Tour Description
Explore Argentina & Brazil
Discover Argentina and Brazil in 12 unforgettable days! Begin in Buenos Aires, a cosmopolitan city with French-inspired architecture, Italian-influenced cuisine, and a vibrant cultural scene of art, music, theater, dance, and gastronomy. Wander charming neighborhoods, enjoy lively tango shows, and taste local flavors. Continue to Mendoza’s vineyards, marvel at the natural wonders of Iguazú, and conclude your journey in Rio de Janeiro, soaking in the city’s energy, iconic sights, and stunning beaches for a perfect finale.
Meet Your Travel Advisor
Melanie
Senior Travel Advisor
- melanie@sierratours.io
- +51991658730
- Group Travel Division, Latin America
- Spanish
Melanie is a Latin America expert with extensive experience as both a travel agent and tour leader. Having traveled widely across the continent, she has a deep understanding of its culture, history, and geography. Passionate about creating unforgettable journeys, Melanie is committed to delivering personalized service to each of her clients.
Explore Argentina and Brazil in 12 Days
Discover Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Iguazú, and Rio de Janeiro on a private guided journey. Explore the historic streets of Buenos Aires, sip world-class wines in Mendoza, marvel at the breathtaking Iguazú Falls, and finish in Rio de Janeiro with its iconic beaches, lively culture, and stunning views a journey full of unforgettable experiences.
Itinerary
Experience 12 unforgettable days through Argentina and Brazil. Start in dynamic Buenos Aires, exploring historic plazas, vibrant neighborhoods, tango culture, and world‑class cuisine. Continue to Mendoza, where you’ll visit vineyards and enjoy tastings in the heart of Argentina’s wine region. Then journey to Iguazú Falls, one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders, with time to explore its powerful cascades and lush rainforest. The adventure concludes in Rio de Janeiro, a city of stunning landscapes, iconic beaches, and lively culture, offering unforgettable views and memorable experiences at every turn.
Description
Welcome to Argentina! Begin your journey in vibrant Buenos Aires, where European elegance meets Latin passion. Known as the Paris of South America, the city enchants with French-style architecture, Italian-inspired cuisine, and a rich cultural scene of art, music, theater, and dance. Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay at Hotel Anselmo or similar. In the morning, explore the historic Plaza de Mayo, visiting the Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Cabildo, followed by a scenic walk along Avenida de Mayo. In the afternoon, wander the charming streets of San Telmo, enjoy lunch at the famous San Telmo Market, browse antique stalls, and watch lively street performances on cobblestone streets. In the evening, experience an unforgettable tango show with dinner at a traditional tango house. Optional: conclude the night with a relaxing stroll through the modern waterfront district of Puerto Madero.
Highlights
- Arrival to Buneos Aires internation airport
Description
Immerse yourself in the heart of Buenos Aires with a 4-hour private tour led by an English-speaking guide. Stroll through historic San Telmo, admire the iconic Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, and explore the colorful La Boca district, including Caminito Street – the birthplace of tango. Enhance your evening with the optional Tango Show & Dinner at La Ventana, where you’ll witness a captivating performance by two live tango orchestras, four couples of dancers, singers, and traditional Altiplano & Malambo music. Savor a 3-course international dinner featuring gourmet starters, homemade pasta, exclusive charcoal-grilled mains, desserts, and two drinks per person. Convenient city centre pick-up ensures a seamless, unforgettable experience of Buenos Aires’ culture and passion.
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- 4-hour private Buenos Aires city tour
- Explore San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, and Casa Rosada
- Visit La Boca and colorful Caminito Street
- Optional tango show at La Ventana
- 3-course dinner with drinks included
- Live tango orchestras, dancers, and singers
Description
Enjoy a leisurely day in Buenos Aires at your own pace. Explore charming neighborhoods, vibrant streets, local cafés, boutique shops, and serene parks. For a deeper cultural experience, take the optional Pampas & San Antonio de Areco Day Tour. After a 1.5-hour drive, arrive in San Antonio de Areco and discover historic streets, artisan workshops, and the renowned Draghi Silverware Museum. Continue to the exclusive Estancia Ombú de Areco to enjoy empanadas, a traditional barbecue, and authentic gaucho activities including horseback riding, carriage rides, folk music, and skill demonstrations. In summer, relax at the estancia pool before returning to Buenos Aires for a memorable day blending culture, cuisine, and adventure.
