About this trip
This one runs from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, taking in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil along the way. It's a group trip built for people who want a proper mix of city energy, nature and beach time, without a laptop full of logistics to sort themselves.
You start in Buenos Aires, then head out to a working ranch in Uruguay for a couple of days of hiking and slower, rural pace. From there it's on to Iguassu Falls, then a flight up to São Paulo rather than a long haul by bus, which buys you extra days on the Brazilian coast before finishing in Rio.
The trip ends with a few days based at a hostel in Copacabana, close to the beach and the buzz of Rio, with room to explore the city and its nightlife at your own pace.
What you'll do
- Explore Buenos Aires' neighbourhoods and nightlife
- Hike the trails of a working ranch in rural Uruguay
- See the scale of Iguassu Falls up close
- Fly from Iguassu to São Paulo, skipping a long overland leg
- Spend time on Brazil's coastal beaches
- Stay centrally in Copacabana with easy access to Rio's carnival atmosphere
- Easy-paced overall, with a mix of city stops, a rural ranch stay, and beach downtime
- One internal flight is included to cut down on long bus travel
- Suits travellers keen on a blend of cities, nature and beach rather than one focus
Worth it if you want a guided intro to three countries with strong guides and don't mind frequent travel days. Think twice if you want depth in Argentina or fixed pricing on activities.
- Guide quality stands out—Natalia and Ilsen repeatedly praised for organisation, humour, cultural knowledge and genuine care.
- Hidden costs pile up: activities aren't included, forcing choices between budget and experiences throughout the trip.
- Argentina gets short shrift; Buenos Aires barely covered by the tour, leaving you to explore alone on limited time.
- Expect long travel days between countries and aggressive air conditioning—pack layers and accept pace as part of the adventure.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £2,080, about 34% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Buenos Aires · 25 Nov – 26 Nov
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