Route To Rio Holiday

From the Streets of Buenos Aires to the Beaches of Brazil

This itinerary is a firm favourite at Latin Routes and a great holiday for those travelling to Latin America for the first time. From the tango-filled streets of Buenos Aires to the beaches of Rio taking in the almighty Iguazu Falls along the way, this is an itinerary that's sure to leave you wanting more of what this amazing continent has to offer.

Begin your holiday in the vibrant capital of Argentina where you can spend your time discovering the fantastic culture and history that make the city so unique in Latin America. Next head off to the almighty Iguazu Falls for one of South America’s most impressive highlights before crossing the border into Brazil and flying onto the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. To finish the trip, enjoy three nights of relaxing on one of the 28 beaches on the Buzios Peninsula. 

Overall this holiday offers some of South America's best bits in just 14 days. If you have a little extra time chat with one of our Travel Specialists about perhaps extending your holiday to explore more of Argentina or Brazil.

Highlights

• Explore the fascinating history and culture of Buenos Aires
• Spend a day with some Gauchos on an estancia near Buenos Aires
• Visit the almighty Iguazu Falls
• Discover the vibrant, samba-filled streets of Rio de Janeiro
• Finish with 3 nights relaxing on the beaches of Buzios

Quick Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart the UK
Days 2 - 4 - Buenos Aires
Day 5 & 6 - Iguazu Falls
Days 7 - 9 - Rio de Janeiro
Days 10 - 12 - Buzios
Day 13 - Transfer to Rio for your onward flight
Day 14 - Arrive back in the UK

Truly Individual Holiday

Any element of this holiday can be made truly individual to your requirements, including the places you want to see and the things that are important to you. Just contact one of our Travel Specialists today.

Day 1 - Depart the UK

Today you will depart the UK on your international flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Days 2 - 4 - Buenos Aires

Arrive in Buenos Aires where you will spend three nights in the home of the tango, at a centrally located hotel.

On your second day, enjoy a fascinating half-day city tour and learn about the fascinating history of Argentina which has shaped what the country has become today, followed by an evening of entertainment with a Tango show and dinner.

On your last day in Buenos Aires, you will head out to the countryside to discover the food and culture of the gauchos’. Spend the day on an estancia, learning about how they work with their animals and land, and enjoy a typical asado (barbeque) followed by live music and folk dance as well as equestrian demonstrations.   

Day 3 meals = B, D, Day 4 = B, L

Days 5 & 6 - Iguazu Falls

Fly from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu where you will spend two nights discovering the almighty Iguazu Falls.

Enjoy a Full Day Tour of the Argentinian and Brazilian sides and discover one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls from its many different angles.  

Meals: B

Days 7 - 9 - Rio de Janeiro

In the morning you will fly to Rio de Janeiro for three nights in the “Marvellous City”. You will stay in a centrally located hotel in Copacabana.

On your second day, enjoy an exciting jeep tour to Corcovado (Statue of Christ) and Sugar Loaf Mountain where you will have some fantastic views over the city.

With the rest of your time, you could visit the historic downtown area or the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Alternatively, you would be forgiven for spending your time sipping caipirinhas on the beautiful sands of Copacabana Beach!

Meals: B

Days 10 - 12 - Buzios

You will be taken to Buzios for a three-night stay. Buzios is a small town on a peninsula which is home to over 20 stunning beaches. You can spend your time relaxing in the famous Brazilian sunshine or perhaps take a schooner trip for some world-class snorkelling.

Meals: B

Day 13 - Depart Rio

You will head back to Rio de Janeiro and on to the airport for your onward flight

Meals: B

Day 14 - Arrive back in the UK

Today you will land back in the UK from Brazil

Price from £4,699 per person

(2024 departures, based on 2 people sharing a room)

Includes:

• International flights

• 11 nights’ accommodation as detailed

• 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

• Half-day city tour of Buenos Aires

• Tango show with dinner

• Full-day tour of Iguazu Falls, including both sides

• Jeep tour of Corcovado & Sugar Loaf Mountain

• Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary

Excludes:

• Local departure taxes payable locally

• Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc

• Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)

• Camera or video fees at any sites