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Buenos Aires to Rio

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From Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Buenos Aires

    Start point
    Calle Maipú 963, C1006ACM CABA, Argentina (Dora Hotel, Hotel reception, 20:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dora Hotel), Hotel (Dora Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Buenos Aires city streets and admire architecture
    • Relax in city parks
    • People watching from sidewalk cafes
    • Dinner (optional)
    Landmarks
    Rio de la Plata
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  2. Day 2

    Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dora Hotel), Hotel (Dora Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Plaza de Mayo landmarks with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit San Telmo Market (Sundays)
    Landmarks
    Plaza de Mayo
    San Telmo Market
  3. Day 3

    Buenos Aires

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dora Hotel), Hotel (Dora Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Recoleta Cemetery
    • Explore Palermo Park
    • Tango show (US$ 130)
    Landmarks
    Recoleta Cemetery
    Palermo Park
  4. Day 4

    Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Cantera hotel), Hotel (La Reserva Virgin Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Puerto Iguazu

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of other city parts including La Caminito in La Boca district
    Landmarks
    La Caminito
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  5. Day 5

    Iguazu Falls (Argentina)

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taroba Express Hotel), Hotel (Nadai Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Argentine side of Iguazu Falls with Tour Leader
    • Walk to Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat)
    Landmarks
    Iguazu Falls - Argentine Side
    Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat)
    Rio Iguazu
  6. Day 6

    Iguazu Falls (Brazil)

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taroba Express Hotel), Hotel (Nadai Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
    • Helicopter flight over the falls (10 minutes)
    • Visit Tropicana Bird Park in rainforest
    • Excursion to Itaipu Dam
    Landmarks
    Iguazu Falls - Brazilian Side
    Tropicana Bird Park
    Itaipu Dam
  7. Day 7

    Iguazu Falls to Paraty

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pousada do Principe), Hotel (Pousada do Principe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro
    • Drive to Paraty
    Landmarks
    Paraty Colonial Centre
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  8. Day 8

    Paraty

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pousada do Principe), Hotel (Pousada do Principe (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to outlying islands and tropical beaches with swimming and snorkelling
    • Mountain trail exploration following historic gold miners' route
    • Bike hire to explore local area
    Landmarks
    Paraty Bay Islands
  9. Day 9

    Paraty to Ilha Grande

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Recreio da Praia), Hotel (Recreio da Praia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bus journey from Paraty to Angra dos Reis
    • Public boat to Ilha Grande/Vila Do Abraao
    Landmarks
    Ilha Grande
    Vila Do Abraao
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  10. Day 10

    Lopes Mendes Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Recreio da Praia), Hotel (Recreio da Praia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Taxi boat trip to Manges Beach
    • Walk through forest to Lopes Mendes beach
    • Day at Lopes Mendes beach
    Landmarks
    Lopes Mendes Beach
    Manges Beach
  11. Day 11

    Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Copa Sul), Hotel (Hotel Copa Sul (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Ilha Grande
    • Bus journey from Angra dos Reis to Rio de Janeiro

    Optional Activities

    • Walk Copacabana Beach
    • Walk Ipanema Beach
    Landmarks
    Copacabana Beach
    Ipanema Beach
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  12. Day 12

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Copa Sul), Hotel (Hotel Copa Sul (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer statue
    • Walking tour of Santa Teresa neighbourhood with local guide
    • Visit Jorge Selaron's studio
    • Visit Parque das Ruinas

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain
    • Visit Rio's botanical gardens
    • Return to Ipanema or Copacabana beach
    Landmarks
    Christ the Redeemer
    Corcovado
    Santa Teresa Neighbourhood
    Jorge Selaron's Studio
    Parque das Ruinas
    Sugar Loaf Mountain
    Botanical Gardens Rio de Janeiro
    Guanabara Bay
  13. Day 13

