Summary
Want to learn the scintillating samba—or the tantalizing tango? Sip sweet caipirinhas—or dry Argentine wines? Sunbathe on famous beaches—or soak in the beauty of neoclassical architecture? This getaway just south of the usual visits two of South America’s most sizzling cities so you can do it all. With time in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, this sultry tour of South America combines the best of Brazil and Argentina, plus the opportunity to witness the thundering Iguassu Falls from the perspective of both countries. Guided sightseeing to the legendary sights is complemented by numerous opportunities to live like a local. This South America getaway includes an empanada cooking class, a private tango lesson, and a day on an authentic Argentine ranch where you can enjoy authentic cuisine, tap your foot to regional music, and even take the reins of a horse and channel your inner gaucho. Looking for the perfect introduction to sensational South America? How about the “Meeting of the Waters” where the chocolate-hued Rio Negro flows alongside the yellowish Rio Solimões without ever mixing. You’ll also meet monkeys, catch piranhas, and explore a native caboclo village when you begin your tour of South America with a vacation package to Brazil’s Amazon.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Manaus, Brazil
- Day 2
- Manaus–Amazon Jungle
- Day 3
- Amazon Jungle
- Day 4
- Amazon Jungle–Manaus–Rio De Janeiro
- Day 5
- Rio De Janeiro
- Day 6
- Rio De Janeiro
- Day 7
- Rio De Janeiro
- Day 8
- Rio De Janeiro–Iguassu Falls
- Day 9
- Iguassu Falls
- Day 10
- Iguassu Falls–Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 11
- Buenos Aires
- Day 12
- Buenos Aires
- Day 13
- Buenos Aires
Countries (2): Argentina, Brazil
Travel Cities (5): Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Manaus, Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro