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Gold Category Itineraries

Our Gold category trips include the best tours in each destination, usually done on a private basis or in small groups, guaranteeing an exclusive first‑class and in‑depth travel experience. Additionally, airport transfers are provided on a private basis in all destinations.

Silver Category Itineraries

Our Silver category has different and fewer tours than our Gold category, sometimes with fewer nights in some destinations.
This option includes first‑class tours but is a less exclusive and comprehensive experience compared to our Gold category.

See our Brazil itineraries(all trips are 100% customizable)

gold Category itinerary

An Exclusive Exploration Journey to Brazil's Most Unique & Awe-inspiring Wildlife, Nature & Cultural Wonders

  • Duration
  • Duration: 18 days / 17 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 6 destinations:
    Pantanal · Iguazu Falls · Rio de Janeiro · Fernando de Noronha · Salvador da Bahia · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 28 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

An Exclusive Journey of Discovery and Adventure at Brazil's Most Unique Sites

  • Duration
  • Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 5 destinations:
    Iguazu Falls · Rio de Janeiro · Fernando de Noronha · Salvador da Bahia · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 19 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

An Oddysey to the Mystic Bahia, the Top Beaches in the World, the Amazon Rainforest and the Marvelous Rio de Janeiro

  • Duration
  • Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 4 destinations:
    Rio de Janeiro · Fernando de Noronha · Salvador da Bahia · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 16 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

The World's Top Beaches on an Exclusive Island, the Mighty Iguazu Falls, the Amazon Rainforest and Rio de Janeiro

  • Duration
  • Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 4 destinations:
    Iguazu Falls · Fernando de Noronha · Rio de Janeiro · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 17 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

A Fully Loaded Adventure in the Amazon Rainforest, the Marvelous Rio de Janeiro, Mystic Bahia and the Mighty Iguazu Falls

  • Duration
  • Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 4 destinations:
    Iguazu Falls · Rio de Janeiro · Salvador da Bahia · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 17 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

An Exclusive Adventure to the Amazon Rainforest, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and the Marvelous Rio de Janeiro

  • Duration
  • Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 3 destinations:
    Iguazu Falls · Rio de Janeiro · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 14 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

The World's Top Beaches on an Exclusive Island, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and the Marvelous Rio de Janeiro

  • Duration
  • Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 3 destinations:
    Iguazu Falls · Fernando de Noronha · Rio de Janeiro
  • Tours
  • 10 first‑class tours included
gold Category itinerary

An Exclusive Discovery of the Marvelous Rio de Janeiro, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and the Heart of Afro-Brazilian Culture

  • Duration
  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 3 destinations:
    Rio de Janeiro · Salvador da Bahia · Iguazu Falls
  • Tours
  • 10 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

An Exploration Journey to Brazil's Most Unique & Awe-inspiring Wildlife, Nature & Cultural Wonders

  • Duration
  • Duration: 17 days / 16 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 6 destinations:
    Pantanal · Iguazu Falls · Rio de Janeiro · Fernando de Noronha · Salvador da Bahia · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 18 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

A Discovery and Adventure at Brazil's Most Unique Sites, from Jungle to City to Beach to the Afro-Brazilian Experience

  • Duration
  • Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 5 destinations:
    Iguazu Falls · Rio de Janeiro · Fernando de Noronha · Salvador da Bahia · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 11 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

The Exclusive #1 Beach in the World, the Amazon Rainforest, Marvelous Rio de Janeiro and the Afro-Brazilian Experience

  • Duration
  • Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 4 destinations:
    Rio de Janeiro · Fernando de Noronha · Salvador da Bahia · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 9 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

The Amazon Rainforest, the Mighty Iguazu Falls, the #1 beach in the world and the Marvelous Natural Beauty of Rio de Janeiro

  • Duration
  • Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 4 destinations:
    Iguazu Falls · Fernando de Noronha · Rio de Janeiro · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 10 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

The Mighty Iguazu Falls, the Amazon Rainforest, Top Beaches in the World and the Afro-Brazilian Experience

  • Duration
  • Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 4 destinations:
    Iguazu Falls · Rio de Janeiro · Salvador da Bahia · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 10 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

Experiencing Rio de Janeiro, the Mighty Iguazu Falls and Venturing into the Amazon Rainforest

