Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll arrive in Rio de Janeiro and get picked up for a transfer to your hotel. Check-in starts at 2 pm, so once you're settled, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around the city on your own and get a feel for the place.
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
This morning you have a 5-hour guided tour hitting two of Rio's most iconic spots. First, you'll head up to Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain, passing through the scenic Tijuca Forest, then travel to Sugarloaf Mountain where you'll take two cable cars up to the 395-meter summit. After soaking in the panoramic views of the city, you'll head back to your hotel with the afternoon free to do whatever you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain
- Ride cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain summit (395 metres)
- Guided tour of Rio highlights (5 hours)
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Sugarloaf Mountain Corcovado Mountain Tijuca Forest Urca Hill - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
Today is completely yours to plan. You can wander Rio on your own, relax at Copacabana Beach, or pick from three optional tours. There's the vibrant Rio Carnival at City of Samba and Rio Grande Samba School, the Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest with chances to spot wildlife, or a football-focused tour covering Maracana Stadium and Flamengo's facilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Carnival Experience tour with City of Samba, Rio Grande Samba School Factory, samba class, costume try-on, and traditional Brazilian cocktail (half day)
- Tijuca Forest & Botanical Garden tour with wildlife spotting and waterfall viewing (half day, afternoon)
- Crazy for Football tour of Maracana Stadium and Flamengo facilities including museum, basketball gym, and Gávea Tour (half day, 2025 only)
Landmarks Copacabana Beach City of Samba Rio Grande Samba School Factory Rio Botanical Garden Tijuca Forest Maracana Stadium Flamengo Museum 
- Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguacu
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for a flight to Iguazu (not included but can be arranged). Once you land at Foz do Iguacu, someone will meet you and take you to your hotel. The rest of your day is free, though you can optionally visit the Bird Park with 900 birds plus butterfly and reptile exhibits if you're up for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bird Park visit at entrance of Iguazu National Park with 900 birds across 150 species, butterfly nursery, and reptile exhibit
Landmarks Bird Park Iguazu National Park 
- Day 5
Argentina
Today you'll cross into Argentina for a half-day excursion to the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls. You'll go over the Tancredo Neves Bridge and explore the Argentine Iguazu Park, taking a train to see Devil's Throat, then walking the Upper and Lower Circuits through dense forest. In the afternoon, you can optionally join the Big Adventure tour for rainforest exploration and boat rafting through the Iguazu River canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day Argentinian side Iguazu Falls excursion
- Cross Tancredo Neves Bridge
- Train ride to Devil's Throat
- Walking tour of Upper Circuit and Lower Circuit with forest trails
Optional Activities
- Big Adventure tour including 4x4 truck rainforest exploration, boat rafting on Iguazu Inferior River canyon, visit to Tres Mosqueteros falls and Devil's Throat, and San Martin Falls view (additional fee)
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat Tancredo Neves Bridge Argentine Iguazu Park San Martin Island Tres Mosqueteros falls - Day 6
Foz do Iguacu to Buenos Aires
This morning you'll take a 3-hour guided tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. Starting from Hotel des Cataratas, you'll walk roughly 1km to see the falls up close, feel the mist, and view Devil's Throat from different spots including Mirador de las Cataratas. After that, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires (not included but can be arranged). Once you arrive, you'll transfer to your hotel with the afternoon free to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 3-hour Brazilian side Iguazu Falls tour from Hotel des Cataratas
- Visit Iguazu Falls with multiple viewpoints
- View of Devil's Throat from Brazilian side
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Hotel des Cataratas Mirador de las Cataratas Devil's Throat 
- Day 7
Buenos Aires
You'll explore Buenos Aires on a half-day guided tour covering elegant Recoleta and Palermo with their tree-lined avenues and grand parks, then Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. You'll also see the Colon Opera House, Palace of Congress, historic San Telmo with its cobbled streets and antique markets, colorful Caminito Street in La Boca, and modern Puerto Madero. Lunch is included after the tour, then the afternoon is yours to roam. Tonight you'll have an included Tango show with dinner and drinks featuring live music, 15 performers, and Argentine cuisine in an early 20th-century house.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch after Buenos Aires City Tour), Dinner (Dinner with Tango show at Aljibe Tango with live tango music, 15-artist performance, and Argentine cuisine)
Included Activities
- Half-day Buenos Aires City Tour covering Recoleta, Palermo, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral, Colon Opera House, Palace of Congress, San Telmo, Caminito Street in La Boca, and Puerto Madero
- Tango show with dinner and drinks featuring live music and 15-artist performance
Landmarks Plaza de Mayo Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral Colon Opera House Palace of Congress Recoleta Palermo San Telmo Caminito Street La Boca Puerto Madero Aljibe Tango - Day 8
Buenos Aires
Today is free to explore Buenos Aires however you like. You can walk through elegant Recoleta, check out Palermo's parks, wander colorful La Boca, explore historic San Telmo, or see modern Puerto Madero. If you'd rather do something organized, there are optional tours including a full-day gaucho experience with horseback riding and asado at a traditional ranch, asado and wine pairing, a Delta Tigre boat tour with a local guide, vineyard tastings, or hands-on Criolla cooking and wine class in Palermo Soho.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Estancia Ombu de Areco full-day tour with horseback riding experience, included lunch of empanadas and asado, dessert, folklore show, and gaucho demonstration (2025 only)
- Fogon Asado Experience with Wine Pairing featuring different asado preparation methods with wine pairings and chef explanation (2025 only)
- San Isidro & Delta Tigre Navigation tour (5-6 hours) including boat ride from Puerto Madero, Delta del Tigre viewing, Rio de la Plata with River Plate stadium views, traditional empanadas, and San Isidro cathedral visit (2025 & 2026)
- Porteño Wine Experience with vineyard tour, sparkling wine welcome, winemaking process guided tour, tasting of three exclusive wine labels, and seasonal wine-paired lunch at Casa Gamboa (2026 only)
- Criolla Cooking & Wine Experience in Palermo Soho with hands-on preparation of empanadas, chipa, dulce de leche dessert, and local wine pairings (2026 only, transfers not included)
Landmarks Recoleta Palermo La Boca San Telmo Puerto Madero San Antonio de Areco Estancia Ombu de Areco Delta del Tigre San Isidro Palermo Soho Casa Gamboa - Day 9
Buenos Aires
After breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
