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Mighty Falls & Energised Rio: 9 Days | 5-Star South America Escape

Buenos Aires → Rio de Janeiro 9 days Up to 10

About this trip

Three of South America's big draws in nine days: Buenos Aires, the Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro, done in comfort. You move between cities on internal flights with private transfers handling the logistics, so the focus stays on what you're there to see.

Accommodation throughout is 5-star, chosen for location as much as comfort, and each stop is paired with English-speaking guide-led sightseeing. It's a private tour, so it's just you (and anyone you're travelling with) rather than a fixed group.

The pace is easy and the days balance guided time with free time, making it a straightforward way to see Argentina and Brazil's highlights without organising the details yourself.

What you'll do

  • Explore Buenos Aires with English-speaking guide-led sightseeing
  • See the Iguazu Falls up close
  • Take in Rio de Janeiro's energy and setting
  • Travel between all three stops by internal flight and private transfer
  • Stay in 5-star hotels rated 80%+ on TripAdvisor throughout
Good to know
  • Private tour rather than a fixed small group
  • Easy pace with a mix of guided sightseeing and free time
  • Suits travellers who want comfort and logistics handled rather than a budget backpacking style
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you value personalised service, small-group intimacy, and seamless logistics. Think twice if you need budget accommodation or prefer larger group dynamics.

  • Small group size creates relaxed, personal experience versus typical large bus tours.
  • Named guides (Marcela, Jim, Jamil) consistently praised; staff proactively engaged—even arranged birthday cakes in rooms.
  • Logistics flawless: airport pickups, border crossings, hotel placements (Copacabana beachfront) all ran smoothly.
  • Two-hour flight Rio to Iguazu Falls required; Brazilian side walkways easy but factor in travel time.

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Best month to go

Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,805, about 89% below the priciest month (Sep).

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Getting there

Buenos Aires
One-way · arrive 23 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Buenos Aires · 23 Jul24 Jul

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