Welcome to Brazil and Argentina. On this 9-day tour, you will experience three magical areas when visiting Rio De Janeiro, Iguazu Falls and Buenos Aires. Some of the tour highlights include daily wellness activities, cooking classes, wine tastings, biking through the iconic Copacabana Beach and a jeep tour to Christ the Redeemer statue. If you are looking to visit Brazil or Argentina for the first time, this program is the perfect itinerary to give you a taste of the region's culture, breathtaking scenery and culinary highlights.
Hotels:
- Hotel Riz Copacabana, Rio De Janeiro
- Hotel Leo Suite, Iguazu Falls
- Hotel Carles, Buenos Aires
Included:
Meals:
- 8 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches
- 3 Dinners
Activities:
- Take a jeep tour to Floresta da Tijuca National Park
- Enjoy a half day Sugar Loaf hiking tour
- Partake in a morning city bike riding tour to Copacabana
- Enjoy yoga at Iguazu Falls
- Guided hike and tour of Iguazu Falls
- Wine tasting at Vico wine bar
- City tour of Buenos Aires
- Boat ride to the town of Tigre
- Hands on Argentinian cooking class
Other Services:
- One airport transfer privately in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Transportation privately in an air-conditioned vehicle during the tours mentioned on the program
- Official English-Speaking guide service during the mentioned program
- Entrance fees, Road tolls, Taxes, VAT
Not Included:
- Tips for porters, guide and driver- the value of the tip is up to the client
- All other services not mentioned as included
- Personal expenses
- International and domestic airfare throughout the program
- International and domestic airport taxes, airport porter and extra baggage
- Hotel early check-in and late check-out
- Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Travel Visa
Notes:
- International flights should arrive into Rio de Janeiro International Airport and depart out of Buenos Aires International Airport
- Additional flight on day 4 from Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls and from Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires on day 6 are required
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Day
1
Rio De Janeiro
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the hotel for check in. Later this evening, join the rest of the group for a unique and enriching experience as you partake in a cooking class. This hands-on experience offers a fantastic foundation for the culinary scene in South America as you indulge in the local spices and flavors.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Ritz Copacabana
Day
2
Rio De Janeiro
After a leisurely breakfast you will partake in a wellness activity on the beach!
Head back to the hotel to freshen up before departing for our half day Sugar Loaf Hiking tour. The hike is an unforgettable experience and will provide the perfect city backdrop when you reach the summit of 1,200 feet! Relax and enjoy the view before taking the traditional Cable Car down to Urca Hill where you will enjoy a fresh blended juice waiting for you upon reaching the bottom. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel amenities.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Ritz Copacabana
Day
3
Rio De Janeiro
After breakfast at the hotel, fasten your seat belt as we set out for a half day Jeep tour. The tour will take you along beautiful stretches of beach, passing by Laranjeiras district, Guanabara Palace (House of Government), Maracana football Stadium and Sambadrome.
Once we reach Floresta da Tijuca National Park, we will change vehicles and ascend up to the entrance of the Corcovado for our visit to Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy the view overlooking the city and allow this structure to leave you breathless from its awe-inspiring beauty and size.
Upon returning, enjoy a few hours at the hotel to relax before heading out to Xian Restaurant for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Ritz Copacabana
Day
4
Rio De Janeiro - Foz do Iguaçu
After breakfast, we will start our day with a Rio bike experience.
The tour begins at the fashionable Arpoador beach, known for the most beautiful sunsets in the city. On the cycle path alongside the shore, enjoy all the good vibes of Ipanema Beach. We’ll then cross the street where famous songs of Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes were composed. Feel all the energy from Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, an area of environmental protection. Explore the streets of the Botafogo neighborhood and learn more about the Carioca lifestyle.
Marvel at the Red Beach and finish the ride crossing Copacabana, the Princess of the Sea. After our bike ride, we will be treated to a fresh Acai bowl before changing and departing to the airport for our flight to Iguazu Falls.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Loi Suite
Day
5
Foz do Iguaçu
After breakfast, you will be treated to breathtaking views of Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO world natural heritage site, and one of the most photographed places on earth.
