Argentina, Chile and Brazil Tour

Across Patagonia & Brazil

Upon landing in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, you will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred privately to your hotel.

This European-style city is home to approximately 10 million residents and is brimming with bustling streets, impressive colonial buildings, parks, and lush avenues. The vibrant tango clubs are alive until the early hours of the morning, offering an authentic cultural experience.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.

After breakfast, we will embark on a private city tour of Buenos Aires lasting approximately 6 hours. Our first stops will include Avenida 9 de Julio and the iconic Obelisk.
We will then visit the Congress Building and Plaza de Mayo, as well as Avenida de Mayo.

Next, we will head to the Recoleta neighborhood to explore its famous cemetery, known for its unique architecture. This cemetery is the final resting place of many notable figures, including María Eva Duarte de Perón, commonly known as Evita, the wife of President Juan Perón. Her personality, actions, and life story have earned her a place of great admiration among the Argentine people.

Afterward, we will continue our tour in the colorful neighborhood of La Boca.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Optional: Enjoy a lively tango show with dinner (available for an additional fee).

After breakfast, we will embark on a private tour to the Paraná Delta. We will drive north through the Olivos neighborhood, home to the president, and continue toward San Isidro, an elegant residential area. Here, we will visit the neo-Gothic cathedral located in the historic center, surrounded by colonial and Italian-style houses. Not far from there, we will explore the renovated San Isidro train station, an interesting complex featuring restaurants, cinemas, and a shopping mall.

Next, we will proceed to Tigre, a charming riverside neighborhood on the Paraná River. We will take a shared boat trip through the Paraná Delta, navigating through lush vegetation and passing residential neighborhoods, markets, vacation homes, and interesting public buildings.

After our river adventure, we will drive back to Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, we will have a private transfer to the airport for a flight to Bariloche.

Bariloche is a mountain resort town with a Swiss-like appearance, perfectly suited for hiking and visits to local chocolate factories. It is the center of the Argentine Lake District, predominantly inhabited by German immigrants living in charming wooden houses in small, green towns. Bariloche is famous for Nahuel Huapi National Park, and the city’s location among deep blue lakes, towering mountains, glaciers, and coniferous forests offers stunning opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Upon arrival, we will embark on a half-day private/shared tour of “The Small Circuit.” We will drive along Exequiel Bustillo Avenue, tracing the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. At Playa Bonita, we will stop for a view of Huemul Island.

Next, we will continue to the base of Campanario Mountain, where we will take a chairlift to an elevation of 1,050 meters for a spectacular view of the area. From the summit, you’ll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Nahuel Huapi and the Andes mountain range. You will be able to see Lake Traful, the San Pedro Peninsula, Llao Llao, Victoria Island, Otto Hill, Cathedral Hill, and the city of Bariloche.

We will continue our journey through the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, crossing the Ñagües Toro Bridge over the Ñagües Toro River, connecting Lakes Moreno, Nahuel Huapi, and Bahía López at the foot of López Mountain.

Our next stop will be at a viewpoint—an open terrace overlooking Moreno Lake and the Llao Llao peninsula.

At the end of the tour, we will drive back to Bariloche and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Bariloche.

After breakfast, we will depart from Bariloche for “The Great Circuit” (Circuito Grande), traveling along the famous Seven Lakes Route. Spanning 200 kilometers, this route features seven stunning lakes, each with its unique shape and color, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Along the way, we will stop in the charming town of Villa La Angostura, where you can enjoy the local atmosphere and perhaps sample some regional cuisine.

In the afternoon, we will return to Bariloche and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Bariloche.

This will be a private/shared tour.

After breakfast, we will head south for a private/shared day tour of the Tronador Volcano and the Black Glacier, named for the dark sediment that colors it.

During the day, we will enjoy a combination of easy walking trails and breathtaking scenic viewpoints, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning natural beauty of the area.
In the afternoon, we will return to Bariloche and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Bariloche.

After breakfast, we will embark on a drive to Llao Llao, where we will begin our journey across the Andes to Chile, combining bus travel with a scenic boat ride.
We will visit the Petrohué Falls Reserve, where we can enjoy breathtaking views of the waterfalls and the surrounding landscape.
In the evening, we will arrive in Puerto Varas. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in Puerto Varas.

This will be a shared drive and boat trip from Bariloche to Puerto Varas.

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, we will have a private/shared transfer to Puerto Montt Airport for a flight to Punta Arenas, the largest city in southern Patagonia.

