• 3 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Rio de Janeiro: Ride Brazil’s first cable car to Urca Hill, then on to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain, 396 m (1,299 ft) above sea level. With your Travel Director, take in views over Botafogo Cove, Copacabana and Guanabara Bay, and hear how the mountain earned its name during the sugar trade, when moulded sugar mirrored its shape. 
• Rio de Janeiro: Head to a relaxed beachside setting for a hands-on introduction to Brazil’s iconic caipirinha. Learn how to muddle lime, sugar and cachaca to perfection as a Local Specialist shows you the ropes. Then step behind the bar and create your own, mastering the balance of flavours that make this refreshing cocktail a national favourite. 
• Corcovado: Climb into the clouds to the top of Corcovado Mountain to visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer. You’ll ride the Corcovado Railway, the first electrified railroad in Brazil, and an icon itself. The railway is actually older than the monument and even transported the pieces of the monument. The train has taken popes, kings, princes, presidents, artists, scientists – and now you – since its start in 1884. You’ll feel good about your travels too knowing that this electric train doesn’t pollute the surrounding Tijuca National Park. As you ascend 2,379 feet, consider the history of Christ the Redeemer built from 1926-1931, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and one of the most famous Art Déco sculptures. Gaze out the window at the views of the Rio de Janeiro and, at the top, stand beneath the famous statue’s feet looking up to its top of 98 feet high.
• Iguassu Falls: Join a Local Specialist who will guide your exploration of the Brazilian side of the falls in this massive park spanning the border between Argentina and Brazil. The region hosts a variety of wildlife including tapirs, giant anteaters, howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguars, caymans and 400 species of birds – so be on the lookout for that special photo-op. Given Iguassu’s support of extreme habitats and diverse species, it’s no wonder it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• Iguazú Falls: Join a local specialist for a walk along the long catwalk suspended above the swirling waters of the Iguazú River. View the chaotic crush of water pouring down Devil’s throat falls. Then board an open-air ecological jungle train for a different perspective of the mighty cascades.
• Buenos Aires: Experience the beauty of the Tango and learn about it’s traditions. Here at El Viejo Almacen in the neighborhood of San Telmo, you’re in the most classic house of tango putting on shows since 1969 and preserving the architecture and atmosphere of Tango culture.
• Buenos Aires: Embark on a Buenos Aires City Tour with a Local Specialist. Walk through the wide boulevards of this beautiful capital admiring the spirit of a city whose European and Latin American influences can be seen around every turn. See the pink palace, the seat of the Argentine national government and president’s office whose balcony Juan and “Evita” Perón addressed the people in the 1940s and 1950s. Visit the cathedral and wander through the lively and colourful La Boca neighbourhood lined with restaurants, street artists and local art around every corner.
• Buenos Aires: Uncover San Antonio de Areco, the heart of the “gaucho” traditions in the “pampas” region. Walk around the small village’s cobblestoned streets appreciating its quaint historical centre. See the main square, the church, and meet some of the locals along the way. Also known as the ‘Cradle of Tradition’ the colonial town was founded over 280 years ago and is filled with old bars (“pulperías”) and artisan shops with over 30 silversmiths. Known as “platería criolla”, the traditional Argentinean silverworks include knives, jewellery and other traditional items.
• Buenos Aires: Visit a gaucho painter’s studio to view his works, appreciate the diverse subjects of his paintings, learn the history of the gaucho town followed by a fascinating drawing demonstration.

• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays
• Deluxe coach travel and select flights

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Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers over a festive welcome dinner in Rio de Janeiro. It is a hosted introduction to the people sharing your South American journey, rather than a meal taken independently.

Set against the city’s lively evening atmosphere, the gathering offers a chance to hear about the experiences ahead and begin getting to know your group. Rio’s music, beaches and mountain skyline provide a distinctive setting for your first night together.

Ride the historic cable car to Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain with your Travel Director. From the summit, look across Guanabara Bay, Botafogo Cove and Copacabana while hearing how the peak’s shape recalled moulded sugar during Brazil’s sugar-trade era.

A drive past Copacabana and Ipanema reveals the broad sands and coastal neighbourhoods central to Rio’s identity. The mountain viewpoint brings the city’s beaches, harbour and granite peaks into one sweeping panorama.

Ride the Corcovado Railway through Tijuca Forest to visit Christ the Redeemer, the Art Deco statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro. At the summit, stand beneath its outstretched arms and take in views of the city’s coastline and mountains.

Operating since 1884, the railway predates the monument and once carried materials for its construction. Its electric trains travel through the protected forest, making the ascent as much a part of the experience as the celebrated viewpoint.

Learn to mix a Brazilian caipirinha in a relaxed beachside setting, guided by a Local Specialist. Muddle lime and sugar with cachaca, Brazil’s sugarcane spirit, and discover how the balance of sharp, sweet and spirited flavours shapes the national cocktail.

Enjoy a regional dinner at a churrascaria, where grilled meats are a hallmark of Brazilian dining. Together, the hands-on drink-making and barbecue offer a flavourful introduction to two enduring local traditions.

Explore the Brazilian side of Iguacu Falls with a Local Specialist, walking through subtropical forest towards the spray and sound of the cascades. Broad viewpoints reveal the scale of this waterfall system within UNESCO-listed Iguacu National Park.

