Description

Hug the coastline of eastern South America on this amazing unplugged adventure. Discover a myriad of colourful Argentinean attractions, travel to Rio de Janeiro to soak up 'la vida' Brazil style and explore the spirited capital of Uruguay. South America will reveal itself as a fun, feisty and flamboyant continent that will leave you giddy and wanting more, more, more!

Highlights

• Travel to funky Palermo in Buenos Aires.
• Experience farm life during a Uruguayan estancia stay.
• Visit Rio de Janeiro and party with the locals.
• See the Iguazu River crash into the Garganta do Diablo.
• Enjoy the laidback city of Montevideo.
• Discover Brazil's most beautiful beaches on Ilha Grande.
• Get lost in the backstreets of Colonia.

Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires

Cosmopolitan, cultured and chic, Buenos Aires has European sensibilities with a fiery Latin heart. Discover colonial architecture, funky neighbourhoods, exceptional cuisine and a thriving nightlife.

Day 2 Colonia

Facing Buenos Aires across the Rio de la Plata, Colonia del Sacramento has a beautiful Old City with cobblestone streets, charming buildings and a wonderful nightlife.

Day 3 Montevideo

Spread out along the Bay of Montevideo, Uruguay's capital has an eclectic array of architecture, good beaches and a rich cultural heritage.

Days 4-7 Estancia Stay

Experience life on a working estancia in the heart of Uruguay's farming country. Things are simple down on the ranch but you're guaranteed a warm Uruguayan welcome from our hosts.

Days 8-9 Foz do Iguazu

Foz do Iguazu is a largish city famed for being at the doorstep - along with Argentina and Paraguay - of the incredible Iguazu Falls.

Days 10-12 Paraty

Step back in time in gorgeous Paraty, where Portuguese colonial buildings, cobblestone streets and horse and cart are set against a verdant backdrop of misty hills.

Days 13-15 Ilha Grande

Relax among the spoils of paradise on Ilha Grande, a gorgeous tropical island that has little development, no cars and pristine rainforest and beaches.

Days 16-17 Rio de Janeiro

Bigger than life and beautiful to boot, Rio de Janeiro sits resplendent among mountains, rainforest and sea, and emits an energy that is irresistible to everyone who visits.

Group Size

Maximum of 16 travellers per group

Accommodation

Hacienda, Hotel, Overnight bus

Transport

Bus, Ferry, Overnight bus, Plane