Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll land in Rio de Janeiro and meet your transfer who'll take you to the hotel. Check-in starts at 2 pm, so after settling in, the rest of your day is open for wandering around the city on your own and getting a feel for the place.
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, you're heading out on a 5-hour guided tour hitting two of Rio's most iconic spots. First up is Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain, with the route passing through scenic Tijuca Forest, then you'll take cable cars up Sugarloaf Mountain in the Urca neighbourhood for those wide-open views across the city. From there, the afternoon is yours to do whatever you like around Rio.
Included Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain
- Cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain (395 metres) with stop at Urca Hill
- Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain tour (5 hrs)
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Sugarloaf Mountain Tijuca Forest Urca Hill - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
You've got complete freedom today. Spend it on a beach day at Copacabana or just wander Rio's streets on your own terms. If you want something more structured, three optional half-day tours are available: go behind-the-scenes at the City of Samba for Carnival experiences, walk through Tijuca Forest and the Botanical Garden looking for wildlife, or check out Maracanã Stadium and Flamengo's football club if sports interest you.
Optional Activities
- Carnival Experience: behind-the-scenes tour of City of Samba and Rio Grande Samba School Factory with costume try-on, samba class, and traditional Brazilian cocktail
- Half-day Rio nature tour to Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden with wildlife spotting (monkeys, sloths) and waterfall
- Crazy for football: Tour Maracanã Stadium and Flamengo (Clube de Regatas, Gávea Tour, Flamengo Museum with Libertadores 2019 trophy, and Flamengo store)
Landmarks Copacabana Beach City of Samba Rio Grande Samba School Factory Botanical Garden Maracanã Stadium Flamengo Clube de Regatas - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu
After breakfast, a transfer takes you to the airport for your domestic flight to Foz do Iguaçu (you'll need to book or arrange this separately). Once you arrive, another transfer brings you to your hotel where the rest of your day is relaxed. If you want activity, there's an optional tour to the Bird Park near Iguazu National Park entrance to see around 900 birds across 150 species plus butterfly and reptile exhibits.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bird Park visit at entrance of Iguazu National Park with ecological sanctuary tour, butterfly nursery, and reptile exhibit (snakes and alligators)
Landmarks Bird Park Iguazu National Park 
- Day 5
Foz do Iguaçu to Argentina
You'll cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge into Argentina for a half-day tour of the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls. Take the train to see Devil's Throat, the largest waterfall in the system, then walk the Upper Circuit through lush forest and, if weather cooperates, the Lower Circuit too. In the afternoon, you can add on the optional Big Adventure tour with 4x4 trucks through jungle and a boat ride on the Iguazu Inferior River to view falls from San Martin Island.
Included Activities
- Half-day excursion to Argentine side of Iguazu Falls (5 hrs)
- Train ride to Devil's Throat
- Upper Circuit walking tour of Argentine Iguazu Park
Optional Activities
- Big Adventure tour: 4x4 truck jungle exploration, boat navigation of Iguazu Inferior River rapids, visit to Tres Mosqueteros falls, Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat), and San Martin Falls
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Tancredo Neves Bridge Devil's Throat Argentine Iguazu Park San Martin Island Tres Mosqueteros Falls 
- Day 6
Foz do Iguaçu to Buenos Aires
A 3-hour tour takes you to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls starting from Hotel des Cataratas. You'll walk around 1km getting close to the falls, feeling the mist and spray, seeing Devil's Throat from the Brazilian angle, and hiking the main trail through green forest to reach the Mirador de las Cataratas viewpoint. Later that afternoon, a transfer takes you to Misiones Iguazu Airport for your domestic flight to Buenos Aires (arrange booking separately). After landing, transfer to your hotel and relax for the rest of the day.
Included Activities
- 3-hour tour of Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
- Walk to spectacular Iguazu Falls viewpoint (approximately 1km)
- Traverse national park main trail through lush vegetation
- View of Devil's Throat and Mirador de las Cataratas
Landmarks Hotel des Cataratas Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat Mirador de las Cataratas 
- Day 7
Buenos Aires
A half-day city tour walks you through Buenos Aires' best neighbourhoods and landmarks. You'll see Recoleta and Palermo with their tree-lined streets and big parks, Plaza de Mayo with the Casa Rosada and Metropolitan Cathedral, the Colon Opera House and Palace of Congress, historic San Telmo's cobbled streets and antique shops, colourful La Boca with Caminito Street, and modern Puerto Madero by the water. Lunch is included after the tour, then your afternoon is free to explore more. Tonight brings an included Tango show with dinner and drinks, live music, and a 15-artist performance in an early 20th-century house.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch after Buenos Aires city tour), Dinner (Dinner and tango show at Aljibe Tango with live music, 15-artist performance, and Argentine cuisine in early 20th-century house setting)
Included Activities
- Half-day Buenos Aires city tour (4 hrs) covering Recoleta, Palermo, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral, Colon Opera House, Palace of Congress, San Telmo, La Boca, Caminito Street, and Puerto Madero
- Included lunch after city tour
- Aljibe Tango dinner and tango show (2-2.5 hrs) with live music, 15-artist performance, and Argentine cuisine in early 20th-century house
Landmarks Recoleta Palermo Plaza de Mayo Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral Colon Opera House Palace of Congress San Telmo La Boca Caminito Street Puerto Madero Aljibe Tango - Day 8
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is yours to explore however you like today. Walk around Recoleta's refined streets, hang out in Palermo's parks, wander through La Boca's bright neighbourhoods and San Telmo's historic areas, or check out Puerto Madero's waterfront and all the cultural and architectural details the city has to offer. Optional guided tours are available if you'd rather have someone show you around.
Optional Activities
- Estancia Ombu de Areco (2025): Full-day traditional ranch tour to San Antonio de Areco with horseback riding, included lunch of empanadas and asado with open fire cooking, dessert, folklore show, and gaucho demonstration
- Fogon Asado Experience with Wine Pairing (2025): Gastronomic asado cooking experience with wine pairings showcasing different meat preparation methods with explanation from local chef
- San Isidro & Delta Tigre with Navigation (2025 & 2026): 5-6 hour boat tour from Puerto Madero with local guide, viewing Rio de la Plata, River Plate football stadium, grand mansions, traditional empanadas at local restaurant, and San Isidro cathedral visit
- Porte\u00f1o Wine Experience (2026): Vineyard tour with sparkling wine welcome, winemaking process explanation, intimate tasting of three exclusive labels, and seasonal wine-paired lunch at Casa Gamboa
- Criolla Cooking & Wine Experience (2026): Hands-on cooking class in Palermo Soho preparing traditional dishes (empanadas, chipa, dulce de leche dessert) with local wine pairing and hospitality (transfers not included)
Landmarks Recoleta Palermo La Boca San Telmo Puerto Madero San Antonio de Areco Delta Tigre San Isidro River Plate Stadium Casa Gamboa Palermo Soho - Day 9
Buenos Aires
After finishing breakfast, you'll check out and take your included transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
