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7 Day Argentina and Brazil Highlights
Highlights: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro
Trip start: Buenos Aires
Trip end: Rio de Janeiro
* GBP per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Experience an unforgettable adventure to Argentina and Brazil- with a private guided city tour of Buenos Aires to start things off. Fly to the city of Iguazu- famous for its thunderous and magnificent falls. View the falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Arrive into Rio de Janeiro where the city will welcome you with open arms. A private guided tour will allow you to get to know the city better before heading off for a full day tour of Corcovado and Sugarloaf- visiting the Christ Statue. Note: A valid passport is required for all American or Canadians citizens, including children, intending to visit Brazil. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. There have been cases where citizens were refused entry for not having the six-month validity. In addition, all Americans & Canadians are required to have a valid Brazilian Visa prior to their arrival in Brazil, and the visa must be used within 90 days of issuance. Otherwise, they will be refused entry into the country. For other nationalities it is the traveler's responsibility to check with the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil and its consulates for up-to-date information.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Buenos Aires
  • Meet and Greet
  • Buenos Aires: Transfer - Private - Airport (International) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Reciprocity Tax (Not Included)
  • Private - 1/2 d Panoramic City Tour - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
NH Crillon
(Alt: Melia Buenos Aires)
(Alt: NH Lancaster) (B)
Day 2
Buenos Aires
  • Breakfast (included)
  • At Leisure
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Private - Tango Show & Dinner - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
NH Crillon
(Alt: Melia Buenos Aires)
(Alt: NH Lancaster) (B)
Day 3
Iguazu Falls
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Transfer - Private - Airport (Domestic) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Air - Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls [Direct Areolineas - (1.45 hr)] - Economy
  • Iguazu Falls: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Guide/Driver(Argentine Side)
  • Private - 1/2 d Brazilian Falls - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
Amerian Portal del Iguazu (B)
Day 4
Iguazu Falls
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Private - 1/2 d Argentine Falls - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Amerian Portal del Iguazu
(Alt: ) (B)
Day 5
Rio de Janeiro
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Foz do Iguaçu: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Air - Foz do Iguaçu - Rio de Janeiro [Direct - (1.5 hr)] - Economy
  • Rio de Janeiro: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Porto Bay Rio Internacional (B)
Day 6
Rio de Janeiro
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Private - Corcovado & Sugarloaf (with Lunch) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Continuation of day tour
  • Dinner (not included)
Porto Bay Rio Internacional (B)
Day 7
Rio de Janeiro
  • Breakfast (included)
  • Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Kensington Cares - 2
Depart (Int`l Airport) 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata. The city has a spectacular legacy of architecture and parks, and its citizens consider themselves European. It is famous for the tango, superb restaurants, and the best shopping on the continent. The city has numerous museums related to history, and art in its many forms; fine, modern, decorative, popular, sacred and arts and crafts, as well as theatre and popular music. It is also known for its preserved homes of noted art collectors, writers, composers and artists.

Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locating your vehicle.

Enjoy a private airport (International) transfer with professional driver and English speaking Guide.

Upon arrival by air in to Buenos Aires' International Airport (Ezeiza/EZE), Americans and Canadians are required to pay a reciprocity fee of $131 USD for Americans and $70 USD for Canadians. Other nationalities will vary. Upon payment for Americans, cash (Argentine Pesos or American Dollars), credit card or travelers checks, a receipt will be stapled at the back of your passport and is valid for the duration of the passport. Subject to change without notice. For Canadians, the reciprocity tax will be valid for one entry only. Please consult with the Argentine consulate for full details.

Buenos Aires is where it all happens, and we want you to immerse yourself in its beauty, history, and sheer radiance. Enjoy a private guided, half-day panoramic tour, discovering the rich parks and open spaces of the Northern Neighborhood and the eye-catching buildings and grounds of Palermo and Recoleta, in the comfort of a private vehicle. After being picked up from your hotel, you'll be driven to the Obelisk; a distinct symbol of the city. After that, you will visit different squares such as Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martín, Plaza del Congreso and some of the main avenues such as Corrientes, de Mayo, and 9 de Julio. Enjoy views in the historical neighborhoods of La Boca, San Telmo, Montserrat and the elegant neighborhoods of Palermo, Recoleta, and the modern Puerto Madero. Breathe in the fresh air as you pass through parks such as Lezama, Tres de Febrero and the Ecological Reserve. En route you will also get to visit financial and commercial areas and Soccer Stadiums. At the end of your tour you will be dropped back at your hotel.

The Hotel NH Crillon makes its presence known in Buenos Aires, with pronounced architecture that embodies the growth and history of Argentina's character. The hotel rooms promises comfort and cleanliness, with a mostly modern design. Friendly service and gourmet cuisine is offered at the hotel restaurant and bar.

Overnight at NH Crillon.


Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
La Boca
La Boca
NH Crillon, Buenos Aires
NH Crillon, Buenos Aires
Day 2 Buenos Aires

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

A visit to Buenos Aires would be incomplete without a tango show. Watch as professional tango dancers take the room by storm, whipping feet, hair, dresses and heels along the floor and enchanting the audience with the romance and heat of this dance. The Argentine Tango has drawn its influences from all regions and settings, and is famous for its intermingling of styles and fusions of world dance techniques. Embrace this authentic dance in the place where it originated, as you enjoy dinner and drinks.

Enjoy the unique sexual magnetism of the Tango performed by some of the best tango dancers and singers. Its origins are traced back to the 1880’s, and its birthplace is the suburbs: which accounts for its deep malevolent, sexual, passionate and troublemaker contents. Tango is – since its origins – a vital expression mixed up with a particular form of breathing, dressing, talking, and loving of the “porteños” that creates a new type of style: the Tango Style. Taste the most delightful typical Argentine and international dishes, the specialty are prime beef, with the best local wines in a charming atmosphere with excellent service. A superb orchestra will help you discover the secret of the music of Buenos Aires while you watch. At the end of the evening, you will be returned to your hotel.

