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Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Rio

Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro via Iguazu Falls, mostly by air

Illustration of Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Rio

Railbookers operates this 9-day independent vacation across Argentina, Brazil, and a day trip into Uruguay, combining domestic flights with one short train ride. The trip opens with three nights in Buenos Aires, including a private city tour of Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, a dinner and tango show at La Ventana, and a hydrofoil day trip across the river to Colonia, Uruguay's oldest city. A domestic flight then covers the distance to Puerto Iguazu for two nights, with private tours of both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguazu Falls inside a 67,000-hectare national park. A further flight brings you to Rio de Janeiro, where day 7 includes a scenic drive to Corcovado Hill and a train ascent to the Christ the Redeemer statue. The documented itinerary runs through day 7 of 9; confirm the remaining days and Rio accommodation directly with Railbookers. The mix of guided sightseeing and flights suits travelers who want landmark access across three countries without self-planning each leg.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is billed as a rail vacation, but the only documented train is the short cog railway ascent to Christ the Redeemer in Rio; the Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu and Puerto Iguazu to Rio legs are domestic flights.
  • The evidence available covers only 7 of the trip's 9 days and lists hotels for Buenos Aires and Puerto Iguazu but not Rio de Janeiro; confirm the full itinerary and Rio accommodation with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Buenos Aires

    Your Journey Begins in Buenos Aires

    Welcome to Argentina! You will be met on your arrival at the airport, then transported to your city center hotel for a two-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

    Discover Buenos Aires on your private city tour today, starting at the historic Plaza de Mayo, featuring landmarks like the Casa Rosada and Metropolitan Cathedral. In the evening, enjoy a dinner and tango show at La Ventana.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Buenos Aires

    Day Trip to Colonia

    Today, embark on an adventure to Colonia from Buenos Aires using the Hydrofoil/ferry. Colonia is the oldest city in Uruguay. Wander through the Barrio Histórico, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Puerto Iguazu

    Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu

    Today, head back to the airport with your driver and take your domestic flight to Puerto Iguazu for the next part of your adventure. You will be met on arrival and driven to your hotel for a two-night stay.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Puerto Iguazu

    Argentine Side Of Iguazu Falls

    Depart from your hotel to explore the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls within the UNESCO-listed Iguazu National Park, spanning 67,000 hectares and featuring 275 magnificent waterfalls.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Rio de Janeiro

    Sunrise at The Brazilian Side Of Iguazu Falls

    Depart from your hotel, crossing to Foz de Iguazú, Brazil, to explore the lush Iguaçu National Park. After, meet your driver who will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Rio De Janeiro.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7railovernight: Rio de Janeiro

    Christ The Redeemer Statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain

    After breakfast, depart from the hotel for a tour of Rio de Janeiro's famed landmarks, starting with a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon to Corcovado Hill, ascending by train to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A private city tour of Buenos Aires taking in Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, followed by dinner and a tango show at La Ventana.
  • Day 3A day trip by hydrofoil to Colonia, Uruguay, the oldest city in the country, to walk the UNESCO World Heritage Barrio Historico.
  • Day 5The Argentine side of Iguazu Falls inside the UNESCO-listed Iguazu National Park, spanning 67,000 hectares and featuring 275 waterfalls.
  • Day 7A scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon to Corcovado Hill, ascending by train to the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included in the price?
The trip mixes rail and air. The only train documented in the itinerary is the cog railway ascent to Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue on day 7; the Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu and Puerto Iguazu to Rio legs are domestic flights.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It includes private guiding throughout: a private city tour in Buenos Aires, tours of both sides of Iguazu Falls, and a tour of Rio's Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain landmarks.
What is included?
Private airport transfers, a Buenos Aires city tour with dinner and a tango show, a day trip to Colonia, Uruguay, tours of the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguazu Falls, the domestic flights, and a Rio landmarks tour, plus hotels in Buenos Aires (2 nights) and Puerto Iguazu (2 nights).
What hotels are used?
The Palladio Hotel Bs As MGallery by Sofitel for two nights in Buenos Aires, and the Iguazu Grand Resort, Spa & Casino for two nights in Puerto Iguazu. The available materials do not list a Rio de Janeiro hotel.
When does this trip run?
The available materials do not list specific departure dates. Confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.

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