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Brazil & Argentina: Amazon, Waterfalls & Cities

Brazil & Argentina: Amazon, Waterfalls & Cities

Argentina & Brazil Multi-Country Journeys

Destination
Multi-Country Journeys
Days
13 Days / 12 Nights
Departures
Selected departures: June to December 21, 2025.
Places visited
Sailing & Land - Brazil & Argentina
FROM
U$D 6,556.00
PER PERSON

*Price per person in U$D. Prices, rooms, and cabin categories are subject to availability on selected departures and may change without notice. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers. Blackout dates may apply. Please read the terms and conditions. Insurance is highly recommended. This is an exclusive promotion through BTT Corp. Blackout dates may apply or until availability runs out.

RESPONSIBILITY

RESPONSIBILITY: BORELLO TRAVEL & TOURS, or its agents, will not be liable or responsible, in any way whatsoever, for any loss, injury, or damage caused or arising in connection with any transportation, hotel or other service or products provided through BORELLO TRAVEL & TOURS as consequence of Government or other authorities, war, civil disturbance, hijacks, thefts, or other circumstances beyond their control.

Some taxes may apply, and gratuities are not included.

These descriptions are for orientation purposes only. Some places described may or may not be visited, due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions.

What´s included

  • Daily breakfast, transfers, tours with bilingual guides, and local taxes.
  • 1 night of accommodation in a double room at Hotel Villa Amazônia in Manaus with breakfast.
  • 1 Half-Day Tierra Manaus Highlights City Tour in Manaus.
  • 3 nights of accommodation in double cabin onboard M/V Desafio with full board & activities.
  • 3 nights of accommodation in a double room at Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.
  • 1 Full-Day Historic Rio & Santa Teresa with Lunch at Colombo in Rio de Janeiro.
  • 1 Half-Day Corcovado Tour in Rio de Janeiro.
  • 2 nights of accommodation in a double room at Gran Meliá Iguazú in Iguazu with breakfast.
  • 1 Half-day Brazilian Falls at Foz do Iguazú National Park
  • 1 Full Day Argentine Iguazu Falls
  • 3 nights of accommodation in a double room at Park Hyatt Hotel in Buenos Aires with breakfast.
  • 1 Dinner & Show at Tango Porteño Vip with Tango Lesson
  • 1 Half Day Classic City Tour
  • 1 The Argentine Experience

Not included

  • International & Domestic flights.
  • Meals and drinks other than those mentioned.
  • Tips and personal expenses.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Optional tours and experiences.
  • Any items not mentioned.

Detailed description

Day 1
Day 1: BRAZILIAN AMAZON: MANAUS

Upon arrival at Manaus airport, private transfer to Hotel Villa Amazônia in Manaus.
1 (one) Double Room - 1 night of accommodation with breakfast.

Manaus Highlights City Tour

This captivating city tour, designed as a panoramic experience, offers an enriching introduction to Manaus, the vibrant capital of the Amazon. Designed for travelers seeking to connect with the city’s rich history and architectural elegance, the tour reveals the legacy of the rubber boom era and its lasting influence on local culture.

The tour begins with hotel pick-up and a drive to the iconic Teatro Amazonas, a lavish opera house symbolizing the city’s golden era. Nearby, the charming Largo de São Sebastião square, with its colonial buildings, mosaic pavement, and the Church of São Sebastião, captures the cultural heart of historic Manaus.

Next, visit the Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market, a colorful hub on the Rio Negro inspired by Paris’ Les Halles. Here, stalls overflow with indigenous crafts, exotic fruits, medicinal herbs, Amazonian fish, and more. The tour continues to the British-engineered Floating Port, designed to adjust with the river’s seasonal rise and fall, reflecting the city’s ingenuity and strategic importance during the rubber era.

The final stop is the elegant Rio Negro Palace, once the residence of the Baron of Rio Negro and now a museum. Its ornate halls and historical exhibits offer a glimpse into the political and social life of Manaus at its peak.

After the tour return to the hotel.

Day 2
DAY 2: BRAZILIAN AMAZON: MANAUS - MV DESAFÍO SAILBOAT

At the appropriate time, regular transfer the pier in Manaus to board the M/V Desafio.
1 (one) Double Room - 3 nights program.

The sailboat departs from Manaus, capital of the State of Amazonas, a city in the jungle that prospered during the rubber boom last century. This is a four-day cruise visiting the Anavilhanas Archipelago, the largest river archipelago in the world, and its igarapés (permanent river channels) and igapós (non-permanent river channels). Due to its acid waters, endemic mosquitoes are practically inexistent. The cruise also includes daily explorations and activities in safe motorized boats into the jungle, as well as a rich Amazonian cuisine served in the panoramic restaurant.

