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

Visiting: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls - Brazilian side, Iguazu Falls - Argentinian side, Rio de Janeiro

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

GGPA

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-99 years

Interests:

Cultural

From: $4600 $3220 Operator discount: -$1380 -30%

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

Tour Overview

Discover the amazing energy of Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro on a seven-day Premium adventure. Follow the footsteps of the Buenos Aires portenos during dinner at a local home and a lively tango dancing lesson, then weave through the city’s European influenced streets and lesser-known neighbourhoods with the guidance of an experienced local leader. See the power of Iguazu Falls from the Argentinian and Brazilian sides, then get swept up in the magic of Rio de Janeiro, from the impressive Christ the Redeemer (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) to local cafes and art galleries. This snapshot of Argtnina and Brazil’s highlights will be sure to have you planning your return.

Highlights

  • Discover the real Buenos Aires during Exclusive Experiences – a traditional asado feast in the home of a local, and a lively tango lesson at a classic conventillo with two professional dancers.

  • Marvel at Iguazu Falls from multiple angles with visits to the boardwalk system in Argentina and the panoramic viewpoints of Brazil.

  • Enjoy an Exclusive Experience with a difference when you visit a social enterprise in Rio for lunch, where dishes are made by marginalised members of the community who receive free culinary training.

  • Uncover the history of Rio during a full-day tour, including a visit to the spectacularly located Christ the Redeemer statue, iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the lively and eclectic Santa Teresa neighbourhood.

  • Experience Art Nouveau elegance at the Tango de Mayo in Buenos Aires. Your fabulous Feature Stay hotel includes a rooftop bar that offers unbeatable views across the city.

  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Gastromotiva. Donations provide job training for vulnerable youth in Rio De Janeiro and promote the importance of sustainable cooking.

  • Discover the real Buenos Aires during Exclusive Experiences like a traditional asado feast in the home of a local and a lively tango lesson at a classic conventillo with two professional dancers.

  • Visit a social enterprise in Rio for lunch, where dishes are made by marginalised members of the community who receive free culinary training – an Exclusive Experience that provides unique insight into the community.

  • Uncover the history of Rio during a full-day tour, including a visit to one of the Seven wonders of the World – the Christ the Redeemer statue on the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain – and the lively and eclectic Santa Teresa neighbourhood.

  • Stay at your Feature Stay hotel in the heart of Rio de Janeiro with a terrace and swimming pool overlooking the iconic Copacabana beach.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Buenos Aires

Location: Buenos Aires

Accommodation: Design Suits Buenos Aires Hotel or similar

Meals Included: dinner

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Argentina. You’ll arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city.If you arrive early, maybe head to a local rooftop bar and enjoy the views of Buenos Aires with a cocktail. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers. After the meeting, head to the home of a porteno (inhabitant of Buenos Aires) for a traditional Asado feast. Chat to your friendly host about all things Argentina while tucking into a spread of barbecued meats, provoleta cheese and plenty of local wine. After, you might want to keep the evening going with a post-dinner tango show.


Included Activities:
-Complimentary Arrival Transfer
-Buenos Aires - Welcome Dinner

Optional Activities:
-Buenos Aires - Tango show ticket prices from
-Buenos Aires - Polo day
-Buenos Aires - Football game (subject to availability) from

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Location: Buenos Aires

Accommodation: Design Suits Buenos Aires Hotel or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

This morning you’ll discover Buenos Aires’s history, cultural influences and iconic sites during a city tour with a local guide. First, you'll head to a traditional urban house and enjoy an exclusive tango performance by two professional dancers who have been working together for more than 15 years. The dancers are passionate about preserving and sharing the art of tango, and the performance will be followed by a beginner’s class, so you can be a part of Argentina’s cultural heritage, too. Learn about the style and history of the dance and pick up a few moves to take home. Your next stop is the Plaza de Mayo to see the original town hall, as well as the presidential palace known as the Pink House. Walk around La Boca and its Caminito district. Head to the Recoleta Cemetery – a labyrinth of ornate mausoleums, stopping at the grave of Eva Peron. Leave the cemetery and see the Floralis Generica – a huge metal flower made by Argentinean architect Eduardo Catalano. The rest of the evening is free.

