In Search Of Iguassu - Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

17 days - from $1799

HIGHLIGHTS:

Itinerary:

Day 1 Buenos Aires Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Buenos Aires Known as the ‘Paris of the Americas,’ Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. Visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías.
Day 3-5 Colonia / Montevideo Cross the Rio de la Plata by ferry to reach Uruguay. Colonia features a unique culture, rich history and captivating architecture that make the cobblestone streets come alive. We then travel to the nation's capital, Montevideo, where we get a true feel for Uruguayan culture.
Day 6-7 Salto Today we travel through picturesque settlements and pastures before arriving in Salto. There you can relax in the thermal baths, enjoy spa treatments or have a blast at the water park before we hop on a night bus to Iguassu.
Day 8-10 Iguassu Falls Our visit to Brazil begins with a switch to Portuguese and a visit to the magnificent Iguassu Falls, bordering Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Sit back and soak in the stunning beauty and raw power of Iguassu, or opt for an exhilarating boat tour into the spray of the falls.
Day 11-12 Paraty Admire colonial architecture of the seaside town of Paraty or take trip to a traditional plantation or Fazenda where you can try the local beverage Cachaça.
Day 13-15 Ilha Grande Head to paradise on earth on Ihla Grande and relax on one of the 102 beaches of Ilha Grande with a cool Caipirinha - or try surfing...
Day 16 Rio de Janeiro Heading north along the Atlantic coast, we arrive at Brazil's ocean-side jewel, Rio de Janeiro. Few cities enjoy such a dramatic setting as Rio, whose images of the Corcovado mountain and Cristo Redentor(Christ the Redeemer) and Pao de Açucar (Sugarloaf) are synonymous with Carnival and the 'joie de vivre' embodied by the Cariocas. Enjoy the famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana.
Day 17 Rio de Janeiro Depart at any time.

Accommodation: Simple hotels (14 nts), Overnight buses (2 nts). Note: Accommodation can be quite basic/multi-share at times.
Highlights: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Uruguay, Montevideo, Brazil, Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro.
Meals Included: No meals included.
Reverse Itinerary: This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code JRB.
Transport: Public bus, 4WD truck, Ferry, Walking.
Trip Reference: JBR