Company : G Adventures
Countries: Argentina / Brazil
Duration: 1 week to 2 weeks
Approx Costs: 1250 to 1500 £ Pound (UK)
For the nature lover who also wants to explore the nightlife of the urban jungle and have plenty of time on the beach, this nine-day adventure offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and cosmopolitan culture.
Travel from the tango palaces of Buenos Aires to the samba pulse of Rio de Janeiro and discover spectacular wilderness in between. Encounter thundering Iguassu Falls with views from both Argentina and Brazil. Then continue to the coast and soak in the sun on Ilha Grande's beaches and colonial culture in Paraty. Go beyond a vacation—and step into adventure!
Itinerary
Day 1 - Buenos Aires
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 - Buenos Aires/Foz do Iguaçu
Fly to Iguassu Falls for two full days of exploration from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides.
Day 3 - Foz do Iguaçu
Return to the Argentine side to explore the trails. Opt for a boat tour to get up close and personal. Return to the Brazilian side for one more night in town.
Day 4 - Foz do Iguaçu/Paraty
Fly to São Paulo and continue by van to Paraty. Opt to visit the cachaça distilleries or take a boat into the bay to explore the nearby islands and beaches.
Day 5 - Paraty
Enjoy a free day to explore Paraty. Optional activities include a boat trip, kayaking, and horseback riding.
Day 6 - Paraty/Ilha Grande
Continue by van up the coast and take a ferry to Ilha Grande. Opt to hike to remote beaches and enjoy free time to relax and explore the island.
Day 7 - Ilha Grande
Enjoy a free day in Ilha Grande. Optional activities include hiking Pico Do Papagalo or Lopez Mendez, snorkelling or relaxing on the beach.
Day 8 - Ilha Grande/Rio de Janeiro
Carry on by ferry and van to Rio de Janeiro. With free time, explore the city on an optional city tour.
Day 9 - Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time.
£1399
I've completed trips with other tour companies in various places around the world, but this was my first with G Adventures tour I can't recommend it enough. Whilst a large part of the experience of group tours is dependent on your fellow travellers, you absolutely cannot over estimate the organisation, itinerary and expertise of the company you use and their representative, and G were outstanding on all parts for this tour. Our CEO, Mariana, was brilliant - knowledgeable, experienced, yet fun and friendly and really joined in and pulled the group together. Though this was quite a short tour, it took in some absolutely amazing stops between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, and importantly, drew on the experience of the company to take in some more local and off the beaten track sites. Don't think twice about using G :-)