After our viewing, we will step up the experience a notch and enjoy an outdoor Hatha yoga class and use the falls as our background! Our class will be focused on breathing, stretching, and mindfulness. After our class, return to the hotel for an evening of rest and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Loi Suite
Day
6
Foz do Iguaçu - Buenos Aires
After breakfast, we will experience the Argentinean side of the falls.
This experience brings you to the waterfalls by using the hiking routes! After the short hike, you arrive at “Garganta del Diablo” (Canyon of the devil). A train through the jungle moves you to the various stations or “waterfalls”. By using some of the aforementioned hiking routes, it will be possible to access the lookout point “Alvar Nunez”, and the waterfalls “Bozzetti”, “San Martin” and “the two sisters”. After our Argentinian waterfall experience, we will transfer to the airport to get more intimate with Argentina as we head for Buenos Aires!
After arriving in Buenos Aires, we will start our cultural immersion with a wine tasting at Vico wine bar. In an attractive and dynamic way, you will be able to enjoy over 140 labels from different regions of our country and from different wine corners of the world, designed and selected by our executive sommelier.
After our tasting, the rest of the evening is yours to spend at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Carles Buenos Aires
Day
7
Buenos Aires
After breakfast and an optional wellness activity, we will depart for Palermo.
Palermo “Soho” district is one of the trendiest areas in Buenos Aires, with its boutique hotels, eclectic restaurants, and design boutiques—the place where locals go to “be seen.” Here you will have the chance to take a stroll or do a little shopping at leisure.
This afternoon, take part in a city tour which includes a visit to Plaza de Mayo Square, the Government House, Obelisk and Colon Theatre, whose perfect acoustics make it one of the best Opera Houses in the world.
This evening, we have a special dinner planned as we dine at Cabanas Las Lilas Cabaña Las Lilas, located in the heart of Puerto Madero. The selection of the best raw material, together with an impeccable service, has turned Cabaña Las Lilas into a world-class restaurant visited by the most demanding gastronomes.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Carles Buenos Aires
Day
8
Buenos Aires
After breakfast we will head out on a full-day excursion that will leave you speechless.
We will start with a morning boat ride to Tigre, a lovely neighborhood situated in the delta of the Paraná River. During the sail along the Delta, view the old residences, wooden houses built over piles, and yacht clubs.
After returning to the city, visit the beautiful neo-gothic Cathedral and the Villa Victoria Ocampo Manor before returning to the hotel for a few hours of leisure.
Later this evening, join us for a true Argentinian experience as we teach you the fundamentals of what being Argentine is all about. This interactive dinner party concept will teach you how to cook your own empanada, how to order steak your way in Spanish, and how to prepare your own “mate” drink.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Carles Buenos Aires
Day
9
Buenos Aires-Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, we will head out to the airport and bid farewell to an amazing South American experience.
Meals: Breakfast
The activity Level for this tour is:
Average - Some tours may include hiking or potential higher elevation hiking, biking, SUP, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking on uneven surfaces or for longer periods of time.
Itinerary
Day
1
Rio De Janeiro
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the hotel for check in. Later this evening, join the rest of the group for a unique and enriching experience as you partake in a cooking class. This hands-on experience offers a fantastic foundation for the culinary scene in South America as you indulge in the local spices and flavors.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Ritz Copacabana
Day
2
Rio De Janeiro
After a leisurely breakfast you will partake in a wellness activity on the beach!
Head back to the hotel to freshen up before departing for our half day Sugar Loaf Hiking tour. The hike is an unforgettable experience and will provide the perfect city backdrop when you reach the summit of 1,200 feet! Relax and enjoy the view before taking the traditional Cable Car down to Urca Hill where you will enjoy a fresh blended juice waiting for you upon reaching the bottom. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel amenities.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Ritz Copacabana
Day
3
Rio De Janeiro
After breakfast at the hotel, fasten your seat belt as we set out for a half day Jeep tour. The tour will take you along beautiful stretches of beach, passing by Laranjeiras district, Guanabara Palace (House of Government), Maracana football Stadium and Sambadrome.
