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9 Day itinerary in Argentina, South America

Buenos Aires, Falls & Rio de Janeiro

Start your journey in Buenos Aires the capital of Argentina, where culture, art and gastronomy are ever-present. Meet Iguazú Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and take a boat trip! Visit Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and feel the welcoming spirit of the city where people dance samba al... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Buenos Aires

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meet local people

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Tango

2

Buenos Aires

3

Iguazu Falls

4

Rio de Janeiro

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Transfer Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport / Buenos Aires Hotel

Welcome to Argentina! Upon your arrival, you will be transferred in a private service to the city and you will have the rest of the day to enjoy at your own pace. Buenos Aires is a marvelous and furious cosmopolitan city, full of colors and different kinds of architecture. Capital of Argentina and described as the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires proudly embraces this title, as well as showing off plenty of its own culture! Argentines are usually eager to host visitors: if you walk the streets with a map, someone will surely stop and ask if you need directions. That’s our spirit! So, for this first day, feel free to wander the cobblestone streets lined with outdoor cafes, enjoy the mouthwatering aroma of prized Argentine beef sizzling on an open “parrilla” (barbecue) and browse the local antique and artisan markets that offer plenty of bargain shopping. And to travel deeper and have a firm grip of the Argentine spirit, find the perfect leather jacket or handbag (Buenos Aires is home to some excellent local designers) and explore the colorful Palermo Soho neighborhoods.

Guide: Included for the day

Day 2

place Buenos Aires City Tour and Tango&Dinner Show

- Half Day City Tour (5 hrs) In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel (private service) to enjoy our traditional Buenos Aires city tour. You will be swept away by the highlights of our beloved Buenos Aires. Over the course of a half-day, you will have the chance to visit the historical and political center of the city around May Square (Plaza de Mayo) and the Pink House (the presidential house). Later, visit San Telmo with its cobblestone streets and the oldest residential neighborhood and La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever-present: come to walk Caminito street and dance with the locals. The next stop the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the “Paris of the South”. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel (private service). - Dinner & Tango Show In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel (shared service) Enjoy a memorable night out in Buenos Aires and experience the passion of the Argentine tango. Tango is: our immigrant origins, the talent of our local artists, the sensuality of the Argentine woman and our way to deal with a broken heart, dancing our way through tragical and yet eternal love stories. Tonight, you will enjoy a professional display of tango and music with a group of local artists onstage immersed in an elegant and alluring place. The manners, ambience, clothes and dance steps which tango lovers used to practice 100 years ago will come to life again and you will travel in time for a night. Dinner is à la carte, beverages included so you can lose yourself in the ethereal taste of Malbec wine. At the end of the evening, around midnight, you will be driven back to your hotel (shared service), fully in love with the bohemian spirit of our beloved Buenos Aires. Duration: 3-4 hours. Included: transportation mentioned above, dinner with drinks. Note: formal dress is not required

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks

Day 3

place Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu

- Transfer Buenos Aires Hotel / Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport At the appropriate time, you will be transferred (private service) to the domestic airport to take your flight. - Transfer Puerto Iguazú Airport / Puerto Iguazú Hotel Upon arrival to Puerto Iguazú you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel (private service). The small border town of Puerto Iguazú is the gateway to visit the impressive Iguazú Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site, making it a must-see destination for any traveler visiting Argentina. You will have the day to relax and enjoy the tropical climate and jungle setting.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Full-Day Iguazu National Park: Argentine Side

After breakfast, you will be driven to Iguazú National Park (private service) and explore the walking trails, waterfalls and, of course, the wildlife. Keep an eye out for toucans, monkeys or even the ubiquitous (and cute) coatis that scamper about the footpaths. Your guide will take you to the park just before it opens to be the first ones in. Once the entrance is open, instead of taking the ecological train you will walk quickly to arrive even before the first group to Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat), which will permit up-close and personal experiences with this magnificent spectacle of nature. The falls are surrounded by a humid subtropical forest where the exuberant vegetation is home to many different animals and birds. Lower and upper walkways weave in and around falls permitting up close and personal experiences with this magnificent spectacle of nature. The Argentine side of the falls is filled with a myriad of paths and stairways which allow you to experience them from many different perspectives. After walking and taking pictures of animals and plants, you will have some free time to eat lunch (not included) in this amazing environment. This excursion is highly recommended in order to experience the true power of Iguazú Falls. Duration: 6-7 hours Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide, ecological train Not included: Entrance fee to Iguazú National Park (Argentinian side)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Half-Day Iguazú National Park: Brazilian Side

You will be driven (private service) to the Brazilian side of the Iguazú Falls. Don't forget your passport! While Argentina has 80% of the falls on its side, Brazil has the best panoramic view. On the Argentinian side, you have the sensation of being right inside the falls, but only by visiting the Brazilian side you will fully appreciate the immensity of Iguazú falls. Take your time to enjoy it and feel it. Stroll the different walkways and feel the spray of water in your face. Take the boardwalk over the Salto Santa María, it feels like walking on the water! Get closer to the Devil's Throat and feel the power of water! We are sure this is a day you will never forget. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel (private service). Duration: 2-3 hours Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide Not included: Entrance fee to Iguazú National Park (Brazilian side)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

place Puerto Iguazu / Rio De Janeiro

- Transfer Puerto Iguazú Hotel / Foz de Iguazú Airport At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Foz de Iguazú airport to take your flight (private service). - Transfer Rio de Janeiro Airport / Rio de Janeiro Hotel Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be taken to your hotel at which point you will have the rest of the day to explore the lively city or spend time relaxing by the beach, private service.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

place Half Day Santa Teresa, Corcovado & Tijuca Forest by Jeep

The Corcovado is among the 'musts' of any visit to Rio. The 709m humpbacked Corcovado is famous for the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer located at the top. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, and the Botanical Garden. Be delighted by the beauty of Dona Marta Belvedere viewpoint, appreciate the stunning views of the Maracana stadium, the Guanabara Bay and the Sugar Loaf. Discover Sta. Teresa traditional district with its mild climate and big houses became a famous art center with lots of craftsmanship galleries and the trolley car in Rio. Duration: 4 hours.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

place Half Day Sugar Loaf

Participants will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca, where Sugar Loaf is located. The visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first one takes passengers to Urca Hill which is 215 meters high, with a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói bridge and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will go up to the top of the mountain, with 395 meters high and a splendid view from Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niterói. Duration: 4 hours

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

place Transfer Rio de Janeiro Hotel / Rio de Janeiro Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be taken to the airport (private service).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (8)
  • Dinner (1)
  • Snacks (1)

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  • Transfers mentioned in the itinerary.

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  • Tours mentioned in the itinerary

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  • International or domestic flights or buses
  • National Parks entrance fee
  • Travel / Medical Insurance
  • Visa to enter Brazil (if required)
  • Iguazú Eco Fee

About Micaela

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I´ve been working in Tourism for 10 years. Being a coordinator, a local guide, and then a travel agent, I forged my personality through the people and places I met along the way. I had the opportunity to visit several places in Argentina.

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