    Rio de Janeiro Departure

    End point
    Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 1284 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-012, Brazil (Hotel Copa Sul, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Buenos Aires to Rio reviewer 1
    November 25th, 2024
    5
    We loved our group tour with Explore. There were only 14 on the tour which is very manageable and everyone was very...
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    Traveled in November 2024
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    Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with Explore and that the small group size and sociable atmosphere added to your experience. It's wonderful to hear how engaged and welcoming you guide Marcello was. It’s also great that the day guides in Buenos Aires and Iguazú Falls contributed to the experience with their expertise. We appreciate your feedback about the accommodations and group dining options and will share this with our team to continue improving. It's fantastic that you made the most of your trip by adding extra days to explore more! Thank you for recommending the tour and we do look forward to welcoming you back soon. .
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    May 14th, 2023
    4.5
    Iguazu Falls
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    May 15th, 2023
    3.7
    Iguazu falls exceptional. Paraty excellent.
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  • A
    May 23rd, 2023
    4.5
    Iguazu falls were spectacular. Ilha Grande was nice for relaxing between cities.
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    May 23rd, 2023
    4.3
    1. Iguazú Falls - stunning. Boat trip under he Falls was thrilling 2. Buenos Aires - so much to see and do! 3....
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    May 23rd, 2023
    4.8
    The Iguazu Falls were completely out of this world - beyond anything I could possibly have imagined. The experience...
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  • A
    November 8th, 2023
    3.8
    Highlight was Iguazu (both sides)
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  • A
    November 12th, 2023
    3.7
    Iguazu falls- Brazilian side Christ The Redeemer Sugar Loaf Moutain However none of these are included and...
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    Traveled in October 2023
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    November 8th, 2023
    4.5
    Iguazu falls were spectacular, christ the redeemer was also wonderful. Watching the sun go down over ipanema beach...
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    Traveled in October 2023
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    December 2nd, 2023
    5
    Each place was a highlight! Would not want to miss any of it. The location of all the hotels was great! And they were...
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    Traveled in November 2023
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    Natasha

    Asked on April 24th, 2024

    are the flight from Amsterdam to Buenas Aires & Rio de Janeiro are included? Also the breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included. What about excurssion also included, please i want to know from you

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2024

      Flights are not included in price. Meals included are 12 breakfasts. Tour leader is accompanying the group during the whole itineary and you will also have local guides. I have attached detailed itinerary where you can see what tours are included and which are not included (marked as optional)

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    Nadia

    Asked on June 4th, 2023

    What type of hotels are included in the tour? It says standard hotels but does that mean three star or four star hotels?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2023

      We are very excited to hear from you! I am attaching the full trip notes which include the hotels used for each day.

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    Heather

    Asked on January 22nd, 2023

    Interested in flight details from Amsterdam, either KLM direct or with a stopover

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2023

      Flight options available from Amsterdam to Buenos Aires via Paris with KLM/Air France. Outbound flight on 18 November: Amsterdam AMS to Paris CDG 07:20-08:45, then Paris to Buenos Aires EZE 10:40-20:25. Return flight on 1 December from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam. Twin share flight inclusive cost from £3,894 per person, with additional non-refundable flight deposit of £1,134.

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    Catherine

    Asked on December 5th, 2022

    Can you please give a group price for 12-16 people?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2022

      Currently we have customers booked on each departure. I am afraid that we would not be able to run a private trip - or Tailor make a departure date. However, we could possibly run an Exclusive group for the 18 November - 01 December Departure date at the Twin Share Land only cost from £2,695.00 per person.

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      Catherine

      TravelerWritten December 2022

      Is it possible to run the exclusive group in September or October?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2022

      Unfortunately not - we no longer run Private Departures or Tailor make trips.

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    Rob

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    wondering if any of these places require any special visas or vaccinations

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2022

      Visa Information: Argentina: Visas are not required for UK, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens. Brazil: Visas are not required for UK citizens. They are required for Canadian, Australian and US citizens. Vaccination recommendations: Nothing compulsory, we recommend protection against typhoid, tetanus, polio and hepatitis A. Consult travel clinic for latest advice on Malaria, Dengue and Zika Virus.

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