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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.

Explore our Brazil itineraries(all trips are fully 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

  • In Salvador de Bahia, see the greatest heritage of Baroque and colonial architecture in Latin America
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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who've explored Argentina with us

Lisa Forest and Ann Willer

(Quincy, Massachusetts, United States)

"Fred gave us everything we asked for in our trip and we will cherish the fond memories of Argentina for years to come."

"We can’t say enough good things about Fred and Exploration Journeys."

"We've traveled with many different tourism outfits on several continents and Fred's service is one of the best we've received. Go for it! You will love your trip."

Lisa & Ann visited: Buenos Aires, Peninsula Valdes, Ushuaia, El Calafate and Iguazu Falls.

TRIP REVIEW OF LISA FOREST AND ANN WILLER

"We can't say enough good things about Fred and Exploration Journeys. One never knows what kind of accommodations and services you'll receive when you're making arrangements solely online from across the globe. But I want to reassure all of Fred's prospective clients that he will take very good care of you and you will not be disappointed.

Fred gave us everything we asked for in our trip and we will cherish the fond memories of Argentina for years to come. We've traveled with many different tourism outfits on several continents and Fred's service is one of the best we've received. Go for it! You will love your trip. "

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LISA & ANN'S BOOKED TRIP ITINERARY

Buenos Aires

DAY 1: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES

(staying for 1 night)

Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina!

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

DAY 2: LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES

Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.

Peninsula Valdes

DAY 2: YOU ARRIVE IN PENINSULA VALDES

(staying for 2 nights, with 5 tours included)

Flight arrival and transfer in group vehicle to your hotel.

Peninsula Valdes: a Unique Marine Fauna Heaven (private tour)

Peninsula Valdes is one of the largest marine wildlife reserves on the planet, and a prime location for viewing a diverse collection of wildlife. It was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, because of its global significance as a marine wildlife refuge for several threatened species.

The scenic Peninsula Valdes, where arid lands are set against the blue crystalline sea, is home to an important breeding population of the endangered Southern Right Whales (whales season is from May to early December), Southern Sea lions, orcas (also known as “killer whales”), Magellanic penguins (penguin season is from mid-September to mid-April), and the largest continental colony of southern elephant seals on the globe.

This is a full-day private tour.

A Navigation and Close-up Experience with South American Sea Lions

Get ready to embark on a scenic navigation tour, as you enjoy close-up views of the South American sea lion in its habitat; along with caves rich in maritime fauna fossils.

South American Sea Lions are quite huge, with the males being very territorial, especially during breeding season where they fiercely fight each other to defend their territory and their females.

This is a group tour done on the same day as the Peninsula Valdes tour.

DAY 3: PENINSULA VALDES

An Up-Close & Personal Experience Walking among the Cute Magellanic Penguins

Get ready for a delightful encounter with some of the cutest and most charismatic creatures on the planet: the Magellanic penguins! Punta Tombo Reserve is home to the world’s largest colony of Magellanic penguins, giving you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with over a hundred thousand of these adorable creatures, which are only found on the Falkland Islands and the coasts of Argentina and Chile.

This is a long half-day group tour (the visit to the Punta Tombo Magellanic Penguins reserve lasts 2 hours), but it’s usually combined with at least 1 other tour option in the area making it a full-day tour.

Navigating to Discover the Dazzling Acrobatics of the Panda Dolphin

Prepare to embark on a navigation adventure in the Patagonian Sea, to discover the beautiful black-and-white Panda Dolphins. Known for their playful behavior and electrifying speed, this super cute dolphin is very rare to see, as it is found in two spots on Earth: Patagonia, and near a very remote island in the Indian Ocean.

The Panda Dolphin is very active, and is frequently seen swimming rapidly on the surface and leaping from the water, while surfing the waves created by the fast-moving boats. As they love swimming close to the surface, it’s easy to see them very clearly. They love to surf on breaking waves when very close to the shore, and can perform a variety of acrobatics, including spins and twists.

This is a group tour done on the same day you do your Punta Tombo’s Magellanic Penguins tour.

A Navigation and Close-up Experience with South American Sea Lions

Get ready to embark on a scenic navigation tour, as you enjoy close-up views of the South American sea lion in its habitat; along with caves rich in maritime fauna fossils.

