Compare Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil by Intrepid Travel vs Luxury Uruguay tour by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 10 days | 16 days |
| Price From | $ 2,510 | $ 6,995 |
| Price Per Day | $ 251 | $ 437 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Description |
Hug the eastern coastline of South America on a ten-day adventure. This down-to-earth adventure takes you from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro via Colonia del Sacramento, a working estancia and the spectacular Iguazu Falls. Embrace ranch life during your estancia stay and explore the grounds on horseback, wonder at the largest waterfall in the world and get a taste of Rio’s nightlife. |
Enjoy some quality rest and relaxation in Playa Vik. Experience Uruguay's up and coming wine scene in Carmelo. Explore the contrasting cities of Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento. Stay in a typical Uruguayan estancia in El Charabon. |
Day 1 Buenos Aires
Bienvenidos. Welcome to Argentina. Your trip begins with an orientation walk around Buenos Aires’ Microcentro district at 1 pm. Your leader will be waiting in the lobby of your joining point hotel. Pass by historic buildings along the Avenida de Mayo, including the Casa Rosada (Argentina's government house) and perhaps have a coffee in the traditional Cafe Tortoni. Stroll around the picturesque streets of San Telmo and its antique markets. Attend a group welcome meeting at 6 pm to prepare for the rest of your adventure.
Day 2 Colonia del Sacramento
Today cross the Rio de la Plata (River Plate) to Colonia del Sacramento by ferry (approximately 1.5 hours). On arrival, enjoy free time to explore this charming colonial city, known as the oldest in Uruguay. The World Heritage-listed Barrio Historico (Old Quarter) is a great place to start. Stroll down the cobblestone streets and rub shoulders with locals as they sip their yerba mate (tea). Listen to the noisy parakeets in the Plaza Mayor, or comb Colonia’s small museums. For great views over the city, climb to the top of a 19th-century lighthouse that’s still in operation.
Day 3 Estancia Stay
Today is a long travel day. Take a comfortable local bus from Colonia to Montevideo (approximately 3 hours). From Montevideo it's a further 5-hour journey to Tacuarembo by bus. The bus has reclining seats, but as the bus doesn’t stop it's also recommended that you bring some extra snacks at your own expense. From Tacuarembo, take a 1-hour truck and 4WD journey to the ranch, where you can get to know your hosts.
Day 4-5 Estancia Stay
Spend a few days experiencing life on a working Uruguayan farm. Although you’re welcome to relax and explore your surroundings at your leisure, you can also get involved with day-to-day jobs around the ranch. As a working farm, the digs aren’t fancy, but the incredible surroundings and hospitality are something special. Enjoy three home-cooked meals a day and the chance to ride horses, in true gaucho (cowboy) style.
Day 6 Overnight Bus - Iguazu Falls
In the morning bid farewell to your hosts. Travel to the Uruguay/Argentinian border (3 hours). Cross the border to Concordia in Argentina. Board a 12-hour overnight bus to Puerto Iguazu.
Day 7 Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
As soon as you arrive at Puerto Iguazu bus station this morning, take a minivan across the border into Brazil and head straight to the national park to witness the majestic Foz do Iguacu/Iguazu Falls. After some time spent admiring this force of nature, head to your hotel in Foz do Iguacu. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
Day 8 Iguazu Falls (Argentinian side)
Return to Argentina today to see Iguazu Falls from a different angle. Following a series of boardwalks, it’s possible to get so close to the thundering waters that you can almost touch them. At over two-kilometres long, Iguazu Falls are made up of over 270 separate cascades, with some reaching up to 80 metres in height. For a more exhilarating experience, take an optional Zodiac boat ride to the base of the falls! In the afternoon return to your accommodation in Foz do Iguacu in Brazil.
Day 9 Rio de Janeiro
Take an included flight to Rio de Janeiro. Settle into your hotel room then head out with your leader for an orientation walk. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe head to Copacabana or Ipanema Beach or, if the time of year is right, check out a soccer game at the famous Maracana Stadium. You might like to take the tramcar up to the hillside neighbourhood of Santa Teresa or head up Corcovado Mountain, where you’ll find sweeping views over Rio from the foot of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
Day 10 Rio de Janeiro
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you'd like to spend more time in Rio de Janeiro, we would be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Montevideo.
Day 2 : Carmelo
On arrival in Montevideo you will be met and taken to your hotel in Carmelo.
Day 3 : Carmelo
Exploration or relaxation in the wineries.
Day 4 : Carmelo
Exploration or relaxation in the wineries.
Day 5 : Colonia del Sacramento
Your driver will collect you from your hotel and take you to the town of Colonia del Sacramento on the River Plata (overlooking Buenos Aires).
Day 6 : Colonia del Sacramento
Enjoy a private tour of Colonia.
Day 7 : Montevideo
Your driver will collect you from your hotel and take you to the capital city of Montevideo and your beachfront hotel.
Day 8 : Montevideo
Enjoy a private tour of the capital city.
Day 9 : Estancia El Charabon
You will be collected from your hotel and taken to your estancia.
Day 10 : Estancia El Charabon
Activities from your estancia.
Day 11 : Estancia El Charabon
Activities from your estancia.
Day 12 : Jose Ignacio
Your driver will collect you from your hotel and take you to your stunning hotel on the Atlantic coast at Playa Vik.
Day 13 : Jose Ignacio
At leisure in Jose Ignacio.
Day 14 : Jose Ignacio
At leisure in Jose Ignacio.
Day 15 : International return flight
Transfer back to the airport in time for your flight home.
Day 16 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
