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Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro: Falls & Footy
17 days, Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
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Get your South American rush with other young travellers unafraid to embrace the new. You'll kick off the adventure in sophisticated Buenos Aires before getting back to nature on day hikes at a working Uruguayan ranch. Marvel at Iguassu Falls, then hop on a flight to São Paulo on your way to the Brazilian coast — no gruelling bus ride means more time on the beach. We'll wrap up in the party in Rio, where you're free to embrace the carnival atmosphere from our centrally-located Copacabana hostel.
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Trip Code: JBR
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
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 18, avg 14.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Itinerary Notes
We recommend bringing USD in cash for the Argentinean portion of this tour as it is easier than using a credit card or withdrawing ARS from an ATM. USD currency is accepted in travel agencies for booking optional activities.
Itinerary
Day 1Buenos Aires
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Buenos Aires
Explore the "Paris of the Americas," from the hidden patios of trendy Palermo to bohemian vibes in San Telmo this city has something for everyone.
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Your Discover MomentDay 3Buenos Aires/Colonia del Sacramento
Cross the Río de la Plata by ferry to Colonia, Uruguay. Explore on an orientation walk, then enjoy free time to explore the area and relax at a streetside café.
Day 4Colonia del Sacramento/Montevideo
Travel from Colonia to Montevideo in the morning. Explore Montevideo in the afternoon; opt to grab a snack at the Port Market, wander around the colourful old town, or visit Estadio Centenario where the first World Cup was played.
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BreakfastDay 5Montevideo
Enjoy another day to get to know Montevideo. Opt to take a day trip to glamorous Punta del Este or chill in the park like a local.
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BreakfastDay 6Montevideo/Mercedes
Travel by day through picturesque settlements and pastures finishing in the last Uruguayan stop—a local ranch, known in the region as an estancia.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Estancia Stay
Spend a day in the life on an Uruguayan ranch, go for a walk in the countryside, learn how to make empanadas, and experience a local barbecue.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Mercedes/Iguaçu Falls
In the morning cross the border into Gualeguaychu in Argentina, then begin the long overnight journey to Iguassu Falls.
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BreakfastDay 9Iguaçu Falls
Explore the Brazilian side of the falls with free time in the afternoon. Opt to take a helicopter ride over the falls, visit a bird park or see the Itaipu Dam.
Day 10Iguaçu Falls
Today enjoy a full day excursion to the Argentine side of the falls. Wander along the walk paths that connect different viewpoints of the falls. Opt to take a boat tour to see the cascading falls from below.
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BreakfastDay 11Iguaçu Falls/Paraty
Skip an overnight bus ride and fly to São Paulo, heading straight to the coast. Explore colonial Paraty, then hit the beach.
Day 12Paraty
Free time to explore Paraty's beaches, a national park and surroundings. Opt to visit a cachaça distillery or take a boat tour to nearby islands.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 13Paraty/Ilha Grande
Continue by van up the coast, and take a ferry to Ilha Grande.
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BreakfastDays 14–15Ilha Grande
Free time to explore the beaches of Ilha Grande. Opt to hike the remote trails, take a boat trip around the island, play in the waves or go snorkelling.
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Your Discover MomentDay 16Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro
Travel to Rio de Janeiro. Take a city tour to experience sights like Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, or take a leisurely stroll along Copacabana beach as the waves lap at your feet.
Day 17Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires
- Your Discover Moment: Paraty
- Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
- Activities while at the estancia in Uruguay
- Entrance and visit to both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguassu Falls
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels (12 nts, some multi-share), hostel (1 nt), estancia/ranch (2 nts, multi-share), overnight bus (1 nt).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD565-735 for meals not included.
Transportation
Local bus, minivan, taxi, plane, ferry, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
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