Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Rio de Janeiro
Argentina & Brazil in 13 Days • 11 Nights in Destination
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Our bestselling tour of Argentina & Brazil's cities and natural wonders including Buenos Aires, the Iguazu Falls and Rio's Christ the Redeemer.
Itinerary
The highlights of two South American giants together in one unforgettable journey. Travel to the land of the tango and explore the elegant neighbourhoods and exquisite cuisine of Buenos Aires. Fall in love with the landscapes and sound of the powerful cascades at the Iguazu Falls and soak up the atmosphere and rhythms of vibrant Rio de Janeiro.
Arrival at your Canadian departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Buenos Aires. Night on board.
If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Arrival in Buenos Aires*, transfer to the hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to explore this sprawling city, full of colonial architecture and vibrant culture. Overnight in Buenos Aires.
* You can book Early Check-In in the next step of the booking process.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kenton Palace Buenos Air... or similar
660 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy an included tour of the chic city of Buenos Aires. Visit the most emblematic sites and monuments of the capital, such as the Plaza de Mayo filled with soul and history, the picturesque district of La Boca, the Obelisk representing the symbol of the Argentine capital, or the Casa Rosada where the artist Madonna performed the hit song "Do not cry for me Argentina" in 1996. The tour finishes in the neighbourhood of Palermo, the largest in the city. Rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kenton Palace Buenos Air... or similar
660 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Take advantage of this day to continue to discover the capital and soak up the local atmosphere, the architecture of its colonial buildings and the delicious cuisine. Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kenton Palace Buenos Air... or similar
660 Reviews
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Activities
Buenos Aires City Tour
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure. We recomend the optional Half-Day Excursion to the Tiger Delta. * Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.
* Optional Half-Day Excursion to the Tiger Delta: Discover the landscapes that Buenos Aires offers from the Río de la Plata and visit charming San Isidro, a town of great historical and architectural importance. On the Delta, take a boat and discover what life is like in this area of islands. Admire the amazing houses and mansions located in the ravines on the shore and enjoy views of the Cathedral of San Isidro; the Port of Olivos; the Monumental stadium of River and the University City of Buenos Aires. Return to Buenos Aires.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kenton Palace Buenos Air... or similar
660 Reviews
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Activities
Half-Day Excursion to the Tigre Delta
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Iguazu, home of the most astounding waterfalls in the world. Arrive and transfer to your hotel and the rest of the day is free. If your arrival time allows, we suggest enjoying a bike ride through the jungle or simply relaxing in the beautiful natural setting. Overnight stay in Iguazu.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
El Pueblito Iguazú or similar
546 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls by taking the train to the 'Devil's Throat' where a lookout area grants the opportunity to watch the water rush from the river and down a 262 feet high sheer drop. Walk across bridges and enjoy the panoramic views on offer. Hear the roar of water whilst taking in the spectacular views of rainbows, birds, leafy green exotic plants and trees. * Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
* Optional Iguazu Great Adventure Excursion: Enter the jungle by the Yacaratiá trail in trucks specially designed for this environment. This 3 mile-long stretch ends at Puerto Macuco. At the dock, board a boat that sails into the Lower Iguazu River for up to 3.7 miles, heading towards the waterfalls. Upon reaching the Tres Mosqueteros Fall, see the falls of both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides crowned by the view of the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat). Afterwards, the most exciting point comes when facing the incomparable San Martín waterfall. Together, they make up the largest waterfall system in the world. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. If you choose to take the optional, it will replace a part of the included tour on this day.
Please note: You will not be able to take part in the Great Adventure excursion if you have any heart problems, have had any kind of heart surgery or if you have any physical disabilities.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
El Pueblito Iguazú or similar
546 Reviews
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Activities
Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls Excursion
Moderate
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Iguazu Great Adventure Excursion
Active
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Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Brazillian side of the Iguazu Falls, one of the world's Seven Natural Wonders. Walk on the well-placed viewing trails and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of one of the biggest waterfall systems in the world. Overnight stay in Iguazu.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
El Pueblito Iguazú or similar
546 Reviews
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Activities
Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls Excursion
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to your hotel and the rest of the day is free at your leisure. We recommend a stroll along Rio's famous beaches, Copacabana and Ipanema. Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Windsor Copa Hotel or similar
1211 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day taking an included city tour of wonderful Rio, which includes a trip up to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue. Visit the famous Corcovado Mountain, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Christ Redeemer is more than 2,296 feet in height and dominates the city's skyline. Admire the iconic Christ the Redeemer; an immense rock statue built by the sculptor Francés Paul Landowski. Descend from the hills to enjoy a visit to Maracanã and a visit to the Sambódromo, where the Rio Carnival takes place yearly. Also, visit the famous Selaron Steps. Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Windsor Copa Hotel or similar
1211 Reviews
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Activities
Rio de Janeiro City Tour & Corcovado Mountain
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day to discover all the wonderful delights that Rio has to offer. We recommend an optional excursion to Sugar Loaf Mountain for a great view across the city.* Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro.
