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13 days · 4 countries

Brazil, Iguazu & Argentina Delights - Tour Rio to Buenos Aires

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  • Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Caminito in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Caminito in Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Iguazu Falls, Brazil

    Iguazu Falls, Brazil

  • The Selarón Steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    The Selarón Steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • A woman in a street in Paraty, Brazil

    A woman in a street in Paraty, Brazil

  • Ipanema Beach at sunset, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Ipanema Beach at sunset, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • The Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    The Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • The Ponte Estaiada in São Paulo, Brazil, from above

    The Ponte Estaiada in São Paulo, Brazil, from above

  • A street in Paraty, Brazil

    A street in Paraty, Brazil

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Thirteen days across Brazil and Argentina, from Rio de Janeiro and Paraty to the Iguazu Falls and Buenos Aires.

Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
Route
Rio de Janeiro → Buenos Aires
4 countries on this tour
  1. Brazil
  2. Argentina
  3. Paraguay
  4. Uruguay
Activity level
Light (2 of 5)
City walking tours in Rio and Buenos Aires plus Iguazu Falls paths, with several free days and two internal flights; no hikes or altitude
Accommodation
3- and 4-star hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Foz do Iguaçu and Buenos Aires, 12 nights in total
Meals
12 breakfasts and 4 dinners
Group
Group tour, up to 41
Guide
Tour leader throughout, plus local guides at Iguazu Falls and in Buenos Aires
Transport
Air-conditioned coach, Plane
Best time to go
Runs for most of the year. Rio and Iguazu are warm year round, with more rain from December to March; Buenos Aires ranges from mild to warm depending on the season

Tour overview

Thirteen days in Brazil and Argentina, beginning in lively Rio de Janeiro before time by the coast in Paraty. Then come the Iguazu Falls, counted among the world’s great natural wonders, and finally the culture, cuisine and character of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital.

Highlights

  • A taste of Feijoada, Brazil’s national dish
  • The statue of Christ the Redeemer
  • The colourful Selarón staircase in Lapa
  • An orientation walking tour of Paraty
  • A Brazilian BBQ at a local family home
  • Iguaçu National Park, home to the Iguazu Falls
  • Dinner in Buenos Aires
  • Plaza de Mayo and the Presidential palace known as “Casa Rosada”, the pink house
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  • The Recoleta Cemetery, its architecture and history
  • La Boca, Buenos Aires’ first port, and its “Caminito”
  • La Bombonera, home ground of Boca Juniors, among Argentina’s most important football stadiums

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Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Map of the route, with each hotel stay numbered in order: 1 Rio de Janeiro, 2 Paraty, 3 Foz do Iguaçu, 4 Buenos Aires.
Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayBy roadFlightAbout 590 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

  1. Rio de Janeiro

    3 nights · Days 1–3

    Windsor Plaza Copacabana

  2. Paraty

    2 nights · Days 4–5

    Pousada do Príncipe

  3. São Paulo

    Day 6 · on the way

  4. Foz do Iguaçu

    4 nights · Days 6–9

    Del Rey Quality Hotel

  5. Iguazu Falls Brazilian side

    Day 7 · on the way

  6. Foz do Iguaçu

    Day 10 · on the way

  7. Buenos Aires

    3 nights · Days 10–12

    Bisonte Palace Hotel

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Start of tour in Rio de Janeiro

    Dinner included

    Welcome to Rio. If you arrive early there is time to look around, or you can head straight to the hotel to meet your tour leader this evening. Tonight’s welcome dinner is at a nearby restaurant, where authentic Feijoada is served: Brazil’s flavourful national dish, a hearty stew of meat and beans, shared while you get to know the rest of the group.

    Included

    • Welcome dinner of all-you-can-eat feijoada, Brazil’s national dish
    Overnight
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel
    Windsor Plaza Copacabana
  2. Day 2

    Rio de Janeiro City Tour

    Breakfast included
    Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    After breakfast, a local guide leads a full-day tour of Rio, taking in top sights such as the Christ the Redeemer statue, with a stop in the bohemian Lapa neighbourhood at the Selarón staircase and its beautiful tiles. There is a visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral, with its striking architectural style, before the Maracanã Stadium comes into view on the drive back to the hotel.

