South America: Rio to Buenos Aires - 17 Days

Welcome to Rio! Check-in, unpack your bags and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. Your group will meet in the evening, get ready for your first night on the town in Rio!

We're up and out exploring today, we'll tick off, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and even experience a Samba Class!

Today we're exploring more of Rio and learning about the Flavelas that have become a significant part of the cities culture. After this we'll head over the Copacobana beach and spend the afternoon playing beach games, soaking in the rays

We're off to Ilha Grande today! We'll spend the morning travelling over to the island. When we arrive we'll have a few hours to chill before heading out for some paddleboarding.

Today we're jumping over to Lopes Mendez for a day of swimming, beach chilling and exploring! We'll also wander over to Praia do Pouso, another BEAUTIFUL Brazillian beach.

This morning we are travelling to Paraty! We'll arrive around midday and the rest of the day is yours to do as you please. In the late afternoon, we'll meet at the hotel and head out for a walking tour to find out more about the local area! We'll also stop for a tasting of the local spirit cachaca.

We'll have a slow morning before being picked up and taken on the beach-hopping boat trip of dreams. We've got a private boat and we'll visit Praia Vermelha, Praia da Lula, Ilha Comprida and Lagoa Azul throughout the day.

Today we are travelling to Sao Paulo! We'll arrive in the late afternoon and explore Sao Paulo, this is a great chance to get some souvinners and explore Avenida Paulista!

Today is our final in Brazil! Soak up the vibe and get ready for the second part of the tour. Tomorrow we are up early to travel to Iguaçu National Park. Tonight we will be welcoming some new travellers for the second part of our South America journey, let the icebreakers commence!

We'll have some breakfast before we check out and head to the airport, today we're heading to Argentina and one of the most jaw-dropping natural wonders on the planet. We fly from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu, then head straight to Parque Nacional do Iguaçu to experience the Brazilian side of the falls. Prepare to get your mind blown, and your clothes absolutely soaked. Late afternoon we'll cross the border into Argentina and check into our hotel. The evening is yours, explore the town and grab dinner at one of the local spots.

After breakfast we head back into the national park, this time on the Argentine side, and this time we're going deep. We'll board the train straight to Devil's Throat, the centre of the falls, and walk the circuit right to the edge. The roar of the water is like nothing else. We then hop back on the train to the Superior Circuit for a completely different perspective across the waterfalls. In the afternoon, we visit the Jasy Porá community for a truly special experience. We'll be welcomed into the history and culture of this indigenous community, hear about their beliefs and spirituality and walk the forest trails where native trees are being restored.

After breakfast we check out, grab snacks and supplies for the journey ahead, and make our way to the bus station. Tonight we travel on an overnight bus, rolling through the dark towards La Posta (Gualeguaychu). Settle in, enjoy your snacks, put a film on, and let the miles tick by.

We arrive early into Gualeguaychú, grab a quick snack and freshen up at the station before continuing our transfer across the border into Uruguay, arriving at a beautiful working ranch outside Mercedes. Lunch is waiting for us at the ranch. Think proper, hearty, Uruguayan countryside cooking, and then the afternoon is for diving into ranch life. Saddle up for horse riding, try your hand at making empanadas from scratch, and learn how to milk a cow (yes, really). Dinner is back at the ranch as the sun goes down over the Uruguayan countryside.

We wake up to breakfast at the estancia before transferring to one of Uruguay's most beautiful towns, Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage gem sitting right on the Río de la Plata river. The afternoon is yours to wander at your own pace. Stroll the cobbled streets of the historic quarter or visit the Plaza de Toros.

This morning we are crossing from Colonia across the Río de la Plata into Buenos Aires. Welcome to one of the greatest cities in the world. We're picked up from the port and head to our hotel to drop off our luggage, then we'll go straight for a walking tour of the city.

This morning we do another Buenos Aires walking tour, we'll learn about the city's history and the culture here. The rest of the day is free time to fill however you like. It's our last full day on tour and your Tru Leader will be there with plenlty of options! Tonight we will meet for one final group dinner, it'll be emotional so get the tissues ready!

It's time to check out and say your goodbyes. What a trip, from the thundering falls of Iguazu to the cobblestones of Colonia and the Uruguayan ranch at sunrise. We hope South America has well and truly stolen your heart.