Iguazu Falls from Argentina & Brazil

Arrive in Buenos Aires and meet your driver who will chauffeur you to your hotel. After checking in, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to begin exploring the city on your own. Full of the passion and vibrancy that South American metropolises are known for, Buenos Aires is alive with colorful murals, architectural details inspired by French and Italian masters, and a renowned nightlife where you really can dance until dawn. Before hitting the town, be sure to visit a parrillas (steakhouse) for a meal of Argentinian beef, paired with a local Malbec. But don’t stay out too late: You have a big day ahead of you.

Have breakfast at your hotel with fellow adventurers before making your way to the domestic airport for a 90-minute flight (approximately) to Iguazu Falls. Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to Argentina’s Iguazu Falls National Park, where your local guide will take you over a mile of catwalks that surround the upper falls—and in some cases, allow you to stand right on the edge and overlook the Paraná River below. Then board the park train for a journey to Devil’s Throat, where a thrilling speedboat trip brings you up close (and wet) with the most impressive falls in the park. Return to your hotel to recharge with a delicious dinner and a restful sleep.

After breakfast, you’ll journey to Yriapu Rainforest and the village of Jasy Pora Guarani—home to the Guarani people. Visit with children at the local school, and go into the heart of the rainforest with a tribal elder. Learn about the indigenous wildlife and fauna, customs and traditions, and how they have maintained their self-sustainability. Head back to the village for lunch with the local families, and be treated to a special children’s choir presentation, before returning to your Iguazu Falls hotel. Lunch will be at a local restaurant and Dinner at Aqva restaurant.

Have breakfast and take advantage of a little downtime to explore your resort amenities or the surrounding area. Then, your local guide will show you Iguazu Falls from a completely different viewpoint—this time, from across the river on the Brazilian side. Enjoy a leisurely walk that unveils a new perspective of the thundering water with each step you take. These spectacular views are paired with an equally spectacular lunch at the luxury spa resort, Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas, before being taken to the airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires.

Back in Buenos Aires, have breakfast at your hotel and spend the morning taking it easy (or as the locals say, tómatelo con soda). Stroll the parks of Palermo, go shopping in Soho, or visit Cementerio de la Recoleta—an unforgettable “city of the dead” and final resting place for a veritable who’s who of Argentina.