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Discover the highlights of Argentina and Brazil on this once in a lifetime tour.
Discover Argentina and Brazil´s highlights- Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro . The two most alluring cities of South America and its greatest natural wonder, Iguazu Falls, offer exciting nightlife, tango & samba, as well as the most spectacular waterfalls in the world!
- 14 Days/ 13 Nights
- Year-Round
- Easy


Travel Program
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, and you’ll have the rest of the day to enjoy the city at your own pace.
Buenos Aires is a marvelous, cosmopolitan city, full of color and different types of architecture. Capital of Argentina and described as the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires proudly embraces this title, as well as showing off plenty of its own culture! So, for this first day, be free to wander the cobblestone streets lined with outdoor cafes, enjoy the mouthwatering aroma of prized Argentine beef sizzling on an open “parrilla” (barbeque), and browse the local antique and artisan markets that offer plenty of bargain shopping. And to travel deeper and have a firm grip of the Argentine spirit, (Buenos Aires is home to some excellent local designers) and explore the colorful Palermo Soho neighborhoods.
Overnight
Hotel
Flight
Arrival to Brazil.
Driving
1 hours aprox.
Hiking
1 hours aprox
Meals
-/-/-
Day 2: Buenos Aires - Half Day City Tour & Dinner & Tango Show
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy our traditional Buenos Aires city tour.
You will be swept away by the highlights of our beloved Buenos Aires. Over the course of a half day you will have the chance to visit the historical and political center of the city around May Square (Plaza de Mayo) and the Pink House (the presidential house). San Telmo with its cobblestone streets and the oldest residential neighborhood and La Boca, where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever present. The next stop is the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the “Paris of the South”.
At the end of the tour you will be driven back to your hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
Included: transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel, as we make our way to a mystical place, where you’ll discover one of our most ancient traditions.
Tango is more than our national dance. Tango is our immigrant origins, the talent of our local artists, the sensuality of the Argentine woman and our way to deal with a broken heart. Tonight you will enjoy a professional display of tango and music with a group of local artists onstage immersed in an elegant and alluring place. The ambience, clothing and dance steps which tango lovers used to practice 100 years ago, will come to life again and you will travel in time for a night. This spectacular 3-4 hour long demonstration of the finest local dancing will be accompanied by delicious Argentine and international cuisine. Dinner is à la carte, and beverages are included, so you can lose yourself in the ethereal taste of Malbec wine.
At the end of the evening, around midnight, you will be driven back to your hotel, fully in love with the bohemian spirit of our beloved Buenos Aires.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
3 hours aprox.
Hiking
3 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 3: Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu
At the appropriate time you will be transferred to the domestic airport to take your flight.
Upon arrival to Puerto Iguazu, you will be met at the airport and provided a transfer to your hotel. The small border town of Puerto Iguazú is the gateway to visit the impressive Iguazú Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site, making it a must-see destination for any traveler visiting Argentina.
You will have the day to relax and enjoy the tropical climate and jungle setting.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
3 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 4: Puerto Iguazu - Iguazu National Park: Argentine Side
After breakfast, you will be driven back to Iguazú National Park, to explore the walking trails, waterfalls and of course, the wildlife. Keep an eye out for toucans, monkeys or even the ubiquitous (and cute) coatis that scamper about the footpaths.
Your guide will take you to the park just before it opens to be the first visitors of the day. Once the entrance is open, instead of taking the ecological train you will walk quickly to arrive even before the first group to Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), which will permit up-close and personal experiences with this magnificent spectacle of nature. The falls are surrounded by a humid subtropical forest where the exuberant vegetation is home to many different animals and birds. Lower and upper walkways weave in and around falls, allowing for up close and personal experiences with this magnificent natural wonder. After walking and taking pictures of animals and plants, you will have some free time to eat lunch in this amazing environment.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Included: transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide, ecological train
Note that in the park there are different excursions you can take for an additional cost. The most popular one is “Gran Aventura”. This exciting excursion is highly recommended in order to experience the true power of Iguazu Falls. (Please be aware- on the boat trip there is a 100% chance that you will get wet…the Falls provide a refreshing “natural shower”. Be sure to take some extra clothes if you want to do this excursion). You don’t need to reserve this excursion in advance. It has departures every 15 minutes, and you can book it locally.