Amazon MV Desafio Program

Amazon MV Desafio Package includes:
– Transfer In & Out
– Navigations on the Rio Negro
– Welcome Cocktail
– 3 Breakfast
– 2 Lunch
– 3 Dinner
– Jungle Trekking
– Visit Community Indigenous
– Meeting of the Waters
– Piranha’s Fishing
– Canoe rides to observe the nocturnal habits of the jungle
– Alligator Spotting
– Bird Watching
– Canoe rides to see Amazonian “Vitória Régia” (when available)

 

Amazon MV Desafio Package does not include:

– Tips
– Meals and services not mentioned above
– Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
– Extras and personal expenses

Anavilhanas

Departure from the pier in Manaus aboard the M/V Desafio at 2 pm, your floating hotel for the next three nights. Once on board, you will have a welcome drink and a cold lunch while your guide provides useful information about the Amazon, the ship and details of the program. You will start navigating towards the Anavilhanas, the second largest river archipelago in the world. Dinner on board. After dinner, guests can enjoy a leisurely ride in motorized canoes for local reconnaissance, an opportunity to hear the sounds of the jungle. (Meal: dinner)

Day 3
DAY 3: BRAZILIAN AMAZON: MANAUS - MV DESAFÍO SAILBOAT
Acajatuba

Breakfast on board and navigation to the village of Acajatuba. On the way, visit to the floating station to interact with pink river dolphins and see the famous Pirarucu fish. Lunch. In the afternoon, an outing for a fun experience, piranhas fishing. Dinner on board. After dinner canoe trip to spot alligators and other nocturnal animals with flashlights.

(Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4
DAY 4: BRAZILIAN AMAZON: MANAUS - MV DESAFÍO SAILBOAT
Jaraqui

Early in the morning, departure to admire the sunrise in the jungle and the birds singing in their habitat. Return on board and have breakfast while navigate towards the village of Jaraqui, where we will take an interesting walk to discover the flora and fauna. Return to the MV Desafio and navigate to the indigenous community of Tatuyos, the visit is an opportunity to learn about the indigenous lifestyle and habits that continue to this day. Dinner on board.

(Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5
DAY 5: BRAZILIAN AMAZON: MANAUS - MV DESAFÍO SAILBOAT
Meeting Of The Waters

After another tropical breakfast, navigation along the Negro River towards the Solimões River until reaching the “Meeting of the Waters”, where the rivers Negro and Solimões join to form the great Amazon River. Navigation back to the city of Manaus, arriving at the pier about 11:00 am

(Meal: breakfast)

The itinerary may change without prior notice, according to the climate conditions, always keeping a similar program.

At the appropriate time, regular transfer to the local airport in Manaus for your flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Upon arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, private transfer to Fairmont Hotel in Rio de Janeiro Copacabana.
1 (one) Double Room - 3 nights of accommodation with breakfast.

Day 6
DAY 6: RIO DE JANEIRO
Full Day Historic Rio & Santa Teresa with Lunch at Colombo

The Historical City Tour in Rio de Janeiro, with departure from the hotel, offers a fascinating immersion in the history, culture and architecture of the wonderful city.

It is an enriching experience that combines the colonial and imperial past with modern cultural and tourist frameworks, ideal for visitors who want to experience the Rio outside the beaches.

The tour is conducted by an experienced local guide, who leads visitors through a path filled with historical narratives and local curiosities.

Main points of interest:

  • Historical Center – Visits to Praça XV, Paço Imperial, Confeitaria Colombo, Cinelândia, Igreja da Candelária, Rua do Ouvidor and other historical properties that mark decisive moments in Brazilian history.
  • Lapa Arches and the famous Selarón Escadaria, symbols of urban art and Rio boemia.

In addition to offering a true history classroom in the free world, the walk provides beautiful scenery, contact with local culture and unique photo opportunities.

Stop for lunch at Confeitaria Colombo (Lunch included without beverages)

Day 7
DAY 7: RIO DE JANEIRO
Half Day Corcovado Tour

Rio de Janeiro is a city blessed with beautiful views, impressive mountains, and lush Atlantic rainforest. The highlight of this tour is a visit to Rio de Janeiro’s iconic monument, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, on top of Corcovado Mountain (2,300 feet above sea level). Drive through the residential neighborhood of Laranjeiras and quaint Cosme Velho, lined with lovely 19th-century mansions, to the Corcovado train station. Board a cogwheel train for a 15-minute ride through the Tijuca Forest National Park, the largest urban forest in the world with more than 8,000 acres of Atlantic rainforest in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. At the hilltop enjoy 360º views of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The return itinerary leads through the Rebouças Tunnel and along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, a heart-shaped body of water lined with luxury apartment buildings and gracious mansions, set against the backdrop of the Tijuca Forest. Return to the hotel.

Lunch is not included.

Tour duration: 4 hours.

Day 8
DAY 8: RIO DE JANEIRO – FOZ DE IGUAZÚ - IGUAZÚ

At the appropriate time, private transfer to the airport in Rio de Janeiro for your flight to Foz de Iguazu.

