Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil

Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil

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Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil

10 Days Starting in Buenos Aires and ending in Rio de Janeiro

Visiting: Buenos Aires, Colonia del Sacramento, Estancia Stay, Overnight Bus - Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side), Iguazu Falls (Argentinian side) , Rio de Janeiro

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

GGBS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-99 years

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $2715 $2036 Operator discount: -$679 -25%

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Hug the eastern coastline of South America on a ten-day adventure. This down-to-earth adventure takes you from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro via Colonia del Sacramento, a working estancia and the spectacular Iguazu Falls. Embrace ranch life during your estancia stay and explore the grounds on horseback, wonder at the largest waterfall in the world and get a taste of Rio’s nightlife.

Highlights

  • Soak up the cosmopolitan charms of Buenos Aires and explore the sights of its historic city centre on foot.

  • Spend three days at a working estancia (farm) in Uruguay, where you can spend your time getting involved in farm work, riding horses or simply relaxing in the sun.

  • Enjoy incredible home-cooking and hospitality during your estancia stay, and learn about Uruguay’s gauchos – legendary cowboys.

  • Stop in colourful Colonia del Sacramento, where vintage cars line the streets and an old drawbridge leads to the UNESCO-listed Old Quarter.

  • The mighty Iguazu Falls straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you’ll cross the border to see it from both countries.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Buenos Aires

Location: Buenos Aires

Accommodation: Hotel

Bienvenidos. Welcome to Argentina. Your trip begins with an orientation walk around Buenos Aires’ Microcentro district at 1 pm. Your leader will be waiting in the lobby of your joining point hotel. Pass by historic buildings along the Avenida de Mayo, including the Casa Rosada (Argentina's government house) and perhaps have a coffee in the traditional Cafe Tortoni. Stroll around the picturesque streets of San Telmo and its antique markets. Attend a group welcome meeting at 6 pm to prepare for the rest of your adventure.

Included Activities:
-Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk

Optional Activities:
-Buenos Aires - Polo day

Day 2: Colonia Del Sacramento

Location: Colonia del Sacramento

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

Today cross the Rio de la Plata (River Plate) to Colonia del Sacramento by ferry (approximately 1.5 hours). On arrival, enjoy free time to explore this charming colonial city, known as the oldest in Uruguay. The World Heritage-listed Barrio Historico (Old Quarter) is a great place to start. Stroll down the cobblestone streets and rub shoulders with locals as they sip their yerba mate (tea). Listen to the noisy parakeets in the Plaza Mayor, or comb Colonia’s small museums. For great views over the city, climb to the top of a 19th-century lighthouse that’s still in operation.

Optional Activities:
-Colonia - Lighthouse visit

Day 3: Estancia Stay

Location: Estancia Stay

Accommodation: Estancia

Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner

Today is a long travel day. Take a comfortable local bus from Colonia to Montevideo (approximately 3 hours). From Montevideo it's a further 5-hour journey to Tacuarembo by bus. The bus has reclining seats, but as the bus doesn’t stop it's also recommended that you bring some extra snacks at your own expense. From Tacuarembo, take a 1-hour truck and 4WD journey to the ranch, where you can get to know your hosts.

Included Activities:
-Tacuarembo - 3-Night Stay on a Working Estancia

Day 4-5: Estancia Stay

Location: Estancia Stay

Accommodation: Estancia

Spend a few days experiencing life on a working Uruguayan farm. Although you’re welcome to relax and explore your surroundings at your leisure, you can also get involved with day-to-day jobs around the ranch. As a working farm, the digs aren’t fancy, but the incredible surroundings and hospitality are something special. Enjoy three home-cooked meals a day and the chance to ride horses, in true gaucho (cowboy) style.

Optional Activities:
-Estancia - Horse riding - Free
-Estancia - Horse riding - Free

Day 6: Overnight Bus - Iguazu Falls

Location: Overnight Bus - Iguazu Falls

Accommodation: Overnight Bus

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

In the morning bid farewell to your hosts. Travel to the Uruguay/Argentinian border (3 hours). Cross the border to Concordia in Argentina. Board a 12-hour overnight bus to Puerto Iguazu.

