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Buenos Aires to Rio

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From Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
4.7 (6,377 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Hostel (or similar))
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Buenos Aires orientation with Trip Manager

    Optional Activities

    • Argentine Sherpa dinner
  4. Day 3

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Tigre and riverside delta exploration
    • Dinner and tango show
  5. Day 4

    Buenos Aires to Montevideo

    Buenos Aires to Montevideo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Montevideo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing to Montevideo
    • Montevideo orientation with local colour, wandering streets and plazas, and waterfront vibes
  6. Day 5

    Montevideo

    Montevideo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Montevideo (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride through Montevideo
  7. Day 6

    Montevideo to Colonia

    Montevideo to Colonia
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Colonia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation through Colonia's Barrio Histórico with cobbled lanes and colonial streets, exploring the historic centre, Plaza Mayor, and Basilica

    Optional Activities

    • Lighthouse climb for rooftop and river views
    Landmarks
    Basilica, Colonia
    Plaza Mayor, Colonia
    Colonia Lighthouse
    Barrio Histórico, Colonia
  8. Day 7

    Colonia to San Antonio de Areco via Buenos Aires

    Colonia to San Antonio de Areco via Buenos Aires
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in San Antonio de Areco town)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Estancia la Cinacina (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing back to Buenos Aires
    • Check-in at La Cinacina Special Stay estancia
    • Dinner at local restaurant in San Antonio de Areco town

    Optional Activities

    • Horseback riding at the estancia
    Landmarks
    San Antonio de Areco
  9. Day 8

    San Antonio de Areco to Puerto Iguazu

    San Antonio de Areco to Puerto Iguazu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight Bus)

    Included Activities

    • Overnight bus to Puerto Iguazu
  10. Day 9

    Puerto Iguazu to Foz do Iguaçu

    Puerto Iguazu to Foz do Iguaçu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Smart Cataratas Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter ride over Iguassu Falls
    Landmarks
    Iguassu Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Foz do Iguaçu

    Foz do Iguaçu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Smart Cataratas Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking through Iguassu Falls Argentine side on lush rainforest trails to the Devil's Throat with time to wander different walkways
    • Visit to Güira Oga Refuge to learn about rescued wildlife and rainforest conservation

    Optional Activities

    • Iguassu Falls Jet Boat (Gran Aventura speedboat ride)
    Landmarks
    Iguassu Falls
    Devil's Throat, Iguassu Falls
    Güira Oga Refuge
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Foz do Iguaçu to Ilha Grande via Rio de Janeiro and Porto Real

    Foz do Iguaçu to Ilha Grande via Rio de Janeiro and Porto Real
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Refugio Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Rio de Janeiro
    • Ferry from Porto Real to Ilha Grande
    Landmarks
    Ilha Grande
  13. Day 12

    Ilha Grande

    Ilha Grande
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Refugio Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Speedboat experience to blue lagoons
    Landmarks
    Ilha Grande
  14. Day 13

    Ilha Grande

    Ilha Grande
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Refugio Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking to island waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Ilha Grande
  15. Day 14

    Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro via Porto Real

    Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro via Porto Real
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Ilha Grande to Porto Real

    Optional Activities

    • Train ride to Christ the Redeemer
    Landmarks
    Christ the Redeemer
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  16. Day 15

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Favela Cantagalo MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience including Portal of Saint Roman, alleyways, Houses-Screen paintings, viewpoints, and Museu de Favela-MUF visit

    Optional Activities

    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Favela Cantagalo
    Museu de Favela-MUF
    Portal of Saint Roman
  17. Day 16

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast

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