Upon arrival at Foz de Iguazu airport, enjoy the following tours:

Half Day Brazilian Falls at Foz do Iguaçu National Park

Cross the Brazilian Border and start the tour in Foz de Iguazú National Park, one of the largest nature reserves in Brazil. Take a leisurely stroll along the path on the Brazilian side of the falls for panoramic frontal views of San Martin Island and the imposing Bozzeti, Two Sisters, San Martin and the Three Musketeers waterfalls, located on the other side of the border. The path leads to the viewing platform with an astonishing view of Devil’s Throat, the most impressive fall. Permanent rainbows above the falls add an aura of magic and beauty to this wonderful landscape.

Entrance fee to National Park included. Lunch not included. Return to hotel.

After the tour, private transfer to Gran Meliá Iguazú in Iguazu.
1 (one) Double Room - 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast.

Day 9
DAY 9: IGUAZÚ
Full Day Argentine Iguazu Falls

Visit the Argentine side of the falls, inside Iguazu National Park, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Board an open train from the visitor center station to the Cataratas Station (a 15-minute ride). Here, follow a pleasant easy walking path along the upper and lower trail and through the forest with numerous lookout points close to many of the 275 waterfalls, some 70 m/200 ft high. Lush rainforest, packed with varieties of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies. Board the train once more to Garganta Station, following a 1200 m/4000 ft walkway to the Devil’s Throat lookout. Be prepared to get wet and witness the impressive thunderous churning water below. Return by train to the Visitor’s Center.

Entrance fee to National Park included. Lunch not included.

Day 10
DAY 10: IGUAZÚ – BUENOS AIRES

At the appropriate time, private transfer to the airport in Iguazu for your flight to Buenos Aires.
Upon arrival to the local in Buenos Aires private transfer to Park Hyatt Hotel in Buenos Aires.
1 (one) Double Room - 3 nights of accommodation with Breakfast.

Dinner & Show at Tango Porteño VIP with Tango Lesson

Tango Porteño recreates the Golden Age of tango, an Argentine passion that caught global attention for decades even today. The show’s meticulous scenery and costumes create the ultimate framework to transport you to that enchanting time when all of Buenos Aires was about Tango. The show is a travel back in time to the glory days of Buenos Aires when tango was “enjoyed and breathed” in every corner of the city. All the stars of the Golden Age of Tango live together, the great orchestras of Canaro, Fresedo, Piazzolla, De Caro, Gobbi, Biagi, De Angelis, Di Sarli, D´Arienzo, Lomuto, D´Agostino, Troilo and Pugliese developed to their full potential in a wholesome but demanding rivalry and challenged each other at the Chanteclair, Marabú, Tabaris, Tibidabo and many other ballrooms. A truly unforgettable experience.

Transfers included to/from the hotel. Tango lesson included.

Day 11
DAY 11: BUENOS AIRES
Half Day Buenos Aires Classic City Tour

Enjoy a 4-hour private sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires, a cosmopolitan city that reflects the rich heritage of the numerous immigrants that shaped Argentina’s capital. The tour begins at the historic Plaza de Mayo square, the scene of many influential political manifestations. The square is flanked by the Government House, better known as the “Pink House”; the Cabildo (the old City Hall), and the Cathedral. Further south visit the picturesque port neighborhood of La Boca with its famous colorful street “Caminito” and the unique architecture and customs that reflect the influence of the European immigrants, especially Genovese sailors, who settled along these shores at the end of the 19th century. The tour continues towards San Telmo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Settled by immigrants, the neighborhood has preserved most of its architectonic heritage and boasts lovely cobblestone streets lined with colonial houses. Next on the tour are the modern, well-heeled districts of Puerto Madero and Palermo neighborhood with its elegant residences set among large green spaces. The tour concludes in Recoleta, Buenos Aires’ most sophisticated and upscale neighborhood.

Day 12
DAY 12: BUENOS AIRES
The Argentine Experience – Buenos Aires

The Argentine Experience introduces the best of Argentine cuisine and culture. This is NOT a cooking class, but a fun, interactive, and unique experience for meeting and dining with people from all over the world. An international team of chefs is on deck to spoil you and take you through every step of this culinary journey.

Dinner Experience starts at 7:30 PM.

Enjoy a 17-course interactive experience, where you’ll not only savor Argentina’s finest flavors but also engage hands-on with select dishes. Each course is perfectly paired with 5 exceptional wines for a truly unforgettable meal.

Craft your own empanada and master the traditional repulgue folding technique. Savor your creation alongside sizzling provoleta cheese, savory slices of chorizo, and homemade chimichurri.

Savor a highlight of the meal with slow-braised ossobuco tenderloin served with mushroom and garlic butter baby potatoes.

Delight your sweet tooth with beloved Argentine desserts like chocotorta and panqueques con dulce de leche and conclude your expierence with a mate tasting experience paired with classic alfajores— the perfect finale to this immersive culinary celebration.

Vegetarian, pescetarian, and gluten-free options are available upon request.

Dinner typically concludes around 10:30 PM.

Transfers are NOT included.

Day 13
DAY 13: BUENOS AIRES - HOME

At the appropriate time, private transfer to Buenos Aires airport for your flight back home.

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