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Argentina and Brazil combine so well into one holiday that it is almost impossible to miss such an opportunity!

If you want a somewhat relaxing holiday, you like iconic cities, and natural beauty, this trip is simply perfect. It will give you an introduction to the two countries and the best part is you won’t need to take several long domestic flights, only two, and you will visit 5 different destinations.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Buenos Aires

Welcome to Buenos Aires and Argentina! Upon arrival at Ezeiza Airport, you will be greeted by one of our English speaking guides who will privately escort you to the lovely Home hotel in one of our favourite neighbourhoods of the city, Palermo Soho. You will spend 3 nights in a standard room with daily breakfast.

We have nothing planned for the rest of the day so you can get accustomed to your new surroundings.

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Day 2 - Private city tour

Enjoy a morning tour of the capital’s highlights (or if you prefer, you can take this tour in the afternoon). Spend 5 hours with a private car and an English speaking guide discovering the history and highlights of the city.

This is not a historical tour, but more an overview of Buenos Aires’s main areas and neighbourhoods so it is perfect for giving you and idea of the places so that you can go back in your own time if you wish.

Day 3 - Free day

We haven’t planned anything for today.

This is your holiday so you can spend your time as you wish. However, do have a chat with us if you wish to add an evening tango show, a visit to nearby Tigre or any particular interest activity.

Day 4 - Waterfalls anyone?

Today we will fly you to Puerto Iguazu in Misiones, another completely different part of the country. Upon arrival, you will be collected at the airport and driven to LOI Suites, a gorgeous hotel in the jungle.

Accommodation in a junior studio with daily breakfast.

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Iguazu Falls

Day 5 - Argentina tour of the falls - private

To experience fully the Iguazu falls you have to visit the national park from both sides, Brazil and Argentina.

Today is the turn of Argentina, where you will take the trails that run along the edge of the falls. You can also add a boat tour to get really close! This is optional, ask us if you want to add it.

Day 6 - Brazil falls - private

Today you will cross the border into Brazil! So don’t forget to bring your passports with you. A private guide will take you on a shorter tour of the Brazil side of the falls, that offers a more panoramic view.

Hard to say which side is more dramatic a beautiful, after today you can decide. We think both sides are equally mesmerising!

Day 7 - Bemvindos a Rio!

A private car will drive to Foz do Iguassu airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Bemvindos no Brasil! One of the most iconic cities in the world, Rio will captivate you with the beauty of its setting.

You will spend 3 nights at Ipanema Inn in a medium room with breakfast. Perfectly located near Arpoador, do not miss the beautiful sunsets!

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Day 8 - Visit Rio's iconic highlights: Sugarloaf and Corcovado - private

Today will be full of everlasting memories as you visit two of the city’s, and arguably the world’s, most iconic sights. You will be taken on a full day guided tour of Corcovado Mountain where you will appreciate the magnificent Christ the Redeemer statue and the view of Rio and Guanabara Bay beneath you.

After you will be able to enjoy another stunning view of the city from Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain). You will take two cable cars to get to the hill’s top, and from here you will have a 360 degrees view of the entire city.

Day 9 - At leisure

Today is free to spend as you wish. You can choose to make the most of the city’s beaches or if you feel like exploring, we can recommend visiting Santa Teresa.

This area is one of our favourites as we love the artists’ boutiques and small cafes and bars. And in the evening, if you fancy joining the Cariocas, go to a bar in Lapa.

Day 10 - To Paraty in the Green Coast

In the morning a private car will pick you up from your hotel and drive you south along the coast to the colonial town of Paraty.

The journey time is around 4 hours, depending on traffic. You will check into Pousada do Ouro where you will spend 2 nights in a standard room with daily breakfast.

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Day 11 - Private jeep tour

Paraty is surrounded by natural beauty, and this tour is a perfect adventure to explore it.

Enjoy an adventure in the Serra da Bocaína National Park and discover mountains and waterfalls, as well as some of the culture and history of Paraty. The tour includes walks on safe and easy trails amidst the Atlantic forest that lead to beautiful, crystal-clear waterfalls, great for swimming.

Day 12 - Land and boat transfer to Ilha Grande

Today you will be taken by private car to the pier of Conçeiçao de Jacarei where you will board a boat transfer to Ilha Grande.

Here you will check into O Sitio pousada where you will spend the next two nights with daily breakfast.

Ilha Grande is wild and beautiful but there are no cars so you will have to make your way to your accommodation. We can add porter service or suggest another option closer to the pier.

