Premium Argentina & Brazil
Premium Argentina & Brazil
Premium Argentina & Brazil
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:
Tour code:
GGPA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
15-99 years
Interests:
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
Itinerary
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:
-
-
Optional Activities:
-
-
-
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:
-
-
-
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:
-
Optional Activities:
-
-
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:
-
-
Optional Activities:
-
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:
-
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:
-
-
-
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:
-
-
-
-
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
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
Reviews of this operator
1 Select your preferred date
2024 Dec
2024 Jan
2025 Feb
2025 Mar
2025 Apr
2025 May
2025 Jun
2025 Jul
2025 Aug
2025 Sep
2025 Oct
2025 Nov
2025 Dec
2025 Jan
2026 Feb
2026 Mar
2026 Apr
2026 May
2026 Jun
2026 Jul
2026 Aug
2026 Sep
2026 Oct
2026 Nov
2026 Dec
2026
Monday - Sunday
Nov 25, 2024 - Dec 01, 2024Wednesday - Tuesday
Dec 11, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024Wednesday - Tuesday
Dec 18, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024Monday - Sunday
Jan 13, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Feb 04, 2025 - Feb 10, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 17, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Feb 18, 2025 - Feb 24, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Mar 18, 2025 - Mar 24, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Apr 01, 2025 - Apr 07, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Apr 08, 2025 - Apr 14, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 21, 2025Wednesday - Tuesday
Apr 30, 2025 - May 06, 2025Wednesday - Tuesday
May 07, 2025 - May 13, 2025Wednesday - Tuesday
May 14, 2025 - May 20, 2025Tuesday - Monday
May 20, 2025 - May 26, 2025Tuesday - Monday
May 27, 2025 - Jun 02, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Jun 24, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025Monday - Sunday
Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025Wednesday - Tuesday
Jul 30, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Sep 02, 2025 - Sep 08, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Sep 09, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 06, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Oct 07, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Oct 21, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Nov 04, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Nov 11, 2025 - Nov 17, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Nov 25, 2025 - Dec 01, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Dec 02, 2025 - Dec 08, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Dec 23, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025Tuesday - Monday
Jan 06, 2026 - Jan 12, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jan 12, 2026 - Jan 18, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Jan 20, 2026 - Jan 26, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Feb 03, 2026 - Feb 09, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Feb 10, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Feb 17, 2026 - Feb 23, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 23, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Mar 31, 2026 - Apr 06, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Apr 07, 2026 - Apr 13, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Apr 14, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026Wednesday - Tuesday
Apr 29, 2026 - May 05, 2026Wednesday - Tuesday
May 06, 2026 - May 12, 2026Tuesday - Monday
May 19, 2026 - May 25, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Jun 09, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Jun 23, 2026 - Jun 29, 2026Monday - Sunday
Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026Wednesday - Tuesday
Jul 29, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Aug 11, 2026 - Aug 17, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Sep 01, 2026 - Sep 07, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Sep 08, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 21, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Sep 29, 2026 - Oct 05, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Oct 06, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Oct 20, 2026 - Oct 26, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Oct 27, 2026 - Nov 02, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Nov 03, 2026 - Nov 09, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Nov 10, 2026 - Nov 16, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Nov 24, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Dec 01, 2026 - Dec 07, 2026Tuesday - Monday
Dec 22, 2026 - Dec 28, 2026Book with Confidence
-
Free Date Changes
Intrepid Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 56 days before the start of the tour.
-
Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.
-
Low Deposit
Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
-
Terms and Conditions
Enquire for huge savings
Rated 5* on Trust Pilot & ABTA Protected.