Holidays are made to relax! So sometimes, you can still explore but have enough free time to do your own thing. This itinerary is perfect if you want to see new places but also spend time relaxing reading a book, lazying on the beach, have a drink and watch the world go by.
We have selected lovely boutique hotels in great locations and included an estancia stay in the pampa outside of Beunos Aires, the perfect place to see a slice of Argentinian culture and relax in beautiful surroundings. Also at the end, a few days in lovely Buzios in one of our favourite hotels there!
This itinerary is here to inspire you as all of our holidays are tailor-made to suit you. We’re happy to add or subtract days, change hotels, and adjust as you see fit. To learn more about a honeymoon in Argentina, give us a call at UK 020 7112 0019 or email argentina@fleewinter.com to start planning your holiday.
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 Mine hotel in one of our favourite neighbourhoods of the city, Palermo Soho. You will spend 3 nights in a classic room with daily breakfast.
We have nothing planned for the rest of the day so you can get accustomed to your new surroundings.
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.
We haven’t planned anything for today.
This is your relaxing 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.
This morning you will be driven to the pampas outside Buenos Aires. The pampa is a green lung that seems to extend to infinity. A huge plain stretching out from Buenos Aires, ideal land for livestock and crops.
You will spend two nights relaxing at La Bandada in a standard room with full board. The estancia has only 5 rooms and pleasant, large spaces that invite you to rest. You can participate in some of the activities and you must try the homemade dulce de leche and empanadas!
Enjoy the surroundings of the estancia. Walk around the estate, plunge in the pool or simply read a book in common areas.
A private car will drive to Buenos Aires 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 Arena Ipanema hotel in a standard room with breakfast. Perfectly located near Arpoador, do not miss the beautiful sunsets!
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.
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.
A private car will pick you up at your hotel in Rio to drive you to Buzios.
Journey time can be between 3 and 4 hours, depending on traffic.
Buzios is an upmarket beach destination, where a lot of Cariocas have their second homes and go and spend the weekends. We have selected our favourite boutique hotel in Buzios, Vila da Santa, where you will stay for 4 nights in a junior room with breakfast.
Enjoy your free day.
Vila da Santa is right by Ossos beach, one of the most beautiful on the peninsula.
Another day to spend and relax.
You can take a taxi to explore other beaches like Da Ferradura or Joao Fernandes.
And in the evenings, stroll to town and have dinner or drinks in one of the many restaurants and bars.
Your last free day in Buzios.
If you fancy exploring, we can add a day trip to Arrajal do Cabo. This destination has less infrastructure for the international traveller but it is a real beauty. Praia Grande goes on for miles and it is the whitest sand and you can snorkel with sea turtles in Praia do Forno.
Time to say goodbye to Buzios and South America. So many days exploring but also switching off so you can go back home refreshed and full of memories.
A private car will drive to Rio de Janeiro’s airport for your flight back home.
This itinerary costs from £3,177 per person B&B and full board at the estancia, 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 £700 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.
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