South American Sea Lions are quite huge, with the males being very territorial, especially during breeding season where they fiercely fight each other to defend their territory and their females.

This is a group tour done on the same day as the Peninsula Valdes tour.

DAY 4: LAST DAY IN PENINSULA VALDES

Transfer in group vehicle to the airport.

Ushuaia

DAY 4: YOU ARRIVE IN USHUAIA

(staying for 3 nights, with 1 tour included)

Flight arrival in Ushuaia. 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 5: USHUAIA

The Beagle Channel Odyssey of Discovery: The Gable Expedition

Get ready to experience a one-of-a-kind canoeing and trekking adventure at the Ends of the Earth!

We’ll set off to explore the mighty Beagle Channel: the same waters navigated by the first founders of Ushuaia and by adventurous explorers the likes of naturalist Charles Darwin. As we follow this route in our canoes, we’ll feel both a sense of freedom and isolation from civilization, taking us back to a time when the Yamana tribe inhabited this distant corner of the planet.

We’ll also make a brief stop at Martillo Island where, from our boat, we’ll have the opportunity to observe a colony of Magellanic penguins.

Our final destination will take us off-the-beaten-path and onto the remote, uninhabited Gable Island; the largest island in the Beagle Channel.

This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.

DAY 6: USHUAIA

Hiking and Navigating at the Ends of the Earth: hiking in the National Park and navigation in a motor zodiac along the Beagle Channel to Redonda Island and Lapataia bay. Includes lunch with beverages. This full day tour is done on group basis.

DAY 7: LAST DAY IN USHUAIA

Transfer in private vehicle to Ushuaia airport.

El Calafate

DAY 7: YOU ARRIVE IN EL CALAFATE

(staying for 4 nights, with 2 tours 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 8: EL CALAFATE

The "Big Ice" Challenge: Trekking Deep into 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, and 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.

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

Our exploration of the Perito Moreno will last for around 3 and half hours and includes a stop for lunch (you’ll have to take a lunch box) on the ice.

Your full day of adventure also includes 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 9: EL CALAFATE

Icy Blue Giants: Navigate the Largest Patagonian Glaciers and take the most Awe-inspiring Glacier Photos (in boat’s VIP section)

Hop aboard as we embark on a discovery journey to admire the second largest glacier in South America: the Upsala, as well as other Patagonian ice giants only accessible by boat. The glaciers’ grandness is imposing, and their color remarkable: ranging from pure white to shades of dark blue. We’ll get comfortable in our seats, inside the exclusive VIP cabin on the upper floor of our ship, where we’ll experience better panoramic views with superior comfort and service.

On our way to the Upsala Glacier, we’ll enjoy great photo opportunities while we see icebergs of incredible and diverse shapes and sizes.

This is a full-day group tour and includes lunch at VIP boat cabin, including water, soft drinks, wine and beer.

DAY 10: EL CALAFATE

Free day to relax and enjoy your own explorations.

DAY 11: LAST DAY IN EL CALAFATE

Transfer in group vehicle to El Calafate airport.



You will take a flight to Buenos Aires and from there you will take another flight to Iguazu.
Iguazu Falls

DAY 11: YOU ARRIVE IN IGUAZU

(staying for 2 nights, with 2 tours 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 12: 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.

A Speedboat Adventure Up-Close the Iguazu Falls

Get ready for a thrilling speedboat adventure, enjoying a unique, up-close perspective of the majestic Iguazu Falls and experience a different viewpoint of the falls from what you’ll see from the panoramic boardwalks. Our speedboat will zip the waters of the Iguazu River and approach the falls getting thoroughly splashed by their mist as you hear their loud roar!

This ride provides a unique and extremely close-up view of the San Martin and Three Musketeers falls with the opportunity to take outstanding close-up photos. The high point of this experience will be without a doubt, being showered under the mist of the San Martin Falls; the second strongest falls in the Iguazu system. Now it’s time to hop on board and begin our waterfall adventure!

This is a 12-minute group tour and is done on the same day you do the Argentinean side of the falls tour. This tour has an age restriction (click on tour name above for details).

DAY 13: LAST DAY IN IGUAZU

Transfer in group vehicle to Iguazu airport.

Buenos Aires

DAY 13: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES

(staying for 1 night)

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

DAY 14: 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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