Buenos Aires to the Amazon - 15 days

Buenos Aires to the Amazon - 15 days

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 15-day journey from Buenos Aires to the Amazon, exploring the vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes of Argentina and Brazil. Begin your adventure in Buenos Aires, where you'll wander through the lively neighborhoods of San Telmo, La Boca, and Palermo. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders, before heading to Rio de Janeiro to visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Discover the cultural landmarks of Manaus, the Amazon's largest city, and immerse yourself in the lush Amazon Jungle. Experience wildlife spotting, canoe tours, and the unique Meeting of the Waters phenomenon. With comfortable accommodations and guided excursions, this tour offers an unforgettable blend of nature, culture, and adventure. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Buenos Aires - Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of San Telmo, La Boca, and Palermo.

  • Iguazu Falls - Experience the breathtaking views of one of the world's greatest natural wonders.

  • Rio de Janeiro - Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain.

  • Manaus - Discover the Amazon's largest city and its cultural landmarks.

  • Amazon Jungle - Immerse yourself in the world's largest tropical rainforest with wildlife spotting and canoe tours.

  • Meeting of the Waters - Witness the unique natural phenomenon where the Rio Negro and Amazon River meet.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Buenos Aires

Location: Buenos Aires

Accommodation Name: hotel

At Buenos Aires Airport you will be met and transferred your hotel in Argentina's capital. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2: City Sightseeing

Location: Buenos Aires

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take in the highlights of the seductive city of Buenos Aires on a half day tour today, including attractions such as 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo to visit the Cathedral and the Old City Hall, before you continue to the old neighborhood of San Telmo, with its colonial houses and the cobblestone streets. You'll also visit the striking La Boca neighbourhood with its brightly coloured zinc houses, the exclusive area of Puerto Madero, which was once the old city port, and the scenic Palermo woods. Finally, end the tour in Recoleta which is possibly one of the most elegant neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires where the Recoleta Cemetery can be found, the resting place of Argentina’s most famous figures. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 3: Free Day

Location: Buenos Aires

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is free for you to independently explore more of this beautiful and vibrant city, or consider booking a gaucho day trip to experience life as a cowboy. As the Tango capital of the world, no visit to Buenos Aires would be complete without taking in a tango show where dinner and a dance lesson are a great place to start your evening.

Day 4: Buenos Aires

Location: Puerto Iguazu

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Puerto Iguazu

Meals Included: Breakfast

Buenos Aires – Iguazu. Travel to Buenos Aires airport to board your flight to Puerto Iguazu, gateway to Iguazu Falls. Stretching for more than 1.5 miles and composed of over 250 separate cascades, the falls have been hailed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5-6: Iguazu Falls (Argentina)

Location: Iguazu Falls

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Puerto Iguazu (2)

Meals Included: Breakfast

On day 5, head out on a full day tour of the spectacular Iguazu Falls in Iguazu National Park. Explore the park via three circuits best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil's Throat Path. The Lower Path walkways meander through lush jungle offering great views of most of the rapids and falls from a lower point of view. The Higher Path, following the elevated walkways offers breathtaking views from a cliff-point outlook. Accessed via the Ecological Jungle Train, The Devil’s Throat path offers the most incredible views of the falls, with 14 cascades tumbling over 260 feet into the frothing water below.





Spend the following day at leisure. Perhaps head over the border to explore the Brazilian side of the falls, explore the surrounding rain forest or simply relax in your chosen hotel.

Day 7: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Iguazu – Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to Foz do Iguassu airport in Brazil for your flight to Rio de Janeiro today, where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to independently explore Brazil's vibrant party capital.

Day 8: Corcovado Mountain

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning take in one of the New Seven Wonders of the World on a half day Corcovado Mountain excursion. Following a scenic drive along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, arrive at the foot of the hill and board a train which climbs up the beautiful mountain to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, which stands 2,300 feet above sea level. Marvel at the impressive views over the city, its beautiful Brazilian beaches and the lush forest.

Day 9: Free Time In Rio

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is free to explore this captivating city at your leisure. Consider taking a trip up Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car or soaking up the sunshine on one of Rio's famous beaches, such as Copacabana and Ipanema. You can also take the old tram system across the viaduct into the cobblestone neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, or a walking tour of Rio's historic buildings is also a lovely way to pass an afternoon. In the evening why not enjoy live Samba dancing either at a show or simply soak up the atmosphere in a club.

Day 10-11: Manaus

Location: Manaus

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

On day 10 bid farewell to Rio and transfer to the airport for your flight to Manaus, gateway to the Amazon Jungle. Upon arrival at Manaus airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel.





