Wonders of Brazil and Argentina

DAY 1 RIO DE JANEIRO

Accommodation : Rio de Janeiro for 3 nights

DAY 2 RIO DE JANEIRO

Meals : Breakfast

DAY 3 RIO DE JANEIRO

Meals : Breakfast

Optional Excursions : 1.- CARNAVAL EXPERIENCE (shared service – group tour – not available on Sunday – duration of 3 hours approx. – with supplement). Life is a carnival and even more so if we are in Rio de Janeiro! This experience will allow us to discover all the effort, training, hard work and production behind the iconic and massive Rio Carnival, an event that attracts visitors from all over the world year after year. We will tour the City of Samba, the warehouses where the most recognized samba schools build and store floats and colorful dance costumes. We will also visit the Rio Grande Samba School Factory to delve even further into the world of samba. On the tour we will see different processes of the schools at the level of production of floats, clothing and all the people involved in making the parade a reality (musicians, choreographers, dancers, artisans, producers, designers). In the exhibition hall we will learn about the history of this dance and the historical schools. To live the complete experience, we can try on original costumes and take pictures with them, we can also participate in a samba class to learn the basic steps of a professional dancer. To close this visit, we will taste a typical Brazilian cocktail.

2.- TIJUCA FOREST AND BOTANICAL GARDEN (shared basis – duration of 4 hours – afternoon only – not available on Thursday and Sunday – with supplement). A half-day tour for nature lovers! In the purest style of a safari, aboard an open-top truck and with the help of our guide, we will discover the exuberance and diversity of Brazilian flora. Within its 137 hectares, the Botanical Garden houses more than 6,000 species of plants, including a wide variety of bromeliads and orchids. It has a sensory garden and an avenue of bicentennial palm trees. Among the most striking tree species we will find the Brazilwood (tree that gives its name to the country). We will also visit the turtle lake and the giant water lily lake. Another point in the city that we will visit will be the Vista Chinesa viewpoint (388 m), one of the few places from where you can see Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema and Leblon. The adventure continues in the Tijuca National Forest, the largest urban forest in the world. Here we will follow a low intensity trail and reach the Taunay waterfall. While we walk, our guide will tell us everything about the Atlantic forest and its biodiversity. We will also take a panoramic walk along the famous San Conrado beach, with its sky crossed by paragliders and hang gliders, popular activities in the city.

DAY 4 RIO DE JANEIRO – FOZ DO IGUASSU

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Foz do Iguassu for 2 nights

Optional Excursions : VISIT THE BIRD PARK – Duration 3 hours – Shared Service - With supplement. One of the most important aspects of the natural wonder that is the Iguazú National Park is the incredible diversity of flora and fauna it houses, especially birds. Today, we will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with many of the fascinating species that inhabit the tropical world of Iguazú! The Bird Park is an important institution, since it is the only one in the world dedicated to the conservation of the birds of the Atlantic Forest. During our tour we will have encounters with majestic toucans, herons, elegant flamingos, imposing harpy eagles, owls and even some reptiles such as alligators, anacondas, and boa constrictors. We will pass through enormous natural aviaries where hundreds of macaws, parrots, peahens, and other birds will fly overhead in a genuinely immersive experience. In addition, we will learn about the great work that the institution does in the rescue and rehabilitation of different species. The best part is that our visit to this incredible sanctuary contributes to the conservation of the most endangered species of the Atlantic Forest. Truly, a must-see destination during a visit to Iguazu!

