Buenos Aires & Rio de Janeiro
8 DAYS Starting from $3,990 per person
Discover the delights of two of South America’s most vibrant and soulful cities: Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. This eight-day Rio and Buenos Aires Tour connects the two cities with a stop at the majestic Iguazu Falls, where you’ll spend two days exploring the natural wonders of the world’s largest waterfalls system. In Rio you’ll visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, and in Buenos Aires, you’ll take in a city tour and an authentic tango, music and dinner evening.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Stay in comfort and luxury in the care of experienced guides in Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu and Buenos Aires.
- Take a tour up Corcovado Mountain to visit the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the new 7 Wonders of the World.
- Enjoy an informative tour of Rio’s downtown, passing the famous Sambodrome and Metropolitan Cathedral.
- Ascend picture-perfect Sugarloaf Mountain in a glass cable car and take in views of Guanabara Bay, Corcovado and the cityscape.
- Experience the Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side, appreciating breathtaking vistas of the entire mile of waterfalls.
- Explore the Argentinian side of the Iguazu falls, with close-up views from pathways that hug the cascades.
- Visit the Devil’s Throat, the largest set of waterfalls in the park.
- Enjoy a fascinating city tour of Buenos Aires, taking in the famous sites of San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta and Puerto Madero.
- Discover Buenos Aires on your own with a free full-day to explore the city.
- Experience an authentic Porteño evening of dinner, music and tango at your choice of an intimate show or a large Broadway-style production.
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