Comfort
Explorer
Best of Argentina & Brazil
4.8
Excellent
77 reviews
7 days
Start
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Finish
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Code
GPKB
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
Plane, private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights)
From £2,833(7 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Buenos Aires offers an eclectic mix of European, Cosmopolitan and Latin flavours, as well as a booming cultural and nightlife scene. Explore the neighbourhoods of this lively, confident city on a full-day tour with a local guide.
Look for rainbows in the mist from both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides as you marvel at the power of Iguazu Falls which are higher than Niagara Falls and wider than Victoria Falls.
Visit a local Guarani community to meet some of the region’s few remaining indigenous people and learn how the falls were created when the serpent god M’Boy split the river in half.
Gaze over the dazzling city, mountains and bay of Rio de Janeiro from the foot of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and immerse yourself in Brazilian culture, dance and music.
Get hands on making empanadas or pizzas for lunch, followed by the quintessential Argentinian sweet treat – alfajores.
Is this trip right for you?
There are several orientation walks and city tours during this trip so there will be quite a lot of walking. It’s important to always bring plenty of water, wear comfortable walking shoes and ensure you use adequate sun protection.
There are several orientation walks and city tours during this trip so there will be quite a lot of walking. It’s important to always bring plenty of water, wear comfortable walking shoes and ensure you use adequate sun protection.
Itinerary
Travel from the bright lights of Buenos Aires to Rio
Get a taste of the rhythms of Argentina and Brazil on this southern adventure journeying from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, taking in spectacular Iguazu Falls along the way. From tango to samba, Spanish to Portuguese, and Malbec wine to caipirinhas, these two countries are sure to have you enthralled in their passionate zest for life. Lively Rio de Janeiro is the perfect spot to cap off your South American sojourn, where the beaches of Copacabana or Ipanema beckon and sunset from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain shouldn’t be missed.
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
Plane, private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Buenos Aires - City tour
Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
Iguazu Falls - Guarani community visit
Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
Rio de Janeiro - City tour
Optional activities
Buenos Aires - Football game (prices from) - USD120
Buenos Aires - Tango show ticket prices from - USD120
Iguazu Falls - Bird Park Entrance - BRL80
Iguazu Falls - Helicopter ride (min 3 people) - BRL630
Iguazu Falls - Zodiac ride up to the falls - USD90
Rio de Janeiro - Carnival rehearsal (June to Carnival only) from - BRL120
Rio de Janeiro - Samba show from - BRL200
Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car (entrance) - BRL160
Rio de Janeiro - Football game tickets from - BRL400
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. These details are used to obtain entrance and transport tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
4. This trip includes domestic flights as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on. Argentina is particularly strict on these limits.
5. We recommend you take USD cash with you to Argentina and change it locally. While ATMs are widely available, there is a daily limit for withdrawals and the exchange rate does fluctuate.
Reviews (72)
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Mihcael
Jul 31, 2025
My first trip with Intrepid has been the Best of Argentina & Brazil. Buenos Aires and Rio De Janeiro are places I had long wanted to visit, but was hesitant to do so on my own. Intrepid enabled a very smooth journey with plenty of good information ahead of time and once on the ground. I was also lucky to have had both an outstanding guide for the entire journey, but also really good local guides in each destination. They all provided a relaxed, informed, and pleasant experience along the way. Additionally, the others the tour with me were all nice and likeminded people, there was no drama or any issues whatsoever. Any concerns around safety in the locations were alleviated by way of being provided good details, and local guide expertise. The entire trip went smoothly and exceeded my expectations. All beautiful destinations, the waterfalls in Iguazu were absolutely breathtaking, and Rio is such an eclectic and beautiful part of the world. Absolutely recommend both this trip, and any trip with Intrepid based on this experience.
Blair
Jul 30, 2025
one of the best trips ive had, great people, great destinations . would travel with intrepid again
Ashley
Jul 11, 2025
I went as a solo female traveler and I had a great experience. This itinerary is the perfect way to get the highlights of Buenos Aires and Rio.
Gemma
Jun 27, 2025
Good trip. Nice mix of activity and free time. Good tour leader. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.
Louise
Jun 27, 2025
Our trip from Buenos Aires to Rio was unforgettable! We had a great group and fantastic guide Santiago. His passion, knowledge, and friendly nature made us feel safe, informed, and inspired. He organised amazing tours and meals. Trip of a lifetime!
Samantha
Jun 13, 2025
Best of Argentina and Brazil was a fantastic way to see South America for the first time. The itinerary is great, Igazu Falls was such a highlight and great to see from both the Brazilian and Argentinian side. Buenos Aires is also a lovely city with a really nice feel. As a female solo traveller I felt very safe and well looked after by our guide Santi. Our group also got on really well and we had a lot of fun
joel
Jun 02, 2025
Absolutely wonderful tour. Well organised and well paced. The tour leader, Andres Helmfelt was exceptional. I would take a tour with him again at the drop of a hat!!
Zoe
May 28, 2025
An exceptional trip from start to finish - seamlessly organised, rich in experiences, and full of unforgettable moments. Our tour guide, Andres, was outstanding: knowledgeable, supportive, and truly passionate. The group dynamic was warm and inclusive, making it easy to connect and share the adventure. A perfect introduction to group travel!
Jessica
May 26, 2025
This is a great trip if you have limited time to spend in South America! A great mix of city in both Buenos Aires and Rio, with the beauty of Foz de Iguazu in the middle of the trip.
Rod
Apr 11, 2025
Our highlights of Brazil and Argentina was fabulous and a great reminder of how amazing the world outside our home countries can be. Our guide Pedro was very kind, attentive, knowledgeable and a great listener despite us not speaking his native tongue.
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