Taste of Argentina and Brazil 2025-2026|2026-2027|2028

Welcome to Argentina and its colourful capital, Buenos Aires. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of this captivating city. Transfer to your elegant hotel for a three-night stay.

Discover the highlights and the hidden secrets of the famed ‘Paris of the Americas’ with your local guide today. Buenos Aires is an elegant city with pockets of colourful character, like Casa Rosada (the Pink House), the executive mansion and office of the Argentinian President. Explore soulful Recoleta, where leafy streets are lined with stylish boutiques, lavish townhouses and former palaces, as well as the famed Recoleta Cemetery. Discover La Boca’s colourful Caminito, with its multicoloured houses, street stalls and festive atmosphere.   

Scenic Enrich
This evening, experience the passion of Argentine tango at the Gala Tango show, accompanied by a sumptuous dinner and Argentinian wine.

Indulge in another delicious breakfast at your hotel’s L’Orangerie restaurant before delving deeper into Buenos Aires with a choice of Scenic Freechoice experiences.  Select between a tour with a local artist to uncover the city's vibrant urban art scene, or embark on a culinary adventure to discover the secrets of authentic Argentinian cuisine on a food walking tour. 

Scenic Freechoice:
Buenos Aires Street Art: Take a tour with a local artist to discover the vibrant urban art scene. Go off the beaten path to visit hidden art spots and open-air galleries.

Buenos Aires Culinary Delight: Learn about Argentinian cuisine and authentic flavours on a culinary tour of the city. Enjoy local restaurants, traditional parillas (steakhouses) and Argentinian wine.

Depart Buenos Aires this morning and fly to the awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls, the world’s largest waterfall by volume, straddling the border of Brazil and Argentina. Enjoy an exclusive three-night Special Stay.

Wake up early this morning to watch the sun rising over the falls, a truly unforgettable experience. Then enjoy a leisurely tour to discover the Brazilian side of the falls. Stand on the walkway in the middle of the falls and be awed by this vast spectacle with 275 individual cascades spread over a four-kilometre crescent shaped cliff. Enjoy a lunch with a beautiful view inside the National Park.

After lunch, take an exhilarating jet boat ride towards the base of the falls and feel its spray on your face..

Optional helicopter flight - Soar over Iguazú Falls on an optional helicopter flight (additional cost, please book on tour).

This morning, visit the Argentinian side of the falls. Around 80 per cent of the falls are on this side of the border and the many walkways that thread between the upper and lower falls allow you to get closer into the cliff face. Walk to the lookout where you will see the famous Devil’s Throat, the largest and most formidable waterfall within the entire system. Be awed by the sheer volume of water cascading over the falls. 

Fly to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, famous for its golden beaches, lush jungle and colourful favelas, all under the watchful eye of Christ the Redeemer. The days are fuelled by sunshine and the nights by vibrant samba music.

Check into your luxury hotel for a three-night stay. 

Enjoy dinner at a unique local restaurant.

Today, you will discover the beating heart of this exotic city. Take a fascinating walking tour through downtown Rio, home to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Selaron Stairs. Learn about Rio’s history and culture and get a taste of the local lifestyle. Ride the cogwheel railway to the top of Corcovado Mountain to see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, a national icon of Brazil.

For lunch, indulge in a mouth-watering Brazilian Churrascaria experience.

Embrace the diversity of Rio de Janeiro with two enticing Scenic Freechoice options.
Learn about the garden's vital role in preserving Brazil's unique flora and fauna. Alternatively, delve into the heart of Rio's downtown on a historical walking tour, exploring iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of bustling marketplaces and witness the dynamic rhythm of daily life in this captivating city.

Scenic Freechoice:
Botanical Garden: Walk through the UNESCO biosphere reserve, Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden) while learning about its unique history. See fora and fauna from around the globe, including monkeys, toucans and giant Amazonian water lilies. With over 6,500 different species of Brazilian and foreign plants, it is teeming with some of the most important and endangered fora in Brazil.

Rio, City of Contrast: Take a fascinating walking tour through downtown Rio to see its most famous sights while hearing stories of the city’s history, culture and local lifestyle.

Scenic Sunset Drinks
Conclude your journey with a farewell at the Sugarloaf Mountain, sipping drinks and savouring a local tapas dinner while taking in the breathtaking views of Rio at sunset.

Bid farewell to your Tour Director and fellow travellers as you transfer to Rio de Janeiro's airport to continue your journey of wonder on board Scenic Eclipse. Take with you cherished memories of your time discovering the treasures of Argentina and Brazil.

^^Subject to weather and operational conditions. Sightings cannot be guaranteed.  #Scenic Eclipse spa treatments at additional cost. +All drinks on board Scenic Eclipse II, including those stocked in your mini bar, are included, except for a very small number of rare, fine and vintage wines, Champagnes and spirits. Specialty restaurants require a reservation, enquire on board.   

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.