This excursion is highly recommended in order to experience the true power of Iguazú Falls.
National Park Argentine Side entrance included.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
3 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 5: Puerto Iguazu - Iguazu National Park: Brazilian Side
Today you will be driven to the Brazilian side of the Iguazú Falls. Don´t forget your passport!
While Argentina has 80% of the falls on its side, Brazil has the best panoramic view. On the Argentinian side you had the sensation of being right inside the falls, but only by visiting the Brazilian side will you fully appreciate the immensity of Iguazú falls. Take your time to enjoy it and feel it, to stroll the different walkways and feel the spray of water in your face. Take the boardwalk over the Salto Santa María, and feel the sensation of walking on the water. Get closer to the “Devil’s Throat” and feel the power of water! We are sure this is a day you will never forget.
At the end of the tour you will be driven back to your hotel.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Included: transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide
Not included: visa to enter Brazil (for US, Canadian, Japanese and Australian citizens), entrance fee to Iguazú National Park (Brazilian side)
“Brazil requires that most tourists have a visa to visit the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. Please check with the Brazilian Consulate to ensure that you have the appropriate visa before traveling or you will not be allowed to enter Brazil. For example- US citizens, Canadians & Australians (as well as other nationalities) need a visa to visit the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls.”
National Park Brazilian Side entrance included.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
3 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 6: Puerto Iguazu / Rio De Janeiro
At appropriate time, you will be transferred to Foz de Iguaçu airport to board your flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!
The exotic mix of beach and mountains, colonial neighborhoods and modern style, together with the vibrant sound of Samba everywhere, are some of the reasons this city was described in the book “A thousand places to see before you die” as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Upon arrival in Río, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
3 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 7: Rio De Janeiro - Half Day Santa Teresa, Corcovado & Tijuca Forest By Jeep
Corcovado is among the ‘musts’ of any visit to Rio. The 709m humpbacked Corcovado is famous for the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer located at the top. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, and the Botanical Garden. Take in the beauty of another sightseeing spot of D. Marta belvedere, and appreciate the stunning views of the Maracanã stadium, the Guanabara Bay and the Sugar Loaf. Discover Sta.Teresa traditional district with its mild climate, and impressive homes that became a famous art center, with craftsmanship galleries and the trolley car in Rio.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 8: Rio De Janeiro - Half Day Sugar Loaf Trip
You will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca, where Sugar Loaf is located. The visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first takes passengers to Urca Hill, which is 215 m high, with a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói bridge and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will go up to the top of the mountain, ascending 395 m, offering a splendid view of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niterói.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
4 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 9: Rio De Janeiro / Buenos Aires
Today you will be transferred to the airport.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
3 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 10: Torres del Paine
Excursion to the Gray Valley. Short hike to the Gray Lakes and the glacier of the same name. When the weather is nice, you can enjoy an impressive panoramic view of the mountains.
Walking time approx. 1:30 hours, flat, approx. 4km
travel time approx. 2 hours
Overnight simple accommodation (shared room)
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 11: Torres del Paine
Free day in Torres del Paine. A horseback ride across the Patagonian Pampas or a rafting tour to the Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers in O’Higgins National Park are just two of the many attractions in the area. The area can also be further explored on foot. The excursions can be paid for and booked directly on site.
Overnight simple accommodation (shared room)
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 12: Torres del Paine -El Calafate
Travel back to El Calafate in Argentina by public bus.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 13: El Calafate / Perito Moreno Glacier
Excursion to the main attraction of the region, the Perito Moreno Glacier. Again and again, chunks of ice break out of the glacier wall and crash into Lago Argentino with a roar. It is one of the few glaciers in the world that is still growing. In 1981, UNESCO declared these massive ice masses a World Heritage Site. Return to El Calafate.
Marching time approx. 3 hours. Ascent 70m / 5km
travel time 3 hours, 160 km
overnight stays in Hostería
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
5 hours aprox.
Hiking
6 hours aprox
Meals
B/L/-
Day 14: El Calafate
After breakfast, your guide says goodbye. End of the services from the booked arrangement.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 hours aprox.
Hiking
1 hours aprox
Flight
Go back home by plane.