The humid forest supports extraordinary plant and animal diversity, including hundreds of bird species. Keep watch for wildlife as mist rises above the river: the Brazilian trails are especially rewarding for their expansive views across the falls.

Walk the Argentine-side catwalks with a Local Specialist to experience Iguazú Falls from close range. At Devil’s Throat, look down towards the immense curtain of water as spray rises from the churning river below.

Travel aboard the park’s open-air ecological train for another perspective on the protected landscape. This side of the falls puts you among the waterways and forest, offering a striking contrast to the wider panoramas seen from Brazil.

Visit the Fortín M’bororé Guarani community near Iguazú Falls for a guided walk through the jungle surrounding their village. Learn about medicinal plants, beliefs and traditions from Guarani hosts, and see homes, cultivated areas and traditional hunting traps.

The community also shares its craftwork using materials such as wood, vines and seeds. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience creates an opportunity to hear directly from Guarani people while supporting the continuity of their community and cultural knowledge.

Explore Buenos Aires with a Local Specialist, taking in its broad boulevards, the pink Casa Rosada and the city’s cathedral. Discover the colourful streets of La Boca, where artists and neighbourhood life lend a different character to the capital.

The Casa Rosada’s balcony is closely associated with Juan and Eva Perón, while the city’s architecture reflects both European and Latin American influences. The tour offers a grounded introduction to Buenos Aires’ political history and street-level culture.

Experience Buenos Aires tango at El Viejo Almacén in San Telmo, accompanied by dinner. Watch dancers express the music through precise footwork, close partnership and shifts of pace in a venue devoted to the form.

El Viejo Almacén has presented tango shows since 1969, preserving the atmosphere of a classic tango house. The performance brings you close to a tradition shaped in the city’s neighbourhoods and now recognised around the world.

Walk through San Antonio de Areco, a historic pampas town closely associated with Argentina’s gaucho traditions. Explore its cobbled centre, see the main square and church, and browse streets known for artisan workshops and silversmiths.

Founded more than 280 years ago, the town retains old pulperías and a strong tradition of platería criolla—silverwork used for knives, jewellery and riding equipment. Its crafts and streets offer a tangible introduction to rural Argentine heritage.

Visit a community workshop making alpargatas, the traditional canvas shoes long worn by gauchos and rural workers. Meet the artisans, learn how the shoes are made and see a practical craft kept alive through local production.

The workshop creates opportunities for people with disabilities, giving this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® visit a social purpose alongside its cultural insight. It offers a close look at an everyday piece of Argentine rural dress and the people sustaining its manufacture.

Step into a gaucho painter’s studio near San Antonio de Areco to view work inspired by local life and watch a drawing demonstration. Hear about the subjects the artist depicts and their connection to the town’s traditions.

In a region celebrated for horsemanship and rural craftsmanship, the studio offers a personal artistic perspective on gaucho heritage. Seeing the artist at work reveals how those stories continue to find expression beyond the ranch and silversmith’s bench.

Visit a family-run gaucho ranch for a hosted lunch of empanadas and asado, and learn how Argentina’s traditional barbecue is prepared. Watch horsemanship demonstrations alongside music and dance that celebrate life on the pampas.

Wander among the ranch’s historic buildings, horses and cattle for a closer sense of its rural setting. This Be My Guest experience combines family hospitality, regional food and working traditions, with a locally typical leather keepsake to take home.

Choose an optional visit to the Selarón Steps in Rio de Janeiro. See the vivid mosaic staircase created by artist Jorge Selarón, its colourful tiles turning an everyday passage between neighbourhoods into a distinctive public artwork.

The steps connect Lapa and Santa Teresa and are one of Rio’s most recognisable street-level landmarks. Look closely at the shifting patterns and individual tiles that give the staircase its character. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Spend an evening at Rio de Janeiro’s Roxy Dinner Show, an optional experience pairing Brazilian flavours with a live performance. Take in the music and spectacle while dining in a city known for its strong performance traditions.

It is an opportunity to enjoy Rio’s nightlife in a hosted setting rather than explore independently. The combination of dinner and entertainment makes this a distinct evening choice. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Choose the Gran Aventura boat tour for a water-level encounter with Iguazú Falls. The boat outing offers a different perspective from the park’s walkways, bringing the movement, sound and spray of the cascades into sharp focus.

This is the most immersive option for travellers who want to feel the power of the river rather than view it solely from above. Expect a lively, wet experience close to the falls. It is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Discover Argentine food and wine through an optional five-course dinner featuring local dishes and tastings of four Argentine wines. Learn about the country’s dining culture while sharing a table with travellers from around the world.

The structured tasting offers a more focused introduction to regional flavours than a restaurant meal alone, with each course providing something new to discuss and sample. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Opt for a wine tasting at El Querandí in Buenos Aires’ historic district. Sample Argentine wines in a venue whose story began as a bar in 1920, adding a sense of place to the tasting.

The building’s longstanding connection to the neighbourhood makes this an appealing choice for travellers interested in both local wine and the city’s older establishments. It is a specific alternative to independent exploration during your time in Buenos Aires, at additional cost and bookable on tour.