    Included

    • Guided city tour: the Christ the Redeemer statue by tram
    • Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
    • Walk up the colourful Selarón Steps in Lapa
    • Drive past Maracanã Stadium
    Overnight
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel
    Windsor Plaza Copacabana
  3. Day 3

    Rio de Janeiro: Free Day

    Breakfast included
    Ipanema Beach at sunset, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Make the most of this free day in Rio. The optional Rio+ excursion takes in a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain for striking views over the city, plus stops at the famous Kobra graffiti wall and the São Cristóvão local fair, as well as Samba City, home of the annual Rio Carnival, before ending with sunset over Ipanema beach.

    Included

    • Free day in Rio to explore independently

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel
    Windsor Plaza Copacabana
  4. Day 4

    Rio de Janeiro – Paraty

    Breakfast included
    A street in Paraty, Brazil

    The tour bids farewell to Rio and continues down Brazil’s Costa Verde, known in English as the Green Coast, with impressive scenery along the way: oceans, dense jungle and more. Later, the group reaches Paraty, an attractive port town with a colonial character, and checks into the hotel before an orientation walking tour. Highlights include the cobbled streets, fine architecture, and the UNESCO-listed historic centre.

    Included

    • Orientation walking tour of Paraty’s UNESCO-listed historic centre
    Travel
    Rio de Janeiro → Paraty by coach, along the Costa Verde
    Overnight
    Paraty
    Hotel
    Pousada do Príncipe
  5. Day 5

    Paraty: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    Paraty is yours to explore at your leisure. The town is part of the Serra da Bocaina National Park, with its picturesque beaches, islands and waterfalls. For an organised outing, you can join the optional Paraty Island Tour excursion, a schooner sailing trip with lunch on board and the chance to swim at four beautiful beaches.

    Included

    • Free day in Paraty to explore the colonial town and surrounding coast

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Paraty
    Hotel
    Pousada do Príncipe
  6. Day 6

    Paraty – São Paulo – Flight to Foz do Iguaçu

    Breakfast and dinner included
    The Ponte Estaiada in São Paulo, Brazil, from above

    Paraty is left behind as the group heads to São Paulo, where a flight carries everyone onward to Foz do Iguaçu for four nights, in a destination home to the dazzling Iguazu Falls. This evening brings a visit to “Victor’s House” for a festive night of Brazilian hospitality, with as much BBQ as you can eat, plus drinks and music, and dancing late into the night at a local family home.

    Included

    • Brazilian BBQ night at a local family home with a Caipirinha workshop, music and dancing
    Travel
    Paraty → São Paulo → Foz do Iguaçu by coach and flight
    Overnight
    Foz do Iguaçu
    Hotel
    Del Rey Quality Hotel
  7. Day 7

    Foz do Iguaçu – Iguazu Falls Brazilian side

    Breakfast included
    Iguazu Falls, Brazil

    After breakfast, the group heads for the world-famous Iguazu Falls, inside Iguaçu National Park. It is the largest waterfall system anywhere in the world. A local guide takes you along footpaths that lead all the way down to the falls, where mist shrouds the ground below. Afterwards, the optional Birds of Brazil excursion includes lunch, together with time at a bird sanctuary known for its beauty, where you can spot toucans, macaws and more.

    Included

    • Guided visit to the Iguazu Falls, the world’s largest waterfall system, on the Brazilian side

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Foz do Iguaçu
    Hotel
    Del Rey Quality Hotel
  8. Day 8

    Foz do Iguaçu: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    There is no shortage of optional activities to choose from today. The top one is a guided excursion out to the Iguazu Falls’ Argentinean side, though note it depends on the weather. Back in Brazil, the optional Rafain show and dinner excursion offers a traditional churrascaria meal, along with a striking show of South American music and dancing.

