Board your flight to the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires via  São Paulo. Its beauty is apparent with its elegant architecture, wide tree-shaded boulevards, striking monuments and sprawling parks. 

Meet and greet by your English-speaking guide at Buenos Aires airport. Private transportation to you selected hotel for registration. In the evening, you may join the optional Tango show with dinner (USD$135/preson).

Today explore Buenos Aires on a half-day tour with a local guide. Wander the cobbled streets of San Telmo and browse its antiques markets, then continue to Plaza de Mayo to see the presidential palace of Casa Rosada. Walk among the tombs of the Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of Eva Peron. From here transfer to La Boca and its well-known ‘Caminito’ district, before moving on to the lesser-known side of the neighbourhood. Balance of the afternoon at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast

Today is your free time, you may explore the town on your own. Buenos Aires is a great walking city. No matter where you start out, you will find beautiful architecture and tree-lined streets as you explore various areas. Or you may join the optional excurison to Estancia El Ombu Ranch & Gauch BBQ (US$220/person, Min. 4 Guests). Start your journey from Buenos Aires in the morning with a scenic drive to San Antonio de Areco, the heart of Gaucho culture. Begin at Parroquia San Antonio de Padua in the historic main square, then explore the colonial-era Municipality building. Visit Museo Draghi to see exquisite silversmith pieces, and stop by La Olla de Cobre for renowned chocolates and alfajores. Discover gaucho life at Museo Gauchesco y Parque Criollo Ricardo Guiraldes, and finally, head to Estancia El Ombu de Areco for a tour, horseback ride (or carriage ride), and traditional asado BBQ lunch with gaucho performances. Then return to hotel in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Today take the flight to Iguassu Falls. As the majestic and awe-inspiring Falls, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, Iguassu consists of over 275 separate cataracts across a span of two and one-half miles, wider than Victoria Falls and higher than Niagara Falls and more dramatic than both. Upon arrival, a rail car takes you to the top of the Falls on the Upper Circuit, and you will walk to the Lower Circuit where the power of nature surrounds you. Continue along the catwalks to Devil’s Gorge - stand in amazement as you gaze at spectacular “Devil’s Throat” the most magnificent of all of the cataracts. View, photograph and feel the spray of the thundering waters, one of nature’s most impressive achievements and a unique experience for your senses. Stand in awe at the unforgettable panoramic views before crossing the border to the Brazilian side of the Falls, for overnight. On-route we stop over at the massive Itaipu dam for a guided tour.

Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, walk along the winding pathways on the Brazilian side of the majestic and awe-inspiring Falls. Then we visit the Iguaçu Falls National Park in Brazil. The water falls thunderously in virgin forest bright with orchids and serpentine creepers festooning the branches. Above the impact, a perpetual 30m high cloud of mist. The water plunges in 275 falls over a frontage of 2,470m. You may choose the optional Brazilian all-you-can-eat lunch for US$45. In the afternoon, we visit Brazil’s most spectacular bird sanctuary and transfer back to the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, take the flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Free day in Rio de Janeiro. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Meal: Breakfast