DAY 5 FOZ DO IGUASSU

Meals : Breakfast

Optional Excursions : THE BIG ADVENTURE TOUR – Shared Service – With supplement
This tour is the ideal combination of jungle and waterfalls. We will begin our exciting adventure aboard modern 4x4 trucks to travel around 6km of lush vegetation, accompanied by experienced guides who will tell us about the incredible ecosystem that surrounds us along the way. We will arrive at the dock to board a boat that will take us to navigate the lower canyon of the Iguazú River, passing through various rapids until we approach the waterfall area, with an impressive view from the calm waters of San Martín Island. From here, the most exciting part begins! We will arrive at the Tres Mosqueteros waterfall, offering views of the waterfalls on both the Argentine and Brazilian sides, and then arrive at the famous and long-awaited Devil’s Throat, the largest waterfall in Iguazú. Our adrenaline rush will come when we encounter the majestic San Martín waterfall, the largest that a boat can approach. We will undoubtedly end up soaked by the end of this excursion (we recommend bringing a change of clothes and shoes), but with incomparable memories of this natural spectacle.
IMPORTANT: We recommend taking a second pair of shoes, informal clothes to change because in the Great Adventure excursion everyone will get wet.
Certain visitors are not allowed to ride: Great Adventure or Nautical Adventure navigation:
- People with osteoporosis, neck, back conditions, or surgery
- People with heart conditions or surgery
- People with COPD or neurological condition or surgery
- People unable to handle a nautical emergency on the lower Iguazu River.

DAY 6 FOZ DO IGUASSU – BUENOS AIRES

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Buenos Aires for 3 nights

DAY 7 BUENOS AIRES

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8 BUENOS AIRES

Meals : Breakfast

Optional Excursions : CRIOLLA COOKING AND WINE EXPERIENCE - Shared tour (Transfers not included). In the heart of Palermo Soho, Criolla is much more than a cooking class: it’s a space where laughter, flavors, and passions are shared. They love gastronomy and aim to share that passion through authentic experiences that celebrate the best of their culinary and wine culture. Since opening in 2023, they’ve welcomed travelers and food lovers to cook, toast, and create unforgettable memories. The space, with a capacity for 18 people, is designed for groups looking to connect and have fun while discovering the secrets of Argentine cuisine. Together, you will prepare empanadas from scratch, the classic chipa, a main meat dish, and a dessert with dulce de leche. Everything is accompanied by a welcome platter, a signature cocktail, and carefully selected red and white wines. At the end, we gather around the table, just like at home. And to keep the experience going, each participant takes home a recipe booklet to relive these flavors wherever they are.

FULL DAY SAN ISIDRO AND DELTA TIGRE WITH NAVIGATION (Minimun 2 passengers) - Duration: 5.5 hours approx. - Shared Services - With supplement. The historic town of San Isidro and the picturesque Delta del Tigre are located in the north of Buenos Aires and are one of the most visited tourist spots, both by locals and foreign tourists. You will sail along the Rio de la Plata, bordering the entire coast from where you will be able to observe from the River Plate stadium, the mansions of the north zone and the showy typical houses of the Delta. The tour includes navigation to the Ida and return in Van, making an intermediate stop in San Isidro. We will start with the pickup from your hotel, where we will take you to the boat in Puerto Madero (navigation of approximately 1.45 hours) audio guided and with our guide on board until you reach the Puerto de Frutos where you can tour and visit the traditional craft fair. Also enjoy a delicious snack (empanadas with drink) at Restaurant Vivanco. To finish, we will return to the hotel by van, making an intermediate stop in the town of San Isidro to learn about the history of the place and visit the Cathedral that bears the same name. Return and drop off at your hotel.

FULL DAY PORTEÑO WINE EXPERIENCE (Minimum 2 persons) – Duration: 6.5 hours approx. – Shared services. We escape the city to enjoy an experience that awakens all the senses. Upon arriving at the estate, we are welcomed with a glass of Gamboa sparkling wine and begin a tour of the vineyard, where we discover the history of the place, the characteristics of the terroir, and the heart of the process: the winemaking barn, where we even taste wine straight from the barrel. Next, we head to the gazebo—or the wine cellar, depending on the season—for an intimate tasting of three exclusive labels: two Gamboa Campana wines and one Gamboa Terruños Únicos. Each glass tells a different story, a bottled landscape. Lunch awaits us at Casa Gamboa, with views of the vine library. We share the Terruño Experience, a gastronomic proposal designed to be enjoyed among friends, featuring seasonal dishes and pairings that elevate every bite: Semillón, Campana, Merlot, and sparkling wine. We return to Buenos Aires with light hearts, knowing that this encounter with the land, the wine, and fine dining will remain etched in our memories.

DAY 9 BUENOS AIRES

Meals : Breakfast