- Tour code
ARGBRAADV01
- Start
Buenos Aires
- End
Rio de Janeiro
- Min. age
16 years old
- Group size
Max 6-16 travellers
- Trip style
Explorer
- Trip pace
Active
- Language
English
Two countries, two great cities and one of the world's most powerful waterfalls, all in a week. Buenos Aires comes first. On night one you'll learn to make empanadas and dulce de leche with a welcome glass of Malbec, then spend day two touring Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo and La Boca before a live tango show in the evening.
Next, a flight north to Puerto Iguazú. The falls straddle the Argentina–Brazil border, and you'll see them from both sides: the Devil's Throat walkway on the Argentine side and the wide panoramas from the Brazilian walkways. In between there's a jungle adventure park, dinner on an organic farm and a food market with mate and local craft beer.
Rio closes the trip. Take the train up to Christ the Redeemer and the cable car to Sugarloaf, go out for street food, and raise a caipirinha at a farewell dinner by Ipanema beach. Six dinners are included along the way, so evenings with the group are easy.
Why This Journey
Argentina and Brazil sit side by side but feel worlds apart, and this route lets you feel the switch: from the European cafés, tango halls and Malbec of Buenos Aires to the rainforest and thundering water of Iguazú, and on to Rio's beaches, samba and caipirinhas.
Seeing Iguazú from both borders is something few independent travelers fit into a short trip, and here the flights, crossings and timings are handled for you. It suits travelers who want a fast-moving first taste of South America, and solo travelers who'd like good company at every dinner.
Where You'll Stay
Buenos Aires (2 nights): Hotel Madero, in the Puerto Madero waterfront district. Puerto Iguazú (2 nights): Loi Suites Iguazú, set in the rainforest close to the national park. Rio de Janeiro (2 nights): Hotel Arpoador, on the beach between Ipanema and Copacabana. Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation. Rooms are based on two people sharing a double room with two beds.
Getting There
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travellers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Fly into Buenos Aires (Ezeiza EZE or Aeroparque AEP) and out of Rio de Janeiro (GIG); arrival and departure airport transfers are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
What you will see and do
See Iguazú Falls from the Argentine side and the Brazilian side
Cook empanadas and dulce de leche with a chef in Buenos Aires
Reach Christ the Redeemer early, ahead of the crowds, for the view over Rio
What's included
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Accommodations in double rooms
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
One farewell group activity when possible
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Group transportation
What's excluded
- International flights (travellers arrange their own)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Drinks and meals not listed in the itinerary
- Single room supplement (single rooms on request, subject to availability)
- Extra hotel nights before or after the trip
Group itinerary
Touch down in Buenos Aires, where a private transfer brings you to your hotel.
In the evening, meet your Soca Islands Host and the group over a glass of Malbec, then get hands-on in a cooking class. With good local ingredients and a chef guiding you, you'll make empanadas and dulce de leche desserts, with regional wines to go with them.
A guided tour shows you the Buenos Aires essentials: Plaza de Mayo and the Casa Rosada, the cobbled lanes and antique shops of San Telmo, and the painted houses and street art of La Boca.
Lunch is at a traditional spot where Spanish, Italian and local cooking meet on the plate.
Tonight, dress up a little for a live tango show. The music, footwork and precision are something to see.
Fly north to Puerto Iguazú, the base for exploring a system of some 275 waterfalls on the Iguazú River.
This afternoon is for adrenaline: ziplines, elevated walkways and a descent alongside jungle cascades.
Dinner is at an organic farm, where tropical fruit comes straight from the trees.
Walk into Iguazú National Park with a guide to the Devil's Throat viewpoint, where the spray and the roar make the power of the water very real.
Later, graze your way through a jungle market: small plates, a round of mate and regional craft beer.
Cross into Brazil for the other side of the falls. Here the walkways open onto long, sweeping panoramas of the whole curtain of water.
Then it's a flight to Rio de Janeiro and check-in near one of its famous beaches.
Tonight, head out on a street food walk and get a feel for the city's rhythm.
A scenic train carries you up through the Tijuca forest to Christ the Redeemer for the classic view across the city.
Next comes the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain, with the bay, beaches and skyline spread out below.
For your last night, the group gathers for dinner by Ipanema beach, with caipirinhas, music and a well-earned toast.
Enjoy breakfast, then transfer to Rio de Janeiro's international airport (GIG) for your flight home or onward.
In a single week you'll have covered two countries, one of the world's great waterfalls and two of South America's most exciting cities.
Accommodations
Here's a glimpse of the hotels we selected for this adventure.
Hotel Madero
A contemporary hotel in Puerto Madero, the redeveloped docklands beside the River Plate, close to the Puente de la Mujer and the waterfront promenades. Plaza de Mayo and San Telmo are a short ride away, and the Costanera Sur ecological reserve is on the doorstep.
It has a restaurant, a bar, an indoor pool and a spa, and its modern rooms and quiet setting make it a comfortable base for two busy days in the city.
Loi Suites Iguazú
A rainforest hotel within the Iryapú Reserve on the edge of Puerto Iguazú, linked by walkways and bridges through the jungle. It is a short drive from the entrance to Iguazú National Park and from the town.
With 160 rooms, several pools including an adults-only infinity pool, a spa, a restaurant and bars, it gives the group space to unwind after the ziplines and the walk to the Devil's Throat.
Rooms are 37 m² (398 ft²), with a king-size bed or two twin beds.
Hotel websiteHotel Arpoador
A small beachfront hotel at Arpoador, the rocky point between Ipanema and Copacabana, famous for its sunset views. Ipanema beach starts on the doorstep and Copacabana is a short walk the other way.
Its restaurant faces the sea, and the location makes the farewell evening in Ipanema an easy stroll.
Rooms
You'll stay at Trip Hotel.
- Included
Shared double
Shared with the person you book with, or a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- +$1,573 per person
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
Room prices are per person for the Jun 13, 2027 departure and can differ on other dates. You choose your room when you book.
Tour FAQS
Fly into Buenos Aires, which has two airports: Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Ezeiza (EZE), and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP). Fly out of Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Proposed accommodation is Hotel Madero in Buenos Aires (2 nights), Loi Suites Iguazú in Puerto Iguazú (2 nights) and Hotel Arpoador in Rio de Janeiro (2 nights), or similar hotels, subject to confirmation.
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travellers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Yes. Your arrival transfer in Buenos Aires and your departure transfer to Rio de Janeiro's international airport (GIG) are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners: breakfast on Days 2 to 7, lunch in Buenos Aires on Day 2, and dinner every evening from Day 1 to Day 6, from the empanada cooking class to the farewell dinner by Ipanema beach. Drinks and other meals are at your own cost.
Extra nights can be requested, subject to hotel availability; contact our Customer Experience team for a quote.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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