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Buenos Aires to Rio

16 days
From Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
4.7
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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. Day 1

    Buenos Aires

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Hostel (or similar))
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  2. Day 2

    Buenos Aires

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Buenos Aires orientation with Trip Manager covering key spots, neighbourhood vibes, and best ways to spend free time

    Optional Activities

    • Argentine Sherpa dinner
  3. Day 3

    Buenos Aires

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Tigre to explore riverside delta life
    • Dinner and tango show
  4. Day 4

    Buenos Aires to Montevideo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Montevideo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Montevideo orientation covering the city's streets, plazas, and waterfront vibes with local colour and cafe stops
  5. Day 5

    Montevideo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Montevideo (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride through Montevideo
  6. Day 6

    Montevideo to Colonia

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Colonia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Colonia del Sacramento orientation exploring cobbled lanes, colonial streets, Barrio Histórico, lighthouse views, and rambla along the Río de la Plata at sunset

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the lighthouse for rooftop and river views
    Landmarks
    Barrio Histórico
    Plaza Mayor
    Basilica of Colonia del Sacramento
    Lighthouse of Colonia del Sacramento
  7. Day 7

    Colonia to San Antonio de Areco via Buenos Aires

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in San Antonio de Areco)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Estancia la Cinacina (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • San Antonio de Areco special stay at La Cinacina estancia with estancia grounds access and town proximity

    Optional Activities

    • Horseback riding
    Landmarks
    San Antonio de Areco
  8. Day 8

    San Antonio de Areco to Puerto Iguazu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight Bus)
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    Foz do Iguaçu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Smart Cataratas Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Iguassu Falls walk through lush rainforest trails to the Devil's Throat with time to wander different walkways and observe wildlife
    • Güira Oga Refuge visit to learn about rescued wildlife and rainforest conservation

    Optional Activities

    • Iguassu Falls Jet Boat experience
    Landmarks
    Iguassu Falls
    Devil's Throat
    Güira Oga Refuge
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Refugio Hostel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Ilha Grande
  12. Day 12

    Ilha Grande

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Refugio Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Speed boat experience to nearby blue lagoons
    Landmarks
    Ilha Grande
  13. Day 13

    Ilha Grande

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Refugio Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to island waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Ilha Grande
  14. Day 14

    Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro via Porto Real

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Train to Christ the Redeemer for sweeping city views
    Landmarks
    Christ the Redeemer
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  15. Day 15

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    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 covering 20,000 residents' cultural heritage and history

    Optional Activities

    • Farewell dinner with a crew
    Landmarks
    Favela Cantagalo
    Museu de Favela-MUF
  16. Day 16

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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Contiki

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Rating
4.7(6,248 reviews)
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
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  • Shannon
    February 14th, 2025
    Excellent tour manager! Great itinerary.

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types I, C, E, F, L. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Uruguay. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Uruguay. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina.Brazil.Uruguay. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina.Uruguay. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina Brazil Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Uruguay. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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  • Cancellation Policy
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