About this trip
Three cities, two countries, one big waterfall in between. You start in Buenos Aires with a city tour and a tango dinner show, then head to Iguazu Falls to see the water from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides before finishing up in Rio de Janeiro.
It's a comfortable, easy-paced way to cover a lot of ground without worrying about logistics between stops, with enough structure to hit the big sights and enough free time to just be in each place.
Rio wraps things up with the classics — Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the beaches everyone's heard about.
What you'll do
- City tour and tango dinner show in Buenos Aires
- See Iguazu Falls from the Argentine side
- Cross over to view the falls from Brazil
- Ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio
- Visit Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado
- Time on Rio's famous beaches
- Easy-paced and partially guided, with some days left free
- Suits families and groups, including over the Christmas and New Year period
- Covers two countries and three main bases in 10 days, so travel days are part of the deal
Worth it if you want hassle-free logistics and comfortable bases in three iconic cities. Think twice if you need deep cultural immersion or strict visa compliance.
- Hotels consistently praised as clean, comfortable, well-located with included breakfast; accommodation was genuinely a strong point across all three cities.
- Airport transfers, flights between destinations, and overall logistics ran smoothly; tour agency communication was prompt and responsive to issues.
- One serious review flagged illegal border crossing due to visa negligence, broken air conditioning, and failure to deliver paid Iguazu excursions.
- City tour schedules are rigid with no lunch breaks or flexibility to linger; Iguazu guides offered limited historical or cultural commentary despite scenic value.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,670, about 16% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Buenos Aires · 22 Jul – 23 Jul
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