Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil
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Tour Overview
Journey along the eastern side of South America on this 10-day adventure from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro. Start by sipping yerba mate and exploring the markets of Argentina’s fiery capital before embracing ranch life with horse rides, homecooked meals and campfires at a Uruguayan estancia. Then swap the dusty plains for the subtropical rainforests at Iguazu Falls and see the epic cascades from both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides. Finish in Rio, unwinding on the sandy shores of Copacabana and Ipanema with an ice-cold caipirinha.
Trip Code: GGBS
Start
Buenos Aires
End
Rio de Janeiro
Destination
Argentina
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Plane, local bus, ferry, overnight bus
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Estancia (2 nights), Overnight Bus (1 night)
Days
10
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 18
Min Age
15
Style
Basici
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Soak up the cosmopolitan vibes of Buenos Aires and explore the highlights on foot – including the Avenida de Mayo and the San Telmo area, filled with colourful markets and murals.
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Get to know the gaucho (cowboy) way of life during a stay at a traditional estancia (ranch) in Uruguay. Explore the land on horseback, help your hosts make empanadas and feast on a classic asado (barbecue).
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Explore the Historic Quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, one of Uruguay’s oldest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll cobbled streets lined with vintage cars and rub shoulders with locals sipping yerba mate.
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See the mighty Iguazu Falls – the world’s largest waterfall system, which straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil – from different vantage points in both countries.
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End your trip in Brazil’s famous beachside city, Rio de Janeiro. Make the most of your local leader’s recommendations – how about finding a local samba bar or wandering the bohemian streets of Santa Teresa?
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Plane, local bus, ferry, overnight bus
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Estancia (2 nights), Overnight Bus (1 night)
Included activities
- Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
- Estancia Stay - 2-Night Stay on an Estancia
- Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
- Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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