Buenos Aires To Rio - Reverse

12 days - from $2050

Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires are two of South America's most famous gateway cities. If you are short on time but would like to take in the major highlights of this region then this short overland adventure between these two great cities is for you.

Our overland holiday begins in Rio de Janeiro straight after “Rio Carnivale”. We enjoy the famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana and visit the statue of “Christ the Redeemer”, before heading southward by bus to Curitiba. Here, we take a train trip through the superb Atlantic rainforest and enjoy a beautiful, short trek along the Colonial Itupava Trail and visit world heritage listed Superagui National Park. Next stop is the mighty Iguazu Falls. Twenty metres higher than the Niagara Falls, this spectacular example of nature will be a real highlight of our adventure. We visit both the Brasilian and Argentinean sides before continuing on to explore the magic of Buenos Aires.

Highlights

• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Iguaçu Falls
• Honey Island's ecological paradise
• Rio de Janeiro
• The Serra Verde Express
• Christ the Redeemer
• The 'Devil’s Throat' of Iguazu
• Argentina's capital Buenos Aires
• Colourful La Boca
• Recoleta Cemetery and Eva Peron’s tomb

Itinerary:

Day 1: Rio de Janeiro2 - 3: Rio de Janeiro4: Atlantic Rainforest5 - 6: Paranagua - Honey Island7: Honey Island - Foz do Iguacu8 - 9: Iguazu Falls10 - 11: Buenos Aires12: Buenos Aires

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included:

An experienced local tour guide in Brazil and Argentina, and there will be the services of local site guides at some sites. All transportation, accommodation and meals as indicated.

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, entrance to Sugarloaf, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.