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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

  • Mingle with locals and savor lunch together in a Salvador de Bahia cooking class
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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Natasha & Arun Garg and Family

(Cupertino, California, United States)

"Truly one of the best vacations we have ever had. Fred took care of every detail of the trip with utmost professionalism, quick responses, and flawless organization. It felt nice to be taken care of so well."

"We did not have to worry about anything but enjoy the beautiful country and its people."

"Exploration Journeys provided us with a travel booklet which is something out of this world. We took it wherever we went. It provided us with all the information that we needed to be better prepared for the trip."

"The tour guides were friendly, fun, generous, and extremely knowledgeable about all the points of interest we visited."

Natasha & Arun visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Peninsula Valdes.

TRIP REVIEW OF NATASHA & ARUN GARG AND FAMILY

"Truly one of the best vacations we have ever had. Our latest trip with Exploration Journeys to Argentina was all one could expect. It was amazing, incredible and spectacular!!! We were travelling to South America for the first time and Exploration Journeys did an outstanding job of taking care of us!

Fred worked with us and put together a wonderful, fun, and exciting trip based on our interests and time frame. Fred took care of every detail of the trip with utmost professionalism, quick responses, and flawless organization. It felt nice to be taken care of so well. We did not have to worry about anything but enjoy the beautiful country and its people.

We loved watching the Panda dolphins and walking among the Magellanic Penguins, two of my most favorites in Punta Tombo. We enjoyed the majestic Iguazu Falls and the thrilling boat ride…and certainly the city of soccer and Tango, Buenos Aires!

Fred provided us with a travel booklet which is something out of this world. We took it wherever we went. It provided us with all the information that we needed to be better prepared for the trip. For example, taxi information to restaurant recommendation, to clothing needed based on each excursion…etc. The tour guides, drivers, hotels, and restaurant recommendations were of highest standard. All our tour guides, Claudia, Alex, Graciela, Anna were exceptional. They were friendly, fun, generous, and extremely knowledgeable about all the points of interest we visited.

Thank you Fred and your awesome team for making our journey a memorable one. We will return back again to enjoy the other parts of Argentina with you. Thank you Fred…you are the best!!!!"

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NATASHA & ARUN'S BOOKED TRIP ITINERARY

Buenos Aires

DAY 1: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES

(staying for 1 night, with 1 tour included)

Flight arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina!

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

Images of Buenos Aires: European Heritage and Latin American Passion (private tour)

The birthplace of Tango and Argentina’s vibrant capital, Buenos Aires is as captivating as the dance itself, an irresistible mix of elegance, passion, and culture. Commonly referred to as the “Paris of Latin America”, Buenos Aires is the best place in the world to enjoy a first-class tango show and to savor some of the tastiest steaks, accompanied by the celebrated Argentine Malbec wine.

Our expert “porteño” (as locals are called) guide will take you on a cultural journey, where you’ll visit the most iconic neighborhoods and learn about the highlights of the city; taking in its architecture, culture, history, and more! This tour is also a great opportunity to learn from your expert tour guide, the necessary information and useful tips to make the most of your free time in the city.

This is a private 4-hour tour. The usual three stops we make on this tour and walk are downtown (Plaza de Mayo), La Boca, and the Recoleta neighborhood (to visit the cemetery).

DAY 2: LAST DAY IN BUENOS AIRES

Transfer in private vehicle to Buenos Aires Airport.

Iguazu Falls

DAY 2: YOU ARRIVE IN IGUAZU

(staying for 2 nights, with 4 tours included)

Flight arrival in Iguazu.

Depending on your flight arrival time you will have time to go first to your hotel or you will be taken directly to your tour and then to your hotel.

Behold the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian Side (private tour)

With 80% of the falls located on the Argentine side, it is only from the Brazilian side that one can see almost all of them at once, in full, breathtakingly panoramic views.

The Brazilian side offers majestic scenic views of the beauty and entirety of the falls; this is because the Brazilian footbridge lies across the river from the falls, offering a unique perspective and epic scenic views, making the Brazilian side different and absolutely complementary to the experience from the Argentine side.