Punta Arenas is located on the shores of the Strait of Magellan. This city served as an important port and supply base for ships navigating around the continent of America. However, after the opening of the Panama Canal, the number of vessels visiting the port significantly declined, leading to a reduction in its prominence. Today, only ships departing for fishing in the Drake Passage and those traveling to Antarctica utilize its services. In recent years, with the discovery of oil in the region, Punta Arenas has experienced rapid development and is becoming a service center for drilling and refining, with a population of approximately 115,000 residents.

From Punta Arenas, we will take a private transfer to Puerto Natales, a charming and friendly town. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in Puerto Natales.

After breakfast, we will embark on a shared Zodiac boat trip up the Serrano River. We will cruise toward Serrano Glacier and continue sailing through the Ultima Esperanza Fjord, which translates to “Last Hope.” The fjord was named by navigator Juan Ladrilleros, who referred to it as his last hope of reaching the Strait of Magellan. This area is rich in marine wildlife and features stunning primordial landscapes.

After our boat trip, we will set off on a shared drive of approximately 4 hours to Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. The park is located on the southern side of the “Glacier Park” and spans hundreds of thousands of square kilometers. Established in the late 1950s, the park is named for its three towering granite peaks, which symbolize the park.
Within the park, you can observe dozens of bird species, including the South American condor (the largest raptor in the world), ostriches, caracaras, flamingos, and many other waterfowl. You may also encounter various types of wildlife, including guanacos (a type of antelope from the camel family similar to llamas) and the large wild rabbits of Patagonia.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in Torres del Paine.

After breakfast, we will embark on a day of private/shared hiking in the Torres del Paine National Park. This unique ecosystem is set against the stunning backdrop of the Andes mountains, featuring towering granite peaks that rise almost vertically to heights of over 2,000 meters above the Patagonian steppe. These peaks are topped with “hats” of metamorphic rock, soaring above a landscape rich with glaciers, forests, waterfalls, and lakes.

You will have the opportunity to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the park, taking in breathtaking views and experiencing the natural beauty of this remarkable region.
Overnight in the park.

After breakfast, we will have a private transfer to the border with Chile (Cerro Castillo), approximately 215 kilometers away. From there, we will continue to El Calafate, a Patagonian town in southern Argentina that serves as a gateway for excursions to Upsala Glacier and visits to Perito Moreno Glacier. This leg of the journey will take about 4 hours.

Upon arrival in El Calafate, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Later, we will embark on a private/shared drive along Lake Argentino to reach Perito Moreno Glacier, known as the “calving glacier,” which traverses Lake Argentino. This is the largest active continental glacier in the world and one of the most stunning glacial phenomena on the continent. The glacier rises 70 meters above the lake, creating a breathtaking sight.
We will take a leisurely walk along the lake, where you can observe the glacier and listen to the thunderous sounds as ice chunks break off and crash into the water.
After our visit, we will return to El Calafate and transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight in El Calafate.

After breakfast, we will embark on an exciting catamaran cruise on Lake Argentino, navigating between glaciers with stunning shapes and colors.

We will sail towards Upsala Glacier, the largest glacier in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, named after Uppsala University in Sweden by the region’s early glacier explorers. Following that, we will continue our cruise to Spegazzini Glacier.
After our glacier adventure, we will cruise back to El Calafate.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in El Calafate.

This will be a shared tour.

After breakfast, we will have a private/shared transfer to the airport for a flight to Ushuaia.
Ushuaia, known as the “Gateway to the End of the World,” is the southernmost settlement on Earth. The city is located just about 1,000 kilometers from Antarctica and serves as a harbor for numerous ships sailing to Antarctica for fishing and tourism. Nature lovers and adventurers will find great interest in the dramatic landscapes of snow-capped mountains, impressive glaciers, and its proximity to Tierra del Fuego National Park and the Beagle Channel, where you can encounter diverse wildlife, including sea lions, cormorants, and possibly whales.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.

In the afternoon, we will embark on a shared boat cruise through the Beagle Channel to observe colonies of penguins and sea lions.
Overnight in Ushuaia.

After breakfast, we will embark on a private/shared tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park, located just about 15 minutes from Ushuaia. This stunning park spans a vast area of forests, lagoons, lakes, rivers, glaciers, and incredible wildlife. The region is also known for its rare tree species and unique red peat bogs. The park is home to various animals, with the North American beaver being the most notable. If you are lucky, you may see them in action as they cut down trees and build their dams. Additionally, there are many bird species within the park.

After exploring the park, we will have a private transfer to the port, where we will embark on a shared boat cruise to Martillo Island. There, we will enjoy a walking tour on the island, allowing us to walk alongside the resident penguins.

Following our visit, we will cruise back to Ushuaia and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Ushuaia.

