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9 Day itinerary in Brazil, South America

Wonders of Argentina and Brazil: Samba, Tango and Falls 9...

Embark on an exhilarating journey through South America’s most iconic destinations. Marvel at Rio’s legendary Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, feel the spray of thundering Iguazú Falls from both Brazilian and Argentine sides, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Buenos Aires wit... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

State of Rio de Janeiro

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Nature & Widlife

Adventure

Landscapes & Sceneries

Day Trips & Excursions

Photography

Multi-Country

Culture & History

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain

2

Iguazú Falls Both Sides

3

Tango Dinner Extravaganza

4

Vibrant Cultural Experiences

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Arrival in Marvelous Rio

Marvelous Rio Arrival Adventure

Arrival in Rio

Arrive at Rio de Janeiro Airport, greet your driver-guide, and transfer to your hotel to begin your Brazilian adventure.

Overnight: Rio de Janeiro

Day 2

place Day 2: Wonders of Rio Revealed

Rio’s Iconic Sights Unveiled

Morning Breakfast

Start your day with a delicious hotel breakfast to fuel your adventure.

Rio Express Tour.

Christ the Redeemer: Drive through the lush Tijuca Forest to the towering statue, one of the New Seven Wonders, for grand city views.

Sugarloaf Mountain: Glide up by cable car for breathtaking panoramas of Rio and its coastline, stopping first at Urca Hill.

The tour includes a bilingual guide, entrance fees, and an air-conditioned van.

Overnight: Rio de Janeiro

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

place Day 3: Leisure in the Wonderful City

Choose Your Rio Adventure

Fuel up and get ready for a day on your own terms.

Day at Leisure:

Relax: Spend your day lounging on Copacabana or Ipanema’s world-famous beaches.

Optional Tours (Not Included)

Optional—Carnaval Experience (3 hrs, not Sundays):

Explore the behind-the-scenes magic of Rio’s carnival: samba school visits, costume try-ons, and a spirited dance lesson, finished off with a local cocktail.

Optional—Tijuca Forest & Botanical Gardens (4 hrs, not Thurs/Sun, pm only):

Journey by open-top truck into one of the world’s largest urban rainforests, visiting botanical gardens, waterfalls, and scenic viewpoints.

Overnight: Rio de Janeiro


Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Day 4: From Rio to the Wilds of Iguazú

Wildlife Welcome at Iguazú

After breakfast, transfer with your guide to Rio’s airport for your next adventure.

(Suggested flight arrival until 12:30h maximum – not included.)

Arrival in Foz do Iguaçu

Greeted at Iguazú airport, transfer to your new hotel to settle in.

Optional—Bird Park Tour (3 hrs): not included.

Wander vast aviaries packed with toucans, macaws, flamingos, and exotic creatures. Learn about vital conservation efforts and snap incredible photos in this vibrant natural sanctuary.

Overnight: Foz do Iguaçu


Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Day 5: Argentine Side—Iguazú’s Thunder

Iguazú’s Roar: Argentina Unleashed

Half-day Falls Tour.

Cross the border to Argentina: Journey to the Iguazú National Park.

Hop on the park train: Reach Devil’s Throat, the park’s roaring centerpiece.

Walk circuits: Explore upper and, time-permitting, lower trails for different waterfalls.

Optional: The Big Adventure Tour:

4x4 jungle ride and a heart-pounding boat trip right beneath the mighty cascades. (Expect to get soaked!)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

place Day 6: Brazil’s Side—Falls & Farewell

Falls Finale & Buenos Aires Beginnings

Brazilian Falls Tour 

Walk the main park trail: Face the thunderous power and mist of cascading falls.

Visit the Mirador: Take awe-inspiring photos of Devil’s Throat and the surrounding jungle.

Transfer to Buenos Aires

Fly from the Iguazu region to Buenos Aires, with airport and hotel transfers arranged.

(Suggested flight AR1785 IGR/AEP Departure 1705 – Arrival 1905 – not included)

Overnight: Buenos Aires


Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

place Day 7: Tango, Flavors, and City Life

Tango and Temptations in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires City Tour:

Explore Recoleta, Palermo, historic Plaza de Mayo, La Boca’s Caminito, and Puerto Madero.

End the tour with a delicious local lunch.

Tango Dinner Show Evening

Overnight: Buenos Aires


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

place Day 8: Buenos Aires Your Way

Last Tastes of Buenos Aires

Free day: relax, shop, or join optional tours—wine tasting, cooking, or a riverside Delta cruise—before one final evening in Buenos Aires.

These are some optional tours you can make in your free time (not included).

Day at Leisure or Optional Tours:

Porteño Wine Experience (6.5 hrs): Vineyard tour, barrel tasting, and gourmet lunch in a relaxing countryside estate.

San Isidro & Tigre Delta Tour (5.5 hrs): Boat ride, riverside village visit, and crafts market.

Criolla Cooking Class: Dive into local flavors with hands-on favorite Argentine recipes and wine in Palermo’s lively heart.


Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

place Day 9: Farewell Argentina

South American Memories Depart

Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel in Buenos Aires before transferring to the airport for your flight home, your heart full of South American memories.

Hotel-Airport Transfer: Your driver sees you safely to the airport for your onward journey or flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (8)
  • Lunch (1)
  • Dinner (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport Rio de Janeiro pick up
  • Transfer Rio de Janeiro Day 2
  • Rio de Janeiro to Airport
  • Airport iguazu to Hotel
  • Hotel to Foz de Iguazu Argentina Round Trip.
  • Hotel to Foz de Iguazu National Park. Brazil Round Trip.
  • Transfer in from airport to hotel in Buenos Aires.
  • Tango Show Transfer to Hotel.

Activities expand_less

  • Christ the Redeemer.
  • Mountain cable car.
  • Foz de Iguazu National Park. Argentina side
  • Foz de Iguazu National Park. Brazil side
  • Buenos Aires City Tour
  • Tango show at Aljibe Tango
  • Transfer from Buenos Aires hotel to airport

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  • Flight Rio de Janeiro to Foz de Iguazu
  • Flight Misiones Iguazu to Buenos Aires
  • Drinks at Buenos Aires City Tour
  • Return after the lunch is not included.

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