Sampling the food, wine and culture of Buenos Aires, discovering Uruguay's charm, marvelling at Iguassu Falls, sipping on a caipirinha on the beach, wandering colonial Paraty, revelling in Rio.
Kick off your adventure in vibrant Buenos Aires then pass colonial towns and thermal baths into the interior and marvel at the majesty of Iguassu Falls. Finishing in Rio, you're free to explore the carnival atmosphere.
What's Included
- Entrance and visit to both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguassu Falls
- Simple hotels (14 nts), overnight buses (2 nts).
- Public bus, mini-van, taxis, ferry, walking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 16, avg 10.
Places Visited
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Uruguay
Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code JRB.
Day 1 Buenos Aires
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Buenos Aires
Free day to take an optional city tour for individual exploration of the many attractions and museums. Optional tango show and dinner.
Day 3-5 Colonia/Montevideo
Cross the Rio de la Plata by ferry to Colonia, Uruguay. Free time to explore the area and relax at a streetside cafe. Continue by bus to Montevideo. Optional city tour, visit the Carnival museum or eat at the Port Market.
Day 6-7 Salto
Travel by bus to Salto. Optional visit to nearby hot springs.
Day 8-10 Iguassu Falls
Arrive to the Iguassu area by overnight bus. Explore both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of the falls with an optional boat ride near the base of the falls, or visit the nearby bird park.
Day 11-12 Paraty
Arrive by overnight bus to colonial Paraty. Optional cachaça distillery visit or boat tour of the bay and nearby beaches.
Day 13-15 Ilha Grande
Travel by bus and ferry to Ilha Grande. Free time for hikes and walks around the island to explore the beaches or take an optional boat tour.
Day 16 Rio de Janeiro
Travel to Rio de Janeiro by ferry and bus for free time to explore the city using our centrally-located hotel in Copacabana as a base. Optional city tour.
Day 17 Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time.
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