The following day explore the Amazon's largest city on a half day city tour. Visit the grand Amazonas Theatre, see the beautiful Río Negro Palace and explore the Mercado Adolpho Lisboa, a marketplace on the banks of the Rio Negro River. You'll also visit one of the city's museums and see the popular stilt houses.

Day 12-14: Amazon Jungle - Brazil

Location: Amazon Jungle

Accommodation Name: Overnight: The Amazon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to your Amazon jungle lodge and over the next 3 days you can take in the natural wonders of the largest and most bio-diverse rainforest in the world, with a range of activities included in your 3 night lodge package. Spot wildlife on nature hikes and visit the Monkey Forest, go fishing for piranhas and look out for alligators on an evening canoe tour. You can also observe the incredible natural phenomenon of the Meeting of the Waters, where the black water of the Rio Negro collides with the sand coloured water of the Amazon River, and instead of the rivers blending together, there is a distinct line between the two.

Day 15: Manaus

Location: Manaus

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your adventure ends today with a transfer from the lodge to Manaus Airport for you onward flight.





Please note: Lodge transfer times are at 8:30 am or 11:30 am for the airport. Flights must be booked after 1 pm. If you require post tour accommodation in Manaus, we can arrange this for you on request.

What's Included

  • Standard and Jungle Lodge Accommodation

    Enjoy 11 nights in standard accommodation and 3 nights in a Brazilian jungle lodge, with options to upgrade to superior or deluxe accommodations upon request.

  • Included Excursions

    Participate in a half day Buenos Aires city tour, a full day Iguazu Argentinean Falls excursion, a half day Corcovado excursion, and a half day Manaus city tour. All excursions are on a shared basis, with private touring available for a supplement.

  • Amazon Jungle Activities

    Engage in various activities provided by the lodge in the Amazon jungle.

  • Local English-speaking Guides

    Benefit from the services of local English-speaking guides for all scheduled sightseeing.

  • Airport Transfers

    The tour includes airport arrival and departure transfers.

  • Transfers and Transportation

    All relevant transfers and transportation are included in the tour.

What's Not Included

  • International Flights and Visas

    International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.

  • Domestic Flights

    Domestic flights are not included. South American airpasses are available with LATAM and other airline carriers when booked in conjunction with international flights, offering significant savings on domestic flights.

  • Iguazu National Park Entrance Fee

    The entrance fee to Iguazu National Park is not included.

  • Tipping

    Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.

Age Policy

Not recommended for under 5yrs.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes airport arrival and departure transfers, all relevant transfers and transportation, and domestic flights between key destinations such as Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Rio de Janeiro, and Manaus.

Accommodation

Enjoy 11 nights in standard accommodation and 3 nights in a Brazilian jungle lodge, with options to upgrade to superior or deluxe accommodations upon request.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of activities can I expect during the Amazon Jungle stay?

    During your stay in the Amazon Jungle, you can engage in a variety of activities such as wildlife spotting on nature hikes, visiting the Monkey Forest, fishing for piranhas, and looking out for alligators on an evening canoe tour. You will also have the opportunity to observe the Meeting of the Waters, a unique natural phenomenon where the Rio Negro and Amazon River meet without blending. ...more ...less

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional activities available during the tour. For example, in Buenos Aires, you can book a gaucho day trip to experience life as a cowboy or attend a tango show with dinner and a dance lesson. In Rio de Janeiro, you might consider taking a trip up Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car or exploring the historic buildings on a walking tour. ...more ...less

  • What is included in the accommodation during the tour?

    The tour includes 11 nights in standard accommodation and 3 nights in a Brazilian jungle lodge. There are options to upgrade to superior or deluxe accommodations upon request.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes airport arrival and departure transfers, all relevant transfers and transportation, and domestic flights between key destinations such as Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Rio de Janeiro, and Manaus.

  • Are there any specific requirements for flights on the last day of the tour?

    Yes, on the last day of the tour, lodge transfer times to Manaus Airport are at 8:30 am or 11:30 am. Flights must be booked after 1 pm to accommodate these transfer times.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

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

    Yes

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Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola ...more ...less

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal. ...more ...less

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Traveled through Egypt with On...

30-Nov-2023

Traveled through Egypt with On the Go Tours, professional service, very informative and helpful tour guides. The choice of hotels was excellent... Definitely recommend this company

Gavin Harrigan  

King Tutankhamun 10 day tour of Egypt

16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide. ...more ...less

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I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away. ...more ...less

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare ...more ...less

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Terrible tour of India. For...

27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure ...more ...less

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I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying. ...more ...less

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    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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Buenos Aires to the Amazon - 15 days

15 Days Starting in Buenos Aires, Argentina and ending in Manaus, Brazil

Visiting: Buenos Aires, Puerto Iguazu, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Amazon Jungle

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2128/BATA

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

5-

Tour operated in:

English