    Included

    • Free day in Foz do Iguaçu

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Foz do Iguaçu
    Hotel
    Del Rey Quality Hotel
  9. Day 9

    Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil): Free Day

    Breakfast included

    Today brings another day of exploring around Foz do Iguaçu. You might visit the local bird park, or alternatively, there is an optional crossing into a different country: Paraguay. The route runs via the International Bridge of Friendship, crossing the Paraná River to reach Ciudad del Este, where you can see the Monday waterfalls, visit the Itaipú Dam and browse local markets. Do note that this excursion depends on the weather.

    Included

    • Free day in Foz do Iguaçu

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Foz do Iguaçu
    Hotel
    Del Rey Quality Hotel
  10. Day 10

    Foz do Iguaçu – flight to Buenos Aires

    Breakfast and dinner included

    The day begins with a journey to the next country: Argentina. The group makes its way to Puerto Iguazú airport, for a flight to Buenos Aires, then a transfer to the hotel on arrival. Your tour leader then takes you on an orientation tour, followed by a three-course dinner at a local restaurant, with the chance to try beef and empanadas, two of Argentina’s most famous dishes.

    Included

    • Orientation tour of Buenos Aires on arrival
    • Dinner featuring Argentinian beef and empanadas
    Travel
    Foz do Iguaçu → Buenos Aires by plane
    Overnight
    Buenos Aires
    Hotel
    Bisonte Palace Hotel
  11. Day 11

    Buenos Aires: Free Day

    Breakfast included
    The Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    This morning, a guided city tour takes in Buenos Aires and all its rich history and culture. A local guide leads the way to the famous Buenos Aires Obelisk, the Plaza de Mayo, the colourful La Boca, the cobblestoned San Telmo and the Recoleta cemetery. This evening, there is an optional dinner and tango show.

    Included

    • Guided city tour of Buenos Aires: the Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Buenos Aires
    Hotel
    Bisonte Palace Hotel
  12. Day 12

    Buenos Aires: Free Day

    Breakfast and dinner included

    Buenos Aires offers one last free day, with time to stroll the streets at your leisure. Alternatively, you can add another country with an optional day trip across to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, taking in its UNESCO-listed historic centre and its 19th-century lighthouse. In the evening, the last night of the tour is celebrated over dinner at a local restaurant.

    Included

    • Farewell dinner with the group in Buenos Aires

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Buenos Aires
    Hotel
    Bisonte Palace Hotel
  13. Day 13

    End of tour in Buenos Aires

    Breakfast included

    After 13 days of South American adventures and a final night in Buenos Aires, the tour reaches its end over breakfast this morning. Remember to exchange contact details with the new friends you have found, before everyone heads home.

Dates & prices

Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.

What’s included

Included

  • 12 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
  • A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
  • 12 breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • A modern coach with air conditioning
  • 2 internal flights
  • Guided from start to finish

Not included

  • Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
  • Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip

Optional extras

Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.

  • Rio+

    Day 3    AED 590per person

    Spend your free day in Rio with your tour leader: ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, see the Kobra graffiti wall, browse the São Cristóvão market and visit Samba City, finishing with sunset at Ipanema beach. US$160, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 3 in the itinerary

  • Carioca Dinner Experience

    Day 3    AED 185per person

    Join your tour leader at a popular local bar away from the tourist areas and taste three Carioca specialities: a pastel, cod pataniscas and a feijoada-style snack, with drinks included. US$50, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 3 in the itinerary

  • Paraty Island Tour

    Day 5    AED 295per person

    Sail on a schooner around the islands near Paraty, with lunch on board and stops to swim at four beaches: Ilha dos Cocos, Praia da Conceição, Praia do Saco da Velha and Ilha da Pescaria. US$80, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 5 in the itinerary

  • Birds of Brazil

    Day 7    AED 295per person

    Visit Parque das Aves, a bird park and conservation sanctuary in Foz do Iguaçu, with lunch included. Walk its forest trails and see toucans, macaws, egrets, snakes and butterflies. US$80, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 7 in the itinerary