After breakfast, we will depart from Ushuaia and head east through lush temperate rainforests. We will stop for a viewpoint overlooking the lakes, situated 400 meters above sea level, where you will be treated to breathtaking scenery.

Next, we will descend to Escondido Lake, taking in the beautiful surroundings. Along the way, we will also observe the timber mills operating in the dense forests.

We will continue our visit to the larger Fagnano Lake, where you can enjoy the tranquil beauty of the area.

After our explorations, we will drive back to Ushuaia and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Ushuaia.

This will be a private/shared tour.

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, we will have a private/shared transfer to the airport for a flight to Iguazu.

The Iguazu Falls are the largest waterfalls in the world by area. Massive torrents of water cascade from every direction, emerging from a pristine jungle. The width of the water’s edge reaches 4 kilometers, and the height of the largest fall is 82 meters. Approximately 275 waterfalls and rapids plunge over the geological fault of the Iguazu River, just a few kilometers before it merges with the Paraná River.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred privately/shared to your hotel.
Overnight in Iguazu.

After breakfast, we will drive to the Iguazu National Park on the Argentine side. Upon arrival, we will board an open train from the visitor center for a 15-minute ride to the “Falls Station.” Here, we will take a walk along the trails that offer stunning and close-up views of the waterfalls.

Next, we will continue along another path built on a wooden bridge that leads to the viewing platform overlooking the famous “Devil’s Throat” (Garganta del Diablo), the main waterfall plunging 1,200 meters into the river.

Afterward, we will enjoy a short drive in a jeep through the rainforest leading to the dock, where we will embark on a shared Zodiac boat tour to experience the falls up close.

Following our exciting adventure, we will transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight in Iguazu.
This will be a private/shared tour.

After breakfast, we will set out for a private/shared visit to the waterfalls located on the Brazilian side. This visit offers a panoramic view of the falls, allowing you to appreciate their grandeur over hundreds of meters. We will approach the waterfalls via a bridge built over the water, and there is an elevator that takes you above the falls for an incredible perspective.

Next, we will visit the nearby Bird Park, which is home to more than 500 species of birds, providing a unique opportunity to see these beautiful creatures up close. We will also make a stop at the Itaipu Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world.

After our explorations, depending on your flight schedule, we will have a private/shared transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro is known as one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world, often referred to as “The Marvelous City.” It is nestled along the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by granite cliffs, tropical forests, and stunning beaches. The city features beautiful neighborhoods alongside favelas that spread across the hillsides. The residents of the city, known as “Cariocas,” are warm, friendly, and love to enjoy life. Despite the challenges of poverty, everything in the city ends in samba. The Brazilians are party-loving and dancing enthusiasts, with the highlight being the famous Carnival.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

After breakfast, we will drive through the streets of Rio towards Christ the Redeemer, known locally as “Corcovado.” We will take a funicular ride up to the statue, which stands 38 meters tall at an elevation of 710 meters above the city, providing a stunning panoramic view of Rio below.

Next, we will continue to another viewpoint at Sugarloaf Mountain, where we will ascend via cable car to one of Rio’s iconic peaks.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

This will be a private tour.

After breakfast, we will embark on a half-day shared tour of the favelas of Rio and Tijuca Forest. The favelas are the famous impoverished neighborhoods situated on the surrounding hills. This is an excellent opportunity to observe the daily lives and culture of the Brazilian people.
We will explore Rocinha, one of the largest favelas in South America, home to over 150,000 residents (the depth of our entry into the favela will depend on personal safety conditions). During our visit, we will navigate through narrow alleys and learn about the lives of the locals and social programs aimed at improving the quality of life in the area, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the rainforest and the sea from our open-roof jeep.

Next, we will continue with our jeeps to Tijuca Forest, the largest urban rainforest in the world, located in the heart of the Rio metropolitan area. During the tour, we will disembark for a leisurely walk to experience the beautiful local nature up close. We will make a stop at the Cascatinha Taunay waterfall, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip if you wish.

For this day, it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, swimwear, and bring a towel.
A modest donation is required for the favela tour, which goes directly to community members.
This tour will be conducted in a group, and there may be slight changes to the itinerary or order of visits without prior notice.

In the afternoon, we will embark on a private tour of the Old Rio area. We will visit Carioca Square, where you can see the Santo Antonio Church. We will continue to the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Theatre, the Opera House, and the Municipal Library.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

After breakfast, you will have free time to explore, shop, and take care of any last-minute arrangements in the city.
Later, depending on your flight schedule, we will have a private transfer to the airport for your flight back home.