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Buenos Aires to Rio

13 days
From Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
4.5
18 traveler reviews
Buenos Aires to Rio - Explore!
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Buenos Aires with a local guide
  • Witness the grandeur of Iguazu Falls
  • Relax on the beaches of Ilha Grande
  • Discover Rio's Christ the Redeemer
  • Stroll through colonial Paraty

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Buenos Aires
  2. Day 2 In Buenos Aires; walking tour of the Argentinian capital
  3. Day 3 Free Day; options include the Recoleta Cemetery
  4. Day 4 Morning free to explore Buenos Aires, flight to Iguazu
  5. Day 5 View Iguazu Falls from the Argentinian side; cross over to Brazil
  6. Day 6 Free day; Optional visit to the Brazilian side of the falls
  7. Day 7 Fly to Sao Paulo, drive to Paraty
  8. Day 8 Discover the pretty town of Paraty
  9. Day 9 Drive and ferry to Ilha Grande
  10. Day 10 Taxi boat and walk to the paradise beach of Lopes Mendes
  11. Day 11 Travel to Rio de Janeiro
  12. Day 12 Visit Santa Teresa and Corcovado, for Christ the Redeemer
  13. Day 13 Tour ends in Rio
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What's Included

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  • Optional Extras

What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Explore!

Number of tours

455

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

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    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
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  • Buenos Aires to Rio reviewer 1
    · November 25th, 2024
    We loved our group tour with Explore. There were only 14 on the tour which is very manageable and everyone was very fun and sociable. Marcello, our guide, was a prince of a man. He was very engaged with each of us, very protective, and always made us feel welcome and that we belonged. He spoke English, Spanish and Portuguese, which made it very easy to travel with him. Our day guides, for our Buenas Aires walking city tour, was very knowledgeable as well as our guide for the Igazu Falls on both the Argentina and Brazil sides. All the places we stopped in Brazil were perfect... small town, island, and of course Rio! Personally would always prefer staying in higher end hotels, but what we had was fine. Fortunately I was able to stay 3 days before and 3 days after in hotels that were really nice and gave time to integrate other places into our adventure. I know it is challenging to have a big group eat together at a restaurant, would just want to make sure that all the options we had were good ones. I highly recommend this trip and would do it all over again!
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    Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with Explore and that the small group size and sociable atmosphere added to your experience. It's wonderful to hear how engaged and welcoming you guide Marcello was. It’s also... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
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    · May 14th, 2023
    Iguazu Falls
    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 15th, 2023
    Iguazu falls exceptional. Paraty excellent.
    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 23rd, 2023
    Iguazu falls were spectacular. Ilha Grande was nice for relaxing between cities.
    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 23rd, 2023
    1. Iguazú Falls - stunning. Boat trip under he Falls was thrilling 2. Buenos Aires - so much to see and do! 3. Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf as well as Copacabana’s beautiful beach
    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 23rd, 2023
    The Iguazu Falls were completely out of this world - beyond anything I could possibly have imagined. The experience on the Argentine side was amazing - to walk across and around the Falls, breathtaking and terrifying at every turn. And then to visit from the Brazilian side (which is an absolute MUST - no idea why it's optional) was even more breathtaking. Utterly stunning to be able to see all of the Falls and gaze in awe and wonder again at the sheer vastness of it. Plus the boat trip under the Falls was not to be missed. I also really loved the oldy-worldy charm of Paraty and that part of the holiday came as a welcome break after the busy-ness of Buenos Aires and the tours of the Falls.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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    · November 8th, 2023
    Highlight was Iguazu (both sides)
    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · November 12th, 2023
    Iguazu falls- Brazilian side Christ The Redeemer Sugar Loaf Moutain However none of these are included and optional extras to pay for
    Trip date: October 2023
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    · November 8th, 2023
    Iguazu falls were spectacular, christ the redeemer was also wonderful. Watching the sun go down over ipanema beach was a good moment too.
    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · December 2nd, 2023
    Each place was a highlight! Would not want to miss any of it. The location of all the hotels was great! And they were all different and great in their own special way which made for a much lovelier holiday.
    Trip date: November 2023
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13 days
Buenos Aires to Rio
From Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

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Tour ID: 124803

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveler from England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I, A, B. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, A, B.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina and Brazil. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina and Brazil. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina and Brazil. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina and Brazil. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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