Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
Buenos AiresIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around Microcentro district
- View Casa Rosada (Argentina's government house)
- View the Obelisk
- View historic buildings along Avenida de Mayo
Optional Activities
- Polo day - USD185
- Recoleta Cemetery - USD5
- Ateneo Bookshop - Free
- Caminito Street - Free
Landmarks Casa Rosada Obelisk Avenida de Mayo - Day 2
Buenos Aires to Montevideo via Colonia
Buenos Aires to Montevideo via ColoniaIncluded Activities
- Ferry crossing to Colonia del Sacramento
- Explore Barrio Historico (Old Quarter)
Optional Activities
- Lighthouse visit - UYU35
- Explore Plaza Mayor
- Visit Colonia's small museums
Landmarks Barrio Historico Plaza Mayor Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse - Day 3
Montevideo
MontevideoOptional Activities
- Walk along the Rambla
- Visit Museo del Gaucho
- Explore Mercado del Puerto
- Beach time at Playa de Los Pocitos
Landmarks Rambla Museo del Gaucho Mercado del Puerto Playa de Los Pocitos - Day 4
Montevideo to Estancia
Montevideo to Estancia- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner with hosts)
Included Activities
- 2-night stay on an estancia
- Day 5
Estancia
Estancia- Meals
- Breakfast (Home-cooked meal), Lunch (Home-cooked meal), Dinner (Home-cooked meal)
Included Activities
- Horse riding in gaucho style
- Explore estancia surroundings
- Day 6
Estancia to Puerto Iguazu
Estancia to Puerto Iguazu- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked meal with hosts)
- Day 7
Puerto Iguazu to Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
Puerto Iguazu to Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)Included Activities
- Tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
- Explore Iguazu National Park
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride - BRL610
- Bird Park entrance - BRL80
- Guarani community visit - USD15
Landmarks Foz do Iguacu (Iguazu Falls) Iguazu National Park - Day 8
Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)
Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)Included Activities
- Tour of the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls
- Boardwalk exploration near waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Zodiac boat ride to the base of the falls - USD90
Landmarks Foz do Iguacu (Iguazu Falls) - Day 9
Foz do Iguacu to Paraty
Foz do Iguacu to ParatyIncluded Activities
- Flight to Sao Paulo
- Transfer to Paraty
Optional Activities
- Dinner near historic centre
- Watch sunset near the water
- Day 10
Paraty
ParatyOptional Activities
- Cachaca tasting walk
- Walking tour of UNESCO Old Town
- Visit Santa Rita Church
- Visit Casa da Cultura
- Visit Museu de Arte Sacra
- Bike hire (3 hours) - BRL85
- Camino del Oro Trek (minimum 4 participants) - BRL290
Landmarks Santa Rita Church Casa da Cultura Museu de Arte Sacra - Day 11
Paraty to Ilha Grande
Paraty to Ilha GrandeIncluded Activities
- Public ferry to Ilha Grande
Optional Activities
- Hike on the Old Gold Road
Landmarks Ilha Grande - Day 12
Ilha Grande
Ilha GrandeOptional Activities
- Rainforest trail hikes to remote beaches
- Visit Lopes Mendes Beach
- Visit Aventureiro Beach
- Boat trip to the Blue Lagoon - BRL220
Landmarks Lopes Mendes Beach Aventureiro Beach Blue Lagoon Vila do Abraao - Day 13
Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro
Ilha Grande to Rio de JaneiroIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Visit Cinelandia
- View Municipal Theatre
- View National Library
- Visit Selaron Stairs
- Visit Pedra do Arpoador
Optional Activities
- Dinner and drinks with group
- Samba experience
Landmarks Cinelandia Municipal Theatre National Library Selaron Stairs Pedra do Arpoador - Day 14
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de JaneiroOptional Activities
- Explore Tijuca National Park
- Visit botanical gardens
- View Christ the Redeemer statue
- Maracana football game (schedule dependent) - BRL400
- Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car (entrance) - BRL160
- Botanical Gardens admission fee - BRL67
- Christ the Redeemer (entrance) - BRL82
- Santa Teresa tramcar - BRL20
Landmarks Tijuca National Park Botanical Gardens Christ the Redeemer Maracana Stadium Sugarloaf Mountain Santa Teresa