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Leisure day in Buenos Aires
- Explore local neighborhoods, cafés, and parks
- Optional Pampas & Estancia Ombú de Areco tour
- Traditional Argentine barbecue and empanadas
- Horseback riding, carriage rides, and gaucho skills
- Folk music and cultural immersion at the Estancia
Description
Upon arrival in Mendoza, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our local representative and transferred to the NH Mendoza Cordillera, where you will enjoy a 3-night stay. Nestled in the historic center, the hotel is within walking distance of the main square, top shopping streets, restaurants, and the financial district. It serves as the perfect base to explore Mendoza’s surrounding vineyards, renowned for producing exceptional Malbec wines. Mendoza attracts adventure enthusiasts with activities like mountaineering, hiking, and rafting, while wine lovers can delight in tours and tastings at over a thousand vineyards in the region. Your hotel offers bright, spacious, and soundproofed rooms with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and some rooms with stunning views of Plaza de San Martín. Enjoy the elegant restaurant’s fusion of Argentine and Spanish cuisine, unwind by the outdoor swimming pool, or maintain your routine in the free gym.
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Arrival in Mendoza and transfer to NH Cordillera
- Centrally located, close to shops, restaurants, and main square
- Comfortable, soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi
- Access to outdoor swimming pool and free gym
- Elegant restaurant serving Argentine-Spanish fusion cuisine
- Gateway to Mendoza vineyards and adventurous activities
Accommodation
Description
A visit to Mendoza would not be complete without discovering the world-famous wine region surrounding the city. This half-day experience is ideal for travelers staying in downtown Mendoza who wish to explore the local wine culture in a relaxed and authentic way. The excursion takes you to the renowned Maipú wine region, home to traditional wineries with strong reputations in Argentina’s wine industry. During the tour, you will visit two boutique wineries where specialized staff will guide you through the winemaking process, from grape harvest to bottling. Guests will learn about production techniques and enjoy wine tastings that showcase the diversity and identity of Mendoza wines. The experience also includes a visit to a small olive oil factory, where you will discover the production of one of Mendoza’s most important agricultural products and enjoy tastings of local olive oils and regional specialties. This excursion is perfect for couples, families, and wine lovers seeking an accessible and enriching introduction to Mendoza’s wine culture.
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Visit boutique wineries in Maipú
- Wine tasting experience
- Learn about wine production
- Visit a traditional olive oil factory
- Guided tour with transfers included
- Perfect introduction to Mendoza’s wine culture
Accommodation
Description
Embark on an unforgettable bicycle tour through the vineyards of Mendoza’s Uco Valley, home to the highest vineyards in the world. Starting at Masi Tupungato, explore its botanical garden, marvel at the biodiversity, and enjoy a tasting of their exceptional organic wines. Continue to Andeluna Winery, a stunning colonial-style estate surrounded by mountains and endless vineyards, where you’ll savor an unstructured lunch and taste full-bodied wines crafted from Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Torrontés. This private full-day tour, available from Tuesday to Sunday, includes private transfers with a bilingual guide, bicycle rental, winery visits, tastings, and lunch. Enjoy the perfect combination of adventure, wine culture, and breathtaking landscapes in one of Argentina’s most celebrated wine regions.
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Private bicycle tour through Uco Valley vineyards
- Visit Masi Tupungato’s botanical garden and tasting of organic wines
- Explore Andeluna Winery with unstructured lunch
- Taste world-class wines including Malbec, Cabernet, and Torrontés
- Stunning mountain and vineyard landscapes
- Private transfers with bilingual guide for a seamless experience
Accommodation
Description
Upon arrival in Iguazú, our local representative will welcome you and transfer you to the exquisite Yvy Hotel de Selva, your serene sanctuary for the next three nights. Nestled within the Iryapu Rainforest, this luxurious hotel offers 3 hectares of lush, tropical vegetation, creating a private oasis where nature and comfort merge seamlessly. Iguazú, a natural wonder visited by over a million travelers each year, will captivate you with its awe-inspiring falls, four times the length of Niagara. The Iguazú River plunges over 70 meters into a dramatic canyon, releasing tons of water into a magical tropical setting. From the moment you arrive, Yvy Hotel de Selva places you in the heart of this natural masterpiece, offering unparalleled access to adventure, relaxation, and the unforgettable beauty of one of the world’s most spectacular destinations.