Overnight at NH Crillon.


Tango Dancers
Tango Dancers
Day 3 Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls are located on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones. The waterfall system consists of 275 falls along 2.7 kilometres (1.67 miles) of the Iguazu River. Some of the individual falls are up to 82 metres (269 ft) in height, though the majority are about 64 metres (210 ft). The Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat), a U-shaped 150-metre-wide and 700-metre-long (490 by 2300 feet) cliff, is the most impressive of all, and marks the border between Argentina and Brazil.

Enjoy a private airport transfer with a professional driver and English speaking Guide.

Fly from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls. The direct flight is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. (Please note that flights are subject to changes based on availability).

Enjoy a private airport transfer in Iguazu in the company of an English speaking Guide, and a private vehicle with a professional driver.

Enjoy a half day private guided tour to explore the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls. After being picked up at your hotel, you will pass over the border and into the Brazilian National Park side of the falls. You will get the chance to see some handmade products from Brazil before a short drive through a subtropical jungle, with fantastic palm trees and lianas. When you arrive at the beginning of the path, the enormous Iguazú Falls emerge in front of you, with a unique panoramic view that conveys their spectacular magnificence. Walk along the 1,200 meters of the footbridge to a different side of the fallsm, which is an even more incredible view than the first. You will discover that these new falls, although they belong to Argentina, can only be seen from the Brazilian side. Take a panoramic elevator to get a more impressive sight of the Iguazú Falls. At the end of the tour you will be brought back to your hotel. NOTE: A Brazilian Visa is required for all travelers wishing to enjoy the Brazilian side of the falls tour - this visa is the traveler's responsibility.

The Amerian Portal del Iguazu is seated only 100 meters from the three borders landmark near the Iguazu Falls, and welcomes visitors from across the world to share in its hospitality. The 102 rooms are comfortable and include mini bars. 24 hour room service is available as well as 2 onsite restaurants and bars, with gourmet and casual offerings. Take a trip to the falls, or stick around at the hotel and steam up in the sauna and Jacuzzi.

Overnight at Amerian Portal del Iguazu.


Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls
Brazillian Falls
Brazillian Falls
Amerian Portal del Iguazu Exterior
Amerian Portal del Iguazu Exterior
Day 4 Iguazu Falls

Experience the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls from Misiones, the area which borders Brazil. After being picked up by your private vehicle, professional driver and English speaking Guide, you will be transferred to Iguassu Park to take a train to the walkways. Marvel at the Iguassu Falls as you make your way along the walkway system. Stop by "Devil's Throat" and get up close to the Falls. On the way home, you may like to visit the Argentine shopping district and the 3-borders point where Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay meet before you are dropped back at your hotel.

Overnight at Amerian Portal del Iguazu.


Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls "Devil`s Throat"
Day 5 Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the second major city of Brazil, behind São Paulo. The city delights people with its scenery, hospitality and infectious cheerfulness. The "Wonderful City" famous all over the world for its beautiful beaches, curvaceous geography and the way of life of its people - welcomes visitors with open arms and offers an infinite number of attractions throughout the year. Known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, beaches, Rio de Janeiro is a perfect destination for relaxation and entertainment.

Enjoy a private airport transfer with private vehicle and professional driver.

Fly from Foz do Iguacu directly to Rio de Janeiro. Flights are subject to availability. Total travel time is approximately 1.5 hours.

Meet your personal driver and guide for an airport transfer.

A safe and welcoming haven in Rio de Janeiro, the Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel sits directly on the popular Copacabana beach. Each of the 117 rooms embraces views of the beach, sea, and sea front promenade. Enjoy the comforts of individual verandas and en suite bathrooms. Dine in elegance or casually, enjoying stunning views of the beach and sea. An array of local specialties is served alongside international favourites. In your free time, take a jog on the beach, or simply sit by the rooftop pool and sip on a cocktail as the sun sets over the sea.

Overnight at Porto Bay Rio Internacional.


Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Portobay Rio Internacional
Portobay Rio Internacional
Day 6 Rio de Janeiro

Enjoy a full day private excursion with your own vehicle, professional driver and English speaking guide visiting Corcovado and Sugarloaf. After being picked up from your hotel, you can enjoy a Panoramic city tour by car, passing by the main monuments such as Sambódromo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Cinelandia Square with its Municipal Theatre, National Library and the Fine Art Museum, to name but a few. Arriving at the Sugar Loaf, you can take a cable car to get to the summit where you will have one of the most fantastic panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro. From here, the stop on the tour is Cosme Velho district, a traditional neighborhood in the Southern part of Rio de Janeiro which houses the picturesque Largo do Boticário - a small square enclosed by several neo-colonial style houses, built in the 1920s. (The houses were constructed using materials from much older buildings in the city's Centro district which had been demolished). Here, you can take a train up to the Corcovado Mountain, through the Atlantic rainforests of Tijuca to see the famous Christ The Redeemer statue and admire the fantastic panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro below. Before returning to the hotel, you will be taken for a visit to São Conrado beach to observe the famous hang gliders flying over the beach. You will no doubt enjoy the hosted lunch during the day and at day's end, having seen all of the sights; you will be brought back to your hotel.

Overnight at Porto Bay Rio Internacional.


Famous Christ Statue
Famous Christ Statue
Day 7 Rio de Janeiro

Meet your personal driver and guide for an airport transfer.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).


Kensington Cares
Kensington Cares

Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.