Rio, Iguazú & Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro’s beaches and mountains, both sides of Iguazú Falls and the elegance of Buenos Aires.
This is a suggested itinerary to inspire your plans, not a fixed departure or bookable package. Dates, hotels, pace and destinations are all tailored to you, and pricing is confirmed in your personal proposal.
The journey
A classic combination for a first visit to South America. Begin in Rio de Janeiro, fly to Iguazú to see the falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, and finish with four days in Buenos Aires, with the option of a ferry to Uruguay.
Highlights
- Sugarloaf and Corcovado with a private guide
- Both sides of Iguazú Falls, unhurried
- Boat ride beneath the cascades (seasonal)
- Recoleta, San Telmo and Palermo
- Optional day in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Suggested itinerary
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Rio de Janeiro
Days 1–41 / 3Four days for Sugarloaf, Corcovado, the beaches and a day in the Tijuca forest.
- Culinary inclusions
- Daily breakfast
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro
- Accommodation
- Beachfront hotel, Copacabana or Ipanema
- Altitude
- Sea level
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Iguazú Falls
Days 5–71 / 3Fly to Foz do Iguaçu. See the panoramic Brazilian side, then cross to Argentina for the Devil’s Throat and lower circuits.
- Culinary inclusions
- Daily breakfast
- Location
- Iguazú Falls
- Accommodation
- Hotel within or beside the national park
- Altitude
- ≈200 m
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Buenos Aires
Days 8–111 / 3Fly to Buenos Aires for the city’s cafés, architecture and tango, with an optional ferry day to Colonia.
- Culinary inclusions
- Daily breakfast
- Location
- Buenos Aires
- Accommodation
- Boutique hotel, Palermo or Recoleta
- Altitude
- Sea level
Where you might stay
We select each hotel for your preferences, availability and season. Properties are confirmed in your proposal.
Beachfront hotel, Copacabana or Ipanema
Hotel within or beside the national park
Boutique hotel, Palermo or Recoleta
What your journey usually includes
- Accommodation in selected four- and five-star hotels and lodges
- Daily breakfast, plus meals noted in your itinerary
- Private airport and station transfers
- Private guided excursions as described
- Domestic flights and rail journeys within the itinerary
- Entrance fees for included visits
- In-country support while you travel
Arranged separately
- International flights
- Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
- Visas and entry fees where applicable
- Meals and drinks not stated
- Gratuities and personal expenses
Final inclusions are confirmed in writing in your personal proposal.
Frequently asked
Do I need a visa for Brazil?
Requirements vary by nationality and have changed recently. Please check current rules for your passport.
Can I add the Pantanal?
Yes. Three or four nights in the Pantanal fit well between Rio and Iguazú.
Can I change this itinerary?
Yes, entirely. Add or remove destinations, change the pace or upgrade hotels. This route is simply a starting point.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry and a travel specialist will prepare a personal proposal with confirmed pricing. Nothing is booked until you approve it.
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