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Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil
10 days • 4.8
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91 reviews
10 days
Start
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Finish
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Code
GGBS
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Plane, local bus, ferry, overnight bus
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Estancia (3 nights), Overnight Bus (1 night)
From £1,694(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Soak up the cosmopolitan charms of Buenos Aires and explore the sights of its historic city centre on foot.
Spend three days at a working estancia (farm) in Uruguay, where you can spend your time getting involved in farm work, riding horses or simply relaxing in the sun.
Enjoy incredible home-cooking and hospitality during your estancia stay, and learn about Uruguay’s gauchos – legendary cowboys.
Stop in colourful Colonia del Sacramento, where vintage cars line the streets and an old drawbridge leads to the UNESCO-listed Old Quarter.
The mighty Iguazu Falls straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you’ll cross the border to see it from both countries.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip involves some long travel days, including an overnight bus. The buses are well-equipped with comfortable reclining seats and on-board toilets. Snacks are provided but we recommend you also bring your own food in case you get hungry.
While at the estancia in Uruguay, you can choose to participate in the day-to day-activities of the farm as much or as little as you like. If you do choose to get involved, prepare for some early morning starts and to get your hands dirty when working directly with animals. The accommodation is multishare and meals are served family style. Please inform your booking agent if you have any dietary requirements.
Itinerary
Stay on a working ranch and see the world’s largest waterfall
Hug the eastern coastline of South America on a ten-day adventure. This down-to-earth adventure takes you from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro via Colonia del Sacramento, a working estancia and the spectacular Iguazu Falls. Embrace ranch life during your estancia stay and explore the grounds on horseback, wonder at the largest waterfall in the world and get a taste of Rio’s nightlife.
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Plane, local bus, ferry, overnight bus
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Estancia (3 nights), Overnight Bus (1 night)
Included activities
Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
Tacuarembo - 3-Night Stay on a Working Estancia
Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
Optional activities
Buenos Aires - Polo day - USD185
Colonia - Lighthouse visit - UYU35
Estancia - Horse riding - Free
Iguazu Falls - Bird Park - BRL160
Iguazu Falls - Helicopter ride - BRL610
Iguazu Falls - Zodiac ride up to the falls - USD90
Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain 3 (Admission Fee) - BRL160
Rio de Janeiro - Maracana football game (schedule dependent) - BRL400
Rio de Janeiro - Botanical Gardens admission fee - BRL67
Rio de Janeiro - Santa Teresa tramcar - BRL20
Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer (entrance) - BRL82
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Important notes
1. This trip starts with n Orientation Walk at 1 pm on Day 1 in Buenos Aires. If you are unable to find a suitable flight it is possible to book additional nights at the joining accommodation.
2. This trip ends on Day 10 and you are free to leave at any time.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Days 3,4,5 (Estancia) and Day 6 (Overnight Bus) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. Please note you may require a Brazilian Visa for this trip. Processing can take around 2-5 weeks at the discretion of the embassy or consulate. Please speak with your travel agent well in advance for further advice.
5. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for bus tickets, train tickets. or flight 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.
6.We highly recommend you take US Dollars 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 (87)
5 stars
72
4 stars
11
3 stars
4
Ruth
May 11, 2025
I would travel with Intrepid anywhere in the world. Their level of knowledge and organization is unmatched. The guides I have had have become friends. I enjoyed every second of my trip. Parts of the trip have become the best memories of my life. Thank you intrepid, and Roberto Lima, our tour guide.
Anna
Apr 28, 2025
I cannot rate this trip more highly. The Estancia stay was an absolute highlight. Juan, our host, was a real character and absolutely made the experience what it was. Our leader, Luma, was brilliant and Iguazu Falls did not disappoint. Be warned- you will get wet!
Anne
Apr 18, 2025
One of the best trips I have ever done. Balance of places was great and riding horses with gauchos a once in a lifetime
Jaclyn
Mar 29, 2025
The Best of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil tour was an amazing trip! I loved that I was able to visit 3 countries (actually 4 as we visited Paraguay as an option activity) with a great guide in Guilherme. There were long travel days, but they were really not bad at all. Herding cattle on horseback at the ranch was fantastic (there are helmets, boots, and pants you can use) and getting offered to stay as a gaucho by Juan was the BEST moment!!! I fell involve with Uruguay and the Iguazu Falls are truly breathtaking. Make sure you add a day in Buenos Aires and Rio to visit the many sites (tango show, La Boca, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, etc.)! I made some good friends on this trip and loved each day!
Cara
Mar 25, 2025
This was an epic adventure!! The ranch was a slice of heaven and the falls were spectacular! G was a brilliant tour leader, always happy and went above and beyond for us. I couldn’t have asked for a better trip!
Rebecca
Feb 07, 2025
The Best of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil tour was an incredible taste of South America. There was a range of included and optional activities across the three countries that gave variety to each day. Horse riding in the Estancia and learning about Gaucho culture in Uruguay were true highlights, especially starting as a complete beginner! The Iguazu Falls are truly breathtaking, and I was so happy to visit the many sites that Rio has to offer! Roberto was an amazing tour leader, bringing enthusiasm and advice at every stage of the trip and ensuring that the trip ran smoothly. I would highly recommend this tour and spending extra time in both Buenos Aires and Rio to maximise your trip!
Cathie
Jan 21, 2025
A fantastic trip with a wide range a great activities and countries visited. Our guide Renata was amazing , so knowledgeable and friendly who went out of her way to make sure our trip was excellent. The estancia stay was rustic but a fantastic experience that will stay with me forever. Iguazu Falls have to be seen to be believed. If you are thinking of doing the trip, book it you will have a life changing experience!
Matthew
Jan 20, 2025
I took this particular Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil trip code as part of a longer Intrepid South America trip. A wonderful route through some of the highlights, with many opportunities for exploring, enjoying and participating in various activities and seeing sights. The core inclusions and optional elements made for a memorable adventure. Also had free time to do other things/go to bars/try a cooking class. The Uruguay Estancia stay was a very fun & unique horse riding and animal herding experience, out amongst your fellow riders working with cattle and sheep. If you are starting in Buenos Aires be sure to squeeze some days in before!
Anna-Christina
Jan 18, 2025
This trip was out of this world and such an amazing experience. The stay on the estancia was so memorable and something that will stay with me forever.
Stuart
Jan 10, 2025
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