About this trip
Three of South America's biggest draws in one trip: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Rio de Janeiro. You start in the Argentine capital before heading to the falls, where you get both the Argentine and Brazilian perspectives on the sheer scale of the water.
The final stretch is Rio, with its beaches, Samba music, and the two big views over the city from Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain.
This is a partially guided trip with private rooms throughout, so there's a mix of organised sightseeing and time to explore on your own.
What you'll do
- Explore Buenos Aires
- See Iguazu Falls from the Argentine side
- Cross over for the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
- Visit Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado
- Ride up Sugarloaf Mountain
- Spend time on Rio's beaches and take in its Samba music scene
- Partially guided, so expect a mix of led activities and free time
- Private rooms throughout
- Covers three destinations across two countries in 10 days, so travel days are part of the pace
Worth it if you book with Wanderful or Welcome Tours and add the optional Iguazu boat trip. Think twice if visa requirements aren't clearly explained upfront or guides speak limited English.
- Hotels consistently praised: clean, comfortable, good breakfasts, walkable neighbourhoods in all three cities.
- Optional add-ons genuinely worth it: Iguazu boat trip, Argentine side of falls, Sugarloaf Mountain cable car enhance the experience.
- Visa requirements and border crossing logistics poorly communicated; one group illegally crossed into Brazil due to operator negligence.
- Included tour guides vary: Buenos Aires and Rio guides informative, but Iguazu guide had limited English and minimal cultural commentary.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Buenos Aires · 22 Jul – 23 Jul
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