Meals
B/-/-
Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
What's Included
Services included in the prices:
- Services included in the prices:
- 3 nights in Rio De Janeiro
- 3 nights in Puerto Iguazu
- 2 nights in Buenos Aires
- Transfers & Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tours described in the itinerary.
- Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.
- Park Entrance, Fees & Mandatory Documentation
Not included:
- International or Domestic Flights.
- Travel / Medical Insurance
- Tipping is not compulsory but it is greatly appreciated throughout South America, especially in the service industry. If you are satisfied with the services provided by your Destination Host, tour guides and drivers, then we recommend rewarding their hard work by tipping. In general, we suggest a tip of around US$20 – 25 a day for guides and US$ 5 -10 for drivers.
- When tipping Hotel & Restaurant Staff, tips are generally 10% of the total bill.
What to Bring
What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition
This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, mountaineering or mountaineering is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.
These items should be on your hiking checklist:
Hiking backpack for hiking 30 to 40 liters
Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)
Medium weight socks
Sleeping bag (-10º to 15ºC)
Small daypack for one day hiking 20 liters
Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
Hiking boots or shoes
Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down
Rain poncho (or rain gear)
Long-sleeved shirts
Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
Lightweight pants
Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
Water bottle for hiking or trekking
Strong waterproof duffel bag
Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
Towel for personal hygiene each participantFirst-aid kit
Regular and long underwear
Knife or multi-tool
Light cap and wool hat
Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips
The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike
Grooming and personal hygiene kit
One Hiking Buff per person
Technical Equipment for High Altitude Expedition Mountains
3 Locking carabiners, we recommended per person
We recommend 2 ice screws for each client
1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person
2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommended GRIVEL company
1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains
2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)
Gloves(Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000meters
Harness, we recommended GRIVEL company
Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress
Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company
Walking sticks (optional), a pair per person, we recommended GRIVEL company
Down Jacket for expedition
Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GOROTEX certification
First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients
Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things
Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair
Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.
In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.
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» Rates may vary from July 26th to 31th for the national holidays
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Deposit for reservations: * — USD (– EUR) ✓ Full payment 40 days before. No refund if you cancel less than 30 days!
Places: *Available
Trip-code: Number ►BRA-
Duration: 14 days
Participants: Minimal: 2 Maximal: 15
Members: We don’t have an open group to join – We can open a new group – Contact us!
Country / Location: Brazil
Mountain Guide: Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
Other dates / additional info: Contact us!
3% early bird discount when booking 6 months prior to departure 2023
Legend Booking-information:
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Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
Expert guide certified by AGOMP
General Sales Manager of Peru Expeditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What our travelers or clients always ask questions before joining our trips, tours & expeditions, read all the information provided here.
Suggested FAQs
What is the average distance and altitude gain that we will hike each day?
Every day we have active walks around approximately 4, to 5 sometimes 6 hours of walking, everything is according to your pace and physical condition of each person, in each of our travel programs you will find more detailed information, and if If you need more information about each day of the travel program, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts or questions, for this please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
For our mountain climbing trips: If they are easily accessible mountains: For easy-climb mountains, well, you don’t need much experience, but if you already want to climb mountains above 6,000 meters and the conditions become more difficult, we recommend if you already want to go through mountains above 6,000 meters, have a basic or intermediate course for a good preparation. It is very important to be physically, technically and psychologically prepared.
Regarding the preparation of children: Everything will depend on which mountain you want to climb with your children, once you are clear on which of our tours or mountains you want to go with your children, we can give you some advice or see how to prepare them before going with they.
Regarding older people: It all depends on the condition of experience and how well the person is in health, on many occasions older people are the best to walk in the mountains because they have more experience, so it is always good to ask and find out about their experience of older participant. If you have any other questions, please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
To do long-distance hiking you need to at least train or do some tours such as visiting lagoons to get the experience and feel comfortable with what you do, it is always good before doing a long-distance hiking tour to test yourself so as not to be with the problems of altitude sickness during the trekking, and if you travel with children it is good to first train them before taking them, if they are accompanied by an adult of legal age, they must do a good acclimatization before going on the long-distance tour or with high altitude camps If you want to know or learn more advice, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How far in advance should I start training and what kind of training do you suggest?
The preparation is according to what type and what technical level you want to go and climb a trek or mountain, the preparation will always gain experience little by little.
