rounding the cliffs at Vidigal. Get your first look at one of the most memorable cities in the world—Río de Janeiro.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Royalty Rio Hotel (or similar)
Transport:Ferry Duration : 1.5 hr, Shared Van Duration : 3.0 hr - 3.5 hr Distance : 87 km
Optional Activities:Rio de Janeiro City Tour

day 9 - Rio de Janeiro

Depart at any time.
There are no planned activities today so feel free to book onward travel at any time. Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meal:Breakfast
Optional Activities:Rio Football Game , Rio Hang Gliding Glide like a bird on this exhilarating and inspiring air adventure. Get all the guidance you need to go airborne with your instructor, and take to the skies for an unbeatable experience and amazing views of this incredibly picturesque city. Careful – you may become addicted to the freedom of flying!
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What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts).
Meals
8 breakfasts
Note: Allow USD420-550 for meals not included.
Transport
Plane, shared van, ferry.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Guaraní Community Experience, Puerto IguazúYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: ParatyYour Discover Moment: Ilha GrandeIguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina)Internal flights

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I was thrilled with my first G adventure tour and it won?t be my last! Joyce, our tour guide was excellent, always professional but balanced with a fun, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and lively approach to everything! Many great memories made on this tour, thank you!

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I was thrilled with my first G adventure tour and it won’t be my last! Joyce, our tour guide was excellent, always professional but balanced with a fun, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and lively approach to everything! Many great memories made on this tour, thank you!

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My overall experience can be described as a journey of continuous learning, marked by transformative challenges, meaningful discoveries, and constant personal growth, allowing me to evolve and view the world from ever-new perspectives.

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Great trip that was made memorable by fellow travellers and all that Brazil has to offer.

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