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Day 13 - Blue Lagoon and beaches tour - private

The Blue Lagoon is one of Ilha Grande’s picture perfect locations, a stunning and preserved natural haven. This is a tour that will go through several islands and to hidden beaches, including Fregueisa de Santana,.

The water is crystalline everywhere, with lots of colourful fish and in contrast with lush Atlantic forest.

Day 14 - Departure

Your holiday has come to an end but you are taking so many memories! Iconic cities, the marvellous Iguazu Falls and the stunning beauty of the Brazilian coast.

You will take the boat back to the mainland and then a private car will drive you to Rio de Janeiro airport.

Until next time…

DETAILS -

This itinerary costs from £3,314 per person B&B, and is based on two people sharing accommodation and services. The price includes all transfers, tours, any other meals if mentioned, and domestic flights. It does not include international flights.

International flights tend to cost between £800 and £900 per person return if booked well in advance – do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.

What's included?

INCLUDED:
  • Prices start from £3,314 per person
  • Accommodation on B&B basis based on two sharing
  • Any other meals if mentioned
  • Transfers in private vehicle
  • All excursions and activities mentioned in the itinerary on a private basis
  • National Parks entrance fees
  • Return boat trip to and from Ilha Grande on a shared basis
  • Internal flights
  • All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
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Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, Argentina's cosmopolitan capital, you'll find graceful plazas, tango shows, melancholic melodies, historic buildings reflecting European grandeur, trendy bars, nightlife every night of the week, steak dinners, an emerging art scene and a Latin flair.
There is so much to do and see that you could spend weeks in "the Paris of South America" but to catch the highlights, we recommend at least 3 days in this exciting city.
Las Cataratas de Iguazú
The spectacular Iguazu Falls are located within the Iguazu Falls National Park on the Northern border of the Province of Misiones. This series of 275 waterfalls is at the heart of the Paranaense Rainforest, where the Argentine, Brazil and Paraguay borders meet, and where the cities of Puerto Iguazu (Argentina), Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) face each other.
We recommend at least 2 nights in Puerto Iguazu so you can visit both sides of the falls. They are very different and both are jaw-dropping.
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
Perito Moreno is one of the highlights of Argentina. This vast glacier is located in the Parque Nacional Las Glaciares, close to the town of El Calafate. Whether you watch its huge ice blocks collapsing into the lake from the viewing platform or take a hiking tour on the glacier itself finishing at the only bar in the world where the ice is older than the whiskey, the glacier's scale and shades of white and blue will leave you speechless.
We recommend at least 2-3 nights in El Calafate, the gateway to the National Park.
Mendoza
Mendoza is famous for its Malbec wine and vineyards in a spectacular setting, but there is so much more to enjoy. From white water rafting, fly fishing for trout, horseback riding in the Andes at sunrise, biking through the vineyards, to climbing Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America, there are plenty of ways to experience this region. We recommend at least 3 nights in Mendoza.
Salta "La Linda"
Set at the foothills of the Andes mountain range, Salta is at an elevation of 1,152m. The city's architecture is spectacular and you can see the influences from bordering Bolivia, Paraguay and Chile. While it's worth spending at least one or two nights in Salta, build in time for the surrounding area. Take a day tour to El Cafayate and marvel at the unique mountain formations and desert colours on the way, or an overnight tour to Cachi in the Calchaquí Valley, known for its adobe houses and white colonial buildings, surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
Peninsula de Valdes
The Peninsula de Valdes, a nature reserve in Northern Patagonia, is best known for whales, sea lions and elephant seals. Probably the largest draw are the Southern Right Whales (Ballena Austral) that come to take shelter in the natural bays of the peninsula between June and November. We recommend spending at least two to three nights in Puerto Madryn, the gateway to the peninsula.
Bariloche and the Lake District
San Carlos de Bariloche, simply known as Bariloche, is situated in the foothills of the Andes and is Argentina's most popular destination for skiing and hiking. Its ever-present views of the glacial lake Nahuel Huapi are spectacular, but the area is also a foodie hub, well known for its traditional asados (BBQs), choloatiers and micro breweries.
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is the capital of the Tierra del Fuego area in the southernmost tip of South America, often nicknamed the “End of the World.” Nestled between snow-capped Andean mountains and the shores of the Beagle Channel, it is an adventure hub where guests can visit national parks, kayak and hike, crab fish, visit penguins or explore old shipwrecks. In the winter, you'll find the world's southernmost ski resort, Cerro Castor.

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