Highlights & Hidden Gems of Argentina & Brazil

22 days, Buenos Aires to Salvador

Sunsetting behind the famous Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio, Brazil
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22 days

Buenos Aires to Salvador

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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22 days

Buenos Aires to Salvador

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Trip Code: SABS

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Buenos Aires

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Buenos Aires/Iguaçu Falls

Fly to Iguassu Falls for two full days of exploration from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Iguaçu Falls

Return to the Argentine side to explore the trails. Opt for a boat tour to get up close and personal. Return to the Brazilian side for one more night in town.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Iguaçu Falls/Paraty

Fly to São Paulo and continue by van to Paraty. Opt to visit the cachaça distilleries or take a boat into the bay to explore the nearby islands and beaches.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Paraty

Enjoy a free day to explore Paraty.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Paraty/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.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Ilha 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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Ilha 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.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Rio de Janeiro

Enjoy a free day to soak up the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Rio de Janeiro/Amazon Jungle Lodge

In the morning, leave the concrete jungle behind to fly north to the lush Amazon. Travel by motorized canoe along the famous Amazon river, take in the flooded landscape and spot wildlife along the way. In the evening, spot caimans on a boat excursion and overnight in a jungle lodge.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Amazon Jungle Lodge

Enjoy two guided hikes through the Amazon and learn about the plants, trees and wildlife that live deep within the jungle. Stop at a local community for lunch and learn about their way of life.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 12Amazon Jungle Lodge/Fortaleza

Wake up early for a morning excursion by canoe and enjoy the silence before the jungle awakens. Take in the sights and sounds of the Amazon while travelling along the river back to Manaus before flying to Fortaleza.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Fortaleza/Jericoacoara

Today is a long travel day to get to the calm teal waters of "Jeri". Travel up the coast away from Fortaleza and arrive in the evening in time to watch the sunset over the ocean.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Jericoacoara

Enjoy the chill life in Jeri, spend the day exploring the area by 4x4 or relax in a floating hammock above the crystal clear water. In the evening, watch Brazilians practice Capoeira on the beach, a unique type of martial art made to look like dancing.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Jericoacoara

Take a stroll along the endless beach and watch windsurfers ride the waves. Opt to take a surf lesson, rent a stand up paddle board or soak up the sun.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 16Jericoacoara/Fortaleza

Travel from Jeri back to Fortaleza, enjoy the vibrant city and nightlife.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 17Fortaleza/Salvador

Transfer to the airport and catch a morning flight to Salvador. Spend the day exploring, walk around the old city with its colourful buildings and see all the boats lined up in the port.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 18Salvador/Chapada Diamantina National Park

Head away from the coast for some hiking, mountains and breathtaking landscapes. Catch a bus to Chapada Diamantina NP and look forward to a few active days. Enjoy the evening in the small town of Lençóis, the base for exploring the park.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Days 19–20Chapada Diamantina National Park

Chapada Diamantina NP is a hidden Brazilian gem with flat top mountains, beautiful waterfalls and majestic caves to discover. Hike around the park and explore the caves filled with crystal clear water, swim in natural pools and test your fear of heights at impressive lookout points.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 21Chapada Diamantina National Park/Salvador

Take a scenic ride through the countryside on the way back to Salvador. Enjoy the evening in this vibrant city.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 22Salvador

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Paraty
  • Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
  • Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina)
  • Beach time in Paraty
  • Beach time in Ilha Grande
  • Rio de Janeiro stay
  • Amazon Jungle stay (3 days)
  • Beach time in Jericoacoara
  • Guided exploration of Chapada Diamantina NP
  • Local flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (13 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts), guesthouse (6 nts).

Meals

21 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD980-1275 for meals not included.

Transportation

Plane, private van, bus, ferry, boat, canoe, hiking

Staff & experts

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Departures

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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Argentina & Brazil

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