Starting in Buenos Aires, get a taste of South America as you explore Argentina’s capital, from the craft markets to the magical tango shows. Experience the breathtaking Iguazu Falls as you stand under one of the world’s most powerful and impressive waterfalls, before ending your tour in time to enjoy the world’s biggest party! Rio Carnival is world famous and the perfect time to get the face paint and feathers on to dance the night away.
We will try to run your tour as close to the itinerary as conditions will allow. On very rare occasions, local events may affect the way your itinerary operates. We ask for your flexibility and understanding in these situations.
Your Sambadrome ticket for Sector 11 is included in this package.
During Carnival in Rio de Janeiro most museums are closed, also ATMs can sometimes run out of cash. Try to get out cash when you first arrive.
Welcome to Buenos Aires and the start of your adventure!
Buenos Aires is known as the "Paris of South America" due to its lovely green parks, plazas and wide boulevards. Argentina’s capital city is a great destination for culture lovers, with the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes boasting an impressive collection including original works by Monet, Renoir and Cézanne. You can also learn about the national heroine ‘Evita’ at the Museo Eva Perón.
You are free to arrive at your leisure and start enjoying all the city has to offer. There will be a pre departure meeting tonight to meet your tour leader and group. Please check reception for details and timings.
Tango show & dinner – US$90 • Hop on/hop off bus – US$28 • Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes – Free
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel TWO or similar 
Today is free to further explore Buenos Aires. Wander around the variety of craft markets, where you may come across live bands, barbecues, make-shift bars and practising tango dancers for a truly atmospheric Latin-American experience. San Telmo is the best market for antiques, while the market at Recoleta has great hand-made crafts. No visit to Buenos Aires would be complete without a stroll around the upmarket boutiques and cafés of the Palermo district, and the contrasting bohemian barrio of La Boca, where inhabitants of the area used left-over paint from the nearby shipyards to paint their humble houses made of scrap metal in bright, block colours.
The city is also world-renowned for its incredible nightlife, with many nightclubs, bars, restaurants and cinemas open all night. For a great evening, you could see an authentic tango show in the city where the dance originated, and you can’t leave Buenos Aires without trying some of the best steaks in the world!
Tango show & dinner – US$90 • Hop on/hop off bus – US$28 • Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes – Free
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel TWO or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
We fly into Puerto Iguazu on the Argentinian side, visiting the famous Iguazú Falls - the most magnificent waterfalls in the world. Unlike most other waterfalls that have just one or two cataracts, at Iguazú Falls there are 275 cataracts in a magnificent 3 kilometre long U shape that we will visit from both sides. Visiting the Argentine side of the falls you can board a speed boat which will take you under the falls soaking you from head to toe, an optional adventure you'll never forget! On the Argentine side you'll also find the famous "Devil's Throat" where fourteen falls drop with such force that there is always a massive cloud of spray overhead. Following this we transfer to Brazil by land.
Visit Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Taroba Express or similar
Visiting the Brazilian side of the falls will give you a completely different perspective from the Argentine side. On the Brazilian side you can see the falls by walking through the rainforest and along catwalks above and below the rushing water. You can also visit the world's largest hydroelectric dam at Itaipu (optional) where you can learn more about the ecological issues faced during the dam's construction. There is also a very interesting bird park nearby, perfect for that must-have photo with a toucan!
Visit Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
Helicopter ride over the Falls – US$120 • Bird Park – US$14 • Rafain dinner and dance show – US$50 • Itaipu Dam, including transport, presentation film and tour around the engineering marvel – US$25 • Jungle 4WD and boat trips – US$12-60
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Taroba Express or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
This morning we fly to fantastic Rio de Janeiro where there are many things to see and do. You can also wander around the cobblestone streets of the hill-top neighbourhood of Santa Teresa. A walking tour of Rio's historic buildings is also a lovely way to pass an afternoon, or you may like to visit the Botanical Gardens or one of the famous beaches, such as Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon and relax a bit before the craziness of carnival!
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
Grab your masks, feathers, sequins and face paint and get ready for the start of your Carnival Experience! We will meet in the hotel reception at 5pm for our orientation walk. This is a chance to get all the insider tips from our team who know the city inside out! They will give you advice on when to use the metro, when to avoid it, which taxis are safe, good restaurants to try and where to find the best street parties, or as they are called in Rio, blocos! Blocos are one of the most exciting parts of the carnival celebrations with massive groups of revellers, all in costume, parading through the city, dancing singing and soaking up the atmosphere. We will run help desks at the hotel during the day, every day of carnival, the team are there to answer any questions, book excursions and provide advice on what events are on during your time in the city.
Orientation Walk & Welcome Dinner
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
1 Breakfast(s), 1 Dinner(s)
This morning we will meet in reception for your included city tour. We have an exciting day ahead visiting the famous Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer), driving through the arty Santa Tereza district, visiting the amazing colourful Lapa Steps, seeing the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, an incredible triangular Cathedral with beautiful stained glass windows, and of course we will take cables cars up the Sugar Loaf mountain for spectacular views across the city. After that you will have time to relax take in the ambiance of this stunning coastal city! This is one of the best nights to simply enjoy the atmosphere of Rio Carnival and attend a few blocos.
Rio City Tour
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Sunday Night is Sambadrome Night – the true highlight of Rio Carnival!! Carnival festivities are in full swing and your tour leader will show you the best places to buy costumes and all the accessories you might need to look your best! Afterwards, why not lunch at one of Rio’s many steakhouses, for an authentic all-you-can-eat rodizio feast, or make your way back to the beach for some rest and relaxation to prepare yourself for the high energy of the Sambadrome parade?
This evening, we will meet in the hotel reception for our transfers to the Sambadrome. The private van transfers will be much more comfortable that the crowded metro and you can save your energy for the night ahead! Please check the notices in the hotel or with the help desk to confirm the time we will meet. Get ready for the night of your life with singing, dancing, drumming and the most spectacular parade you will ever see!!!
Sambadrome Sector 11 Ticket
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Enjoy a lie in after the excitement of the Sambadrome. Relax today and visit some of the beaches Rio is so famous for! Each beach has its own personality – Flamengo is the place to go to relax and enjoy the sun, head to Copacabana for some beach volleyball and football with the locals, and the chic Ipanema for a little taste of how the rich and famous spend their time in Rio. Or head to the famous ‘Beatles bloco’ , officially known as the Bloco do Sargento Piminta, which is usually held on this Monday starting in the early afternoon.
Hang-gliding – BR$720 • Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour – BR$200 • Beaches – Free
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Today is a free day to enjoy the city and some of the blocos, or do some more site seeing as the city has so much to offer!
Hang-gliding – BR$720 • Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour – BR$200 • Beaches – Free
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Spend ticking off your last must-do activities in Rio.
1 night(s) in hotels at Hotel Regina or similar
1 Breakfast(s)
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
Your Rio Carnival experience ends today after breakfast. If you have extra time to enjoy Rio our team will be happy to assist with more suggestions for exploring the city.
1 Breakfast(s)
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| Min - Max (Persons) | Adult Price |
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