* Optional Excursion to Sugar Loaf Mountain: Head for the neighbourhood of Urca where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: Sugar Loaf Mountain. Travel to the top on a cable car and enjoy the spectacular views of Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. Look down on Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niterói and be amazed at the sheer beauty and diversity of the Rio skyline.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Windsor Copa Hotel or similar
1211 Reviews
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Activities
Sugar Loaf Mountain Excursion
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day to explore at your leisure in Rio. Do some sightseeing, explore the shopping avenues or simply make like a local and lounge on the beach. We recommend an optional excursion to leafy Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden.* Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro.
* Optional Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden Excursion: Enjoy an excursion through the region of Mata Atlantica, an area of outstanding natural beauty just outside of Rio de Janeiro. Tijuca Forest is the largest urban forest in the world and the perfect place to spend a sunny day. In the Botanical Gardens, get to know the different exotic plants.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Windsor Copa Hotel or similar
1211 Reviews
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Activities
Tijuca Forest & Botanical Garden Excursion
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for the flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and end your trip.*
* Depending on your departure time your flight may arrive back to Canada the following day.
13 days trip including flights*
12 days and 11 nights in destination
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YTO - BUE
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YTO - BUE
Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires
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Iguazú
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Iguazú
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Iguazú
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Río de Janeiro
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Río de Janeiro
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Río de Janeiro
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Río de Janeiro
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RIO - YTO
* It may change depending of your departure city, departure date and arrival date.
The calendar does not display internal flights, trains or other transportation included in the itinerary.
Accommodation: 11 Nights
Included activities
Buenos Aires City Tour
Set off on a 3-hour city tour of Buenos Aires today! Visit the glamorous neighborhoods of Recoleta and Palermo and see Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and explore Puerto Madero, San Telmoa and the La Boca neighborhood.
Not included: Entry to Recoleta Cemetery not included
Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls Excursion
Spend the day exploring the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls, including the Devil's Throat viewpoint and walk along a series of footbridges to get up close to the thundering falls!
Not included: Entrance fee
Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls Excursion
Experience the beauty of the Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side of the border! Explore the beautiful visit Iguazu River Canyon Iguazu Park, take in the views from Salto Floreano viewpoint and visit Iguazu River Canyon.
Not included: Entrance fee
Rio de Janeiro City Tour & Corcovado Mountain
Visit the famous Corcovado Mountain, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and soak up the views of Rio de Janeiro below. Afterwards, descend from the hills to see the exterior of the Maracanã, the Sambódromo and the Selaron Steps.o
Available Activities
Half-Day Excursion to the Tigre Delta
Discover the landscapes of Buenos Aires from the Río de la PlNNavigate the rivers of the Tigre Delta on this boat excursion, to enjoy wonderful landscapes of the Rio de la Plata. Also, visit the city of San Isidro.
What's included: Transfer/ Guide / Navigation in the Delta
Iguazu Great Adventure Excursion
Begin with a 4x4 ride through the verdant rainforests of Iguazu. Next, ride a Zodiac boat along the Lower Iguazu River, passing through the rapids and before entering the Canyon of the Devil's Throat and viewing the huge San Martín waterfall.
Sugar Loaf Mountain Excursion
Travel to the top on a cable car and enjoy the spectacular views of Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain.
Tijuca Forest & Botanical Garden Excursion
Enjoy an excursion through the region of Mata Atlantica, an area of outstanding natural beauty just outside of Rio de Janeiro. Tijuca Forest is the largest urban forest in the world and the perfect place to spend a sunny day.
The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departure from the main Canadian airports.
- International flights: Canada - Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro - Canada
- Internal flights: Buenos Aires - Iguazú - Rio de Janeiro. *more information
- 11 nights hotel accommodation in Superior category hotels.See hotels included
- 11 Breakfasts.
- Transfers in vehicles with air conditioning.
- Visits as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Specialized guide for each excursion, region or city
*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase
Not included
National Park entrance fees, tourist citytax, drinks, tips and anything not mentioned in the Price Includes section.
*Entrance fees to the 'Iguazú National Park' in Brazil are not included.
*Entrance fees to the all national parks in Argentina are not included. Keep in mind that these fees must be paid in cash (USD or pesos).
* Documentartion of the internal flights will be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your departure date. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.
Maximum checked baggage limit on internal flights is 15kg.
You may find a cheaper price for optional excursions at the destination, but it is recommended that you book throught Exoticca to secure your place in advance.
- Entry requirementsYour passport must be valid for the expected duration of your stay in Argentina.
- VisaVisa not required.
- CurrencyArgentine Peso.
- LanguageSpanish.
- Electricity220 V. Adapter required.
- HealthVaccination against Yellow Fever is recommended in the case of prolonged travel to areas where there is a high risk of exposure to mosquitoes. Travellers over 60 years must consult their doctor as the Yellow Fever vaccine can have serious side effects.
- Time zoneUTC - 03:00.
- Other useful informationMate is a national symbol that is associated with hospitality and social gathering.
- Tourist Office websitehttps://www.argentina.travel/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +1 778 807 9750 or via our contact form.
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