9 Day Exploring Brazil and Argentina Tour

Enjoy complimentary door-to-door transfer to your local departure airport. This is one of the many pre-departure services included with your tour.

Welcome to Buenos Aires, the sophisticated capital of Argentina, often called the “Paris of South America.” Upon arrival, we’ll transfer you to your hand-picked hotel. You’ll have time to settle in and unwind before joining your Travel Director and fellow guests for dinner.

Accommodation – MGallery Palladio Hotel, Buenos Aires

After a relaxed start, gain a deeper understanding of Argentina’s identity. You’ll explore the capital with your Travel Director on a guided walking tour. You’ll see key attractions like Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, the presidential palace. Then, you’ll visit the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Next, immerse yourself in Argentina’s grilling culture with a Farm-to-Table lunch at Fogón Asado. Here, chefs will prepare premium cuts over an open flame, right before your eyes.

In San Telmo, you’ll experience an Insightful Encounter at El Viejo Almacén, one of the city’s oldest tango venues. Watch as dancers bring this expressive art form to life.

Accommodation – MGallery Palladio Hotel, Buenos Aires

Leave the city behind as you journey into the fertile lowlands of the Pampas. You’ll visit La Bandada, a traditional estancia nestled among open plains and native woodlands.

This family-run ranch offers a warm welcome and a glimpse into gaucho heritage. You’ll enjoy a lunch of regional specialties in a relaxed, rustic setting.

Later, you can choose what you would like to do. Choose to discover Argentina’s national sport with an introduction to polo. You’ll learn about the rules, strategy, and enduring popularity of the game.

Alternatively, step into the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. The estancia’s chef will share the secrets behind Argentina’s beloved empanadas.

Accommodation – MGallery Palladio Hotel, Buenos Aires

Fly north to the province of Misiones, where subtropical rainforest meets one of South America’s greatest natural wonders. The Iguazú River plunges into nearly 300 individual cascades, creating the awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls. These falls are wider than Victoria Falls and taller than Niagara Falls.

As you arrive in Puerto Iguazú, you’ll see the region’s rich biodiversity and striking red earth. On the way to your hotel, you’ll visit a forest-sheltered local market. This market supports sustainable producers and celebrates regional traditions.

Here, you’ll discover the story behind mate, Argentina’s most iconic drink. Learn why this energizing herbal tea is more than a beverage; it’s a daily ritual and a symbol of hospitality.

This evening, you’ll settle into your premium retreat, the only hotel located inside Iguazú National Park.

Accommodation – Gran Meliá, Iguazú National Park

You’ll explore the Argentinian side of Iguazú Falls with a Local Expert. A network of trails and walkways will reveal the raw beauty of this UNESCO-listed site. Feel the spray on your skin as you approach the roaring Devil’s Throat. Witness the power of nature up close from multiple vantage points across the rainforest canopy and riverbanks.

In the evening, visit a local finca for a dinner with regional flavour. This rural hideaway is set amid a native forest. It showcases seasonal produce and time honoured recipes, offering a relaxed and authentic taste of the Misiones province.

Accommodation – Gran Meliá, Iguazú National Park

Wake up inside Iguazú National Park and enjoy breakfast overlooking the rainforest canopy.

Next, you’ll cross into Brazil with your Local Expert for a guided visit to the eastern side of the falls. The trail is shorter, but the perspective is broader. Here, you can see the entire waterfall system, including San Martin Island, from panoramic viewing platforms.

Then, board your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Your hotel sits just moments from Copacabana Beach, one of Brazil’s most iconic attractions. Your ocean-view room offers front-row views of Rio’s famous coastline.

From the rooftop, you can watch the sun set behind the mountains. Or, head out to explore the rhythm of local life in the surrounding streets.

Accommodation – Hilton Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

You’ll explore Rio de Janeiro with a Local Expert, discovering neighbourhoods and landmarks that reveal the city’s history, culture, and natural setting. You’ll get Fast Pass Access as you ride the cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. You’ll see panoramic views across Guanabara Bay and the surrounding peaks.

Next, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Refettorio Gastromotiva, a non-profit restaurant that transforms surplus food into gourmet meals. This initiative offers culinary training to members of marginalized communities. It combines creativity and purpose to promote sustainability and social inclusion.

Accommodation – Hilton Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

With your Local Expert, you’ll travel to the summit of Corcovado Mountain. Here, you’ll see a close-up view of Christ the Redeemer. Unveiled in 1931, this monumental statue has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. You’ll learn how its design blends engineering innovation with national identity. Then, you’ll take in views across Rio’s natural amphitheatre of sea, mountain, and city.

Later, you’ll sit down to a traditional Brazilian barbecue at Assador Churrascaria. Here, servers bring grilled meats directly to your table, a dining style called rodízio. This reflects the country’s long-standing love of communal meals. The restaurant, located beside Guanabara Bay, pairs classic dishes with one of Rio’s most scenic settings.

Accommodation – Hilton Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers as your trip comes to an end.

You can take an organized transfer to Rio de Janeiro’s Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport, or you can continue exploring Rio de Janeiro at your leisure.

Included Return Services. When you arrive at your home airport, your driver will greet you and take you to your waiting car for your private transfer home