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Half Argentinian, half Brazilian, a whole lot of amazing

This week-long adventure is action-packed, balancing exciting highlights with more low-key free time to explore on your own. Walk the streets of vibrant Buenos Aires and try the world’s best steak with your new trip mates. Experience Iguazu falls from two angles, two countries and two perspectives (you won’t get sick of that view, don’t worry). Finish off in party town Rio, where you can sip cocktails with locals, laze on the beach or take a hike to enjoy the views from one of the seven wonders.

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Start
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Finish
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Destinations
Argentina, Brazil
Style
Basix
Theme
18 to 29s
Code
GGYD
Physical rating
Ages
Min 18, Max 29
Group size
Min 1, Max 16

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Why you'll love this trip

  • Soak up the sights of Buenos Aires and explore the historic city centre. By night, watch the city turn into a nightlife hotspot.

  • Experience the mighty Iguazu Falls from both the Argentina and the Brazil side.

  • Make the most of Rio de Janeiro, a unique combination of city, beach and mountains; famed for its party scene and rhythmic music.

  • Tick one of the Seven Wonders of the World off your bucket list with a visit to Christ the Redeemer.

  • Enjoy a wallet-friendly trip with heaps of free time to explore at your own pace (your leader will have loads of suggestions for optional activities).

Is this trip right for you?

  • This trip involves some long travel days, including an overnight bus. This is a great opportunity to get to know your group and really enjoy the journey (while you wait for the stunning destinations). The buses are well equipped with comfortable reclining seats and onboard toilets. Snacks are provided but we recommend you also bring your own food in case you get hungry.

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Iguazu Falls, Argentina, Brazil
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busy beach boardwalk, Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Itinerary
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Bienvenidos. Welcome to Argentina. Your adventure begins with an orientation walk around Buenos Aires’ Microcentrodistrict at 1 pm. Your leader will be waiting in the lobby of your joining point hotel. Get your bearings around your accommodation and see a couple of sights along the way, like the historic buildings along the Avenida de Mayo, the Casa Rosada (Argentina's government house) and the famed Obelisk. In the evening, attend a group welcome meeting at 6 pm. Head out tonight and be swept away by the dance of love at an optional tango show.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Today is a free day in Buenos Aires. You can spend the day how you like and tick off all the best photo ops or talk to your leader for some fun ideas. If you’re a culture and history buff, you’ll want to walk among the mausoleums at the La Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of Eva Peron. There are also some great museums to check out in the Recoleta district. If you love art, hang out in the neighbourhood of La Boca, home to the colourful Caminito artists’ street. Maybe you’re a bit of a foodie, in which case you’ll want to kick back and take the time to sip a nice Malbec while enjoying a "Bife de Chorizo" in the Palermo neighbourhood. If in doubt, settle down at one of the many street side cafes and watch the world go by with the locals. In the evening you'll be taking an overnight bus to Puerto Iguazu (the Argentinian side of the falls).
Accommodation
  • Overnight bus (1 night)
Optional Activities
  • Buenos Aires - Polo day - USD185
  • Buenos Aires - Recoleta Cemetry - USD7
  • Buenos Aires - Ateneo Bookshop - Free
  • Buenos Aires - Caminito Street - Free
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Special Information
The overnight bus will take approximately 19 hours. While this may be tiresome, your leader will encourage you to use this time to mingle, play games and get to know your trip mates. Snacks will be provided, but make sure to bring extra food and drinks in case you get hungry. There will be a toilet onboard and the reclining seats are comfortable, but you might want to bring a travel pillow for a good night’s sleep.  

As soon as you arrive at Puerto Iguazu bus station this morning, take a minivan across the border into Brazil and continue to your hotel in Foz do Iguacu. Depending on traffic, this should take about an hour. Close to the borders with Argentina and Paraguay, Foz do Iguacu is Brazil's gateway to the famous Iguazu Falls. If hotel rooms are ready when you arrive, you’ll be able to check in before heading out to explore the Brazilian side of the falls. From here, you’ll have panoramic views and the chance at a great Insta pic. Take an optional helicopter flight over the falls (at your own expense) for an unforgettable bird’s eye view. Depending on time, you can also visit the local bird park while you’re here.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
Optional Activities
  • Iguazu Falls - Bird Park Entrance - BRL70
  • Iguazu Falls - Helicopter ride - BRL530
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Travel back to Argentina today to visit the falls from the other side. Following a series of boardwalks, it’s possible to get close enough to the thundering waters that you can almost touch them. At over 2 kilometres long, Iguazu Falls are actually a series of cataracts (not the kind your grandpa has). There are over 270 falls in total, with some reaching up to 80 metres in height. For a more exhilarating experience, take an optional Zodiac boat ride to the base of the falls and feel the water on your skin! In the afternoon return to Foz do Iguacu, where you’ll spend a second night.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
Optional Activities
  • Iguazu Falls - Guarani community visit - USD15
  • Iguazu Falls - Zodiac ride up to the falls - USD70
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Today you'll take an included flight to Rio de Janeiro. When you arrive, your leader will take you on an orientation walk so you can get acquainted with this vibrant city. Home to one of the seven wonders, Rio has lots of day trip opportunities if you have the time. Depending on your flight time, you can explore Tijuca National Park and its lush rainforest, visit the botanical gardens for a relaxing walk, tour Guanabara Bay in a yacht or get the perfect pic at the Selaron Steps.

Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Rio de Janeiro - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
  • Rio de Janeiro - Botanical Gardens - BRL67
  • Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car - BRL150
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Today is a free day in Rio. People-watch on Copacabana or Ipanema beach, take a tour of the city, or if the time of year is right, check out a soccer game at the famous Maracana Stadium. Maybe take the tramcar up to the hillside neighbourhood of Santa Teresa or head up Corcovado Mountain, where you’ll find sweeping views over Rio from the foot of the Christ the Redeemer statue. As evening approaches, you can take the cable car up to Sugarloaf Mountain to watch the sunset before partying in the samba clubs of Lapa. There is even an optional activity to visit the island of Ilha Grande, a paradise just a short boat ride away from Rio’s centre.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Optional Activities
  • Rio de Janeiro - Football Game (schedule dependent) from - BRL400
  • Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer - BRL118
  • Rio de Janeiro - Carnaval Experience (transfer not included) - BRL75
  • Rio de Janeiro - Santa Teresa tramcar - BRL20
  • Ilha Grande - Day trip - BRL390
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
ILHA GRANDE OPTIONAL ACTIVITY:
This activity will only run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. If you wish to do this and your tour does not finish on one of these days, you may need to book additional accommodation to allow for this activity. Pick-up time is between 6 am and 7:30 am and drop-off is not until approximately 8:30 pm.

Today your South American adventure comes to an end. There are no activities planned and you’re able to depart the accommodation at any time following check-out.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Optional Activities
  • Rio de Janeiro - Carnival rehearsal (June to Carnival only) from - BRL120
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
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Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Transport

Bus, Taxi, Plane

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights), Overnight bus (1 night)

Included activities

  • Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
  • Rio de Janeiro - Leader-led Orientation Walk

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Overnight bus) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for bus, train, or flights tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
3.We highly recommend you take US Dollars with you to Argentina and change it locally. While ATMs are widely available, there is a daily limit for withdrawals and the exchange rate does fluctuate.

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