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Transfer to Yvy Hotel de Selva upon arrival in Iguazú
- Stay amidst 3 hectares of pristine Iryapu Rainforest
- Easy access to the majestic Iguazú Falls
- Immersive natural environment ideal for relaxation and exploratio
- Unique combination of luxury, comfort, and tropical scenery
- Opportunity to spot exotic flora and fauna within the hotel’s private reserve
Accommodation
Description
Argentine side of waterfalls / FD Shared - Spanish/English-speaking Guide |NP Entrance Fee Included | Minimum: 2 paxs Located inside the Iguazú National Park you will find more than 200 waterfalls, from 30 to 80mts high, which all together are called to be the “Iguazú Falls”. The Argentine side of the falls is divided into 3 trails (Upper, inferior and Devils Throat). This tour take you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park. It preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and other mammals all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna. The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park. We start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the tour with the Lower Trail, from where we can see among others, the ” Two sisters Falls”, the “Bossetti Fall”, the “Hidden Fall”, a panoramic view of “San Martin island ” and the “Union Fall”. Later we walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic “San Martin Fall” from where we have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls. Finally, we go with the Train of the Jungle up to “Devil’s Throat” station. From there, after 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, we come to the spectacular “Devil’s Throat”, where the Iguazu river speaks with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. Schedule: Approximate pick up 07:30 – 08:00Approximate drop off 16:00 – 17:00 Note: all timetables will be reconfirmed at destination.OPTIONAL: Great Adventure /Shared - Pax under 12 Not allowed | Spanish-English | Physical restrictions applyThis trip is the perfect combination; river navigation and jungle safari. The Great Adventure is unique, and combines the whole essence of the Iguazu National Park in one ride: the jungle and the waterfalls.It is offered daily every full hour, and the departures are from our Head Office or The Visitors Center. It starts by entering the jungle from the “Sendero Yacaratía” trail with special transportation that allows a panoramic view of the environment along with experienced guides that give a lot of explanations as well as the legend of this spectacular place. After an 8 km truck ride, we arrive at the Puerto Macuco Base, which is 100 meters away from the Infirmary and Service Station, and 100.meters of stairs ahead is the floating platform where the second part of this ride begins. With motor-boats, we take visitors 6 km through the Canyon of the Iguazu River, until the falls, from these total, 2 km are river rapids. After enjoying the view from the calm side of San Martin Island we sail to the “Tres Mosqueteros” waterfall, at that point, the Brazilian and Argentinean sides and the Devil’s Throat can be clearly appreciated. After that, we sail along the shore of the island until we get to the most exciting part where we face the San Martin waterfall, a wonderful and unforgettable experience, for it’s the largest waterfall any motor-boat can approach safely. The landing is at the base of the lower circuit where visitors reintegrate the trails.The Great Adventure demands skills that imply limitations to access it. Here are exposed in a general manner the capabilities needed under normal conditions and to cope with an emergency:- Have full autonomy.- Withstand impacts and other sudden movements.- Going up and down to 300 mts of stairs.- Climbing and clinging to rocks with upper and lower limbs.- Achieve balance on uneven surfaces and leverage with both feet.- Listen, see and understand rescue instructions.- Verbally describe your status and location.- Re-transmit rescue instructions to other passengers.- Transship to another boat.- Hold your breath under the mist of the falls.- Stand high acute stress.Therefore, for safety reasons, people who have the following permanent or temporary limitations will not be permitted to make the excursion with the clear purpose of avoiding worse from happening to the people involved; the rest of the passengers and the crew:- People with motor and visceral disabilities (including type 1 diabetes)- People with sensory disability- Pregnant women and children under 12All the detailed requirements are part of the body of law established in the concession contract with the National Parks Administration which includes the safety rules of: Navigation established by the Prefectura Naval Argentina, of Accessibility established by the Agencia Nacional de Discapacidad and the Consumer’s Protection Law established in the National Law N° 24240; all referred to transported passengers and the boat crew.
