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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through Argentina and Brazil with the "Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Rio 4 star" tour. Begin your adventure in Buenos Aires, exploring its vibrant neighborhoods and cultural landmarks, including the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and a mesmerizing tango show. Discover the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls, a natural wonder straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil. Continue to Rio de Janeiro, where you'll ascend Sugarloaf Mountain and visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Relax on the world-famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Enjoy luxurious 4-star accommodations and seamless transfers throughout your trip, with the expertise of local English-speaking guides enhancing your experience. This cultural and nature-filled tour promises unforgettable memories in two of South America's most dynamic countries. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Upon arrival at Buenos Aires Airport you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of today at leisure.
Day 2: City Sightseeing
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast enjoy a half day city tour where you'll head out to visit key attractions from 9 de Julio Avenue to San Telmo, taking you through the heart of Buenos Aires. Along the way you'll visit Puerto Madero, the old port of the city which is now a bustling cosmopolitan neighbourhood. Continue to Palermo where you'll find the green spaces are as sophisticated as the buildings and the chic cafes and bars. Finally, you end the tour in Recoleta which is possibly one of the most elegant neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires and is where the distinguished Recoleta Cemetery can be found, the resting place of Argentina’s most famous figures.
Day 3: Free day
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free to explore the beautiful city with its many attractions from charming old-world cafes, upscale stylish neighborhoods and its flamboyant tango shows. As Tango capital of the world, no visit 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: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Buenos Aires – Iguazu. Transfer to Buenos Aires airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu. 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
Following breakfast, you'll head out on a full day tour of the majestic Iguazu Falls. The visit to Iguazu National Park can be completed via 3 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 scenery from a cliff-point outlook. The Devil’s Throat can only be accessed via the Ecological Jungle Train and with 14 cascades tumbling over 260 feet into the frothing water below, the Devils Throat is the star of Iguazu Falls.
Spend the following day at leisure. Explore the surrounding rainforest 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 Puerto Iguazu Airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro, 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: Sugar Loaf & Corcovado
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Having enjoyed breakfast, head out on a full day tour to visit the famous Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain. Embarking on a thrilling cable car journey, you ride to the top of Urca Hill, which offers spectacular views of the entire bay and surrounding islands. Continuing onwards from Urca Hill you will then ascend in a second cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, rising 395 meters above sea level and offering striking panoramic city views against the backdrop of the Atlantic.
Following a break for lunch you can then look forward to the afternoon part of the tour, driving past the scenic Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon before embarking on a thrilling train ride over Corcovado Mountain to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Marvel at the impressive views of the city and famously pristine Brazilian beaches and lush forest.
Day 9: Free time in Rio
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore this fascinating city at leisure. Spend the day strolling around the streets of Rio and perhaps admire the stunning backdrop, sample some of the local dishes and delicacies at one of the many restaurants or coffee houses. As it's the most famous beach in the world a trip to Rio wouldn't be complete without spending at a little time soaking up Copacabana’s beach culture whilst sipping the national drink ‘Caipirinha’. In the evening why not enjoy live Samba dancing either at a show or simply soak up the atmosphere in a club.
Day 10: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
It is time to bid farewell to Rio, unless you have considered extending your stay then you will be transferred from your hotel to Rio de Janeiro airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 star hotels -
Included Excursions
Experience a half day Buenos Aires City Tour, a full day Iguazu Argentinean Falls excursion, and a full day Sugar Loaf and Corcovado excursion. All excursions are on a shared basis, with private touring available for a supplement.
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All relevant transfers and transportation
All relevant transfers and transportation are included, ensuring seamless travel between destinations.
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Services of local English-speaking guides
Benefit from the services of local English-speaking guides for all scheduled sightseeing.
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Airport arrival and departure transfer
Airport arrival and departure transfers are provided for your convenience.
What's Not Included
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International flights and visas
International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.
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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.
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Iguazu National Park entrance fee
The entrance fee to Iguazu National Park is not included.
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Tipping
Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.
Age Policy
Not recommended for under 5yrs.
Mode of Transport
All relevant transfers and transportation are included, ensuring seamless travel between destinations. Airport arrival and departure transfers are provided, with domestic flights available for purchase.
Accommodation
Enjoy 9 nights in luxurious 4-star hotels, providing comfort and elegance throughout your journey in Buenos Aires, Iguazu, and Rio de Janeiro.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 9 nights in luxurious 4-star hotels, ensuring comfort and elegance throughout your journey in Buenos Aires, Iguazu, and Rio de Janeiro.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, airport arrival and departure transfers are provided for your convenience.
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What excursions are included in the tour?
The tour includes a half-day Buenos Aires City Tour, a full-day Iguazu Argentinean Falls excursion, and a full-day Sugar Loaf and Corcovado excursion. All excursions are on a shared basis, with private touring available for a supplement.
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Are domestic flights included in the tour package?
No, domestic flights are not included. However, South American airpasses are available with LATAM and other airline carriers when booked in conjunction with international flights, offering significant savings on domestic flights.
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Is the entrance fee to Iguazu National Park included?
No, the entrance fee to Iguazu National Park is not included in the tour package.
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What languages are the guides fluent in during the tour?
The tour provides the services of local English-speaking guides for all scheduled sightseeing.
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Is tipping included in the tour package?
Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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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+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
On The Go Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform on the go tours, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
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.
Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Rio 4 star - 10 days
10 Days Starting in Buenos Aires, Argentina and ending in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visiting: Buenos Aires, Puerto Iguazu, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
Not recommended for under 5yrs.