Once we reach Floresta da Tijuca National Park, we will change vehicles and ascend up to the entrance of the Corcovado for our visit to Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy the view overlooking the city and allow this structure to leave you breathless from its awe-inspiring beauty and size.
Upon returning, enjoy a few hours at the hotel to relax before heading out to Xian Restaurant for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Ritz Copacabana
Day
4
Rio De Janeiro - Foz do Iguaçu
After breakfast, we will start our day with a Rio bike experience.
The tour begins at the fashionable Arpoador beach, known for the most beautiful sunsets in the city. On the cycle path alongside the shore, enjoy all the good vibes of Ipanema Beach. We’ll then cross the street where famous songs of Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes were composed. Feel all the energy from Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, an area of environmental protection. Explore the streets of the Botafogo neighborhood and learn more about the Carioca lifestyle.
Marvel at the Red Beach and finish the ride crossing Copacabana, the Princess of the Sea. After our bike ride, we will be treated to a fresh Acai bowl before changing and departing to the airport for our flight to Iguazu Falls.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Loi Suite
Day
5
Foz do Iguaçu
After breakfast, you will be treated to breathtaking views of Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO world natural heritage site, and one of the most photographed places on earth.
After our viewing, we will step up the experience a notch and enjoy an outdoor Hatha yoga class and use the falls as our background! Our class will be focused on breathing, stretching, and mindfulness. After our class, return to the hotel for an evening of rest and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Loi Suite
Day
6
Foz do Iguaçu - Buenos Aires
After breakfast, we will experience the Argentinean side of the falls.
This experience brings you to the waterfalls by using the hiking routes! After the short hike, you arrive at “Garganta del Diablo” (Canyon of the devil). A train through the jungle moves you to the various stations or “waterfalls”. By using some of the aforementioned hiking routes, it will be possible to access the lookout point “Alvar Nunez”, and the waterfalls “Bozzetti”, “San Martin” and “the two sisters”. After our Argentinian waterfall experience, we will transfer to the airport to get more intimate with Argentina as we head for Buenos Aires!
After arriving in Buenos Aires, we will start our cultural immersion with a wine tasting at Vico wine bar. In an attractive and dynamic way, you will be able to enjoy over 140 labels from different regions of our country and from different wine corners of the world, designed and selected by our executive sommelier.
After our tasting, the rest of the evening is yours to spend at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Carles Buenos Aires
Day
7
Buenos Aires
After breakfast and an optional wellness activity, we will depart for Palermo.
Palermo “Soho” district is one of the trendiest areas in Buenos Aires, with its boutique hotels, eclectic restaurants, and design boutiques—the place where locals go to “be seen.” Here you will have the chance to take a stroll or do a little shopping at leisure.
This afternoon, take part in a city tour which includes a visit to Plaza de Mayo Square, the Government House, Obelisk and Colon Theatre, whose perfect acoustics make it one of the best Opera Houses in the world.
This evening, we have a special dinner planned as we dine at Cabanas Las Lilas Cabaña Las Lilas, located in the heart of Puerto Madero. The selection of the best raw material, together with an impeccable service, has turned Cabaña Las Lilas into a world-class restaurant visited by the most demanding gastronomes.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Carles Buenos Aires
Day
8
Buenos Aires
After breakfast we will head out on a full-day excursion that will leave you speechless.
We will start with a morning boat ride to Tigre, a lovely neighborhood situated in the delta of the Paraná River. During the sail along the Delta, view the old residences, wooden houses built over piles, and yacht clubs.
After returning to the city, visit the beautiful neo-gothic Cathedral and the Villa Victoria Ocampo Manor before returning to the hotel for a few hours of leisure.
Later this evening, join us for a true Argentinian experience as we teach you the fundamentals of what being Argentine is all about. This interactive dinner party concept will teach you how to cook your own empanada, how to order steak your way in Spanish, and how to prepare your own “mate” drink.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Carles Buenos Aires
Day
9
Buenos Aires-Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, we will head out to the airport and bid farewell to an amazing South American experience.
Meals: Breakfast
The activity Level for this tour is:
Average - Some tours may include hiking or potential higher elevation hiking, biking, SUP, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking on uneven surfaces or for longer periods of time.
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