For this type of demanding or technical climbing sports, it is recommended to do some summits above 5 thousand meters beforehand and have good knowledge of high mountain technical equipment such as the use of technical ice axes, ice screws, correct use of crampons, and of course all the technical material. For more information, we can schedule an appointment to be able to explain in more detail everything about the mountain equipment and the preparations prior to joining our outings. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How can I get to the trailhead/meeting point?
For the pick-ups of each trip, depending on the place or the trip that you are going to make with us, the meeting point is always at our office, in one of our trips we pick you up where you are staying or staying, or in some cases a A representative of our company will pick you up and then ship you to your transport to continue with your destination of the tour or trip you have booked with us. If you wish to request more information, do not hesitate to contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?
In all our trekking or mountaineering trips we do not include personal equipment in our prices, so you have to have your own equipment: Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc. ) and also within each page of the trips that we sell is a small list so you can see it on our website.
Our company can also rent the materials that you would need for your trip, see the list here on our website: https://peru-expeditions.org/equipment-rental/ . For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?
In our trips, either hiking or mountaineering: Depending on the type or destination of the trip that you are going to book, in some parts of the treks you go with mules or donkeys or sometimes with horses, and within the mountain trips, the approach camps are also They go with mules or donkeys, but there are some stretches where pack animals can no longer reach. In this part, our logistics is fully supported by the porters.
Who are the porters? They are people from the area who were born and live in the heights of the towns, they are very strong and are very acclimatized, the reason is that after the tourist season ends they dedicate themselves to agriculture and livestock for that reason they are people They are used to the altitude and have lived in nature all their lives and they are happy to be in the mountains together with our expeditions. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How will accommodation and meals be handled during the trek?
About accommodation or meals during the tour: Well, depending on the type of tour, when the tour is a classic cultural tour or a city tour, we eat during the route in tourist restaurants and sleep in category hotels that the client has requested.
If the tour is with camps and trekking: During the activity, logistics we include the service of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with traditional and typical meals of the region where you are going to travel with us, during the night we stay in tents, and we have a special tent for the kitchen and another for the dining room.
If the trip is at altitude or in the mountains: We bring special high mountain food, It are quicker meals to cook and we provide complete logistics such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and we sleep in special 4-season high mountain tents, with the best tents. If you have any questions or concerns, we can schedule an appointment via Whatsapp to clarify all your doubts and give you better information so that your trip is an unforgettable tour.
Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that I need to consider before the tour?
Safe and effective vaccines are available that provide strong protection against serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Billions of people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19, help end the pandemic and stop new variants emerging.
We also recommend having accident insurance, we always recommend. We are Partners –Global Rescue. If you have any other questions about the trip we can schedule a date for a calling via WhatsApp. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year for this hike?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?
In mountains above 5000 meters: A local guide takes a maximum of 3 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide
In technical mountains: In large-big mountains we manage the travel policy, a guide and a maximum of 2 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Can I join a group?
We as a local company and connoisseurs of tours have departures on different dates. The best thing to do is to join a travel group to take care of your budget, and of course you can join our groups, but on trips like mountaineering we recommend going in small groups. To join a group, ask us for the dates and we will send you the necessary information to be able to join any of our trips.
Why go in a private trip: For trips whether trekking or high mountains, going privately is the most recommended option, but the costs are more expensive. So, if one joins a group, the prices will be more reasonable. In the mountains, the only disadvantage is if you are in a wall with another partner and if one of the participants gets tired or gets sick. In this case, you have to abort or cancel the summit and return together. For more information, contact us. We can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify all your questions.
In a mountain, for example, if 3 people go and one of the participants falls ill on the route, for security reasons they have to cancel or abort the summit or return all together. The same in a technical mountain if the climbing partner gets sick they all have to return, for these reasons sometimes it is better to go private only because for a single person the costs are more expensive for the same reason that the trip would already be private .
For more information please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What happens in the event of bad weather?
About the meteorological conditions of the climate, we try to organize the trips of each tour in the best season to have the best views and enjoy the selected trip but sometimes even is good season we can have bad weather, in this case on hiking or treks trips The complications are minimal, but when this happens during high-altitude climbing expeditions, the complications can become very difficult, that is why the bosses or leaders of the local guides must always make the most correct decision for the safety of our passengers, so we always recommend listening to the best advice from the local guide assigned for each tour. If you have any other questions please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066