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Argentina

Best of Argentina & Brazil

Buenos Aires → Rio de Janeiro 7 days Up to 12

About this trip

Seven days across two countries, from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, with Iguazu Falls in between. It's a fast-moving introduction to the region rather than a deep dive into any one place.

You get a mix of city life, culture and one of the continent's great natural landmarks, plus a proper beach finish in Rio.

Expect a fair bit of walking, with orientation walks and city tours built into most stops.

What you'll do

  • Explore Buenos Aires on a city orientation walk
  • See Iguazu Falls up close
  • Cross from Argentina into Brazil
  • Walk Copacabana and Ipanema beaches in Rio
  • Watch the sunset from Sugarloaf Mountain
Good to know
  • Lots of walking — bring comfortable shoes
  • Pack sun protection and water for city tours and the falls
  • A fast-paced overview trip rather than a slow explore of either country
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want seamless sightseeing across three major cities with standout guides. Think twice if tour leader quality is inconsistent or you need flexibility beyond the fixed itinerary.

  • Several guides—Pedro, Santiago, Javier, Hernanda—went above and beyond logistics, showing genuine interest in travellers' needs and preferences.
  • Guide quality varies dramatically; one leader's rudeness, dismissiveness and poor safety management on Ibera Wetlands left a family deeply upset despite paying premium prices.
  • Airport transfers marked up significantly; one traveller paid $83 through tour when taxi or Uber would have cost $25.
  • Seven days across three cities feels rushed; reviewers note insufficient time to explore beyond major sights or savour each destination properly.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£1,030 less all-in
Argentina - Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Calafate & Ushuaia
4.5from £8699 days
The trade-off: 2 more nights for less, with a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,915, about 54% below the priciest month (Oct).

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Getting there

Buenos Aires
One-way · arrive 14 Aug 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Buenos Aires · 14 Aug15 Aug

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