Included Activities:
-Buenos Aires - Tango demonstration by professional dancers
-Buenos Aires - Tango lesson
-Buenos Aires - City tour

Day 3: Iguazu Falls - Brazilian Side

Location: Iguazu Falls - Brazilian side

Accommodation: JL Hotel by Bourbon or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning, transfer to the airport and board a flight to Puerto Iguazu in Argentina. You’ll spend the next two days exploring Iguazu Falls in depth, seeing them from both the Argentinian and Brazilian side. While you’re flying into Argentina, today will be spent exploring the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. At over 2 km in length, and made up of 275 waterfalls in total, Iguazu is higher than Niagara Falls and wider than Victoria Falls! The Brazilian side of the falls offers unforgettable panoramic views, which you’ll get to spend time taking in today. For an eagle-eye view of the falls, you can also opt to take on an optional helicopter flight.

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

Optional Activities:
-Iguazu Falls - Bird Park Entrance
-Iguazu Falls - Helicopter ride (min 3 people)

Day 4: Iguazu Falls - Argentinian Side

Location: Iguazu Falls - Argentinian side

Accommodation: JL Hotel by Bourbon or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

Rise and shine for an early departure to the Argentinian side of the falls, where you will be able to get up close to this incredible feat of nature. There is a system of boardwalks on the Argentinian side of the falls that allow you to access some incredible viewing points, or you could choose to take an optional zodiac ride beneath the cascades for a different perspective. This afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a Guarani community – one of the few remaining original inhabitants of the region. Meet with a member of the community to learn about the native tools used for daily activities. Your host will show you around the community and provide insight on the Guarani way of life while explaining how they have preserved their traditions on the edge of one of the world’s most popular attractions. Return to your hotel for a leisurely evening.

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

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

Day 5: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation: Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme (Feature Stay) or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast

Take an included flight from Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro and when you have settled into your Feature Stay hotel overlooking Copacabana Beach, join your leader on an orientation walk to get a feel for this lively city and learn a little about its layered history. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. You might like to head down to the famous white sands of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches for a snapshot of local life. If you’d like to listen to some live music, head to Lapa and join the locals for some dancing.

Included Activities:
-Rio de Janeiro - Leader-led Orientation Walk

Day 6: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation: Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme (Feature Stay) or similar

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Today, you’ll get to know the sights and sounds of Rio during a full-day tour with your leader. Visit Corcovado Mountain for expansive views over the city from the base of the Christ the Redeemer statue – one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Next, head to Santa Teresa to see the architecture, restaurants and art galleries. Continue to the famous Selaron Steps to see Chilean artist Jorge Selaron’s famous artwork. Give your feet a break during a lunch stop in a restored home dating to 1907. Finally, visit the iconic Sugarloaf
Included Activities:
-Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer
-Rio de Janeiro - City tour
-Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain

Day 7: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Meals Included: breaksfast

Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you’d like to extend your stay in Rio de Janeiro, please speak to your booking agent about arranging additional accommodation in advance.

Optional Activities:
-Rio de Janeiro - Total Rio Bike Tour: Beaches, Bays & Carioca Sunset Urban Adventure
-Rio de Janeiro - Football Game (schedule dependent) from
-Rio de Janeiro - Carnival rehearsal (June to Carnival only) from
-Rio de Janeiro - Samba show from

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Comfortable hotel (4 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)

  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer

  • Buenos Aires - Welcome Dinner

  • Buenos Aires - Tango demonstration by professional dancers

  • Buenos Aires - Tango lesson

  • Buenos Aires - City tour

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

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

  • Iguazu Falls - Guarani community visit

  • Rio de Janeiro - Leader-led Orientation Walk

  • Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer

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What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

Transport

  • Plane , Private vehicle

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. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
  • 2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room?on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip?and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
  • 3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage and 5kg for carry on.
  • 4. Full name exactly as per passport is required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for activity and transport bookings. Ticketing 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 a new ticket.
  • 5.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 , Private vehicle

Check out our Q&As

  • Are internal flights included in this tour?

    Yes, Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls and Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro

  • 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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