Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll arrive in Rio de Janeiro and head to your accommodation to get settled in. This is your chance to drop off luggage, freshen up, and get oriented to the neighborhood around your hotel.
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
The minibus picks you up at 8am for a full-day exploration of Rio's highlights. You'll start in São Conrado to watch hang gliders launching from the cliffs, then walk through Tijuca Forest before heading up to Christ the Redeemer. From there, it's on to Santa Teresa's charming streets and the colorful steps at Escadaria Selaron. The day wraps up back at your hotel or with an optional drop-off at Sugarloaf Mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Big Dude Rio de Janeiro Full Day Tour
- Visit to Christ the Redeemer statue (ticket included)
- Walk around Tijuca Forest
- View of São Conrado and hang gliders
- Visit Escadaria Selaron steps
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Santa Teresa (not included)
- Drop-off at Sugarloaf instead of hotel
Landmarks/POIs Christ the Redeemer Tijuca Forest Escadaria Selaron São Conrado Beach Santa Teresa Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
This day is yours to spend however you'd like. Head to one of Rio's beaches for relaxation, wander through neighborhoods at your own pace, or check out some local restaurants. If you're up for it, the nightlife scene is available too.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach visit
- Visit nightclubs (Balada)
- Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Iguazu
After checking out, you'll make your way to Rio de Janeiro Bus Station to catch the night bus heading to Puerto Iguazu. Bring a pillow or neck support if you have one, and settle in for the overnight journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Puerto Iguazu
You'll arrive in Puerto Iguazu around noon, and a transfer takes you to your accommodation for check-in. The rest of the day is free, so you can either rest up from the journey or explore the town at your own pace.
- Day 6
Puerto Iguazu
Today you're exploring Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side with a full-day excursion. Start at the Local Museum, then walk the Lower Trail to see various waterfalls like Two Sisters Falls and Hidden Fall. Continue on the Upper Trail for views of San Martin Fall, then take the Jungle Train to Devil's Throat station for an up-close look at the spectacular Devil's Throat falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-Day Excursion to Iguazu Falls Argentine side
- Visit to Local Museum
- Lower Trail walk with views of Two Sisters Falls, Bossetti Fall, Hidden Fall, San Martin island, and Union Fall
- Upper Trail walk with panoramic views of Brazilian falls
- Jungle Train to Devil's Throat station
- Walk to Devil's Throat falls
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu National Park Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) San Martin Fall - Day 7
Puerto Iguazu
This half-day takes you to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. You'll get close to Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin, and Santa Maria Falls while capturing those panoramic views of the Argentine falls across the border.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-Day Excursion to Iguazu Falls Brazilian side
- Views of Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin, and Santa Maria waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls - Brazilian Side - Day 8
Puerto Iguazu to Buenos Aires
Check out at 11am, then head to Puerto Iguazu Bus Station to board the overnight bus to Buenos Aires. You'll settle in for the journey while traveling through the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive in Buenos Aires and check into your accommodation. Take some time to settle in and orient yourself to the city.
- Day 10
Buenos Aires
The morning includes a city tour hitting Buenos Aires' main attractions. You'll see the National Congress, Metropolitan Cathedral, Government House, and Colon Theater, then walk through San Telmo with its tango bars, colorful La Boca with immigrant history, Palermo's architecture and parks, and La Recoleta's elegant streets and famous cemetery. The afternoon is free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM (3 hours)
- Visit to National Congress
- Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit to Government House in Plaza de Mayo
- Visit to Colon Theater
- Explore San Telmo neighborhood
- Explore La Boca neighborhood
- Explore Palermo
- Explore La Recoleta
Optional Activities
- Tango performances in San Telmo bars and restaurants
Landmarks/POIs National Congress Metropolitan Cathedral Plaza de Mayo Government House Colon Theater San Telmo La Boca Palermo La Recoleta La Recoleta Cemetery - Day 11
Buenos Aires
It's a free day to do whatever you want. By evening, you'll head to Madero Tango Show for dinner and drinks. The experience blends tango culture with modern Buenos Aires while you enjoy river views, multiple course options, and local wines or other beverages.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner during Tango Show with choice of entrée, main course, and dessert from five options per course, bottle of local Malbec, Cabernet or Chardonnay wine per two customers, and option for soft drink or beer per person)
Included Activities
- Madero Tango Show with transfer in and out
- Dinner during Tango Show
- Wine service during Tango Show
Landmarks/POIs Madero Tango - Day 12
Buenos Aires to Mendoza
Have breakfast and check out at 11am. Later in the evening, you'll depart to Mendoza by night bus, settling in for travel while you sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Mendoza
After arriving in Mendoza and checking in, a half-day winery tour starts at 2:30pm. You'll visit vineyards in Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu, exploring two wineries with different approaches like traditional organic methods and modern technology. The tour covers vinification, bottling, and labeling before you taste different grape varieties.
Included Activities
- Half Day Wineries Tour
- Visit to two wineries
- Wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Lujan de Cuyo Maipu - Day 14
Mendoza
Following breakfast at 9:30am, you'll choose between rafting or a high mountain tour. Rafting happens 60km southwest at Potrerillos on the Mendoza River with Grade III rapids and no experience needed. Guides cover safety and instruction, with lockers, showers, pools, and solarium available at the base. Either option wraps up by 5pm back in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rafting 12 km with transfers to rafting post
Optional Activities
- Alta Montaña Full Day Excursion (alternative if rafting unavailable)
- Horseback Riding + Asado (alternative if rafting unavailable)
Landmarks/POIs Potrerillos Mendoza River - Day 15
Mendoza to Santiago de Chile
After breakfast, you'll check out and board a day bus heading to Santiago. Watch for Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas at almost 7,000 meters, during the scenic mountain drive. You'll arrive in Santiago during the evening and head to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Aconcagua - Day 16
Santiago de Chile
A morning bike tour from 9:30am to 12:30pm takes you through Santiago's everyday culture and popular neighborhoods. You'll ride through Bellavista, visit Pablo Neruda's house called La Chascona, check out Metropolitan Park, cycle through multicultural Patronato and La Vega Market, see Mapocho Station and Central Market, explore historic Plaza de Armas, pass Bellas Artes Museum, and finish in Forestal Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Santiago de Chile Bike Tour
- Visit to Bellavista Neighborhood
- Visit to La Chascona (Pablo Neruda's House)
- Visit to Metropolitan Park
- Visit to Patronato Neighborhood
- Visit to La Vega Market
- Visit to Mapocho Station
- Visit to Central Market
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Bellas Artes Museum
- Visit to Forestal Park
Landmarks/POIs Bellavista La Chascona Metropolitan Park Patronato La Vega Market Mapocho Station Central Market Plaza de Armas Bellas Artes Museum Forestal Park - Day 17
Santiago de Chile
You'll check out and your tour comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
