Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter Brazil. A reciprocity fee is also due upon entry into Argentina (and Chile on tour extension). Please see Passport & Visa section under Travel Guide for more information.

Though they share a border—and Iguassu Falls—Brazil and Argentina offer a study in contrasts. Travel to Brazil and you’ll discover the embodiment of all things sensuous, from its sultry samba and cool bossa nova to its sun-kissed beaches. Argentina, with its European flair and its smooth-as-silk tango, delivers elegance, refinement and a natural beauty that’s all its own. Discover both cultures on this immersive tour.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Brazil aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro, the Marvelous City. A Go Ahead representative greets you and escorts you to your hotel. Brazil’s most famous resort city, Rio de Janeiro is a wonderful blend of colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers. Explore it all on this afternoon’s guided tour, from Candelária Church and the Opera House to Carioca Square and the 17th century Church of Santo Antonio. Next, drive through Flamengo Park on your way to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Travel by cable car to its summit for spectacular city views. Meet your fellow travelers at tonight’s Welcome Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro

This morning, board a cog-wheel train to the top of Corcovado Mountain, where you’ll stand next to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the Modern Wonders of the World. Enjoy the lovely city views as you descend before hitting Rio’s beaches.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro

Embark on a free day in Rio. Or, you can opt for an excursion up the Serra dos Orgãos, where you’ll make your way through the Atlantic Rainforest to the former imperial retreat of Petropolis. Here you’ll visit the summer palace of Emperor Pedro II, the cathedral, and the Crystal Palace. Lunch is included on this excursion.
Included meals: breakfast

$95 USD

Petrópolis On this full-day excursion, you’ll leave the bustle of Rio behind as you venture out into the Brazilian countryside. Begin the day with a drive up the Serra dos Orgãos through the Atlantic Rainforest, where you’ll see a host of native species, from monkeys to macaws, along the way. Once you've arrived at the Imperial City of Petrópolis you'll visit the summer palace of Emperor Pedro II, now a museum specializing in Imperial history and memorabilia. Your excursion also includes stops at the Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantara and the Crystal Palace. Lunch is included.

Day 5 - Iguassu Falls

Say goodbye to Rio and board your flight for Iguassu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. Tonight, immerse yourself in the rhythms of samba, tango and Paraguayan music during an included dinner at a local restaurant.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 6 - Iguassu Falls

One of South America’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, Iguassu Falls is like no other cataract in the New World. Drive through Iguassu National Park, a sub-tropical paradise, to the Brazilian side of the falls for an incredible first look at the falls. Then cross the border over the Tancredo Neves Bridge into Argentina for even better views, especially of Devil’s Throat, Iguassu’s largest falls.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 7 - Buenos Aires

Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina and begin exploring the city. Known as “the Paris of the South,” Buenos Aires is renowned for its elegant culture. A city of immigrants, it weaves multitudes of people, cuisines and cultures into a vibrant and modern tapestry. Tonight, opt to enjoy our Tango Show & Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast

$99 USD

Tango Show & Dinner Relax and enjoy the show as accomplished tangueros perform their national dance. Accompanied by live music, the elegant dancers will transport you to a bygone era. You’ll also enjoy a dinner featuring regional specialties and Argentine wine.

Day 8 - Buenos Aires

Embark on a guided tour of Buenos Aires and get to know the city where the tango was born. Begin at Plaza de Mayo to see the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo. Then, continue to the historic neighborhood of San Telmo before exploring the colorful streets of La Boca. Next, drive along 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest street in the world, to Palermo and its beautiful parks. End your tour in aristocratic Recoleta to visit the grave of Eva Perón.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 9 - Buenos Aires

Enjoy a free day to discover Buenos Aires. Or leave the bustle of Buenos Aires for the peace of the pampas on today’s full-day optional excursion. Journey out to the Estancia Santa Susana, where the gauchos, or cowboys, welcome you with a refreshing drink. As you tour the estancia you’ll learn about the gaucho’s daily life. Come together for a rustic asado, or barbecue, lunch, followed by a folklore show before returning to the city. Tonight, gather for an included Farewell Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

$129 USD

Argentine Estancia Leave the bustle of Buenos Aires for the peace of the pampas. Journey to a nearby ranch, where the gauchos, or cowboys, welcome you with a refreshing drink. As you tour the estancia, you’ll learn about the gauchos’ daily life. Come together for a rustic asado, or barbecue, lunch, followed by a folklore show before returning to the city. Argentines have a well-documented and long-running love affair with beef, so be sure to try some hot off the parilla.

Day 10 - Buenos Aires

Enjoy a full free day to explore the city before transferring to the airport for your departure, or continue on the extension to Santiago, Chile.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight)

Day 11 - Buenos Aires

Arrive home this morning.