Iguassu & Beyond
Experience Overview
For the nature lover who also wants to explore the nightlife of the urban jungle and have plenty of time on the beach, this nine-day adventure offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and cosmopolitan culture. Travel from the tango palaces of Buenos Aires to the samba pulse of Rio de Janeiro and discover spectacular wilderness in between. Encounter thundering Iguassu Falls with views from both Argentina and Brazil. Then continue to the coast and soak in the sun on Ilha Grande's beaches and colonial culture in Paraty. Go beyond a vacation — and step into adventure!
Highlights
- Experience the sophistication of Buenos Aires
- Stand in awe of Iguassu Falls
- Sip a caipirinha in Rio
- Explore the cobblestoned streets of colonial Paraty
Trip Details
Product Code: 2729
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Plane, shared van, ferry.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: SAIB
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Finishes: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Guaraní Community Experience, Puerto Iguazú Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Paraty Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
- Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil and Argentina)
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (8 nts).
- 8 breakfasts
Transport
- Plane, shared van, ferry.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,695 ($299 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Arrive at any time.
If you arrive early, start exploring! Later, grab a seat and enjoy a drink at one of the city's many sidewalk cafés and restaurants.
Day 2: Buenos Aires/Foz do Iguaçu
Fly to Iguassu (Argentinean Side) of the falls and visit the G Adventures-supported Jasy Pora community in the lush Misiones rainforest region. Guided by a local expert, learn more about this Indigenous community and their harmonious relationship to the environment. Afterwards, cross the border into Brazil by private vehicle and witness amazing panoramic views of the falls. Spend the next two full days exploring the area around the falls.
After settling in, opt to partake in one of the adventurous activities offered in the area like, a helicopter ride over the falls or a visit to the nearby bird park.
Day 3: Foz do Iguaçu
Return to the Argentine side to explore the trails. Opt for a boat tour to get a close look at the falls. Return to the Brazilian side for one more night in town.
Explore trails that will bring you directly over the falls of the Devil's Throat—the highest and deepest of the falls. Other trails allow access to the stretch of falls across the forest on the Argentine side. Opt to take an inflatable boat to the base of the thundering falls.
Day 4: Foz do Iguaçu/Paraty
Fly to São Paulo and continue by van to Paraty. Wander the cobblestoned streets and shops of this gorgeous coastal town and its historical centre, designated as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Day 5: Paraty
Enjoy a free day to explore Paraty. Opt to visit the cachaça distilleries or take a boat into the bay to explore the nearby islands and beaches.
Paraty is a quaint colonial town renowned for its architecture—the pace might be slow but there's a lot to choose from. Considered one of the world's most important examples of Portuguese colonial architecture by UNESCO, the historic centre is a well-preserved national historic monument, and today has been closed to vehicles to preserve its laid-back colonial ambiance. Opt to take a boat trip in the bay, kayak, go horseback riding, or take a jeep tour.
Day 6: Paraty/Ilha Grande
Continue by van up the coast and take a ferry to Ilha Grande. Opt to hike to remote beaches and enjoy free time to relax and explore the island.
A short, scenic drive along the coast takes us to Angra dos Reis. Board the ferry to Ilha Grande—home to some of Brazil's most beautiful beaches.
Enjoy free time to soak up the sun, snorkel, hike and cruise to various beaches, not to mention feast on fresh seafood and sip caipirinhas in the plaza in the evenings.
Day 7: Ilha Grande
Enjoy a free day in Ilha Grande. Optional activities include hiking Pico Do Papagaio or to Lopes Mendes, snorkelling or relaxing on the beach.
Day 8: Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro
Carry on by ferry and van to Rio de Janeiro. With free time, explore the city on an optional city tour.
Travel back to the mainland by ferry before continuing north along the coast. Enjoy the incredible scenery before rounding the cliffs at Vidigal. Get your first look at one of the most memorable cities in the world—Río de Janeiro.
Day 9: Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time.
There are no planned activities today so feel free to book onward travel at any time. Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Heather Elliott - Traveled, July 2024
A nice guided tour of Iguazú Falls, Paraty, Ilha Grande, starting in Buenos Aires and ending in Rio. A good mix of activities and opportunities to hike, enjoy the outdoors and spot wildlife in their natural environment.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Paul Urquhart - Traveled, July 2024
My family had an amazing time on our 9 day Argentina/Brazil adventure. We saw a great mix between the wonders of nature and the experiences in 2 of South America's biggest cities. We saw so many wonderful things in such a short period of time. One of...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
John Brown - Traveled, July 2024
THe tour provided experiences in both big-city and natural or ecological experiences. Although only 10 days long, it included many of the most popular tourist desrtinations in Brazil. PLus the tour of Izuagzu Falls was exception. Our guide, Flor, was g...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Jeffrey Best - Traveled, July 2024
I had a good time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/09/2024
Robin Sheff-Radomisli - Traveled, July 2024
Iguassa and Beyond was a very fun trip, full of adventures for us, including getting lost a few times in the jungle in Brazil. I enjoyed being with the group for some dinners and traveling together, as well as having the time to make our own plans. The a...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/09/2024
Stephanie Duthil - Traveled, July 2024
Overall great experience, great itinerary and the people on the tour were great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/09/2024
Gregory Radomisli - Traveled, July 2024
Overall, an excellent trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2024
Maria Nieves Escalona Prieto - Traveled, July 2024
A most memorable and enjoyable tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Laura Ross - Traveled, June 2024
I had a wonderful time on this tour. Made memories that will last a lifetime.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
David Mott - Traveled, June 2024
This was my fourth tour with G-Adventures and all have exceeded expectations. Great itineraries, perfect group size, ability to do group activities and individual if desired. Great group leaders.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2024
Jenne Brown - Traveled, June 2024
We had a fabulous adventure in Argentina and Brazil with G Adventures. The sites were as described and our CEO treated us all as if we were family. We saw the sites together, we ate together, we shared our pictures with each other, and we laughed toget...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
Brian Mcghee - Traveled, June 2024
Overall experience was very positive, good way to experience south America, will definitely travel to Brazil, again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/12/2024
Teri Corpuz - Traveled, June 2024
This trip was excellent. I really like the diversity of the places we visited: big cities, jungle, falls, beaches, small villages and an island. Transportation was great. I appreciated the shared vans that were used as they provided ample room for everyo...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/12/2024
Jennifer Simpson - Traveled, June 2024
A full on but fun experience filled with laughter, sunshine, sand and sea and plenty of good food!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2024
Rebecca Poole - Traveled, June 2024
Fast paced and lots to see; an amazing trip! The perfect way to end my South America adventure ??
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
John Luff - Traveled, June 2024
This is our third tour with the G Adventures group and it won't be our last. Your backroom staff need to be appluaded as everything went like clockwork, especially when issues arose.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
Riley Wells - Traveled, May 2024
I had not spent much time in South America, so I just wanted to see and experience the locations and sites. I got to do just that and make some new friends along the way!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2024
Jessica Briffa - Traveled, May 2024
Great tour exploring Iguazú falls and Brazil. I couldn’t have organised everything we did by myself so very grateful for this experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/05/2024
Sally Odonnell - Traveled, September 2024
After an full on (and fairly demanding) Peru trip, I enjoyed having a little more 'chill' time. The Argentine Tango experience is an additional must do in Buenos Aires; Iguazu is amazing - add the boat trip; Paraty and Ilha Grande are chilled a...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2024
Hongxia HU - Traveled, May 2024
It was an amazing trip with quite a few pleasant surprises! Bb
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2024
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