Majestic Argentina, Passionate Brazil Tour 9 Days 7 Nights
11/7-15, 2025
Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the southern half of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km², making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. Argentina is renowned for its vibrant culture, including the passionate tango, its world-class beef and asado (barbecue), the stunning Iguazu Falls, and the beautiful Patagonia region, along with its passionate football culture. This country also experienced a period of significant wealth and economic growth, particularly between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, largely due to its vast, fertile Pampas region, which enabled it to become a major agricultural exporter, attracting both foreign investment and European immigrants.
Buenos Aires, controlled by the government of Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is the capital and largest city of the Argentine Republic.
Called the “Paris of South America,” due to its European-style architecture, grand boulevards, and vibrant squares, reflecting the city's strong European heritage and architectural influences, particularly from France, Spain, and Italy. Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan cities of South America. Buenos Aires City has a population of 3.5 million people, so it is the bustling hub of the country and offers a fast-paced backdrop to work and life. The name of the city of Buenos Aires (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbwenos ˈajɾes]), the capital of Argentina, means "Good Airs" or "Fair Winds" in Spanish. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art.
Buenos Aires cuisine is a vibrant blend of Argentine, Spanish, and Italian influences, featuring hearty dishes like asado (Argentine barbecue), empanadas, pizza, and pastas, along with the popular dulce de leche and alfajores.
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Day 1: Home USA- Buenos Aires, Argentina (Airport Code: AEP/EZE)
Day 2: Buenos Aires
Arrive to Buenos Aires. The tour guide will meet us at the airport and begin the city tour. Argentina is located at the southeastern tip of South America, famous for its leather and delicious beef. The capital, Buenos Aires, is known for its clean cityscape, wide streets, abundant greenery, and highly educated population, with a very low illiteracy rate, earning it the nickname "Paris of South America." Stay overnight at a luxury hotel in the city.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Intercontinental Buenos Aires by IHG
Day 3: Buenos Aires
After breakfast, city tour begins. This beautiful city is permeated with a strong European atmosphere. Buenos Aires' main attractions are concentrated in the historic core, particularly in the Montserrat and San Telmo neighborhoods, and also in areas like Recoleta and Palermo. Key landmarks included the Plaza de Mayo (a political and historical heart), the Teatro Colón (a world-renowned opera house). After lunch, we then head to La Bocato the birthplace of Tango that has held its popularity across the globe for more than a century. In this colorful place, experience the charm of Tango. In the birthplace of Tango, in addition to traditional dance skills, you can also appreciate new Tango performances blended with modern jazz, evoking the poignant and melancholic historical stories behind it. In the evening, savor a local-style steak dinner and enjoy a spectacular Tango performance
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Hotel: Intercontinental Buenos Aires by IHG
Pampa Gaucho, the nomadic and colourful horseman and cowhand of the Argentine and Uruguayan Pampas (grasslands), who flourished from the mid-18th to the mid-19th century and has remained a folk hero similar to the cowboy in western North America. The historic ranches offer visitors a chance to experience gaucho life. You can stroll around the farm, take a horse and carriage ride, or watch the gauchos preparing your barbecue lunch (consisting of renowned Argentine beef steaks), salads and desserts.
Day 4: Buenos Aires - Gaucho Show
After breakfast, we will drive to the Gaocho Ranch in the Pampa Grassland. A Gaucho ranch, or estancia, in the Pampas of Argentina is a working cattle ranch that showcases their rich cultural heritage, with a long history of gaucho culture and traditions. The Pampas is also home to some of the most important agricultural land in Argentina, with vast fields of wheat, corn, soybeans, and other crops. The Gaucho cowboys wear black Spanish hats, Indian shawls and bloomers, and hold wicked Facones in their hands. They make a living from agriculture, animal husbandry and horse breeding. Upon arrival, you will first visit the Gaucho Cowboy Museum and taste the cowboys' homemade cakes. In additionyou can experience this culture through horseback riding, demonstrations of gaucho skills, and traditional Argentine food and music. The typical Gaucho diet consisted primarily of beef and other meats. You all will enjoy a Gaucho roast beef feast (including roast beef, chicken, sausage, salad, dessert and coffee) at the ranch during lunch. While you wondering around the ranch, you will find souvenirs reflecting the regions’s history and culture. These often include leather goods, like gaucho belts with coins, and alpaca crafts like photo frames and tea boxes. Other options include boinas (berets), ponchos, and silver knives, all part of the gaucho outfit. Additionally, you can find ceramics, wood articles, and items made from capybara leather. (Suggestion: suggest take photos and window shopping only)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Hotel: Intercontinental Buenos Aires by IHG
The Iguazu falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. The curious thing is that although one only sees the falls as the main attraction, the park has a size of 252,982 hectares (67,720 on the Argentine side and 185,262 on the Brazilian side). These falls in Argentina and Brazil managed to attract so much attention that almost at the same time they were declared National Parks (1934 in Argentina and 1939 in Brazil). And after some years and millions of visitors fascinated by the landscape and the sound of this natural attraction, UNESCO declared them as World Heritage Site in 1984 Together, they make up the largest waterfall system in the world. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The Iguazu River rises near the heart of the city of Curitiba. For most of its course, the river flows through Brazil; however, most of the falls are on the Argentine side. Iguazu Falls is special because it's the largest waterfall system in the world, comprising approximately 275 individual waterfalls that span a 2.7-kilometer stretch along the border of Argentina and Brazil. The Iguazu Falls National Park preserves a sample of the ecoregion of the Paranaense rainforest, also known as the Atlantic Forest of the Upper Paraná.
