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Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro: Falls & Footy

Get your South American rush with other young travellers unafraid to embrace the new. You'll kick off the adventure in sophisticated Buenos Aires before getting back to nature on day hikes at a working Uruguayan ranch. Marvel at Iguassu Falls, then hop on a flight to São Paulo on your way to the Brazilian coast — no gruelling bus ride means more time on the beach. We'll wrap up the party in Rio, where you're free to embrace the carnival atmosphere from our centrally-located Copacabana hostel.

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17 DaysBuenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: JBR
From $2436.75 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: Top Seller

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18-39

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Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro: Falls & Footy - Itinerary

Trip Start: Buenos AiresTrip End: Rio de Janeiro

DAY 1

Buenos Aires

Arrive at any time. Soak in the energy of the bustling and trendy "Paris of the Americas" before mingling with your fellow travellers, and get excited for the adventures to come with a few drinks at the hostel.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Milhouse Avenue Hostal:
Milhouse Avenue Hostal

Optional Activities

Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro: Falls & Footy - Itinerary

Trip Start: Buenos AiresTrip End: Rio de Janeiro
DAY 1
Buenos Aires

DAY 1

Buenos Aires

Arrive at any time. Soak in the energy of the bustling and trendy "Paris of the Americas" before mingling with your fellow travellers, and get excited for the adventures to come with a few drinks at the hostel.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Milhouse Avenue Hostal:
Milhouse Avenue Hostal

Optional Activities

DAY 2
Buenos Aires
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DAY 3
Buenos Aires/Colonia
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DAY 4
Colonia/Montevideo
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DAY 5
Montevideo
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DAY 6
Montevideo/Estancia Stay
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DAY 7
Estancia Stay
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DAY 8
Estancia Stay/Iguassu Falls
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DAY 9
Iguassu Falls
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DAY 10
Iguassu Falls
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DAY 11
Iguassu Falls/Paraty
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DAY 12
Paraty
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DAY 13
Paraty/Ilha Grande
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DAY 14
Ilha Grande
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DAY 15
Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro
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DAY 16
Rio de Janeiro
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DAY 17
Rio de Janeiro
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Guaraní Community Experience, Puerto Iguazú
  • Your G for Good Moment: Favela Experience, Rio de Janeiro
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires
  • Your Discover Moment: Paraty
  • Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
  • Your Discover Moment: Rio de Janeiro
  • Activities while at the estancia in Uruguay
  • Entrance and visit to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Simple hotels (9 nts, twin and triple-share), hostels (5 nts, multi-share with up to 6 people), estancia/ranch (2 nts, multi-share).
Meals
  • 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transportation
  • Local bus, minivan, taxi, plane, ferry, walking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro: Falls & Footy Departure Dates

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Mon, Mar 30 2026Wed, Apr 15 2026Open (5)$2,887.57 USD
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Fri, Apr 03 2026Sun, Apr 19 2026Open (4)$2,887.57 USD
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Fri, May 01 2026Sun, May 17 2026Open (1)$2,887.57 USD
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Fri, May 08 2026Sun, May 24 2026Open (2)$2,887.57 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Fri, May 15 2026Sun, May 31 2026Open (1)$2,887.57 USD
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USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Guaraní Community Experience, Puerto Iguazú
Your G for Good Moment: Favela Experience, Rio de Janeiro
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Buenos Aires
Your Discover Moment: Paraty
Your Discover Moment: Ilha Grande
Your Discover Moment: Rio de Janeiro. Activities while at the estancia in Uruguay. Entrance and visit to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Sample the cuisine and culture of Buenos Aires, discover Uruguay's rural beauty at a working ranch, marvel at Iguassu Falls, skip the overnight bus and gain time (and comfort!) with a flight to São Paulo, sip caipirinhas on the beach, revel in the energy of Rio de Janeiro.

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

We recommend bringing USD in cash for the Argentinean portion of this tour as it is easier than using a credit card or withdrawing ARS from an ATM. USD currency is accepted in travel agencies for booking optional activities.

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