Independent Brazil & Argentina with Brazil's Amazon
Independent Brazil & Argentina with Brazil's Amazon
Independent Brazil & Argentina with Brazil's Amazon
12 Days Starting in Manaus, Brazil and ending in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Visiting: Manaus, Amazon Jungle, Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ISI2-2025
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
When my baby smiles at me, I go to Rio! You’ll be smiling from ear to ear on this Globus Independent tour in Brazil and Argentina with plenty of much needed I-time in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and the Amazon Rainforest. And while it takes two to Tango, it only takes you to choreograph the perfect day on a Globus Independent tour in South America. Begin in the Amazon Rainforest with a Naturalist Guide and discover the flora and fauna that thrive in the Brazilian Amazon. From Brazilian barbecue, bathing beauties on the beaches, and the heights of Christ the Redeemer in Rio, and the roaring thunder of Iguassu Falls, Globus Independent tours give you the freedom to design your days and fill your nights with Latin flair. Your Local Guide is on hand with included sightseeing, while helping you make the most of your free time with optional excursions to spice things up with your own personal taste. With intriguing, inspiring, and incomparable adventures, feel free to follow your independent spirit on a vacation that’s all about you!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Manaus
Location: Manaus
Accommodation Name: Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus
• After arriving at your hotel, meet up for private city sightseeing to view vestiges of Manaus’ glory days during the rubber boom. Your first stop will be the famous opera house, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. • Next, visit a bustling local market filled with regional foods and wares.
Day 2: Manaus,Amazon Jungle
Location: Manaus
Accommodation Name: Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MANAUS–AMAZON JUNGLE • Today, your “Meeting of the Waters” cruise passes by the impressive British-built Customs House and the floating port. Cruise along the chocolate-hued Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles, the differently shaded bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! • After lunch on the river, explore a jungle island (water level permitting) with fascinating native flora and fauna. • Later this afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, situated on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazon rainforest. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Amazon Jungle
Location: Amazon Jungle
Accommodation Name: Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AMAZON JUNGLE • Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided jungle walk that introduces you to the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. • After lunch, depart the lodge and sail up the river to visit a Caboclo’s native Amazon village to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also, try your hand at piranha fishing! • Later, visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve, where researchers work to rehabilitate captive primates and reintroduce them to the jungle. Here, you have the opportunity to see the feeding of spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys. • This evening, maybe venture back out with your Naturalist via canoe into the flooded forest to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night. Keep watch for small alligators (and other night creatures)! (B,L,D)
Day 4: Amazon Jungle,Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio De Janeiro
Accommodation Name: Hilton Rio Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
AMAZON JUNGLE–RIO DE JANEIRO • This morning, depart your Amazon lodge for a flight to fabulous Rio. • Welcome to South America’s capital of glamour—Rio de Janeiro, where your Local Guide will be available with suggested activities during your free time. (B)
Day 5: Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation Name: Hilton Rio Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO • Today, your private tour takes you to the Cosme Velho district, where you board a cog-wheel train that will take you through the lush tropical vegetation of Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain. This rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay is one of the New7Wonders of the World and home to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama, which affords sweeping views of the city and beaches below. • The afternoon and evening are at leisure. • Tonight, you may opt to join an outing to a fun churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats that are marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style. (B)
Day 6: Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation Name: Hilton Rio Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO • Enjoy a full day at leisure. Your Local Host will suggest some options for your free time. (B) Today’s I-Time Tips This afternoon, you may elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II or take an optional excursion to visit iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Day 7: Rio De Janeiro,Iguassu Falls
Location: Iguassu Falls
Accommodation Name: Bourbon Cataratas Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS • Fly to Iguassu Falls. This masterpiece of nature encompasses 275 separate falls and spans almost two miles. • Upon arrival, you will be met by your Local Guide who will take you on a private tour dedicated to enjoying the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrent from the Brazilian side. See the mammoth series of waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thunderous roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience!(B)
Day 8: Iguassu Falls
Location: Iguassu Falls
Accommodation Name: Bourbon Cataratas Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
IGUASSU FALLS • Your Local Guide will take you on a private tour of the Argentine side of the Iguassu Falls. Begin with a short ride on the open-air Ecological Jungle Train through the rainforest. • From atop the falls, a series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down more than 300 feet below into the Devil’s Throat. (B) Today’s I-Time Tips Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of indigenous birds as well as flora from the area.