  • Duration
  • Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 3 destinations:
    Iguazu Falls · Rio de Janeiro · Amazon Rainforest
  • Tours
  • 9 first‑class tours included
silver Category itinerary

The Exclusive #1 Beach in the World, Marvelous Rio de Janeiro and the Mighty Iguazu Falls

  • Duration
  • Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
  • Destinations
  • You visit 3 destinations:
    Iguazu Falls · Fernando de Noronha · Rio de Janeiro
  • Tours
  • 4 first‑class tours included

Featured Destination: Salvador da Bahia

  • Discover the singular Afro-Brazilian beat, heritage & soul of Salvador de Bahia
Salvador da Bahia has been declared “Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by the UNESCO, and in 2018 it was selected by Lonely Planet as one of the top 10 regions in the world to visit. Once the largest city in Brazil, as well as its first capital, it is home to the largest collection of Baroque and Colonial architectu ... show more
See other suggested destinations & Argentina tours:
» Rio de Janeiro (Breathtaking landscapes & home to one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World")
» Iguazu Falls (Selected by 100 Million Voters as One of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature")
» Fernando de Noronha (Exclusive haven for marine wildlife and home to the #1 beach in the world)
» Amazon Rainforest (The most bio-diverse ecosystem on Earth, chosen as one of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature" by over 100 million voters)
» Pantanal (Best place to see jaguars and largest wetlands on Earth. Home to the highest concentration of wildlife in the Americas)

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Heather Reid and Aaron Liebo

(Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States)

"After two amazing weeks in Argentina we both can honestly say that this was one of the most incredible trips we've ever taken."

"Everything ran smoothly and freed us up to really enjoy the beautiful experiences instead of having to worry about the little details."

"We had such an amazing trip through Argentina, and none of it would have been possible without Fred & Exploration Journeys!"

Heather & Aaron visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza and El Calafate.

TRIP REVIEW OF HEATHER REID AND AARON LIEBO

"We had such an amazing trip through Argentina, and none of it would have been possible without Fred & Exploration Journeys!

Though we've traveled many places around the world, this was our first trip to S. America. We had a number of recommendations from friends, so knew that we wanted to go to BA, Iguazu, El Calafate & Mendoza (a lot to squeeze in!), but didn't know how to start 'putting it all together'.

Fred was AMAZING--he took our wish list and made it come to life. His continuous availability while we were planning (I wonder if he sleeps?) was helpful to answer all our questions and help us decide on our trip itinerary. For us it was important to still have flexible time in each city, so this was the perfect combo--Fred handled all the logistics (airport transfers, accommodations, registering for the tours we wanted to do, etc.) and then provided recommendations on how to spend our time in each place.

After two amazing weeks in Argentina, we both can honestly say that, because of all his detailed planning, this was one of the most incredible trips we've ever taken. Everything ran smoothly and freed us up to really enjoy the beautiful experiences instead of having to worry about the little details (for example, it was such a relief to step off the plane in a new city & not have to worry about how we'd get to the hotel).

The only problem we had was figuring out how to condense the thousands (literally) of pictures we took...still working on that one! :) Muchas Gracias to Fred for making this such an amazing adventure!"

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HEATHER & AARON'S BOOKED TRIP ITINERARY

Buenos Aires

DAY 1: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES

(staying for 3 nights)

Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina!

Welcome at the airport and transfer in private vehicle to your hotel.

DAY 2: BUENOS AIRES

Buenos Aires City Tour: the highlights of Buenos Aires are its architectural and cultural richness. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires has definitely an European look, yet reveals its "Latino" roots with its outgoing people and never-ending nightlife. We will take you to discover the most important highlights of this cosmopolitan city (3 hours). This tour is done in group basis.

DAY 3: BUENOS AIRES

Free day to relax and enjoy your own explorations.

DAY 4: LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES

Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.

Iguazu Falls

DAY 4: YOU ARRIVE IN IGUAZU

(staying for 2 nights, with 1 tour included)

Flight arrival in Iguazu.

Transfer to your hotel. This is a free day for you to enjoy on your own. You can relax at your hotel, visit downtown or arrange with our guide any additional activity for your free time (depending on your flight arrival time).

