Visit the Guirá Oga Wildlife Refuge to learn how veterinarians and biologists rehabilitate native species affected by trafficking, habitat loss, and road injuries. Ride a trailer into lush forest, then walk guided trails to enclosures while hearing each animal’s rescue story.

See ambassadors of the Atlantic Forest—perhaps rescued toucans and owls—and understand the centre’s role in release programs and education. This meaningful stop highlights regional conservation and the human choices that shape wild futures.

Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience in Favela Cantagalo with local guides. Walk alleyways to the Portal de São Romão, discover the Houses-Screen murals, and stop at viewpoints with sweeping vistas over Ipanema and Copacabana.

Visit MUF—Museu de Favela—to engage with community-led storytelling, art, and heritage projects. Learn how creative initiatives preserve memory, foster opportunity, and share the lived history of Rio’s hillside neighborhoods with respectful, responsible tourism.

Climb the whitewashed Faro de Colonia for panoramic views over the Río de la Plata and the old town’s cobbled lanes below. The spiral ascent rewards you with breezes and a bird’s-eye look at tiled roofs and bougainvillea courtyards.

Built in the 19th century beside the ruins of a 17th-century convent, the lighthouse offers a striking time-layered view of Colonia’s history. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride the Corcovado rack railway through the Tijuca Forest to the base of Christ the Redeemer, Rio’s Art Deco icon. From the terrace, scan Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf, and the quilt of beaches and lagoons far below.

Guides share the statue’s history and symbolism as you take photos from multiple platforms. Timed entries help manage crowds. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

• 1 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)

• Buenos Aires: Head out with your Trip Manager to get the lay of the land — key spots, neighbourhood vibes, and the best ways to spend your free time. 
• Montevideo: Get your bearings in Uruguay’s laid-back capital with a stroll through Montevideo’s streets, plazas, and waterfront vibes. Expect local colour, easy wandering, and plenty of spots to pause for a cafe stop or a snack as you explore at your own pace.
• Colonia Del Sacramento: Wander Colonia del Sacramento’s cobbled lanes and colonial streets at the perfect pace. Explore the Barrio Histórico, snap the lighthouse views, cafe-hop between bougainvillea-draped houses, then finish along the rambla as the Río de la Plata lights up at sunset.
• San Antonio de Areco: Just 500 metres from the historic centre of San Antonio de Areco, this special stay gives you the best of both worlds: a real Argentine ranch setting with the town just a short walk away. Think classic estancia energy and a countryside backdrop without straying too far from the action.
• Iguazú Falls: Take a walk through the lush rainforest trails, finishing up at the very edge of the Devil’s Throat. You’ll have time to wander the different walkways, basking in the views and watching out for rainbows and wildlife too. And if you’re feeling adventurous, how about the optional Gran Aventura speedboat ride?
• Puerto Iguazu: Visit a jungle rescue and rehab centre dedicated to helping native animals recover and return to the rainforest when possible. Riding in by trailer and walking guided forest trails, you’ll hear each animal’s rescue story and learn about the real threats they face (trafficking, habitat loss, and road accidents).
• Rio de Janeiro: Ever heard of Favelas? They’re growing neighbourhoods in Brazil. And on this tour, we’ll visit Favela Cantagalo near Rio. We’ll check out the Portal of Saint Roman, walk through alleyways, see the 10 paintings of the Houses-Screen, and even stop by a few viewpoints along the way. You’ll even visit the Museu de Favela-MUF, a historical museum about memories and cultural heritage of favelas in the world. It’s a collection about 20,000 residents and their ways of life, and how their stories are an unknown but important part of Rio de Janeiro’s history. Trust us, you don’t wanna miss this one.

• Mexico City: You’ll now book and pay for your Free Time Add-Ons through WeTravel — a simple website link where you can browse all the FTAs, pick what you’re keen on, and pay directly by card, in any currency. You’ll get the link in your Welcome Email, usually 3–5 days before your trip starts. Once you’re in, it’s easy: check out the pics, descriptions and prices, add your chosen experiences to your cart, then check out online. You can book before your trip starts or while you’re on the road, up until each activity’s booking deadline.Missed the link? No stress. Your Trip Manager can share it with you on trip too.

Experience a classic Argentine estancia stay on the edge of town, where the pampas roll out beneath big skies and horses amble by post-and-rail fences. Feel the slower rhythm of countryside life while learning about gaucho traditions and the town’s artisan silversmithing heritage.

Stroll into the historic centre of San Antonio de Areco to see low colonial houses and tree-lined streets, or unwind beneath shade trees on the property. This is a cultural pause—authentic, unhurried, and deeply tied to Argentina’s rural identity.

Explore subtropical forest catwalks as you walk the Upper and Lower Circuits toward the park’s most dramatic viewpoint: the Devil’s Throat. Feel the thunder and mist as torrents plunge into a basalt chasm, sending spray skyward and painting faint rainbows in the sun.

Along the way, listen for tanagers and watch for coatis beneath the foliage. Guides share insights into the Atlantic Forest, its biodiversity, and the geology that carved this monumental horseshoe of falls.