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Iguazu Falls
- Great Adventure
Description
Brazilian side of waterfalls / HD Private - English-speaking Guide |NP Entrance Fee Included Once inside the park, visitors will be astonished by its neatness, beauty and extension (175.000 has). Also the same as in the National Park of Argentina, you will find a great bio-diversity. For sure nature will welcome them with fantastic colorful butterfly’s, which are a delight to watch as they fly in hundreds, offering a great natural show. Due to the fact that 80% of the falls belong to Argentina, the Brazilian park has to offer only one walking trail, of about 1000m of length. From this trail you will have the best panoramic views, of all of the falls from both countries. Located at the end of this trail, there is an elevator, which offers a wonderful view of the Brazilian park, and the “Floreano” fall. For sure one of the most beautiful views in this park. Transfer Iguazu Hotel (Arg) - Foz Airport (IGU) / Private - Only DriverRIO DE JANEIRO Stunning natural attractions, the spontaneity and hospitality of the local people, who turn everything into a party, and world-famous landmarks. This is what makes Rio de Janeiro an incomparable and unforgettable destination. With more than 450 years of history, it is the combination of its geographical features (the sea, the mountains, the forests) with the human presence that makes Rio de Janeiro a unique city. Upon arrival, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel Windsor Excelsior Copacabana for 3 night/s.Standard Room
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Iguazu Falls
- Rio de Janeiro
Description
Corcovado / HD Shared - Spanish/Portuguese/English-speaking Guide and train includedThe visitor will be able to see the most beautiful postcard of Rio de Janeiro: the statue of Christ the Redeemer on the Corcovado Mountain. The tour starts in the district of Cosme Velho, from where you will take the train that cuts through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, on a beautiful journey. From the top there is a beautiful view of the city, including the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of the south zone, and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The statue located 710 meters above sea level was inaugurated in 1931.Approximate duration: 4 hours (Daily AM & PM departures) NOTES:- Regular Base (minimum 1 passenger) Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and English.- Private Base: Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and English.- Includes: Train ticket.
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro
- Corcovado
Description
Sugar Loaf Mount and City tour/ HD Shared - Spanish/Portuguese/English-speaking GuideThis tour begins with a panoramic tour of the city center, highlighting the pyramid-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, with an internal diameter of 96 meters and a height of 80 meters. From downtown, the tour continues through Flamengo Park, heading to the Urca neighborhood, home to one of the city's greatest symbols, which shares with Corcovado the title of tourist attraction with a breathtaking view of Rio. It was at the foot of Cerro de Urca, which in the Tupi language means high, pointed, and isolated mountain, that the city of Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1565 by Estácio de Sá. The visit to Sugarloaf Mountain is done in two stages by a cable car suspended by steel cables. The first stage connects Vermelha Beach to Cerro de Urca, located at an altitude of 215 meters, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Flamengo Park, Corcovado, and the Rio-Niterói Bridge. From Urca Hill, the second stage of the trip begins, heading to Sugarloaf Mountain, at an altitude of 395 meters, where you can see Copacabana Beach, Santa Cruz Fortress, and some of Niterói's beaches from a unique angle.NOTES:- Tour available only for passengers staying at hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon- Regular basis (minimum 1 passenger) - Languages: Spanish and Portuguese - Private basis: Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and English- Includes: Transportation, Sugarloaf Mountain ticket- Does not include: Lunch and optional tours- For Carnival, New Year's Eve, and other events, please check the days and hours of operation.
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Brazil
- Sugar Loaf Mount
- City Tour
Description
Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the airport.Continue your journey with an optional extension to Manaus or Ilha Grande.
Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Rio de Janeiro
Travel package information
This information outlines the itinerary, highlighting what's included and what's not, along with key details such as a travel essentials list, departure date, travel duration, best time to travel, price, payment terms, group size, and other important facts, helping travelers fully understand the package and know what to expect during their trip.
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Meals and beverages as specified in the program
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Taxes, tourist fees, and entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
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Guided excursions with English-speaking guides
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24/7 service and assistance throughout the entire journey
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Personal expenses and additional hotel services
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Tips for guides, drivers, and restaurant staff (unless otherwise stated)
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Frequently Asked Questions - Tours
The FAQ section addresses common queries about the travel package, including key details such as the itinerary, what's included and excluded, payment terms, group size, departure dates, and other important information, ensuring travelers have all the necessary details to prepare for their trip.
International flights are not included unless specified. Domestic flights may be included depending on the destination and itinerary.
Hotels are pre-selected for quality and location, but if you have a preference or request, let us know—we'll do our best to accommodate.
Yes, the package includes guided group tours with experienced, English-speaking (and sometimes bilingual) guides.
This is a set package, but minor adjustments may be possible for an extra cost. For full flexibility, consider a tailor-made trip.
Breakfast is not included on international travel or arrival days. During the tour, breakfast is included only when explicitly stated in the itinerary. Any additional meals, including lunch or dinner, are provided only if clearly specified in the tour program.
Groups usually include 10–16 travelers. Some transportation services (like buses or boats) may accommodate more.
Yes, we strongly recommend travel insurance to cover medical needs, trip cancellations, and other unexpected situations.
We'll provide a packing list tailored to your trip, but basics include comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sun protection, and a reusable water bottle.
Yes, airport transfers are typically included, but please confirm with your booking to ensure coverage for both arrival and departure.
The package includes 4-star hotel accommodations with breakfast, guided group tours, transfers, entrance fees as per the itinerary, and some meals (as specified).
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