Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll arrive in Rio and head to your hotel to get settled. This evening you'll join the group for a welcome dinner where you'll try Feijoada, Brazil's national dish, at a local restaurant nearby.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring authentic Feijoada at a nearby restaurant)
Included Activities
- Taste Feijoada, Brazil's national dish
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
Today you have a full guided tour of Rio with a local guide. You'll travel by coach and walk through the city to see Christ the Redeemer atop Mount Corcovado, the colorful Selaron staircase in Lapa, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Maracanã Stadium. By evening you're back at the hotel with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue
- See the colourful Seláron staircase in the Lapa neighbourhood
- View the Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit Maracanã Stadium
Landmarks/POIs Christ the Redeemer Seláron Staircase Metropolitan Cathedral Maracanã Stadium - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
This is your free day to explore Rio however you'd like. You can take optional trips to Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car, the Kobra graffiti wall, São Cristóvão local fair, Samba City, or catch a sunset at Ipanema beach. There's also an optional dinner and tango show at a local bar if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rio+ optional excursion: cable car ride with breathtaking views from Sugarloaf Mountain
- Visit Kobra graffiti wall
- Visit São Cristóvão local fair
- Visit Samba City (home of the annual Rio Carnival)
- Watch sunset on Ipanema beach
- Optional dinner and tango show at a popular bar with local feast and drinks
Landmarks/POIs Sugarloaf Mountain Kobra Graffiti Wall São Cristóvão Local Fair Samba City Ipanema Beach - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Paraty
You'll travel south along Costa Verde with beautiful coastal views and jungle scenery. Once in Paraty, you'll check into your hotel and take a guided walk through the cobbled streets and UNESCO World Heritage Site historic center. The evening is free to do what you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Take a walking tour of Paraty
Landmarks/POIs Paraty Historic Centre - Day 5
Paraty
Another free day in Paraty to explore the town and surrounding area on your own. The region has beaches, islands, and waterfalls. You can optionally take a full-day schooner boat tour to four island beaches with lunch included if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Island Tour optional excursion: full day aboard schooner boat with included lunch and stops at four island beaches
Landmarks/POIs Serra da Bocaina National Park - Day 6
Paraty to Foz do Iguaçu
You'll leave Paraty and head to São Paulo, then fly to Foz do Iguaçu for your four-night stay. After checking in, you'll head to Victor's House for a Brazilian evening with unlimited BBQ, drinks, live music, and dancing at a local family home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Lively Brazilian soirée at Victor's House featuring unlimited BBQ, drinks, live music, and dancing)
Included Activities
- Enjoy a Brazilian BBQ experience at a local family home (Victor's House)
- Day 7
Foz do Iguaçu
Your local guide takes you to Iguazu Falls in Iguaçu National Park. You'll walk the park's pathways and take in the views of the largest waterfall system around. There's an optional bird sanctuary excursion available where you can see macaws, parrots, and other colorful species.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Iguazu Falls in Iguaçu National Park
Optional Activities
- Birds of Brazil optional excursion: visit renowned bird sanctuary and spot colourful macaws, parrots, and other birdlife
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls Iguaçu National Park - Day 8
Foz do Iguaçu
You have optional activities available today. You can explore the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls on a guided tour with walkways or a gas-powered train. Back in Brazil, there's an optional churrascaria dinner and show featuring live South American music and dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls on a guided tour with scenic walkways or gas-powered train
- Rafain dinner and show optional: churrascaria feast with vibrant South American music and dance
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls (Argentinean side) - Day 9
Foz do Iguaçu
More optional activities in Foz do Iguaçu. Visit the local bird park with over 150 species, take a helicopter ride over the falls, or cross into Paraguay via the International Bridge of Friendship to see Ciudad del Este's markets, Monday waterfalls, and the Itaipú Dam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local bird park with over 150 species
- Helicopter ride above the falls
- Paraguay excursion: explore Ciudad del Este's bustling markets, Monday waterfalls, and Itaipú Dam via International Bridge of Friendship
Landmarks/POIs International Bridge of Friendship Itaipú Dam Monday Waterfalls - Day 10
Foz do Iguaçu to Buenos Aires
Today you fly from Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires. After checking into your hotel, you'll take an orientation tour with your tour leader. The day ends with an included dinner featuring a three-course Argentinian meal with beef and empanadas (vegetarian options available).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course meal at a nearby restaurant featuring authentic Argentinian beef and empanadas (vegetarian options available))
Included Activities
- Enjoy dinner in Buenos Aires
- Day 11
Buenos Aires
This morning you'll tour Buenos Aires with a local guide, seeing the Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, the colorful La Boca neighborhood, and San Telmo's cobbled streets. You'll visit Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Perón and other notable figures are buried. The afternoon is free, and there's an optional tango show this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk along Plaza de Mayo and discover why the Presidential palace is called Casa Rosada (The Pink House)
- Be amazed by the architecture and history in The Recoleta Cemetery
- Visit Buenos Aires' first port, La Boca, with its iconic Caminito
- See La Bombonera, house of Boca Juniors, one of Argentina's most important football stadiums
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner and tango show
Landmarks/POIs Buenos Aires Obelisk Plaza de Mayo Casa Rosada La Boca Caminito San Telmo Recoleta Cemetery La Bombonera - Day 12
Buenos Aires
You have a free day to explore Buenos Aires however you'd like. You can visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, take a tango lesson or cooking class, or just wander the streets. Alternatively, you can take an optional day trip to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay to see its historic center and climb the 19th-century lighthouse. Tonight the group has a celebratory dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group celebration dinner at a local restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
- Tango lesson
- Cooking class
- Optional day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay: explore UNESCO-listed historic city centre and climb 19th-century lighthouse for city views
Landmarks/POIs Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes Colonia del Sacramento - Day 13
Buenos Aires
Your trip ends with a final breakfast in Buenos Aires after 13 days. Make sure to exchange contact information with friends you've made before heading out on your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