  • Half-Day Argentinean Falls Trip

    Day 8    AED 810per person

    Cross the border into Argentina for a boat trip through the Lower Iguazú River Canyon with a local guide, taking in the Salto Tres Mosqueteros and the Devil’s Throat waterfalls, and the walkways on San Martin Island. US$220, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 8 in the itinerary

  • Rafain Dinner & Show

    Day 8    AED 335per person

    Enjoy a two-course churrascaria dinner alongside a show of traditional Latin American dance and music, with return transport from the hotel included. US$90, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 8 in the itinerary

  • Paraguay Day Trip (with local guide)

    Day 9    AED 445per person

    Cross the Friendship Bridge into Paraguay with a local guide to see the Itaipu Dam, one of the world’s largest hydroelectric plants, the Monday Waterfalls and the point where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet, with free time to shop in Ciudad del Este. US$120, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 9 in the itinerary

  • Tango Show & Dinner

    Day 11    AED 445per person

    Watch a tango show while you dine in Buenos Aires, spanning traditional street tango, the Milonga and modern interpretations, with a full dinner included. US$120, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 11 in the itinerary

  • Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip

    Day 12    AED 775per person

    Cross the Río de la Plata by ferry to reach Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage town in Uruguay, with an orientation tour of the historic quarter and its 19th-century lighthouse. US$210, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 12 in the itinerary

To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.

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Practical details to read before you travel.

  • Passport & visas

    Entry rules for Brazil and Argentina, and for Paraguay or Uruguay if you add either optional day trip, depend on the passport you travel on. Our visa team checks your passport against each country’s requirements and handles the application for you if one is needed.

    Tell us your nationality when you book so we can confirm what, if anything, you need to arrange.

  • Flights and timings

    Flights to Rio de Janeiro and home from Buenos Aires aren’t included. Two internal flights, São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu on day 6 and Foz do Iguaçu to Buenos Aires on day 10, are included.

    Your tour starts at 6pm on day 1, at your Rio de Janeiro hotel, where you meet your tour leader before the welcome dinner. The tour ends at 10am on day 13, after breakfast at the hotel in Buenos Aires.

    Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.

  • Meals and dietary needs

    12 breakfasts and 4 dinners are included: the welcome feijoada dinner on day 1, the Brazilian BBQ night on day 6, a first dinner in Buenos Aires on day 10 and a farewell dinner on day 12. Lunch is on you most days.

    Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.

  • Money

    Brazil’s currency is the Brazilian real and Argentina’s is the Argentine peso; the optional side trips use the Paraguayan guaraní or the Uruguayan peso, though US dollars and cards are often accepted. Carry some cash for markets, tips and smaller towns like Paraty.

    Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.

  • Weather and packing

    Rio and the Costa Verde are warm and humid year round, with the heaviest rain from December to March. Buenos Aires is in the Southern Hemisphere, so its seasons run opposite to the UAE’s, and Foz do Iguaçu can be misty close to the falls at any time of year.

    Pack light, breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit for Rio’s beaches, and a light rain jacket, especially for the falls.

Plan your trip

Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.

  • Visas

    Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked. For Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, ask them what your passport needs.

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  • Flights

    Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Rio de Janeiro, and home from Buenos Aires. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.

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  • Pay in instalments

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Questions about this tour

  • What will my days look like?

    Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.

  • Who will I be travelling with?

    Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 41 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.

  • What are the hotels like?

    Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.

  • How active is this tour?

    You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.

  • How do optional extras work?

    Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. The ones on this tour are booked with your tour leader on the day, and the Optional extras section shows each one with its price.

  • Will I have time to explore on my own?

    Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.

  • What support do I have while I’m on tour?

    Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.

    There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.

  • How do I book Brazil, Iguazu & Argentina Delights - Tour Rio to Buenos Aires?

    Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.

  • When do I pay?

    Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.

  • Is the price per person?

    Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.

  • Are flights included?

    Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.

  • Do I need a visa?

    That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.

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