Sail from the mainland to Ilha Grande on an island ferry to Ilha Grande, watching emerald bays and jungle slopes reveal a car-free world of sand paths and bobbing fishing boats. The approach to Vila do Abraão sets a chilled, barefoot tone.

These waters shelter marine life and protected coves, while the island’s Atlantic Forest remains one of Brazil’s best-preserved. Arrive to tropical ease—flip-flops, beach cafés, and the soft echo of waves on the pier.

Taste Buenos Aires like a local with an Argentine Sherpa dinner, hopping between neighborhood eateries to sample parrilla-grilled steak and Malbec, empanadas, and sweet finishes. Expect stories of food rituals, market picks, and beloved family-run bodegones.

Menus vary by season and neighborhood, spotlighting regional cuts, chimichurri, and the city’s café culture. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide through the Paraná Delta past reed beds, marinas, and island homes reached only by boat. See stilted houses and laneways of water as life unfolds along docks and garden piers, a serene counterpoint to city bustle.

Browse crafts at the Puerto de Frutos market or pause for a riverside drink as your guide shares the area’s turn-of-the-century resort heyday. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Settle in for a classic tango dinner and show where virtuoso dancers and a bandoneón and live orchestra bring Buenos Aires’ emblematic dance to life. Expect dramatic footwork, velvet-lit staging, and polished service.

Learn how milonga culture and immigrant rhythms shaped tango’s rise from barrio halls to global stages. Dining options and venues vary. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Pedal the coast on a guided bike ride along the Rambla de Montevideo, weaving between beaches, parks, and seaside neighborhoods. Catch surf breezes and snapshots of daily life as locals sip mate on seawall benches.

Roll by Parque Rodó and art deco corners, with time for photos and stories of the city’s relaxed tempo and cultural scene. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Lift off for a helicopter flight over Iguacu Falls, circling the rainforest canopy and the horseshoe of the Devil’s Throat. From above, the cataracts spread like a white fan, with rainbow arcs drifting through rising spray.

Flights typically operate on the Brazilian side with safety briefings and headsets provided. Weather and air-traffic conditions apply. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Charge upriver on a jet boat to feel the full force of the falls, skimming rapids before ducking into the drench zone beneath the cascades. Waterproof bags and life vests are provided—prepare to get soaked and exhilarated.

Guides navigate safely while sharing insights into geology and river ecology. Lockers and changing areas are available near the dock. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Zip across glassy seas by speedboat to the island’s famed Blue Lagoon and Green Lagoon, where you can snorkel in clear waters among sergeant majors and parrotfish. Swim off the boat or laze on palm-fringed coves between stops.

Skippers choose sites by weather for the best visibility and calmer anchorages. Snorkel gear is typically provided. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gather for a celebratory farewell dinner—perhaps a classic Brazilian churrasco or a lively boteco—paired with icy caipirinhas and samba-tinged ambiance. Swap stories from the road and toast the city’s mountain-meets-sea drama.

Menus vary by venue, with options for different diets and appetites. It’s a relaxed, social finale to a high-energy journey. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the estuary as you ferry across the Río de la Plata, often called the widest river in the world. Watch the Buenos Aires skyline fade while Uruguay’s low-slung coast appears on the horizon, with gulls wheeling over the wake and the water shifting from slate to silver in the breeze.

This storied waterway once linked colonial ports and contraband routes; today it’s a calm, scenic passage between two capitals. Settle on deck, sip mate if you like, and arrive ready for Montevideo’s laid-back rhythm.

Explore Montevideo’s historic core as you wander Ciudad Vieja, crossing Plaza Independencia and Puerta de la Ciudadela toward leafy squares and artisan-lined streets. Your orientation balances heritage sites with local tips—markets, cafés, and mellow corners locals love.

Loop onto the Rambla de Montevideo, the city’s windswept waterfront promenade, to feel Atlantic breezes and see art deco facades meet the sea. Learn how mate circles, street murals, and open-air music shape everyday life in Uruguay’s capital.

Walk the cobbles of the Barrio Histórico (UNESCO), where bougainvillea drapes colonial doorways and time seems to slow. Pass the Portón de Campo, Plaza Mayor, and the Basilica del Santísimo Sacramento as your host points out photogenic corners and tiny museums.

Hear how Portuguese and Spanish periods left layered street grids and azulejo tiles. As the light softens over the river, follow the path toward Colonia’s waterfront to pause for photos and reflection along the rambla.

Contiki

Discover Argentina’s capital on foot as you meet your Trip Manager for a scene-setting orientation. Trace the city’s grand axes past Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, then glimpse the color and character of San Telmo and La Boca before heading toward Recoleta’s elegant avenues. Expect European-style facades, lively plazas, and street life that hums day and night.

Hear stories of tango’s immigrant roots, political rallies that shaped the nation, and café culture perfected over generations. This walk prioritizes exteriors and public spaces, helping you choose what to dive deeper into during your time in Buenos Aires.