Day 9: Iguassu Falls,Buenos Aires,Argentina
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Hotel Emperador
Meals Included: Breakfast
IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA • Fly to Buenos Aires, proud capital of the vast country that occupies most of the southern part of the continent. • After arriving at your central hotel, you will have time to become acquainted with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés. (B)
Day 10: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Hotel Emperador
Meals Included: Breakfast
BUENOS AIRES • After breakfast, your private tour takes you along the widest avenue in the world to see the Teatro Colón Opera House, the pride of Buenos Aires. You’ll also visit the Avenida de Mayo and Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House), and the Cabildo, which was the first City Hall. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, which houses San Martin’s Mausoleum. Continue to the oldest district in Buenos Aires, San Telmo, then stop by vibrant La Boca and Palermo. Finish your city tour with a visit to Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perón and a highlight of the city. • This evening, you may opt to enjoy dinner and a traditional Tango show—Argentina’s famed passionate dance. (B) Today’s I-Time Tips The Tango and Argentina go hand in hand. Tonight, perhaps opt to visit a local tango house, where professional tango dancers will delight you in Tango Show featuring the dance as it has evolved through the ages. Plus, dine on Argentine specialties and wine too!
Day 11: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: Hotel Emperador
Meals Included: Breakfast
BUENOS AIRES • Today is free to explore this extraordinary city. Consider an optional excursion to visit a traditional estancia (ranch) to experience the lifestyle of the gauchos, or cruise down the Tigre River surrounded by beautiful landscapes and impressive homes. (B) Today’s I-Time Tips Estancias date back to the 16th Century during Spanish colonization when conquistadors where gifted land to raise and breed cattle. Today, these lands and traditions that go along with them have been passed down from generation to generation. Today, you have the chance to step into the traditional, local life of a gaucho and embrace Argentinean heritage during an optional trip to an estancia.
Day 12: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Meals Included: Breakfast
BUENOS AIRES Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus, Ecopark Jungle Lodge, Hilton Rio Copacabana, Bourbon Cataratas Hotel, and Hotel Emperador.
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Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches; 2 three-course dinners.
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Sightseeing in Manaus
Private city sightseeing to view vestiges of Manaus’ glory days during the rubber boom, including a visit to the famous opera house and a bustling local market.
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Meeting of the Waters Cruise
Cruise along the Rio Negro to its confluence with the Rio Solimões, including lunch on the river and exploration of a jungle island.
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Guided Jungle Walk
Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided jungle walk to learn about the flora and fauna of the Amazon.
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Visit to Caboclo's Native Amazon Village
Learn about the traditions, costumes, and culture of the native Amazon village, and try piranha fishing.
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Monkey Jungle Reserve
Visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve to see the feeding of spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys.
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Rio de Janeiro Tour
Private tour to the Cosme Velho district, cog-wheel train ride through Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain, and visit to the Christ the Redeemer statue.
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Iguassu Falls Tour
Private tour of Iguassu Falls from the Brazilian side, including a walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon.
What's Not Included
Opera House and Natural Science Museum in ManausDepartures arriving on Sunday into Manaus will be unable to view the Opera House and Natural Science Museum as they are closed.
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches; 2 three-course dinners
Notes
Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and include private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local guide service is provied in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, & Buenos Aires. A Naturalist is provided in the Amazon. Intra-vacation flights not included but can be added. For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in/out of small water crafts such as canoes and small fishing boats. Itinerary is subject to change in low or high water situations.
UNESCO Sites
Iguazu National Park
Accommodation
Manaus: Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus; Brazilian Amazon: Ecopark Jungle Lodge; Rio de Janeiro: Hilton Rio Copacabana; Iguassu Falls: Bourbon Cataratas Hotel; Buenos Aires: Hotel Emperador
Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect to see during the 'Meeting of the Waters' cruise?
During the 'Meeting of the Waters' cruise, you will pass by the impressive British-built Customs House and the floating port. You will cruise along the chocolate-hued Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles, the differently shaded bodies of water flow side by side and never mix.
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What activities are included during the stay at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge in the Amazon?
At the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, you will enjoy a guided jungle walk with a Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna of the Amazon. You will also visit a Caboclo's native Amazon village to learn about their traditions and culture, try piranha fishing, and visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve to see the feeding of various monkeys. In the evening, you can venture out with your Naturalist via canoe into the flooded forest to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night and keep watch for small alligators and other night creatures.
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What will I experience on the private tour in Rio de Janeiro?
In Rio de Janeiro, your private tour will take you to the Cosme Velho district, where you will board a cog-wheel train that will take you through the lush tropical vegetation of Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain. Here, you will see the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer and enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama with sweeping views of the city and beaches below.
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What can I expect to see at Iguassu Falls?
At Iguassu Falls, you will enjoy a private tour on the Brazilian side, where you will see a mammoth series of waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. You will walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where you will be surrounded by clouds of mist, a thunderous roar, and 180-degree rainbows, making for an unforgettable experience.
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What will I do upon arrival in Buenos Aires?
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will have time to become acquainted with the 'Paris of South America' and its wide boulevards and outdoor cafés.
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Are there any special notes regarding the tour in Manaus?
Yes, departures arriving on Sunday into Manaus will be unable to view the Opera House and Natural Science Museum in Manaus as they are closed. Guests may still book these departures and will be provided with alternate sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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