Day 7: Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)

Location: Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)

Accommodation: Hotel

As soon as you arrive at Puerto Iguazu bus station this morning, take a minivan across the border into Brazil and head straight to the national park to witness the majestic Foz do Iguacu/Iguazu Falls. After some time spent admiring this force of nature, head to your hotel in Foz do Iguacu. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day.

Included Activities:
-Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls

Optional Activities:
-Iguazu Falls - Bird Park
-Iguazu Falls - Helicopter ride

Day 8: Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)

Location: Iguazu Falls (Argentinian side)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

Return to Argentina today to see Iguazu Falls from a different angle. Following a series of boardwalks, it’s possible to get so close to the thundering waters that you can almost touch them. At over two-kilometres long, Iguazu Falls are made up of over 270 separate cascades, with some reaching up to 80 metres in height. For a more exhilarating experience, take an optional Zodiac boat ride to the base of the falls! In the afternoon return to your accommodation in Foz do Iguacu in Brazil.

Included Activities:
-Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls

Optional Activities:
-Iguazu Falls - Zodiac ride up to the falls

Day 9: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

Take an included flight to Rio de Janeiro. Settle into your hotel room then head out with your leader for an orientation walk. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe head to Copacabana or Ipanema Beach or, if the time of year is right, check out a soccer game at the famous Maracana Stadium. You might like to take the tramcar up to the hillside neighbourhood of Santa Teresa or head up Corcovado Mountain, where you’ll find sweeping views over Rio from the foot of the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Optional Activities:
-Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain 3 (Admission Fee)
-Rio de Janeiro - Maracana football game (schedule dependent)
-Rio de Janeiro - Botanical Gardens admission fee
-Rio de Janeiro - Santa Teresa tramcar
-Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer (entrance)

Day 10: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Meals Included: breaksfast

Your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you'd like to spend more time in Rio de Janeiro, we would be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Hotel (5 nights), Estancia (3 nights), Overnight Bus (1 night)

  • Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk

  • Tacuarembo - 3-Night Stay on a Working Estancia

  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls

  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls

  • Meals

    8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

Included Activities

  • Welcome Meeting
  • Buenos Aires - Orientation walk
  • 3-night stay on a working estancia including meals and activities
  • Iguazu Falls - Entrance & tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
  • Iguazu Falls - Entrance & tour of the Argentinian side of the falls

Transport

  • Plane , local bus , ferry , overnight bus

Accommodation

  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

Important Information

  • 1. This trip starts with n Orientation Walk at 1 pm on Day 1 in Buenos Aires. If you are unable to find a suitable flight it is possible to book additional nights at the joining accommodation.
  • 2. This trip ends on Day 10 and you are free to leave at any time.
  • 3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Days 3,4,5 (Estancia) and Day 6 (Overnight Bus) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
  • 4. Please note you may require a Brazilian Visa for this trip. Processing can take around 2-5 weeks at the discretion of the embassy or consulate. Please speak with your travel agent well in advance for further advice.
  • 5. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for bus tickets, train tickets. or flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
  • 6.We highly recommend you take US Dollars with you to Argentina and change it locally. While ATMs are widely available, there is a daily limit for withdrawals and the exchange rate does fluctuate.

Mode of Transport

  • Plane , local bus , ferry , overnight bus

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    This trip involves some long travel days, including an overnight bus. The buses are well-equipped with comfortable reclining seats and on-board toilets. Snacks are provided but we recommend you also bring your own food in case you get hungry.

    While at the estancia in Uruguay, you can choose to participate in the day-to day-activities of the farm as much or as little as you like. If you do choose to get involved, prepare for some early morning starts and to get your hands dirty when working directly with animals. The accommodation is multishare and meals are served family style. Please inform your booking agent if you have any dietary requirements.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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