DAY 5: IGUAZU

Witness the Unique Power & Might of the Iguazu Falls from the Argentine Side (private tour)

“You might have seen the photos. Even read about it. You might have visited other great waterfalls before. But you probably still have no idea what to expect when you come face to face with the almighty Iguazu Falls,” stated CNN in their article “Iguazu Falls: Why this natural wonder should be on everyone’s bucket list". To put that into perspective, Iguazu Falls is nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and nearly three times as wide. The late U.S. First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, was reportedly so impressed by the sight of Iguazu Falls that she exclaimed “Poor Niagara!”

In 1984, Iguazu Falls became a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and in 2011, it was selected as one of the 7 winners of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” worldwide competition in which more than 100 million votes were cast.

Their size and scale are unlike any other waterfall on Earth. Made up of a system of 275 waterfalls, they have a staggering water flow of up to almost 3.5 million gallons (13 million liters) per second – enough to fill five Olympic swimming pools!

Unlike Niagara Falls, which is surrounded by developments such as casinos, a revolving restaurant, and coffee shops, Iguazu Falls are located within one of the few remaining inland rainforests in South America, the Atlantic rainforest, which is a haven for more than 2,000 plant species, about 400 birds species, and 80 types of mammals!

This is a full-day private tour.

DAY 6: LAST DAY IN IGUAZU

Transfer in group vehicle to Iguazu airport.



Your flight from Iguazu to Mendoza has 1 stop in Salta, but you continue to Mendoza in the same plane (no change of aircraft).
Mendoza

DAY 6: YOU ARRIVE IN MENDOZA

(staying for 3 nights, with 1 tour included)

Flight arrival in Mendoza. Welcome at airport and private transfer to your hotel.

This is a free day for you to enjoy on your own. You can relax at your hotel, visit downtown or arrange with our guide any additional activity for your free time (depending on your flight arrival time).

DAY 7: MENDOZA

A Scenic Horseback at Estancia La Alejandra (private tour)

Get ready to saddle up and head out into the heights of Mendoza’s hills on horseback, as you explore the scenic countryside while taking in the breathtaking views of the majestic Cordón del Plata mountain range.

Nestled at the feet of the snow-capped mountains, Estancia La Alejandra sits 6600 feet (2000 meters) above sea level, and offers gorgeous panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, Tupungato Volcano, and the fertile Uco Valley below.

This is a full-day private tour and includes lunch with 1 non-alcoholic beverage.

DAY 8: MENDOZA

Free day to relax and enjoy your own explorations.

DAY 9: LAST DAY IN MENDOZA

Private transfer to Mendoza airport to take your flight.



You will take a flight to Buenos Aires and from there you will take another flight to El Calafate.
El Calafate

DAY 9: YOU ARRIVE IN EL CALAFATE

(staying for 2 nights, with 1 tour included)

Flight arrival in El Calafate. Transfer in group vehicle to your hotel.

This is a free day for you to enjoy on your own. You can relax at your hotel, visit downtown or arrange with our guide any additional activity for your free time (depending on your flight arrival time).

DAY 10: EL CALAFATE

Conquering the Mighty Perito Moreno Glacier!

Discover your inner adventurer as you explore and conquer one of the world’s most awe-inspiring and unique glaciers: The Perito Moreno. This splendid ice giant showcases its mighty glory in the Patagonian Glaciers National Park, which has been declared Mankind’s Natural Heritage site by UNESCO. The park’s vast size not only gives it the distinction of being the largest ice mantle in the world after Antarctica, but also that of being the third largest fresh water reserve on the planet.

Now, picture yourself strapping on your ice spikes, as you begin trekking along this ice giant on a full-day discovery journey along one of the few glaciers in the world, which is actually growing and advancing.

Your full day of adventure will include a close-up navigation of the Perito Moreno Glacier and a visit to the seven panoramic balconies facing the front of the glacier where you’ll have amazing picture-taking opportunities. After an adventure-packed day, you’ll be able to rest with the satisfaction of having successfully conquered the mighty Perito Moreno!

This is a full-day group tour and has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details).

DAY 11: LAST DAY IN EL CALAFATE

Transfer in group vehicle to El Calafate airport.

Buenos Aires

DAY 11: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES

(staying for 1 night)

Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in private vehicle.

DAY 12: BUENOS AIRES

Transfer from your hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in private vehicle.

We look forward to welcoming you again in Argentina!

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