9 Days from $5,290 USD / person
Argentina and Brazil: Classic Cities and Falls
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – 4
International Arrival
Your guide will meet you at Buenos Aires airport and accompany you to Buenos Aires hotel in a private vehicle
3 Nights
Buenos Aires
Spread along the western shore of the Río de la Plata in eastern Argentina, Buenos Aires has served as the country’s federal capital since 1880 and remains its cultural and political heart. Grand Belle Époque boulevards, ornate European-influenced architecture and a vibrant street life shaped by successive waves of Italian, Spanish and Jewish immigration give the city a character unlike anywhere else in South America.
Each neighborhood feels like a world unto itself. Tree-lined avenues in Recoleta are lined with grand historic palaces and marble mausoleums, while the cobblestone streets of San Telmo wind past antique shops, galleries and artisan studios. In La Boca, brightly painted timber-and-metal façades reflect the neighborhood’s colorful immigrant heritage. Across the city, chef-driven parrillas serve Argentina’s celebrated beef, paired with generous pours of Malbec from Mendoza.
As night falls the city shifts, as hidden milongas draw seasoned dancers and curious newcomers into low-lit rooms, where the bandoneón sets the emotional pulse of the night. Here, tango is more than a performance: it is a language of intimacy and improvisation, carrying longing, grief, humor and joy across worn wooden floors.
Beyond its iconic neighborhoods and nightlife, Buenos Aires’ bookshops, cafés and plazas call for you to linger. This is a city where history and reinvention coexist, and where the boundary between everyday life and culture is often wonderfully blurred.
Hotel options
LOI Suites Recoleta Hotel – Opt 1
Room
Studio Junior
Meals
Room Only
Style
International
Algodon Mansion – Opt 2
Room
Recoleta Suite
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Day 4 – 6
Transfer to Airport
Flight from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú
Your guide will meet you at the Puerto Iguazú airport and accompany you to your hotel in a private vehicle
2 Nights
Puerto Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú on the Argentinean side and Foz do Iguacu on the Brazilian side are not just the gateways to the breathtakingly beautiful and awe inspiring waterfalls, but are also the nearest cities to the intersection of the borders of three countries that include Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. The main attraction of this region is and remains, the National Park, with its amazing 270 waterfalls. The variety of the beautiful sub-tropical flora and fauna of this region makes it even more appealing to tourists from all over.
Hotel options
Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru – Opt 1
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Room Only
Style
International
Meliá Iguazú – Opt 2
Room
Deluxe Falls View
Meals
Breakfast
Style
International
Day 6 – 9
Transfer from Puerto Iguazu Hotel to Airport
Flight from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro
Transfer to Hotel with guide
3 Nights
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janiero’s famous icons include Copacabana, Sugar Loaf, Samba, Ipanema, Caipirinha cocktails, beach culture and of course the magnificent subtropical rainforests. Brimming with vitality and life, there has never been a better time to explore the beauty and energy of Brazil’s unofficial capital.
Hotel options
PortoBay – Opt 1
Room
Superior Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
International
Belmond Copacabana Palace – Opt 2
Room
Deluxe Ocean View
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Heritage
Transfer to Airport with guide
International Departure
Price & Inclusions
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
Price Includes
- Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
- Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
- Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
- Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
- Tips and personal expenses
- Visa and tourism fees
- Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
- International airfare
What Our Guests Say
“This was our second vacation working with Enchanting Travels – both experiences have been fabulous. For our most recent vacation to Brazil, our agent Bo was fantastic. We worked together to develop our itinerary and his suggestions were perfect, from the hotels, guides, transportation, to the activities and restaurants. We will be working with Enchanting Travels for our future vacations/adventures. ”
March 2025 Rating 5/5
“We’re very appreciative of the efforts of Alison Felfoldi and Camila Corvalan at Enchanting Travels in arranging a recent trip for us to Iguazu Falls and Patagonia. Alison gently helped us set realistic itinerary expectations, listened to our excursion and lodging preferences, and developed plans for a trip that included hiking, horseback riding and boat tours. Each leg of the trip was seamless and relaxed, and was laid out clearly in the Trip Agent app. Camila checked with us daily during our trip. This was our 2nd time using Enchanting Travels, and we felt well taken care of both times.”
January 2025 Rating 5/5
“We had such an amazing experience using Enchanting Travels for a recent trip we took to Buenos Aires. Every detail was covered and the hotels, activities, drivers and guides were excellent. It was a perfect vacation and would definitely use Enchanting Travels for future travels.”
March 2025 Rating 5/5
“Enchanting Travels curated a 10 day private tour of northern Chile and Argentina for me. The planning took in all my requests, but they made suggestions for what to cut out when not everything was possible. I had a local concierge during the tour always available by WhatsApp. When an airline postponed my flight twice and I lost a half day of touring, he took care of everything and all I had to do was keep in contact by WhatsApp and do what he told me to do. I never could have handled it all on my own. I experienced everything as planned. I highly recommend Enchanting Travels!”
November 2025 Rating 5/5
“I highly recommend Enchanting Travels. Service was outstanding from planning through execution, with great communication throughout. Our travel consultant was thorough and inventive, providing excellent options after our initial talk. Our trip coordinator was equally terrific, offering timely advice and local recommendations that truly bore fruit. We could always count on their responsive support both before and during our journey. We’ll use Enchanting Travels again.”
August 2025 Rating 5/5
“Enchanting Travels helped us prepare a dream itinerary for our adventure trip to Buenos Aires. Every detail was perfectly planned and they provided personal support throughout the entire process. The hotels, activities, drivers and guides were all excellent.”
March 2025 Rating 5/5
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