It is the most biodiversity in the country. It has an impressive flora with more than 2000 species, and as for the fauna, it is home to 450 species of birds and 80 species of mammals. The Iguazú National Park has different circuits in the Argentinian side that people of all ages can enjoy: the upper, the lower, the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), the Macuco Trail, the Rainforest Ecological Train, and the Green Trail.
It has metal walkways that cross the jungle and allow you to see the falls from different panoramic views. Iguazu Falls are a must see. The atmosphere is magic, calming and exciting at the same time -- hard to put into words. It is a once in a lifetime experience
Day 5: Buenos Aires ✈ Igüesu Falls
After breakfast, transfer to airport to ✈ to Iguesu Falls
Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side has the largest tourist portion of the national park, as it offers several trails and roads to get to know the place. However, in size it is still much smaller than the Brazilian side, since there are 67,720 hectares here (while in Brazil there are 185,262 hectares).First, we will enter the Iguazu National Park on the Argentine side and broad on a train. The train ride in Iguazu Falls, Argentina, is called the Rainforest Ecological Train, or Tren Ecológico de la Selva. It's a scenic, environmentally friendly way to travel within the park, taking visitors through the jungle to reach the Devil's Throat, a major attraction. The train offers open-air cars, allowing visitors to experience the surrounding rainforest and its wildlife. The Devil's Throat at Iguazu Falls is a breathtaking U-shaped waterfall known for its immense volume of water and dramatic cliffs. It's the most impressive section of the falls, plunging 80 meters into a narrow gorge. The sheer force of the water, the surrounding mist, and the thunderous roar create a truly awe-inspiring experience. The cascading water is mesmerizing. In a landscape of trees and rocks, a waterfall stands out, an eye-catching feature with rainbows in the mist. Sound: Whether trickling or thundering, waterfalls are like music, with light flutes or pounding tympani bookending the score.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Hotel: Hotel Bourbon Cataratas Do Iguaçu Thermas Eco Resort or similar
Day 6: Iguassu Falls
After breakfast, we continue to our next destination, The Itaipu Dam. Itaipu means "singing stone" in the indigenous language. The dam is a magnificent architectural marvel, jointly built by Paraguay and Brazil at a cost of $10 billion, located on the border of the two countries, used for flood control, irrigation, and navigation. The dam itself, built between 1975 and 1982, is 196 metres (643 feet) high and consists of large concrete segments joined to form a hollow chamber. The upstream face is supported by two buttresses, and the downstream face is a simple concrete slab. It is one of the highest and largest hollow gravity dams in the world. It began partial operation in 1982 and was completed in 1990. There might be a chance for you to witness the dam releasing water if we are lucky enough. After lunch, we will head to another vibrate location of the Iguazu Falls. The falls is so huge and big, but no views are the same. Follow the trails and bridges to the base of the majestic Devil's Throat Falls, where you will be surrounded by waterfalls on all sides, feeling as if you might be swept away by the mist at any moment. Watch the torrential waters below, roaring and surging, creating a dizzying and thrilling experience (raincoat will help and suggest bring an extra set of clothing), allowing you to truly admire the stunning of Iguazu.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Hotel: Hotel Bourbon Cataratas Do Iguaçu Thermas Eco Resort or similar
Brazil officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest and easternmost country in South America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh largest by population, with over 212 million people. The country is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the most Portuguese speakers in the world and is the only country in the Americas where Portuguese is an official language. It is most well-known for its dense forests, including the Amazon, the world's largest jungle, in the north. But there are also dry grasslands (called pampas), rugged hills, pine forests, sprawling wetlands, immense plateaus, and a long coastal plain. Feijoada is Brazil's national dish, and it's a common meal centerpiece eaten all around the year and all across the country. It is a hearty stew of black beans and a mix of meats, often including pork, sausage, and beef, served with rice, farofa (toasted cassava flour), collard greens, and orange slices. It's rich, it's savory, it's hearty, and it's packed with protein.
Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famed for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak with cable cars to its summit. The city is also known for its sprawling favelas (shanty towns). Its raucous Carnaval festival, featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes and samba dancers, is considered the world’s largest. The famous dessert in Rio de Janeiro, and indeed throughout Brazil, is the brigadeiro. These small, fudgy chocolate truffles made with condensed milk and cocoa powder are a staple at birthday parties and celebrations. Another popular and delicious Brazilian dessert is pudim de leite, a custard pudding with condensed milk and a caramelized top.
Day 7: Iguassu Falls ✈ Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Rio De Janeiro is the famous Brazilian city of Brazil and also known as the passionate capital. This city has one of the world's most beautiful harbors, enchanting day and night, with the famous Copacabana Beach attracting many wealthy families from around the world for vacation. Famed for its crescent-shaped beach, Copacabana is one of Rio’s liveliest neighborhoods, drawing a cross-section of locals and visitors to round-the-clock activity along its sands and mosaic-tiled promenade. Brazil's passionate music is also well-known. Upon arrival, you can fully immerse and relax yourself onto this picturesque and romantic beach.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Hotel: Hilton Copacabana Rio De Janeiro or similar
DAY 8: RIO DE JANEIRO (B / L
After breakfast, we will begin our tour first to Corcovado Mountain. Corcovado which means "hunchback" in Portuguese, is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a 710-metre granite peak located in the Tijuca Forest, a national park. Corcovado hill lies just west of the city center but is wholly within the city limits and visible from great distances. On its narrow summit towers the imposing statue of Christ the Redeemer, 98 feet (30 metres) tall. The peak is accessible by road and by cog railway and is one of Rio de Janeiro's most widely recognized landmarks. It was designed and built by renowned sculptors from Greece, Portugal, and Italy to commemorate Brazil's successful independence movement. Continue to visit the once world's largest football stadium, The Maracanã Stadium. It is still considered one of the most iconic and largest in the world. While its original capacity of nearly 200,000 has been reduced to 78,838, it remains a significant landmark for football and a popular tourist attraction. You can have a chance to review the history of this world known Brazilian teams. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastina is a monumental construction that surprises a lot. On the outside, its peculiar conical pyramidal shape makes it unique and, on the inside, its impressive stained glass windows produce a truly fascinating light effect. It is undoubtedly the most outstanding monument in downtown Rio. Sambadrome (Portuguese: Sambódromo) is the name given to an exhibition place for the Samba schools parades during Carnaval in Brazil. A sambadrome generally consists of tiered spectator viewing areas surrounding a long alley for the schools to parade down. Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant city, constantly alive with energy and exuding a captivating charm. After dinner, we will attend the passionate Carnival Samba performance.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Hotel: Hilton Copacabana Rio De Janeiro or similar
Day 9: Rio de Janeiro ✈ Home United States (Airport Code: GIG)
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a peninsula at the mouth of Guanabara Bay. Rising 396 m above the harbor, the peak is named for its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar. Its iconic shape, panoramic views, and the Sugarloaf Cable Car, which offers a unique experience to reach the summit and explore the city from above. We will let the cable car take us to the famous Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. At the summit, there is a pavilion offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city, beaches, and surrounding landscape, making it a must-see landmark. Here’s come to the end of our trip. We will then be transfer to the airport and home sweet home.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner box)
Escorted Package Includes:
- Admissions listed per itinerary..
- 7 nights first class hotel accommodation.
- All transfers included only within the designated schedule.
- Flights: (1) Buenos Aires ✈ Iguassu Falls (2) Iguassu Falls ✈ Rio de Janeiro
- All admissions listed on the itinerary.
- Transportation: 40-44 motor coach and 2 bottles of water daily.
- Breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners.
- Services of local tour guides and gratuity.
Fee excludes:
- International round trip ticket, visa fee and all personal and medical expenses.
- Single supplement ($1000 usd)
- Travel Insurance and all personal items, medical expenses.
- Extra expenses caused irresistible conditions: strike, transportation delay or cancel, natural disaster (weather), etc.
FriendlyRemark:
- This itinerary is quoted for fun and no shopping;
- South American Hotels do not provide complimentary bottles water, personal hygiene items (such as toothbrush, toothpaste, slippery ) and kettle inside the room.
- Customers need to provide credit card information at check-in as a guarantee payment for any personal expenses used (such as: snacks, room services, long distance, pay tv, laundry, etc)
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(b) Under the abovementioned condition, if the number of people who withdraw from the group is more than the group requirement, or less than 30 people on each bus, the entire group will be cancelled, and the group fee will be deducted according to the individual group cancellation policy. Refunds for other additional hotels round-trip international air tickets + domestic air tickets can only be determined according to the airline's cancellation regulations .
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120 days or more prior to departure $100 per person
119 to 90 days prior to departure 25% of full fare
89 to 70 days prior to departure 35% of full fare
69 to 50 days prior to departure 50% of full fare
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