Buenos Aires to Rio (Bus Tours)

Buenos Aires to Rio (Contiki)
Duration
16 Days
Countries
3
Next Departure
04-Feb-2027
Starting at
USD 2,355
USD 2,015
Price per day
USD 126
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours

Overview

Travel Style
Bus Tours
Participants
Tours for Young Adults
Age Group
18 - 35 Years
Activities
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Summary

Get ready for 16 days of city buzz, slow-coast moments and headline hits, moving through hostels, ferries, transfers and overnight buses with your crew. You'll go from Buenos Aires to Uruguay’s laid-back corners in Montevideo & Colonia, dip into gaucho country in San Antonio de Areco, then crank it up at Iguazu Falls (both Argentina and Brazil sides) before finishing with Ilha Grande island time and Rio de Janeiro to close it out in style.

Map: Buenos Aires to Rio (Contiki)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Buenos Aires
Day 2
Buenos Aires
Day 3
Buenos Aires
Day 4
Buenos Aires To Montevideo
Day 5
Montevideo
Day 6
Montevideo To Colonia
Day 7
Colonia To San Antonio De Areco Via Buenos Ai...
Day 8
San Antonio De Areco To Puerto Iguazu
Day 9
Puerto Iguazu To Foz Do Iguaçu
Day 10
Foz Do Iguaçu
Day 11
Foz Do Iguaçu To Ilha Grande Via Rio De Janie...
Day 12
Ilha Grande
Day 13
Ilha Grande
Day 14
Ilha Grande To Rio De Janiero Via Porto Real
Day 15
Rio De Janiero
Day 16
Rio De Janiero

Countries (3): Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay

Travel Cities (6): Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, La Plata, Montevideo, Puerto Iguazu, Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 1 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)

FAQs

  • Mexico City: You’ll now book and pay for your Free Time Add-Ons through WeTravel — a simple website link where you can browse all the FTAs, pick what you’re keen on, and pay directly by card, in any currency. You’ll get the link in your Welcome Email, usually 3–5 days before your trip starts. Once you’re in, it’s easy: check out the pics, descriptions and prices, add your chosen experiences to your cart, then check out online. You can book before your trip starts or while you’re on the road, up until each activity’s booking deadline.Missed the link? No stress. Your Trip Manager can share it with you on trip too.

Included Experience

  • Buenos Aires: Head out with your Trip Manager to get the lay of the land — key spots, neighbourhood vibes, and the best ways to spend your free time. 
  • Montevideo: Get your bearings in Uruguay’s laid-back capital with a stroll through Montevideo’s streets, plazas, and waterfront vibes. Expect local colour, easy wandering, and plenty of spots to pause for a cafe stop or a snack as you explore at your own pace.
  • Colonia Del Sacramento: Wander Colonia del Sacramento’s cobbled lanes and colonial streets at the perfect pace. Explore the Barrio Histórico, snap the lighthouse views, cafe-hop between bougainvillea-draped houses, then finish along the rambla as the Río de la Plata lights up at sunset.
  • San Antonio de Areco: Just 500 metres from the historic centre of San Antonio de Areco, this special stay gives you the best of both worlds: a real Argentine ranch setting with the town just a short walk away. Think classic estancia energy and a countryside backdrop without straying too far from the action.
  • Iguazú Falls: Take a walk through the lush rainforest trails, finishing up at the very edge of the Devil’s Throat. You’ll have time to wander the different walkways, basking in the views and watching out for rainbows and wildlife too. And if you’re feeling adventurous, how about the optional Gran Aventura speedboat ride?
  • Puerto Iguazu: Visit a jungle rescue and rehab centre dedicated to helping native animals recover and return to the rainforest when possible. Riding in by trailer and walking guided forest trails, you’ll hear each animal’s rescue story and learn about the real threats they face (trafficking, habitat loss, and road accidents).
  • Rio de Janeiro: Ever heard of Favelas? They're growing neighbourhoods in Brazil. And on this tour, we'll visit Favela Cantagalo near Rio. We'll check out the Portal of Saint Roman, walk through alleyways, see the 10 paintings of the Houses-Screen, and even stop by a few viewpoints along the way. You'll even visit the Museu de Favela-MUF, a historical museum about memories and cultural heritage of favelas in the world. It's a collection about 20,000 residents and their ways of life, and how their stories are an unknown but important part of Rio de Janeiro's history. Trust us, you don't wanna miss this one.

Travel Package

 

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Going to

Tour...

Buenos Aires

Arrow Going To

Iguazu Falls

Group Tours

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Memberships and Financial Protection

Membership: IATA Membership: The Travel Corporation Membership: ABTA Membership: TreadRight Membership: WYSE Travel


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