Comfort
Explorer
Best of Argentina & Brazil
4.8
Excellent
98 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 £1,712(7 days)
Trip Informations
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.
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.
Itinerary
Travel from the bright lights of Buenos Aires to Rio
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 - Helicopter ride (min 3 people) - BRL630
Iguazu Falls - Zodiac ride up to the falls - USD90
Rio de Janeiro - Carnival rehearsal (Saturdays, October to February) - BRL475
Rio de Janeiro - Samba show from - BRL200
Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car (entrance) - BRL195
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 (96)
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Anne
Apr 19, 2026
It was ALL about the VIBES!!! I came for Iguazu Falls and Cristo Redentor (both of which exceeded expectations) and left hungry for more of Argentina and Brazil. The food, the sights, the people...all amazing! I watched a bunch of YouTube videos and read some guides before I went and it really did not capture the spirit of these places. They are places you have to experience. Buenos Aires was so European with a Latin-American twist and Rio de Janeiro was so wonderfully chaotic and vibrant. Victor, our Group Leader, was incredible and unflappable--catering to all of our diverse wants, recommending good food/restaurants and that we get our daily dose of vitamins from the caipirinhas! Everything he suggested was gold. We got up close and personal on the optional boat ride UNDER the falls. It was wet but exhilarating. He suggested an optional guided hike in the Tijuca National Park which was definitely a highlight for me. The guides we had for each of these cities were so passionate and knowledgeable and left me wanting to learn more. This was a fantastic itinerary for South American neophytes (I had only been to Peru before--another wonderful country)--a teaser...enough to whet your appetite that you go home already thinking of planning your next trip to South America. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Joy
Apr 15, 2026
It’s a sign of an amazing trip, when all I want to do afterwards is plan more visits to the same area. Victor, our leader was genuinely kind, thoughtful, funny, and engaging. He built trust with integrity, organization, and good communication. If you get him as your tour leader, be prepared to eat very well.
Navita
Apr 13, 2026
What a great trip.
Season
Apr 12, 2026
Cannot fault our best of Argentina and Brazil trip! From the sights to the included activities it was so much fun! The only thing I regret is not booking it for a longer tour! I felt we where incredibly lucky too with our group leader Victor, he was excellent, had such a positive attitude and I would book another trip with him as our group leading any day!
Pearl
Apr 12, 2026
I really enjoyed my intrepid! It took all the stress out of traveling and left all the adventure in. My group was great and we had a fantastic tour leader which really made the trip for me. Not only were all the accommodation and activities included great the tour leader makes the trip more personal and had great recommendations for our free time. I would highly recommend and book with intrepid again.
Alison
Mar 23, 2026
We highly recommend Intrepid . Our trip was very well organised & excellent communication throughout .
Barbara
Mar 09, 2026
Ich erlebte eine sehr gut organisierte, interessante Reise mit einem sehr engagierten, zuverlässigen und umgänglichen Reiseleiter. Zudem war die Personenzusammensetzung in der Gruppe ein richtiger Glücksfall! Das Gesamterlebnis war einfach top!
Gabrielle
Mar 03, 2026
This is my 7th Intrepid trip and each one continues to surprise me with how fantastic the guides are how unique the itineraries are and just how in-depth we can get into a country in just 7 days
Aileen
Feb 16, 2026
Just finished a short trip through Buenos Airs, Iguazú and Rio de Janeiro and it was excellent. Learnt lots about the areas we visited in the time available. Accommodation was good and travel arrangements were well organized. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. A great first experience with Intrepid Tours.
Lana
Feb 16, 2026
My Intrepid tour across Argentina and Brazil was unforgettable. From Buenos Aires vibrant culture and tango to the breathtaking Iguazu falls and Rio iconic beaches and spectacular Rio Carnaval, the itinerary perfectly blended cities energy, natural wonders of the world and local vibes. Highly recommended.
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