Brazil & Argentina

Depart for Rio de Janeiro

Depart for Rio de Janeiro.

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro

We have arrived! Meet our local representative in arrivals before transferring to our hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing in our hotel or exploring the local area. Charge up the camera batteries for tomorrows adventure.

Guided Excursion of Rio including Sugar Loaf Mountain

Morning

Discover the beauty of Rio beaches on our panoramic drive to Sugar Loaf Mountain; after all Rio is famous for its beaches! We drive through some of the oldest parts of Rio with cobbled streets, colonial style buildings, passing the Opera House and the unique church in Gloria and the famous Aqueduct - Lapa Arches.

We have arrived all aboard! We take the cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain and fall in love with the panoramic views. At the top we take in beauty that Rio has to offer from above; from beaches, skyscrapers, and lush rainforest before we descend.

Relax more in Rio

Afternoon

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Discover more of Rio taking in the local sites, beautiful beaches or relax and unwind at our hotel. Our guide will be happy to tell of further places of interest.

Discover the Iconic Christ the Redeemer

Morning

Let’s see more of Rio! On our half day tour, we explore the hunch backed Corcovado Mountain. We make our way to the Cogwheel rail station passing traditional and beautiful historic mansions before boarding the train.

The summit of Corcovado is reached in approximately 20 minutes passing through thick vegetation home to butterflies and birds and views of Ipanema beach below.

Make sure to wear comfortable and sturdy shoes, we have some walking to do! We climb the steps up to the 122-foot-tall iconic Christ statue with the city at his feet. Take in the breath-taking view (weather permitting) as we look down from 2,300 feet at all Rio has to offer!

Churrasco Dinner and Rio by night

Evening

In the evening, we experience Rio by night on a panoramic tour, passing downtown Rio with all the dazzling lights. We end our evening with a typical Brazilian churrasco dinner at a local restaurant.

Rio Discover More

Full Day

Today, is free to discover more of Rio. Take time out for shopping in one the large city shopping malls, soak up the atmosphere at the world-famous Copacabana beach or savour some of the local Brazilian delicacies at café watching the world go by.  Our local guide will offer suggestions on how to make the most of our last day in Rio.

Experience Iguazu the Brazilian Side

Full Day

Today we say a fond farewell to Rio as we take an internal morning flight to Iguazu. We meet our local representative in Iguazu for a fascinating half-day walking tour of the Brazilian side of the thundering Iguazu Falls.

Slip on some comfortable walking shoes and enjoy a leisurely a 1.5km walk taking in the spectacular panoramic views along the way of this famous UNESCO World Heritage site.

Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing in this wonderful tropical setting, soaking up the atmosphere.

Half Day Tour of Iguazu Falls

Morning

Cameras ready! Fall in love with the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls, today we take another leisurely walk along a path with plenty of photo opportunities, taking in the spectacular views of the Brazilian side of the falls. Watch in wonder as we stare down at millions of litres of water crashing over the rocks below. Surrounded by lush jungle and dense forest, there is nowhere in the world quite like these beautiful falls.

Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, re charge, relax and savour our last day in this lush green tropical setting.

Relax more in Buenos Aires

Morning

We say a fond farewell to Brazil and hello to Buenos Aires! We depart for our morning flight to Buenos Aires Argentina. On arrival we meet our local representative and transfer to our hotel.

Enjoy the rest of our day at leisure, while we get to know the sights and sounds of this wonderful city soaked in culture, rich historical sites, and world class shopping

Guided Half Day Tour of the City of Buenos Aires

Half Day

Today, we uncover this fascinating city on a morning guided city tour of Buenos Aires. We set off and start at the historical centre; stopping at Plaza de Mayo to see many famous landmarks; including the Government House, home to the balcony that Eva Perón addressed the masses from. We experience more of historical Buenos Aires including, the Cabilo and the Cathedral, the magnificent National Congress Palace, the Obelisk and much more.

Spend time further exploring after our city tour; sit back people watch and savour some of the rich flavoured wines, and food Argentina has to offer.

Guided Tour of Tigre and Parana River

Half Day

See more on a half-day tour of the quaint and authentic town of Tigre, before taking a cruise along the delta of the Paraná River.  The many sailing clubs, restaurants and weekend homes make this a popular spot, and its main highlights are the attractive houses and old residences on stilts that are typical of the area. It is here that we get a real sense and atmosphere of the people of Buenos Aires.

In the afternoon we return to our hotel; the rest of our day is at leisure.

Discover a countryside Gaucho Ranch

Full Day

Venture into the countryside for a visit to a typical Argentinean farmhouse. Enjoy welcome drinks and empanadas (tasty little pastry snacks) on arrival before exploring the estate, with the option of taking a ride in a horse drawn carriage, breathe in the fresh air of the Argentine countryside.

Taste the flavours of a typical Argentinian barbecue lunch, with fresh salads and vegetarian dishes before we experience the gaucho show where the cowboys show off their incredible horse-riding skills. Also, experience a folkloric show with dancers before heading back to the city and to our hotel.

At Leisure

Morning

Today is our last day to explore this fascinating city; shop till you drop or uncover the rich culture and art on offer.  

Authentic Tango Show

Evening

Join us for dinner and an authentic Tango Show! Tonight, we experience the rhythm and flavours of Buenos Aires with a dramatic Tango show and dinner with newfound friends on our last night in the city.

Return Home

Today we say Adios to Buenos Aires with fond memories of our journey in South America. Transfer to the Airport for our flights home.