12-Day Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires (via Iguazu) Travel Pass

Departure at 09:00 for the Carioca City Tour (7 hrs). After accommodation pick-up, meet your professional English-speaking guide. The first stop is the hang gliding landing area at Sao Conrado beach, where hang gliders land after taking off from Pedra Bonita. Admire views of the mountains from the coast and consider a paragliding session. Continue by minibus to Tijuca National Park for a glimpse of tropical rainforest, waterfalls, tropical plants, trees, and wildlife. Stop for lunch (not included) in Ipanema, then transfer to the Christ the Redeemer Statue. Visit Santa Teresa, one of the oldest and most traditional neighborhoods of Rio, to see well-preserved original architecture. End the tour at the colorful Lapa steps, Escadaria Selaron. You will be offered two options: be dropped off at Sugarloaf Mountain to take the gondola and watch the sunset (ticket not included), or return to your hotel.

Transfer from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande by shuttle and boat. Pick-up at your accommodation for a private transfer to the ferry terminal in time for your departure. Available departure times: 07:00, 10:30, 13:30. Duration: approximately 5 hours. Note: there is no 13:30 bus on 24/12 and 31/12; and no 07:00 bus on 01/01.

Lopez Mendes Boat & Trekking Experience. Departure times: 09:30, 10:30, 11:30. Duration: 6 hrs. Take a boat tour to the stunning Lopes Mendes beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. It is a 3 km long beach of white sand, clear water with waves, and wild nature, part of an environmental protected area. The tour starts at Abraão Pier where you take a 45-minute boat ride to Pouso beach. From there, start an easy 30-minute walk to Lopes Mendes beach. Enjoy time to snorkel, swim, and relax on Lopes Mendes before taking the boat back to Cais do Abraão.

Transfer from Ilha Grande to Paraty by shuttle and boat. Pick-up at your accommodation for a private transfer to the ferry terminal in time for your departure. Available departure times: 10:00, 13:30, 17:30. Duration: approximately 4.5 hours. Note: there is no 17:30 bus on 24/12 and 31/12; and no 10:00 bus on 01/01.

Schooner Boat Trip. Departure time: 10:30. Duration: 5 hrs. Depart from the colonial harbour at Paraty for a scenic ride into Paraty Bay. Enjoy stops along the way at several of the most beautiful beaches and islands in the bay, surrounded by dense rainforest. There are four 40-minute stops at two beaches and two islands. Take advantage of these pristine natural wonders to swim, snorkel among colorful tropical fish, or sunbathe on a relaxing sandy beach. The exact locations vary for each tour depending on weather conditions and beach capacity; the tour could pass through the islands of Comprida, Algodão, Cotia and the beaches of Praia Vermelha, Praia da Lula, and Saco da Velha, among many others. Snacks included.

Transfer from Paraty to Sao Paulo by shuttle. Available departure times: 08:30, 13:30. Pick-up at your accommodation or meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Sao Paulo, where you will be dropped off at your next accommodation or meeting point.

The Hidden Gems of Sao Paulo walking tour with a local. Departure times: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00. Duration: 2 hrs. Find your way around São Paulo with a friendly local on an orientation tour and see the sights you want to see on a customized walk. Meet at the location where you are staying to familiarize yourself with the neighborhood. Learn about the best places to eat and buy groceries with a guide who is passionate about their city and eager to share tips and tricks to help you make the most of your stay. Discover the easiest ways to get around, along with the top things to see and do. Feel more confident navigating the city on your own by the end of your tour. Get to know São Paulo through the eyes of passionate locals; make your travel experience about the people, not just the places.

Transfer from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu by bus. Available departure times: 15:30, 16:00, 18:00, 18:30, 19:30, 20:00, 21:15. Duration: approximately 18.5 hours.

Argentina Iguazu Falls Day Trip (Bra to Arg). Departure time: 07:20. Duration: 10 hrs. A visit to the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls is a completely different experience than the Brazilian side and deserves a whole day. Walk along the man-made platforms and bridges that follow the contours of the river, taking you right up next to hundreds of waterfalls covering a 4-kilometer stretch. Iguazu Falls were created approximately 200 thousand years ago by a geological fault where the Iguazu and Parana Rivers come together, creating an 80-meter high cascade named 'Garganta del Diablo' or Devil's Throat. The falls stretch over 3 kilometers wide, making them taller than Niagara Falls and wider than Victoria Falls. The average flow of water is 1500 cubic meters per second; depending on water levels you can observe anywhere from 160 to 260 falls. The intensity produces a permanent fog with multiple rainbows. Start by walking down around the Circuito Inferior where several bridges take you right up next to the falls. Take the train to the Devil's Throat main falls where a man-made walkway leads you out over the river to look down into the Devil's Throat itself, a 90-meter high cascade over which 13,000 cubic meters plunge per second. An optional boat trip (available to purchase upon arrival), rafting, or hiking in the park are other ways to enjoy the day. Bring your camera, rain gear, and sunblock; bring your own snacks and water. If time allows on your way back to Puerto Iguazu, you may stop at the 3 frontiers overlook point where you can see Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil at the convergence of the Iguazu and Parana Rivers. A blue, green, and yellow obelisk represents the national colors of all 3 countries. This is also a great place to buy last-minute souvenirs.

Transfer from Puerto Iguazu to Buenos Aires by overnight bus. Available departure times: 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 14:50, 15:00. Duration: approximately 18 hours. Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Buenos Aires.

Free day. Enjoy a free day to experience Buenos Aires on your own.

Tango, Wine & Empanadas Experience. Departure time: 14:00. Duration: 2 hrs. Enjoy this activity in a studio in the Abasto area, starting with the history of the neighborhood and tango. Then take a one-hour tango class where you will learn the first steps or add to your dance knowledge. Finish with a wine tasting accompanied by empanadas, a typical combination of Buenos Aires gastronomy. Enjoy a moment of conversation and get advice to continue getting to know Buenos Aires. You will learn about tango and wines and try delicious empanadas. Take a souvenir bag with a surprise. Note: this experience includes alcohol; only guests who meet the legal drinking age will be served alcoholic beverages. The empanadas are prepared for tasting; vegetarian guests should let the operator know.