This is a half-day private tour.



Walking Among Exotic Birds in the Iguazu Rainforest (private tour)

You’re about to enter a one-of-a-kind bird sanctuary! Here you’ll find the largest colony of toucans on display in the world, as well as the largest colony of parrots on display in South America, along with 150 different bird species from Brazil and all over the world, many of them endangered.

Located in the midst of the lush tropical rainforest, Foz Tropicana Bird Park is an internationally-recognized rescue and preservation center for endangered birds; and it’s among the most important ones in South America. You’ll find yourself side by side a myriad of exotic birds, in the three walk-in aviaries, where you’ll have the opportunity to have an up-close and personal experience with amazingly colorful parrots and Toco Toucans, among many other birds… all of them right next to you or even flying over your head!

In addition to the diversity and beauty of the birds you’ll see, the park itself presents itself as a unique location. It covers nearly 40 acres (16 hectares) of rainforest, so you’re quite literally going to find yourself in the middle of nature as you make your way along the trails!

This visit lasts from an hour and a half to 2 hours and is done on the same day you do the Brazilian side of the falls tour.

DAY 3: 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 4: LAST DAY IN IGUAZU

Transfer in private vehicle to Iguazu airport.

You will take a flight to Buenos Aires and from there you will take another flight to Peninsula Valdes.
Peninsula Valdes

DAY 4: YOU ARRIVE IN PENINSULA VALDES

(staying for 2 nights, with 4 tours included)

Flight arrival and transfer in group vehicle to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, enjoy your own explorations, or ask our local representative about suggested activities for your free time.

DAY 5: PENINSULA VALDES

Peninsula Valdes: a Unique Marine Fauna Heaven

Peninsula Valdes is one of the largest marine wildlife reserves in the entire world and a prime spot for viewing 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 contrast with the blue crystalline sea, is home to an important breeding population of the endangered Southern Right Whales (whales season is from June to early December), Southern Sea Lions, orcas (also known as “killer whales”), Magellanic penguins (the penguins season is from mid-September to mid-April), and the largest continental colony of southern elephant seals in the entire world.

This is a full-day group 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 6: LAST DAY IN 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.

Transfer in group vehicle to the airport.

Buenos Aires

DAY 6: YOU ARRIVE IN BUENOS AIRES

(staying for 2 nights, with 2 tours included)

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

DAY 7: BUENOS AIRES

An Off-the-beaten-path Journey to Buenos Aires' Unexplored Areas (private tour)

Beyond the usual highlights Buenos Aires offers, there is another part of the city which remains largely unknown and mostly inaccessible to most tourists. We’ll visit these “forgotten” and unknown neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, far off the typical tourist circuits, while delving into the remarkable stories of these off-the-beaten-path areas, as well as their most important highlights.

In a cultural journey that explores both the past and present of the working class sectors of Buenos Aires, this tour rediscovers the important contributions made by workers and immigrants; as well as the history of tramways, tango, and soccer… all mixed into a melting pot of historical development.

This is a 4-hour private tour.

Passion and Beauty: an Authentic World-class Tango Experience

You are cordially invited to an evening of live music filled with passion, sensuality and dancing, at one of the best Tango venues in Buenos Aires: La Ventana. Located at the heart of the historic San Telmo neighborhood, you’ll enjoy a world-class Tango show in a restored tenement building (or, â€conventillo’). This enchanting show also boasts unique features of Argentine folklore.

As you step through the doors, you’ll feel as though you have traveled back in time, with the interior of the building preserved in its original style. The show at La Ventana is a journey through the history of Tango, in which you’ll experience different and authentic styles of this mesmerizing dance, each with its own particular set of music, dancing style, and costumes.

Tango is a universe onto itself as it creates a multi-layered marriage of music, dance, singing and poetry.

This tour includes group transfers and dinner with non-alcoholic beverages & wine.

DAY 8: 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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