10 or 12 days
Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú, Buenos Aires

Indulge in South American culture at its finest by exploring the continent’s two largest countries: Brazil and Argentina.

Begin with a stroll down Rio’s beach, seeing the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the city. Don’t miss spectacular Iguazú Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Continue to Buenos Aires for a Fiesta Gaucha ranch visit with folk dancing and horseback riding.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Brazil

  • Day 2: Rio de Janeiro

    Arrive in Rio de Janeiro

    Take a guided tour of Rio de Janeiro

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Catedral Metropolitana
    • Pyramid Fountain
    • Paço Imperial
    • São Bento Monastery
  • Day 3: Rio de Janeiro

    Visit Corcovado

    Enjoy an authentic BBQ lunch

    Take a tour of Rio's beaches

  • Day 4: Rio de Janeiro

    Enjoy a cruise of Guanabara Bay

    Visit a Samba school

    Participate in a Samba lesson

  • Day 5: Iguazú

    Fly to Iguaçu

  • Day 6: Iguazú

    View the falls from the Brazilian side

  • Day 7: Iguazú • Buenos Aires

    View the falls from the Argentine side

    Fly to Buenos Aires

  • Day 8: Buenos Aires

    Take a guided tour of Buenos Aires

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Plaza de Mayo
    • San Telmo
    • La Boca
    • Colón Theater
    • Palermo
    • Recoleta
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Tango lesson

    Tango lesson

    Kick up your heels and feel the true pulse of Argentina during your optional tango lesson! The passionate dance, which originated in the mid-1800s in the lower-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, has evolved into many different forms around the world. Today you will discover how dancers lend their own styles and embellishments, contributing to the excitement and unpredictability of this experience.

  • Day 9: Buenos Aires

    Participate in a traditional Fiesta Gaucha

    Board an overnight flight

  • Day 10: Arrive home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Buenos Aires

    Participate in a traditional Fiesta Gaucha

  • Day 10: Buenos Aires

    Take an excursion to Colonia del Sacramento

  • Day 11: Buenos Aires

    Enjoy free time in Buenos Aires

    Board an overnight flight

  • Day 12: Arrive home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Brazil

  • Day 2: Rio de Janeiro

    Arrive in Rio de Janeiro

    Take a guided tour of Rio de Janeiro

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Catedral Metropolitana
    • Pyramid Fountain
    • Paço Imperial
    • São Bento Monastery
  • Day 3: Rio de Janeiro

    Visit Corcovado

    Enjoy an authentic BBQ lunch

    Take a tour of Rio's beaches

  • Day 4: Rio de Janeiro

    Enjoy a cruise of Guanabara Bay

    Visit a Samba school

    Participate in a Samba lesson

  • Day 5: Iguazú

    Fly to Iguaçu

  • Day 6: Iguazú

    View the falls from the Brazilian side

  • Day 7: Iguazú • Buenos Aires

    View the falls from the Argentine side

    Fly to Buenos Aires

  • Day 8: Buenos Aires

    Take a guided tour of Buenos Aires

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Plaza de Mayo
    • San Telmo
    • La Boca
    • Colón Theater
    • Palermo
    • Recoleta
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Tango lesson

    Tango lesson

    Kick up your heels and feel the true pulse of Argentina during your optional tango lesson! The passionate dance, which originated in the mid-1800s in the lower-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, has evolved into many different forms around the world. Today you will discover how dancers lend their own styles and embellishments, contributing to the excitement and unpredictability of this experience.

  • Day 9: Buenos Aires

    Participate in a traditional Fiesta Gaucha

    Board an overnight flight

  • Day 10: Arrive home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Buenos Aires

    Participate in a traditional Fiesta Gaucha

  • Day 10: Buenos Aires

    Take an excursion to Colonia del Sacramento

  • Day 11: Buenos Aires

    Enjoy free time in Buenos Aires

    Board an overnight flight

  • Day 12: Arrive home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Internal flights

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; Lunch on Days 3 and 9

  • Guided sightseeing

    2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director with extension)

  • Entrances

    Corcovado; Guanabara Bay cruise; Iguazú Falls boat ride; Fiesta Gaucha

  • Experiential learning

    Carnaval experience

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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