Argentina to Brazil Discovery Holiday

Fly from the UK to Buenos Aires.

Arrive in Argentina’s charismatic capital and transfer to Palo Santo Hotel, your home for three nights with breakfast included. Located in the heart of Palermo Hollywood, this eco-conscious hotel offers sleek, contemporary rooms and a rooftop terrace perfect for sunset drinks. Enjoy the Argentine icons in its décor and easy access to cafes, art galleries, and wine bars.

Spend your first full day on a privately guided city tour, taking in historic San Telmo, grand Recoleta and the colourful La Boca district. In the evening, enjoy an authentic tango show with dinner in a traditional venue. On Day 3, explore at your own pace or opt for a cooking workshop with a local chef. Want to personalise your time here? Add a tango lesson or a private cooking class for a truly immersive Buenos Aires experience.

Want to linger longer? Ask us about adding a day to soak up the city’s charm.

Fly to Posadas and transfer to the remote estancia Rincon del Socorro for three nights, on a full board basis. This charming eco-lodge, set on a private reserve, offers comfort and immersion in nature with daily guided excursions included.

Your days here are spent on boat trips through the wetlands, 4×4 safaris and nature walks where you’ll spot capybaras, marsh deer, caiman and over 350 species of birds. Head out with expert naturalist guides to learn about the rewilding efforts taking place in this extraordinary ecosystem. For those wanting an even deeper connection, the lodge also offers horseback safaris and night safaris to spot nocturnal wildlife. Return each evening to gourmet organic meals and fireside drinks beneath the stars.

Prefer more time in the wild? We can extend your stay.

Transfer north to Iguazú and check in for two nights at La Cantera Lodge. A welcoming boutique eco-retreat nestled in the subtropical forest with stylish rooms and direct access to jungle trails, you will have breakfast included. Spend Day 7 exploring the Argentine side of the falls on a private tour. Walkways take you up-close to Devil’s Throat and allow for panoramic views across the jungle.

On Day 8, cross into Brazil for a more sweeping perspective of the falls from the Brazilian side. Optional boat rides take you right to the base of the cascades.

Want to stay somewhere extra special? Ask us about upgrading to the luxurious Loi Suites Iguazú.

Fly to Rio and take a scenic 3-hour transfer to Búzios, where you’ll stay three nights with breakfast at Vila d’este, a romantic boutique pousada overlooking the bay. Rooms are chic and tranquil, and the infinity pool is a great spot to relax.

Spend your days enjoying boat trips to hidden beaches, exploring cobbled streets, and indulging in fresh seafood dinners. For something extra special, enjoy a private schooner cruise around the bays or a couple’s spa afternoon overlooking the ocean. Want a private sailing trip or spa day to enhance your stay? We’ll arrange it.

Prefer more time in Búzios? Ask us about extending your beach break.

Arrive in Rio and settle into Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery, your home for the next three nights with breakfast included. This characterful 4-star boutique hotel is perched above the city in Rio’s artistic Santa Teresa district. Surrounded by tropical gardens and offering stunning views, this stylish retreat features a pool, spa, and superb on-site dining.

Take the afternoon to relax or begin exploring your neighbourhood, where colonial mansions and artists’ studios line cobbled streets.

In the early evening, head to Arpoador for one of Rio’s legendary sunsets, cocktail in hand. For dinner, we recommend trying a moqueca (Brazilian seafood stew) in a local restaurant in Ipanema or Santa Teresa. This is your introduction to the rhythms, flavours and pulse of the city, the perfect set-up for deeper discovery.

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On Day 13, enjoy a full-day private tour of Rio’s top sights, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the bohemian Santa Teresa district. There’s time to wander the colourful Lapa arches and enjoy a local lunch.

Day 14 is yours to dive deeper: visit the Botanical Gardens, enjoy a cable car at sunset, or explore the street art scene in Lapa and Praça Mauá. If you’re looking for something more relaxing, enjoy a beachfront lunch and unwind in Ipanema or Leblon.

On day 15, enjoy a final relaxed morning in Rio. Perhaps take a stroll through the Jardim Botânico, enjoy a coffee in Santa Teresa, or take one last dip in your hotel’s pool.

In the afternoon, transfer to Rio’s international airport for your overnight flight home – Welcome Home!