Arrival in Buenos Aires. Regular transfer from Ezeiza International Airport. Check in at selected accommodation.
Itinerary
This tours offers a perfect combination of stunning nature, big city life and tropical flavor. Visit two of South America’s most beautiful and vibrant cities, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro and also enjoy a beautiful natural wonder that borders both countries, the Iguazu Waterfalls.
The tour begins in Buenos Aires where you can explore the glamorous capital of Argentina. After, you will ride a night bus to arrive at the awesome Iguazu Waterfalls. When you have finished enjoying the natural wonder and tropical weather, you will again take a bus to reach the heart of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, and the last stop of the tour. Here you will enjoy all the sights, sounds and great party atmosphere Rio has to offer.
Highlights:
-Experience a tango Show with dinner
-Explore the streets of Buenos Aires by bike or in a City Tour
-Discover the Iguazu falls, from Argentina and from Brazil
-Wander the roads, beaches, “morros” and jungle of Rio de Janeiro, from Copacabana to the “Cristo Redentor”
Age range: 18-99 years old
Season: all year round
Counties visited: Argentina – Brazil
Travel Style: Independent - All our trips are independent style (not group tours)
Trip Level: For all levels of fitness
Beware of visa needs (Argentina and Brazil)
Tour program
Buenos Aires
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), Au. Teniente General Pablo Ricchieri, Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires
Breakfast. 9 am City Tour: Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, see the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area. Visit the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca colorful neighborhood, which was seat of immigrants - mainly Italians - and now home of some artists.
Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found.
Free afternoon.
Buenos Aires
Breakfast. Free Day. In the evening (8 pm), Tango show with dinner: In the very heart of Buenos Aires, this refurbished historic "conventillo" is a classic building of the porteño culture. A Tango Show is a trip to older times.
Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces, musicalized by the best tango orchestras. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate 2 tango orchestras, a folkloric group, dancers and singers.
Buenos Aires-Puerto Iguazu
Breakfast and check out at 11 am. In the afternoon, departure to Puerto Iguazú by bus.
Puerto Iguazu
Arrival in Puerto Iguazu at about mid day. Transfer to selected accommodation and check in. Free day.
Puerto Iguazu
Breakfast. 7.45 am Full Day Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side: This Tour take will you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park. It preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna.
The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park.
You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the Tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the " Two sisters Falls", the "Bossetti Fall", the "Hidden Fall", a panoramic view of "San Martin island " and the "Union Fall".
Later you walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic "San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls.
Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to "Devil's Throat" station. From there, after 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular "Devil's Throat", where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows.
Puerto Iguazu
Breakfast. 7.45 am Excursion to the Falls Brazilian Side, half day: Your guides take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine water falls
You will get close to "Floriano", "Deodoro," and "Benjamin" waterfalls, and the walkways lead you also to "Santa Maria Falls." (Beware of visa needs if going to the Brazilian side, eg: Australia, USA, Canada, China, etc)
Puerto Iguazu – Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast. 11 am: Check out. Transfer to Puerto Iguazu Bus Station to take the overnight bus to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Arrival in Rio. Accommodation and free evening.
Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast. Big Dude Rio de Janeiro Full Day Tour. All of Rio de Janeiro best sights in just one packed day. Details:
From 9:00 am to 10:00 am: Hotel pick-up by mini-bus
11:00 am Stop at São Conrado to watch the hang gliders land on the beach.
11:30 am Stop at Tijuca Forest for a walk around the park to experience a real rainforest.
12:15 pm Drive through the Tijuca Forest towards Christ the Redeemer.
12:40 pm Stop at Christ Statue for a visit to the top (ticket included).
14:15 pm Drive to Santa Teresa for a lunch break (not included), followed by a walk around the neighborhood
15:30 pm Drive to Lapa for a visit to the colorful steps “Escadaria Selaron”, made famous by Snoop Dog in his music video “Beautiful”.
16:30 Drive back to hotel with the option of a drop-off at Sugarloaf
Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast. Free day to chill out, to visit the beach or getting started to visit a “Balada” (night club)
Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Rio International Airport.
End point
Aeroporto Internacional do Rio de Janeiro / Galeão (GIG), Av. Vinte de Janeiro, s/n, Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro 21941, Brazil
Tour Details
Accommodation
- 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected basis with breakfast.
- 3 night Accommodation in Puerto Iguazu (Argentina) at selected basis with breakfast.
- 3 nights accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
Transport
- Bus from Buenos Aires to Iguazu
- Bus from Puerto Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro (You can take a flight for an additional)
Insurance
Optional
- Other activities and services not included
Additional services
- Ezeiza International Airport pickup in shared shuttle service.
- Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours OR Buenos Aires Bike Tour
- Tango Show with Dinner and Drinks.
- Puerto Iguazu Bus Station pickup and drop off
- Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentine Side
- Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side
- Big Dude Tour in Rio de Janeiro (Full Day City Tour of this amazing city)
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport drop off.
Additional services
- Transfers to Buenos Aires Bus Station.
- Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park Argentine side (aprox 30 USD per person)
- Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park Brazilian side (aprox 34 USD per person)
- Rio Bus Station pick up.
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room
Meals
- Breakfasts(not in cluded in hostel Option in Rio)
- Dinner at Tango Show
Good to know
Currency
Argentine Peso
Argentina
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